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Lovers of Amish cheeses and hearty deli sandwiches will be delighted to learn of Lake Wales' newest business, The Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli opened for business last week on Bullard Avenue. The brightly lighted shop features stocked coolers and shelves of specialty food products. "We specialize in Amish meats and cheeses," owner Tim Johnson told LakeWalesNews.Net. "We stock popular brands like Troyers from Ohio, Kunzler from Pennsylvania, and Yoders from Michigan." Othe...
Thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, Lake Wales Airport will soon receive a new east apron. The City Commission awarded the project contract to low-bidder Ajax Paving, which quoted a price of $831,283.20. The FAA will pay 100% of the cost. The construction project will see a complete reconstruction of the old apron rather than a resurfacing, since an engineering report from the City's consultants, Hoyle Tanner, indicated that the old one was too...
The massive $45 million project to replace the obsolete bridge over US 27 in Lake Wales is continuing apace, but the comings months will see multiple traffic interruptions, the Florida Department of Transportation has confirmed. The bridge will carry State Road 60 over the federal highway. Corine Burgess, Community Outreach manager for the project on behalf of FDOT, has confirmed that construction in the middle of the Central Avenue-US 27 intersection will be disrupted again...
The tragic reality of human trafficking is too often overlooked in our day to day lives. Could it be occurring unnoticed around you? That is the question that will come to mind as you take part in a special program organized by the Lake Wales Care Center and a group of local organizations. Local residents, especially owners of businesses located on major highways, may encounter unrecognized evidence of child trafficking. School social workers, law enforcement officers, fire...
New features and sections added to LakeWalesNews.Net have driven skyrocketing readership since September 1, reaching well over 80,000 page views during the first month, according to statistics captured by Internet analytics. New Day Market Research acquired the online newspaper on that date and has since significantly enhanced the publication's reach and interest. "We are extremely pleased by the community reaction to our added features like the graphic Community Calendar," sa...
The rush to develop housing in Lake Wales shows no sign of abating as new proposals continue to come before the Lake Wales City Commission. Tuesday's agenda saw an approval of an annexation that will pave the way for a 90-acre residential development south of the Eastlake Center, which houses Winn-Dixie and Rural King. The proposed annexation of 62 acres will join them with another 29 already under the same ownership group. If approved for medium density residential...
After a two-year process, Webber International University has been granted approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The University has begun accepting applications for students to start their pre-nursing coursework beginning in January of 2022. The word of approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Florida Board of Nursing was welcomed by Dr. Carol Daniel, the program's Chief Nursing...
Blacksmiths, crafters, and thousands of their admirers turned out for the annual Pioneer Days today in Lake Wales. The event, sponsored by the Lake Wales History Museum, runs through the weekend. Great weather seemed to draw out the crowds for the event, and they found lots to do and admire, with demonstrations of lots of pioneer crafts from broom-making to canoe carving. Antique tractors and cars, plenty of live music, a dozen food trucks, a beer garden and the annual...
Charles Seay Jr, age 48, passed away October 25, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on June 25, 1973, in Lakeland, FL. He was a Painter. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, jets skis, motorcycles, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother Wanda (Tyson) Seay. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children Bradley Seay & Bryton Burgess, brother Frank Seay, father Charles Alan Seay (Sabra), many nieces & nephews, and many aunts & uncles....
Howard Frederick Martin of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born November 7, 1944 in Waverly, West Virginia to the late Howard and Mildred Martin; he moved to Lake Wales from Okeechobee in 2007. Howard was a retired master plumbing contractor and was a veteran of the United States Army. He owned an airport and enjoyed parachuting. Howard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lisa A. Martin; daughters, Lisa J. Martin of...
Bruce Curtis Jones of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1968 in Clearwater to Charlie and Mary Jones; he has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1978, moving here from Bartow. Bruce enjoyed going to McDonalds and Walmart. He volunteered at the Alliance for Independence for over 15 years. He was a fun loving and great guy who was well known and loved by everyone. Bruce participated in the special Olympics for over 10...
Robert William Langston Willett passed on Oct 16, 2021. His wife and daughter, three brothers and two sisters-in-law were with him. He was a professor at the University of Georgia in Journalism for 30+ years. A Captain in the US Army and a Vietnam veteran with a purple heart. He enjoyed mountain climbing and some of his favorites were Mount Kilimanjaro, the Matterhorn, and he was able to go past the base camp at Mount Everest. Willett was an advertising professor emeritus and...
Dominic Paul Hyatt of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born November 17, 1955 in Monrovia, California to the late Marshall and Esther Hyatt; he moved to Lake Wales from Vista, California one year ago. Dominic was a manager for a grocery store and held a bachelor's degree. He loved music, playing the guitar, going to the beach, and fishing. He had three pups that he adored. Dominic is survived by his wife, Susan Marie Hyatt;...
Enrollment for the Spring 2022 Semester at Polk State College will start on Monday, October 25, 2021, with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will begin on Monday, November 1, 2021, and classes will start on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport, while prospective students must submit a free online application to Polk State. Dual...
Mary Louise (Lou) Dailey, 83, passed away on Oct 18, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The family will hold a memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 2 PM EST at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home on 650 East Main St., Bartow, FL, with the burial immediately following at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Mary was born Sept. 20, 1938, in Fairmont, WV, to her late parents Hinton Noble and Edna Violet (Merrifield) Peirce. The youngest of eight children, she grew up in a busy...
Pam Davidson Wyant, age 64, passed away on October 18, 2021, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland from complications of Early Onset Alzheimer's. Pam was born in Bartow, Florida to William "Bill" and Martha Davidson. She graduated from Bartow High School in 1974 and spent many of the following years performing with the Bartow Performing Arts Council (BPAC) and began her education career as a substitute teacher. While her heart always belonged to Bartow, she cherished the four years...
Building is booming in Polk County and so are construction-related thefts, according to feedback received by the Polk County Building Division. “It really isn’t a surprise to us,” said Building Director Benjamin Dunn. “With the shortages of supplies, skyrocketing inflation and supply chain issues, unsecured building supplies are a beacon to criminals looking for an easy pay day.” But a local construction jobsite doesn’t have to be easy pickings. This is a problem that both homeowners and builders can work together to...
Editors Note: Lake Wales resident Mike Spotswood and his wife Irene are avid travelers. Their frequent journeys through Italy have inspired many of their friends to "get off the beaten path" as well. This short story gives us a hint of the joy they find in travel. The village of Proceno sits high on a hill removed from the worn and trotted tourist trails of Italy. The winds carry centuries of conversations between the narrow streets as whispers of times past. It is early...
Timothy Robert Jones of Fort Meade passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring. He was born February 21, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois to Robert and Janet Jones; he moved to Lake Wales from South Carolina three years ago. Timothy was the Director of Environmental Services for the Hospital Housekeeping Services and held a master's degree in business administration. He led a life marked by faith and was a member of Christ Fellowship. His strength of character...
John Warren "Bo" Hutto reached his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Bo was born in Lake Wales, Florida on April 26, 1971. Bo married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Donna Therese Nelson-Hutto as a teenager. In their over 31 years together, they created a beautiful family. Bo's number one passion in life was his family and he loved them deeply and unconditionally. Bo had a true servant's heart and loved helping people, both inside and outside hi...
Thomas J. Pepka passed away October 15th, 2021 at his home in Lake Wales, FL. after fighting a valiant battle with chronic heart disease for over twenty years. He was born January 17, 1959, in Eastlake Ohio. Married for 40 years to Mary (Pitkin), proud father of Major Thomas J. Pepka lll USAF (Emily) Las Vegas, NV, Caitlin Potts (Alexi) of Blacklick, OH and Daniel Pepka (Lorena) of Lake Wales, FL. Loving grandfather of Amelia, Jackson, Benjamin and Eloise Pepka, Abigail Pepka...
Greg Harvard of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 8, 1968, in Lake Wales to Donald and Maudine Harvard. He moved to back to Lake Wales from Clio, Alabama six weeks ago. Greg was an electrician and a Veteran serving 2 years in the Army and 4 years in the Navy. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Maudine Harvard. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Donald G. & Barbara...
Paul Dudley Sheffield of Winter Haven passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1938 in Winter Haven to the late Charlie and Lesba Sheffield. Paul was a retired Warden for the Florida Department of Corrections and a veteran of the United States Air Force that served in Korea. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Wales, the Masonic Lodge of Avon Park, and has been active in many other civic groups and...
Moving means many changes in people's lives and one local resident is being forced to part with a four-year-old neutered, strictly-indoor housecat and all its toys and equipment. The cat is only one of the attractions in today's Classifieds,which also feature listings of interesting jobs, furniture, household goods, and construction materials. If you've got something to sell or give away, share it with local neighbors. Meanwhile we're pulling for Kitty, previously rescued, to...
