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Visit us on the Internet at www.FrostproofNews.com The October 31.2012 Frostproof News Frostproof's Hometown News for more than 85 years Volume 32 Number 40 USPS NO 211-260 75 A Frostproof, Polk County Florida 33843 - Ir:~zpe~ Gr Sr *********ORIGIN MIXED ADC 335 R 205 SMA LIBRARy OF FLORIDA HISTO B1 205 SMA UNIV OF FLORIDA P PO BOX 117007 0'GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7007 B, 8(IMVum w rr.- -,,, POOL-PATIO'SPA winter Haven M ThC r'., .iL fc .. r l r -t M-.S mI. -fipm - See more bargains Inside Copyright 2012 Sun Coast Media Group, Inc. U.S. 27 carnage continues Three more lives lost in accidents on deadly stretch of road By BRIAN ACKLEY BACKLEY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM The carnage on U.S. Highway 27 continues. For the ninth time in the last year, almost to the day, the roadway between County Road 640 and U.S. 98 was the site of a deadly accident, this one early Monday afternoon. It took the life of a 27-year-old Frostproof mother and her 4-month old daughter. Her 3-year-old daughter was airlifted to Tampa General hospital in what sheriff's office officials de- scribed as "extremely critical" condi- tion at midday Tuesday. Police say they do not know why a 2003 Toyota, operated by Candy Ocampo Greathouse, a 2004 graduate of Frostproof Middle Senior High School, left the highway while heading north on U.S. 27 just north of C.R. 630A. The vehicle crossed the grassy me- dian and struck a pick up truck being driven by 71-year-old Robert Holbrook of Marshall, N.C. Police said Greathouse was ejected from her vehicle, and declared dead at the scene. Her daughter Laaina, who was born July 2, was airlifted to Sebring Hospital where she also succumbed to her injuries. Another daughter, Arriana, who turns 3 on Dec. 12, was flown to Tampa General. Holbrook was operating a Toyota Tundra pickup, and hauling a travel trailer. He and his wife Pansi were taken to Lake Wales Hospital, where they were treated and released for minor injuries, police said. It was exactly one year and one day ago, Oct. 28, 2011, that a cross-over accident very near Monday's wreck claimed the life of a 46-year-old Lake Placid woman, the first of seven fatal accidents on U.S. 27 in that area. The eighth fatal accident on this stretch of roadway came last Saturday morning (See story, page 12) The section of highway, which covers a little over eight miles, was the subject of a series of articles in the Frostproof News this spring where law enforce- ment and highway safety officials said there was not much more that could be done to make the rural stretch of road safer. PHOTO BY BRIAN ACKLEY A Frostproof mother and her infant daughter were killed in this U.S. Highway 27 accident Monday afternoon. Hitting 100: Work hard and get plenty of rest Boball reaches milestone with 'greatest By JAMES COULTER NEWS @ FROSTPROOFNEWS.NET Everyone has their own birthday milestone they look forward to. But one Lake Wales senior citizen reached a milestone most only dream of reaching. Joe Boball celebrated his 100th birthday Oct. 8 with family and friends at Water's Edge of Lake Wales. Boball, an active member of Frostproof's First Baptist Church who moved here in 1983, credits his long life to the "greatest service from a good nurse," his loving wife, Pauline, to whom he has been married 72 years. service from a good nurse, his wife said. "Most of the time, we were happy. Still are." PHOTO PROVIDED The Boballs retired to Frostproof in 1983. "Getting along is the secret," Boball Raising his family has been the most important aspect of his life. Together they had two daughters, Jenna and Mary Anne, two grandchildren, Patrick and Krista, and two great-grandchil- dren, Shawn and Stephanie. Over the century he has lived, Boball has experienced nothing but good health. His secret is working hard and getting plenty of rest. He claims to have only had the measles and a knee replacement, and he boasts of never taking a sick day off 100120 Care Center to get set for holidays With the flip of the calendar page this week, the Frostproof Care Center will enter two of its busiest months of the year, lend- ing aid to families in need for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Care Center Executive Director Ralph Waters said donations of time and money are needed on many fronts. "Last year, 264 food boxes were CENTER 20 TODAY'S CONTENTS o7 05252 00025 8 Calendar.................Page 2 Editorial ................ Page 4 County Report ...... Page 8 Obituaries........... Page 21 Sports.................. Page 22 Feeling Fit........... Page 29 Bulldogs tune up for district showdown this Friday Page22P U.S. 27 sight of a fatal accident last Friday Pae 12 Li~.t 21- -- I *r Page 2 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 -a, ~f'. ", i" -. - *i' d ^* :,: i.:2 ' * FRIDAY, NOV. 2 First Friday Artwalk The Frostproof Art League will host its second ever First Friday Artwalk, a downtown event featuring local artists with their works. Many downtown busi- nesses stay open for the evening event too. And, hopefully, Mother Nature cooperates better than it did for the inaugural event in October. Call 863- 635-7271 for more information. * FRIDAY NOV. 2 High School Football A playoff berth will be on the line at Faris Brannen Stadium as the Frostproof Bulldogs host Lakeland Christian in a-Class 3A, District 6 con- test. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Admission. N SATURDAY, NOV. 3 39-mile yard sale Municipalities, businesses and hom- eowners along State Road 17, popularly known as Scenic Highway, will host a 39-mile yard sale, starting at 8 a.m. Frostproof people wishing to participate can set up booths along East Wall Street which will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event. E MONDAY, NOV. 5 City Council The Frostproof City Council regularly meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Original, this meeting had been cancelled by city officials, but enough business has come before the board that they will in fact meet starting at 6 p.m. in city hall. * FRIDAY, NOV. 6 High School Football The Frostproof Bulldogs will close out their 2012 regular season with a road trip to Auburndale to meet the Bloodhounds. Game time will be 7 p.m. Admission. * SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Craft Show First United Methodist Church of Frostproof is holding a craft show Nov. 10. Tables may be rented at $5 each and the event is open to the public. Deadline for renting tables is Nov. 3. For more information, call 863-635-3107. M TUESDAY, Nov. 20 Chamber lunch The Frostproof Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly membership meeting at the Ramon. Cost is $9 and includes lunch. Starts at noon. Call 863- 635-9112 for more information. * SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Christmas Parade The holiday season gets its "official" local start with the arrival of Santa Claus in Frostproof's annual Christmas parade. Parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. Festival of Trees The Ramon Theater will host Festival of Trees event, first day of showing start- ing a 3 p.m. Admission is $2, and vote for your favorite. .oaiA a c"". t"nio "s- r a - 0 *I ** U. .9- I I ... ...I. ... E T. START.T.GYET Earn p to $327 with cash. ',_. with a new FREE checking account' credit with your refinanced loan Rates as low as 2 .99%2APR MIDFLORIDAis here to work with you and your schedule with features like: * 7 am to 7 pm Drive-thru and Help Desk Hours * Saturday Hours * Free Debit Card with Rewards * Free Online Banking and Bill Payment ... and More! o/Ur community credit union www.midflorida.com (863) 688-3733 Toll Free (866) 913-3733 Habla Espanol (877) 834-6376 Offers valid as of April 10, 2012. 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ForRT4T checking accounts, you must make debit card transactions in the first 30 days in hieu of the direct deposit requirement. Freedom accounts do not quaofyfor this incentive Minimum to open s $50 To qualify for the incentive, you must refinance a loan of $15,000 or more fron another financial institution. Loan, of $5,000 to $14,999 will receive a $100 credit.-3. Incentive is offered on new credit card accounts only. The otinoduciory Annual Percentage Rate avaiable onibalance transferss valid for tie fit 12 months on ol w oouts only A 1% balance transfer fee will apply Federally insured by NCUA. LENDER 33 OCTINSTHRUGOU CNTALFLORID Laklad .ghlndCiy9.Aburdae Wntr Hve .HanesCiy .Dvepor -Bato -La.e als9 A9onPak .Sbr.g9 LkePlcid- kechbe .- a .hu Arada Tmp.- rad.9 -Lad Laes- ut E T4 WELCOME TO YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR tlVENTS Want to see your event on this page? Call us at 863-285-8625 or email news@frostproofnews.com. Page 2 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 October 31, 2012 Frostproof News Page 3 THE MOST ADVANCED HEALTH CARE IS BASED ON TRUST. Nationally recognized heart care is right here. That's the Bostick advantage. Winter Haven Hospital BOSTICK HEART CENTER www.winterhavenhospital.org AN AFFILIATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SHANDS HEALTHCARE Winter Haven Hospital's Bostick Heart Center is recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons as being in the top 10 percent of heart programs in the United States, and ranked one of the nation's top 50 heart centers by a leading consumer advocacy magazine. We give our heart patients every possible advantage by combining the best clinical experts with the latest technologies and the most effective rehab services available. And it's all backed by the hospital you trust, Winter Haven Hospital. Learn more at www.winterhavenhospital.org or call 863-292-4688. Compassion. Innovation. Trust. We're your family's choice. ,0' ,.-*.*'- - FIND 'R,'-C Wite avnHopia, hsiin Ree a[', -- --~11-- I--~---F--CI YOU Watch Us M on YouTube Frostproof News Page 3 October 31, 2012 ,, , -^ i:: i4~P ,i k~t~L~;.. *-- *^L VIEWPOINT Constitutional amendments Eleven amendments to the state constitution, all of them proposed by the Florida House and Senate, will appear on your general election ballot. Each of them pose constitutional and fiscal problems of which voters should be wary. All but one could be handled legislatively, but are being pushed as amendments to hog-tie future legislatures from rolling them back should the current political winds shift. The irony of this amendment overreach is that the Legislature only six years ago put a referendum on the ballot to increase the vote margin required to pass an amendment to 60 percent. It passed. The amendment was a response to successful citizen ballot initiatives, many of them unworthy of inclusion in the constitution, ranging from pregnant pigs to cast net restrictions. We supported that amendment because of our long-held belief that the constitution should be the framework for state government, not an instrument of lawmaking. Here are shortened versions of the lengthy and often confusing ballot language for the 11 proposed amendments. Amendment 1 would have no application under current law. It would prevent the state from creating a substitute health care law if the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is repealed. Amendment 2 expands homestead property exemptions for veterans beyond what is currently offered. The constitution requires the state to pass a Our recommendation balanced budget, but it can incur debt. Proposed Amendment 3 would limit future lawmakers from raising more revenue than the previous year plus adjustments for inflation and population growth. Amendment 4 further extends homestead exemp- tions to new homebuyers, a plus for Realtors if it increases sales, but a loss of millions in tax revenue to schools and local governments who might have to make up for the loss by raising rates. Local gov- ernments and the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities rightly oppose this amendment as an encroachment of Home Rule. Amendment 5 is in response to a failed effort in 2010 to split the state Supreme Court into two jurisdictions, civil and criminal, and add additional justices. It gives the Legislature the authority to repeal court rulings by a simple majority. It also requires Senate confirmation of justice appointments by the governor. The latter is similar to the way the U.S. Senate confirms justices, the former is a clear violation of separation of powers central to the state constitution. Amendment 6 prohibits state funding for abortions, which is already illegal under state and federal law. There is no Amendment 7 on the ballot. Amendment 8 would repeal the current consti- tutional prohibition against funding of religious organizations. Vote no on all Amendment 9 is one of those feel-good proposi- tions. It would exempt the homestead property tax of the spouses of deceased veterans or first responders killed in the line of duty. Amendment 10 would increase the personal prop- erty tax exemption for small businesses by exempting the tax on personal property valued between $25,000 and $50,000. Amendment 11 is another homestead exemp- tion. It would allow local governments to grant tax exemption to those over 65 with incomes of less than $27,000 whose home value is less than $250,000 if they have lived there 25 years or more. Amendments 4, 9, 10 and 11 would further squeeze local govern- ment's ability to fund services and infrastructure, and put an increasing burden on an ever-shrinking pool of non-exempted taxpayers. Florida TaxWatch found that the breaks provided in these amendment would cost the remaining taxpayers $500 million a year more. Amendment 12 broadens the base for selecting a student to sit on the Board of Governors of the state university system. The Florida League of Women Voters recommends voting No on all 11 offerings of the Legislature. The League's position: the constitution should be kept simple and straightforward. Those we elected for that purpose should do the year-to-year lawmaking. A No vote on all 11 amendments will speed up the voting and put lawmaking back where it belongs. Vote yes on business tax break question Voters will once again be asked if our county commission should be allowed to approve property tax breaks that would encourage new and existing businesses to expand and create jobs. The commis- sion has asked voters this question in two previous elections. We have not always been in favor of the county's efforts in this regard but now think the third time just might be the charm for Polk County. The referendum would give the county the power to OK property tax exemptions to businesses locating to Polk County. Existing businesses could get in on the action if they expand and create new jobs. We have had reservations about his scheme before. We did not think previ- ous attempts were specific enough. We wanted the county to have more stringent guidelines when it came to decide who would get the tax breaks. We think the county has come up with a plan that is more specific and would help to create jobs and allow businesses to expand. The referendum says the county will be able to grant the exemptions to busi- nesses if they meet the following criteria: Create 25 or more new, full-time jobs in the state while selling more than half of its goods out of the state. Create 10 or more new, full-time jobs with pay rates more than the Polk County average, at an industrial or manufactur- ing plan or in a business in one of the Our recommendation following industries; life sciences or medical services, research, engineering or high-tech, logistics agribusiness or agriculture-tech. Only property taxes levied by Polk County on improvements to real property and purchases of new tangible property would be eligible. -The scheme can only last 10 years. Commissioners would have to ask voters in another decade if they want to continue the program. Florida has been behind the curve when it comes to tax abatement pro- grams. Many other states have them and similar incentives have been approved by voters in more than half of Florida's counties including Hillsborough, Orange, Osceola, Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto. We need something in place to remain competitive. We are always wary of giving the government the power to award special privileges to any entity but agree that Polk County needs to be competitive when it comes to attracting new busi- ness and creating jobs in our county. That's why we recommend a yes vote on this charter amendment. Letters to the editor Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya Admittedly, we probably shouldn't have gotten into Iraq, even though Saddam Hussein might actually have had "weapons of mass destruction" and was putting people he didn't agree with feet first into commercial shredders, but we did it. We had won it. It cost us 5,000 American soldiers and billions of dollars. We lost it when we failed to get an agreement for 20,000 contingency troops to remain and keep the peace - now Iran is flying over Iraq bringing weapons to Syria. Afghanistan we've lost 2,000+ soldiers so far. We went in to get Osama Bin Laden and defeat Al-Qaeda and the Taliban noble and legitimate reasons. But, we announced proudly that we were leaving the end of 2014 with no peace-keeping soldiers left behind. Now the Taliban is biding its time, infiltrating the Afghan military (shooting our soldiers in the back). And now, Benghazi, Libya. Our ambassador and other high-ranking officials were pleading for more security months before the attack saying Al-Qaeda was strengthening and several attacks (two on the Benghazi consulate and one PEARCE 5 The Frostproof News Jim Gouvellis Publisher * Aileen Hood General Manager Paul Northrop Sales Manager Jeff Roslow Editor Brian Ackley Managing Editor Published every Wednesday at 14 W. Wall Street, Frostproof, FL 33843 by Sun Coast Media Group, Inc. at its Office. Periodical postage paid at Frostproof, Florida and additional Entry Office *Phone (863) 676-3467 *Fax (863) 678-1297 Postmaster: Send address changes to 140 E. Stuart Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853-4198 HOME DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IN POLK COUNTY Six Months................... $25.68 One Year..........................$41.73 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IN-COUNTY MAIL Six Months....................$24.00 One Year............. ........$39.00 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OTHER FLORIDA COUNTIES Six Months....................$40.00 One Year.........................$65.00 OUT OF STATE SUBSCRIPTION Six Months....................$44.00 One Year.........................$72.00 We welcome your letters Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as grammar and spelling. All letters must be signed with full name not initials. An address and telephone number must be included. The phone number and address are not for publication, but must be provided. The Letters to the Editor section is designed as a public forum for community discourse and the opinions and statements made in letters are solely those of the individual writers. Readers in the Frostproof area can send letters and column submissions to letters@ lakewalesnews.com or mail them to 140 East Stuart Avenue, Lake 'Wales Fl. 33853. -- October 31, 2012 Page 4 Frostproof News I 125th Summerlin Reunion this weekend By JEFF ROSLOW JROSLOW@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM If last week's parade wasn't enough, there's another one happening at the end of the this week. This parade, also going down Main Street, is to help celebrate the 125th anniversary reunion of the Summerlin Institute. The parade will feature alumni of the school marching down Main Street to Broadway and to the high school. And after a reception there for the former classinates and a tour of the high school - which now has air conditioning, organizer David Brewer put in an email to those attending they will take in the home football game against Winter Haven High School. There could be up to 1,000 people who graduated from the school that existed until 1968 that are coming to Bartow to see old classmates, will see a battle of the Bands, see a Car Cruisin' show and see old movies on the lawn on the corner of Wilson Avenue and Main Street. That school and Union Academy existed until 1968 until the school system in the country desegregated and Bartow High School was started in 1969. Brewer, who helped to organize the event, said about 500 people have already paid for the 125th Summerlin Reunion and another 200 have expressed interest in attending. And, the people are coming from all over the world. "One fellow is coming in from Paris," Brewer said. "He's had some difficulty with class reunions over the years." And another former student, Randy Johnson, who graduated in 1960, is coming in from Oregon for the weekend. Though Johnson's been back to Bartow a handful of times since he left, he's looking forward to this reunion because of seeing those he hasn't seen in a long time. "One thing I'm concerned about is being able to recognize people and them being able to recognize me," he said, adding this reunion may be a little more special than other reunions because it involves people from many different classes. People in high school are not PEARCE FROM PAGE 4 on the Red Cross) had already taken place. Requests for more security were denied. Our people of the highest rank (even in the situation room in the White House) watched from 20 cameras only friends with those in their class, he said. Johnson has not been totally out of touch with Bartow. He was last here in 2008 to attend his father's funeral and his mother lives in Lakeland and his sister Iris was a Spanish teacher at Bartow High School until last year. She currently lives with her husband in Homeland. Johnson, who is a graphic designer, also designed the cover of the magazine students will be given when they attend. The commemorative book, called Summerlin Echoes which is the same name of the yearbook it published, has a lot of recollection of the years in Bartow. Much of the research into it was done by 1961 graduate Stanley Hickson. "It's meant to contain a lot of content of old Echoes," Hickson said. "The oldest is from 1922." He said there's a little hole in the middle because some of the material couldn't be found, especially during World War II. "We got some wonderful help from the journalism class at Bartow High School," he said. Hickson said his memories spark wonderful flashbacks and things that have stuck with him vividly. "During the Korean conflict the fire whistle would ring and everyone in Bartow would stop what they were doing and offer their prayers." The town was completely silent. "It was amazing." And, he said, the town's population has not grown that much since that time. At the time, he said the popula- tion was about 15,000. According to the 2010 Census the population is just short of 20,000. But in the last few months that he has been returning to help plan the reunion one thing he's noticed that has changed is the number of bicycles riding around town. "The children changed, for one thing," he said. "What I find is the children on bicycles on the street. In my era toward the '60s, I rode my bicycle everyday and so did my friends." But he said the city looks similar though the merchants are different. mounted around our consulate and from a surveillance drone above the compound as 20 militants attacked our Libyan ambassador and others. As they watched, the attack lasted 7 hours. We could have had help there within an hour did we? no. We watched. We did nothing. We need a new President. Nancy Pearce Lake Wales M*T L MOODY LAW SI~~ 0 0l~r~Tli SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Nov. 2 Noon-5 p.m.: Registration and packet pickup 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Parade lineup at Chicken Shack 3:30 p.m. Summerlin 125th Parade Schedule Pending: Tours of Bartow High School 6 p.m.: Reception: BHS cafeteria. 7:30 p.m.: Football game: Winter Haven vs. Bartow High Saturday, Nov. 3 6-8:30 a.m.: Class Tents setup in downtown Bartow 8-10 a.m.: Registration. Polk County History Center 9-11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast Schedule Pending: Tours of Bartow High & Summerlin Building 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Battle of the Bands All Day Saturday: Car Cruisin'show Dark: Old movies at Wilson Avenue and Main Street 6-9 p.m. Saturday Nigh Street Fest. In the 1960s there was a root beer stand at U.S. 17 and Church Street that is no longer there and The Yellow Jacket soda shop that existed on the corner of Main Street and Wilson Avenue is now The Cookie Jar. However, there are differences that those who have not been back for a while will notice. "There was not a whole lot north of the railroad tracks," Brewer said. "Before the 1950s there was nothing but the National Guard Armory and a baseball park and a little DOT office." All the commercial area on Van Fleet Drive "was some guy's dream," back then, Brewer said. The baseball fields were where BB&T Bank is now and the civic center and swimming pool was also located in that area. S"The old civic center, we lived there ,fr;i 1~~R- gF-1;. .~ S - CLASS OF 1967 45TH REUNION SATURDAY Summerlin Institute's class of 1967 is having classmates in town gather for its 45th reunion Saturday. Currently 60 of the class 200 graduates have signed up and there is space to take more but people should call to register as soon as possible. It costs $20 and the event at the History Center (100 E. Main St.) will be catered by Terrie Lobb, have live music and there will be a photographer to take a class picture of those present as well as take individual and candid shots. The reunion will be on the second floor of the History Center and from 6-8 p.m. it will be for class- mates from the class of 1967 and from 8-10 p.m. other people from the 125th Summerlin Reunion can join. To register call Jean Summers Stinson at 863-533-8107. From the photos being taken those and photos from the 20th, 30th and 40th reunion and music from 1967 will be compiled onto a DVD that will be for sale. Only cash or checks will be accepted for those who want to buy the DVD. in the summer and spent days and night in the pool," Hickson recalled. "That was just east of (where) the police station (is now.)" And the feeling of Bartow has never left. At least that's true for Johnson. "Where I live right now in the Rogue River in southern Oregon it is mountainous," Johnson said. "Every year I go to the middle school track and there's a white park compacted in sand. The smell of the place reminds me of Bartow. There is a house at the end and you can see a sable palm and you never see those here. I'm con- stantly reminded of Bartow." ' -- -A, r. -. -.', The Bereavement Department of Cornerstone Hospice announces the presentation free of charge of The Grief Workshops of Cornerstone Hospice. This series of three workshops offers the community a look at their grief in a very unique way and find healing in artistic expression. Participants can sign up for one or all of the workshops but must sign up in advance. Series Free to Public at Cornerstone Hospice monerstone HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Your local, not-for-profit Hospice, licensed since 1984. All workshops are free and will be held at Cornerstone Hospice, 2590 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33881 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon All supplies will befiurnished. Space is limited, you need to please pre-register by contacting Debbie Drash at 800-503-5756 or ifyou prefer, email bereavement@cornerstonehospice.org We invite you to visit Cornerstone Hospice : two websites: www.cornerstonehospice.org www.SeriousIllness.org/Cornerstone \_________.._ _____ ._ .., .,. ~r;~=TE-a~.-~~il;~E3U~*~h~B~-L~-TiT~~=i- Frostproof News Page 5 October 31. 2012 Reunion to bring back memories sffe'~s i-* g r-tnrn Nw October 31,201 Denise Grims vs. Stacy McCland The race for Florida State Senate, District 21 pits veteran Republican lawmaker Denise Grimsley against Democratic political newcomer Stacy Anderson McCland. This redrawn district is sometimes referred to as the old JD Alexander seat. Alexander served this area well for many years in the state Legislature. Alexander was unable to run for re-election because of term limits. Grimsley has served two terms as a state legislator from Highlands County. She is a registered nurse and a citrus grower. As a state legislator she has focused on health and agricultural issues, two topics that are important to our area. She is also a serious politician and campaigner. She amassed a campaign war chest that amounted to more than $850,000. Her time as a state representative as a Republican in a Republican-dominated legislature should provide her with the opportunity to be an effective state senator. Our recommendations Stacy Anderson McCland McCland is a legal consultant for federal tax and banking issues for a tax software firm, Petz Enterprises Inc., with offices in Rome, Ga., McCland also serves as a corporate director for the family business producing orchids and growing trees near Kissimmee. She holds a bachelor's degree in biochem- istry, an MBA and a law degree. Democrat McCland knows the issues and is a smart and capable campaigner. The only thing she lacks is hundreds of thousands of dollars in her campaign account. Her war chest has about $7,000 in it. She has good ideas concerning education and would like to see state officials have a friendlier attitude toward local school officials. If McCland is unsuccessful in her race against Grimsley, we hope she continues to participate in the political process as she is a smart, quality candidate. We believe that Denise Grimsley will be able to hit the ground running as our new state senator. Her ex- perience as a member of the House of Representatives should allow her to serve on important committees and serve her constituents well. We recommend Denise Grimsley for State Senate, District 21. John Hall vs. Ricky Shirah John Hall has been working for Polk County gov- ernment for 35 years. He was the director of three different county departments and now wants to be a county commissioner. The Republican is facing Democrat Ricky Shirah, who is making his fifth run at elected office in Polk County. Hall started his career with Polk County digging ditches and worked his way to the top, serving in top management positions for the past 24 years. When it comes to his view of county government he has a very positive attitude, stating that the current county manager, Jim Freeman is doing and excellent job. He does think he can help the county institute improvements when it comes to things like the time it takes to turn around a building permit or _.= -- -c*gzr2 x:: *a, -. *5 "^^ ^T -*^^Es^ r ^.-2 '*-' --,a -- --^j-i:- 2 Our recommendations r" *% `7 development order. He is also a proponent of keeping the impact fee moratorium in place. "Do I think it's helped? Yes. Do I think we'll get back to impact fees? Yes. But we need to be reason- able," he said. Hall's intimate knowledge of the inner workings of county government would have to be an asset if he became a county commissioner. Shirah ran for a seat on the commission in 2004 and 2008. He also ran two times for a seat on the Lakeland City Council. He is a native of North Lakeland and says he truly enjoys campaigning. I R-- -, hia HALL VS SHIRAH 17 John Hall Ricky Shirah $ i -','~ ,':- -,I .. i ...' -- ,'- i" .r- ;., T7.. Ct"; ":i : 4.. '" - f1 4Y'l 4 c GOALS AS A LEGISLATOR: : ,",' ", .' .2 ,2 :- 6 I :,L ,', A t:. ,'_,. : '- ,.', :', .. i' ,', ,6 -: STC)Y'S QUALIFICATIONS "-,- .. ."- '1 '"- 1, .. 1..:. ,'- , October 31, 2012 Pa e 6 Frostproof News Lr P EP '^"y O WN 400^ stas George Lindsey vs. Richard Castret The race for Polk County Commission, District 1, pits Lakeland-based developer and Realtor George Lindsey against Richard Castret, who is a real estate broker running with no party affiliation. Lindsey is a Republican who says he has been preparing for this run for 30 years. "My dad instilled in me many years ago a civic responsibility of being involved. Things are decided by the people who show up. So I show up," he told the newspaper's editorial board recently. Lindsey has served on the county's charter review board and recently served as the board's chairman. He also served on boards for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Association of Realtors, Rotary Club of Lakeland Christina, Polk County Builders Association and the Peace River Community Mental Health Organization. As a builder, Lindsey said he as "probably read more impact fee studies than any elected official in this county." He is a proponent of keeping the county's morato- rium on impact fees, at least for awhile. "In these times and in these circumstances, this (the moratorium) is the right thing to do," he said. "I have talked to business owners who have said, were it not for this moratorium, I would not be expanding my business. I have heard from engineers that if it Our recommendations George Lindsey Richard Castret were not for this moratorium, my clients would not be moving forward." We don't think the moratorium is a good long term-strategy for the county as it will cost the county taxpayer money in the long run. We are encouraged by his willingness to revisit the issue in the future. Castret ran an automotive business in Ohio for 30 years. He is currently a real estate broker and owner of Advantage REC Inc. in Lakeland. He believes that government has too much red tape, and that bureaucracy is holding back small business and not helping with the economic recovery. "The image of Polk County is damaged by empty buildings," he told the newspaper's editorial board. He believes that there is still more fat in the county budget, even after years of cutting. He disagrees with Lindsey on the merit of extend- ing the moratorium on impact fees. "In 2005 it looked like a good idea, but with it being extended, we're going to have no tax base. Maybe they should not be back at 100 percent, but phased back in," he said. We agree with that. Both men are running good campaigns and have a firm grasp of the issues facing the Polk County Commission. We think Lindsey's service on the Polk County Charter Review Board and his years of community service make him the best qualified of the two candidates. We recommend George Lindsey for Polk County Commission, District 1. HALL VS SHIRAH FROM PAGE 6 "You have to work hard, you have to knock on doors, you've got to get out and make yourself available to the people," he said. He describes himself as a conservative Democrat. He worked for Publix for many years and became an independent business person when he purchased a towing service. This is an interesting race. Both men are long-time Polk County residents and both are passionate about government affairs. If elected, Shirah would be the lone Democrat on the board. If elected, Hall would join a board full of generally like-minded individuals. If you would like to see the commission headed in pretty much the same direction it has for the past few years, then John Hall is probably your candidate. If you would like there to be at least one person on the board who would be a contrarian and sometimes ask the board questions they might not otherwise here, then perhaps Shirah is you candidate. We think, however that the county commission could use John Hall's unique experience as a department head in three different departments. Even though Hall's job will be to help develop policy and not manage the day-to-day affairs of government, it would be helpful to know how policy will affect those who actually do the work. That's why we recommend John Hall for a seat on the Polk County Commission. SAVE LIVES. GIVE BLOOD. 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What she looks for are news articles of people being recognized for an achievement, win- ning an award, or celebrating a landmark occasion such as a birthday or anniversary "He sends notes handwritten notes - to people who have done good stuff. We certainly want to recognize them." Before her is a stack of 60 hand-signed letters by the congressman to school valedictorians and salutorians. Albritton hadWhaley compose a mass letter that he then signed. However, he did not leave it at that "He added a personal note to each letter," she said. From there she listens to voice mail mes- sages. Some of them can be quite lengthy. As she listens, she said, she will write down the gist of the message and eventually call back. "If we get a call, we definitely return it, even if it's something we can't help with," said Whaley. On this particular day there have been no phone calls. In fact, it is rare visitors stop in at the office on 150 N. CentralAve. "Nowadays, most people communicate via email." Most times, people contact Rep. Albritton with questions or concerns about Medicaid or food stamps. 'A lot of them call because they can't get through (to a particular agency)," said Whaley. "We always start local. We don't immediately contact Tallahassee." It is preferable that way. "Rarely do we have to call Tallahassee and go over someone's head. Our job is to build a bridge." Not all phone calls are people turning to their representative, seeking help in resolving a situation. Phone calls come in requesting Albritton speak before their group or organization. That can be a bit of a challenge..If the Legislature is in session regular session starts in March and runs 60 days or ifit is in special session, which has an indeterminate time frame, made necessary if not all the work was finished in regular session, then the representative is unavailable. It is slightly different when the august body is out of session, but not necessarily any easier. Like many in the Florida House and Senate, representatives are business career professionals. It is, said Whaley, a %2- ' -. . t r: '.' - S .. ._ DO MEsNC VIOLENCE PROGFRAi Ir www'" PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER Karen Whaley (right) steadies the cutout placed in the Clerk of Court: Family Services-Domestic Violence division. Looking on is Sherrie Schwab, Director of Victim Services for Peace River Center. balancing act, tending to the family busi- ness (he is in the citrus industry) as well as tending to the needs and concerns of constituents, as well as requests to making guest appearances. "I don't have his business schedule, I have his legislative schedule," she said. Finding out his availability takes some doing. "We talk daily," she said. The two of them also frequently text one another. Whaley always knows when the call on her cell phone is from him. It has a different ring tone than from standard calls. In and out the office There is no "regular day forWhaley. Some days she is in the office all day. At other times, she is on the road. Other days are a mix of the two. On this particular day she is visited by Emily Nance and Sarah Chevrier, the legislative and district aides, respectively, of Rep. JohnWood, whose office is in Haines City. Albritton and Wood are sponsoring a "Veteran and Community Employment Fair" that will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Winter Haven campus of Polk State College. From there, the three travel to the Peace River CenterVictim Service facil- ity to meet with several representatives from the agency, among them Angela Jones, Resiliency Team Leader. Part of the purpose for the visit is fact-finding. The division Jones handles works with children who live at home. Her clients are those who can function in society, pro- vided "slight adjustments" are made. They also work with the parents, guiding them to better assist their children. Among the questions Whaley asks is whether there are short-term facilities for clients who have to be moved from the home. Jones tells her there are none due to funding cuts made more than nine years ago. Another question asked is whether poverty plays a significant role. It does, said Jones, who gave an example of a family that until recently was "pulling down a six-figure income and is now on welfare." Their 9-year-old child knew of the specif- ics, being present or overhearing conversa- tions between the parents. While at Peace River Center Victim Services, Whaley, Nance and Chevrier meet with Sherrie Schwab, the Director ofVictim Services. The four of them are to travel to the county courthouse to set up a display - a life-size cutout for an upcoming event From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct 26, the first Annual Silent Witness Memorial took place at the Polk County Sheriff's Office. During lunch, Whaley, Nance and Chevrier share information on related matters. Included in that conversation are hints, suggestions, people to contact and various approaches to take. The conversa- tion continues back at Rep. Albritton's office before Nance and Chevrier have to I Polk State to offer career educator fast-track By MARY CANNADAY MCANNADAY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM With the increasing popularity of career/technical academies and pro- grams, the need for instructors who are field-experienced has to be balanced with state educational requirements. It can be challenging for these teachers to track down all the courses that are required in order to remain in the classroom. Superintendent Sherrie Nickell told board members at their Oct. 23 work session that there is now an easier way, thanks to a partnership. with Polk State College. Career educators can take the five required courses at PCS through an accelerated program called Career Educator Pathways. And to make good news even better, CEP costs almost half of what other pro- grams charge; $1,500 for the sequence as opposed to $2,700, according to Denny Dunn, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. The goal of the CEP is to equip vocational teachers with classroom skills, if they are not degree teach- ers. The courses are: Technology and Industrial Certification, Teaching Methods for the Career and Technical Classrooms, Curriculum Construction and Evaluation for Career and Technical Educators, Students with Special Needs in the Career and Technical Classrooms, and Research-based Practices in Reading Competency. The need for this curriculum is specified through Florida Statute, so the district's certification department went to work to come up with a local program. Collaboration which began in March between eight local and state agencies led to the PSC option, which is offered at no cost to the district. Polk Works, Florida Troops to Teachers, the district's Workforce Education Department and PSC adminis- tration are among the partners. According to Dunn, the idea was for CEP to mirror another program already in place, the Educator Preparation Institute, which is an alternative pro- gram for teachers seeking a state-issued teaching certificate. Workforce Education is a rapidly- growing segment of the district's offer- ings, consisting of 38 career academies and pre-academies, covering more than 30 specialties, such as culinary arts, legal assisting, fashion design, and information technology. The district, in conjunction with business and industrial partners, is sponsoring the WH3 Expo Nov. 6 and 7 at the Lakeland Center, to showcase the career-track's accomplishments and to answer questions from the public and prospective students. The expo, which is free of charge, runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7. return to Haines City, and Whaley has to travel to Wauchula, which is also in the representative's district. There, she will meet with a local organization that will soon set up a KidPack project. The latter puts together food packages for elementary or middle school children to bring home, in order they may have something to eat before returning to school on Monday, where they are eligible for either free meals or meals at reduced cost. It is shortly past 2:30 p.m., and Whaley is running slightly behind schedule. It will be close to 5 p.m., she estimates when she returns to Bartow and calls it a day. About Karen Whaley Prior to her becoming Albritton's district aide, Whaley was a dispatcher with the Arcadia Police Department and then attended the police academy to become a law enforcement officer. While with the Arcadia Police Department and on road patrol, she became the Victims Advocate Officer in the Violent Crimes Division. Whaley left the police force and went to work for a private child protective service agency before returning to law enforce- ment, this time with te DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, where she supervised the 911 call center. During this time, Whaley attended Bible studies at the Albritton home; both attend First Christian Church inWauchula. "I've been friends with the family for years," saidWhaley. When he decided to run for office, Whaley began as a volunteer. Soon after he hired her as his campaign manager. It was a bit of a challenge. "I had never done any campaigning before." Upon election she became his District Aide. Between Albritton andWhaley, they make up two-thirds of his "team." The third person is legislative aide Kevin Cleary. "I've said it a million times, we have the perfect team," she said. Currently, Cleary is on a leave of absence, working to help elect someone else in Florida win election. Cleary, saidWhaley, is the nuts and bolts person; his knowledge of bills and the legislative process is vast and practically immeasurable. It is also one she is glad she does not hold. "I wouldn't have his job for the combined salary of everyone on the Floor." About the Veteran and Community Employment Fair The event will be held from 11 am.- 3 p.m., in the gymnasium of the Winter Haven campus of Polk State College; veterans will receive a priority entry start- ing 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by Reps. Ben Albritton and John Wood of the Florida House of Representatives. Call 863-508- 1100, or visit www.polkworks.org. October 31, 2012 Page 8 Frostproof Ne s I Mike LaRosa vs. Eileen Game The race to see who is our area's newest member of the state House of Representatives turned into one of the most unusual in a long time. The race was supposed to pit Republican Rep. Mike Horner against Democratic newcomer Eileen Game. Horner, although running in a "new" district, was the incumbent in the race and Game was destined to be a footnote in this year's elec- tion. She had a miniscule war chest and not even too much backing from the Democratic Party of Florida. Everything changed when Horner's name report- edly came up on the client list of an Orlando area brothel. He was not charged with any crime but re- signed his position in the House of Representatives and dropped out of the race. Because the ballots were already printed, Homer's name could not be removed and the Republican Party had to find someone to run in his place. Mike LaRosa, a Realtor from Celebration called the party and told them he was interested. LaRosa and his family run a large real estate company in Celebration. He points to the fact that his business survived the Great Recession when many real estate companies did not, is evidence that he is capable of running a business and understanding what small business people face each day. He recently moved from outside the district into his district, and he's lived in St. Cloud for 15 years. He is married to his high school girlfriend, Holly, and has 4-year-old twins and a son who is 2. He moved to St. Cloud from Miami. Game recently moved from outside the district, as well. So, voters here are faced with picking two candidates who don't have too much experience dealing with and interacting with the people of Polk County. That is an unfortunate choice, indeed. Our recommendations !._ , Mike LaRosa Eileen Game But we must choose. On the one hand we have a Democratic can- didate who is registered to vote in Polk County, recently moved to Frostproof but lived most of the time in Fort Lauderdale. On the other hand we have a Republican candidate who moved into the district to run for the race but didn't have to move as far but also doesn't have much of a connection with Polk County. LaRosa doesn't have much invested in the race. He jumped in just a few weeks ago. Game's campaign was very low key until Horner's scandal broke, and when the Democratic Party smelled victory it threw a bunch of money her way. In fact the mailers the party sent to area voters recently mentioned Homer's link to the brothel but didn't quite let voters know that Horner was no longer running. Dirty politics, indeed. We would have liked to see Game denounce those tactics done on her behalf. We like Game and think that she is a bright individual who appears to genuinely care about the issues. She has earned a master's degree in industrial management and likes to say she is "kind of nerdy and introverted." We think she understands the plight of the working people of her district and would study the issues carefully if elected to the House. She has an understanding of how the Florida economy works and would like to see more small farms and manufacturing nurtured in this area. Voters should be aware that according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court records, Game filed for personal bankruptcy in January 2011. The filing showed that she owed the Internal Revenue Service more than $146,000 in back taxes. Game resolved the bank- ruptcy in May 2011, agreeing to pay her creditors smaller sums. Game was also a manager with the accounting firms Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton. She now owns a small information-technology consulting business. LaRosa is a smart business person who seems to have a lot of energy. We applaud him for volunteer- ing to enter the race at the 11th hour. His name will not appear on the ballot. Voters will be have to vote for Mike Horner in order to vote for LaRosa. Game was in the race from beginning, even when she had to know that her candidacy was long shot. That is a sign, we think, that she is a woman of conviction. She has the brains of a computer programmer and the heart of a working person. The circumstances surrounding this race are not perfect and both candidates have some excellent qualities and some things that give us pause. But one of them will represent us in Tallahassee next year. We think Eileen Game is the best choice in this race and deserves a chance to represent us in the Florida House of Representatives. 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Tammy, Brenda and Tina have stayed on and been loyal staff members. Lea, our groomer, has stayed and expanded her services. You will also find that I have the same gentle manner of caring for and understanding the needs of you and your pets. And of course, we are in the same convenient location at 755 West Central Avenue, Lake Wales (right next to FedEx), and phone number 863-676-6176. You will also find a few new things when you visit. State-of-the-art digital imaging equipment has been installed. A fresh focus on exotics is part of my mission. New choices of food, supplies and medications are available. And of course, everything has been scrubbed, buffed, repainted and refurbished to make it more comfortable, attractive, and efficient. We hope to make the PHOTO PROVIDED Dr. Ashley V. Lab and Dr. Tim Swango experience of caring for your pets as pleasurable as possible. Finally, I want to thank all of the clients, residents, business and profes- sional community for your overwhelm- ing warm welcome and well wishes. It is truly a pleasure to work in and serve this community. I would like to invite all of you to attend our Open House, Saturday, November 17th from 1-4pm. Fun, food, contests, prizes and important informa- tion will be shared. Also, visit Paws and Perches on Facebook (or Google "Paws and Perches"). You will find useful infor- mation, monthly specials and helpful links. "Like" us we like you! Name Brand 90 Days Financing Furniture & Accessories Same As Cash Available 0 Don't Be Scared... It's a Howling Good Sale at The Doggie Bag! :: (IFF Il 7: .; 1,,., Trick or Treat! Find that perfect look for your pup to show off their Howl-O-Ween Spirit. Is your pup the Cop or Robber? Maybe a Jack-O-Lantern? Arrr Matey...a Pirate? Giraffes, Monkeys & Bunnies Oh My! So many to choose from, stop in, try it on, and get ready to Trick or Treat! 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Police identified the victim as 62-year old Victor Lopez of Haines City, a detention support specialist at the local jail. He was returning to his home after working overnight at the facility, police said. "Victor took his job at the Sheriff's Office very seriously, and he came to work every day with this huge smile on his face. Whenever you spoke to him his face would always light up. His co- workers who counted on him for their safety knew he always had their back. We as his work family mourn his loss. We will come together and help each other through this tragic event," said Captain James Hogan, Commander of the South County Jail. According to a report from the sher- iff's office, at around 6:23 a.m. Friday, a 1998 four door green Kia owned and drive by Lopes was heading north- bound on U.S. 27 just south of County Road 640 when for unknown reasons it went into the median, striking a grey 2012 Nissan Rogue being driven by 59-year-old Martha Ritch of Lake Wales. Reports indicated that Ritch was in the median, facing westbound, about to turn onto southbound U.S. 27. The collision pushed her car out into the southbound lane, and she was struck by a 2003 ,,. " blue four-door Toyota heading southbound being driven by 40-year- "" old Cheryl Greives of Winter Haven. Lopez's Kia came to a rest in the median. V r Lopez suffered Vior opez significant injuries and was declared deceased on-scene, the sheriff's office reported. He was wearing his seat belt. The two other drivers were both taken to Lake Wales Hospital, but nei- ther suffered serious injuries and both were treated and released. All three drivers were the only occupants of each of their vehicles. It appears Lopez lost control of his vehicle, a spokesperson for the PCSO said. Polk County Sheriff's Traffic depu- ties are seeking witnesses to this crash. If anyone saw anything related to this crash, contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200. Lopez was a civilian member of PCSO. He was hired in November, 2000, as a detention support specialist, working in the South County Jail in Frostproof. A DSS performs support duties such as: operate security doors, handle inmate property, monitor movement of visitors, monitor inmate PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD A Haines City man lost his life in this accident Friday on U.S. Highway 27 at County Road 640. activity, provide information to the public, assist other detention mem- bers, maintain office logs, and the like, police said. He was on his way home from work this morning after working the night shift when he lost control of his car. He is survived by a sister in Tampa, and four grown children a daughter in Brandon, and twin daughters and a son in Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his wife. "We are saddened today by the loss of our valued PCSO agency member, Victor Lopez, who was killed in a traffic crash in Lake Wales while driving home from work this morning. We consider ourselves a family here at PCSO, and Victor's loss is felt throughout the agency. Our thoughts and prayers are with Victor's family during this tragic time," Sheriff Grady Judd added. Frostproof schools get grant money Frostproof teachers, and their students, will benefit from several grants that have been given to local schools. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $2,000 to Lisa Sullivan, a first grade teacher at Frostproof Elementary. "The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is pleased to support the literacy efforts of Mrs. Sullivan," said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General's chair- man and CEO. "The Youth Literacy grants are awarded annually at the start of the school year so that the funds are in place to have an impact on reading education and support." The Dollar General Literacy Foundation's Youth Literacy grants are awarded to assist with imple- menting new or expanding existing youth literacy programs; to purchase new technology or equipment to support youth literacy initiatives; or to purchase books, materials or software for youth literary programs. In August, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $2 million to 564 non-profit organizations, com- munity groups, schools and librar- ies throughout the United States. It is estimated that approximately 315,000 youth will be served as a result of these grants. Sullivan said the name of her proj- ect is ""Bridging the Gap Between Reading and Math." The money will be used to pur- chase a multi-media package that will help enhance student skills. "I will be using the money to purchase a set of Scholastic leveled Math Readers," Sullivan said. "This set includes 360 books and 60 ebook CDs. I will use these to reinforce reading skill during the math les- son and to integrate literature into Math." Frostproof Elementary School Assistant Principal Shay Hixenbaugh and Ben Hill Griffin Elementary's Stella Hatton, who teaches fourth grade, were on hand earlier this school year in Winter Haven to be awarded Developer Award classroom grants based on innovative programs they have developed to help increase student achievement. Hatton was recognized for her program "Rockin' and Eatin'," a science program that integrates technology, writing and science for fourth grade students. The program is a way to teach students about the types of rocks and how they are formed in an entertaining, creative and edible way. Students tend to retain their learning when they are involved in an activity that captures and keeps their attention. Hatton, a University of Florida graduate, has been teaching for 12 years, and this is her second Teacher to Teacher Classroom Connection award. Hixenbaugh was recognized for her "Math Carnival," an evening event that was designed to provide all parents and students the oppor- tunity to experience hands on math activities in order to increase math skills. Math Carnival takes place in two different locations on campus with the opportunity to participate in many math activities at both locations. A graduate of Warner University and Nova Southeastern, she is in her fifth year at Frostproof Elementary. &U,,jll!m October 31, 2012 Page 12 Frostproof News The Constitutional Amendments The explanation of these amendments comes from the Collins Center for Public Policy. It has a website that explains in further detail what these amendments mean, what the current law provides and the history behind the law and the amend- ments. It also contains a link to the Florida Statutes and other government resources. And, there is a place for readers to add their comments. The website is at http://collinscenter. org/2012flamendments/home-2/. Amendment 1: Health Care Service What it would do: This would add an amendment to the state constitution that attempts to prohibit the government from requiring individuals to purchase health insurance. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want the Florida Constitution to include a provision that prohibits the government from requiring you to purchase health insurance. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not want the Florida Constitution to include a provision that prohibits the government from requir- ing you to purchase health insurance. Arguments for: Supporters of this proposed amendment say the federal government cannot force people to purchase health insurance, and this amendment is an attempt to protect Floridians from that requirement in the federal health care act passed in 2010. They say voting for this measure would send a message that Congress overstepped its authority. ,Arguments against: Opponents say that despite its stated in- tention, this proposed amendment will not allow Floridians to opt out of the require- ment that all Americans purchase health insurance. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2012, that the federal requirement to purchase insurance is constitutional. Amendment 2: Veterans Disabled Due To Combat Injury; Homestead Property Tax Discount What it would do: This amendment would allow certain disabled veterans, who were not Florida residents prior to entering military service, to qualify for a discount on their property taxes. IfYou Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want the state to give a property tax discount to disabled veterans who moved to Florida after enter: ing the military. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not want to extend the tax discount to disabled veterans who moved to Florida after entering the military. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment will benefit older veterans who were injured in combat but did not live in Florida at the time they entered the military. They say the property tax discount can help with medical bills and may allow veterans to stay in their homes longer as they age. It might also stimulate the housing market by persuading veterans to move to Florida. Arguments against: Opponents say state and local govern- ments face mounting budget shortfalls in part because of diminished property tax returns brought about by the collapse of the housing market. Schools and local govern- ments need to maintain the tax base or consider cuts to public services. Amendment 3: Revenue Limitation What it would do: This amendment would set a state revenue limit each year based on a formula that considers population growth and infla- tion instead of using the current method of calculating the revenue limit based on personal income. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want the state to change the way it calculates its revenue limit. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not want the state to change the way it calculates its revenue limit. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment would ensure that the state budget never grows beyond a family's ability to pay the taxes and fees needed to fund that growth. They say it would make government more efficient. Arguments against: Critics say that during tough economic times, when tax revenues drop and there is a greater need for government services, this amendment would make it impossible for agencies to meet demand, even when there is available revenue. They say it threatens funding for critical government services like health care and education. Amendment 4: Property Tax Limitations; PropertyValue Decline; Reduction For Non-homestead Assessment Increases; Delay of Scheduled Repeal What it would do: Reduce the maximum annual increase in taxable value of non-homestead properties from 10 percent to 5 percent; provide an extra homestead exemption for first-time home buyers; allow lawmakers to prohibit assessment increases for properties with decreasing market values. If you vote yes: A "yes" vote means you favor the en- hanced tax breaks being proposed. If you vote no: A "no" vote means you are against the enhanced tax breaks being proposed. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment would make Florida property taxation more equi- table, stimulate the housing and commercial real estate markets and attract investors to the state. Arguments against: Opponents say it would shift the tax burden onto new businesses and Florida residents while providing special benefits to out-of-state and non-homestead property owners. Amendment 5: State Courts What it would do: This measure would provide for Senate confirmation of Supreme Court justices; give lawmakers control over changes to the rules governing the court system; and direct the Judicial Qualifications Commission, which investigates judicial misconduct complaints, to make its files available to the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. If you vote yes: A "yes" vote means you want the Senate to have confirmation power over Supreme Court appointees, and some authority over changes to the rules that govern the state's courts. You also want to grant the House ac- cess to Judicial Qualifications Commission's investigative files on judges. If you vote no: A "no" vote means you do not want these proposed changes made to the state's judiciary. Arguments for: Supporters say the measure would make the appellate court system run more efficiently and add a layer of account- ability before Supreme Court justices are appointed. Arguments against: Opponents say the measure is a danger- ous attempt to exert political influence over the judicial branch by giving legislators more authority. Amendment 6: Prohibition on Public Funding of Abortions; Construction of Abortion Rights What it would do: This amendment would make the existing federal ban on public funding for most abortions part of the state constitution. It would narrow the scope of a state privacy law that is sometimes used in Florida to challenge abortion laws. If you vote yes: A "yes" vote means you support putting the existing federal ban on the use of public funds for abortions into the state constitu- tion; and you support eliminating the state's privacy right with respect to a woman's right to choose. If you vote no: A "no" vote means you are against placing the existing federal ban on using public funds for abortions into the state consti- tution; and you are against eliminating the state's privacy right with respect to a woman's right to choose. Arguments for: Supporters say this makes it clear Florida prohibits public funding for abortions and gives the public a voice in deciding state abortion law. Arguments against: Opponents say this amendment discrimi- nates against women, strips away a woman's fundamental right to choose, and erodes established law, including rights of privacy. Amendment 8: Religious Freedom What it would do: This amendment would remove the prohibition in Florida's Constitution that prevents religious institutions from receiv- ing taxpayer funding. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want to remove from the Florida Constitution a prohibition against the state funding religious institu- tions and replace it with a provision that prohibits the state from denying funding to institutions based on religious affiliations. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you want to retain the provision in the Florida.Constitution that prohibits the state from funding religious institutions. Arguments for: Supporters say the amendment would al- low the state to fund programs that provide a valuable public service but are currently denied that funding because they are affili- ated with religious organizations. They also say the current law that denies funding to religious groups was passed in 1885 and is rooted in anti-Catholic bias and should be removed from the state's constitution. Arguments against: Opponents say the amendment would eliminate a long-established component of the separation of church and state that pre- vents the government from funding groups that espouse religious beliefs. They also say the anti-Catholic bias cited by supporters of the amendment was not a motivation for the law's passage in 1885 and, even if it were, that bias no longer exists and should not be a reason for eliminating the ban on funding religious groups. Amendment 9: Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder What it would do: This would grant a full property tax ex- emption to the surviving spouses of military veterans who die while on active duty and to the surviving spouses of first responders who die in the line of duty. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want the state to grant the full homestead exemption to the surviving spouses. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not want the state to grant the full homestead exemption. Arguments for: It helps the families left behind when a veteran or first responder dies in service to his country or community. Arguments against: It takes a bite out of the tax revenues schools and local governments need to provide services. Amendment 10: Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption What it would do: This amendment would double the tangible personal property tax exemption and allow local governments to increase the exemption. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you want to double the tangible personal property tax exemp- tion and allow cities and counties to expand the exemptions beyond that. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not want to double the tangible personal property tax exemption and you do not want to allow cit- ies and counties to expand the exemptions. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment will give tax relief to small businesses and help stimulate the economy. They say it provides a way for local governments to offer further reductions in the business tax. Arguments against: Opponents say this amendment is part of a trickle-down economic theory that does not work. They say it will strip millions in tax revenue from local governments struggling to provide basic services. Amendment 11: Additional Homestead Exemption; Low-Income Seniors Who Maintain Long-Term Residency on Property; Equal to Assessed Value. What it would do: This amendment would give an additional property tax exemption to low-income seniors who have lived in their home for more than 25 years. If You Vote Yes: A "yes" vote means you think cities and counties should have the authority to grant a full property tax discount to eligible seniors. If You Vote No: A "no" vote means you do not think that cities and counties should have the author- ity to grant a full property tax discount to eligible seniors. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment will ben- efit elderly residents on fixed incomes. They say the property tax discount can help with medical bills and may allow more elderly residents to stay in their homes as they age. Arguments against: Opponents say state and local govern- ments face mounting budget shortfalls in part because of diminished property tax returns. Schools and local governments need to maintain the tax base. Amendment 12: Appointment of Student Body President to Board of Governors of the State University System. What it would do: This amendment would change the way the state selects the student representative on the state university system's Board of Governors, which oversees the university system. If you vote yes: A "yes" vote means you want the state create a new council of university student presidents from which the student repre- sentative to the Board of Governors will be chosen. If you vote no: A "no" vote means you want to keep the current system of selecting the student representative to the Board of Governors. Arguments for: Supporters say this amendment guaran- tees every university has a chance to have their student body president be named as a representative of the Board of Governors. Arguments against: Opponents say this amendment is unnecessary. Frostproof News Page 13 October 31, 2012 Page 14 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 Citrus group hopes to spread larger message By BRIAN ACKLEY BACKLEY @ HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM Members of the Florida Citrus Commission hope more consumers will see and hear the citrus industry's messages in the coming months, thanks in part to a larger than expect- ed crop for the 2012-13 season. The Commission agreed to a new budget that is about $5 million more than the previous year's spending, with more than 80 percent of that increase to be poured into marketing programs, according to Commission Controller Debra Funkhouser. She noted that the group's original spending plan was crafted with a forecast of about 194 million boxes of citrus for the coming season, but the USDA projections pegged that number at about 197 million. The overall bud- get for 2012-13 now comes in at about $55.4 million. Some of the budget increase was also attributed to lower- than-expected spending last year. "We went to into this budgeting process saying any additional funds that were generated be put back into marketing programs, to beef up the marketing programs, trying to get us back where we were several years ago," she said. The orange juice component of the citrus department's budget totals $42.1 million, an increase of about $3.4 million; $2 million of that jump will go toward television and online marketing, officials indicated. A good chunk of that is earmarked for the first quarter of 2013. Another $500,000 will go toward in-store shopper promotions. "We've beefed up our key selling season so we're never off television for more than two weeks," said Leigh Killeen, deputy executive director for domestic marketing. "We're taking PHOTO PROVIDED An uptick in expected citrus volume this season means more marketing money for the Florida Citrus Commission. a hard look at all the (marketing) tactics, what worked and what didn't and executing on those as well. We're really taking to hear the (marketing) research and measurements." SThe budget for online marketing will go from about 10 percent to 14 percent of the overall advertising spending. The group has earmarked $6.7 mil- lion for disease research, an increase of $700,000 from last year, although that figure will likely decrease some later in the budget year. "Some of the research that we ex- pected to be necessary may not have had to be accomplished and some can in at lower costs also. We'll right size that number as we move forward," Funkhouser said. And while the vast majority of local citrus is used in juice processing, the commission is looking at spending $100,000 to do a fresh fruit study. "We're looking at consumer at- titudes, perceptions and attributes for future use as far as determining marketing programs," Fnnkhouser added. The commission held it's monthly meeting last week in Bartow when it approved the budget. S For More Information: Call I863) 534-5888 or General Election November 6, 2012 Polls are Open 7 am 7pm visit us at PolkElections.com Para asistencia en Espaiiol, per favor de llamar al (863) 534-5888 SUPERVISOR OF ,ELECTIONS POLK COUNTYr FLORIDA Lori Edwards SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 6, 2012 " TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL W NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. * Use only a pencil, or a blue or black pen. " If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot. If you erase or make other marks, your vote may not count. * To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, fill in the oval, and write in the candidate's name on the blank line provided for a write-in candidate. PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT (Vote for One) Mill Romney Paul Ryan SBarack Obama Joe Biden Thomas Robert Stevens Alden Link Gary Johnson James P. Gray Virgil H. Goode, Jr. James N. Clymer SJill Stein Cheri Honkala Andre Barnett Kenneth Cross , Stewart Alexander Alex Mendoza Peta Lindsay Yar Osorio Roseanne Barr Cindy Sheehan STom Hoefling , Jonathan D. Ellis Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson Luis J. Rodriguez Write-in UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for One) Connie Mack Bill Nelson Bill Gaylor Chris Borgia Swlloman Only voters who live In Congressional District 9 may vote In this race. , Only voters who live In State Senate District2f may vote in this race. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 9 DISTRICT 21 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Todd Long REP Denise Grimsley REP Alan Grayson DEM Stacy Anderson McCland DEM Only voters wno hve in Congressoinal Only voters *nro lve in Sure Huaus Di trict Ji District 10may vote tn thisrace. may role mn [os ra.s REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS CPF DISTRICT 10 (Vote for One) GRE : Daniel Webster REP Val B. Domings DEM REF . Wlte-ln Only voters *ho trl e n C.ngisslonal SOC DIstrcr If may ore in thes race REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS PSL DISTRICT 17 (Vote for One) PFP Tom Rooney REP ; ;.' ,'..,,r, Bar, ..n DElI AlP . Only voersa r To l.e in Srate Senare JPF District 14 mayvote inthis race. STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 14 (Vote for One) William McBride REP Darren Soto DEM REP Only voters who live in State Senate DEM District 15may vote in this race. NPA STATE SENATOR NPA DISTRICT 15 (Vote for One) STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 39 (Vote for One) Neil Combee REP Carol Castagnero NPA Only voters wno I, in Stare House Dsuirctl may ore i Is thsret STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 40 (Vote for One) Seth McKeel REP Lillian Lima NPA OI ly rioter who I in State Housa DIsITI 1JI nily wio iIn this risce STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 41 (Vote for One) John Wood REP Karen Cooper Weizel DEM Only voters who live in State House District 42 may vote in this race. STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 42 (Vote for One) Mike Horner Eileen Game Kelli Stargel REP Stego Blue OEM Notice to the Voter: A candidate in the race for the office of State Representative, District 42, has withdrawn resulting in a replacement candidate as permitted by law. Please be advised that: A vote cast for Mike Horner will count for Mike LaRosa. A vote cast for Eileen Game will count for Eileen Game. COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (Vote for One) George Lindsey REP Richard J Castret NPA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (Vote for One) John Hall REP Ricky Shirah DEM JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Shall Justice R. Fred Lewis of the Supreme Court be retained in office? SYES NO JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Shall Justice Barbara J. Pariente of the Supreme Court be retained in office? YES NO NO. 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE I, SECTION 28 Health Care Services Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit laws or rules from compelling any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide for health care coverage: permit a person or an employer to purchase lawful health care services directly from a health care provider, permit a health care provider to accept direct payment from a person or an employer for lawful health care services; exempt persons. employers, and health care providers from penalties and taxes for paying directly or accepting direct payment for lawful health care services; and prohibit laws or rules from abolishing the private market for health care coverage of any lawful health care service. Specifies that the amendment does not affect which health care services a health care provider is required to perform or provide. affect which health care services are permitted by law, prohibit care provided pursuant to general law relating to workers' compensation; affect laws or rules in effect as of March 1, 2010, affect the terms or conditions of any health care system to the extent that those terms and conditions do not have the effect of punishing a person or an employer for paying directly for lawful health care services or a health care provider for accepting direct payment from a person or an employer for lawful health care services; or affect any general law passed by twvo- thirds vote of the membership of each house of the Legislature. passed after the effective dale of the amendment. provided such law states with speciiacty the public necessity justifying the exceptions from the provisions of he amendment The amendment expressly provides that it may not be construed to prohibit negotiated provisions in insurance contracts, network agreements, or other provider agreements contractually limiting copayments coinsurance deductibles, or other patient charges. YES JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Shall Justice Peggy A. Quince of the Supreme Court be retained in office7 YES NO DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL Shall Judge Anthony K. Black of the Second Distnct Court of Appeal be retained in office? YES NO DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL Shall Judge Darryl C. Casanueva of the Second District Court of Appeal be Shall Judge Charles A. Davis Jr. of the Second District Court of Appeal be retained in office? YES NO DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL CIRCUIT JUDGE, 10TH CIRCUIT GROUP 7 (Vote for One) William "Bill" Sites Christine Trakas Thornhill SHERIFF (Vote for One) Grady Judd Only wote no w lGe in the Lah ,Ashton Commur,,ry Dv.ewopmenr Dislrcl may Otre in this rice. LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SEAT 5 (Vote for One) H Borden Deane LAKE ASHTON II COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SEAT 4 (Vote for One) Howard Kantrowitz Doug Robertson Shall Judge Edward C. LaRose of the NO. 3 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Second District Court of Appeal be ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 1 AND 19 retained in office? ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 YES NO NO. 2 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 Veterans Disabled Due to Combat Injury; Homestead Property Tax Discount Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article VII and the creation of Section 32 of Article XII of the State Constitubton to expand the availability of the property discount on the homesteads of veterans who became disabled as the result of a combat injury to include those who were not Flonda residents when they entered the military and schedule the amendment to take effect January 1. 2013. YES NO State Government Revenue Limitation This proposed amendment to the State Constitution replaces the existing state revenue hmitalon based on Florida personal income growth with a new state revenue limitation based on inflation and population i.. ; I Tw. 1 A collected in excess of the revenue imitation must be deposited into the budget stabilization fund until the fund reaches its maximum balance, and thereafter shall be used for the d3,, .. .]ri1- .. : I ,-, <*.. , from school districts for participation in a slate- funded education finance program, or, it the minimum financial effort is no longer required, retumed to the taxpayers. The Legislature may increase the state revenue limitation through a bill approved by a super majority vole of each house of the Legisature The Legislature may also submit a proposed increase in the state revenue hmiltaton to the voters. The Legislature must implement this proposed amendment by general law. The amendment wil take effect upon approval by the electors and wtl first apply to the 2014-2015 state fiscal year YES NO YES Margot Stevens NO Only voters mwro Ie in lna Lake Ashron II CoDISTRICTmu COURTy velopmen 0nc may ole DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL in Jrsce in Ell race I I I retained in office? October 31 2012 Frostproof News Page 15 A special salute to September's 'Top Dawgs' Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elemen- tary in Frostproof recently honored its September "Top Dawgs." Honorees included: Priscila Ballesteros, Gabriella Branson, Emma Brown, Jasiah Cenatus, Manny Espinoza, Angel Galarza, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Harley Jones, Erica Lewis, David Martinez, Alexis McElroy, Adalberto Medina, Clarisa Moreno, Olivia Nobles, John Olivera, Leroy Picket, Skyler Richardson, Vanessa Rivera, Sierra Robertson, Sharissa Sams, Jhoana Taylor and Yaritsi Palacios Vargas. PHOTO PROVIDED SI. Before You Go to the Polls ... * Bring your Driver's License or another form of photo and signature identification. * If you have moved, update your address with the Election's Office prior to Election Day. * Double che you vote. Your polling location is found on your Voter Information Card. ck your precinct before Early Voting is Available October 27 November 3 from 7 am 7 pm ..*i r.. ,,x-on ^ at the following locations: "" Lakeland Branch Courthouse Sflhi ^ 930 E. Parker Street, Lakeland Winter Haven Branch Courthouse o Gil Jones Plaza 3425 Lake Alfred Road, Winter S .,4i .i Bartow City Hall 450 N. Wilson Avenue. Bartow r Have * Larry R. Jackson Library 1700 N. Florida Avenue, Lakeland * Lake Wales Library 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales * Davenport Branch Office Ridgeview Plaza 45589 US Highway 27, Davenport 2 miles north of 1-4 * Mulberry City Hall 104 S. Church Avenue, Mulberry * Haines City City Hall 502 E. Hinson Avenue, Haines City NO. 6 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE I, SECTION 28 Prohibition on Public Funding of Abortions; Construction of Abortion Rights This proposed amendment provides that public funds may not be expended for any abortion orfor health-benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion, This prohibition does not apply to an expenditure required by federal law, a case in which a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, or a case of rape or ncest This proposed amendment provides that the State Constitutin may not be interpreted to create broader rghts to an abortion than those contained in the United States Constitution. With respect to abortion, this proposed amendment overrules court decisions which conclude that the right of pnvacy under Article I, Section 23 of the State Constitution is broader in scope than that of the United States Constitution. YES NO NO. 8 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE I, SECTION 3 Religious Freedom Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution providing that no individual or entity may be denied, on the basis of religious identity or beef, governmental benefits, funding or other support. except as required by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and deleting the prohibition against using revenues from the public treasury directly or indirectly in aid of any church, sect, or religious denomination or in aid of any sectarian institution. YES NO NO. 9 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authonze the Legislature to provide by general law ad valorem homestead property tax relief to the surviving spouse of a military veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duly or to the surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the fine of duty. The amendment authorizes the Legislature to totally exempt or partially exempt such surviving spouse's homestead property from ad valorem taxation The amendment defines a first responder as a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic This amendment shall take effect January 1,2013. YES NO NO. 10 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to: (1) Provide an exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by counties, municipalities. school districts, and other local governments on tangible personal property if the assessed value of an owners tangible personal property is greater than $25,000 but less than $50,000. This new exemption, f approved by the voters, will lake effect on January 1,2013. and apply to the 2013 lax roll and subsequent tax rolls. (2) Aulhonze a county or municipality for the purpose of its respective levy. and as provided by general law, to provide tangible personal property tax exemptions by ordinance. This is in addition to other statevwde tangible personal property tax exemptions provided by the Constitution and this amendment. YES NO NO. 11 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 Additional Homestead Exemption; Low-Income Seniors Who Maintain Long-Term Residency on Property; Equal to Assessed Value Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature, by general law and subject to conditions set forth in the general law, to allow counties and municipalities to grant an additional homestead tax exemption equal to tie assessed value of homestead property if the property has a just value less than $250,000 to an owner who has maintained permanent residency on the property for not less than 25 years, who has attained age 65, and who has a low household income as defined by general law. YES NO NO. 12 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE IX, SECTION 7 Appointment of Student Body President to Board of Governors of the State University System Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to replace the president of the Flonda Student Association with the chair of the council of state university student body presidents as the student member of the Board of Governors of the State University System and to require that the Board of Goverors organize such councd of state university student body presidents YES NO COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION QUESTION Shall the board of county commissioners of this county be authorized to grant, pursuant to s. 3. Art VII of the State Constiuton, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, fuii-time jobs in the county? YES For authority to grant exemptions. NO Against authority to grant exemptions. SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 6, 2012 NO.-4 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 4, 6 ARTICLE XII, SECTIONS 27, 32,33 Property Tax Limitations; Property Value Decline; Reduction for Nonhomestead Assessment Increases; Delay of Scheduled Repeal (1) This would amend Florida Constitution Article VII. Section 4 (Taxation; assessments) and Section 6 (Homestead exemptions) It also would amend Article XII, Section 27, and add Sections 32 and 33, relating to the Schedule for the amendments. (2) In certain circumstances, the law requires the assessed value of homestead and specified nonhomestead property to increase when die just value of the property decreases. Therefore, this amendment provides that the Legislature may, by general law, provide Ihat the assessment of homestead and specified nonhomestead property may not increase if the lust value of that property is less than the lust value of the property on the preceding January 1, subject to any adjustment in the assessed value due to changes, additions, reductions or improvements to such property which are assessed as provided for by general law. This amendment takes effect upon approval by the voters. If approved at a special election held on the dale of the 2012 presidential preference primary, it shall operate retroactively to January 1, 2012, or, if approved at the 2012 general election, shall take effect January 1. 2013. (3) This amendment reduces from 10 percent to 5 percent the limitation on annual changes in assessments of nonhomestead real property. This amendment takes effect upon approval of the voters If approved at a special election held on the date of the 2012 presidential preference primary, it shall operate retroactively to January 1,2012. or, if approved at the 2012 general election, takes effect January 1, 2013. (4) This amendment also authorizes general law to provide, subject to conditions specified in such law, an additional homestead exemption to every person who establishes the right to receive the homestead exemption provided in the Flonrda Constitution with n 1 year after purchasing the homestead property and who has not owned property in the previous 3 calendar years to which the Florida homestead exemption applied. The additional homestead exemption shall apply to all levies except school district levies. The additional exemption is an amount equal to 50 percent of tie homestead property's just value on January 1 of the year the homestead is established. The addibonal homestead exemption may not exceed an amount equal to the median just value of all homestead property within the county where the property at issue is located for the calendar year immediately preceding January 1 of the year the homestead is established. The additional exemption shall apply for the shorter of 5 years or the year of sale of the property. The amount of the additional exemption shall be reduced in each subsequent year by an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the additional exemption received in the year the homestead was established or by an amount equal to the difference between the just value of the property and the assessed value of the property determined under Article VII, Section 4(d), whichever is greater. Not more than one such exemption shall be allowed per homestead property at one time. The additional exemption applies to property purchased on or after January 1,2011, if approved by the voters at a special election held on the date of the 2012 presidential preference pnmary, or to property purchased on or after January 1,2012, if approved by the voters at the 2012 general election. The additional exemption is not available in the sixth and subsequent years after it is first received. The amendment shall take effect upon approval by the voters. If approved at a special election held on the dale of the 2012 presidential preference primary, it shall operate retroactively to January 1, 2012, or, if approved at the 2012 general election, lakes effect January 1.2013. (5) This amendment also delays until 2023, the repeal, currently scheduled to take effect in 2019. of constitutional amendments adopted in 2008 which limit annual assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property. This amendment delays until 2022 the submission of an amendment proposing the abrogation of such repeal to the voters. YES NO NO. 5 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2, 11, AND 12 State Courts Pioposing a revision of Article V of the State Constitution relating to the judiciary. The State Constitution authorizes the Supreme Court to adopt rules for the practice and procedure in all courts, The constitution further provides that a rule of court may be repealed by a general law enacted by a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house of Ihe Legislature. This proposed constitutional revision eliminates the requirement that a general law repealing a court rule pass by a two-thirds vote of each house, thereby providing that the Legislature may repeal a rule of court by a general law approved by a majority vote of each house of the Legislature that expresses the policy behind the repeal. The court could readopt the rule in conformity with the public policy expressed by the Legislature, but if the Legislature determines that a rule has been readopted and repeals the readopted rule, this proposed revision prohibits the court from further readopting the repealed rule without the Legislature's prior approval. Under current law, rules of the judicial nominating commissions and the Judicial Qualifications Commission may be repealed by general law enacted by a majority vote of the membership of each house of the Legislature Under this proposed revision, a vote to repeal those rules is changed to repeal by general law enacted by a majonty vote of the legislators present. Under current law, the Governor appoints a justice of the Supreme Court from a list of nominees provided by a judicial nominating commission, and appointments by the Govemor are not subject to confirmation. This revision requires Senate confirmation of a justice of the Supreme Court before the appointee can take office. If the Senate votes not to confirm the appointment, the judicial nominating commission must reconvene and may not renominate any person whose prior appointment to fill the same vacancy was not confirmed by the Senate. For the purpose of confirmation, the Senate may meet at any time. If the Senate fails to vote on the appointment of a justice within 90 days, the justice will be deemed confirmed and will lake office. The Judicial Qualifications Commission is an independent commission created by the State Constitution to investigate and prosecute before the Florida Supreme Court alleged misconduct by a justice or udge. Currently under the constitution, commission proceedings are confidential until formal charges are filed by the investigative panel of the commission, Once formal charges are filed, the formal charges and all further proceedings of the commission are public. Currently, the constitution authorizes the House of Representatives to impeach a justice or judge. Further, the Speaker of the House of Representatives may request, and the Judicial Qualifications Commission must make available, all information in the commission's possession for use in o,'- ,,.- r ,,i, ., :,- ,3 .,: ",..,' Ti." C.-,: .. i ..: .. ....., I., 1,r, 14. .1:; ,t: A I,.- f;;IH1. ...r 'I; ^ ri f tn he House information is used in the pursuit of an impeachment of a justice or judge, This revision also removes the power of the Governor to request files of the Judicial Qualificatons Commission to conform to a prior constitutional change This revision also makes technical and clarifying additions and deletions relating to the selection of chief judges of a circuit and relating to the Judicial Qualifcations Commission, and makes other nonsubstantive conforming and technical changes in the judicial article of the ccnstlulion YES NO I I C--sl ~- I I -- - N 1-4 corridor pushing Florida in Romney's direction By ADAM C. SMITH TAMPA BAY TIMIs It has been a fundamental rule of Florida politics for decades: Statewide campaigns are won and lost on the I-4 corridor. This week that celebrated swing- voter swath stretching from Tampa Bay to Daytona Beach is poised to deliver Florida's 29 electoral votes to Mitt Romney. An exclusive Tampa Bay Times/Bay News 9 poll of likely voters along the Interstate 4 corridor finds Romney leading Obama 51 percent to 45 percent, with 4 percent undecided. "Romney has pretty much nailed down Florida," said Brad Coker of Mason-Dixon Polling and Research, which conducted the poll for the Times and its media partners. "Unless something dramatically changes an October surprise, a major gaffe Romney's going to win Florida." The formula for Democrats to win Florida has long been simple: win big in the Democratic stronghold of Miami- Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, avoid overwhelming losses in conservative North Florida, and stay close to even along the I-4 corridor. Obama and John McCain essentially tied in the battleground four years ago. "Being that this is 1-4, the Florida battle- ground, the region of the state that usually tells you how it's going to come out, for Romney to be up 6 points right now? They should be able to call Florida as soon as the polls close in Pensacola if they do their exit polling right," Coker said. The Oct. 22-24 survey focused only on voters in the I-4 corridor, but Tampa Bay on the western end has an uncanny knack for almost exactly matching Florida's state- wide results. Four years ago Obama beat John McCain in Florida and Tampa Bay defined as Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hemando, Polk and Citrus counties by the same margin, 51 percent to 48 percent. Now? The poll shows Romney leading Tampa Bay 50 percent to 46 percent. "I truly was looking for Obama to go in and bring in some Republicans and say we are going to do things together. The very idea that this country is run without a bud- get is a shame. How many households can run without a budget?" said Republican David Stratton, 67, a retired home builder inValrico, one of the voters surveyed. "I blame Obama for that. I'm sorry? He's supposed to lead the country. He's the one who promised hope and change. Not only didn't it happen, he's proven it's nothing more than rhetoric." Central Florida on the eastern end of the I-4 corridor skews more Republican and includes Orange, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, Sumter, Marion, Seminole, Volusia and Flagler counties. Romney is leading in Central Florida 52 percent to 44 percent. The telephone survey of 625 registered Florida voters in the I-4 corridor all likely to vote in the November election was con- ducted Oct. 22-24 for the Times, Bay News 9 and Central Florida News 13. The poll, which included respondents using land lines and cell phones, was conducted by Mason-Dixon, a nonpartisan, Jacksonville- based company. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points. Both campaigns have concentrated relentlessly on the I-4 corridor. The nation's top five media markets for presidential campaign ads through most of October include Tampa (No. 3) and Orlando (No. 5), according to the Wesleyan Media Project. Obama campaigned Thursday in Tampa and returns to Orlando on Monday, while Romney campaigned Saturday in Pasco County and Kissimmee. "I'm satisfied with the way things are going. They're moving slow, but you can't expect a whole lot too fast, especially with the Republicans standing in the way every step of the way," said Democrat Nicholas Ficarrotta, 59, a retired electrician in Tampa who was surveyed and supports Obama. "It would be nice if everybody looked out for one another." But the poll underscores deep dis- appointment in Obama in the main battleground region of America's biggest battleground state. Fifty one percent of I-4 voters disapprove of the president's job performance, 54 percent see the country on the wrong track, and 55 percent say they are not better off today than four years ago. Asked who they trust more to improve the economy, Romney leads Obama 52 percent to 44 percent. Likewise, 52 percent trust Romney more to look out for the middle class and 46 percent trust Obama more. "The country is heading in the wrong direction," said Richard Invinjack, a 70-year-old retired IT specialist who lives in the Villages and is voting for Romney. "Too much debt, too much deficit, bad foreign policy, too much making people dependent on the government, too many handouts, which I call buying votes, the country is going down the wrong track 100 percent of the way." Only on the question of foreign policy were Obama and Romney roughly tied in terms of voters' trust. Last week's foreign policy debate in Boca Raton did little or nothing to shift views, and the economy is the overriding issue this year anyway. One in three voters feel the economy is getting better in Florida, while 22 percent feel it is getting worse and 44 percent say it's staying about the same. "The same in Florida is not good," Coker said. The poll shows stark divisions along ra- cial and ethnic lines. Six in 10 white voters AP PHOTO/THE LEDGER / RICK RUNION Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, greets volunteers at Fresco's Bakery & Bistro, Oct. 24 in Lakeland, right in the heart of Florida's key 1-4 corridor of voters who appear to be breaking Romney's way. in the I-4 corridor are backing Romney, virtually all African-Americans support Obama, and the president is leading among Hispanics by nearly 20 percentage points. African-Americans and Hispanics accounted for about 20 percent of the I-4 voters surveyed. Romney leads Obama among crucial in- dependent voters 49 percent to 41 percent, and he leads among men by 16 percentage points. Obama leads among women 50 percent to 46 percent, but that's not nearly as much of an advantage as Democrats have hoped for. Overall, 52 percent of the voters have a favorable view of Romney and 39 percent have an unfavorable view. Forty-seven percent have an unfavorable opinion of the president and 44 percent a favorable one. Few Americans receive as much atten- tion from the presidential campaigns as those living around 1-4. Campaign com- mercials flood their TV airwaves, and rarely a week goes by without a visit from one of the candidates or their top surrogates. You might think these all-important swing corridor voters relish their outsized influence. Wrong. Only one in four say all the attention is a good thing, while seven in 10 consider it annoying. Don't worry folks, it's almost over. Times staff writer BrittanyAlana Davis contributed to this report. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Scenic Self Storage located at 1130 N. Scenic Hwy. Lake Wales, FL hereby gives notice of a public sale to the highest bidder for cash only on November 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in accordance with the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (section 83.801-83.809). Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from sale at any time. This property is being sold to satisfy a landlord lien. Property includes contents of the spaces of the following tenant. TENANT NAME Olitio Atkinson Felicia Taylor CONTENTS Baby Changing Table, Baby Bed and Mattress, Love Seat, Toaster Oven, Stove, Recliner, Fan, Vases, Lawn Chair, Refrigerator, Assorted Boxes and Baskets Couch, Love Seat, King or Queen Bed Frame, Headboard and Mattress, Rug, Lamps, Shelves, Blankets, Frying Pans, Assorted Boxes, Microwave & I * "t 1t * Enjoy mini massages and refreshments * Tour the center and discover how adult day health care can help your loved one * Learn about Veterans' assistance options including the VA and Polk County ADHC partnership Wednesday,Nov.7 3:30-5:30p.m. OpenHouse Polk County Adult Day Health Care, Haines City 751 Scenic Highway (Next to Alta Vista Elementary School on State Road 544) For more information, contact 863-519-8146 or visit Polk-County.net/AdultDayCare. Join us for a time of respite and rejuvenation, and discover local support services available to help you care for your loved one. ~c -- -- --~---- --gl---. ~e lpl Page 16 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 '* ' October 311, 2012 Frostproof News Page 17 Ghosts, ghouls and cheerleaders invade P r Left: Even though there was a high school football game going on at nearby Faris Brannen Stadium, we're pretty sure this lass wasn't actually on the sidelines there. In fact, this is actually 12-year-old Trent Kinard. PHOTOS BY K.M. THORNTON SR. Frostproof's P & J Recreation held a special teen-only, drug and alcohol free Halloween event Saturday evening. The kids were in a separate room away from the bar, and of course there was plenty of adult supervision. There was quite a mix of clever, creative and scary costumes! There were plenty of impressive Michael Jackson "Thriller" type dance moves on display during the fun night. Prizes were given out for various costume categories. Winners included, from left; Baleigh Barrett for best overall, Dylan O'Brien as the scariest for "The Mouth,' Trent Kinard as funniest and Paul Thomas for coolest with his ninja outfit. Left: You'll have to take our word for it, but underneath this great get up is Colby Tucker. Air Cleaners Remove particles and pollutants Carbon Monoxide S Alarm * Monitors CO levels in your home A-stj. 4 Humidifiers Control moisture in the air Ventilators Refresh the air in your home Improve the air quality inside your home. Improve your home's health by enhancing the quality of the air inside. Carrier humidifiers help you control air moisture, ventilators bring fresh air into your home air filters clean the air before it circulates, advanced ultraviolet lamps eliminate germs and bacteria, and carbon monoxide alarms measure and detect CO levels in the home. 800 U.S. Highway 27 N. Avon Park 453-7571 Sebring 385-1731 Lake Placid 465-7771 Frostproof News Page 17 October 31, 2012 rs~ .tili Jones leading Frostproof chamber as new director By GEORGE FRANECEVICH NEWS @FROSTPROOFNEW'S.NET In a storefront office of the Ramon Theater building, you will find the Director of the Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce, Karen Jones. Most likely she'll be answering her own phone, and doing her own typing, when she's not fielding questions about Frostproof or giving travel directions to walk-ins. To understand the duties of the director, it's helpful to understand what the Chamber of Commerce is and why it exists. The Chamber of Commerce is a local organization of businesses and indi- viduals, who advocate for the business community and who, as they will tell you, are making a serious commitment "to furthering the prosperity of our community." Members of the Chamber of Commerce consist of local businesses, as well as other businesses either serv- ing or doing business with the city and/ or its residents. Any concerned individual who so wishes, may also become a member of the Chamber of Commerce. The members elect a board and a President which set policy for the Chamber. A director is appointed who acts as an intermediary between the board and its members, as well as rep- resenting the Chamber of Commerce to the public at large. The director also takes care of the scheduling of various Chamber events such as the monthly Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. This usually in- cludes securing a guest speaker and the Director is responsible for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Additionally the Director helps schedule and coordinate special events such as Meet the Candidates, the Orange Blossom Festival, and the ANNUAL EVENT NOV. 10 The Frostproof Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Ramon Theater. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance as this is a catered event by Texas Cattle Company, Inc. Tickets must be purchased no later than Wednesday, Nov. 7 and they can be purchased online at Www. frostproofchamber.com or in the chamber office located at 11 E. Wall Street, downtown Frostproof. The evening will begin with a social at 6:30 p.m., appetizers and a cash bar will be available. At 7 p.m. a dinner will consist of salad, New York strip steak, baked potato and dessert. The highlight of the evening will be presentation of the annual Man and Woman of the Year awards. For more information, contact the chamber at 863-635-9112. Christmas parade, to name a few. As the Chamber puts it, "such events are excellent for promoting a business, networking with other businesses and prospective clients, while promoting the city of Frostproof and for having some good clean fun." The director's office, is usually the first stop for visitors seeking travel, entertainment, or general community information. The office also provides a wealth of information for any inquiring businessman regarding demographics, business and/or commerce data. The Director also helps maintain and update the Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce web-site, as well as the preparation of the Frostproof Area Community Calendar of Events and any event brochures. After reading all of the above, one might think that it is a requirement that the Director be able to stop a speeding locomotive or leap tall buildings in a single bound. But in spite of her daily routine, the Director is actually a superhuman antithesis, in that she is the very approachable, Coffee and doughnuts taste better when you are reading your hometown newspaper Don't believe it? 1 ( Call today and subscribe to the Frostproof News and see for yourself. 863-676-3467 Karen Jones was hired earlier this summer to be director of the Frostproof Chamber. soft-spoken and mild mannered wife of James Jones. She is also the proud mother of two young children, her daughter Harley Anne, age 8 and her son, Bowen, 6. The Jones family relocated to the area from Miami in 2005. Karen believes she was selected to fill the director's posi- tion primarily because of her computer and customer service skills. These were skills she acquired while employed at the University of Miami, teaching the faculty and staff computer skills. Since arriving here she has been em- ployed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as well as Citizens Bank and Trust prior to being selected for the Director's position. Karen seems to enjoy her new position and advises that she gets a lot of cooperation and help from the Chamber of Commerce members, as well as being lucky enough to share her storefront office with the very knowl- edgeable Administrator of the Ramon Theatre, Tina Miller. For more information concerning the community, contact the Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce Office located at 15 East Wall St. in downtown Frostproof. The Director is usually there between noon and 4 p.m. weekdays. --.I.... ... ... -.:Aii: -: ..:s,-. -. , -4- .-a :kW tiP "It Chi--. _l- Wa -fre -ii *..'-.* ^ ^ W W : -m I~PI SComer of SR 17 (8.cnl Hwy.) and Sssomtn Ave, Lake Wales ^ JjE-yTMOa^^ --:- I!Ls IlL / *~ir -r N ui : R, -:: f-g -- 'O nter--& :-. ^ C T S e i ,.:-"..{&:a 7 -**B--:-: October 31, 2012 Page 18 Frostproof News Family Week to celebrate 'Attitude of Gratitude' By MARY CANNADAY MCANNADAY @ HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM Just in time for Thanksgiving, par- ticipants in this year's Polk County Family Week will celebrate an "Attitude of Gratitude" as the theme for the fifth annual event, which is centered around families of all shapes and sizes. The kick-off event is Nov. 10 in down- town Winter Haven's Central Park, with activities scheduled as follows: 9 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies, includ- ing an international parade. 9:30 a.m.: A Family Week Run/Walk following opening ceremonies. 10 a.m.: Grandparent of the Year Awards 10:20 a.m.: Run Results 11 a.m.: Student Essay Awards 11:50 a.m.: Student Art Awards 1 p.m.: Grand Prize Raffle ($500 Value-Must be Present to Win) Fun, games and time together are the hallmarks of Family Week, which was conceived several years ago when a group of women from Haines City's Church of Latter Day Saints got together to come up with some wholesome fam- ily activities, realizing that there was no such event open to the public at large. The celebration has grown over the years, and has been recognized by the Polk County School Board and child advocacy agencies, among others. Teri Saunders, Chief Executive officer of Heartland for Children, said "Heartland for Children is a proud supporter of Polk County Family Week. We know that family is the building block for the community and that children need safe, stable, nurturing relationships if they are to be able to grow and reach their potential. Polk County Family Week highlights the good in our community and encourages family strengthening activities." Heartland is the lead child welfare and advocacy program for Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. April Franke, who recently retired from Healthy Families Polk, another partner, said "I have seen Family Week grow every year and never cease to be amazed at the work and dedication that goes into the preparation of the event from committee members to sponsors. I have been involved since the very first year, when it started on a chilly November evening in Mary Holland Park in Bartow. I was part of the Healthy Families team and helped serve hot dogs. Healthy Families is all about families, and so am I, so this was a perfect fit." Erin Bratsman, a Family Week volunteer, said, "Volunteering at the kick-off event has been something fun for out whole family to do together. Our favorite thing from last year was seeing our sons play the piano in the talent show. It was an entertaining show and a nice way to spend a Sunday evening as a family." Bratsman praised the "tremendous amount of work that the organizers put in." In addition to the daily activities of Family Week, there are opportunities offered by local agencies throughout the week. The YMCA locations in Polk County are offering free admission for families during Polk County Family Week, with hours varying by location. Library activities include a Gratitude Tree at the Bartow Public Library. Visitors can write what they are grate- ful for on a paper leaf to be part of a gratitude tree displayed on the wall. The new Haines City Public Library PHOTOS PROVIDED Bill Bailey and his sons enjoy the petting zoo at last year's Polk County Family Week kick-off. This year's kick-off is Nov. 10 at Winter Haven's Central Park, with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. grand opening is this month, and November's theme will be "Gratitude!" The Lake Alfred Public Library is asking visitors to support the homeless by donating food and/or blankets at the library. In a related activity, residents can drop off non-perishable food items at any Polk Magnify bank location on Nov. 14, with the theme for that day be- ing "I'm grateful for Food and Family." On Nov. 15, free admission to Exploration IV Children's Museum in Lakeland, Bok Tower in Lake Wales and Skate World in Lakeland is a thank- you for donations of blankets, coats, scarves, toiletries, or non-perishable food items for the homeless made at these locations. Talent shows will be held Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at The Chain of Lakes Complex in Winter Haven and at 6 p.m. at EPIC church in Lakeland. Facebook devotees can post what they are thankful for, on Nov. 12, and a random drawing will award one of these a $25 gift certificate. On Nov. 13, people can post photos of someone being kind on Facebook, and again will have a chance at a $25 gift certificate. There will be activities throughout the week too many to mention in a small space. The schedule of events and further information can also be obtained on the website www.polkcountyfamilyweek.com. Past themes include Values, Generation Celebration, Mind, Body & Soul, and Family Reunion. Polk School Superintendent Dr. Sherrie Nickell presents the student essay awards at last year's Polk County Family Week celebration. This year's essay theme is "Why I love my family," and the winners will be announced Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. in Winter Haven's Central Park. Christopher Meyer, M.D. Snehal Patel, M.D. Polk County Family Week celebrated cultural diversity at the 2011 kick-off with an international parade. The kick-off this year will also open with a parade. Polk County Family Week will be observed Nov. 10-16 with a variety of events throughout the week. Every day these skilled surgeons help people get back to their lives. They provide a wide range of general, thoracic and vascular surgeries both open and laparoscopic. And as surgeons on the medical staff at Lake Wales Medical Center, their patients have convenient access to everything from diagnosis through treatment, right here in Lake Wales. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 863-679-2707. General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery of Polk County 1120 Carlton Ave., Suite 1500 Lake Wales, FL 33853 Members of the Medical Staff at Lake Wales Medical Center Lake Wales Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a nartnersh. that proudly includes physician owners, including certain men I the hospital's medical staff Frostproof News Page 19 October 31, 2012 Page 20 Frostproof News October31, 2012 100 FROM PAGE 1 from work. "I only missed one day of work and that was when I had a tooth pulled," he said. "But other than that, I never got sick." Boball was born in Martinsburg, Ohio in 1912. His father was an Austria- Hungarian immigrant and his mother was from West Virginia. He worked alongside his father in the coal mines before his family moved to a farm to break horses. "I didn't like to work in them [coal mines]," he said. "I couldn't wait to go back to school." In 1937, he moved to Cambridge, Ohio to work in the oil fields as a tool dresser and trackman. One year later, he moved to Michigan during a large oil boom, where he worked in a prosperous oil field with over 60 acres and 40 rigs. Friends and family gathered earlier this month at Water's Edge in Lake Wales to celebrate the 100th birthday of former Frostproof resident Joe Boball. During his stay, he met his wife, whose grandmother owned the board- ing house he was staying in. They married in 1940, and three years later, had their eldest daughter, Jenna. Only 15 days after his daughter's birth, Boball was inducted into the army. He served for three years as an engineer during World War II where he aided in the invasion of Okinawa, Japan in 1944. After the war, he returned home and moved with his wife out to an acre of land near Plainwell, where, with his own hands, he built their ranch house, which he considered his life's greatest accomplishment. He worked as the chief operator at an oil refinery for 31 years and loved every day of it. "When you worked in the oil field, you drill one well and then you are -em r r done," he explained. "You had to wait for another well and by then your money was all gone. But at the refinery, you got paid every week." He retired in 1978 and moved to Frostproof in 1983, later retiring at Water's Edge in 2009. Both he and his wife enjoy their company of friends at the assisted living center and at First Baptist Church of Frostproof. "We love being a part of a wonderful church family and love our family at Water's Edge," Boball said. His hobbies and interests in life in- cluded fishing, gardening, automobiles, and motorcycles. In his lifetime, he owned 37 cars and five motorcycles. His first car was a 1933 Model A Ford Roadster, and his favorite car was a 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire. "I liked everything but the gas mile- age," he said. His preferred motorcycle brand was Harley Davidson, with his favorite model being a 1948 he bought in 1974. Having grown up in a time where horses were the main source of trans- portation has given him a finer appre- ciation for automobiles. "Back then, you had to use a horse and buggy just to go into town to get the groceries," he said. Overall, he remains optimistic about the changes within his lifetime and claims life has become better because of them, with better transportation, living standards, and higher income. "I went through the depression where a dollar was worth a dollar and a nickel was worth a nickel," he said. "I used to go out with my girl to Coney Island and get a cup of coffee and two hot dogs for 50 cents." "You get more money now than you did back then," he continued. "Back then, if you had a dollar, you had a lot." PHOTOS PROVIDED The Boballs have been married for 72 years. CENTER FROM PAGE 1 given to families in the Frostproof area during the holidays," Waters noted. "Due to economic conditions, we expect to have a substantial increase in applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas food. Assistance to these families would be impossible without the help of good neighbors in the community." Waters said there are several ways people can help. Food, Food, Food Meats, yams, cranberry sauce, pasta, macaroni and cheese, dried beans, rice, soups, flour, sugar, small oil, drinks/juices, tomato sauce, canned, shelf stable, or pow- dered milk, and canned vegetables/ fruits, and meats and meals (beef stew, chicken and dumplings etc.). Gifts for all ages. "We try to give every child one special gift and two smaller gifts. Gifts should be new or like new. If you desire to wrap your gifts please indicate on the outside if it is for a boy or girl and the age, a category of the gift, i.e. car/ truck, doll, game, sports, arts and crafts," Waters noted. Financial assistance. "We gave gifts to 443 children of our community last Christmas. The financial needs are always great," Waters said. Personal Care Items Deodorant, toothpaste, soap, toothbrush, shampoo etc. are needed for clients. *Volunteer your time. The Care Center is always in need of helping hands. During the holiday season there are many ad- ditional tasks to do such as wrapping gifts, filling food boxes and delivering. Adopt a child or family. Shopping for a particular child or family can make this Christmas time special. Care Center tries to fill specific requests for each child. "Many organizations, businesses and individuals have increased their own Christmas joy by giving to a family in need," Waters noted. You may call the Care Center to be put on their Adopt a Family list. Waters also said community mem- bers can contact the center to "please let us know of any families who could benefit from these special holiday services," he added. "The staff and volunteers of the Frostproof Care Center would like to wish you a joyful and Christ-centered holiday season. We appreciate the continued support throughout the year." |V E NEED YOU! The Lake Wales Republican Party Campaign Headquarters Needs Your Help! Canvass Neighborhoods, MlIake Phone Calls, GET OUT THE VOTE! If you are a registered Republican and need a ride to the polls, Call Our 4 Office For Nlore In-ormation. Early Voting- October 27 To November 3 702 State Rd. 60 East Election Day November 6 Lake Wales, Fl. 33853 A'\' Ph: 863-455-6897 This ad paid for by the Republican Party Of Polk County, not author- ized by any candidate or candidate ILK committee Page 20 Frostproof News v October 31, 2012 OBITUARIES Samuel V. Puntureri Mr. Samuel V. Puntureri, 88, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Clare Bridge of Winter Haven, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. H He was born on Nov. 17, 1923, SamuelV. Puntureri in Apollo, Pa., was raised in Grove City, Pa. and moved to Lake Wales in 2005. He served in the United States Army during WW II. He owned Sam's Barber Shop in Pittsburgh and was a retired head custodian from the North Allegheny Public School District. He was a Life member of the Knights of Columbus, and active in the Elks and Lake Ashton Veterans Association. He was a member of the Catholic Church of Saint Matthew in Winter Haven. His joyful and generous hospitality was known far and wide. You got met at the door with a smile and a glass of homemade wine or a meal. Sam is survived by his wife Judith A. Puntureri, sisters Genevieve Perry of Mercer, Pa. and Stella Stanzione of Tarentum, Pa., brothers Rock Puntureri and wife Louise of Butler, Pa. and Albert Puntureri and wife Judith of Hermitage, Pa., sisters-in-law Patricia Puntureri of Sharon, Pa. and Jacki Puntureri of New Castle, Pa., eighteen nieces and neph- ews, and twenty-six great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lee Ann, a sister Teresa, a brother Vincent, and brothers-in-law Nick Perry and Richard Stanzione. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church of Saint Matthew. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Memorials of remembrance may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice 2329 E.E Griffin Road Bartow, FL 33830. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eleanor 'Nell' Angle Richmond Eleanor (Nell) Angle Richmond died on Oct. 24, "-. days short of her "' "" 96th birthday. . She was born in Rochester, N.Y. and mar- ried Thomas T. Richmond in 1938. They were long-time residents of New Eleanor'Nell'Angle Canaan, Conn., Richmond Bridgewater, Vt. and Lake Wales, Fla. Nell, a strong advocate for women's education, attended The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry N.Y., from which she graduated in 1934 and where she served as a Trustee and Director of the Alumnae Association for many years. She gradu- ated from Smith College and served as both her class representative and President of the Alumnae Association. Nell was a member of the Country Club of New Canaan, the Woodstock, Vt. Country Club, Mountain Lake, Fla. and the US Senior Women's Golf Association. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for many organizations including the New Canaan Sewing Group, The Gardeners, and the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. She also won awards for her needlepoint works. She is survived by her five daughters Ann Jennings of Columbia S.C., Kate Trotman of Key Biscayne, Fla., Carol Orgain of Strafford, Vt., Janet Richmond of North Hollywood Calif. and Sarah Gray of Pittsfield, Vt. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchil- dren, and her brother George Angle of Rochester N.Y. There will be a service in celebration of her life on November 10th at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in New Canaan, Conn. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial gifts may be made to Smith College, Northampton, Mass. 01063. Hoyt Funeral Home and Cremation Services of New Canaan, Conn. is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Knight Evelyn Knight, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at her residence. She was born June 25, 1923, in Cullman, Ala. to the late Charlie W. and Cora B. (Bryant) Waddle; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1949 moving here from Cullman, Ala. She was a sectionizer for Citrus World for 35 years; she was a member of Christ Central, loved to go to church, made the best biscuits in the world, loved southern gospel music and playing checkers. Evelyn was preceded in death by her Husband, Hughie Knight. Survivors include her daughter, Genny (husband Frank) Waters of Lake Wales; son, James L. (wife Ann) Knight of Lake Wales; brother, James Waddle of Bonifay, Fla.; 5 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with Pastor John Cannon and Rev. Jeremy Cook officiating. Interment will be held at the Lake Wales Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. until service time. The webcast of the ser- vice can be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family at www. marionnelson funeralhome.com. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Richard C. 'Dick' Jerrils Mr. Richard C. "Dick" Jerrils, 84 of Lake Wales, Fla., formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at Winter Haven Hospital. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. Jimmie Lou Pennington Jimmie Lou Pennington of Frostproof passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was 85. Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Frostproof is handling arrangements. Words of Comfort Let us be like a bird for a moment perched on a frail branch while he sings, though he feels it bend, yet he sings his song, knowing that he has wings. 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PHOTOS BY DEBRA GOUVELLIS Join us Nov 3rd 10 AM 10 PM \ Gospel Fest All proceeds from Chicken Dinners for sale PLUS a portion of admissions benefiting SendMeMissions & The Homeless Coalition Visit our website for FULL Entertainment schedule! Bring a lawn chair to relax & enjoy the music October 31, 2012 Frostproof News Page 21 j-A - ~c,~,~~ Pae2 rspofNesOtbr3,21 Bulldogs tune up for playoff showdown with win Playoff berth on the line this Friday against Lakeland Christian By BRIAN ACKLEY BACKLEY @ HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM For the Frostproof Bulldogs, it surely was a little hard to not at least peek ahead to Friday night's showdown with district foe Lakeland Christian. That's because the winner of that game at Faris Brannen Stadium will punch a ticket to the post-season playoffs, and the loser will not. The Vikings come in at 6-2, but haven't quite played the level of competition that Frostproof has seen this year. They won at home against Cardinal Mooney, 20-17, for their district win. Frostproof's district win also came over Mooney, on the road, 33-19. LCS also lost to Fort Meade, 37-34 (Frostproof lost 17-16), after blowing a 21-0 lead, and tipped Tenoroc, 35-27, earlier in the year. The Bulldogs turned in a solid performance at home last Friday night, outdistancing Tenoroc 24-8 in a non-district matchup, not looking too far ahead to LCS. But when you do look, there's much to like about the Vikings, starting with their talented quarterback Christian Alexander. "I feel like our guys are getting bet- ter every week, and that's what we try to do," said Head Coach Price Harris. "Lakeland Christian is a good foot- ball team. It's going to take us work- ing on our fundamentals and making sure we take care of ourselves. I really feel like that's the biggest thing for us this week. We've got to take away what they want to do, of course, but it really comes down to our execu- tion, the way we handle things. If we take care of us, good things are going to happen. Our guys are putting their time in, paying attention, putting time in the film, in to practice." Alexander has thrown for over 1,700 yards this season, and has 21 touch- down throws. "He makes a difference. He throws the ball great, on time. We've got a lot of respect for them. We've got a man- tra here, you respect all and you fear none. We're always going to respect them. The quarterback makes them very tough," Harris added. "They're going to get their kids out in space, it's really going to come down if we can tackle. We have to make sure that .!! .-- -1 . Is-. .. .. .. -- ., .~? "'" '-' .-.- ,- -r., - "- 1 PHOTO BY K.M. THORNTON SR. Cecil Cherry tries to break through a few Tenoroc tacklers during high school football action WIN 123 Friday night in Frostproof. A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PUT OUR OWN CARE COORDINATOR BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN. "My whole family is thankful that my knee replacement gave me my life back...especially I my horse, Hot 'Lil Badger." Christene Griffin, RN Joint Replacement Care Coordinator Florida Hospital Center for Bone, Joint & Spine Christene chose our Center because as an OR nurse, she worked directly with the surgical team for five years. It was also because she wanted the best technology with the most ;- compassionate care. And it certainly was a plus that the Center is ranked by HealthGrades. the leading independent health care ratings organization, in the top 109b nationally for Orthopedic SServices. Now, Christene is our Joint Replacement Care I--3 Coordinator, sharing her knowledge, her insight, .. her compassion...and her new lease on life. STake your first step toward a life free of joint pain. Call (863) 402-3627 or visit www.FHHeartland.org. FLORIDA HOSPITAL 100 HE-IARTLAND MEDICAL CENTER Center for Bone, joint & Spine : ,' I October 31, 2012 Page 22 Frostproof News '"- ;I .si. ;- ,-. October 31, 2012 Frostproof News Page 23 WIN FROM PAGE 22 we tackle kids in space, that's going to be big for us." Frostproof took firm control of things against Tenoroc in the third quarter, scoring on their first two possessions, thanks in large part to Kaleel Gaines. His team needed 12 plays to take the opening kick of the third quarter 76 yards for a 12-0 lead. Gaines had six of those runs, including a 13 yarder and a 14 yarder. He actually scored on the play before Trevis Harrington scored from 25 yards out, but his run was called back on a holding penalty. The second possession was a short one. Casey Thomas returned a Tenoroc punt 19 yards to the Titans 31, and the Bulldogs increased their lead to 18-0 just two plays later. Major Plain hauled in a 14-yard catch and then Kaleel Gaines went off right tackles from 17 yards out. Unofficially, Gaines ran for 136 yards on the night. The Titans rallied on their next possession on a long but quick drive as quarterback Victor Smith Jr. threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Darrien Laster with 2:05 to go in the third quarter. That pair hooked up again on the two-point conver- sion pass and the visitors had sliced Frostproof's lead to just 18-8. But any momentum swing that -_- 7 ,, -. - PHOTOS BY K.M. THORNTON SR. The Frostproof defense has been stout most of the season, as they showed again Friday, but will face perhaps their biggest test of the season this Friday when they host Lakeland Christian. Here, Trevis Harrington and Kaleel Gaines combine to make a stop. Tenoroc hoped to get was quickly dashed by Reggie Allen, who field a short kick at his own 25, and broke the return up the right sideline for Frostproof's fourth touchdown of the night. The two-point conversion, which was originally good but called back on a pen- alty, failed from the seven yard line leaving the S Bulldogs up 24-8 With 1:51 to play S.. Frostproof's Daniel Knighten breaks off a 17 yard run S- in the first quarter Friday night against Tenoroc. in the third. Extra points were one of the nega- tives of the night. Frostproof was 0-for-3 in PAT kicks, and missed on their only two-point try. The first half wasn't much like the second half in any fashion. The Bulldogs needed just three plays to move 66 yards on their first possession of the game, scoring what turned out to be the only points of the first two quarters. Taking over at their own 34, Kaleel Gaines ripped of 46 yards to the Titans 20. From there, Daniel Knighten scampered around right end for 17 yards to the Tenoroc three, where Cecil Cherry finished things off with a three -yard run up the middle. The kick was no good, but the Bulldogs were on top with 7:55 left in the first. Much of the second quarter was played in a stiff wind and light rain squall, although it was not a big fac- tor in either team's ability to score. Frostproof controlled much of the clock, putting together drives of 14 and 11 plays but getting no points. The Bulldogs started at their own 11 on their second possession of the first quarter, and drove to the Tenoroc 30 before the drive ended in an interception. Quarterback Xavier Gaines had a 20-yard run on a third-and-18 play early in the drive, while Major Plains had a pass catch for nine yards and Allen snared one for 12. Later in the half, Frostproof began at its own 21, and pushed to the Tenoroc 34 before the drive again stalled. Kaleel Gaines had a 15 yard run on that possession, and Allen had a another 12-yard grab. It was a significantly cleaner half in terms of penalties for the Bulldogs than they had put up in recent weeks. In fact, they were only flagged two times for 20 yards in penalties in the first two quarters Friday night. After the Bulldogs district show- down next week, they will close the regular season on the road at Auburndale. Tenoroc came into Friday night's game with just one win on the season, a 36-0 triumph against Poinciana. Frostproof improved to 5-3 overall. 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I ---` I- I-I-----~--- .. 1-tilI.- .--~~iL- ~-C~-_i-i _CIl~iL- ^i1 -tiit-li ~----- October 31, 2012 Frostproof News Page 23 County Property Tax Exemption OK will level playing field By STEVE STEINER SSTEINER @ HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM Many voters may already be aware there are 11 amendments being proposed on the ballot by the state. Perhaps going overlooked is the fact there is one further amendment voters will have to decide; only this one is being proposed by the county: "The County Property Tax Exemption Question." The amendment asks voters to con- sider a property tax exemption for new businesses, as well as the expansion of existing businesses that are consider- ing creating new, full-time jobs in the county. Its purpose is to woo new businesses while at the same time assist current employers. According to Commissioner Melony Bell, who represents District 2, Polk County is currently at a distinct disadvantage. The nine counties that border Polk already have similar measures in place. It has had a negative impact. "I know there have been some companies that have told me that 'Hillsborough has offered me incen- tives to move,'" she said. "We need to be able to compete with other counties." If amendment succeeds Should the measure win voter ap- proval, the Central Florida Development Council will be the administering agency overseeing the operation of the program, npiiliii, ?n!l C3- h b I j 1 A K which Bell said is being spun off the BOCC into a semi-autonomous agency. "We'll be the conduit," said Rodney Carson, Director of Economic Development for the CFDC. The agency, he said, will take applications for the program and then submit recommenda- tions to the BOCC, which will make all decisions. "Our charge is to increase the number of higher-skilled, higher wage businesses." It is what the CFDC already has been doing for more than the past two de- cades, said Carson. It employs a number of strategies, including both initiating prospective businesses as well as fielding inquiries. If the exemption is approved, any business seeking to move, or any business looking to expand, will have to meet certain guidelines and criteria that are still being developed. "We will look at what Enterprise Florida has, and look to see what other counties have in place," he said. "We don't want to put more on the table than we have to." The goal is to negate what other incentives surrounding counties have, so as not to have an advantage over Polk County. The CFDC will also be charged with the responsibility of enforcing the criteria established. There will be a monitoring system, he said. It may be similar to what already exists. Businesses will have to establish the jobs and will have to perform according to terms it has signed. Currently, said Carson, there are both companies that do not want any incentives, as well as those that want as many as possible. The former, he said, exists because some companies may find the ability to fulfill the incentives too onerous. Has it paid off? In 2011, according to Carson, 11 com- panies made announcements they were either relocating to Polk County, or ex- panding. Those companies announced they would be making $191 million in capital investments. "That equates to $981,000 in ad valorem taxes for the county, and $1.1 million in school taxes," said Carson. He further explained that the school tax is separate and apart from the county; regardless whether the amendment passes, exemption from school taxes does not exist. Continuing, the 11 companies an- nounced it would be creating 597 new jobs; plus announced another 78 jobs were saved. The average wage of those jobs, said Carson, was $37,000. Is it worth it? District 1 Polk County Commissioner Bob English believes the measure will pay for itself in the long run; he introduced the measure and has been a staunch advocate for it. While objections have been raised that the county would be giving away money in ad valorem property taxes, English believes that there will be a payoff in the long run. "The idea is the jobs they create will outweigh the disadvantage of not paying property taxes," he said. English added that should all terms and conditions be met, a business will receive the exemption for 10 years. After the tenth year, though, it will be pay its property tax. A further inducement is the cur- rent impact fee moratorium on construction, which sunsets January 2013. A business that qualifies for the exemption (should it pass), will also be eligible for the impact fee morato- rium. "There are two reasons to come here," said English. About District 2 The communities in District 2 includes Bartow, Fort Meade, Lake Wales, Frostproof, Highland Park, Hillcrest Heights and Babson Park. Counties bordering Polk The nine counties bordering Polk are Sumter, Pasco, Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Hardee, Manatee and Highlands. 5:/ -7 r- ** '.. throat? Meet Ajay K. Mangal, M.D., board certified in otolaryngology, and here to serve all your ear, nose and throat needs. Call 863-676-6151 to schedule an appointment. Ear, Nose & Throat of Polk County 1255 State Road 60 E., Suite 200 Lake Wales www.ENTPolk.com ". Polk ic ;iturl f go *lt r ter- IGoerl en aokC utyBidr A o a otion - -as PlkAsocatonofR altr Laelan Assciaton*o Reator l I GeorgeLindseyForPolkCountyCommission Poiatiael ,wo foM pld appreo by Geoge Lkdsey. Republan. foPot Couly Coawmm D October 31, 2012 Page 24 Frostproof News .IS .I Frostproof News Page 25 October 31 2012 COUNTY BRIEFS Bok Tower Gardens needs volunteers for holidays Bok Tower Gardens needs the time and talent of more than 200 volunteers to help with this year's Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. Volunteers help prepare decorations, greet visitors, lead tours through the home, and drive shuttles during the six-week event that happens from Nov. 23-Jan. 6. Training will be offered during volun- teer orientation sessions on Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. All new volunteers must attend one of these sessions to participate. As a nonprofit organization, volun- teers are vital to daily operations of the Gardens. Their contribution of time and talent are significant to the success of various programs, as well as the comfort and overall experience of nearly 160,000 annual visitors. Each year, volunteers donate more than 30,000 hours of ser- vice. Volunteers donating more than 50 hours of service are recognized for their contribution with benefits including a tour of the Singing Tower, a complimen- tary membership to the Gardens, and free passes for family and friends. For information or to apply to become a volunteer, visit www.boktowergardens. org/volunteer, call 863-734-1211 or email lallen@boktower.org. Wednesday is last day to seek mail-in ballot Polk County voters who plan to vote by mail in the Nov. 6 General Election have until today to submit a request for a ballot to be mailed. Requests can be made by calling 863-534-5888 or by visiting polkelections.com. Voted ballots may be returned by mail, or dropped off at Elections Headquarters in Bartow until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Tax bills are in the mail The 2012 property tax notices to all of Polk County's property owners were mailed out on Tuesday, Oct. 30. "Property owners should be receiv- ing their bills in the mail this week," said Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder. Each year, Tedder and his staff announce the mailing of tax bills to property owners, knowing that up to 1 percent of the bills each year will come back as not deliverable due to incorrect addresses. Tedder reminds taxpayers that their taxes are due, whether they receive a tax bill or not, citing Florida law which clearly places the burden of responsibility for pay- ment of taxes on the property owner. Tedder's staff reports more than 331,230 property tax bills will go out in the mail this week. The only exceptions to this are those property owners who have opted to pay by an installment plan. For them, no November bill will be sent; instead, they will be notified of third quarter installment payments due Dec. 1. Taxes for 2012 have a total taxable amount of $492,357,950 as compared to last year's tax roll which had a total taxable amount of $514,206,073. This year's tax roll represents a 4 percent decrease in taxes and assessments billed from the prior year and down 11 percent from three years ago. Property owners who do not receive their property tax notices) by Thursday, Nov. 15 should contact the Tax Collector's Office. Local callers may call 863-534-4700; callers outside the local access area may call toll free 855-765- 5829 (855-POLK-TAX). Smithsonian Photography Exhibit opens Polk Museum of Art's curator of art Adam Justice will lead a tour of the Museum's first Smithsonian exhibition, "In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits from the Harry Warnecke Studio" on Friday, Nov. 9. The tour runs from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and is free with regular Museum admission. The exhibition, which was organized by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, contains 24 color photographs from the 1930s and 1940s, including Hollywood icons such as Lucille Ball, Roy Rogers and Louis Armstrong. The exhibition will run through Jan. 12. The Polk County History Center will have a display itself and it opens this weekend. It will show Polk Portraits and among them will be George Jenkins, the founder of Publix, Bartow resident and former NFL star Ken Riley and Frank Lloyd Wright who designed a handful of buildings in Polk County, for example. The artwork will be on display in the History Center at 100 E. Main St., through Saturday, Jan. 12. There will be an opening reception Nov. 2 at the Polk County History Center for Polk Portraits. Veterans ceremony set in Winter Haven On Saturday, Nov. 10 the community of Traditions will dedicate a Veterans Memorial "For All Who Served." The ceremony will be held at the clubhouse located at 4100 Bedford Ave., Winter Haven, FL 33884 and starts at 10 a.m. The formal ceremony will be per- formed with aid of the VFW, ROTC of Haines City, the Patriot Guard Riders and various veterans groups. Winter Haven Commissioners, State Rep. John Wood will be in attendance. Richard III is coming Polk State Theatre will perform William Shakespeare's "Richard III," during a nine-day run. The shows will be performed from Nov. 7-11 and 15-18 at the Fine Arts Theatre on the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. All are at 7:30 p.m. ex- cept Sunday matinees, are at 2:30 p.m. They are free for Polk State students and employees, as well as high school students with school IDs, but $5 for the general public. There are no advance ticket sales. "Richard III" is Polk State Theatre's second Shakespeare performance, following last spring's "The Taming of the Shrew." The play follows Richard's pursuit of England's throne, a prize he's deter- mined to win no matter how many lies he must tell or people he must kill along the way. 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VOTE HALL FOR: * NO NEW TAXES * CREATION OF NEW JOBS * RESTORE OUR ECONOMY * ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT * TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT QUALIFIED! * A true conservative Republican for over 25 years * Worked for Polk County Government for 34 years, 24 years in management * Certified Public Manager, Government Operations * Bachelors Degree, Business Administration specializing in Management * Associates Degree, Engineering Technology * Former Director for three different County Divisions * Understands the County's budgeting process * Give the people a budget they can afford, and a budget they can understand * Maintain my commitment to our Public Safety Officials; Sheriff's Office, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services * The Board will work closer with Constitutional Offices to augment & enhance services provided * Committed to looking for efficiencies in all programs * Committed to preserving Polk County's heritage & r." h' 1 ir I.: lu'ul ^ .I-ri r 3i,.-. ;: * T.:ij,.^h ^ :,:.r,,:,n.,- hminn z r.qj -' ,:n',i,:n I.:. Pae2 rspofNesOtbr3,21 Plenty of treats, few tricks in Frostproof Saturday PHOTOS BY K.M. THORNTON SR. A hay wagon was a fun and old-fashioned way to get around to find all the treats Saturday night in Frostproof, as members of the First Baptist Church happily discovered. Right: There was nothing scary about Cierra SAnderson. In fact, she was a pretty as a prin- cess, an Indian Princess, that is. In this case, Sacajawea, who helped Lewis and Clark during their famous expedition to the west coast. Gabriella Morrison proved that you're never too young to enjoy the fun of Halloween. And we suspect her grandmother Treva Morrison enjoyed the holiday festivities as well. a rr vann NirCa 'a nA au I AnI /l - uOy IR an W pm O AII C RINmle * Restaurant Syle Dining Experiem * Personalized Serice Plans * Housekeeping & Laundry Services * Exllent Aprment hoes SScheduled Transportation * 24Hour,Well-Trained, (ring Associates Call s today sp byfor a visit join us far lunch, or all of the above! You are always welcome! AIAVANNAH R URT I SS STEI) 1. IV IN G RI I I N ti ut sll /i 12 East Grove Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 679-8246 __ www.savannahcourtlakewales.com Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888 tour digessUv. '.,stem5 c 0. on trac~. Turn to board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. E. Moshe Izsak for your digestive problems. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 863-676-0852. OF POLK COUNTY 1120 Carlton Ave., Suite 1600 Lake Wales ;-c~-~rYI1~3la~-LBCI11~ --- -I -- Page 26 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 4 .T~: ,Ttoe 3.22FrspofNw Pae7 PHOTOS BY K M THORNTON SR Above: These costumes are so good and colorful, it's almost hard to tell who is real and who isn't. Just in case you couldn't tell, that's 4-year old Shylo Montgomery, left, as a Monster High doll and her 2-year old sister Layla, a kitten. The guy on the right is not real. Right: Making sure there were a few scary tricks in the mix were, from left: Crystal Williams, Anne Williams and Roger Keller. Saturday night was the official "trick or treat" night in Frost- proof, and there were plenty of activities sponsored by local churches as well. Darlene Dahn (white and pink rabbit ears, and indeed, a little cotton tail) hands out treats and hot apple cider at the Frostproof First United Methodist Church Saturday. Sometimes, it's just hard to wait until you get home to enjoy the treats, in this case, treats passed out during the "Trunk or Treat" event at Frostproof's First Baptist Church. The -M in utes -or-Less ER. arilc P 1ale ce.0 ^Bfl,_ ..^ ,4 -4 Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. You'll find these at Lake Wales Medical Center. The experienced E.R. physicians and the entire team are committed to working diligently to have you initially seen by a clinical professional* within 30 minutes of your arrival. If you need an E.R. fast, try our fast E.R. Once you do, you won't want to go anywhere else. For more information, visit LakeWalesMedicalCenter.com. LPv. u We4 *Clinical professional is defined as a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. Lake Wales Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, induding certain members of the hospital's medical staff. Frostproof News Page 27 October 31 2012 Pae2 rspofNesOtbr3,21 Board takes first step toward superintendent search Discussion centers around consultants, scope, timeline By MARY CANNADAY MCANNADAY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM The Polk County School Board took the first step last Tuesday toward looking for a school superintendent to replace Sherrie Nickell, who has announced she will retire in June 2013. Opening their work session with a lengthy discussion about how and when to start looking, board members came to agreement on two things: that the search should be national in scope and that the Florida School Boards Association should be considered as a contender for the search process. The FSBA represents all school board members throughout Florida. Wayne Blanton, executive director of the FSBA will speak to the board at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 about the services his agency can provide. Board member Lori Cunningham said there were advantages to using the FSBA. "They know a lot of the players. It might be good to take advantage of their expertise," she said. "I did not come away with a favorable view of the company we used for the last search," she added. "I would like to try someone different." Although the board agreed that the FSBA should have a shot at the con- tract, some felt that other companies should be considered as well. In spite Sof the $8,000 price tag for an FSBA search, well below the $50,000 the district paid for the last search, Board Dr. Sherrie Nickell member Kay Fields said, "We need to get the best candidates we can." Fields was of the opinion that the search should be national, that the board should take its time in finding the right candidate, and that at least three firms should be considered. "We're acting like the FSBA will be our saving grace," she said. Incoming board member Hunt Berryman agreed, saying, "I'm OK with hearing from Dr. Blanton Nov. 7. I just don't think we should make a decision that day," (about which firm to use.) Berryman also expressed concern that Florida's Sunshine Law would deter some applicants, because their names were sure to be published. Board chairperson Hazel Sellers, who initiated the contact with FSBA and distributed a packet from them to board members, said Blanton could actually supply a list of other search firms, and she would ask him to do so. She also suggested that board members call other board members throughout the state to see what their experience has been with various search firms. Because the search process is personnel-oriented, it-does not require a bidding process for the cho- sen firm, according to board attorney Wes Bridges. Other issues that arose were setting a timeline for starting the search as well as determining when the new superintendent would be hired. "If a firm is not chosen in November, we'll run into the holidays, and the search won't begin until January," board member Tim Harris noted. At issue also is the reason for Nickell's decision to retire: health issues within her family. "Dr. Nickell would like us to move to transition fairly quickly," Sellers said. "She would like to be here to help transition the new superinten- dent." Sellers said if the search is initiated in November, they might have a person hired by February or March. The overriding sentiment in the end was that the process should not be rushed. "I remember the rush last time," Dick Mullenax said. "We may limit our options if we impose a timeline." Harris said because the require- ments and parameters of what the board wants in a superintendent were still in place from the last search, "We just need to speed getting the process started. I personally don't want to go the interim route," he added. Board member Debra Wright said she also thought the board should look at the pay scale for the position. "You get what you pay for," she said. "We also need to have regard for the 94,000 students in our district." "I don't think there's a more important position than this one," Cunningham agreed. ON NI -NLE Don't miss what's happening in your area. WWW. frostproofnews.net Are you tired all the time? Do you snore at night? 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Lake Wales Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly in- cludes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital's medical staff. October 31, 2012 Page 28 Frostproof News Worth waiting a year for inaugural event Originally scheduled to debut last year, wellness expo drew about 800 people By CATHY PALMER CORRESPONDENT More than 500 Haines City area residents joined the city Parks and Recreation Department and 60 vendors at the recent Wellness Expo at Lake Eva Banquet Hall. The eighth annual event drew vendors who offered free health screen- ings including blood pressure readings, vision and hearing tests, along with health-related information from other vendors. The Wellness Expo also coincided with the first annual Stride for Fitness 5-kilometer race which snaked runners around Lake Eva and its environs. The inaugural run was scheduled for last year, but had to be canceled because of rain, according to Haines City Parks and Recreation Department Events coordi- nator Holly Carter. "But it went really well this year," Carter said. "We had lots of runners and lots of help making the race and expo a success." Helping out with the race and run were "countless" volunteers, according to Carter. "We couldn't do anything with out their help," she said. Also helping organize and manage the run were staff from Anytime Fitness, she said. Vendors at the Expo paid $25 per booth which helped pay for trophies for the top runners, Carter explained. "Any money that's left over goes to buy Christmas presents for under-privileged children," she said. "What we try to do with this Expo is provide a service to the community," she said. "This gives people a chance PHOTOS BY AL PALMER Holly Carter of the Haines City Parks and Recreation Department organized the Wellness Expo and Stride for Fitness 5 K run in October at Lake Eva Park. to get health checks and gather health- related information they may need in the future." Carter said this year's attendance was a "good turnout" with estimates on attendance ranging from 500 to 800. "We have a lot of people who come out every year," she added. Heading the list of volunteers for this year's events was a 25-member contingent from Haines City High School's Junior ROTC unit. "Those kids were here early, manned the race route and provided water to the runners and then helped out at the Expo," the event coordinator said. Runners ready for the Stride for Fitness 5K run around Lake Eva Visitors toured the vendor booths at Haines City's Wellness Expo. With projects, Polk State nursing students educate new moms More than 60 Polk State nursing students displayed projects that will educate new mothers on everything from breastfeeding positions to post- partum depression. The students are all in their third semester of the nursing program, when their studies focus on Maternal-Child Nursing and Women's Health. Since fall 2011, students in the term have been required to delve into a par- ticular aspect of childbirth, be it caring for the mother's clogged milk ducts or swaddling a newborn. Students must use the informa- tion they glean to educate patients in a clinical setting. They also design presentation boards, which were displayed in the Winter Haven Fine Arts building. The boards are graded by Nursing staff and, in many cases, end up at either Winter Haven Hospital's Regency Center for Women and Infants or Lakeland Regional Medical Center, where future patients will benefit from the information. Nursing Professor Marcia Scott, stroll- .ing through the rows of projects, said she's always impressed by the students' creativity. "It's amazing. I'm always blown away," she said, as she passed a project that used a carved pumpkin to illustrate a Caesarean-section incision. The project is essential practice for the students, who will have to educate their patients on a daily basis when they enter the workforce, Scott said. Student Nikki Beals, herself a mother of four, chose the topic of postpartum depression. It may not be the most fun topic related to new motherhood, but it's one of the most important to discuss, she said. Beals, who has already presented her information to a patient, said the experience was a valuable one. "My patient was really receptive to the information. This project will help make me a better nurse. As nurses, we can't just push medication and discharge our patients, we have to really care about them and teach them to help themselves," she said. Student Aline Garcia, who built her presentation board around a large pair of rubber breasts that she had express delivered to her home from Amazon, based her project on breastfeeding and the numerous difficulties that it can pose for new moms. Garcia, a mother of a 9-year-old, said she wasn't provided much information about breastfeeding, and wanted to save others from the discomfort and confusion she experienced. "I had a lot of problems when I was breastfeeding. People would tell me to use heat, and others would tell me to use cold, to relieve the pain," Garcia said, referring to the swelling and clogged milk ducts that some breastfeeding mothers often experience. "Evidence-based practice tells us that you should use cold to relieve pain in between feedings but heat right before a feeding to help the milk come out easier." With her project, and its eye-popping, lifelike breasts, she hopes to help other new mothers experience the joys of breastfeeding. "Even though it wasn't always easy, I felt I did something really special for my child by breastfeeding for a year and two months. I wanted to educate other mothers so they can do the same." Polk State's Nursing Program is one of several Health Sciences programs offered by the College. The Nursing Program offers Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degrees, and serves approximately 400 students in any given term. Approximately 60 percent of Polk County's registered nurses gradu- ated from Polk State. Winter Haven Hospital Compassion. Innovation.Trust. I ^;-;-' I 9~r --=--- Frostproof News Page 29 October 31, 2012 Page 30 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 FEELING FIT BRIEFS CPR seminar coming to Bartow, Lake Wales Citizen CPR, a non-profit United Way Community Partner is holding Save a Life on Nov. 17, at Bartow Civic Center, Christ Church on the Move in Lake Wales and Ridge Career Center in Winter Haven. This offers free Hands Only CPR training to the community Hands Only CPR is an effective rescue breathing method when a bystander witnesses someone collapse in cardiac arrest. Eighty-five percent of cardiac arrests happen in the home, statistics show. Hands Only CPR training can be taught in a one-hour session. People can pre-register for one of these three loca- tions. At all locations registration and refreshments starts at 8:30 a.m. Training runs from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. The agency will teach Hands Only Adult CPR, relief of choking and an introduction to the AED (automotive external defibrillator). This is a non-certification course but still a valid way to learn to save your loved one's life. Pre- registration is requested. Contact Citizen CPR at 863-680-1277 or 291-5977, or register at www.citizencprinc. com. Veteran Info fair to help veterans Polk State Lakeland has a Veteran Information Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 in room LTB 1100. Representatives from Polk State Student Financial Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Florida Department ofVeterans Affairs, Polk CountyVeterans Services, and PolkWorks will be onsite. Other veterans' organizations, includ- ing Wounded Warrior, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans, and others will also be represented. Also, nearly two-dozen veteran-friendly em- ployers have also agreed to participate, including GEICO, Pepperidge Farm and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The event will also feature aVA Mobile Medical Clinic and aVA Mobile Rehabilitation Clinic. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive information about veteran ben- efits and services, make contacts within the veteran community, and speak with veteran-friendly employers about work- related topics. All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Free food will be provided. For information, contact Polk State Veteran Advisor Ken Agosta at 863-297- 1010, ext. 6360, or kagosta@polk.edu. Polk State Lakeland is at 3425 Winter Lake Road. Battle of Guns & Hoses The inaugural Battle of Guns & Hoses Bar-B-Q is set from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, to feature barbecue ribs cooking contest between policemen and firefighters for a trophy and year-long bragging rights. This is the first fundraising event for Green & Gold and the B Street Community Center since ownership of the center was transferred from the city to the Foundation. Lake Wales Medical Center is the major sponsor and will provide the food. Also, contributing to the event are Citizens Bank & Trust and Sorensen & Schade Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep. Candlelight Christian Academy, located on the corner of State Road 17 and Sessoms Ave. in Lake Wales, hosts this event on their premises. There will be classic cars on display from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets or additional information are available from Carole Kuehn 863-676- 8986 or B Street Community Center, 230 B Street, Lake Wales, 863-679-8091. It costs $8 for a barbecue ribs dinner or $7 for either pulled pork sandwich plate or beef brisket sandwich plate. Battle of the Belts to tackle buckling up behind the wheel Lakeland Regional's Trauma Support Department is part of the "Battle of the Belts" Program in Polk County, partner- ing with All Children's Hospital and lo- cal high schools to create awareness for student drivers to buckle up for safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers, statistics show. Teens have a higher fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group and the lowest safety belt use rates of all drivers. According to All Children's Hospital, the Battle of the Belts program was initiated to change these statistics and increase safety belt use among teenag- ers. The goal is for high school students to convince their peers to always wear their safety belts. LRMC to host 'Pics on the Promenade' On Friday, Nov. 9 the Lakeland Regional hosts Pics on the Promenade. This free family-friendly community event will kick off the holiday season with an American classic: White Christmas. The movie will begin at the Lake Mirror Promenade at dusk, approximately 6:30 p.m. The outdoor promenade is beside the Lake Mirror Center, which is located at 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. With Downtown Lakeland as its backdrop, a children's park next door, and art displays on site, the atmosphere of this event will make it an evening to remember. Lakeland Regional presents this to the community as family, friends, and neighbors gather to see one of Hollywood's greatest movies on the big screen this holiday season. For information, call 863-687-1400. Robotic surgery program taking participants Polk State College is n participants to the first Robotic Surgery Creden program unlike any oth "This is truly a unique Nothing else like it exist Parekattil, director of ur botic surgery at Winter who is also serving as th Polk State Robotic Surge Program. Polk State's Robotic Su Credential Program for establishes formalized t licensed registered nurs cians who participate in surgeries, filling an educ has grown more pronou rise of robot-assisted su "There is a lot of em training the surgeons procedures, but not fo and technicians. For ev a robotic procedure, tl six members of the op staff. This is the first st ing all the members of Parekattil said. The Polk State Robotic Credential Program mix and hands-on experience SYou deserve ?71 1137 Dru Lake Wa -Ba2-w, Bartow, F ow accepting Haven Hospital's da Vinci Surgical session of its System. After participants register, they tial Program, a will receive information on how to com- er in the world. plete online modules, which include Opportunity. training videos created by Parekattil and s," said Dr. Sijo members of his surgical staff. ology and ro- Up until now, nurses and surgical Haven Hospital, technicians primarily learned their ie director of the functions on the job, a method that ery Credential is not ideal, said Registered Nurse Lynn Mulder, a member of Parekattil's irgery surgical team. the first time "This program is going to be a good raining for basis for the participants who can then es and techni- tailor it to their needs," Mulder said. robot-assisted Polk State Nursing Director Annette cation gap that Hutcherson said the College plans nced with the three to four sessions of the cre- rgery. dential program each year, with the phasis on second session planned for Nov. 7-9 who do robotic to coincide with the Robotic Assisted r the.nurses Microsurgical & Endoscopic Society's very surgeon in second annual Multispecialty Robotic here are five or Microsurgery Symposium, which will rating room take place Nov. 9-11 in Tampa. tep, in train- "People coming from all over the f the team," state, country and world for the RAMSES event will be able to come to c Surgery Polk State for this training," Hutcherson :es online study said. ce with Winter Each session of Polk State's Robotic personalized quality health care! I Benigno Feliciano, M.D Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiac Diseases Treating all High Blood Pressure ,,i, ;I,.I--- .*- Pulmonary Diseases Osteo/ Rheumatoid Arthritis an rir(1seS:-;S: Hypo/Hyperthyroidism Diabetes lid Circle Skin Diseases/ Cancer les, Florida High Cholesterol -y Mlv, su ite 110 Strokes Fiorida Wound Care Se habla Espanol Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 863-533-1617 I Accepting new patients 16 and older Walk ins welcome Same day appointments ,h ",t -:A .... .. . .. ' Surgery Credential Program will ac- cept 10-12 participants. Nurses who earn the credential will also receive 20 continuing-education credits. The cost for the program is $500. To register go to roboticnursing.org, or contact Hutcherson at ahutcherson@ polk.edu or 863-292-3769. Page 30 Frostproof News October 31, 2012 Facial nerve can cause unbearable pain DEAR DRS. DONOHUE AND ROACH: I travel a great deal and am thus unable to read your column regularly. If you have not covered this subject, please tell your readers about trigeminal neurology. I suffered for three years with severe jaw pain before my dentist diagnosed me and sent me to a neurologist. PK. ANSWER: I'm pretty sure, P.K., that you mean trigeminal neuralgia. The trigeminal nerve relays to the brain all the sensations arising on the face. It also controls the chewing muscles. Trigeminal neuralgia consists of sud- den attacks of unbearable facial pain centered on a cheek, the chin, the jaw or part of the lip or gums. The pain is brief, lasting seconds to minutes. A person with this disorder is in constant fear of another attack arising unexpect- edly. A breeze blowing on the face, chewing, talking or brushing the teeth can provoke an attack. Sometimes it happens without a recognizable cause. This nerve problem most often arises in middle ages or older. One underlying cause of trigeminal neuralgia has to do with an artery that encircles the nerve. Pulsations of the artery often are the root cause of the "2 , I& --low~ Loo TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH painful attacks. The pulsations irritate the trigeminal nerve. A neurologist is the right doctor to see about this problem. Treatment with medicines often can control attacks. Carbamazepine, lamotrigine and baclofen are the names of some of the medicines used for treatment. The doctor gradually increases the dose of medicine until success is achieved. If medicines are unable to control attacks, then a number of other ways of dealing with the trigeminal nerve are available. One way is to protect the nerve from the encircling artery. A neurosurgeon is the doctor equipped to perform this operation. If you're on medicine now, how are you doing? I'm interested in knowing what has happened to you. DEAR DRS. DONOHUE AND ROACH: I finished chemo and radia- tion therapy in September of 2008. In December of 2010, I started bringing up yellow and green phlegm. After see- ing many doctors, one finally suggested a culture of a sputum sample. The germ involved was Pseudomonas. I was given 21 daily infusions of tobramycin, and after the infusion used a nebulizer containing tobramycin. The doctor says Pseudomonas never goes away, but.it can be controlled. Is this so? M.S. ANSWER: Pseudomonas (SUE-duh- MOAN-iss) is a bacterium found in waters, soil, plants, hot tubs and many hospital sites. It is difficult to eradicate. Only a few antibiotics are effective against it. Most often, infections with this germ are seen in people who have other illnesses. In some instances, it can be eradicated. I don't know if you're under treatment right now. I imagine your doctor will stop treatment eventually and see how you do on your own. If need be, antibiotic therapy can be restarted if Pseudomonas raises its ugly head again. DEAR DRS. DONOHUE AND ROACH: My son is 14. Our neighbor was a professional boxer for a few years. He still trains boxers in his garage and yard. He thinks my son would be a natural for boxing. My son is eager to start. I'm not so eager. I'm concerned about head blows and the damage they cause later in life. What's your opinion? J.K. ANSWER: I don't believe that any sport compares with boxing when it comes to exhausting work. A three- minute round drains more energy than most other sports burn in an hour. Continuous upper-body action demands greater energy than does pure leg action. Head injuries with the potential for brain damage at a later date are a big concern. I would give the boy permis- sion only if head blows were eliminated completely in his training. Drs. Donohue and Roach regret that they are unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may write the doctors or request an order form of available health newsletters at PO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- 6475. 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BA. HOME, Area of nice well maintained homes, spacious modern floor plan, great room concept, master suite with bonus room and access to lanai and deck, large deck with fire-pit and dock, JUST REDUCED TO $165,000, ID # 5707 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m NEAR LAKE WAILES LAKE, 3 Br. 2 Ba. on Large Lot, Home has wood floors and tile, kitchen has been remod- eled with granite counter- tops, and beautiful cabinets, being sold as a "short sale", call for appointment and more information, ID # 940, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863- 676-7040 www.primeplus- realestate.com COMMERCIAL OFFICE USE OR RESIDENTIAL ON HIGH- WAY 60 EAST, LAKE WALES, 3 Br. 1.5 Ba. Home, large lot, ample area for park- ing, would make a great office location on busy highway 60, $49,900 ID# 834 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863- 676-7040 www.primeplus- realestate.com 4 BR. 1 BA. BLOCK HOME, Great BUY! Located in Sebring, convenient location, just reduced to $29,900 ID# 2326 PRIME PLUS REAL 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m AVON PARK--WE HAVE SEVERAL HOMES FOR SALE, all are priced to sell quickly, some with lake view, great investment opportunity; call today for more informa- tion or stop by our office for details and map. PRIME PLUS REAL-ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 or visit online www.primeplus- realestate.com SEBRING--WE HAVE MANY LISTINGS IN SEBRING AREA, HOMES, CONDOS, Priced Low, call 863-676-7040 today for more information or stop by our office PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. or visit online at www.primeplus- realestate.com LAKE ASHTON FORECLO- SURE, 2 BR. 2 BA. Beautiful home with open floor plan, large rooms, huge Florida room, 2 car garage plus golf cart parking, home is in move- in condition, call today for appointment to see and more information, JUST REDUCED to 129,900 ID# 5304 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863- 676-7040 www.primeplus- realestate.com LAKE ASHTON FORECLO- SURE, NEW ON THE MAR- KET, Located on a corner lot, this home is ready to move in, new paint, new carpet, spa- cious floor plan with bonus den, screened back porch, call for more information, $134,900, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 ID # 4075 www.primeplus- realestate.com NEAR WARNER UNIVERSI- TY, 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, located in crooked lake park, spacious split-floor plan, home has recently been updated, has detached garage with RV parking, screen porch, $94,900 id# 4918, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m LAKE-FRONT BEAUTY, 2Br 2Ba nestled on private Lake Cypress in Lake Wales, enjoy boating, fishing and using your own private boat ramp. 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Call Michelle 206 Woodstork Way 3/2/2 garage new wood floor, tile 120,000, OBO Call Cindy 2616 Sand Pine Tr 3/2/Oversized garage 3.24 acres $138,900. OBO Call Michelle 1140 Hopson Rd. 2/2 +Unique Detached Lanai w/hot tub 11 +/-Acres Reduced $139,900. Call Michelle 3308 Indian Pipes Tr. 3/2/2 carport, 10 acres, horse stalls + more $145,000 Call Cindy 409 W 9th St 4/2.5/2 car garage, split level, wood & tile floors reduced $149,000 Call Michelle 313 S Palm Ave 3BR/1BA Ig porch, cha, corner lot Ask- ing $35,000. Call Michelle 83 Yale Ave 2/1, $39,900. Call Wesley 204 Central Ave 2/1/lgar, $49,000. OBO Call Cindy Keystone Realty Inc. 863-635-0030 Lake Wales, fully renovated & furn., 2bd/2ba. You will like this home. Large lot with pond, community owned club- house, pool, boat ramp and dock on Walk in Water Lake. Only, $48,000. 863-632- 0894. 1040 CONDOSNILLAS FOR SALE 2BDRM, 2BATH CONDO. 55+ Ideal for handicapped. 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Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). 4 6 Rating: GOLD 6 1 5 2 E 6 t ILEl 89 3 2 7 1 6 E 8 9 6 9 I L -- --9 L 9 E 8 7 6 27 4 6 I Z L S 9 E 8 6 3 L E 6 8 9 9 ! 5 1 9 9 8 1I6 LE 4 2 6 7 5 7 9 6 I L 58 -I-I 8 6 L 9t7 1 2 8 8 L Z 9 t11 6 9 7 1 c /lc/Oto or uoinos 10/31/12 10/31/12__________________________ - October 31, 2012 CLASSIFIED Page 2 October I 3121 CLSIIED Page 3 - 1040 CONDOS/ILLAS FOR SALE CONDO @ LAKE WALES COUNTRY CLUB, Beautifully furnished 2 Bed 2 Bath 2nd. floor unit, Condo with Spa- cious Floor Plan Located in Golf Community. Family room/lanai, Overlooks Pool, Golf Course and Lagoon. Many Community Amenities. $99,900 id# 9202 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.prime- plusrealestate.com LAKE WALES COUNTRY CLUB 2nd. Floor Condo, Fully Furnished, Screened Balcony, Great View Of Golf Course And Lagoon, $99,000 id# 9202 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m GREAT PRICE ON THIS FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO, 1,184 ft. liv- ing area, screened porch, convenient location to shop- ping in the city limits of Lake Wales. $29,900, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676- 7040 id # 130 www.prime- plusrealestate.com 1090 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 3 BR. 2 BA. MOBILE HOME ON 1 ACRE, NICE WELL MAINTAINED HOME WITH STORAGE BLD. Located just east of Lake Wales near Lake Rosalie, Great Fishing and boating lake, $65,000 ID# 2188 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m Mobile Home with acreage ready to move in great for pets. Lots of space for the price. 3BR 2BA, serious offers only, no renters. (850)308-6473 1110 OUT OF AREA HOMES 37 ACRE MIDDLE TN FARM with 13 acre lake, nice home. Selling at Absolute Auction, Memorial Day. Van Massey Auction Lic 1711. (931)433- 8686 Visit vanmassey.com DEVELOPER FORCED LIQ- UIDATION Smoky Mtn. Lake Property Priced @ Foreclo- sure/Short sale. Up to 100% Financing/5% interest. Hurry- Only 30 Reservations avail- able! (877)551-0550 ext 100 WESTERN CAROLINA REAL ESTATE Offering unbeliev- able deals on homes and land in the beautiful NC mountains. Call for free brochures, fore- closures, and area informa- tion. 800-924-2635 1210 HOMES FOR RENT Fort Meade 3bd, lba, concrete block home. Clean, new A/C, on large lot. Located across from high school. No pets. Need refer- ence. $685. mo., $650. s.d. 863-944-6740 LAKE WALES *5 houses for RENT 2Bd/lBa, $550 monthly $450 deposit... *1 house 3bd/lba, $600 monthly, $450 deposit. Call 863-676-5066 or 863-676- 1901 NO CALLS after 9pm BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! SUN CLASSIFIED! 1210 HOMES FOR RENT Lake Wales/Crooked Lake Park- Cozy 3BR/1BA home with screened porch and spacious yard. There is a detached bonus room with bathroom that could be used as a game room or guest suite. New interior paint. $800/month, SD $800. Available 11/17/12. Call Maggie Stohler at Legacy Leasing Services, Inc 86e-676-0024 or visit www.Lega- cyLeases.com Lake Wales- 3BR/2BA home with screened pool. New tile in liv- ing room. Pool care included in the rent. S1150/month, SD $1150. Call Maggie Stohler at Legacy Leasing Services, Inc 863-676-0024 or visit www.Lega- cyLeases.com Davenport- Lovely 4BR/2.5BA pool home on corner lot. 2 sto- ries with living space on lower floor and bedrooms upstairs. All new appliances in kitchen. $1100/month, SD $1100. Call Maggie Stohler at Legacy Leasing Services, Inc 863-676-0024 or visit www.LegacyLeases.com Frostproof- 3BR/2BA on Lake Reedy. Extra large lot. All new paint and flooring. Florida room. Interior washer/dryer hookup. $875/month, SD $875. Call Mag- gie Stohler at Legacy Leasing services, Inc 863-676-0024 or visit www.LegacyLeases.com Commercial Lake Wales office building with over 300 feet of highway frontage on Highway 27 South. Close to 27/60 intersection. Building includes a spacious, bright recep- tion area, four separate offices, 2 storage areas, and 2 acres of land with plenty of parking space. New AC unit and well pump. $1750/month, SD $1750. Call Maggie Stohler at Legacy Leasing Services, Inc 863-676-0024 or visit www.LegacyLeases.com 212 E. Stuart Ave. Lake Wales, Fl. 33853 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR RENT WINTERSET CONDO LAKE VIEW 2bd / 2bath, upstairs unit. Community amenities. $800.00 per month. Security deposit required. Call 863- 678-1498 or 863-241-1528 1300 DUPLEXES FOR RENT BARTOW 459 Searcy Ave. 3/2, 1340 sf, w/d hookups, CHA, appliances, 1 year lease, $650/monthly, $600/deposit. Call 863-603- 7715 or 863-533-4482. BARTOW, 1 bedroom 572 E. Pearl Street. No pets. $400/mo. $150/security Call Pearl 863-299-3522. LAKE WALES lbd/lba, No Pets, No Smoking, 1 Adult. Rent $400 mo, SD $100. Call 676-6201 1320 APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT 863-614-2846 CALL FOR DETAILS BARTOW, lbd, partly fur- nished. One mile East of Bar- tow on Moose Lodge Rd. (863) 533-0146 or (863) 512-0453. COLONIAL SQUARE APARTMENTS FALL SPECIALS ! 1 and 2 Bedroom apts with central a/c and heat, large floor plans, abundant clos- et space & FREE WATER Starting at $465/ month Move-In Specials too Call 24/7: 866-485- 4961 Or visits online at: ColonialSquareBartow.com ARE YOU ONLINE? INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE! Add your internet address to your ad for a little extra! 1320 APARTMENTS FOR RENT OAKWOOD MANOR APARTMENTS PRICES REDUCED FOR LEASE UP! Our updated villa-style apartment homes provide comfortable living at a great price. Rates include water. Studio from only $405/mo 1 BR. from only $475/mo 2 BR with w/d hookups from only $595/month Convenient location, Walk to shopping. Call 24/7 866-485- 4977 Or visit: OakwoodManorApts.co m 1350 EFFICIENCIES FOR RENT LAKE WALES Efficience Apartment. $135 week. Elec- tric / Water Included. No Smokers, No Pets. 863-632- 7013 1420 WANTEDTO RENT Looking for an small apart- ment (sharing preferred) Looking for an apartment within 1 mile radius of the Frostproof juice plant on 500 Lake Reedy Blvd. Prefer to share the house. 1500 LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT NEAR BLUE LAKE, if you are looking for a spot to build your dream home, this is the perfect location, near blue lake, close to US 27, area of nice homes; $29,900, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863- 676-7040 HOME SITE, Nice half Acre lot located in Beautiful Area of Homes. Growing Region Cen- trally Located between Winter Haven and Lake Wales. Par- tially Cleared and ready to Build your First Home. $27,900 id #cc PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. (863) 676- 7040 www.primeplus- realestate.com WOODED HOME SITE! 2 Acres of Beautiful Woods in deed restricted community to build your new home! Not too far from Public Boat Ramp into Lake Rosalie. Owner Moti- vated and will look at all Rea- sonable Offers! $39,900 id# 11209 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC (863) 676-7040. www.primeplusrealestate.co m LAKE FRONT ON LAKE WALK IN WATER, Just Over 5 Acres, Partially Wooded, Private Location, Dead End Street. Great Price! $59,900 id# It22 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE, INC 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m OVER 1 ACRE ON LAKE PIERCE, Great home-site on Timberlane Rd. Lake Pierce, One of the finest fishing lakes in Florida. Beautiful old Flori- da Woods; the lot is located on paved rd. $58,000 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. ID# 7111 863-676-7040 www.primeplusrealestate.co m BLUE JORDAN FOREST, ALMOST 3 ACRES, BEAU- TIFUL NATURAL FLORIDA WOODS, Gated community, lots of wildlife, enjoy the coun- try peaceful atmosphere, $22,000 ID # 7299 PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. 863- 676-7040 www.primeplus- realestate.com Need Cash? Have A Garage Sale 1500 LOTS & ACREAGE NORTH FLORIDA LAND LIQUIDATION 80 ACRES Hunting $2800/acre. 40 ACRES Hunting w/owner financing $3625/acre. 5 Acres restricted $39,000. Brochure/specifics: 1-800- 294-2313 x3073. 7 Days a week 7-7. A Bar Sales, Inc. Top of the line RV park lot for rent, monthly or season- al. Across from beach on Hwy A1A between Vero Beach and Fort Pierce. Boat docks, ten- nis and heated pool overlook- ing the ocean. Call 352-347- 4470 or Email: lwhy2@aol.com. 1515 WATERFRONT North Carolina Mountain Lakefront lots. New gated waterfront community. Dock- able lots with up to 300' of shoreline, Low insurance, Low property tax. Call Now (800)709-5253 1520 OUT OF TOWN LOTS 20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 Acres for 40 Acre Price/payment. $0 down, $168/mo. Money Back Guar- antee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful views, West Texas. (800)843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com NC mountain property must go. 4.5 acres with out- standing views and privacy. $25,000 OBO, great for home or cabin. (828)394- 9298. Ask for Richard 1610 BUSINESS RENTALS Commercial property for rent, 322 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. Excellent business location, large building 10,000 sq. ft., 14 ft overhead doors, 1500 sq. ft. office show room with A/C. Security deposit required. $2000.00 per month 863-678-1498 or 863-241-1528 1620 COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY OVER 14 ACRES HIGHWAY FRONTAGE IN AVON PARK, Multiple parcels, with mixed use. Excellent potential for commercial highway busi- ness, or income property on U.S. 27. Bank owned, recent appraisal and priced accord- ingly, call for more informa- tion. 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EQUIPMENT SAWMILLS -Band/Chainsaw - SPRING SALE Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $995.00 www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 300N (800)578-1363 Ext.300N I sdverti-se Today -.l , F *u*- r ~ ., I, i- lace '42' '~ H*eecmaa i S .. .Fort Meade Leader Frostproof News Bell: Six months il go 6 I u idg:,.., ........ "i ,"' ,.arg'd i-- 6, including city employee, charged in gi ,: About $1,650 in fuel stolen according to sheri f, t , ,' ' S: r I' I ll K1E' ,, -'I .r < l l , B,.,j RR,'7N A __ p;, .-. ,(,.- ,- ,w i wt ., ,-- .. .. 'a K ing st ___ /0 i i, / .4 ~~ Man phones wife before ying in vehicle wreck /; !. 4' . ~, r,, p i53 .i, .~ City ac, 1n,1 Lra , 6260 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Wheelchair Van with 10" lowered floor; wheelchair ramp; wheelchair tie downs. 813-569- 0729 Bartow Gas heater, like new, $350., OBO; Table & chairs like new, cost $1,500, take $400., OBO. 863-595- 8686. 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