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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...
Gloria Jean Hatten, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born September 30, 1949 in Kenova, WV to the late Clyde and Virginia L. (Meredith) Scarberry. She has been a resident of the area for 20 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Gloria loved pets, cooking for her family, fishing and Jesus. She is preceded in death by her brother Daniel J. Scarberry, sisters Loa Louise Hatten and Alisha Dare Holt. She is survived by her husband Jackie...
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...
Lake Wales Assistant City Manager Kathy Bangley is asking city commissioners to eliminate the citizen-staffed Code Enforcement Board and Board of Appeals and turn their duties over to a special magistrate. The change would require two public hearings to change city ordinances related to the boards. The first public hearing will be at the Jan. 7 commission meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. in the city municipal building. The current ordinance calls for a Code Enforcement Board...
Roy E. Kauffman, 96,of Frostproof passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. He was born June 25, 1923 in Waynesboro PA to the late Ephram A. and Jeanetta (Martin) Kauffman. He was a specialist for Carlisle Navy Depot for 31 years before retiring. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in The Civil Conservation Corp and WWII in Hawaii, Okinawa and Avon Park Bombing Range. He is preceded in death by his 1st wife Lillian Amerson, 2nd wife Gladys M. Kauffman, brothers Dan...
Rebecca Jean Donadio, 41, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019 at Advent Health in Sebring. She was born March 31, 1978 in Lake Wales to the late Lawrence T. and Rosemary (Creem) Donadio. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a word processor for State Farm. Rebecca was a former member of a Computer Club, President of Sunray Homes Association and she wrote their newsletter and was a flag majorette in high school. She is survived by her son Ryan...
Elwina M. "Ms. Ellie" Bixby, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales. She was born March 11, 1920 in Watertown, NY to the late Arthur and Beatrice (Sisson) Freeman. She was a winter resident coming from Sandy Creek, NY since 1980 until becoming a full-time resident in 2014. She was a retired line supervisor for Bristol Labs. Elwina was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed cooking, crafting, rider her bike and family time. She is...
Kenneth Wade Lanier, 67 of Frostproof passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Advent Health Highlands. He was born May 4, 1952 in Frostproof. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a guard for Avon Park Correction. He is preceded in death by his father Ray Virgil Lanier. He is survived by his mother Marjorie B. Lanier of Frostproof, sons Matthew Lanier of MD, Jonathon Lanier of MD, sisters Ollie Clemons of Lake Wales, Margie Herndon of Winter Haven, brother Curtis Lanier of Frostproof, and 2 grandchildren. Family...
Lillian Margaret "Twink" Amerson, 96, of Frostproof passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Jan. 20, 1923 in Hartford, CT to the late Arthur L and Lillian C. (Tripp) Jaques. She worked for the City of Frostproof for 43 years and was their longest employee. She served as City Clerk for 31 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Frostproof. Lillian loved to travel, going to Canada and Mexico. She was a member of the...
The Polk County History Center kicks off its annual Festival of Wreaths from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 with music and a visit from Santa and his elf, who will pose for selfies with attendees. The wreaths will be on display and up for silent auction until Dec. 12 during regular 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours of the history center, located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow. Various businesses and organizations decorate and donate the wreaths. Opening night will include a performance from...
Dorothy J. "Dot" Johnson, 94, of Frostproof passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at the Groves Center. She was born January 12, 1925 in Eynon, Pennsylvania to the late Ambrose and Mary (Borse) Bajkowsky. She has been a resident of the area since 1977 coming from Hollywood, Florida. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Dot was a member of the Woman's Club, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, make floral arrangements, fishing and traveling. She is preceded...
Sellers and buyers alike have a special opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Ridge Scenic Highway Scenic corridor Saturday, Nov. 2 while hunting for bargains along the 39-Mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale. The Lake Wales History Museum at 325 S. Scenic Highway is one of seven official locations, hosting 30 booths along with music and food. Tables will line the Scenic Highway from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other official locations are the Lake of the Hills Community Clubhouse, Krewe of...
McLaughlin Middle & Fine Arts Academy is looking for volunteers to serve on a Community Assessment Team to help the school access local resources to improve student achievement. The public is invited to attend the first team meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at McLaughlin, located at 800 S. 4th St. in Lake Wales. The Florida Department of Education requires its designated "turnaround schools" to form the teams. Community Assessment Teams are comprised of parents, educators, lo...
Terri Lee Buchanan, 54, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1965 in Lexington, KY to the late Robert C. and Betty R. (Pennington) Smith. She has been a resident of the area for 27 years coming from Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and member of Truth Tabernacle Church in Lake Wales. She was the church Secretary. She loved animals, doodling, cooking for her family, family times and her grandbabies. She is preceded in death...
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...
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...
"Harold" was killed by a speeding sports car, and about 100 Murder Mystery dinner guests are going to try to figure out "whodunnit." It's all part of fun evening Oct. 19 at the Historic Ramon Theater in Frostproof during the interactive presentation of "Betting on Death." Tickets are $40, which includes dinner and the murder mystery. They can be purchased online at www.ramontheater.com. The charming Mediterranean style Ramon Theater built in 1925 is located at 15 E. Wall Stree...
20, Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President, prohibition had gone into effect, the United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, World War I ends, The Florida Keys Hurricane killed 600, and Polly Stephens was born in Sumner, GA on September 18, 1919. Polly recently turned 100 and her family and friends celebrated at a Lake Wales restaurant. 100 years, 10 decades - however you want to slice it - that is a long time. Businesses, as rare as they...
Charles William McCullough, 72, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1947 in Brunswick, GA to the late Horace G. and Louise (Kersey) McCullough. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a truck driver. He was a member of the National Guard, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and he loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jackson McCullough. He is survived by his lifelong companion Linda Sanland, daughters Joyce...
Herlinda Mata, 95, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. She was born March 26, 1924 in El Zapotillo Villa Hidalgo, SLP, Mexico. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Anastacio Rodriguez, daughters Leonor Rodriguez, Petra Rodriguez and Cleotilde Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Ramirez of Lake Wales, sons Isidro Rodriguez and Roberto Rodriguez and Amando Rodriguez of Frostproof; Adolfo Rodriguez...
Born Peter Stepanovs in Latvia, he ultimately immigrated to California after surviving through the trials of WWII Germany and by the grace of sponsorship from the Catholic Church; Peter Wayland found his home in South Florida. On September 9, 2019 Peter passed at his residence in Lake Wales. He came here from Miami/Key Largo area in 1983 with his family. He was a retired Department of Agriculture employee and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He...
When the company was having difficulty finding qualified electricians, their maintenance managers decided to work together to find a solution. Six years later, one of those solutions has been implemented locally and is helping one local teen prepare for his first full-time job at Nucor Steel Florida Inc. in Frostproof, about 20 miles south of Lake Wales. Tommy Massey, maintenance manager at Nucor Steel Florida, said the pool of talent for industrial electricians who could work...
Overcoming significant challenges of language and poverty, the Lake Wales Charter Schools maintained or improved their 2019 school grades released July 11 by the Florida Department of Education. "We are very, very proud of their improvement and success, of the work that's being done," said charter schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson. "What we have done over the years is try to build a system for success. . . create a structure. Personalities come and go, but we're building a...
Jose Adan Medina, 59, of Frostproof passed away Sunday, July 28 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1959 in Ucareo Michoacan, Mexico. He has been a resident of the area for 37 years coming from Texas. He was a machine operator for Boral and was of the Catholic faith. He is preceded in death by his mother Bibiana Pasinclo. Survivors include his wife of 39 years Beatriz Medina, daughters Marivel Medina Ochoa of Minneola, FL, Juanita Medina Garcia of Lake Wales, FL, sons...
Gela Mathews, 103, passed away Friday, July 12 at The Groves Center in Lake Wales. She was born December 26, 1915 in Bronson, Michigan to Fred Smith and Zelta (Wilbur) Smith. She was married to Roy Mathews November 9, 1935. They were together over 60 years till he passed away. Gela had 3 children, Lucille Watkins of Fort Worth, Texas, Dale Mathews of Menden, Michigan and Dwaine “Butch” Mathews of Frostproof; 21 grandchildren, many foster grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren; sisters, Win...
