Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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As the events around of COVID-19 continue to unfold and test our human and societal frailties and brokenness, I have been pondering many verses from Proverbs 30. May these words from God, penned many years ago by someone named Agur, be Humbling, Encouraging, Lasting, or Priming for all of us (author included) in these days. 1The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. 2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3 I...
A rally held at the corner of Main Street and Broadway, at the site of the Polk County History Museum, which is the former courthouse, drew only a handful of people July 9. The rally's intent was to persuade people to voluntarily wear masks. It was also to communicate to county commissioners they should make the wearing of masks in Polk County mandatory. At its most recent meeting, the BOCC instead chose to make the wearing of masks optional. "This is an ad hoc group of...
John Henry Vann, 94 of Lake Wales, died July 8, 2020 at home under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. He was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Monticello, FL. He was a bridge builder in highway construction. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Lake Wales City Commissioner Curtis Gibson is moderating an online panel discussion at noon July 15 called "Toward Solutions – Justice in Our Communities." The online webinar will be broadcast on Facebook Live and can be accessed with this ZOOM link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84499220092?pwd=QXBhZFlWT3kyNHhVODcyQTIyL1Irdz09 Gibson said he "gathered a panel of people from different backgrounds and in different positions to look at what can be done and should be done at m...
The Lake Wales City Commission, in its role as the Community Redevelopment Agency, will consider at its July 14 meeting offering $150,000 in incentives for two proposed downtown restaurants. James Ellis of Ava Properties in Heathrow is asking for a $100,000 grant - double the amount specified in the city's restaurant incentives program – to help him fund the Corner Café at One Scenic Central, a combination coffee shop and fine dining restaurant. His company purchased the tw...
The Lake Wales City Commission voted Tuesday to encourage people to wear masks or similar face coverings to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Commissioners stopped short of issuing a mandate, but indicated that's something they may consider in the future if voluntary compliance doesn't seem to be working. The resolution adopted during the July 7 commission meeting cites support for Center for Disease Control recommends wearing face coverings, particularly "in public...
Dr. Albert M. Falcone, 100, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1920 in Roseto, PA to the late Michael and Mary Falcone. He moved to Lake Wales from Westfield, NJ in 1985. Dr. Albert was a retired ear, eyes, nose, and throat physician. He served in the Korean Conflict with the Army. Dr. Albert was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Lou Stevens; daughter, Mary Falcone of Rahway, New Jersey; and son, Michael Falcone and wife Donna of...
Jack Buford McGowan, 86, passed peacefully from this life after a long battle with declining health issues the afternoon of July 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born Aug. 26, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to Buford and Adelia McGowan. Jack began working at Procter Gamble at age 18. He became a project engineer for many years and traveled all over the world to interesting jobs in different countries. He retired from Procter Gamble after 40 years, then worked for Watk...
Barbara Gay Lawrence, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Bartow, FL. Born April 12, 1941 in Berea, OH, she was the daughter of the late William Geoffrey and Lauretta Pauline (Wells) Halley. She lived in Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Arizona, and the Panama Canal Zone before finally settling in Florida. She enjoyed classical music, reading eclectically (but especially science fiction), and never met a bookstore or library she didn't like. She was an avid puzzler...
Gov. Ron DeSantis' recently signed budget includes a multimillion-dollar hit to Polk County Public Schools - and district administrators caution the fiscal future could be even more dire. "The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted unprecedented damage to our state's economy. We are moving forward cautiously, knowing that later this year, or next, we could face major cuts," said Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd. PCPS will have to pay an additional $9 million this year in required co...
First Baptist Church of Lake Wales will be holding its annual Vacation Bible School online July 20-24, encouraging children to focus on God. Parents of children ages 4 through 5th grade may register online at www.fbclw.com/vbs-2020. The church will provide a VBS resource box at a parent meeting at the church Sunday, July19. "VBS 2020 may look different, but we're still excited to help kids dive deeper into their faith by putting the FOCUS on God and his amazing plan for us,"...
The City of Lake Wales is holding an interactive public workshop July 8 to discuss the city's current development trends, long-term vision, priorities, opportunities and needs. The consulting firm S & ME, which has Florida offices in Tampa and Orlando, is working to update the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Workshop participants using the online ZOOM platform will be asked for input regarding these questions: - What are the city's opportunities? - What is Lake Wales'...
Joseph Case, 54, of Lake Wales, Florida formerly of Floyd County, KY passed way July 1, 2020. Joseph was born December 31,1965 in Pike County, KY, son to Edessell Case and the late Josephine Collins Case. Joseph was a retired concrete mason. Joseph is survived by, Son: Ricky (Samantha) Case of Lake Wales; Daughter: April (Paul) Turner of Lake Wales; Sisters: Saprina (Eddie) Johnson of Honaker, KY; Grandchildren: Salene Case and Riddick Case. He is preceded in death by his...
Remal Lockhart, 78, of Lake Wales, died July 7, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born June 4, 1942. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Joann Boston, 68, of Lake Wales, died in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born Jan. 18, 1952 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Robert C. “Ray” Smith, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Winter Haven Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 11, 1934 in Oneida, NY, to the late Clarence and Pauline Smith. He moved to Lake Wales from Akron, NY five years ago. Ray was a retired teacher for Pembroke Central School. He attended First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Ray was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Akron, NY, a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Akron, and a member of the New Stead Historical Soc...
