Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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It was just another ordinary morning when I opened the doors of the old building. I wasn't even worried about turning on the lights. After all, I'd been here many times before and I could make my way around in the dark because I knew the place so well. Confidently, I moved inside, locking the doors behind me. The hall was dim because the day was cloudy and sunlight only filtered in on a good day when the dilapidated blinds were closed. Unhurriedly, intent on my mission, I...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter 1018 National Association of Active and Retired...
Mike Hora from Spring Hill says of the Tri-Five ('55, '56, '57) Tbird two-seaters, "Greatest car ever, at least that's what I've specialized in over the last 20 some odd years," Mike relates. "I've made lots of money and enjoyed working on them, too." He adds, "In fact I'm in Punta Gorda looking at a 1955 [Thunderbird] right now." John Durning from Longwood has lovingly named his '57 Tbird, Roscoe. "I've had this car since '68. Mechanically sound, stripped to bare metal and...
A new exhibit by noted local landscape artist Tom Freeman, his friends and students, opened Friday, Oct. 11 at the Melange Antiques & Art Gallery, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. The exhibit will run through Nov. 15. Other artists exhibiting include Marcia Pennington, Jayne Crews, Diane Lescard, Willa Campbell, Carmen Gonzales and Char Rivera. Freeman is 94 years old and has been painting Florida landscapes most of his life. He has shared his gift and...
Are you and your friends looking to have a great time for a great cause? Come join the General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC) Woman's Club of Lake Wales every 1st Thursday of the Month at 10:30 a.m. at 275 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales for an informative and meaningful gathering of women with the goal of bettering themselves and their community, as well as the lives of women and children locally and internationally. Lunch is available for a $5 donation. Play the "Ten-Cents-A-Do...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking angler input for an economic study of fishing tournaments. The information provided will be used to better understand the economic impacts of tournaments at both the local and statewide level, and to inform lake management actions. Anglers who fish in a tournament on Lake Okeechobee between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept 31, 2020 should expect to receive a request for tournament-related voluntary information....
The Lake Wales History Museum is planning a larger than ever 44th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Oct. 26-27 in Lake Wailes Park. Admission and parking are free for the heritage celebration that will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, retired Bok Tower carillonneur Milford Myhre will be recognized as Pioneer of the Year. See story at https://www.lakewalesnews.net/story/2019/10/02/news/retired-bok-carillonneur-milford-myhre-named-pione...
When Harry Met Henry... Well, not exactly. Because if in 1978 Harry J. Shay had actually met THE Henry Ford things may have turned out differently for Harry and his Model A & Model T Motor Car Reproduction Corp. (later changed to Shay Motors Corp.), and his better idea of teaming up with Ford to purchase Pinto powertrain and chassis, and more importantly, the use of thousands of dealerships to sell his anniversary Model A roadsters. In the early 70s he began building a prototy...
Wanda M. Edwards, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born November 16, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late Harry M. and Josephine (Cox) McCart. She was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Buddy” Edwards. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda M. Ducker of Lake Wales, sons Robert Heath Ducker of PA, Joseph M. Ducker of Frostproof, sisters Patricia A. Hawkins (Terry) of Reno, NV, Janet L. Ferguson of Com...
Sam Jones drives from his home in Vero Beach every month to visit the grave of his daughter and stop by the downtown Lake Wales mural of the Highlander Band that contains her likeness. The mural was dedicated in April 2006, one year after Amber Jones and her best friend Alena Violette died in a tragic car crash on their way back to Florida State University where the 18-year-olds were freshmen. Amber and Alena were Scottish dancers featured front and center in the mural. Jones...
Cidell Joan Bullwinkel, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born January 23, 1930 in Jeffersonville, OH to the late Clyde and Maude L. (Thompson) Stockwell. She has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Ohio. She was a secretary for the American Red Cross and of the Lutheran faith. She was previously an active member and secretary at Zion Lutheran Church in Ohio, loved music and dancing especially the waltz and...
Stop in and be a part of Michele's fun crafting community at the new Krafty Kitten. The shop offers over 10,000 rubber stamps along with dies and the latest in cutting equipment. All their fabulous tools are available to use so let your inner artist shine! The Krafty Kitten invites Lake Wales Chamber members and guests to their Grand Opening event from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Ribbon cutting is at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 813-546-2200. If you want to craft but are...
Dianna Lynn Randall, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1953 in Newton, TX. She has been a resident of the area for three years coming from Tampa. She was an insurance broker. Dianna loved life, family, adventure, traveling (she went on an African Safari) the beach and sun. She is preceded in death by her father Billy Canty. She is survived by her mother Melba Canty, daughter Sarah Hooks and companion Hillary Nash of Winter Haven, sisters Judy Rubino and husband Louis...
Deacon Leroy Robinson, 86 of Lake Wales, died at home Oct. 19 under Cornerstone Hospice. He was born July 21, 1933 in Allendale, SC. He was past owner of Roy's Amoco Gas Station in Lake Wales for many years and owner of Roy's Automotive Repair Shop in Lake Wales. Services are complete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Herbert Friedrich Schlenker, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1928 in Black Forest, Germany to the late Friedrich and Sofie (Vötle) Schlenker. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a chef and owner of the Black Forest Restaurant. He taught Culinary Art at Webber College, he loved to cook and bake. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ingrid Schlenker, daughter Monica Dehnert (Paul) of Hendersonville,...
The newly refurbished visitor center at Bok Tower Gardens, now called the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Exhibit Hall, reopens to the public Oct. 19 with dazzling new exhibits and high-tech interactive displays. Donors, board members and friends of Bok Tower attended a reception Oct. 17 where they got their first look at the $1.8 million renovation, which took about three months to complete. The gallery is named in honor of the parents of Dorothy Jenkins, a major donor from...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter...
