Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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How has the Holy Spirit been prompting you to seek God? What are some things you can do this week to grow closer to Him? This was an interesting question from Our Daily Bread Bible daily devotional recently because I have been on a more spiritual path since 2017 than a religious path. I have been seeking my truth; Why am I here? What promise did I make to be born into my mother's womb? What is my soul's purpose? I have come to believe we are spiritual beings having a human...
Life in Lake Wales has changed dramatically since early March 2020. Many more people are now truly struggling with making ends meet financially. More people are battling with mental and physical health challenges. Many non-retirees are inconvenienced with the new way of children "going" to school, and "going" to our job (if we are fortunate to still have employment). Many retirees are inconvenienced with getting around stores, or the new methods for getting medicine....
I would like to thank Lake Wales News.Net for allowing me to become a guest columnist. The City Commission, sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, has unanimously adopted what is known as the "Dover Kohl Plan." The Plan, entitled "Lake Wales Connected," will serve to redevelop the historic core of our town – by connecting the Town and Bok Tower, building connections between Downtown and the Northwest Neighborhood, and between Lake Wailes and the Downtown. I will be w...
Since Latifa Attala opened City Star Family Restaurant 15 months ago her customers have become like family. To show her appreciation to the Lake Wales community Attala and her staff gave away 1,250 fish and chips dinners Wednesday, April 22. Attala promoted the giveaway on Facebook and originally scheduled drive-through times for customers to pick up 1,000 meals starting at noon at the restaurant on SR 60 just west of Lake Wales. But she said some people showed up an hour...
Solomon Herring, 55 of Lake Wales, died April 22, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital of Connerton in Land O Lakes, FL. He was born Nov. 3, 1964. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
The Polk County Democrats announce that Robert Connors of Lake Wales was elected to the office of Polk County State Committeeman. The vote was held April 13 during a virtual meeting of the Polk Democratic Executive Committee (DEC). The office of Polk County State Committeeman includes informing the Polk County DEC of any questions to be brought before the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) State Executive Committee, reporting all actions taken at both the FDP Central and State...
As physicians face rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, they're trying innovative new solutions - such as repurposing existing drugs to target the deadly virus. At AdventHealth, two such treatments are now being deployed to treat the most seriously ill COVID patients: remdesivir and sarilumab. To receive these medications, patients must be in the intensive care unit and receiving oxygen support. The hospital group owns 10 hospitals in Central Florida, including AdventHealth Lake...
On a typical Earth Day, Bok Tower Gardens would be filled with the sounds of thousands of local school children learning about nature, wildlife, conservation, and more. However, on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2020, the beautiful music of the Singing Tower and images of the stunning Gardens will be streamed to the community instead. Celebrating Earth Day's 50th Birthday Understanding the importance of this day in the current pandemic, the education team at Bok...
Edward Earl Pilkington, 81, passed away and joined the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Edward was born on June 18, 1938 and raised in Miami, where he graduated from Jackson High School and started his career as an architect. He opened his own architectural firm, Edward Pilkington, A.I.A., Architect, P.A. in 1973 in Miami, before moving to Lake Wales in 1982. He continued...
Despite being physically closed due to COVID-19 virus precautions, the Lake Wales Public Library is celebrating National Library Week, April 19-25. The library is inviting all community members to find the library from their own personal place by visiting the website, www.lakewalesfl.gov/library to access virtual services and resources. Despite the temporary closure, the public can discover ebooks, movies, video games, online storytimes and much more-all from home on our websi...
Lake Wales police officers and the suspects they transport should now be safer thanks to a protective antimicrobial treatment of their 50 vehicles. Huston Cadillac Buick GMC is treating the police vehicles free of charge as a community service. Michael Gallardo, Huston's parts and service director, said he first heard about Permasafe about four months ago and was first in line to buy once COVID-19 concerns surfaced. He knew he wanted to offer it to customers, first responders...
William C. "Bill" Acree, Sr., 84, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Bridgeport Senior Living in Orlando. He was born January 20, 1936 in Lake Wales to the late Mack and Oradee Acree; he was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. He was in the cattle and citrus industries and worked for USPS for 16 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church, was an avid fisherman and an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald...
Since September Raymond had been living in his car. The music education major at Polk State College said he had two blankets for cold nights, but if he didn't remember to tape his car's door gaps on rainy nights the water poured in and woke him. Raymond stayed committed to his studies despite spending most nights in a WalMart parking lot. Two weeks ago he left the ranks of the homeless and moved into the new Lenfestey Scholarship House at the Manse on Avenue Q in Winter...
Captain William Bruce Beron, 78, a resident of West Creek, NJ passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Advent Healthcare of Lake Wales. Captain Beron was born Sept 16, 1941 to the late John A. and Georgia E. Beron. He had a successful career in law enforcement before retiring from the Ship Bottom Police Dept, Ship Bottom, New Jersey in 1993. He was a proud member of the Sextant Lodge #286. After retiring he briefly worked as a Security Guard for Barnegat Light State Park before...
Debra Randall, 59 of Lake Wales, died April 19, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida. She was born June 23, 1960. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Philip Robert Coopy, 80, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1939 in Plattsburgh, NY to the late Lester and Mary Coopy; he moved to Lake Wales from Virginia in 2000. Philip worked as an Information Management Supervisor for the Department of Defense for 36 years. He was a veteran of the Navy, during Vietnam War. Philip played the banjo for the John Skilman Band, Saints and Sinners. He was known as one of the best banjo players around. Philip was preceded in death by his...
