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Thirteen area residents completed their 9-month program June 6 and became graduates of Leadership Lake Wales Class 23. After enjoying a pasta dinner at the American Legion at Eagle Ridge Mall, the classmates talked about learning many new things about Lake Wales and forming bonds that will last well into the future. The Leadership Lake Wales group held an opening retreat in September and a closing retreat in May and met monthly for a daylong session devoted to a particular top...
Scott Wayne Wyrosdick, 42, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 19 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1976 in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a lawn man and loved fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his father Edward “Eddie” Wayne Wyrosdick and companion Melissa Wells. He is survived by his mother Rose Wyrosdick, sons, Jonathan Wyrosdick, Charles Fanz, Austin Wyrosdick, sister Amanda Rose Hayes, and paternal grandmother Mary S. Wyrosdick. Family wil...
A new partnership between the Lake Wales Charter Schools system and other community stakeholders including Lake Wales Medical Center could truly be life changing for local students. Along with Victory Ridge Academy, the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc., and Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the entities are combining to launch Project SEARCH, a nine month immersive internship program for students with disabilities ages 18-22 years old. This...
Maria Tovar just achieved two major milestones: she obtained her high school equivalency diploma (GED) and became the 100th person to accomplish that goal with the help of the Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy. Cleaning houses for a living and taking care of her 5- and 8-year-old children kept her so busy that there were times she thought about quitting. She dropped out of Lake Wales High School her junior year and wasn't sure she would ever be able to earn a GED or go to...
Lake Wales Medical Center is accepting applications for a variety of volunteer positions, including front lobby information desks, courtesy shuttle drivers, gift shop and general office help. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, complete an application, submit a letter of recommendation, and pass a background and drug screening. Volunteers must be friendly, personable, and at-ease interacting with the public. Top applicants will be interviewed, and available positions...
The Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council is hosting a power breakfast Wednesday, June 19 to share information on the U.S. 27 Mobility Study currently underway by the Florida Department of Transportation. Lake Wales Medical Center is sponsoring the breakfast, which will start at 8 a.m. at Christ's Church on the Move, 2039 SR 60. Project Manager Sara Catala will provide an update on the project, which encompasses 32 miles of U.S. 27 from SR 60 in Lake...
The forecast rains stayed away so there was a whole lot of paddling going on at the first ever Beach Battle hosted by Tanner's Lakeside Restaurant and Bar in Winter Haven. The event raised funds to support the Rotary on the Ridge water safety initiative. An adult-size version of Josh the Baby Otter made an appearance, dancing and posing with event participants. The water safety program uses Josh the Baby Otter materials to remind young children to stay away from the water...
Alma Louise Carl, 97, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 31 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1921 in Chambersburg, PA to the late Robert C. and Jennie (Moser) Funk. She has been a resident of Lake Wales since 2004 moving with her husband Mark from Pennsylvania. Alma was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Wales. Alma graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1939 where she was known by family and friends for her beaut...
Katina "Kat" Green, Wound Care Manager, was named Employee of the Month for April at Lake Wales Medical Center. Green was honored for the exceptional job she does making sure all wound care patients are well cared for. "She always thinks ahead and anticipates what patients and the doctors will need," a coworker wrote in nominating her. "She doesn't hesitate to jump in and do whatever needs to be done to help each patient. She completes everything with a smile on her face....
The Polk County Public Schools district is recruiting bus drivers and attendants for the next school year, hoping to prevent the driver shortage that resulted in bus delays at the start of last year. The district operates a fleet of 511 buses traveling about 61,000 miles per day, transporting about 50,000 students to 121 schools, making 9,200 bus stops along 2,700 routes, according to the transportation department's website. That travel totals nearly 11 million miles per...
Community Health Systems, Inc. announced Wednesday, May 22 it plans to sell Lake Wales Medical Center to AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Altamonte Springs. The corporation said the Lake Wales sale will include not only the 160-bed hospital, but also its respective assets, physician clinic operations and outpatient services. In addition to the hospital, Lake Wales Medical Center includes a Wound Healing Center, adult and geriatric...
William Winston Gullie, 90, of Lake Wales, passed away Thursday, May 23 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1929 in Durham, NC to the late Charles Vernon and Catherine Grace (Crabtree) Gullie. Winston was a retired retail manager having managed TG&Y, Grants, and Kress which led him to travel around the country. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales and a member many years ago with the Jaycee’s in Americus, GA. He also played softball in Americus, GA and church softball in M...
Ronny Lee Correll, 65, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, May 24 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1953 in Huntington, IN to the late James R. and Betty J. (Pressler) Correll. He has been a resident of the area for 1 ½ years coming from Loxahatchee, FL. He was a retired stock clerk for Publix. He loved to cook and was very good at it and enjoyed lobstering. Survivors include his wife Caroline "Carrie" Correll, son Daniel Lee Correll and his...
Proud parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends came out with balloons, flowers, smiles and a few tears Friday, May 24 to celebrate the graduation of 351 Lake Wales High School seniors. Legion Field was standing-room-only for the annual celebration, marking the passage of the Class of 2019 into the "real world." Much of the ceremony was traditional. The JROTC color guard marched in and presented the flag for the pledge of allegiance. The band and orchestra played the proces...
Hope Ramsey, 49 of Ocoee, formerly of Babson Park, died May 27 at the Orlando Health Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida under Cornerstone Hospice Care. She was born Oct. 21, 1969. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
James Ros Welborn, 63, of Quincy, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 20 surrounded by family and friends, after a long battle with cancer. Ros was born September 9, 1955, in Lake Wales to Clayton "Poncho" Welborn and Margaret "Peggy" Welborn. He attended Lake Wales High School. Ros was employed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in 1983. He worked more than 30 years with the "Game Company" as he loved to call it and retired in 2014. He previously served...
Clinton Gilbert Morrison, 98, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 19 at Water's Edge in Lake Wales. He was born October 8, 1920, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, to the late Charles E. and Marie D. (White) Morrison. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a Pharmacist Mate, First Class, (Corpsman), attached to the Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater. He spent his career in the medical supply field and was the owner of Hazleton Medical Supply in Hazleton...
Charles A. Parsons Sr., 69, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, May 12 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1949 in Oswego, NY to the late Walter R. and Freda Mae (Andrews) Parsons Sr. He has been a resident of the area for 25 years coming from Ft. Myers. He was self-employed as an aluminum installer. Charles was a member of the Moose Lodge, he loved going out to River Ranch for over 40 years, and he loved to fish and hunt. He is preceded in death...
The Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council at its annual awards gala May 9 presented two local companies with Carl F. Durso Excellence in Business Awards. The small business winner was Capo Security and the larger business award went to Grow Healthy. Durso was a longtime Lake Wales supporter and Chamber executive director. Criteria for the award includes length of time in the community, number of employees, growth or expansion of the business...
For the 7th consecutive year, Lake Wales Medical Center's Wound Healing Center has received the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award from Healogics for outstanding patient outcomes and superior patient satisfaction ratings. To achieve the award, the Wound Healing Center must achieve patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent, and a healing rate of at least 91 percent in less than 30 median days to heal. "We are very proud of this award, but more...
William Allen Martin, III, 70, of Lake Wales, passed Wednesday, May 1 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1948 in Montgomery, WV and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. William was a mechanic, loved his animals and was a veteran serving in the US Navy. Survivors include many close friends. No services are scheduled. Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Here is a compilation of recent articles of relevance to our readers. I hope that's something just for you! From NPR.org: Are compassionate doctors better at their jobs? The short answer? Yes. In their new book Compassionomics, two physicians lay out their research findings about the win-win effects of compassionate care. When doctors take the time to make human connections that help end suffering, patient outcomes improve and medical costs decrease. It also helps health care...
Mary Ann Moore, 87 of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 1 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1932 in Perry, GA to the late Luther Wilburn Grant and Willie Stembridge Grant and she has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was an administrative professional and a homemaker. Mary was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Moore and her son Grant Moore Survivors include her daughter, Dedra LaSalle and her children, Jacob, Travis and Mikey...
Lake Wales Medical Center is seeking applicants for its Patient Advisory Council. "Having patients and family members give their perspective on their hospital experience provides invaluable information to us as a means to improve the overall patient experience," said Andrea Clyne, Chief Nursing Officer. "So we've formed this Patient Advisory Council to offer insights to us." Feedback received from the Council will be used to improve hospital operations, patient safety,...
Charles H. “C.A.” Antley, 69, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 27 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce. He was born December 25, 1949 in Lake Wales to the late William Hubert Antley and Doshie Grace McCracken and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a self-employed building contractor and member of the Impact Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and woodworking. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Jenita Antley; son, Josh Antley; granddaughter, Jessica Wallace; and bro...
