Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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In Luke's Gospel (chapter 10) we read about 70 disciples, who had been sent out by Jesus, returning to the Lord sharing what they had experienced. Jesus told them that they should rejoice, not for what they had accomplished, but because their names were written in heaven. Hearing this, a certain lawyer (an interpreter and teacher of the Mosaic law) asked the Lord, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus replied, you are a lawyer, you tell me. The lawyer stated, "Thou...
Forgive me Father, for the many times I have not done what You have placed on my heart to do. There were things that I perceived were right to pursue, but out of inconvenience, discomfort, tradition, distraction, fear, or procrastination I did not pursue them. There are many times, when we are confronted with a difficult situation that we run from it, preferring not to "rock the boat" or not face criticism from others. Let us act in accordance with God's will for where and...
Marjorie Jean Walker, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Grove Center. She was born September 3, 1927 in Anderson, IN. She moved here from Indiana in 2011 but was a winter resident of the area for 20 years prior. Marjorie was a retired beautician. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Deborah Eldridge of Anderson, IN, and Pamela Grooms of Lake Wales; and grandchildren, Roy Long and Dean Shaddy. No local services are scheduled. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling a...
Audrey Louise Audette, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1925 in Cambridge, MA to the late Cyril and Margaret LeFort. She has been a resident of Lake Wales since 2015, moving here from Port St. Lucie. Audrey was a retired riveter for Sealol Company and helped put Apollo 11 up. She was part of a craft group since the 1970s and was very active in the community at Spanish Lakes in Port St. Lucie. Audrey was preceded in...
Lake Wales city commissioners will consider a resolution July 7 that would strongly encourage, but not mandate, residents to wear face masks while out in the public. During an agenda workshop meeting July 1 the five commissioners seemed unanimous that the city create a resolution regarding the issue, but some did not rule out passing an actual ordinance mandating masks at some point in the future if the current COVID-19 outbreak doesn't start to subside. City Attorney Chuck...
This is the eighth installment in the Lake Wales Renaissance series. Lake Wales City Commissioner Robin Gibson serves as Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the city's Community Redevelopment Agency. It is impossible to overstate the importance of the private enterprise segment of a successful community redevelopment effort. Florida's Community Redevelopment Act illustrates the point. The very first section of the Act is entitled "Encouragement of private enterprise." The Community...
Mamie Simmons, 66 of Lake Wales, died June 30, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born Feb. 8, 1954. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Thomas Robert Daye, Sr., 61 died June 23, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1958 in Lake Wales, FL. He was a Certified Master Auto Technician. Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2 at Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Norma Fern Winn, 86, of Olive Branch, IL and Lake Wales, FL went to her heavenly home on Sunday June 21, 2020 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Woodriver, IL to John Nelson Isom and Dorothy Irey Isom. She married Orman E Winn, Jr on April 2, 1955 in Corninth, MS. She worked as a key punch operator for United Airlines in Chicago for a time then was a busy homemaker and mother to many over the years. She loved her cats and spent many...
The 2020-21 school year will begin in August. Options will be a choice of on-campus, online, or a combination of both. These are the results of a survey taken by a task force created by Polk County Public Schools for the purpose of planning for school to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic held a survey to determine what direction to take. The survey focused on potential safety measures being used in response to COVID-19 for the 2020-21 school year. More than 37,000...
Rotary on the Ridge held its first "hybrid" meeting Monday, June 22 to install new President Trey Heath and offer thanks to outgoing President Herb Gillis. About 15 members gathered in person, while another 10 used the ZOOM platform to participate online. District 6890 Governor Kip Kipnis was installing officer for Heath, who officially becomes club president July 1. The club postponed its annual celebration and further recognition of Gillis and other members to July 22, in...
Lake Wales City Commissioners want to talk with representatives of the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) on July 1 before making a final decision on how to proceed in hiring a new city manager for Lake Wales. The FCCMA has a group of retired managers, called Senior Advisors, who can aid in a search for a new city manager, including helping narrow a field of candidates based on their qualifications. Commissioners will hear from them at workshop at 3 p.m....
Karl H. Doll, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 30, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Hubert and Mary Doll. He moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas in 2008. Karl was an entrepreneur in the automotive industry. He loved to water ski, bowl, and play golf. He never met a stranger. Karl was preceded in death by his brother, William Doll. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Doll; sons, Kenneth Nels Doll of New Port Ritchey, Kurt William Doll and wife...
Roger Lee Strickland, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 31, 1937 in Flatwoods, KY to the late Joshua and Martha Strickland. He graduated in Russell, KY in 1955, received his two-year Associate's degree from Ashland Community College, his Bachelor's from Marshall, and a Master's from Webber. He was a certified Management Accountant. Roger moved to Jacksonville to work for his brother-in-law at Stewart's Air...
Benny Robles Jr. did something June 27 that he had never done before: He gave away two Mustangs. Robles, the President of Bartow Ford, decided to do this at the very last minute – the event had already begun. "I have a daughter who just graduated, and I know this has been a really tough year for students everywhere; they have missed out on so much." "I wanted to do something extra special to make up for at least some of that." The two Mustangs were given away at the Ford D...
The City of Lake Wales may take possession of the historic Seminole Hotel, now two and one-half years after it was first condemned as unsafe. The Lake Wales Code Enforcement Board Thursday, June 25 authorized the city to move forward with foreclosing on the property, since owner Cardiff Howell had been unable to correct multiple code violations or to sell the hotel to someone who could restore it. If the city takes possession, commissioners will have to decide what to do with...
Richard Jay “Dick” Blacksmith, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1937 in Novinger, MO to the late Jack and Mary Blacksmith. He moved to Lake Wales from Seattle, WA over 10 years ago. Dick was a self-employed florist. He was a veteran of the Army, serving from 1957-1961. Dick was very crafty, and a great seamstress. He was active in the community and clubhouse activities. Dick was preceded in death by his husband, Robert Rowse in 2016; five sisters; and two bro...
Linda Crosby Arsenault, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born November 23, 1945 in Dunedin, FL. She was a retired receptionist at Florida's Natural Growers. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Griffin G. Crosby, Sr.; and nephew, John Crosby. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Dodd and husband Mike of Bartow; brother, Griffin G. Crosby, Jr. and wife Vickie of Lake Wales; mother, Margaret...
Lake Wales city commissioners are expected to discuss reviving the long-dormant Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Committee during its agenda workshop session at 3 p.m. July 1. The committee was created in 2011, and originally contained two residents and one police department representative. Residents were appointed by the mayor with approval of the other city commissioners, according to Interim City Manager James Slaton. The group met monthly, and was expanded...
