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Al Goldstein didn't realize being a Lake Wales city commissioner would be so time-consuming, but he's eager to sign up for another three years. He was elected without opposition in April 2019 after incumbent Commissioner Tonya Stewart failed to qualify to run for re-election. He has already started campaigning for the District 27, Seat 4 that will be filled in the April 2021 municipal election. "I'm finally understanding the job of a city commissioner," Goldstein said....
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams," says Dolores Vogel, Legacy Real Estate Center broker and owner. "So, DREAM BIG, we do!" The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine hasn't slowed down this entrepreneur who moved into new digs at 218 E. Park Ave. in downtown Lake Wales. The building was purchased in 2018 and completely renovated. "I'm proud that the Center has been ranked number one in sales within the Lake Wales Association of...
The Lake Ashton Veterans Association is facilitating an initiative by Wreaths Across America to remember "the sacrifice and impact upon our great country" on September 11, 2001 from the terrorist events in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. The organization is asking Lake Ashton residents to wave the U.S. flag outside of their homes at 8:46 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 to honor those lost and those first responders who still suffer the after-ef...
Debbie Anderson, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at the Kindred Hospital in Tampa. She was born February 25, 1954 in Pekin, IL to the late Paul and Reta Guy. Debbie moved to Lake Wales from Illinois in 1984. She was a customer service manager for the Lake Wales Walmart and enjoyed cooking and reading. Debbie is survived by her husband, Doug Anderson; daughter, Trish Anderson and husband William of Frostproof; brothers, Paul Wehrenberg of Florissant, MO, and Mike Wehrenberg of Normal, IL; grandchildren,...
Gloria Clark, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 4, 1938 in Lake Wales to the late James and Mildred Duncan. Gloria was a retired waitress. She was of the Baptist faith and loved shopping, traveling, and going to the beach. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ray Clark in 2005; brother, Ronald Duncan; and grandson, Jason Bracken in 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Young of...
James Howard "Jimmy" Tillman, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 24, 1954 in Bartow to the late James and Juanita Tillman. Jimmy was a purchasing agent for Petersen Industries, working there for over 40 years. He was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, working on things, and loved his job. Jimmy was preceded in death by his son, John Oliver...
Beverly Ann "Grams" Michaud, 88, of Frostproof passed away Thursday, Aug/ 20, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring. She was born August 16, 1932 in Taunton, MA to the late Joseph and Yvone Dufour. She moved to Frostproof from New Hampshire with her husband in 2008. Beverly was a homemaker and attended both Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales and Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park. She enjoyed playing tennis and card games, was a very creative and talented artist, and was a giving person. Beverly was preceded in death by one...
With a possible hurricane headed toward Florida, Polk County is offering sandbags to residents wanting to protect their homes from water intrusion. Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all Roads and Drainage maintenance units and another site in Poinciana from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Aug. 22 and 23. A maximum of 10 sandbags will be provided to each vehicle to help prevent water intrusion into the home. Beginning Aug. 22, the following locations...
Andrew Jackson Beasley, Jr., 74, of Babson Park passed away Sunday, Aug. 16 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 7, 1945 in Frostproof, Florida to the late Jack and Mary Beasley. He was a retired citrus harvester. Jack is survived by his daughters, Monica Vigna of Lake Wales, and Kimberly Starling of Lake Wales; son, Andrew Jackson Beasley, III of Lake Wales; grandchildren, Taft Vigna, Brittany Simmons, Alex Yearry, Heath Vigna, Savannah Starling, Sheridan Vigna,...
Ben Hill Griffin, III, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home in Frostproof. Ben Hill was born on March 3, 1942 in Lake Wales to Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. and L. Frances Griffin. He was a lifetime resident of Polk County. He graduated from Frostproof High School in 1960, received his Associate of Arts degree from College of Central Florida in Ocala and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He also served with the Florida Army National...
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....
Sharon Price Dawson Dube, 69, of Frostproof passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. She was born December 19, 1950 in Valdosta, GA to the late Aaron and Pauline Dawson; she moved to Frostproof in 2012 from Orlando. She was a retired business manager. Sharon graduated from Frostproof High School with the class of 1969. She was a retired staff sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, earning numerous ribbons and commendations, including Commendation Medal...
Linda Charline Emmett, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 26, 1952 in Frostproof, to the late Gary and Shirley Drawdy. She was a State Inspector for the Florida Department of Agriculture. To Linda, family was most important, and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She would always make you smile and was loved by everyone around her. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy...
Richard Vernon Price, 71, of Frostproof passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1948 in Rockford, IL to the late Charles and Verna Price. Richard was a retired Sgt. Major for the U.S. Army following 30 years of service. Richard was awarded the Legion of Merit Award, Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit and Air Medal. He was very proud of his military service. Richard is survived by his wife of 21 years, Beth Vogel; daughters, Shawn Scott (Buck) of Babson Park, and Meri An Bell (Dan) of Buckle, TN;...
Sunday, as I completed my shop and headed out to my black SUV with a Publix bag boy in tow behind my full cart, I walked around to the passenger side of my SUV, pulled the door open as always and a very startled lady looked me right in the eye. It was not my SUV! The lady was simply waiting for me to cross behind her SUV and leave. Two lessons here LADIES! 1. Lock your vehicle the second you get in it. Don't wait for the automatic locks to set in before you pull out. 2. Know...
Although Lake Wales leaders don't know the specifics about local COVID-19 cases, those confirmed to have been sickened by the virus are still being closely monitored. Emergency Operations Director Joe Jenkins, who is also the Lake Wales Fire Chief, said while he is not kept updated on each infected person, officials from the Polk County Department of Health monitor them on an almost daily basis. "The Department of Health has that list. They know who those people are. They...
The City of Lake Wales continues to be under a declared State of Emergency by Mayor Fultz. There is no curfew at this time. As Covid-19 updates for Florida's residents continue daily, many City of Lake Wales staff have begun working from home, while others continue to work within the City of Lake Wales Municipal Administration Building, 201 West Central Avenue and other facilities. The Lake Wales Municipal Administration Building remains closed to residents and customers until...
Friends say when 22-year-old Kaitlyn Kinard smiled the atmosphere grew happier and more positive. "She had such a contagious type of personality - whenever she walked into a room you could feel an energy change - just the positivity she brought," explained Elise Coon, Kinard's longtime friend and co-captain of the color guard at Frostproof Middle-Senior High, where the two graduated in 2016. Coon is now mourning the loss of her friend, who died March 22 along with her dog...
Kaitlyn "KT" Marie Kinard, 22, of Babson Park passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Vero Beach, FL. She was born January 9, 1998, in Walterboro, SC to Stephen Todd Kinard and Ginny Marie Castle. She has been a resident of the area for 18 years, moving from South Carolina. KT was preceded in death by her father Stephen Todd Kinard, paternal grandparents, Jerry and Gale Kinard and her fur-baby, "JoJo", who passed with her. Survivors include her mother, Ginny; brother Stephen...
Carroll W. Downing, Sr., 72, of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born May 16, 1947 in Qulin, MO to the late Rufus and Bessie Downing; he moved to Frostproof in 2004 from Belleville, IL. He was a veteran of Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he began his career working for McDonnell-Douglas, later Boeing airline manufacturer and was later a service station owner in Cahokia, IL. He was the...
Arnold Hans Heinrich Riecken, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at Halifax Medical Center in Port Orange, FL. He was born November 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Arnold and Adele (Wittorf) Riecken and he has been a resident of this area since 1995 moving here from Long Island, NY. He was a retired traffic manager for Bulb Tronics. Arnold was a member of the First Christian Church of Frostproof, American Legion and served in the US Army and US Air Force during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was...
Nicholas Andrew "Nick" Miller, 27, of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born April 1, 1992 in Yokosuka, Japan to Greg and Sandra Miller; he came here from Washington in 2006. He was a produce clerk at Walmart. Nick loved playing computer games and connecting with his gaming friends, he was a computer techie. He enjoyed spending time with his coworkers and friends and riding his motorcycle. Nick is survived by his parents,...
The City of Frostproof is holding its 3rd Annual Fire it up Frostproof! BBQ the weekend of March 6-7. Jon Prestage AKA Johnny Debt will be on the stage from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Food and drink vendors will be open during this time on Henderson Field. Saturday is the big day. Beginning at 9 a.m. vendors row and the bike show opens. The first performer, Black Bird Anthem, is taking the stage from 1-3 p.m. The second performer, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & the B3 Blues Band will...
William Clarence “Billy” Struthers, 80, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1940 in Winter Haven to the late James and Evelyn Struthers. He was retired from Florida Concrete Pipe Corp, was of the Baptist faith and served in the National Guard. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Struthers; daughter, Jody Welch; son-in-law, Randy Welch; and brother, Leonard Struthers. Survivors include his daughter, Virginia Luke of Dundee; sons, William K. “Billy” Struthe...
Beryl G. Lamons, 95, of Frostproof passed with family by her side on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Beryl was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; infant daughter, Melanie Kay; two sons-in-law, Jimmy Scarborough and Charles Esposito. She was born Dec, 27, 1923, in Wellington, New Zealand to the late Edwin Bishop and Remua (Bradley) Edwards. During WWII Beryl met and married Roy Lorenda Lamons of the U.S. Navy in Auckland, New Zealand. Arriving in Frostproof in 1946, the family...
