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November is designated a time when American's recognize our nation's veterans for their service. Throughout the month, communities schedule special ceremonies to honor the men and women who have served in the military. While these honors are important, many may not realize that veterans could have emotional and physical service-related conditions that require consideration beyond expressions of gratitude. For example, veterans who served in World War II experienced different...
Jessie Freeman Welch, 85, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Advent Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was born April 4, 1934 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Donald I. and Florita (Barnes) Freeman. She has been a resident of the area since 1996 coming from Auburndale. She was a seamstress and a member of the Babson Park Community Church. She was known for her southern cooking, especially her pecan pies, spice cakes and candy for the family and church functions....
Sara Gray, 62, of Lake Wales died Nov. 12, 2019 at AdventHealth of Lake Wales. She was born July 16, 1957. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Charles Joseph Fanz, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Nov. 9, 2019 at Advent Healthcare in Lake Wales. He was born April 2, 1951 in Camden, NJ to the late George Henry and Claire (Bass) Fanz. He was a resident of Franklinville, NJ until 1989 when he moved to Lake Wales. He was a truck driver since the age of 16 and a Volunteer Firefighter at Janvier Fire Co. Station 43-2 for 25 years. He was a lifetime member of the Fireman's Association and was a Moose Lodge member. He enjoyed...
Robert Earl Hallfin, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 He was born March 13, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to the late Peter and Sally A. (Starr) Hallfin. He has been a resident of the area since 2013 and was a resident of Winter Haven since 1977. He was a retired traffic logistics manager. Robert was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1960. He was a lifelong golfer, and known for his expertise with a pool cue. His nickname was the "Banker". He was a...
Janet Ann Hunt, 73, of Carmel, IN passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at AdventHealth in Lake Wales. She was born on August 21, 1946 to Cecil and E. Pauline (Stanley) Casey in Lebanon, Indiana. Janet married Louis "Lee" Hunt on June 6, 1970. Together, they owned Hunt & Associates Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Janet & Lee were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the Rolls Royce Owners Club, and the Circle City Corvair Club. They loved riding motorcycles...
Barbara Mary Grabbert, 74, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1945 in Warwick, RI to the late Wilfred and Vivian (Beauchane) Messier. She has been a resident of the area since 2010 coming from Rhode Island. She was a receptionist for FM Global and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Thomas Grabbert, daughter Christina Spicer of Indian Lake Estates, 2 grandchildren Joshua and...
Master-vocalist Patrick Muehleise will present "A Night of the Romantics!" Concert starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 East. The Grammy-nominated vocalist will perform operatic and art song favorites spanning four eras of classical music. Praised for his "real musicality and finely executed coloratura," Muehleise is an acclaimed American tenor specializing in a wide variety of concert soloist repertoire and known for his "beautiful,...
To rock or not to rock. That is the question. I wish I could say I vividly recall my grandma knitting in her rocking chair as a prominent childhood memory. But I can't. Neither of my grandmothers knitted, and neither one rocked. Or did they? Chances are pretty good they actually did rock because for hundreds of years rocking chairs were considered "the most popular furniture," according to wallswithstories.com. Nearly everyone had one; nursery, glider, spring, swivel,...
The Lake Wales Arts Council put out an all-call for artwork for its Inaugural Fine Art Show and Juried Competition received 124 submissions. Fifty works from Florida artists, including across Polk County were chosen for the exhibit. The show will open to the public at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 with a catered reception and open bar at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 East. The artists will be celebrated and 10 awards totaling $1,400 will be presented. Awards include $500...
The U.S. Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program of Polk County continues to accept family and non-profit applications for toys. The deadline is Nov. 15. In 2018, due to the generosity of Polk County residents, businesses, and volunteers, the Toys for Tots program provided new toys to over 12,362 needy children in Polk County. Once the application is submitted, the applicant will receive a email acknowledging the application. Applicants must follow all instructions in the...
The Polk County History Center kicks off its annual Festival of Wreaths from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 with music and a visit from Santa and his elf, who will pose for selfies with attendees. The wreaths will be on display and up for silent auction until Dec. 12 during regular 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours of the history center, located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow. Various businesses and organizations decorate and donate the wreaths. Opening night will include a performance from...
It's likely most everyone around town is familiar with Junior's Fish Market as much for owners Mike and Lisa Montella as the fresh-off-the-boat fish and seafood and prepared meals. The market is in a high visibility location at 1341 SR 60 East, across from Racetrac. Lake Wales has its share of distinctive personalities, but when it comes to Junior's, Mike, is as personable and friendly as they get. Whether you come to Junior's to select from their ample showcases of fish,...
Two Lake Wales men were among 17 arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's office Nov. 4 as part of a month-long special operation to identify people who possessed and shared child pornography. Undercover detectives from the sheriff's Computer Crimes Unit carried out the operation, called "Guardians of Innocence IV: Fall Haul." "The people arrested during this operation prey on the most innocent and vulnerable among us---our children," said Sheriff Grady Judd. "The undercover...
The ink on the incorporation papers barely dried before Lincoln Community Development Corporation President Sara Jones accepted her first challenge: Open up communications and help build trust between officials of the recently reopened Elks Lodge and Lake Wales police. Jones stepped in after Elks Exalted Ruler Terry Christian complained to the city commission Tuesday, Nov. 5 that he felt six police officers showing up at the lodge Saturday night was a waste of city resources...
The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department has scheduled its next Lake Wales Live event starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. The October event was canceled due to bad weather. The free event will include music by Jonathan Kaufman and Chase Dixon at 6 p.m. and Southerndipity at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand and Rotary on the Ridge will be pouring wine and beer for donations to support the club's service projects. Times are subject to change and the event is...
Anna Denicola Jacobs, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. She was born January 21, 1926 in Capri, Italy to the late Ferdinando and Maria (DeAngelis) DeNicola. She has been a resident of the area since 1946 coming from Italy. She was a fruit grader for Hunt Brothers and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Anna loved her family, she spent many hours caring for her grandchildren, she had a strong faith and was known...
Dr. Muhammad Rashid knows from experience what a difference education can mean in a person's life. As a first-generation college graduate, he sees his own struggles and concerns reflected in many of the students he encounters at Florida Polytechnic University, where he is professor and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department. That's why he and his wife decided to make a $100,000 gift to the University to create the Drs. Muhammad H. and Fatema Rashid Future...
Trudie Hampton Freeman, 68, of Lake Wales died Nov. 10 at home under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born April 30, 1951 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements.Tr...
The stakes are high, but the leaders are optimistic. Unless McLaughlin Middle & Fine Art Academy raises its state grade this year the school faces the possibility of being closed, turned charter or run by a private company. Co-Principals Sharon Chipman and Debra Wright-Hudson are reaching out to the greater Lake Wales community to share their goals for improvement and to ask for help. The school on Nov. 5 hosted its first Community Assessment Team meeting of the year, sharing...
Sonya Lee Frantz, 56, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, She was born August 8, 1963 in Lake Wales, the daughter of the late Robert L. Meeks and Elaine Wingate. Sonya retired from the Polk County School Board in 2018. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, painting and playing bingo with her many friends. She will always be remembered for her kindness of the underprivileged and will be missed dearly. She is survived by two daughters Cara Lee Frantz of Port Huron, MI, Cassie Lynn Frantz of Clyde, MI,...
Larry Woodson, 71, of Lake Wales, died Nov. 9, 2019 at Advent Health of Lake Wales, (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). He was born in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 19, 1948. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.L...
