Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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Are we reading words that genuinely challenge our current thinking? Do we read books, blogs, posts, and news feeds that only tend to be in line with our world experiences? Are we drawn to read organized printed thoughts (which are likely edited for maximum impact) that really only infuriate us to the point of more solidly reaffirming our preconceived world view? We are blessed to have the ability to actually read and comprehend meaning in printed symbols. There is so much...
The initial unveiling of drawings for the proposed Park Avenue Streetscape in downtown Lake Wales has been postponed three weeks but the public will have multiple opportunities for input. "We are bending and swerving and I think it's actually going to turn out better," said Lake Wales MainStreet Director Karen Thompson. An in-person open house originally scheduled for July 9 was postponed due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus. Thompson said an online session now will be...
The four candidates for Polk County School Board will be participating in a public forum Monday, July 27, just three weeks before the Aug. 18 election. Brandon Alvarado from the Lake Wales Arts Council will serve as moderator of the forum, which will begin at 7 p.m. Due to concerns about rising COVID-19 numbers the forum will be online via ZOOM. Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86574760915 and password is 604028, or people can dial-in to listen at 646-876-9923. First term...
Bobbie Perkins, 90 of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1930 in Peason, LA to the late Robert H. “Heck” and Rena (Simmons) Tynes and she has been a resident of this area for the past 69 years moving here from Leesburg, FL. She was a homemaker. Bobbie was a Florida Gator Fan and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Bob Perkins Survivors include her husband, Trenton Douglas Perkins; daughter, Kim Perkins of Lake Wales; son, Kirk Perkins (Co...
Bernita Karen House, 60, of Lake Wales passed Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital. She was born May 19, 1960 in Converse, IN to the late Jack and Earlene (Cook) Combs and she has been a resident of this area for the past 7 years moving here from Largo, FL. She was a Phlebotomist. She is survived by her daughters, Shelby Torquemada ( Edward) of Lake Wales, Breanne House ; Bobbie Jo Rose of Hope Mills, NC; step-daughter, Ashley Wagoner (Robert) of Godwin, NC;...
Ballots are now available for eligible voters who wish to vote by mail in Florida's Statewide Primary Election on Aug. 18. No stamp is necessary to return the ballot as the return postage is pre-paid. Voters can request a mail ballot by calling the Elections office at 863-534-5888 or by visiting the Supervisor of Elections website at PolkElections.com. Voted ballots must be returned to the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Aug. 18....
The Communications Division is working to improve Polk County's communications process to ensure we are providing the best service to our residents. With an increasing reliance on social media and other technology, we want to make sure we are communicating effectively with you. Over the next few weeks, we will host a series of focus groups to hear directly from county residents. A local communications firm, McLeod Communications, will be facilitating the questions and leading...
The Lake Wales Public Library, with the assistance of lakewalesnews.net, is reviving a tradition that existed in our local weekly newspaper for many years, the publication of a sampling of new books available at our library. The list will be updated weekly. The Lake Wales Public Library continues to offer safe door-side pickup of materials during our current hours of operation. Call the library to request that holds are placed on items for pickup at the Lake Wales Public...
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Polk County and Lake Wales, the City of Lake Wales has partnered with Polk County government services to distribute disposable face masks to its citizens. Polk County has purchased one million disposable, multi-use masks utilizing federal CARES Act funds. "24,000 masks will be available for our citizens to safely pick up at convenient locations," stated Joe Jenkins, Lake Wales Fire Chief and Emergency Operations...
Mary Louise Zipprer, 103, of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 17, 1916, at Rosalie, a small settlement on the Kissimmee River, her family moved to Lake Wales in 1919. Mary saw the transformation of the wooded area in front of her home into a beautiful park and a marshland converted into a football field. Downtown, with its livery stable and other wooden buildings, gradually made many changes including the...
Efforts to beautify and green Lake Wales streets got another boost Saturday as community volunteers led by the Lake Wales Woman's Club prepared three street "triangles" along Lakeshore Boulevard for new floral plantings. "I'm totally stoked!" said Bonnie Poller, who is chair of the Environment Committee of the Woman's Club, which is spearheading the project. "Neighbors came out to help." More than a dozen volunteers participated. "This was only Phase one," Poller added....
Eddie Lee Brown, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1944 in Lumber City, GA, to the late Eddie and Pearlie Brown. He moved to Lake Wales in 1969. Eddie was a golf course maintenance worker. He served in the U.S. Army. Eddie was a member of the Church of God and he loved to fish. Eddie was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Smith; and brother-in-law, Lee Kimbrell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marie Brown; son, Darrell Brown of Lake...
Zachary Kirkland was in middle school when he started his own non-profit called Silly Sock Saturdays. Now a rising senior at Lake Wales High School, Zachary continues his mission of making hospital stays more pleasant for children by providing them a gift bag with silly socks, toys, games and other items. "Being able to help those in a hard and stressful situation is the reason for creating the nonprofit and getting to hear the feedback and know that what I do invokes a smile...
A group of Lake Wales police officers were treated to a free tasty lunch and desserts on Friday by a group of homeowners from Lake Ashton, who wanted to show their appreciation for the peace-keeping efforts of the department. "The Loop" is a five-block neighborhood of the sprawling development on the north side of Lake Wales, and home of a casual organization that organizes community events three times a month. Calling itself the Looplanders, the neighborhood group has been...
Belgard®, Fresh Look Outdoor (a Belgard Authorized Contractor), and Campus Landscaping are calling on Central Florida homeowners to kick-off their inaugural Custom Backyard Giveaway, open for entries from July 3 to Aug. 1. This Kō'Brand Outdoors project will also include a Landscape & Lighting Package Design + Build by Tampa's Best of the Bay award-winner Campus Landscape, featuring a professional lighting package from Link Outdoor Lighting. Homeowners in Seminole,...
Celina "Maria" Percy, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 16, 1955 in Santander, Spain. She came to the United States on October 30, 1968. Maria became a U.S. Citizen on September 7, 2000. She was an insurance clerk. Maria was of the Catholic faith. She loved dancing and going to the beach. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Nemesio and Celina Ruiz; and father-in-law, Kenneth Percy. She is survived...
Lake Wales Charter Schools has announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2020-2021 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, Polk Avenue Elementary and Victory Ridge Academy. In addition applications for free and reduced price lunches at...
