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Articles from the August 24, 2022 edition


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  • City Kayak and Paddleboard Rental Program Reduced, Delayed

    Tom Paulson|Updated Sep 4, 2022
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    An unexpected sharp rise in cost has shrunk the planned kayak and paddleboard rental project planned for Lake Wailes Park, in a shift approved by the city commission. The rental program will be created in partnership with a company called Rent.Fun. The rental program was proposed in May by Recreation Manager Stephanie Edwards as an inexpensive way to offer more opportunities for citizens to get on the water and enjoy the outdoors. At that time the commission approved a...

  • Lake Wales Youth Football Receives Dyer Difference Award and $3,000

    Special to the News|Updated Aug 25, 2022

    The Lake Wales Youth Football League, which sponsors the Lake Wales Steelers teams, has been selected as the recipient of the Dyer Difference Award for August. The Lake Wales Football League provides healthy, educational, fun to up to 600 participants each year between the ages of four and 15. Whether they are learning about first downs and defense or how to encourage and support a team as a cheerleader, children who participate in the Lake Wales Youth Football League are...

  • Greg Littleton Elected Chair of Polk State Trustees

    Madison Fantozzi, Polk State College|Updated Aug 25, 2022

    Lake Wales banker Greg Littleton has been elected to serve as chair of the Polk State College's District Board of Trustees by the trustees at their annual reorganization meeting on August 22. Littleton, a Polk State Distinguished Alumnus who graduated in 1987, has served the Board since 2007, including previous terms as Chair and Vice Chair. The Polk County native is President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Bank & Trust. In addition to his Polk State Associate in...

  • New Program Gives Community Leaders In-Depth Look Inside PCPS

    Jason Geary, Polk County Public Schools|Updated Aug 25, 2022

    Twenty-seven community leaders will soon begin exploring the complexities of managing one of the largest school districts in the nation. Inside PCPS - a new countywide leadership program - was created through the collaboration of Polk County Public Schools and Polk Vision. Superintendent Frederick Heid said the new program addresses an important goal within the district's new strategic plan. "One of our major goals is to better engage families and the community," Heid said....