Communication Builds Our Community
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Rodney Theodore Krueger, 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Born on Sept. 1, 1935, in Wayne County, MI to Almer and Marie (Wanemacher) Krueger, Rodney grew up to become a businessman after working alongside his father throughout high school at his business, Anrod Screen, developing and producing filters and screens. Rodney took over the business upon his father's retirement. After a successful career, Rodney retired at the young age of...
Anita Carol Farris, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 in Lake Wales. She was born Nov. 23, 1941 in California to the late Clifford Morrill and Margaret Rodgers. Anita was a retired medical accountant. She was an avid doll collector, love flea markets, bargain sales, crafting, gardening, and all animals. She was of the Christian faith. Anita was preceded in death by her son, Loren James Farris; and sisters, Connie Rodgers, and Charlotte Rodgers. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Utah Carrol...
Margaret Mary Maxwell, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 her residence. She was born May 19, 1929 in Cimarron, NM to the late Aurelio and Carmelita Martinez; she came here from Miami in 2017. Margaret was a retired store manager for a retail store and was of the Baptist faith. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin E. Maxwell in January of 2018; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Benedict and husband...
Savitaben A. Patel, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1942 in Alarsa, India to the late Pursottambhai and Hiraben Patel; she came here from India 17 years ago. She was a homemaker. Savitaben is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ambalal Patel; daughters, Sangita Patel, and Manisha Patel; and sons, Yoesh Patel, and Nilesh Patel. A private family service will be held. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is...
John Clifford is Florida King, but the pandemic postponed his official coronation. The 83-year-old Lake Wales man lost more than 100 pounds through the international Take Off Pounds Sensibly program, making him the 2020 reigning king of Florida. "I'm a king in name only but someday I may have a court," said Clifford, noting he has been able to keep within a few pounds of his goal weight of 185. Clifford joined TOPS 15 years ago while living in Connecticut. He and wife Barbara,...
Polk County voters have three easy ways to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election, according to Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards. 1. At your Precinct. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Election Day. 2. Vote by Mail. Requests can be made by calling the Elections Office or visiting PolkElections.com. The last day voters can request a mail ballot to be mailed for this election is Saturday, Oct. 24. All mail ballots must be returned to the Supervisor of...
The holidays are right around the corner and you can help make incredible holiday memories for over 1,500 local children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Heartland for Children is the local not-for-profit serving Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties that promotes the prevention of child abuse and oversees the provision of services for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These services include in-home family strengthening, adoption, case management, foster...
This is the twelfth 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. Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. is recognized as the founder of the profession of landscape architecture. In the late 1800s he set a standard of excellence that continues to influence landscape architecture today. His two sons carried on and expanded the legendary work of the Olmsted firm wel...
Clergy or religious leaders in the greater Lake Wales area can now volunteer to give the invocation prior to a city commission meeting. City Clerk Jennifer Nanek is compiling a list of volunteers with congregations in one of the three Lake Wales zip code areas – 33853, 33898 and 33859. The city commission recently appointed Dr. James Moyer as its official chaplain. Clergy volunteers on the city's list will be called on a first come, first serve basis to give the invocation w...
Sample ballots for the upcoming General Election are now available online at PolkElections.com. "Voters are encouraged to study their choices in advance and bring their sample ballot when they go to vote," said Lori Edwards, Supervisor of Elections. Voters may also request a Vote by Mail ballot or update their voter information online. The deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot is Oct. 24. For more information, visit PolkElections.com or call the Elections Office at (863)...
The Lake Wales Public Library, with the assistance of lakewalesnews.net, has revived a tradition that existed in our local weekly newspaper for many years, the publication of a sampling of new books available at our library. The list will be updated weekly. The Lake Wales Public Library continues to offer safe door-side pickup of materials during our current hours of operation. Call the library to request that holds are placed on items for pickup at the Lake Wales Public...
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a community conscious, action oriented organization. The Gamma Phi Zeta Chapter of Polk County, through service within the community and the international initiative of Zetas Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE), have identified five (5) schools for their Adopt-A-School initiative. • Zone 1 – Greater Lakeland – Kathleen Middle School • Zone 2 – South Lakeland/Mulberry/Bartow – Gibbons Street Pre K Center • Zone 3 – Davenport/Haines City – Sandhil...
Thomas (Tom) Ancil Freeman, 94, of Lake Wales passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven. He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on October 19, 1925 and lived a very full and active life. He will always be known for his magnificent artwork of Florida landscapes, nearly 1,000 originals, and his murals throughout Polk County in Lake Wales, Frostproof, and Lake Placid. Those who knew him personally, remember him as a...
Tammy Kay "Tami" DeZarn, 58, of Lake Wales passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales with her husband by her side. She was born April 1, 1962 in Spring Lake Park, MN to Larry and Sandra Moinicken; she came here from Minnesota 33 years ago. Tami was an RN for Advent Health Lake Wales, previously Lake Wales Medical Center, for 26 years, and was of the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the Lake Wales Moose Lodge. Tami was survived by her husband...
Terrence Antoine Seay, 41, of Winter Haven died Oct. 4, 2020 at Advent Health South Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He was born Oct. 2, 1979 in Bartow. Visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road, Lake Wales. Masks will be required for both....
