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rit Wfednesday A REAL KICK e -Bulldogs blank January 15, 2014 rival Lake Wales, 3-0 Frostproof News LOAEales335 205 SMA LIBRARy OF FLORIDA HISTO 205 SMA UNIV OF FLORIDA PO BOX 117007 Frostproof's Hometown News for more than 85 years 75 GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7007 Volume 89 Number 2 USPS NO 211-260 Frostproof, Polk County Florida 33843 Copyright 2014 Sun Coast Media Group, Inc. Wilson, Johnston, Jackson honored for love of library Longtime supporters played big roles in success, growth offacility By BRIAN ACKLEY memorial to Jackson and Johnston, recalled. "She always had a whodunit BACKLEY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM and dedicated its reading room in she was reading, and one in the Wilson's memory. ready. She mustn't run out of books, George Jackson, Judy Clair Johnston "George knew everyone in town, especially on the weekend. She never and Peyton "Pat" Wilson loved many and at-all the fundraisers, he kept all wanted to be without something to things about Frostproof. the money and tickets in order, and read. I'm certain she inflated the But perhaps nothing more than the in his memory bank," noted Regina library's circulation numbers with her Latt Maxcy Memorial Library. Bennett of the Friends of Latt Maxcy joy of reading." . Last month, the trio was honored Memorial Library. Bennett noted that when Johnston's PHOTO BY K.M. THORNTON SR. by the library, which planted and "Judy Clair was a passionate reader, Oak trees were dedicated in honor of George dedicated two oak trees as a living particularly of mysteries," Bennett HONORED 116 Jackson and Judy Clair Johnston. Born to run Frostproof eighth-grader is secondfastest in state By BRIAN ACKLEY the pace of the state's fastest eighth grader, "I have to tell him before the race; try to . BACKLEY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERSCOM... Josh Collins of.elein Jesuit, for, a 5K layout. stick with this kid, and mentor him and give "He's the perfect build for a runner," him advice that way," Wood'said. "You have Some people are just born to run. ^ Bulldog coach Josh Wood said. to pace yourself and then see what you can Like Frostproof's Antonio Gomez. The He said the right type of growth spurt do. It's different for everybody. You have to Bulldog runner doesn't just run, he runs since sixth grade has benefited Gomez in run your own race but you have to figure fast. So fast, in fact, that he is the second the sport. out what that is." PHOTO PROVIDED fastest eighth-grader in all of Florida. "He's lean, not too muscular," Wood add- In the state competition in November, That's where Gomez found himself in the ed. "He looks like a middle to long distance Gomez finished 86th of the more than 180 Gomezis thesecondfastest eighth- state's cross-country Class 2A rankings after runner." Class 2A runners in the field. grader in the state, according to his the fall season with his personal best time There isn't necessarily a lot of direct coach- Bulldog Coach Josh Wood. of 17:06, just a little over 30 seconds behind ing that Wood does for his prized athlete. RUN 16 Mosaic's world-class resort opens Friday Hundreds ofjobs created in Southern Polk as 216-room lodge debuts By BRIAN ACKLEY of even the smallest details. He also expensive, more elaborate BACKLEY@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM was very likely taking a deep breath, portion of the plan the reflecting on years of imagination and 216-room lodge and Rich Mack doesn't get moments like work that have led up to the opening of supporting amenities this very often. the world-class resort this Friday, just like spas, restaurants As Mosaic's executive vice president miles west of Fort Meade. and a rooftop bar which and chief counsel, his days are often In fact, Mack himself is an avid golfer, " blurs of meetings, appointments and and perhaps more than most is the RESORT 116 phone calls. single man in Mosaic's administrative But there he was Saturday morning, hierarchy who pushed the Streamsong PHOTO BY BRIAN ACKLEY dressed in casual khakis and a purple dream. Tom Sunnarborg, Mosaic's checked button-down shirt, a cup of The golf component of the project vice-president for land devel- resort coffee in hand, a lone figure at opened more than a year ago, and has opment and management, the edge of Streamsong's infinity pool. drawn rave reviews from across the and his wife Marie head back With cloudy skies above, Mack was globe.. from the bass fishing boat dock no doubt on a personal inspection tour He is hoping the bigger, more during a walk this weekend. READY FOR BUSINESS TOWER TIME A DAY FOR HELP Polk State Bok looking Legion will offer g College opens to add some day for veterans "" Bartow tech volunteers help campus _________Page Page Page Page 2 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 A winning duo: technology meets tutoring Students use iPads to enhance learning By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ KLBERKOWITZ@HEARTLANDNBWSPAPERS.COM Back in the old days, even a century ago, one might see a student hold a chalk slate in their hand and write their answers down for the teacher to a examine. But modern technology has im- proved on the days of chalk dust, rep icing it with iPads, and Polk Avenue Elementary teachers couldn't be happier. And it is especially helpful in Polk's after school tutoring program, which is also going through some changes. A sinple statement would be that I Polk Avenue has figured out a way to reach migrant children and enhance their learning, while keeping them in the mix of the school population, and technology has formed the bridge thereof the Lake Wales Charter School migrant services coordinator, Third-grade teacher Kristine Shollenberger Julio Acevedo, set about obtaining a enjoys a moment with her students as they Title 3 grant, Polk Avenue expressed work on computers, doing FCAT Explorer c- .- an interest:in getting in on that program, which will help prepare them for the action. :, FCAT test. The government grant provided to use it and they have testing onthe PHOTOS BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ 10 iPads for the school, which are iPads." 0ed iadts for the s lih are d Kiisa Steesth Olga Stafford, who works with first- andsecond-grade students in the after school program, takes Language bothclasses and the English as a Second Kristade Shollenbeger teaches third a look at what.her daughter is doing. Gabriella Stafford is working on a school iPad, doing her Language classes and the after school grade. assignmets tutoring mix of both migrant, non The students in her after school assignments. migrant, and ESOL students who program are preparing for the FCAT, The computers are helpful, Saran says. need a little extra support to enhance a test they must pass to advance to notes. Shollenberger adds the students do their classroom experience, fourth grade. Shollenberger adds that the soft- enjoy the computers. "So we are adding some more regu- Each student sits at a computer ware for the FCAT is web-based so "It's different than the direct lar education students and we added while wearing headphones, and students can access it at home. Polk instruction that they are accustomed some teachers in class on the third- follows the instructions given on the County Schools generates pdssword to. It makes it fun," she says. grade level," notes Ambica Saran, state-provided software program. and login information for all students Polk Avenue has adopted the sys- Title One Facilitator for Polk Avenue. Saran notes there are about 78 stu- in Polk County, so they can log in at tem by Stephen R. Covey, "The Seven 'One of the migrant tutors, Olga dents currently in the after school school or at home. Habits of Highiy Successful People," Stafford, is teaching a mixed group of program. "Students tend to be a lot more notes the school's teacher of the year, first- and second-grade students. She "And we have added our migrant engaged," she said. who has worked with migrants for will have one- iPad per student, with a students to it. We recognize our Some parents have no Internet, so some time, and actually worked in class size of five students. migrants that were already in the students can either utilize the public the poorest sections of Haiti for more "There are some apps for migrant program, which will be given trans- library, a friend's computer, or the than 20 years. students, and ESOL, but we also work portation and additional teacher school to access their assignments. She notes that her goal is to ge t' the one on one in small groups with assistance," she said. Migrants do not Saran notes the questions in childre to take res~ponsibility.for.. them," she said. usually inform the school that they Shollenberger's class are from the their own success. "My kids are using a Level A reading are migrants, she notes, so teachers FCAT practice test. She says she expects that of her comprehension manual. Most of it is have to be on the lookout for them "So the students and the parents kids, and notes that with the school hands-on learning. It helps them with and for assistance they may need. can look at the actual real test type of being a "Leader in Me" school this comprehension," Stafford says. Acevedo noted in a talk he gave questions," she said. makes that success possible. "And it does bring about student to the Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Students get instant feedback on Murphy gently guides the-student engagement," Saran notes. recently, that migrant students face their work. A diamond on the screen in front of her, as he studies his les- The percentage of Hispanic stu- different challenges from non migrant means a successful answer, and then son, and answers questions she asks dents is very high at Polk Avenue students, in that they leave before directions to the passage in question of the material in front of them. as compared to the other Charter the school year is over, some facing if the answer is wrong, so the student There is a method to her success, schools, she says. problems with enrollment in the can go back and reread what they she notes, and that is to helphe stu- "Olga and I will be working along other states where their parents work. missed, and try again. dents believe that they can succeed. with them, side by side, just moni- Class time is lost and there are gaps "And it will prompt them as to "That's the reason that I do this toring them. And they can learn how in their learning, he noted. where to look in the. passage," Saran migrant tutoring," she notes. . .Left: Twin siblings Jesus Mota and Maria Mota do their schoolwork via computer, side by side, Sand listen intently as they wear ther headphones. Their brother, FredyMota, was also in the classroom, working with teacher Lonnie Murphy on his assignments for the day. Wednesday, January 15,2014 The News Page 3 THE THREE COOLEST C INKAMERICA UNDER 16,000M ALL NEW 2013 DODGE DART ALL NEW 2014 JEEWPATRIOT ALL NEW 2013 FIAT 500 to f. Smo at AP wff t approvM wBed Sated and Dealer fees Al rates Wtr lentls ila ed. Canot be comb!d vih 0% rarcirg - NEW NEW 4 NEW , N0DEW201 2 2014 201 DODGE AM R1 RAM 2811! AVENGER DO ETRS ER GRAND CARAVAN 2500 ALw N own oE DAR TRADESMAN SLT CREW CAB o0 lC o0 ,ly 15,A ,oo e $40,170 w om SA $5000 SAVE1,370 Mo. Mo0. @ Only @Only |O . LAKE WALES .WINTER HAVEN POSNER PARK ,^WINTER Lake Wales, One Mile South 299 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Davenport, One Mile South 190 Ave K SW, Winter Haven of Eagle Ridge Mall Winter Haven of 1-4 on HWY 27 Behind Lowe's & Staples 877-477-3078 866-215-8919 866-215-8942 866-215-8943 LakeWalesChrysler.com K[ WH~odge.com iJ PosnerParkChrysler.com BJ FintifninHlavMncom nr Page 4 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 VIEWPOINT Flu season coming soon to your door If you're like most folks, you don't worry V can find more information about how to about catching the flu until you're in bed, Our Viewpoint do that at www.mypolkhealth.org or call sick. 863-519-7916. Last year, according to the Center for United He althWorks and CDC The flu season started slow for 2013-14. Disease Control, there were 381,000 people recommend: But 1,583 laboratory-confirmed influen- hospitalized with the flu in the U.S. And, Get a flu vaccination. It is a good idea za-associated hospitalizations have been during the 2012-2013 flu season, emnploy- for larger employers to provide onsite reported since Oct. 1, 2013. This translates ees missed 230 million workdays due to vaccinations, to a cumulative rate of 5.8 hospitalizations flu-related illnesses, costing employers a Wash your hands frequently. per 100,000 people in the United States. whopping $30.4 billion in health care and Cover your mouth when your must What health professiorials are seeing, lost productivity, according to a study com- sneeze or cough. however, is the number of "severe" cases of missioned by Walgreens and a press release Educate employees, students and others flu is higher than normal. from U.S. HealthWorks. through posters, emails, newsletters etc. They also warned that pregnant women Millions of people are stricken with the about what they can do to lower their risk of have been more susceptible than usual to flu each year. For some it is just an inconve- flu. the flu this year. nience sniffles, maybe a sore throat, but Not every employer can afford to set up It is difficult to get a handle on the number it may not prevent them from any normal flu vaccinations as is recommended by the of cases of flu in the area because flu is not a activities. -CDC. But flu shots are readily available. reportable disease. For others, it means bed rest, a visit to the Chain stores like Publix, Walmart, There is no way to 100 percent protect doctor and missed work. For even others it Walgreens and CVS offer the vaccines at yourself from the flu. A vaccination and can mean hospitalization or, in some rare prices that can range from $18 or less to $40. common sense precautions are a good cases, death. The Polk County Health Department offers way to lower your risk and prevent miss- There are a few precautions anyone can the flu vaccine at the Bartow, Lakeland, ing work or activities you are looking take to lessen their chance of getting the flu. Haines City and Auburndale locations. You forward to. Congress should focus on economic agenda While the national economic indices are improving unemployment P a (, * numbers moving down, job num- Paula Dockery bers looking better in key'segments, consumer confidence up, the stock " market at record highs and years of w */ decreasing deficits there is still o work to do. P I L So, as our elected officials gather Paula Dockerycan be contacted at . in the nation's capitol, it is my hope pdockery@floridavoices.com that they do so with the sincere desire to pursue a limited-but-aggressive to the table. Instead, it became a, 4 agenda in 2014 to strengthen our eco- high stakes game of chicken, with no nomic conditions and help millions of winners. & I- V - Americans longing for the chance to Those who take their fiduciary te A a le oo , live the America dream. responsibilities seriously should jump The probability of Congress working on the chance to address tax reform. across party lines toward the common A simpler, fairer system that benefits - goal of an improved economy is made average Americans and not special in- with every potential policy, the devil is ~etvice-relatedjobs in a region. less likely in a politically charged elec- terests could be developed, discussed, in the details. There's plenty of room The Affordable Care Act is the law tion year in which each party is trying debated and implemented. This could for negotiation. of thei land. It has withstood legal to make gains in the chamber they have the added benefit of reducing the At $10 per hour for-a 40-hour challenges, obstructionist efforts, don't control. While part of the reason need for government regulations and workweek, an individual could earn a botched rollout and incessant for gridlock is rooted in a true philo- regulators. $20,8t00 a year. At the current rate of. setond-guessing: sophical difference in how to achieve Republicans should formulate $7.25 they might reach $15,080, To put Lostin all of this is thferea lieed iof those goals, much of it is because of a policy designed to bring capital back that in prspective, the poverty level people to haveac~css t4 iff6rdable lack of agreement on what those goals from overseas. Without making this an in the Uited Staes is determined to health isurance. are or should be. excuse to reward the bad, or at least be $23,550 for a family of four. Those Republicans should offer to enter In a spirit of benevolent biparti- greedy, behavior that contributed under the poverty level are eligible into good-faith negotiations to modify sanship, I offer the following seven to our economic decline, incentives for government programs at a cost to it. The president and congressional. agenda items for Congress to con- could be employed to return those taxpayers. Democrats should welcome the: sider. There is a real opportunity for dollars that were generated in the U.S. The Seniate-has already passed a o Ipportunity to improve th ilaw and its some good old-fashioned political and put them to work here at home. bipartisan immigration bill. The House implementation. No one benefits by horse-trading. Democrats are already focused should take it up, amend it and go to its failure.. For the traditional Republican, on three important issues: raising conference to hammer out the differ- Finally, implicit by its omission, members should focus on a the minimum wage to a living wage, ences in other words, do their jobs. Congress should stay away from debt-reduction plan that encompasses finishing the job on immigration There is no better way of creating divisive social issues, and focus on a more serious approach than the reform, and fixing and expanding jobs while improving our quality jobs and the economy. sequester. Recognizing that it was the nation's crumbling and outdated of life than investing in our infra- Paula Dockery is a syndicat- fashioned in a way that both sides infrastructure. All three initiatives structure. Most of the jobs created ed columnist who served in the would find objectionable, sequestra- are overwhelmingly supported by the are private-sector jobs, which can Florida Legislature for 16 years as a tion was intended to force negotiators American people in poll after poll. As have a multiplying effect on other Republican from Lakeland. 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 Lake Wales area can send letters and column submissions to letters@lakewalesnews.com or mail them to 140 East Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 5 The Inquiring Photographer Is it a good idea for the American Legion Post 71 of Terry Dohring John Henrie Kenny lower Andy Anderson Lake W ales to sponsor a Town "The Town Hall Meeting is "Yes, it is good to answer "Yes, because it informs the "Our credo is 'veterans really good for veterans. It questions veterans might veterans of things they are serving veterans'and we Hall Meeting.for the is to help serve the veterans have. l am sure there are due and don't know about. have to get the information of this community to know veterans that have questions Many able bodied veterans out to them. That is what Department of Veterans what help is available." on how to do it (work with don't take advantage of this counts and this is just one Veterans Administration)." because they think they way of doing it:" Affairs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. would be taking benefits away from veterans who Feb. 1 to discuss veterans' need certain things now. That is not the case. benefits and services? High School needs more mentors Each day I look at the faces of stu- think he just grew tired of fighting mentors are making a difference, but dents who are trying to make some- for some semblance of a functional we need so many more. thing of their lives; young men and Donna DunSOnl life. I think of him and all the others So, this is my plea to you: LWHS women working hard just to beat [ 1 that we lose. It is sad, but as an needs volunteer mentors to work with the odds. So many of these students educator you can't dwell there too our most "at risk" students.We will be do not know what it is like to have long there is simply too much that having a mentor training Feb. 3 at 6:30 parents who send them off with a can be done-to wrench them out of p.m. in the library at the high school. simple breakfast and best wishes for the quagmire of hopelessness. The training will give you the informa- a good day; they do not know what it Princpal ofake Wales High School Only about 71 percent of students tion on how to become an approved is like to have someone take time to who begin LWHS graduate; that is mentor. The task involves a bit of read to them or ask questions about not good enough for the children paperwork and one would need to get their day; they do not have someone of Lake Wales or the long term a background check. Once approved, to guide them through the maze of with since they were in elementary economic viability of this.commu- your task will be to meet once or twice growing up.,- school, and I have to telfliy6 it can nity. The graduation number of 71 per week with the student and simply I could write about all the reasons be'deeply sad. percent is right in keeping with most check on them; it is that simple. If you that cause tis,but iht nowall I remember having an elementary public high schools with our demo- are interested, please call 678-4222. :that iattrs is we need help. We student in my office who kept going graphics, but I keep thinking, this It is time to get radical! I am tired of Sneed mentors to guide them and to sleep during the day. He finally place is small enough to change. seeing young adults that I know have help them, craft a life. I am asking for told us that he w as sleepy because The educators in this town seethe the potentialto have a good life just !your help haha he privilege of his mother had diffent men in faces behind the statistics. We see slip away and become an educational !being principal of Polk Avenue, Bok, 'at night, and he had to stay up so their potential, and weki'ow given statistic, or worse, become a number ,and now Lake Wales High School; nothing would happened to his some time and attentio they will in the juvenile system. We need your .eachiproviding ieffi'ith'a unique little sister. All these years later, fie have a far better chance of walking- help to build a better Lake Wales. !perspective. I know what many of dropped out' of high school. Teacher across-that stage at.Legion Field '. these students have'been dealing after teacher tried to help, but I in June. 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FL 33853 Page 6 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Bok student a pageant competitor Savannah Adams heads for Miss Pre-Teen Tampa PROVIDED By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ So she located a pageant and asked a contestants. Savannah will be competing vannahms of KLBERKOWITZ@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM friend of hers to go with her to the inter- in the Miss Pre-Teen division, one of four Lake ales view process. divisions that will have young ladies ages ofake Wales She's called a real "go-getter," a student Sabrina said that "tons of girls" received 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, was recently who "definitely doesn't settle for less than a notification, but that they were chosen to which include casual wear and formal selecte t the best," according to her sixth grade proceed to an interview. wear. Most important, Savannah will dis- participate advance math teacher Sarah McGathey. "It was the last day they were interview- play her personality and interviewing skills in the 2014 That Bok Academy student Savannah ing and it was Sunday. And we got the while interviewing with this year's Tampa Miss Pre-Teen Adams does have high aspirations is phone call on Monday. I didn't expect it to judging panel. Personality is the number Tampa pageant unquestionable, and now, she's added one be that fast," she said. one aspect that each contestant is judged competition more thing to her schedule of events: Miss If Savannah wins this pageant, she'll on during all phases of competition. that will Pre-Teen Tampa. proceed to the national competition. If Savannah were to win the title of Miss take place on Her mother, SabrinaAdams, said the "She's very personable, especially one Pre-Teen Tampa, she would represent Sunday, Feb. 2, 11-year-old has never been in a pageant on one," her mother said. Mom is trying to Tampa and the surrounding communities 2014, in Tampa. before, but she is accustomed to being in get sponsors for Savannah, and set up her at the national competition that will take front of people, as she performs in the Lake portfolio, place in Orlando. Over $30,000 in prizes and well-prepared contestant in this year's Wales Little Theatre. "It's ball gown and every day wear," she and awards will be presented at that event Tampa Pageant. She enjoys gymnastics, had tried T-ball says. while each winner enjoys this expense paid Any business, organization, or private and spent a couple of years in the Pram The pageant cut out the swimsuit trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, individual who may be interested in Fleet. contest, and Sabrina says she is glad about Florida. becoming a sponsor to Savannah may And she would like to go into dance, that. Community businesses, organizations, contact the Miss Pre-Teen Tampa pageant "She's one of those girls who wants to do Savannah has a brother, Sean PaulAdams. and private individuals will assist Savannah coordinator, at 877-403-6678. I everything honors classes and on honor The 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Tampa pageant in participating in this year's competition McGathey says her student has an ability roll. She's happy and social and she's always will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2. by becoming an official sponsor to her. to reach other kids, and is a leader. helped my mom in the classroom." According to a pageant release, Through sponsorship, each contestant "She's able to talk to anyone," she says. 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"Twenty-five percent goes back BBRADER@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM stress while the ing with the legion meeting at 6 p.m. to the Florida American Legion and husbands are the second Thursday of the month, the the 75 percent we keep here and that Now is the chance for all area away and are Sons of the American Legion at 6 p.m. is used so we can help the post and veterans to learn about how to receive eligible for help," on the third Thursday of the month; homeless." the free benefits and what is available Anderson said. the Ladies Auxiliary at 1 p.m. the first The post also will be bringing the to them through the federal govern- "Vets benefits Saturday, the Riders, motorcycle riders Fallen Warrior Wall to share with the ment during the Town Hall Meeting cover children group, at 10 a.m. the third Saturday community in April. of the Department of Veterans Affairs. and health. It just of the month and the honor guard at The event is coming to veterans from covers everything 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Helping Veterans 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the for veterans." The auxiliary has been granted American Legion Post 71, 43 W. Park "It covers the special permission to have a poppy sale Anyone who would like to help the Ave., Lake Wales. veterans and their Linda Anderson from Feb. 14-17 to raise funds for the area veterans may do so with new The American Legion Post 71 will immediate family Linda Anderson post and the homeless, Linda Anderson items that the American Legion dis- play host to several government members who live with them," said said. tributes to those in need. Items include administration areas that will present Linda Anderson, American Legion Post "Usually they are only sold on new under garments and clothing, valuable information for all veterans. 71 Auxiliary president. Memorial or Veterans' Day, but we got blankets, toiletries and food items for Snacks and coffee and doughnuts will "A lot of them (veterans) don't have special permission from the Florida the food pantry. Items may be dropped be served during the Saturday event the ability to go the 70 or 100 miles American Legion," Linda Anderson off at the American Legion Post. that will be held inside the post home. to get to the Tampa Vets Hospital or "Volunteers and administration will other areas in Orlando, Kissimmee be present to help representing the or Lakeland," Andy Anderson said. Veterans Benefits Administration, the "That is whywere are working with Veterans Health Administration, the the Mountain Lake community to National Cemetery Association, and provide a van to place on a schedule to the Polk County Veterans Center," said take veterans to these clinics and the American Legion Post 71 Commander hospital." Andy Anderson. Veterans are entitled to benefits that Veterans' VA Bus include a wide range of free services. Many include medical, education, AVA bus does visit the area on the disability, employ- second Tuesday of each month parked ment assistance in front of the Lake Wales Municipal for those who Building and the fourth Tuesday of the are indigent and month at the American Legion Post. help for homeless "Veterans can receive minor medical veterans. clinic help, limited checkups to deter- "A lot of the mine what branch of the VA they need veterans have to go to," Andy Anderson said. "These Post Traumatic mobile units are open to all veterans no Stress Syndrome -matter what race, creed, color, gender (PTSD) and are or nationality." entitled to help from the Veterans Post Meetings, Events Post Cmdr. Administration, as Andy Anderson well as their wives The American Legion Post 71 family Since 1960 r Homemade Daily MON... Homemade Meatloaf, Cube-steak, Baked Chicken, Catfish Filet TUES... Fried Pork Chops, Salisbury Steak, Chicken Pot Pie, Country Fried Steak, Catfish Filet WED.... Fried Grouper, Fried Chicken, Chicken WI Peppers & Onions, Chicken Braised Marsala THUR.. Fried Pork Chops, BBQ Ribs, Liver & Onions, Catfish Filet FRI..... Roast Beef, Roast Turkey, Roast Pork, Fried Grouper, Fried Chicken SAT ..... BBQ Ribs, Fried Pork Chops, Liver& Onions, Stuffed Peppers, Catfish Filet *SUN.... Fried Chicken, Fried Grouper, Roast Pork, Roast Turkey, Pot Roast SVeggie Plate (5 Veggies) $7.50 : Small Plate (3 Veggies & 1 Meat) $8.00 : Large Plate (3 Veggies & 2 Meat) $9.00 Price includes beverage, dessert and tax Choice of Lunch Entrees Choice of 19 Vegetable Huge Salad Bar Catering $8.50 includes Drink, 7h Dessert and Tax T 15187th St. SW, Winter Haven, 33880 863-294-6050 Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 9 Unity in Community holds International Potluck This is a chance to bring some food says Howard Kay, president of Unity in and eat some too. Community. Unity in Community will be holding RSVP to Gloria Lester at roosevelt230@ Charlie Blackmore was driving home around 4 a.m. when he spotted a woman their International Potluck Dinner from aol.com or call the B Street Community being assaulted along the side of the road. A man had pushed her to the ground 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at James P Service Center at 863-679-8091. and was kicking her repeatedly in the head and stomach. Blackmore stopped Austin Community Center. Program will include guest speakers, his car and ordered the man to stop the attack. The assailant then turned his The center is at 315 Dr. Martin Luther and special musical entertainment. attention to Blackmore and began approaching him. Thanks to Wisconsin's new King, Jr. Blvd., Lake Wales. There will be a silent auction at 6 p.m. concealed-carry law, Blackmore was able to draw his pistol and hold the suspect Everyone who attends is asked to Donations would be appreciated. Dinner bring a covered dish from your ethnic is at 6:30 p.m. at gunpoint until police arrived. The woman was treated for what appeared to background. "Come and share with us in celebrating be a broken nose and large laceration on her face. (TheBlaze.com, West Allis, WI, "We want a diverse selection of foods," our ethnic diversity," said Kay. 3/15/13) 7 Paul Ohle, 69, was at home baking around 9 a.m. when he heard more than a dozen bangs on his front door. By the time he made it to the door, a man had already forced his way inside. The man told Ohle that he needed help, so Ohle picked up his cell phone to call 91 1.The man grabbed the phone from OhIe and pushed him onto the sofa. He ordered Ohle to stay where he was as he tried to take his television. Ohle struggled with the man, but managed to get to the .38-cal. handgun he kept in his bedroom. Ohle fired multiple rounds killing the intruder. Ohle was later taken to an area hospital where he was treated and re- leased. (Hickory Daily Record, Hickory, NC, 2/26/13) Lee Heng, 63, was asleep when two suspects allegedly scaled the wall and en- tered Heng's second-story apartment through the bathroom window. Heng woke to the sound of his 14-year-old son screaming. Realizing his son was in danger, Heng jumped out of bed and grabbed his gun.The armed intruders con- fronted Heng and a struggle ensued. Heng fired several shots which caused the men to flee. One suspect suffered fatal gunshot wounds and the second suspect was reportedly still at large. It's believed that the suspects were attempting to rob the jewelry store Heng runs on the first floor of his home. (TheBlaze.com, Philadelphia, PA, 4/1/13) Irene Parker, 78, and Beverly Wright, 43, were volunteers walking door-to-door PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ ministering and distributing religious literature just before the Easter holiday. Parker visited one home where a woman answered the door. Before Parker was- Linda Kimbrough, right, reachesover tostraighten some of the food items brought to last year's able to speak to the woman, a large dog lunged forward from inside. The screen International Potluck Supper. The long line was well worth the wait, with offerings such as door flew open and Parker landed in the yard. Parker could do nothing but try Jewish Matzo Ball Soup, German Gummies, Irish Corned Beef Cabbage and Potatoes, Southern to protect her face as the dog toreat her flesh. Wright, who was just two doors Fried Chicken, Southern Collard Greens, Polish Sausage and Mediterranean Salad, among many down the street, ran toward Parker in an effort to help. Wright took a baseball bat - others. This year's potluck is Thursday night. from the dog's ownerand swung at the dog, but only caused the dog to turn its attention toward her. Wright screamed when the dog attacked. Two blocks away, Mike Harrell could hear the desperate cries for help. Harrell kept a gun in his truck, so he drove to the residence and immediately took action. Harrell fired one shot killing the dog. Parker and Wright suffered severe injuries, but after exten- sive surgeries both women survived the attack. (Tulsa WorldTulsa, OK, 3/24/13) -A woman was at home when she noticed a vehicle she did not recognize in her driveway. A man she did not know came to her door and began knocking and ringing the doorbell. The woman grabbed herhandgun for protection because 4 .1the man seemed suspicious. Before she could answer the door, the-man alleged- ly kicked it in and entered the woman's home. Upon seeingthe handgun pointed in his direction, the man fled. As he drove away, the woman took a photo ofthe vehicle with her cell phone.That photo later led to the arrest of the man who had broken into her home. (The Northwest Indiana Times, Merrillville, IN, 3/22/13) - Phibbie Underwood, a 72-year-old woman on oxygen, was home alone when she heard the front door rattle, saw a shadow on the front porch and then heard a loud banging on the window. Underwood retrieved a gun she kept in her bed- - - room and returned to find a 26-year-old man who had broken the window and gained entry to her home. Underwood ordered the man to get out of her home and leave her alqne. Instead the man walked into another room, then walked -back toward her. Underwood warned the man to stop and when he didn't, she pulled the trigger. The gun misfired, so Underwood fired again and missed. The man got down on the floor to avoid being shot. Underwood held the man there Ca//ll usfor your beautiful cake until police arrived. (Tribune Chronicle, Youngstown, OH, 3/29/13) that completes your wedding day. 305 East Main Bartow www acookiejarbakshop. co Page 10 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 aPOL The information is gathered from police, sheriff's office, Florida .. Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a Sconviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. Fake $20 bill passed at Gate, man upset Compiled by KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ slapped Rodriguez in the right cheek with Arrest made they had showed up at the Bullard KLBERKOWITZ@HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM an open hand. Reports note that Grippo after disturbance address. As officers were meeting with then allegedly shoved Rodriguez up Smith and Garrard, officers watched as A counterfeit bill that was passed at a against the wall, which caused Rodriguez According to police, on Dec. 29, Lake Garrard exited her car. Reports say that gas station shocked both the man who re- to hit her right knee on the comer of the Wales Police responded to W. Bullard as she did, they observed a clear plastic ports say passed the bill, as well as police. exterior wall. Officers did observe some Ave. regarding a disturbance. bag containing what police say ap- On Dec. 29, Lake Wales Police met reddish in color marks on Rodriguez right Once there, officers located Amanda peared to be marijuana sticking out of with Raul Merced at the Gate gas station cheek and a mark above her right knee, Duckwiler, who had reported that her bra in plain view. The officer asked located on Ridge Way, regarding a fake according to reports. she was allegedly beaten up in Winter about the bag and she admitted it was $20 bill. Reports say Raul had gone to the Police obtained a written statement Haven by Rachel Smith and Rebecca "weed." She was taken into custody and store to purchase gas and was informed from Rodriguez and photographed her Garrard. The Polk County Sheriff's by the clerk that the bill was fake. He injuries. Then the LWPD tried to make office had already worked the call and BRIEFS I11 waited until the police arrived and was contact with Grippo at her residence but completely cooperative, reports say., was not successful. Officers eventually He explained that he had cashed his made contact with Grippo via telephone paycheck and had been to a number of at which time, police say Grippo denied t different stores since making purchases, the allegations. Police completed a com,- .N ' police say, so he could not say for sure plaint affidavit on Grippo, due to being "S " where he obtained the bill. "He was unable to make physical contact with her. : generally upset that the bill was fake and * appeared genuine in his concerns," noted Violation of the police report. There is no security city noise ordinance .or strip inside the bill, it is the wrong size and is printed on different paper and it According to reports, while on patrol reacted when tested with an iodine pen, in the area of Dr. JA. Wiltshire Avenue reports note. and D Street, officers could hear plainly The bill was seized and turned in as audible noise coming from a while - evidence. A copy of the bill was made Chevy Avalanche. Police say initially the *A, 1 before packaging. vehicle was about 400 feet away and the music continued as the vehicle ap- Information report proached and passed officers. Officers conducted a traffic stop at Washington According to reports, Lake Wales Police Avenue and B Street, and made contact responded to a residence on Seminole with the driver of the vehicle who Avenue regarding a possible burglary. identified himself as Shaun Adam Officers were told there was damage Cheathem by his Florida driver's license. to a small window, which is used as an Officers explained the city ordinance t Located in historic, downtown Lake Wales at 257 E. Stuart Avenue emergency window. Police indicated that Cheathem and then issued Cheathem a Open9:3o 5:3o Monday Saturday 863-679-1146 after a thorough investigation, it seemed notice to appear in court for violation of as if the window was damaged from the Lake Wales City Ordinance 20-5. inside, possibly, by mistake. Reports say . there is no evidence inside the residence Hit and run BATTLE BOWLEGS CREEK to support a burglar'y and no evidence outside the window either. The case was Lake Wales Police responded to U.S. H ER I TASG E F E S closed as an information report. Highway 27 and State Road 60 for a hit F i and run crash involving a single vehicle. Jan. 31 Feb. 1 and 2 Domestic battery results The witness advised the vehicle hita JF1 in complaint affidavit street sign and then kept going, reports Outdoor Recreation Area, Fort Meade say. The driver of the vehicle was not at According to reports, police respoid- the scene. The incident is still currently C 1-- le'." Frf Cem . ed to a residence on Emnerald Avenue being investigated, according to reports. c regarding a reported battery. *n-c4&ile Rant Rsank Creakm 230 P . Police made contact with Devon Mongoose bike abandoned a M w Rodriguez, who told officers she and Parking is $7 donation per vehicle, all Amanda Grippo were involved in a verbal On Dec. 29, Lake Wales Police met Saturday and Sunday events are free. altercation outside the residence. Reports with James Johnson in the 1100 block . say Rodriguez told police the argument of Druid Circle regarding an aban- became physical when Grippo allegedly doned bicycle. Reports say officers pushed the screen door while Rodriguez located the bike at the corner of Druid was trying to go back inside the resi- Circle and 12th Street. The bike was dence. This caused damage to the screen colored in black, blue and silver and door, according to reports. was a Mongoose brand boys bike that Police say Rodriguez said she turned to had been spray painted gray. The own- tell Grippo to leave and Grippo allegedly er has not been located, reports say. Friday, Jan 31 7 School Day, students invited to tour camps, see deomonstrations, eat with re-enactors M7-9 p.m. Battle of Bowlegs Creek dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 1 10a.m. Authentic Civil War camps, festival, open 10:45 Ladies Tea 12 noon -- Florida Public Utilities Entertainment Pavillion opens featuring e pF offer ran of lorida folk music giants Frank Thomas, JerryMincey and others We proudly offer A wide range of 12 noon -- Cannon demonstrations knowlee and experience in diverse areas 1:45 p.m.-- Colors, Union and Confederate Memorial Ceremony. knoledge and experiee in diverse areas 2:30 p.m. Battle of Bowlegs Creek. re-enactment of laW, including: 7 p.m. Battle of Bowlegs Creek Ball Sunday, Feb.2 Wills, Trusts & Estate IPlanning 10 a.m. Festival,camps open to the.public 11 a.m. Florida Public Utilities Entertainment Pavillion featuring Florida Florida Probate Law folk music legends FrankThomas, Jerry Mincey and others Estate (residential & commercial 2 p.m. Battle of Bowlegs Creek re-enactment Business & Commercial matters F 5 p.m. Festival closes Also, our legal assistants are excellent! ---.. : so c = : :: :- - tleasdaas ib smodj For more information, www.battleofbowlegscreek.org or Complimentary Initial Consultation. call Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce at 863-285-8253 SMajor sponsors: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 11 ARRESTS Dec.30 Donald Wendal, 27, of 3118 Jasmine Ave., charged with marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams. vithhold support-non support of children or spouse. Jamie Bibbs, 17, of 322 Steedley Ave., charged with nonmoving trafficviolation-permit unlawful use of issued drivers Austin Benton, 29, of W 206 Park Ave., charged with Rashard Morgan, 25, of S430 ScenicHwy., charged with burglary-unoccupied dwelling unarmed, larceny-grand theft of license. marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams. -marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams, moving traflic dwelling 100 less 300 dollars. FrankYeater, 23, of 4715 Woodville St, charged with Tyrone Boswell, 20, of 631 Lincoln Ave., charged with mar- violation-drive while license suspended 2nd offense. Joseph Gieck, 21, of 2929 Pinehill Ct, charged with petit theft aggravated battery-person uses a deadly weapon. juana-possess-not more than 20 grams, drug equipment-possess Kenyon Phillips, 18, of W 116 Northside Dr., charged with 2nd degree 1st offense. and or use. marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams. Joshua Miller, 25, of 428 Alabama St, charged with Jan.2 Jeffrey DeBarros, 31, of 324 Starr Ridge Dr., charged with Ernest Pitts, 47, of 355 Swingle St, Frostproof, charged with marijuana-possess not more than 20 grams. Jonas Henderson, 32, of 621 Jackson Ave., charged with 7 drugs-possess-controlled substance without prescription, drug drugs-possess-controlled substance without prescription, drug Shelby Paul, 18, of 2861 EastTrotTrail, charged with battery- counts out-of-county warrant equipment-possess and or use, marijuana-possess-not more than equipment-possess and or use, probation violation. touch or strike. Anthony Richardson, 23, of 10 Vills Ct charged with 20 grams. Juan Portillo, 34,of 419 Highlands Dr., charged with moving aggravated battery-offender knew/should have known victim Christopher Josey, 35, of 498 Lakeside Dr., charged with traffic violation-drive with expired license for more than 6 Dec.31 pregnant, battery-touch or strike. moving trafficviolation-drive whilelicense suspended 1st offense, months. Joy Irvin, 30, of 29 8 W Seminole Ave., charged with battery- Patrick Toole, 36, of 1940Tillman Dr., charged with aggravated 4counts probation violation. Cynthia Skinner, 31, of 505 Citrus Dr., Frostproof, charged with touch or strike. battery-on person 65 years of age or older, 2 counts battery-2nd Timothy Knapp, 48, of 2020 Oriole Lane, charged with drugs-possess-controlled substance without prescription, drug or subsequent offense. marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams, moving traffic equipment-possess and or use. Jan. 1 Roberta Wilkins, 22, of 324 Sunrise Park, charged with moving violation-knowingly drive while license suspended revoked. Vance Smith, 43, of 2015 Conner Rd., charged with Ginger McBride, 20, of 8913 Sheppard Dr., charged with resist traffic violation-operate motor vehicle without valid license. Jimmy McGhee, 55, of 5 321 Palm Ave., Frostproof, charged drugs-possess-controlled substance without prescription, drug officer-obstruct without violence. with drugs-possess-controlled substance without prescription, equipment-possess and or use, 2 counts probation violation. Renee Ward, 54, of 725 Hickory Hammock Rd., charged with 2 Jan.3 drug equipment-possess and or use. Andre Wamer, 24, ofW 210 Park Ave., charged with counts probation violation. Jerel Allen, 18, of 504South St, charged with Aaron Mobley, 40,of 202Townsend Ave., charged with warrantlessVOP Pinellas Co. BRIE Fresults. The value of the can and copper B IEF inside is estimated at $300. Police say there are no known suspects at this FROM PAGE 10 time. later transported to the Polk County Battery near Walmart Jail Police contacted PCSO, who confirmed they were not looking for the According to reports, officers pair for any criminal charges. met with Lori Atmore at Hungry Howies near Walmart regarding a Can and copper are gone battery. Officers later met with Tara Grandmont, whom they say was ' On Dec. 29, Lake Wales Police initially believed to be the only suspect VI responded to Orange Avenue regarding in this case. After investigation, officers TRAVELERS a theft. Police say that while on scene, say they concluded the two may have they met with the complainant, who committed simple battery on each said that there was a large garbage bin other, however, there was no sufficient filled with copper wire sitting in her evidence to support physical arrests of - back yard, which had been saved by her either. For this reason, officers ob- husband. The woman said the item was tained written statements from those there and she and her husband left the involved and forwarded complaint residence two days before Christmas, affidavits to the State of Florida for ahd that it was missing when they review. Police say there were no inde- returned Dec. 29. Police say there pendent witnesses and no video from was no evidence at the scene and the Walmart in the area where the incident neighborhood canvas did not yield any occurred. A. -"u Join Florida's fastest growing newspaper. Sun Coast Media is seeking an inside Sales Professional who enjoys talking to others Oand building strong relationships with clients. aAs part of our team you'll: Make a high volume of outbound sales calls to a variety of local business owners -- while also helping walk in traffic. Develop and manage your own leads and drive the full sales cycle from prospecting ,Feb. 6 to closing deals. Educate your clients on the many ways we offer to market their business. ... 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Candidates are -. .screened for nicotine as part of the pre-employment drug, alcohol, and nicotine testing process. *The Lake Wales News, The Frostproof News, The Polk County Democrat, S 0The Fort Meade Leader and The Polk County Sun Page 12 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 OBITUARIES Geoffrey 'GR' Randolph Webster Dorothy Marie Lunsford-Griffith Jan. 21, 1945 He also published The Miniature Mrs. Dorothy Fla.; stepson, Paul Griffith and wife, - Jan. 6, 2014 Aircraft Quarterly, a full-color magazine Marie Lunsford- Cindy, Boyack, NC; stepdaughters, Geoffrey with an auxiliary club membership for Griffith, 78, Patricia Carpenter and husband "GR" Webster, toy airplane aficionados. passed away David, Ft. Myers, Fla., Kristine Griffith, a resident of When he retired, at age 55, he studied Sunday, Jan. 22, Sarasota, Fla., Regina Griffith, Webb Frostproof, at the Beaux Arts School in Paris, 2014, in Winter City, Mo.; brother, Edward Walker Fla. and honing his skills in painting, special- .Haven of heart and wife, JoAnn, Fort Meade, Fla.; Grasse, izing in portraits. He also pursued his failure. grandchildren, Deana Rickman and France, avid passion for collecting antique and Dorothy was husband, Joe, Joseph Lunsford, Chase passed away vintage toy aircraft, writing a definitive born Sept. 27, Lunsford and Elizabeth Woodard; one at his home text about this area of collecting as well 1935, in Tiger great-grandchild, Kaydee Parker. in Grasse, as contributing to various publications. Bay, Fla., and Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, France, Captain Geoffrey Webster had been a lifetime collector moved to Lake Dorothy Marie Jan. 14, 2014, at Hancock Funeral surrounded by 'GR'Webster of antique and vintage miniature toy Wales from Fort Lunsford-Griffith Home, 945 E. Broadway, Fort Meade. his wife and airplanes and aviation models, and Meade in 1994. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., children, after had amassed one of the most com- She was the Deputy Clerk for the Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the First a brief but prehensive collections of toy airplanes Polk County Courthouse for 18 years, Church of God, 215 S. Perry Ave., valiant battle and aviation models ever assembled,; a member of Fort Meade First Church Fort Meade, with Rev. Travis Risner with cancer. containing numerous rarities made in of God where she served many years as officiating. Mr. Webster Germany, France, Japan, Great Britain a youth leader, and a Fort Meade High Interment will follow in Evergreen was a native and the United States. School graduate, Class of 1953. Cemetery, Fort Meade. Floridian and GR Webster remained an active pilot Dorothy was preceded in death by Condolences may be sent to the great-great most of his life and could fly anything her parents, Samuel D. and Delma H. family at www.hancockfh.com In lieu grandson of with wings or propellers. He flew his Walker, first husband, Joe J. Lunsford, of flowers, contributions may be made the Governor amphibious airplane all over the United sisters, Veda Gurlock and Ethel Roberts. to the Building Fund of First Church of of Florida States. She is survived by her husband, God or to The Gideons International, during the Geoffrey'GR'Webster His portraits and other paintings are William Griffith, Lake Wales, Fla.; sons, P.O. Box 763, Bartow, FL 33831. civil war, John rey in some of the finest private collections Michael Lunsford and wife, Pam, Lake Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, Milton. He was a Frostproof residentfor and were treasured gifts to special Wales, Fla., Steve Lunsford, Ft. Myers, is in charge of-arrangements. nearly 15 years. friends. He was a retired executive, as well as Mr. Webster is survived by his Pn C an author, artist, renowned collector mother and stepfather, Helen and R In T New Yea Wi A Nw P of antique aviation toys, and highly Alvin "Bud" E Lindsay, Jr. of Miami decorated Vietnam War pilot. Beach; wife, Agnes Costa Webster, their He was an American patriot and children Jim (8 yrs), George (6 yrs.) military man through and through. As and Helene (5 yrs.) of Grasse, France a U.S. Armypilot stationed in Vietnam, and Frostproof, Fla.; his sisters, Wendy Capt. GR Webster commanded the Webster Keleher (Walter) of Duxbury, Mustang Gun Ship Platoon of the 68th Mass., Diana Webster Biehl (John) of . Assault Helicopter Company, and was Frostproof, brother, Alvin E Lindsay III | ________D the recipient of many military awards, of Key Biscayne, Florida, and step-sis- Authorized Dealer936 m etroPCS including two Distinguished Flying ters, Paula Lindsay Gillies (Dillon) f 863-2932300 863-675-S55s5 63-293-6600 863-53440 rs M clud Distinguished Flying ters, Paula Ldsay Glles (Don)f 203 E. Central Ave. 775 Cypress Gardens Blvd. 104USHwy.17S 1105 S. Holland Park Crosses, the Bronze Star, the Purple Portland, Maine, and Elizabeth Lindsay Winter Haven Winter Haven Eloise Bartow UOl alw Heart, and the Air Medal w/V. Kuhnke (Karl), of Palm Beach, Fla. and After completing his military service Lucerne, Switzerland. in Vietnam, Webster enrolled at the A funeral mass was held on Saturday, University of Chicago, where he earned Jan. 11 in Grasse, France. A memo- C a Masters Degree tinusiness. His rial gathering to celebrate the lif of career in the fragrance industry culmi- Geoffrey "GR"Webster will be'held on nated in the post of CEO of Givaudan Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the histor- TM Fragrances, an international firm. ic Ramon Theater, 15 E. Wall Street in In 2000, Webster was elected to the Frostproof, Florida. Flowers are wel- Fragrance Foundation's Hall of Fame. come. Alternatively, the family suggests USED CAR SUPERSTORE During his career, he lived in Illinois, that donations be made to their favorite New York, and Paris, France. charity in GR Webster's memory.TRUCKS Words of Comfort Words of Comfort, T If we are loved and May the longtime remembered, then we live sun shine upon you, on forever in the hearts of all love surround *M N E1l $10 0 those who love us. you, and the sweet --Ted Menten light withinyou Tradition a I ar CREDIT PROBLEMS? 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The Holy Tickets for the event are $10 each and Prestonsburg, Ky., to the late Clyde W. 2014, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Spirit Council of CatholicWomen will be include the luncheon and the fashion show. and Naomi Marie Smith; and he came Home in Lake Wales. hosting its sixth annual Lunch and Fashion No tickets will be sold at the door. here from Warsaw, Ind., in 1999. Interment will be held at the Florida Show on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. For individual tickets and reserved tables He was a retired boiler operator for National Cemetery in Bushnell. to 2 p.m., in the Holy Spirit Parish Center, of six or eight, contact Peg Champion 863- R. R. Donnelly and Sons and was a veter- Condolences may be sent to the family 644 South Ninth St., LakeWales. Ladies 696-0055 or 863-407-376-3659. an of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army. at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com. will be modeling multiple ensembles from For tickets at Nalcrest, contact Annette He was a member of American Legion Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in CASUAL CHIC in Auburndale. There will be Alversa 863-221-9452. and loved fishing, hunting and gardening. charge of arrangements. two 50/50 drawings and three large variety Tickets are also available from CCW baskets for a drawing, in which you pay to members or at the Holy Spirit Parish Office Sget a ticket, on South Ninth Street, 863-676-1556. Margaret L. Smith Margaret her husband, James E. Smith and a son, SUBSCRIBE L. Smith of King Smith. Frostproof Survivors include her sons, Craig Heartland passed away Smith (Rosemary) of Frostproof and Thursday, Jan. 9, Jace Smith (Linda) of Frostproof; wSpapers 2014, at the Lake brother, Ralph Blount of Frostproof; LaNeW aes Wales Medical grandchildren, Justin. Smith and Chelle Lake ales News Center. She was Smith. 92 years old. Visitation is 2 p.m. until the funeral Frostproof NeW She was born service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, 8 3 Q7 -G QA/4 7 June 19, 1921, at the First Baptist Church in Frostproof i lH' l 'll- 0 in Fort Meade, with Rev. Darrol Hood officiating. Fla., to the late Margaret L. Smith Interment-will follow at Silver Hill Charley and Sally Bone; and she came Cemetery. here from Haines City. in 1937. She was Condolences may be sent to the retired from Ben Hill Griffin and was family and the webcast of the.service a member of the First Baptist Church can be viewed at www.marionnelson since the 1940s. She was also a member futneralhome.com. - of the First Baptist Women's Club.:- Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in Margaret was preceded in death by charge of arrangements. Shirley A. Johnson Shirley A. Johnson of Lake Wales Cindy Ann Jones and her husband, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, David of Bald Knob, Ark.; grandson, at her residence. She was 66 years Justin Lee Stanphill; great-grand- old. child, Jaxen Stanphill. She was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Van Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, ~Buren, Ark., to the late Robert L. and Jan. 15, 2014, at the Marion Nelson Mary Frances Stewart She came here Funeral Home. in 1957 from Arkansas. She was a The graveside service is 11 a.m. homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at the Lake She enjoyed fishing, cooking and Wales Cemetery. helping/caring for others. Condolences may be sent to the Shirley was preceded in death by family at www.marionnelsonfuneral her brother, Junior Stewart. home.com. Survivors include her husband of Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in 33 years, Ronnie Johnson; daughter, charge of arrangements. Nova Jean: Randy Edward Herndon Holliday Nova Jean Herndon of Dover, Fla Randy Edward Holliday of Davenport, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Fla., passed awayWednesday, Jan. 8,2014, herresidence. She was 85 at Heart of Florida Hospital. He was 45. Arrangements are by Marion Nelson Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in Funeral Home in Lake Wales. charge of arrangements. 201 East Stuart Avenue. Historic Downtown Lake Wales Page 14 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 HOME& -- Make a plan for garage organization Spring cleaning plans are on the minds of many once the weather warms up. Many homeowners feel a. . . sense of renewal in the spring, when the desire to clean house and get organized becomes a priority. Garages are often targets for home- owners hoping to target clutter. Once a space reserved for cars, garages are no longer strictly for vehicles, used instead to store items that simply do not fit inside the home or a backyard shed. Organizing the garage is typical- ly a weekend or several-day project. Here's how to turn a garage from a cluttered mess into a space suited for storing items of all shapes and sizes. Enlist a helper. Organizing a garage is a significant undertaking that is best tackled with two or more people. Enlist a helper to make the .A.. project less intimidating. Decide what is important to keep. Start the organization process by clear- Organizing your garage will mean less clutter and perhaps your car will fit inside again. ing out the garage and taking inventory be used. Employ a peg board full of of what you have. Items that have not hooks for oft-used tools or other items Residential Industrial been used for several years can likely you need at the ready. C be tossed. Make a pile of what will be Leave space for hobby and work Commercial Municipal kept and then put the rest at the curb or areas. Garages are where many TM donate useful items to charity, improvement projects begin or where A Typ g of g SGive thought to where you want hobbies, such as woodworking or o to store particular items. Tools and crafting,.takeplace. Leave space for CONSTRUCTION items that are used more often should these tasks and hobbies. C DEVELOPMENT J -i be stored within reach or where easily Give the space a fresh coat of e visible, while items that are not used paint. Some garages are dingy and General Contractors Lic# CBC1254501 as frequently can be stored higher up. dark. Bright paint on the walls and , Think about how you operate in the floor can open up the space and, 8 vk i st io n garage. Recycling bins can be stored when combined with more lighting, closer to the door into the home, can make it lighter and brighter:.- while bicycles and skates can be near- Garage organization is a com- er to the garage door for easy access. mop spring cleaning project. But it Group like items together. shouldn't be reserved forthis season Categorize items that will be kept.. alone. Periodic checks of the garage Garden tools, camping gear, sporting and straightening up can keep a ga- Speciaizin in: eq'uipment, and automotive supplies rage clean and organized throughout Specializing in should be categorized and stored in the entire year and make yearly spring Roof-overs Carports their own areas of the garage, deter- cleaning much more manageable. Screen Rooms GlassNinyl Windows mining if certain items can be stored inside the home to free up garage space. Rescreening Pool Cages, Grouping items together will make Seamless Gutter Vinyl Siding/Soffit them easier to locate in the garage. Materials for do-it-yourselfers Move boxed items into clear storage containers. It's much easier to see w4hat you have when it is stored in clear containers. 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Flooding Assessing potential property damage While some homes make it through near a home's foundation increases the is a rite of passage for homeowners in winter unscathed, the harsh weather Take stock of risk of potentially costly damage, while the spring. Though some damage is sig- of the year's coldest season can add roof shingles low spots on the lawn that go ignored nificant, oftentimes even novice DIYers several tasks to homeowners' spring- can make great breeding grounds for can work their homes and properties time to-do lists. Much like its gutters and downspouts, insects, including mosquitoes, when the back into shape in time to enjoy spring While some projects-are best left to a home's roof can suffer significant weather warms up. When low spots are and summer. the professionals, others can be tackled damage over the course of a typical even by those homeowners with little or winter. Shingles may be lost to harsh. no DIY experience. 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If your thumb or finger can completely stop the flow of water, ~the pipe where the water is coming from is ..likely damaged and will need to be replaced. Examine S .'the lawn * .$for low spots Once a lawn 3 has thawed out, Ea sprng homewners Zu dispeteirgutters stillatta hedtotheihome andfreeofdebris. STATEWIDE ELECTRIC of Central Florida, Inc. 24 HR. AIR CONDIIONING REFRIGERATION SERVICE HVAC RESIDENTIAL 10% COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL SENIOR ELECTRICAL DISCOUNT WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS S -All Major GENERATOR SALES & INSTALLATION Credit Cards ICE MACHINE SALES & SERVICE Accepted RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR U v . Page 16 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 DHN RED are 'fair winds and following seas.' and that "through years, the Maxcy These are what George and Judy and Wilson families have continued would wish upon all of us that follow to support Mr. Maxcy's endeavors." FROM PAGE 1 in their footsteps," she added. Hadden, too, echoed Bennett's Librarian Missy Hadden noted that remnmb'rances.. sight failed, she simply turned to Wilson was Latt Maxcy's son-in-law, "We hope you appreciate the con- audio books to fill her need. having married his daughter Patricia. tributions made by these individuals She also recalled that she often She said naming the reading room in honored here," Hadden concluded. was the point person for many of the his honor was a natural thing to do "Each one played a big part in the group's initiatives, since the citrus and cattle rancher ongoing support of our library to the "She would push projects along enjoyed reading books about Florida. community." when our energy and enthusiasm "In the 1970s, Mr. Latt Maxcy real- The ceremonies also featured dimmed," Bennett recalled. "She ized that in our future, we would need refreshments served in the Pat Wilson was very good at charming, pushing, a well-equipped library as a means of Reading Room, storytelling for kids enticing and failing all else, shaming keeping up with our ever-changing by Gladys Roberts, and holiday people into leadership roles. I miss world," Hadden said. "The gift of this music from the children of the First my first, best Frostproof friend. She library has enriched the lives of our Presbyterian Church. taught all of us how to live with residents by providing educational, dignity and grace in the face of great recreational and informational mate- challenges." rials to meet those needs." Regina Bennett of the Friends of Latt Maxcy She noted that the contributions of She noted that on April 16, 1978, Memorial Library helps remember several both have been sorely missed. Wilson acted as master of ceremonies supporters of the library during a recent "The Navy words for good wishes at the dedication of the new library, ceremony. RU Gomez stays fit playing on the "On my mom's side, they all run cross Oftentimes, during a race he Will R N Bulldogs varsity soccer team, and runs country, they are fast runners, and my stick with the Bulldogs seconds best track in the spring, older sister and sister that's still in high runner, Ian Ormsby, until late in the FROM PAGE 1 "I think the average soccer player school, they ran, so I just wanted to race, and then see if he can pass him. runs from six to eight miles in one run with them," he explained. "When There are likely many more runners "That's going to give him a base game," Wood said. "So it's a good sport I started in sixth grade, I thought I he will pass if he sticks with it over the to build from in the next few years," for conditioning." In track, he will run was going to be a slow runner. I got next four years of high school, and the coach said. He ran the course in the distance events like the one mile surprised." beyond, Wood said. Tallahassee in 17:26, close to his best, and two mile competitions. He actually has a goal right now "He has a lot of potential if he stays but still pretty good considering the Gomez said his family had a big of beating the best time of his uncle, with it. He -can be a collegiate runner," hilly course. influence in getting him into the sport. which is around 16:30. the coach added. RE SO T attention and effort on the part of REO RT many in Fort Meade to have the city ready. FROM PAGE 1 "As Chamber president and member, my perspective is focused primarily officially opens Friday will be on Fort Meade, but I think we need similarly adored. to keep in mind that other gateway At least, on Saturday, he liked what communities are also vying to improve he saw. their tourism trade," he said. "With this "It's impressive," he said. "The build- opportunity comes responsibility. City ing certainly has pizazz." signage, streets, parks, landscaping, 7 In all, some 300 people are now and open policies for new businesses wl w employed at the resort, many from Fort are a few." Mbade and other nearby towns and He applauded the city for investing PHOTO BY BRIANACKLEY cities. in itself recently, stepping forward with Some, Mack said, had family mem- funds to help the recently launched The lodge will feature 216 rooms, restaurants, spas, and plenty of meeting space for business bers who actually mined the land "Buy" Fort Meade campaign, and other conferences. there, which was last active more than improvements, some visible, some 50 years ago, giving them a bigger pur- behind the scenes. site that parallelsthe Peace River. Meade city commissioner. 'And the pose than just collecting a paycheck. "The recent monetary support for the This year, the Florida DOT is do- second thing that is positive is the "People feel like they have a little bit 'Buy' Fort Meade campaign is a signifi- ing the engineering work on a new spinoff local businesses a facility like of ownership in it," he noted. cant indicator that current city officials $700,000 multiuse recreation trail that that can create." In all, the resort site sits on about are willing to improve this vital portion will wind its way near the river banks at The resort is hoping to attract busi- 16,000 acres of reclaimed mining land. of governing," he said. "Businesses the park, and is expected to construct ness conferences and seminars, and The resort's actual footprint is only must also be willing to invest in new the trail in 2015. offers more than 24,000 scquare feet of about 5 percent of that. products and services and keep build- The DOT is:also in the process of meeting space, including a main-con- There is bass fishing, a 1.7 mile na- ings and exteriors inviting as well." studying options for rehabbing or ference center of some 14,000 square ture trail, four restaurants, a full service Fort Meade Chamber Director replacing the U.S. 98 bridge over the feet. There are 13 meeting rooms in all, spa and fitness center, a sporting clay Priscilla Perry echoed Sweeney's river. One favored option is to build a highlighted by the largest gathering shooting range and of course, the thoughts, pedestrian bridge next to the current spot, a 634 theater-style seat room. interesting "infinity" pool which looks "Streamsong Resort is going to be structure which would connect the Rooms will be available to the public like it drops off into the fishing lake in good for Central Florida, Polk County outdoor recreation area to the city for starting Saturday night, although Mack front of the lodge, in particular, and Fort Meade in that walkers who now have to take their noted that a few invited guests are Fort Meade is the closest "city" to our community is being provided lives into their hands by crossing the already breaking in the staff and lodge the development, about a 15-mile employment and our storefronts have narrow stone structure. in advance of this weekend. drive from the lodge to downtown. The an opportunity to feel an economic Another $15,000 state grant is A search of the reservation website resort's website refers to its location as spike from resort visitors," Perrysaid. designed to identify economic growth for a room next week, mid-week, shows "the Crossroads to Extraordinary." "But first, Streamsong visitors need to opportunities along Broadway and a "best available" rate of $399 per Because of that distance, know Fort Meade is here. Businesses Charleston Avenue, and the city has night. For a one-night Saturday stay in Streamsong's influence here will be will need to publicize and provide applied for $200,000 in state money February, the lowest available rate is subtle, yet potentially substantial if the the goods wanted by those traveling to upgrade equipment and recreation shown at $419. city and its businesses make the effort through Fort Meade." options at both the outdoor recreation Regionally, the resort's opening dove- to capture some of those tourism dol- In addition to investing in the buy area and community center, tails with other major projects that will lars, a6cording to former Fort Meade local campaign, the city also has invest- While plans for a Publix supermarket open its doors in the coming months, Chamber of Commerce President Bob ed in some of its more visible locations which percolated with some energy most notably the CSX transportation Sweeney. like Patterson Park, which in partner- last year appear to be treading logistic site on State Road 60 between "We are indeed very fortunate to ship with CSX, got a major cleanup and water for now, Fort Meade officials are Lake Wales and Bartow and Florida have a destination resort of this caliber renovation last year. still optimistic that U.S. EcoGen will Polytechnic University in Lakeland. in our back yard," said Sweeney, owner They also will be getting $20,000 a break ground this year on a bio-energy Just last week, Polk State College of R & S Pawn who just finished a year for the next five years from Florida power plant on city land. That project officially cut the ribbon for its Polk three-year run as Chamber president Public Utilities which purchased has a price tag of at least $250 million, State Advanced Technology Center in last month. the city's gas utility late last year for according to estimates from past public Clear Springs in Bartow, and of couise, "This endeavor by Mosaic will be $820,000. The five-year stipend will be officials. Legoland in Winter Haven continues very beneficial for Fort Meade for de- used for economic development, city Local leaders are hoping expansion with the announcement a cades to come," he added. "Many may officials have agreed. How the $820,000 Streamsong will in essence be the few months ago that they will be build- recognize that as Fort Meade rebuilds windfall might be spent has not yet kick-starter for many bigger and ing a hotel on the theme park's land. our community via new businesses, been determined, but it will likely go better things to come. Sweeney, himself an avid golfer, park renovations, and municipal im- towards improvements to infrastruc- "The number one thing is the knows that what Streamsong is doing provements, that Streamsong's visitors ture and utilities. employment opportunities it brings is beyond the financial Scope of many will serve as one of the cornerstones in In addition, a city consultant is to Fort Meade and the region. That's locally, but its effects should not be. those efforts. As phosphate was the sta- winding down a study- funded a significant number of jobs that are "It is important to reiterate this ple of the Fort Meade economy in past by a $46,000Lgrantfromlthe U.S. being created out there. Mosaic is opportunity is only the first steptn the years, tourism can be a very significant Department of Agriculture on making a real investment in the region journey to prosperity," Sweeney added. contributor moving forward." a vision to expand the Fort Meade beyond just mining now, and that's a "Recognition, vision, commitment, But,. Sweeney and others note, that Outdoor Recreation Area. The city owns good thing," said Bob Elliott, owner and hard work, are the remaining steps impact won't happen without some hundreds of undeveloped acres at the of Greenwood Chevrolet and a Fort necessary.to make the finish line." Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 17 SA L LA WELCOME TO YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR SWant to see your event on this page? Call us at 863-676-3467 or C A L--'d email news@lakewalesnews.com. E Wednesday, Jan. 15 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polk-coun- PolkSate College's th annual MLK Luncheon will be ty-sanctity-of-life-celebration-tickets-9727249465. FREE BREAKFAST both a celebration of MLK's vision for a color-blind society For more info: 863-683-2341 or Life@FBCHomes.org. There is a free breakfast at B Street Community Center, on the first and third Saturdays of every month, from and the college's work toward that goal. The luncheon 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information; or to make donations, contact Reverend Alton Norwood at 863-618- will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Bartow National Guard E Sunday, Jan. 26 7641 or stop by his address at 114W. Crystal Ave., Lake Wales. The Rev. Norwood has been doing free breakfasts Armory, 120 Bartow Municipal Airport Road, where in First Presbyterian Concert Series, 4 p.m., 16 N. 3rd St., for the community since 2005. He has a website at http://sites.google.com/site/cbmoinclakewalesfl/ 1964 the College first opened its doors. Lake Wales. David Kim and Paul Jones: a duo of stunning The Lake Wales City Commission meets at 6 p.m.on State Road 60 E., 10 to 11 :musicianship in the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church The Lake Wales City Commission meets at 6p.m. on State Road 60 E., 10 to 11 a.m. Than 1 of Lake Wales. The concrt is open to the public and an the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Municipal 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Lakeshore, State Road 60 E., Thursday, Jan. 16 offering will be rece t will support the ongoing Administration Building and meets in workshops to 11 a.m. to noon. Lake Wales Library, SchoenoffMeeting Room, 2 to Concert Series at FPC. Call 863-676-0711 discuss complicated issues whenever necessary. Time is set 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Indian Lake Estates, State Road 4 p.m. iPad & iPhone Level 2 class will focus on the more aside at the end of each regular City Commission meeting 60 E., 1 to 2:30 p.m. experienced user, or students from the Level 1 class. In for comments from members of the public. Commission Level 2 instructor Len Angel will introduce students to the N Monday, Jan. 27 meetings are televised live on Comcast cable channel 6. The Night Owl Book Discussion Group meets the keyboard, hidden apostrophe, searching, screen shots, The Gulf CoastChapteroftheAlzheimer'sAssociation conducts fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Books are accessing and running apps, audio/video and playback a monthly caregivers'support group. Meetwith a trained Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market second and available for checkout. Schoenoff Meeting Room, Lake controls. Registration is required and each class is $5 to Alzheimer'scounselorto discuss issuesfaced bycaregivers. Meet fourth Saturday each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., located in the Wales Library, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Info: 863-678-4004 or compensate the instructor. others who are providing care to Alzheimer's patients. I to 2 p.m., Market Square between Stuart Avenue and Park Avenue. library@cityoflakewales.com. Schoenoff Meeting Room, Lake Wales Library. Info: Chris Wilcox, Locally grown fresh produce. For more information, call Mike 863-292-9210 orwilcoxc@alzflgulf.org. Morrow, 863-412-6960 or email mike.lwcc@gmail.com. The Lake Wales Public Library hosts two weekly yoga Friday, Jan. 17 A representative from the 10th Circuit Court Guardian classes. Both are led by Certified Yoga Instructors. Classes Central Florida Speech and Hearing Amplified Phone Ad Litem volunteer program is available in the library's The Lake Wales Lions Club meets the second and fourth meet each Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Distribution, Lake Wales Library Schoenoff Meeting Room, main lobby to discuss volunteer opportunities with this Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in the Lake Wales Public Library's Meeting Room. Wear 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Free amplified phones to qualified program. Lake-Wales Library's Main Lobby, 10 a.m. to Post 71 on West Park Avenue. Info: 863-676-6861 or loose-fitting clothing and bring water if desired. No prior recipients. noon. Info: 863-534-4605. lwlions35@yahoo.com. New Members Welcome! experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome. Class fees are $10 per class, $'32 for 4 classes or $60 for 8 classes of 0 Saturday, Jan. 18 E Tuesday, Jan. 28 and The Polk County Library Cooperative offers bookmobile instruction. Class fees may be paid at the City of Lake Wales Winter Dog Days at Bok Tower Gardens, 9 a.m. Leashed Thur y service to outlying regions of our county. There are three Cashier's Office, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales. Cash, and friendly dogs are invited for this special day with Thursday, Jan 30 twice-monthly stops that serve the Lake Wales area: checks or major credit cards are accepted. Payments of cash activitiesincludin dog health and safety information and& iPhone Level 3 class will focus on the more 2nd and 4thuesday at Village Green Apartments, or check may be made at class. Info: 863-678-4004. anctivities including dog health and safety information and adoptions. Dog admission: $5 each, with 50 percent of the experienced user, or students from the Level 2 class. In proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of PolkCounty. Level 3 instructor Len Angel will cover: Photos, Camera, proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Polk County. Audio/Video, Play-Back Controls, Push Notifications, Normal human rates apply. Call 863-676-1408. Accessing Search Capability, takifig an iPad screenshot, Florida's Natural Grove House -"Taste of the Grove question from the class, and more. Registration is required V U c7 . Floridas Natural Grove House- Taste of the Grovand each class is $5 to compensate the instructor. House"- 10 a.m. Sample Grove House favorites. Grove and each class $5 to compensate the instructor. Schoenoff Meeting Room, LakeWales Library, 2to 4 pm. - House, 20106 Hwy. 27, Lake Wales. Call 863-679-4110. G 8 -f The Lake Wales Lion's Club will host an open house on *MOnday, Jan. 20 Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #71 onW. Lake Wales Library will be closed in observance of Park Street. The program will be designed to tell visitors Martin Luther King Day. what the local Lions International does. A short video will V- n visit Our Store at be presented showing the worldwide service the Lions *Thursday, Jan. 23 provide. Individual members will be asked to tell what the The 4tlhhuriday Book Discussion Group meets the club means to them. Adinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. ---------__- fourthThursday of each month at 11 a.m. The January title with the program starting about 7 p.m. is"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. Books Attention M edicare Beneficiaries are available for checkout. Schoenoff Meeting Room, 0 Friday, Jan. 31 Lake Wales Library. Call 863-678-4004 or visit library@ Soup-er Bowls for Hunger Relief with Care Center, Z e ro N adac N o th in g . cityoflakewales.com. Toy World, Park Avenue in Lake Wales. Auction begins at .. ; ... .5:30 p.m. Info: 863-676-6678. Get the care you need when you're - Saturday, Jan.'25 ......y o Florida's Natural Grove House your -"Belly Laugh Day" Recurring, 6 p.m., s econd sick or injured withand stay healthy allMO. -10 a.m. Stop by and tell us your best joke and enter to American Legion Post 71 meeting, 6 p.m., second year long with BlueMedicare HM 7O. win a $50 Gift Certificate to the Grove House. Grove House, Thursday of each month, 43 W. Park Ave., Lake Wales. For 20106 Hwy. 27, Lake Wales. Call 863-679-4110. more info. or to join, call 863-589-5689. $0 monthly plan premium Lake Wales Car Show -4 to8 p.m. Fourth Saturday SonsoftheAmericanLegionmeeting, 6p.m.,thirdThursday $0 for primary care visits It of every month in Historic Downtown Lake Wales. Many of every month, 43 W. ParkAve., Lake Wales, 863-589-5689. Special Events and prizes. No cost preventive tests and screenings out.!Th American Legion Riders Meeting, 10 a.m., third Prescription drug coverage included Polk County Sanctity of Life Celebration, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday of each month. May take rides after the Hearing vision dental1 andfitness coverage M First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland -1010 East meetings. 43 W. Park Ave., Lake Wales, 863-589-5689., e e e Memorial Blvd. Admission is free, childcare will not be Nearly 5,000 hand-selected primary care provided: The Sanctity of Life Celebration will educate and Lake Wales Alliance Church, 10:45 a.m. worship on - motivate all those who attend, with a time of meaningful Sunday morning. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, there physicians, 14,000 specialists and 120 worship, followed by powerful speakers and informative is a Fellowship Dinner (a potluck) and the community is hospitals to choose from. breakout sessions on a wide range of pro-life topics. Also invited to attend. Call 863-676-6727 or the Rev. Robert G. including a special session on sexual purity for teens. Short at 813-758-5792 for details.G reatF ri a I -GreatFlorida Insurance Esther Echeverria Your Ldcal Agencyifor Ntice of Election Esther Echeverna Notice of Election 1386 State Rd. 60 East Village of Highland Park, Florida Lake Wales, FL 33853 . 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We need the skill officials, business leaders anniversary celebration." sets to be learned here," Mosaic Vice -and educators gatheredWednesday, "Stanford Phelps wanted to make a President Bo Davis said. "This is where Jan. 8, to celebrate the completion of difference and today, we can see that we will look for the technical training Polk State College's Corporate College he did," she added. Phelps bought the for our people. This will give us the - a $14.5 million high-tech Advanced former Clear Springs phosphate mining workforce that will keep Polk County PHOTO BY AL PALMER Technology Center on State Road 60, east property several years ago to develop as competitive." of Bartow. mixed-use properties. Clancey said the Advanced The Advanced Technology Center is highly The new facility's bright red and white Corporate College Director Rob Technology Center will be available to visible from State Road 60 with its brilliant red building sits on Clear Springs Corporate Clancey, who has overseen the project give employers a "cutting-edge program and white colors. Park land that was donated by Clear since its inception, said the facility, for their employees to keep them up to Springs owner and chairman, Stanford which features high-tech labs and auto- date on the latest technology in their The new building was designed by Phelps, along with a hefty $12 million mation equipment, is one of three similar fields." local architects Furr and Wegman and he donated to see the project get under- facilities in the state. He also spoke of the ripple effect the built by Rodda Construction. way. The Polk County Board of County The new 47,000-square-foot building, college will have. Visitors were treated to a tour of the Commissioners also contributed $2.5 first planned nearly five years ago, will "Companies will bring their em- facilities and were shown the latest tech- million to pay for infrastructure to support replace the classrooms and facilities the ployees and customers here, boosting nology in robotic assembly, computer the high-tech facilities where students can college was using at Lakeland Linder the bed tax and the business of local terminal classrooms and distribution learn the latest in manufacturing technol- Airport. restaurants and shops," he added. and inventory machinery. ogy and advancements. The school also Clancey said an estimated 7,200 students drew donations of $250,000 from business- are expected to use the facility per year. In es for advanced technology and in-kind addition, students will be trained for high- donations of equipment and technology skilled, high-wage jobs in Polk County. that total approximately $1.9 million. The Corporate College will also be offering PHOTO BY JEFF ROSLOW PHOTO BY AL PALMER Jason Slefridge explains to people touring the Advanced Technology Center Wednesday how Polk County and Polk State College leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday opening the new Advanced the MAS 200 works. Essentially the robot arm examines systems and is used as a troubleshooter Technology Center at the Clear Springs PSC Corporate College on S.R. 60 east of Bartow. In the to see what is working incorrectly. Selfridge works with businesses to develop programs for center PSC President Eileen Holden proudly displays the pieces she cut as nearly 30 people had students at Polk State College's new campus off State Road 60. scissors, littering the parking lot with pieces of red ribbon that blew in the wind.' - Schools looking at minority discipline issues Frostproof Polk officials. not surprised following release of federal report financial By CATHY PALMER "A routine school disciplinary infrac- face alternative disciplinary methods CORRESPONDENT tion shouldn't land a student in a police rather than potential arrest. precinct instead of the principal's office," "We were not surprised by the letter Polk County public school officials say Holder'said. from the federal government," Woolcott fi tnI es/ s they are a step ahead oflast weeks feder- In effect, the federal government is said. "Even our data reflects that minority al education department guidelines that telling school systems to stick to princi- students may be more adversely affected the nation's schools may be discrimina- or risk federal scrutiny or intervention if why we hired Capt. Stewart and have s tory to young black males. it doesn't. him and the Student Conduct Code Local officials started looking at "In our investigations, we found cases Committee looking into it." The Frostproof Care Center will existing discipline policies as part of the where African-American students were The schools reported 132 expulsions be starting another new series of : district's Strategic Plan adopted months disciplined more harshly and more were expected this school year, a de- "Financial Fitness" classes on Jan. 21. ago. frequently because of their race than crease from last year's 155, the Strategic Classes will run for consecutive "We've been looking at those num- similarly situated white students," a Plan says. The ultimate goal over the Tuesdays, through Feb. 11 according to: - bers," said Nancy Woolcott, Assistant letter from the Justice Department and plan's life is to drop that number to 39. Michele Lescard, the ceriter's director Superintendent for Learning and Education Department stated to school The exact number of minority students of programs and client services. Support. "And we are seeing some of the districts. "In short, racial discrimination who were expelled was not available at Free dinner will be served at 6 p.m., same numbers seen nationwide." in school discipline is a real problem." press time. with classes starting at 6:30, she The federal government last week The district's Strategic Plan promises to "Our goal is to reduce the number of said. Free child care is also provided urged school boards to abandon what decrease the number of conduct viola- males expelled by 50 percent," Woolcott for adults in the class, which will be it described as overly zealous discipline tions dramatically between now and the said. "And to likewise, reduce the num- held at Emmanuel Baptist Church policies that send students to court plan's sunset in 2017-18. The plan calls ber of minority students being expelled." at 1300 CR 630W (Monks Corner). instead of the principal's office, for reducing disciplinary issues by 50 per- The federal government guidelines Transportation is available upon BothWoolcott and U.S. Attorney cent during the next four years, have only been issued in generic form, request. --- General Eric Holder agreed that some To do that, according to Woolcott, the according to reports, and are, so far, only The program-teaches how to help over-disciplined youths stem from Polk County School Board has hired guidelines and not mandates. build u pavings account and better "zero-tolerance" policies mandated by the Capt. Loyd Stewart of the Polk County "We have been aware of this since credi scores. There is no cost for the state a decade ago. Zero tolerance often Sheriff's Office to work with the Student before we drafted the Strategic Plan," -- program, but space is limited, Lescard means swift punishment for offenses such Conduct Code Committee to revamp the Woolcott said. "That's why we have-taken noted. Call the center at 635-5555 for as truancy smoking or carrying a weapon, rules, to see that more troublesome kids steps to do something about inow." information or to make a reservation. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 19 Kissimmee Ramblins: Cooler weather OK for fishing By RON DENTON at 941-812-4084 or tbart99@aol.com. First Place OUTDOOR WRITER They have events at Camp Mack each winners Chuck month through September. Metheney and We're getting into a string of colder The Camp Mack Open starts Feb. 1 Ryan Brown hold weather days now I don't think the and will be held the first Saturday of the up their cash forecast for the rest of the week even has a month through October. Entry fee is $85 prize for their 70 in it but that's OK for us hardy souls and $10 for big bass. The series concludes 19.81 pounds still on the lakes. with the Classic on Nov. 1 and 2. total catch of While it might mean another layer or The Camp Mack team tournament is the day plus the two of clothing, it doesn't mean all the Jan. 26. Entry fee is $65, and $10 for big Big Fish win at good fishing is over. bass eligibility. Weigh in is at 2:30 p.m. The Sunday's Xtreme In fact, the speckled perch are biting schedule after that is Feb. 23, March 23, Bass Series out in the canal from Camp Mack, using yApril 27, May 18, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 competition at minnows. This is spec weather. too, with and Sept. 28 with the Classic on Oct. 25 Camp Mack in the lake water temperature at around 58 and 26. east Lake Wales. degrees right now. There is 80 percent payback for each The pair also took One of my favorite spots right now has tournament, with 20 percent held back the "Big Bass" you going south out of Camp Mack about for the Classic pot which will have a prize with their one mile (in a boat, that is!) and tying up 100 percent payback. To qualify for the 8.41 pounder. at Zipprer's bridge, fishing in deep water.. Classic, participants must fish in at least Last weekend's Xtreme Bass event at seven events. Camp Mack is proof they are still biting! OK, this isn't fishing or hunting, but you First place went to Ryan Brown and will be outdoors, and it's worth a mention Chuck Metheny with a five-fish total of because it's a good cause. 19.81 pounds, including a big bass catch The High Point Church of Lake of 8.41 pounds. Second place went to Wales will be having a golf scramble Richard Anthony and Scott Perry (16.39, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at LakeWales CC. big bass 5.55 pounds) while third place Registration is at 7:30 and golf starts at was captured by Terry Frisenda and Cary 8:30 a.m. Cost is $70 a person, which in- Frisenda (14.69, 4.37). cludes lunch, golf and door prizes. Leave Fourth place was awarded to Don Eady your fishing poles home, however, unless and Kenny Bivins (12.04) and fifth place you plan on trying to land a whopping went to John Myers and Bill Rutkowski Titleist or two. (11.33). All proceeds go directly to help build For information on this tournament an orphanage in Honduras to get aban-N contact Tony Bartels, Xtreme Bass Series doned, abused, and neglected kids into Tournament Director for Lake Kissimmee, loving homes. 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Powered By Learning S863n 046-1400 5925 Imperial ParkwaySultS 200 i cmllerrye1133660 FeresuIowrlionnaUse visit wwsfrtishi Page 20 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Frostproof outdueled Highlanders in 3-0 soccer win Vr There was plenty of action on this ball that was rocketed to the front of the Lake Wales goal. Frostproof did score three times on the night to take the shutout win over the Highlanders last week. It was a physical game as Ricky Aguilar of Frostproof finds out as he fights for a free ball. The Bulldogs defeated the Highlanders, 3-0. Earlier in the season, Frostproof took a 2-1 win over the Highlanders at Legion Field. Frostproof's Ricky Aguilar, shown RT between two Lake r LI Wales defenders, had one of his team's three goals 'I . in the 3-0 last week in Frost- proof. The Bulldogs will host the Class 2A, District 10 soccer playoffs ; next week at Faris Brannen Stadium. The Frostproof Bulldbogs and Lake Wales Highlanders gOredy ; for district playoff action that starts next week with a nondistrict matchup last week in Frostproof.he Bulldogs wonjthe physical contest 3-0. Here, Rolando Perezof rostproof goes after the ball Perez scored one of the Bulldogs'goals. Speedy Lamar Bobb looks upfield to press the attack against the Lake Wales Highlanders in a game last week in Frost- proof. The Bulldogs won this one,3-0, and followed that -... up witha 3-2win over Hardee late last week to movetheir record to 9-3-3 this season. Gabriel Vargas had two goals in Frostproof's Ambrosio Suarez looks to get to the ball, as he Ricky Aguilar tries to use his body to shield this Lake Wales player the win over Hardee, while Rolando Perez added the third is sandwiched between two Lake Wales players during at during boy's varsity soccer action in Frostproof last week. The Bulldogs score. game at Faris Brannen Stadium in Frostproof last week. won, 3-0. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 21 Dr. Martin Luther King Day festivities begin C on STAFF REPORT Parade at 3 p.m. Cr The parade's route is as follows: Festivities for the Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Dayill beginThursday, with a Unity in the Austin Center north to Dr. JA Wilshire Community International Potluck Dinner Avenue, turning left and continuing to L o ng- e rn at the James P Austin Center. The dinner E Street, turning right on E Street and begins at 6 p.m. and those who atterd are continuing to Lincoln Avenue, traveling asked to bring an international potluck ,on Lincoln Avenue to A Street, turning C a re Issu es dishtoshare. right on A Street and continuing to Dr. JA Then on Friday, Jan. 17, the annual Wilshire Avenue. Oratorical Contest will take place at 6 p.m. The parade will then turi left and OnfSaturdy, Jan. 18 is the Health Fair continue to First Street and continuing By Jason A. Penrod, Esquire that is from 9 a.m- 12:30 p.m. at the Austin on First Street until ParkAvenue, turning Center, 315 Martin Luther KigJr.lvd west on Park Avenue continuing until No one likes to contemplate a future that involves needing long-term care. Free blood pressure and glucose checks Dr. Martin Luther ing Jr. Boulevard. At When sitting with clients, the majority position seems to be that they would will e offeed.. this point, the parade will turn ight on like to skip that conversation altogether. There will be a number of different Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and physicians and vendors attending that will continue to the Austin Center where the bring health-related goods and services parade ends. However, that conversation is a very necessary one. National statistics show for people of all ages. After the parade, the celebration will that 70% of people over age 65 will require some type of long-term care. A raffle with door prizes will also be held. continue with food and craft vendors, I'll grant you that the definition of long-term care in most of those statistical Dr. Carolyn D. Pass is organizing the fair. music and entertainment along Lincoln studies is an expansive one that covers even brief rehabilitative stays such as This is the fourth year Dr. Pass has hosted Avenue and in the city parking lots along a the event. Lincoln. The activities are to conclude at therapy after a knee surgery. Having said that, the percentage is still a large In addition to the Health Fair, other 8 p.m. number that deserves attention. events at the Austin Center include: "We're already to go," said Narvell Monday, Jan. 20: Legacy Breakfast at Peterson, president of the MLK In days and years past, when someone got older and needed assistance, it was 9 am., MLK Program at 11 a.mn and MLK Committee. r a t 9 am, MK P m at 11 a M C. very often the extended family that would provide the care. In this age, this Stype of familial care is more the exception than the norm. That is not to say that families are less caring now. This change is more of a reflection of how PHOTO BY DEBRA life has changed in many ways. GOUVELLIS The New Beginnings One major change is that people are living longer. Another is that medical High School Dance Team brought a costs are increasing. Also, many married couples are now both working stirring routine on and have a difficult time caring for their respective parents or grandparents. First Street during Financially speaking, as well as from a time standpoint, providing care for last year's parade. one's parents or grandparents is not always possible especially as a loved one's health deteriorates. Not to mention, often generations of families don't live close to one another geographically. S I do not write this article to be purposefully -bleak but rather to bring an awareness to a growing reality. Like I said previously, the likelihood that adult children or grandchildren can provide- for all one's care needs are becoming less and less. This is not due to a lack of love or compassion but rather to the Please join us on Sunday, altered societal dynamics. Regardless, there is a compelling reason to begin -January 26 at 4:00 p.m. planning for your long-term care needs now while you are still alert and able o to think about how you would like to live in your later years. Violinist David Kim was named the Concertmaster of the world- I have many crisis eases where clients have not afforded themselves the options renowned Philadelphia Orchestra that others have due to a lack of foresight on this issue. To avoid such a crisis, in 1999. He received his BM and and to plan to have the type of care you truly desire, you should consider MM from The Juilliard School, and contacting a knowledgeable Elder Law Attorney to assist you in creating a is the winner of many prizes and plan that will suit your needs. awards. Paul Jones has been Or- ganist and Music Director at Tenth P.S. This is the first article I've written with my baby girl sitting next to me. In Presbyterian Church in Philadel- full disclosure, I think she was more interested in watching Dora the Explorer phia since 1998. He received his phia since 1998A He received his than reading this article. Happy First Birthday Isabella! MM and DMAfrom Indiana Univer- sity, and is a composer, arranger, author and clinician on church mu- The Lake Wales News is pleased to offer the legal column entitled "'From the sic. The incredible virtuosity and Attorney's Desk", authored by Jason A. Penrod, a law partner with. Family stunning ~musicianship: of David Elder Law. The column addresses legal issues of particular interest to our stunning musicianship,* 'Dreaders. In addition, the columnist answers individual questions from the Kim and the sensitive artistry of readership on a wide range of topics. To'submityour questions orsuggestions accompanist Paul Jones will com- for topics, please send them to: Lake Wales News, 140 East Stuart Avenue, bine to produce a marvelous con- Lake Wales, FL 33853, or email them to lakewalesnews@vahoo.com. cert including works by Handel, Grieg, Sarasate, and more. An offering wil be received. 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Highlanders lay district PHOTOS BY ROBERT BLANCHARD foundation with key win Poinciana s Anthony Gomes By DENNIS LATTA "For us to be good, we have to have encounters Shaka SPORTS CORRESPONDENT at least a three or four-pronged scoring MWriff of Lake attack Lee noted We have a lot of s Wales as Gomes The Lake Wales Highlanders chose a attack," Lee noted. "We have alotof guys works the ball good night to end a slump last Tuesday who want to step up. in Lake Wales (Jan. 8) and now they are in the thick of the Teamwork can be a challenge for the territory. battle to win a district title. Highlanders. LakeWales had lost five games in a row "The only thing that matters is making but came through under pressure to beat sure we stay together as a group. When - Poinciana 63-61 at Highlander Gym with a we're individuals, we are an OK team. But balanced attack. when we play together we're pretty good," The win improved the Highlanders to Lee continued. 9-8 overall after losing five in a row. The It was a game of spurts with Poinciana Highlanders played seven games in a row leading through most of the first quartet on the road, including a holiday swing to and holding a 17-13 advantage going into Myrtle Beach, S.C., and are 0-5 on neutral the second period. Then the Highlanders floors this season. went on a 20-10 run in the second quarter In Class 6A, District 8 Lake Wales is 6-2. an d had a33-27 lead at halftime. Winter Haven is 5-1 and Poinciana stands The third quarter belonged to the Eagles 5-2. Those three teams will finish first, and after three periods the score was tied at second and third in the final regular-season 46-all. In the fourth period, Poinciana had standings, but the order will be determined a slight edge and was on top by three with by how they do the rest of the way. .two minutes to go. Frazier made a basket to LWHS finishes its season withan import- trim the difference to one and Garrett was ant game atWinter Haven on Jan. 24. And open for his 3-pointer to put LWHS over Poinciana still has to play at Winter Haven. the top. Lake Wales and Poinciana have split with "We didn't play great tonight," Reed each team winning at home. observed, "but we played well enough to The final district standings are important because it is a seven-team district and two teams will go to the state playoffs. Whoever wins the district title gets a first-round bye i in the district tournament and has to win only one game to go to state. The second- and third-place finishers -' A have to play an opening game and then play each other with the winner moving on and the loser going home. A 3-point shot by Railond Garrett was the winning basket for the Highlanders in Tuesday's game. The Eagles had a 61-60 leadwhen Garrett knocked down his4 . second 3-pointer of the game. Bothteams had a chance to score after that, and both teams missed on the front end of a one-and-one. Two desperations shots by Poinciana in the closing seconds were off. "We'll take wins wherever we can get them," said Lake Wales coach Randy Lee. "It is important for us to protect our house. This was a big one for us in a lot of ways." All five starters scored in double figures for the Highlanders. They were led by Shaka McGriffwith 15 points. Marcus Walker scored 12, Savonte Frazier 11 and Darion State and Garrett 10 each. leaps up to defend against Lake Wales High- C E lander Shaka lMcrinff.e Friday, January 31, from 7 to 9 PM at the ty MMe Home Park Tickets just $15 per person, includes buffet dinner and concert. Day Service and Respite Available Restaurant Syle Dining Experience Personalized Service Plans. 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Recently, a major television network news magazine program indicated that dental procedures recommended by veterinarians are often unnecessary. So I was heart- Without getting too technical on you, a " ened to see the Chicago Tribune .the area between the roots of the teeth .. I shortly after the report aired repudi- with more than one root is known ated much of the information, under as the furcation. That area in dogs is the headline "Most veterinarians, much closer to the gum line than it is evidence indicates, are honest with in people. So when there is gum-line pet owners." recession in dogs, there is even more The reason many in our profession area exposed to plaque and tartar cringed at the television report is which can quickly lead to more seri- because dental issues are among the ous medical conditions with organs most common problems we see in our like the heart and liver. If you own a exam rooms. Studies have indicated smaller breed, especially ones with a that as many as 75 percent of dogs "short" face like a Pug or Pekingese, have some type of dental issue going you need to be vigilant because teeth PHOTO PROVIDED on by as early as age 3 or 4. in those dogs tend to be a little more Just a little bit between the cheek (if that's what it is) and the gums will do your pet some good. It's important to explain why crowded" together than in larger periodontal issues are so concerning breed dogs. beginnings of issues, starting with the Periodontal disease is a serious in otherwise healthy appearing dogs. There are many ways to spot the discoloration on teeth and bad breath. medical condition when left untreat- Other telltale signs might be small spots ed over a long period of time. The of blood on your dogs favorite chew rate at which plaque and tartar can toy, drooling, inflamed gums and loose build up is different from dog to dog. teeth. Some dogs can have quick enough Most of us at some point during build up to require an almost yearly Fru .awl \haiii nJ ('ki iO s j~iteaed t o sr keu- its a our morning routine spend a minute cleaning and in rare cases more Alt IT ib alaui Lafe.i .i-] S ei s mad )r. LJea W.-er-. or two brushing our teeth, but only often while other dogs can go SsoffIeoi,. aa~ ~erge.fc g aol v r5 about 1 percent of pet owners ever several years before needing'similar 5seCIrQ toyo r',i C' 1 Orsc ,'Or tr otai ak perform that maintenance action on attention. their dogs or cats. There are special For trivia fans, know that there are S brushes and toothpaste that most 42 teeth in the mouth of a normal, C-l- to t 1-ni Afplp)fnawT .veterinarians stock which should be healthy dog. Taking care of e'ach one S 622 204 used. The ASPCA also notes a paste will help lead to ahappier, healthier, ....1 < of baking oda and water is OK for longer life for your pet. 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Less afraid of loud noises? stages that are known as "fear periods" rth How can I socialize my timid dog? because this is atime when a puppy P.. These are questions I am often asked in may become more cautious, may my practice. Socialization: what does startle more easily and may become f ap that mean exactly? Can an older dog fearful of strangers. Any traumatic of w A' oW" t wo really be socialized? event that occurs during this period tt py il. may have a lifelong influence on the Early influences dog. For example, if your puppy meets an under-socialized adult dog who is When people talk about "social- overly aggressive towards that pup, the ization" What they are referring to is puppy may become cautious and timid called the socialization period, which around other dogs. The first fear period begins at around 3 weeks of age and occurs between the eighth and the 12th ends at around 12 weeks of age. But weeks. even in utero, puppies are learning. In The second fear period is even more fact, studies done with an ultrasound influential because it also coincides machine have shown that pup fetuses with adoclescence and sexual maturity. will react to touch or pressure from This stage usually transpires between It's nice to get some help training the dog. the outside of the mother's abdomen. the ages of 6 to 14 months. Dogs may Other studies have shown that when suddenly become fearful and avoid " a pregnant animal is petted, her litter things that previously never bothered tends to be more docile, which helps them. They may become overly you uld li facilitate relaxation and emotional reactive to things that startle or frighten : .- attachmnent in her puppies. them. Aggressive behavior towards to advertise in The mother's temperament can have humans and other dogs often begins to ... "99 enormous influence on the emotional show up during this time. Not surpris- "PaSSion For Pei s stability 9fthe piuppy. A fearful or ingly, this is the time that many young nervoffs mother will often raise puppies dogs are surrendered to rescues and cl J with similar traits and research has shelters. shown that pregnant animals placed Given the importance of these early 863-533-4183 under stress give birth to young that are influences, how mu.himpact can less emotionally stable, you have on your shy or timid dogs' S. behavior? Can you really undo early. ow co0mes the experiences? The unfortunate answer socialization period is, probably not. Behavior arising from trauma cgn be piodfied but may never Just like humai iiif h, there be completell lin6nated.That said, abe different developmental stages there are many things you can do to that occur as the puppy ages. The improve your dog's (and consequently socialization period, one of the most your own) quality of life. influential stages, is also known as the imprint period, and is a critical Now what? time. This is the time when puppies Why Advertie HMeRE ARE SOMat 87ATIST8. develop socialtrelationships with their You've installed your Comfort Zone "D0 There are approximately 78.2 million owned siblings and with humans. Puppies diffuser and you're religiously putting On Our dogs.in the U.S. 39% of US households own at least learn bite inhibition through play and your Rescue Remedy drops into Fido's one dog 28% of owners own two dogs. social hierarchy is established. They water, is there anything else to be done? Pet Paes? learn to accept discipline from their Yes, there are certainly some things Cbti:There are approximately 86.4 million owned mother and to use submissive pos- that you can do to help facilitate your cats in the U.S. 33% of US households own at least tures; puppies that have had no social dog learning to be more comfortable one cat 52% of owners own more than one cat. contact may have difficulty bonding with things that make him or her as they age Under-socialized dogs are neous.Statisticswere compiled from theAmerican Pet Products Association 2011-2012 Natural Pet Owners Survey. as they-age. Under-socialized dogs are nervrous. -, SHnimal NHospital 8I3 dimM6-616 ( q F C > I ) ` I ( Page 26 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Bok Tower holds Volunteer Job Fair 'It's just a beautiful place to be,' says volunteer By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ KLBERKOWITZ @HEARTLANDNEWSPAPERS.COM Ask Don and Pat Jones what they like to PHOTO PROVIE do with their spare time, and in unison, WALES NEWS almost, they will tell you they love Bok Tower Gardens. Bok Tower Gardens' The couple has volunteered there over volunteers work five years, everyTuesday and Thursday, hard as they help and they both have a number of things keep the grounds they do to help out. looking nice. "I do a little bit of everything," Pat says. One thing they enjoy mutually is helping the wedding coordinator make sure. everything is taken care of as scheduled for weddings held at the Gardens. "I have to take the bride up and try to sneak around somewhere without people seeing her," says Don. "It's kind of fun to do a wedding," he says. Both are certified as "garden guides." She was one ofthe volunteer design team members for decorating Pinewood at Christmas time. "Love it, love it, love it!" she exclaims. NOTICE OF COMMISSION ELECTION She helps in the visitor center, greeting buses, giving introductions to the gardens. CITY OF LAKE WALES., FLORIDA Garden guides are taught under another experienced guide,'so they know the his- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF LAKE WALES tory of BokTower Gardens. Don says they WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2014 TO ELECT A COMMISSIONER FOR SEAT 3 (District 122). can't be afraid to get in front of people, and "We are both amazed by Bokand love THE REGULAR ELECTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEMBER SHALL BE HELD IN THE MANNER telling others about it," he said. PROVIDED IN THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LAKE WALES MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE. THE PERSON Don gives tdur of the Tower, and when ELECTED FOR SEAT 3 SHALL SERVE A TERM OF (2) YEARS. the Lake Wales High School senior class comes for their trip, he always tells them that he graduated as a Highlander in 1960 NOMINATING PROCEDURE and "IfI can walk up in it, so can you." "We're very, veryinvolved,"he says, FOR ELECTION TO CITY COMMISSION noting that most volunteers at Bok are retired people. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. Members of the City Commission must-be registered voters and residents of the mloye wes are ferindlg t d the teers City of Lake Wales for at least one year. The Commissioner elected to Seat 3 must reside in District 122. The City are friendly," he adds. Clerk shall furnish district Boundaries. Pat notes the volunteers bring many talents. Don was an electrical engineer, an, NOMINATION MATERIALS. Persons may obtain blank petitions andothe materials to be used in the nominating he has on occasion used his knowledge t procedure from the City Clerk's o e on or after Monday, February 3, 2014. help in th6se areas. "There's all kinds of people out there that have had interesting careers," he says. eCAMPAIGN FINANCES. Any candidate seeking to qualify for election must appointa campaign treasurer and desig- It's pretty easy to become a volunteer. nate a campaign depository on or before the date obtaining petition signatures. Petition signatures obtained prior to "When I tookmyfirst interview five this date will be disqualified. Do not open the campaign checking account until this form, DS-DE 9, is filed with the years ago, I told them I wanted to do every- City Clerk. You cannot accept any donations or make any expenditure until you have been qualified as a Candidate dur- thing, and I pretty much have," says Pat ing qualifying period. Forms for designating a campaign treasurer and depository will be furnished by the City Clerk. Hours are flexible, she notes. There are about 400 volunteers on the roster. "Theout ld4 t fvunterion day to day PETITIONS. Candidates for election to the City Commission must be nominated by petition. The City Clerk will without their volunteers," dhe said. furnish an official petition. Any registered voter of District 122 shall be nominated for election to Seat 3 by petition. There are others who have a personal: Twenty-five (25) registered voters residing in that district or area shall sign the petition. connection with Bok Tower Gardens. Diane Bauman was a registered nurse Each signer must indicate next to the signature the date of signing and the place of residence. The signatures to a and took some time off to care for her mother, who was ill. Dring that time, she nominating petition need not all be affixed to one paper, but each separate paper of a petition must bear a notarized af- and her father, Paul O'Neill, brought her fidavit executed by its circulator stating the-number of signers of the paper, that each signature on it was affixed in his/ mother to the Gardens and it seemed to her presence and that he/she believes each signature to be the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports bring peace to her. to be. All signatures must be executed in ink. Bauman volunteers two mornings a week since her mother has passed away, FILING AND ACCEPTANCE. All separate papers comprising a nominating petition must be assembled and filed with and so does her father. She says it reminds her of her mother. the City Clerk as one instrument not before 12:00 noon on Monday, February 10, 2014 nor after 12:00 noon on Friday, "It's just a beautiful place to be," she February 14, 2014. The City Clerk will record the exact time when each petition is filed. No nominating petition will notes. be accepted unless accompanied by a signed acceptance of nomination and payment of a twenty five dollar ($25.00) "It made us feel good when we went city qualifying fee and a forty-five dollar and thirty-nine cents ($45.39) state election assessment for remittance to the there with mom." Florida Department of State and deposit in the Elections Commission Trust Fund. The qualifying fee and the elec- Paul works at the visitors information tion assessment must be paid by check from the campaign account made payable to: THE CITY OF LAKE WALES,. center, and Bauman works there and in the conservation endangered plant beds. FLORIDA. As a child, Bauman had outdoor memo- ries with her mom. Any person seeking to qualify for election to city office who is unable to pay the state election assessment without "My mother always liked to work outside imposing an undue burden on personal resources may do so in accordance with Sec. 8-42 (c) of the Municipal Code. in the yard, we loved working in the yard and planting flowers," she said. She said there is "so much" for people to Persons who are unable or unwilling to pay the city qualifying fee may qualify by the alternative method of submitting do, and Bok Tower appreciates it an official nominating petition duly signed by at least one percent (1%) of the registered voters residing in that district "The people that work Bok Tower... they as in accordance with Sec. 8-44 (c) of the Municipal Code. embrace you," she said. Meanwhile, BokTower Gardens is PROCEDURE AFTER FILING. Within two (2) business days after the filing of a nominating petition, the City Clerk holding their annualVolunteer Job Fair will notify the candidate and the person who filed the petition whether or not it satisfies the requirements prescribed 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Information will be available from a by the City Charter and Municipal Election Code. If a petition is filed insufficiently, the City Clerk will retumrn it im- variety of Gardens' departments that mediately to the person who filed it with a statement certifying where it is found insufficient. Such a petition may be offer volunteer opportunities. Once a amended and filed again as a new petition, or a different petition may be filed for the same candidate no later than 12:00 volunteer donates 50 hours of service noon on February 14, 2014. Candidates for election to the City Commission must submit a financial report as required or more, they earn a tour of the Singing by state statutes. Candidates must comply with all state and local laws governing elections. Tower, membership to the Gardens, and mFaIR 17 2985260 Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 27 'AI and docents are needed to conduct SFAIR tours of Pinewood Estate, a 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion on gardens FROM PAGE 26 property. Other volunteer opportunities include: Information Desk greeters; numerous other benefits. weddings and special events; security and "This is a great opportunity for individ- shuttle drivers; tour guides for children; uals of all ages to learn new things, make photography; and assistance with clerical, wonderful friends, and have a rewarding office and special projects as well as the experience all while having fun," ex- Caf6, Gift Shop and Plant Shop. 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Straddling two horses; Jessica Blair of Knoxville, Tennessee demonstrates Roman Riding. 6. ibJ -4.4.d ;I 4-, 4 4 4 ~ ~ ~ ~Sle;?k~'B~~"~~:~s~~a4 4~lb~l g81i~1~~ Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The News Page 29 FEELING Changes behind 2014 Fitness Trends are seen in gyms By LAUREN ALBRECHT CORRESPONDENT Many local health profession- als are raising.eyebrows over the a S number one rank in the recently released fitness trends tallied by the American College of Sports Medicine. The top spot ishigh-intensity interval training, which means.work- ing out as hard as you can for a short period of time followed: bya brief period of rest.eRegardless of survey results, various experts believe that f tei intense workouts pose a higher risk of injury. "It could result in orthopedic injuries or cardiovascular com- plications for people who aren't accustomed to this kind of exercise. That's the danger of them which is why I was surprised this came in as No. 1," says Walt Thompson, lead re- searcher on the trends report and a regents' professor of kinesiology and health at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Those defining the trends were 3,800 fitness professionals who work in commercial, clinical, community and corporate gyms and health clubs. They completed the ACSM questionnaire to determine what is PHOTO PROVIDED destined to be huge this year. A recent study shors high-intensity interval training is ranking high, but for elderly people it could result in injuries. According to Emily Perez, SLP, re- habilitation director for Spring Lake bike, which results in feet-sliding off the right equipment and having As for the current number one Rehab Center, the recent announce- the pedals. Today's recumbent bikes well-trained personnel that are spot of high-intense-interval ment of fitness trends don't relate to have features that keep feet in place. expertly versed in seniors' health training, Perez believes it will be a local demographics. Other examples include innovative and well-being," she said. short-lived fad. "We see ongoing emphasis on fit- .-braking mechanics that adjust to the- ness programsfor older adults as the flow of leg movement and take the most enduring trend," said Perez. jarring off injured or aging joints. Perez believes that a better pre- Mainstay trends aninually appear dictor ofutendst can actually be-seen in the topl10. Tunctitriabffitness is Yr L Si e O inside the gym. Health and fitness again on this year's top 10 ranking. gear isrcing to keep uplwith senior Exercise gear once more correlates requirements. The-tv eadill has to the trends. 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(AP) Health Martin Luther King Blvd., Lake Wales. has been chosen as Employee of the not need any type of prior experience. Management Associates Inc. sharehold- Dr. Carolyn D. Pass invites the cor- Month for November. Call 863-551-3943 or email merrickr@ ers have approved the company's sale to -munity to attend the 2014 Health Fair. Suarez has been with the hospital chaptershealth.org for information or competitor Community Health Systems. The MLK Committee will start its since March 2013. In nominating her to register. HMAs board recommended in annual Unity Walk at Kiwanis Park at for the award, a colleague wrote, "She November that shareholders vote for 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. at Stuart Park. is always polite, full of energy and Meet Me at the sale. HMA stockholders approved At the Austin Center, a full service always goes above the call of duty." PMoA starts Thursday the transaction with approximately Health Fair will be provided. 98.7 percent of the votes cast at a "We will be providing free blood Volunteers needed at Good The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of special meeting Jan. 8 voting in favor pressure and glucose checks. There will Shepherd Hospice the Alzheimer's Association, the Polk Sof adoption of the merger agreement, be a number of different physicians Museum of Art and the Arts Ensemble representing approximately 81.7 percent and vendors attending that will bring Good Shepherd Hospice needs Education Foundation are collabo- of HMA's outstanding common shares as health-related goods and services for volunteers to support its mission to rating to make art more accessible to of Nov. 22. people of all ages. Lunch will be provid- provide exceptional end-of-life care. those affected by dementia. Community Health Systems, that ed free of charge by Lake Wales Medical People can attend a free, 90-minute Meet Me at PMoA, a program that owns Lake Wales Medical Center, is ac- Center and there will be a drawing with orientation session to learn more provides an opportunity for those quiring Health Management Associates, door prizes, about the fulfilling experience of affected by Alzheimer's disease and which owns Bartow Regional and Heart Local group performances will occur volunteering with Good Shepherd other dementia and their caregivers of Florida Regional medical centers, throughout the event. Hospice. Hospice needs volunteers will engage in conversation about art Steve Shulman, Chairman of the Board "Please come join us in making at all levels from providing com- on exhibit at the Polk Museum of Art. of Health Management Associates, said, this year's Health Fair excellent," says panionship for a hospice patient to Participants will discuss art with a "We are gratified that HMA stockhold- Dr. Pass. supplying office help to facilitating a specially trained educator, Tinia Clark, ers have approved our merger with children's grief support group to sup- who will create an accepting and Community Health Systems and look Webber International porting families at the hospice houses engaging environment in which the forward to taking the steps necessary to donates to in Auburndale and Lakeland. disease is a non-issue, thus, allow- complete the transaction." Frostproof Care Center The organization is in need of spe- ing participants to experience and Wayne Smith, Chairman of the cialty and professional volunteers, such interact with the Museum's collection Board, President and Chief Executive Webber International University had as clowns, licensed hairstylists, mas- freely. Officer of Community Health Systems, a one-day canned food drive that the sage therapists and-nail technicians. The program is 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday,- said, "We are pleased that HMA faculty and staff participated in and all A volunteer orientation session Jan., 16 and continues every Thursday stockholders have seen the significant donations were given to the Frostproof is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, of each month. strategic value in combining with CHS. Care Center. Jan. 23 at the Good Shepherd Hospice Space is limited to eight and ad- We are working now to finalize regulato- This year the WIU faculty and staff Resource Center, 105 Arneson Ave. mission is free though registration is ry approvals, and we expect to complete accounted for more than 400 pounds inAuburndale. There is another at required. Sthis transaction quickly so that we can of canned items in this annual one day 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. People can register by email at integrate our two companies and deliver drive. at the new Good Shepherd Hospice MBelcher@PolkMuseumofArt.org or on our plans for long-term growth and "We enjoy helping those that need Resource Center, 3450 Lakeland Hills call 863-688-5423. value creation." help and we are very appreciative and Blvd., Lakeland. The deal values Naples-based HMA at deeply respect what the Frostproof Training is free and volunteers do BRIEFSj 31 $13.78 per share. The companies have Care Center does for the local com- put the total value of the cash-and-stock munity," said WIU Athletic Director, transaction at $7.6 billion, including Bill Heath. "I always love to see the HMA's debt. looks on their faces when I pull upin Community Health Systems Inc., 'the truck and they see how manty foodake W a es - to buy HMA in late June. drive," said WIU Sports Information P h The transaction is expected to be Director, Bradley Hutzelman. arm a y '- completed prior to the end of January Webber International donates to Friendly and is subject to customary closing the Frostproof Care Center each year Your Friendly Pharmacy" conditions, the receipt of regulatory and is very involved in supporting as E approvals and the absence of certain many organizations as possible in the FREE Deliery adverse developments, surrounding communities. FREE Oral Antbiotic Program CHS owns, leases or operates 135 hospitals in 29 states and has about Suarez GENERICS for only $2.99 20,000 licensed beds. HMA currently has 71 hospitals in 15 states and has about .selected Lowest Prices, If Not; We'll Beat the Competitor 11,000 licensed beds, according to the employee of ------------ ---------- S hospitals. .the mont-0 F 10 OFF of ,I O4F RF 3805 the month LakeWales, FL 33853 Health fair coming Melissa Suarez, Orange Grove Plaza Health Unit :i (863) 676-0400 It is time for the Annual JA. 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Pierce, 1,001 percent are just 235 percent of their costs. payment risk, and hound patients for the growing scandal of high hospital The new findings are based on Public oversight, or regulation payment afterwards. charges and costs, Institute for Health publicly available Medicare Cost seems to help constrain excessive Too many others, say nurses, just and Socio-Economic Research study Reports as of June 2013, covering the pricing. Maryland, probably the most skip needed care. A June, 2013 report shows. fiscal year 2011-2012, analyzed by regulated state in the U.S. has the by NerdWallet Health said bankrupt- Florida ranks second nationally in the Institute for Health and Socio- lowest average charges of all the states cies from unpaid medical bills will how high it sets its charges over its Economic Research, the research arm among its 10 most expensive hospitals. affect nearly 2 million Americans. costs. Florida is also home to eight of National Nurses United. "Such inflated practices continue Globally, a Commonwealth Fund of the 14 most expensive hospitals in Key findings include: to price far too many Americans out study of 11 developed nations released the U.S. all of which set charges at The 100 most expensive U.S. of access to needed medical care or in November found that U.S. adults more than 10 times their cost. hospitals have a charge to cost ratio expose them to financial ruin. It's long are the most likely to forego treatment That list is led by Orange Park of 765 percent and higher more past time to rein in the price gouging, due to cost, struggle to pay bills, and Medical Center with a charge to cost than double the national average of and recognize that a health care spend the most out of pocket on medi- ratio of 1,186 percent, meaning it 331 percent. system based on profiteering puts all cal care. In 2013, it found, 37 percent charges on average $1,186 for every Despite enactment of the of us at risk," said Jean Ross, RN, NNU of U.S. adults failed to see a doctor, $100 of its total costs. Affordable Care Act, hospital charges co-president. didn't seek recommended treatment Overall, Florida hospitals have a recorded their single biggest jump, While Medicare sets reimburse- or did not fill a prescription because statewide average of 555 percent a 22 percentile point increase from ment rates, insurance companies of the high cost compared to just change to cost ratio, second highest fiscal year 2010-2011 to fiscal year typically negotiate with hospitals on 4 percent of those in Great Britain. in the nation behind only New Jersey, 2011-2012 in the past 16 years for reimbursements. But the higher the "Nurses will never stop fighting for and well above the national average of which the IHSP has analyzed the data. charges, says NNU, the greater the transformation of our inequitable 331 percent. There is a strong correlation ultimate reimbursement that insurers health care system to one based on Florida Hospitals with charges at between high charges and profits. pay. Predictably; insurers will pass patient need and quality care for all.- more than 10 times their costs (by to- The 10 percent of hospitals with the those increased costs to ratepayers, The numbers for bankruptcy and tal charges as a percent of total costs) highest charges over their costs have with resulting higher premiums, co- financial ruin from medical bills Orange Park Medical Center, Orange the largest average profits. pays, deductibles, and other fees for plummet at age 65 when people Park, 1,139 percent For-profit hospitals continue to patients and families, qualify for Medicare. The best solution North Okaloosa Medical Center, dominate the list of those with the Uninsured individuals with far is to expand and update Medicare to Crestview, 1,137 percent highest charges. For-profit corpora- less bargaining power are too often cover everyone, and take the financing Brooksville Regional Hospital, tions average charges of 503 percent hit with the full list price. Hospitals of health care out of the hands of the Brooksville, 1,083 percent of their costs, or $503 for every $100 of increasingly tack on steep co-pays, profiteers," Ross said. Heart of Florida Regional Medical total costs. Center, Davenport; 1,058 percent By contrast, government-run hos- -_' .... - Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill, pitals, including federal, state, county, FRI, JAN17TH & FRI, FEB 14TH SAT, JAN 8TH TUES, FEB 4TH 1,052 percent city, or district operated hospitals, .Recreaion Complex LakeAshton Highlands Pr Chut- St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. with public budgets and boards that 2100 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW 4141 Ashton Club 4730 Lakeland Highlands Rd Petersburg, 1,046 percent meet in public, exercise far more WINTER HAVEN LAKEWALES LAKELAND FRI, JAN 31ST &THURS, FEB 13TH BRIES F863-968-1739 for more information or Prevention Plus Screening Center DB IErF to register for the group. 11 yand. FROM PAGE 30 Grief support group STROKE IS SUDDEN Grief support group e STROKE IS SUDDEN. to meet Jan. 20 Good Shepherd Hospice has an F adult grief support group at9 a.m.-on on D:DCA M I - Good Shepherd Hospice has an Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Community of I IPEACE OV F M IND adult grief support group at 10 a.m. Faith Church, 9120 Teacher Lane in on Monday, Jan. 20 at Water's Edge Davenport. Preventive health screenings are one of the most important things you Jan do for your health. of Lake Wales, 10 Grove Ave. in Lake The support group is 90 minutes Screenings find diseases like cancer or arterial disease early, often before you have symptoms, and Wales. and is free, but registration is re- when they're easier to treat. The support group runs 90 minutes quired. Participants need not have PROPER SCREENING CAN FIND A DISEASE EARLY ENOUGH and is free to the public, but registra- used Good Shepherd Hospice services TO GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE OF OVERCOMING IT. tion is required. 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PSA & TSH are ALSO AVAILABLE Page 32 The News Wednesday, January 15, 2014 ti A2n neighborhood. Take part in our Healthy Heart Screenings, which include: [ Blood pressure H Glucose (Alc) Body mass index (BMI) 1 Total cholesterol After you complete your screenings, you will have a snapshot of your overall health and can take te next steps toward living a healthier life. . AtteAia syeeniunvyd Saturday, February 8, 8am-2pm South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City Thursday, February 13, 8am-2pm Bardmoor Outpatient Center Medical Arts Building Largo Friday, February 14, 8am-2pm BayCare Outpatient Center (Westchase) Tampa i_^itqz-.. ea Saturday, February 15, 8am-2pm St. Joseph's Hospital-North Lutz ( 54 6 0 Saturday, February 15,7:30-11:30am Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven Saturday, February 22, 8am-2pm St. Joseph's Hospital-South Riverview Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Medical Arts Building - Saturday, March 1, 8am-2pm New Port Richey Saturday, March 8, 8am-2pm St. Anthony's Outpatient Center (Carillon) St. Petersburg Saturday, March 15,8am-2pm St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Arts Building Tampa I loId pre e January 15,2014 INSIDE FIND SPECIAL DEALS FROM Legacy Real Estate e S* Prime Plus Realty Frostproof Realty * YOUR REAL ESTATE MRKETPLAE Keystone Realty OUR AL ES TE MET LACE Bartow Lake Wales Fort Meade Frostproof Haines City S863.533.4183 BARTOW 863.676.3467 LAKE WALES Lakeland .Winter Haven Avon Park- Sebring Lake Placid Begin the new year in a new home After flatlining duin nomic downturn that began around 2008, housing markets in many regions of the United States and Canada have shown signs of recovery. Those in the market to buy and sell may find ii this year presents an ideal opportunity to do just that. According to the real estate listing Web site Zillow, home values rose 5.1 percent across the United States between February 2012 and February 2013. The latest forecasts from Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation indicate a strong housing demand into 2014, at which time a strengthened economy will energize both resale and new housing markets. 7 Buyers will need to be prepared to purchase inven- tory right away, while sellers will need to price their homes right for the best chance of sale. The following are some guidelines. HUtto and borrowing power. It is adviseable to sitdown Michelle Hutto, Keystone Realty nc and Sold for $50,000. with cooperative Keystone ReaEstate, Inc. HOME |2 help. __________________ BuyersVery Spacious 4 bedo Haing a plan is essential when buying a home, asFamily room with Fireplace and bui such a purchase is not something buyers shouldlt take lightly. Establishing a budget is the first step. 405 Walter Avenue located in Sun Ray subdivision is a ready to move in three This means taking inventory of savings, expenses bedroom single bath with plumbing ready for second half bath. Listed by Very Spacious 4 bedBD2 BA New asking pricebath tutility shed, well and pump, fenced in o Over 1,700 Sq. Fth realtygirl@juno.com * Large Screen Pool Area 245 S. Scenic Hwy., Frostproof, FL 33843 ... o 863-635-0030 Fax: 863-635-0031 Cell: 863-528-1136 www.Keystone-RealEstate.NET 700 State Rd. 60 East MLake Wales, FL 33853 88 870 7040 0F 7 REAL ESTATE INC. Pool Home In Attractive Home Commercial Facility Country Oaks Indian Lake Estates Retail or Office Spacious 4 BD / 3 BA Nice 3 BD/2BA Ideal Downtown Location Over 2,000 Sq. Ft. Corner Lot V2 Acre Excellent Traffic Area Bank Owned Golf & Fishing Comm. Well Maintained 6,000 SF $165,000 $109,900 $450,000 r SPACIOUS LIVING CUTE CONTEMPORARY 3 Bedroom 2 bath home with dual fire- 3 Bedroom 2 bath-home with cathedral place facing both living room & dining ceilings, pantrycloset, pass -through room, in-ground screened pool, a sepa-~, window, ample cabinet space; eat.2in; rate screened porch, new roof, new well kitchen, dual sinks in master bath, in- 9 S pump;, oversized 2 car garage, & fenced side laundry, and 2 car garage. back yard on a nice shaded lot. $74,900 $114,900 . * Page 2 CIASSIFIEDS January 15, 2014 O E the area, as well as figuring out which HOM E features are desired in a home. r It also is important to hire a buyer's FROM PAGE 1 agent. Such professionals send buyers listings that fit their home-search with a lender and do a run-through parameters, which saves buyers a lot of - of what you can afford. By providing time and effort. Some agents preview key financial information, including homes for their buyers, even going so earning statements, existing debt and far as to identify overpriced listings that credit history, buyers can quickly learn can be avoided or finding sellers who how much they're qualified to borrow are willing to negotiate. A buyer's agent and how much they are comfortable works for the buyer, meaning there borrowing. This helps buyers zero in on will be no conflict of interest. Agents a homes in their price range. assist buyers in the negotiating process, Being preapproved for a mortgage using their knowledge of the real estate is advantageous when it comes time market to help buyers make realistic to make offers on properties. It shows offers that are likely to be accepted sellers that buyers are serious and that while providing a.wealth of information they have been vetted by the bank. about housing trends, area services and Many buyers conduct a lot of re- home improvement vendors. search online prior to stepping into a When sellers accept buyers' offers, home. This research lasts an average buyers must then arrange home in- of six to eight weeks, according to spections. An inspection is oftentimes for homeowners to sell their hoi s the National Association of Realtors. included as a contract contingency, and Sellers on their own. Agents have access to Homework includes investigating buyers have a right to cancel contracts Sellers competing for business in a multiple listing databases and industry neighborhoods and school systems, if inspections find that a home is unsat- thriving housing market also have to do contacts, information that is quite valu- comparing the going rates of homes in isfactory structurally. their share of work. It is unlikely sellers able when selling a home. Agent will will be able to list their homes for sale do their own assessments of a home one day and have dozens of offers the to help sellers price the home accord- next. Today's buyers are much more ingly based on market conditions. In conservative, and homes will have to addition, real estate agents can inform be presented in the best light and listed sellers about which, if any, repairs or REDY VD at reasonable prices, changes may need to be made to make 110 N. LAKE REEDY BLVD Sellers can start the process of selling a home more attractive to prospective FROSTPROOF their homes by researching recently buyers. Real estate agents also help sold homes in their neighborhoods, sellers through the negotiating process, Beautiful home on Lake Reedy paying particular attention to final 'finding a balance between what the 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. sales prices. This information may buyer wants to pay and how much the be available through tax records, and seller wants for the home. Recently reduced to $198,950 some real estate sites publish the data Housing markets are once again online. Sellers can then compare this looking up. As the new year arrives, Melba C. T 1aylor, information to what they still owe on many people may find now is the time Melba C. Tylor, theirmortgages if their homes are not find their next homes. Understanding Realtor/Broker1 paid off, and this should give sellers an the process and getting guidance from 10 N. Scni Hw idea of their potential profits. real estate professionals makes the 10 N. Scenic Hwy. Sellers also can benefit from process of buying and selling a home Frostproof, FL 33843 working with real estate agents, as that much easier. it can be quite difficult and stressful 1000 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE Shome, central air and heat,: ty, LLC 863-635-4246: :Frostproof Realty, LLC 863- ner lot. Asking $139,900. A detached carport and utility: www.frostproofrealty.com : 635-4246 www.frostproof-, Frostproof Realty, LLC 863-: Sbuilding, Asking only realtycom 635-4246 www.frostproof-, :$59,900. Frostproof: :1108 Yarnell Ave -Lake:' 1 realty.com :Realty, LLC 863-635-: :Wales 4 bedrooms/3 baths 110 N. Lake Reedy Blvd Frostproof Realty, LLC 1877 N Scenic Hwy, Reno- :4246 www.frostproofreal-i :split level home. 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Dixie Dr- Frostproof proof- Broker is part owner. 4 includes a large pond with private balcony, breakfast closet, breakfast nook, dual PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. What a unique property with bedrooms, 3 bath, Main part fishiig dock. Laa: access bar, new range and dishwash- sinks in master bath, garden 863-676,7040 lake access to Clinch lake, of home is 3 bedrooms/2 with optional hti eowner's er. There's also a built in china tub, new carpet, new ;range, :,.www.primeplusrealestate.com lake view, and canal frontage. baths with a attached garage association; just listed for cabinet, a shower in the laun- freshly painted interior, laun- This stilt home has 2 bed- apartment with 1 bed/lbath,- $134,900 ID #2616 dry room, freshly painted dry room, and 2 car garage. BUNGALOW STYLE HOME rooms and 1 bath upstairs. Spacious home in quiet neigh- PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. rooms, an open porch, and 2 Listed for $144,900 ID 2 bedroom 1 bath located on Balcony has spectacular view borhood, Home has Formal 863-676-7040 car garage. This fully fenced #424 almost 1/2 of an acre. Spa- overlooking lake and canal. living and dining room, Large Unfinished downstairs has kitchen/family room Almost 1 www.primeplusrealestate.com home sits on 5 acres of land, PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. cious living room and open laundry area and 1/2 bath acre lot, detached workshop, has a pasture, and 2 stall 863-676-7040 kitchen with dining area. 2 car Would not take much to finish fenced in back yard. Home has LAKELAND HOME 3 bed- horse barn with www.primeplusrealestate.com attached garage. Wood this area. Security gate is lots to offer but does need room 2 bath block home situ- storage/workshop. Listed Floors, Vintage charm with shared with neighbor some TLC. Asking $69,900. ated on almost 1 acre. 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BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT golf, bocci ball, gym, library; breath taking piece of proper- a carport. 4/2 home Asking Listed at $124,900 ID #413 PROPERTY Spacious living listed at $40,000 ID #905 ty is mostly cleared with large $199,000 Otherwise Best PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE area, FP in Living. Rm., split PRIME PLUS REAL ESTATE beautiful oak trees, ready and Offer! Call Fred 863-257- INC. 863-676-7040 bedroom plan, Screened INC. 863-676-7040 waiting for you to build the 2616 Sand Pine Trail- 2210, Keystone Realty Inc www.primeplusrealestate.com Porch across back of home. www.primeplusrealestate.com home of your dreams. Listed Extremely nice 4 bedroom 2 863-635-0030 CHARMIG HITOR Sliding Doors from Dining S Y C O foF $140,000 ID #TRL PRIME bath oversized double wide .l HOME lag 5HIbeTRIC Room to. porch plus from 2 STORY CONDO 3 Bed- PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. mobile home has formal living H'2bOME This large 5 bedroom Maste Bed 2 bath Victorian home with a Master Bed. 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OBO Call fireplacein family room, new ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 NICE CORNER LOT HOME clientele base. All tanning www.primeplusrealestate.com Michelle 528-1136, Key- wood flooring, Cathedral and www.primeplusrealestate.com This 2 Bedroom 2 bath home equipment is included and stone Realty Inc 863-635- tray ceilings, 2 central air and has high cathedral ceilings, consists of a total of 10 OVER 1/2 AN ACRE OF 0030 heat units, large master bed- MULBERRY HOME 3 Bed- bay window, planter shelves, rooms with 9 beds and 1 LAND just waiting for you.to room with walk-in closet, the: room 2 bath Foreclosure in ample kitchen cabinet, and stand up booth. All equip- build the home of your master bath- has separate Mulberry, just minutes from counter space, breakfast bar, ment was purchased brand dreams. This is truly country walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub plus Hwy 60, located on a shaded shed and 1 car garage. The new in Jan/June of 2008. A T- living at its best, this property double sinks. The home has a lot with formal living and fami- home has a new stove, vent Max Wireless System is also is located not far from the metal roof, fenced in yard, cov- ly room, inside utility room hood, dishwasher, paint, car- included. All tanning lotion Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. 83 Laurel Lane Spacious 3 ered picnic area, 2 wells with and a 12xll storage building. pet, and roof, listed for inventory that is present at Owner is motivated and will bedroom 2 bath Palm Harbor pump house, concrete work- Reduced to $44,900 ID $59,900 ID #3905 PRIME the time of closing will be consider all offers. Seller has double wide oh 5 acres of shop with work area, a pole #152 PRIME PLUS REAL PLUS REAL ESTATE INC. included. Listed forS $59,900 2 additional parcels, listedfor fenced land ideal for horses or barn and a 'small pond on site. ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 863-676-7040 ID #1388 PRIME PLUS REAL $7,000 ID #17 PRIME PLUS cs Askin only $80,000. Askingp $315,000.Frost- www.primeplusrealestate.com www.primeplusrealestate.com ESTATE INC. 863-676-7040 REAL ESTATE INC. 863-676- 426 at Keystone Realty 24 www.frostp of- www.primeplusrealestate.com 7040 www.primeplus- Inc. realty.com Page 6 CLASSIFIEDS January 15,2014 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE 1030 WATERFRONT HOMES 1110 OUT OF AREA HOMES 1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT FROSTPROOF $85. PER MONTH. 37 ACRE MIDDLE TN FARM 405 Walter Ave 3 bed/1.5 OWN THIS LAKEFRONT LOT with 13 acre lake, nice home. bath concrete block home, WITH SUNSET VIEW SCREEN Selling at Absolute Auction, newly painted, wood lami- ROOM OF A SMALL PRISTINE Memorial Day. Van Massey nate flooring, ceramic tile PARK MODEL HOME FOR Auction Lic 1711. (931)433- Blue Jordan- Frostproof kitchen and bathroom, CHA, ONLY $41,900, AND ENJOY 8686 Visit vanmassey.com Haines City- STUDIO APART- 3BR/BAhome inmmaculgated co ATTN. HORSE LOVERS updated light fixtures, car- LIFE IN A GATED RETIRE- DEVELOPER FORCED LIQ- MENT in Grenelefe golf com- munity of Oakwood. Vaulted 1942 Old Grove Trail 8.27 port, fenced in back yard MENT COMMUNITY INCLUD- UIDATION Smoky Mtn. Lake munity located on the 2nd ceilings, Florida room, private Acres Equestrian 4 bedroom Reduced Asking ING WATER, SEWER, LAWN Property Priced @ Foreclo- floor of condo building. Has a backyard, and 2 car garage 3.5 bath ranch style home with $59,900.00 OBO Call CARE, POOL, CLUBHOUSE, sure/Short sale. Up to 100% spacious deck with great view, with automatic opener. grand master suite, walk out Michelle 528-1136, Key- FISHING DOCK AND MORE Financing/5% interest. Hurry- a large bathroom and a Mur- $1095/month, SD $1095. basement,arge living aras stone Realty Inc 635- FOR A HOMEOWNER ASSOC. Only 3 Reservations avail- phy bed to save space. Two Call Maggie Stohler at Legacy and two wood burning fire- toe Realty Inc 635- FORAHOMEOWNERASSOC. Only 30Reservations avail- different golf courses to Leasing Services, Inc 863- places. Horse barn with 7 030 "Pending" OF $85. PER MONTH able! (877)551-0550 ext 100 choose from right outside your 676024 or visit www.Lega- stalls, tack room complete POTENTIALFOR LAKEFRONT back door. $550/month, SD cyLeases.com with toilet and sink. Separate Lake Caloosa-Frostproof LAND APPRECIATION A HUGE 1210 HOMES FOR RENT $550. Call Cole Vogel at Lega- c.com large RV covered storage 204 Woodstork Way 3 PLUS. CALL OWNER, KARL, cy Leasing Services, Inc 863- Advertise Today! shed fenced pastures. Ask- bedroom 2 bath doublewide FOR DETAILS. 863-678- 750 N Scenic Hwy, Frost- 676-0024 or visit www.Lega- ing $299,000 all Michelle mobile home, living and din- 8295 OR EMAIL: KARL- proof 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath cyLeases.com 528-1103, Keystone Realty ing room combo, vaulted REMS@AOL.COM home, charming older wood Inc. 863-635-0030 ceiling, large kitchen with frame home with great loca- Find the eat in space, 1 acre fenced 1090 MOBILE HOMES tion on a corner lot facing .Lake Wales-3BR/2BA home in back yard Asking FOR SALE Scenic Hwy, close to restau- perfect features a fireplace in the living $82,000.00 Call Michelle rants, stores and schools, room, a bonus room off living 528-1136, Keystone 2BR/1BA Mobile home in City water and sewer. Asking area, screened porch and Realty Inc. 635-0030 Hidden Lake Resort, LW. Very $600/month, 1st, last and companion large, private, fenced back- Brand New. Price Reduced clean. $5,500. For more info Security Deposit to move in. yard. Convenient to town and 3/2 on 1/2 ac. Volume ceil: 22 Blue Jordan Road- call Phill at 810-338-1005. .Call Michelle Hutto 863- in the walking distance to Hillcrest ins ae sceene ao Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 ------ ---- ---- 528-1136, Keystone Real- Elementary Available mid in large screened patio. Ifi d December. $850/month, SD Beautiful lakefront community, bath split bedroom plan con- FOR SALE ty Inc. 863-635-0030. Classifieds December. $850/month, SD $159,900.www.cpmuinc.com. crete block home. Has MOBILE HOME PARK BARTOW 3BD. 1335 1/2 e ga ag Serv , BARTOW 3BD. 1335 1/2 Legacy Leasing Services, Inc CPM Brokerage Services (863) cathedral ceiling-open living, : Bay St, Bartow $300. Mo. 863-676-0024 or visit 559-9425. I offer cash back dining and kitchen area. Contact Roland- www.LegacyLeases.com to buyers! Kitchen has ceramic tile, 248-701-6316 white cabinets, double oven, Undisclosed location in wo/// two pantry closets, and Income producing units! BARTOW 2 bedroom/1 bath FROSTPROOF dishwasher. Attached dou- rea oon! $600.00 Mo + $600.00 Two bedroom 1 bath with INTHE b garage, detached lare Great Loation! Room for security deposit. 386-760- Lake Wales Coun Club- screen enclosed porch, con- CLASSIFIED workshop with a half bath all Exp 255tokes Rd. 6300 or 386-299-5609 ENJOY GOLF COURS VIEWS crete block home with YOU CAN..... on two separate 1 Acre lots Lake Wales, FL 5.05+ OF 2nd FAIRWAY in this spa- shared lake access- on the corner with paved Acres. 5 Units Total Main Get the cious 2 BD/ 2.5BA home. $600.00 per month, First, ./Find a Pet roads. :Asking Residence 2052+ SF W 2,000 Sq.Ft, vaulted ceilings, last and Security. Reim- S$187,500.00 Call 4Bed/2Bath Word ut living room with fire place, for- burse owner for electric, /Find a Car Michelle 528-1136, Key- Call for Offering Price Advertise mal dining room, large family water is included. Call d a Jb stone Realty Inc. 635- HIGGENBOTHAM AUCTIONEERS in the room, screen room, two car Michelle 863-528-1136 Find a Job 0030 863-644-6681 garage.. Available furnished or Keystone Realty Inc. Find Garage Sales HIGGENBOTHAM.COM Classifieds! unfurnished. Lawn care includ- 863-635-0030. Find Garage Sales HIGGENBOTHA.COM ed in rent. $1,350/month, SD 105 Snooks Wardlaw M.E. HIGGENBOTHAM, CAI, AARE: $1,350. Call Cole Vogel at 750N Scenic Hwy Frost /Find A NewEmployee Road-3/2 like new concrete FL LIC#AU305AB158 Legacy Leasing Services, Inc block home, next to Ben Hill .-------------------- 863-676-0024 or visit proof 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath .Sell Your Home Griffin Jr Elem and Frost- Lake Front Lot on Lake www.LegacyLeases.com home, charming older wood proof High Schools Reduce Reedy Frostproof. 65 and frame home.with great loca- .Sell Your Unwanted to $110,000.00 Call Wes- Older No Pets. 2 Bedroom Beautiful Starr Lake Villas tion on a corner lot facing Merchandise ley 528-8265, Keystone Mobile Home 14X48 w/h in Lake Wales- Cozy Scenic Hwy, close to restau- /Advertise Your Realty 635-0030 12X23 Screen Rm, w/h Stor- 1BD/1BA duplexes on Starr rants, stores and schools, Busness or Service age Shed, Completey fur- Lake. Coin operated laundry City water and sewer.I Ask- LAKE WALES nished. All Electric w/h AC. facility on property. New own- Lak ing $600/month, 1st, last 4649 Caloosa Blvd. $12,000 or OBO. ership. Many upgrades coming carport and utility shed. Locat- and Security Deposit to Classified 3 bedroom 2 bath, one car Call 765-210-2091 to the property in the neared in Orange Acres, an adult move in. Ca Michelle future. Furnished and unfur- eulto 8n. allMicell it's te reliable garage livng areas inter retreat or Yearly 55+ community with a pool,a Huo 863-528-1136, Sg el ea Winter retreat or Yearly nished units available hot tub, shuffleboard courts Keystone Realty Inc. source for the with skylights. Nicely fea-built home. lbr/lba. Fully fur- $700/month, SD $700. Call and 2 club houses. 863-635-0030. right results in glass fro t cabinets. Ask nished. Plus shed w/washer& Cole Vogel at Legacy Leasing $725/month, $725 SD. Call Keystone Realty Inc. ing only $54,000 Call dryer. Can be seen at Services, Inc 863-676-0 Cole Vogel at Legacy Leasing 245 S. Scenic Hwy. Mi chelle @ 5 Keystone Goodlife RV Resort. 6815 St or visit www.LegacyLeas- Services, Inc 863-676-0024 Frostproof, FL 33843 Real Inc 863528 Rd 60 E, Bartow.Lot 303. es.com or visit www.LegacyLeas- realtygirl@juno.com Realty, 863-Call Debbie at 863-229-7351 FROSTPROOF Nice 3 BR es.com Office: 863-635-0030 1103 or 863-635-0030 or 608-346-2788. $8,500._- S750. Mo + Security Fax: 863-635-0031 _ _"PENDING"_ New paint,CHA, pets ok, Cell: 863-528-1136 ARE YOU ONLINE? nce area.863-635-1234 Frostproof 1119 S Lake urn youlrr INCREASE YOURa Reedy, 3BR, 2BA 200' water- EXPOSURE! front. This concrete block r h into Add your internet address Lake Wales- BEAUTIFUL home' has newer kitchen cabi- U- l 1IILU Addyouria 3BR/2BA HOME is located in nets, nice appliances, over- to your ad for a little extra! the Dinner Lake subdivision, a sized 2 car garage and a view cash Frostproof- LAKEFRONT LIV- gated community. It has a spa- you won't believe. Asking 1095 MANUFACTURED ING- 3BR/2BA situated on over cious open floor plan with Winter Haven- LUXURY $199,000. Call Cindy Wise 0 2 acres with a dock on Lake bonus room, two car garage, HOME ON LAKE LINK- This 5 863-528-0366, Keystone HOMES FOR SALE Reedy. Newer paint and floor- and a meticulously manicured BD/ 3.5 BA home has open Realty Inc 863-635-0030 ARIANA VILLAGE ing, Florida room, major yard with separate well for irri- floor plan, screened in pool, ea I 63-00y ARIA TH OV kitchen appliances and interior gation. Professional lawn care dock and boat ramp, multi-car FIND YOUR your 2 BED/2 BATH OVER 800 washer/dryer hookup. included in rent. garage and much more! BEST FRIEND 1 SQ. FT ALL APPLIANCES $950/month, SD $950. Call $1,200/nionth and SD 4,000+ sq. ft. $2600/month, I IN THE INCLUDED $23,995 LOW Maggie Stohler at Legacy $1,200. Call Cole Vogel at SD $2600. Call Cole Vogel at IN THEDS Sa C MONTHLY PAYMENT $599 Leasing Services, Inc 863- Legacy Leasing Services, Inc Legacy Leasing Services, Inc LASSIFIEDS! CALL 877-469-6610 676-0024 or visit www.Lega- 863-676-0024 or visit 863-676-0024 or visit MacyLeases.com www.LegacyLeases.com www.LegacyLeases.com -- ManOr ipartments Contemporary & Open Studio with Full Kitchen, and Ceramic Tile throughout, from $425/month. Spacious 1 Bedroom starting at $500/month. AN large 2 Bedroom Residence with washer/dryer hookups + utility room. from $625/month. www.OakwoodManorApt.com 1285 N US17 Bartow (Aside WalMart) -ACT NOW! (863) 533-5600 Offer Expires Clubhouse :Swimming Pool. Exerdse Room- Easy Freeway fPS 1/1-31/14 Access- Pet Friendly On-Site Customer Service 2 Bed/l2 Bath IA AlApliances Included- *.Opei FFloor Pian SSquar : Central AC 2 Screen Rooms Aparments .' Washer/Dryer Shed Included Aparments i 222 W. 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High tions and Local Job Place- Local Training & Job Place- Nalcrest- 950 sqft of Income www.JELTraining.com ment Assistance! (877)994- ment Assistance- available! SPORTS WRITER: We are BARTOW 3BD, Upstairs. Retail/Office Space for lease Companies waiting -9904 (888)219-5161. looking for someone who 425 1/2 East Ave. $300. Mo. in a community that boasts likes football as well as cov- Contact Roland 500 apartments and approxi- .Cook/ Van Driver Needed Medical Management ering local sports. Immedi- 248-701-6316 mately 800 residents. There immediately for Preschool. Hunt & Smith Law Firm in Careers start here Get con- ate opening for a freelance : 70 is an attached bathroom and Babson Park/ Frostproof Lake Wales seeks a full-time nected online. Attend college writer to cover high school BARTOW, 490 E. Pearl, 2 Bdrm, 600 additional square feet area. Please call 863-223- receptionist/estate planning on your own. time. Job place- football games on Friday 1 bath. 475 mo., 1 year lease. that could be added on to the 8443. and probate secretary, Recep- ment assistance. 'Comuter night for Saturday's paper $400 deposit. 863-533-3900 existing 950 sq ft. Water and CYPRESS TRUCK LINES tionist duties include answer- available. Financial Aid if qual- for the Lake Wales High COLNIAL SQUARE $800/mnth. n Home Weekends! Southeast ing a multi-line phone, greet- ified. Call (800)481-9409 and Fort Meade High foot- NCall Magg Stohler at Regional,Top Pay & Great ing clients, opening and dis- www.CenturaOnline.com ball teams. The job is a SPRTN TS Lea Lain Services, Inc Benefits! 6 Months TT exp tributing mail, projects as Medical Management Careers tight deadline on Friday S863-676-0024 or visit CDL with clean MVR. Call assigned. Secretarial duties start here Get connected night for Saturday's paper. 1 and 2 Bedroom apts with www.LegacyLeases.com (800)545-1351 include communicating with online Attend college on your There would also be assign- central a/c and heat, large wwwcypresstruckcom clients via phoneor email, typ- own time. Job placement ments for advance stories floor plans, big closets ing and organizing docu- assistance. Computervail on the upcoming game for & FREE WATER DRIVER- Not getting enough ments, general assistance for able. Financial Aid if q(alified. Wednesday's newspaper. Starting at $475/ month miles? Join Knight Transporta-. attorney. Canidate must be Call (800)481-9409 Must have ability to pro- Move-In Specials too tion and increase your income computer literate, depend- www.Centura0nline.com duce quickly for the Friday Call 24/7: 866-485- with our steady freight. New able, have pleasant phone night coverage. If interest- 4961 Trucks! CDL-A, 3 months manners, present a profes- Medical Management Careers ed contact either Or visit us online at: recent experience. (800)414- sional appearance and have start here Get connected Jeff Roslow at ColonialSquareBartow.con 9569. www.driveknight.com experience using Microsoft 'online. Attend college on your jroslow@heartlandnewspa- Cr 212 E. Stuart Ave. Driver- Recession Proof office products. Familiarity own time. Job placement pers.com; OAKWOOD MANOR Lake Wales, FL 33853 Freight. Plenty of miles. Need with Word Perfect and Hot assistance. Computer avail- Kathy Leigh Berkowitz at APARTMENTS refresher? No out-of-pocket Docs a plus. 40 hours per able. Financial Aid if qualified. klberkowitz@heartland- PRICES REDUCED FOR tuition at FFE. $1000 Bonus week, Monday-Friday. Salary Call (800)481-9409 newspapers.com or LEASE UP! for CO's & $1500 Incentive commensurate with 'experi- www.CenturaOnline.com BrianAckley at Our updated villa-style for O/0's. recruit@ffex.net ence. 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