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Lake Wales Mayor Eugene Fultz declared June 4 as Richard Deloach Recognition Day to honor him for his more than 35 years of service as a youth football coach. Vice Mayor Robin Gibson read the proclamation at the city commission meeting, where friends and family of Deloach gathered to celebrate. According to the proclamation, Deloach started with the city youth football league in 1984 and led his team to 14 league super bowls, 11 of which they won. "Richard Deloach is a...
The hills are alive with the sound of music during the fifth annual Sandy's MusicGirl Camp 2019 at the Lake Wales Arts Center. Following the Junior MusicGirl program for girls ages 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10-11, girls ages 10-19 will attend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12-14. Free lunch and snacks are provided. "We offer fun-filled activities such as singing, percussion, crafts and instrument introduction or advancement in small groups," explains Steve Morrison, who...
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...
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Lake Wales Branch will host its 46th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, June 15 at the James P. Austin Community Center, 315 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., in Lake Wales. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet begins at 6 p.m. The Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet is celebrating the 2019 theme: "Defeat Hate - VOTE!" with the emphasis on "Vote-Our Lives Depend on It." The entire community...
Osubi Craig, a multi-talented higher education administrator, traditional African percussionist and arts advocate, joins the University of Florida College of the Arts as its inaugural director of a new center focused on arts, migration and entrepreneurship. (Before becoming a special assistant to the president of Virginia State University, Craig served as director of arts and cultural affairs for Polk State College in charge of the Lake Wales campus.) The new center, which wil...
The Lake Wales Arts Center is hosting two sessions of 2019 Summer Arts Camp! beginning June 17. Students ages 7-13 attend two-week camps where they participate in painting, drawing, pottery, music, graphic design, photography, and videography. The Arts Center is located at 1099 SR 60 E in Lake Wales. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The first session is June 17-28, and the second is July 8-19. This wheel-style day will allow students to participate in...
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 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...
Lake Wales Arts Council members and supporters gathered Thursday, June 6 for their annual meeting to celebrate an art-filled year. Executive Director Andrew Allen, who completed his first year in March, thanked partners, spelled out a long list of accomplishments and shared highlights of plans for the coming year. "The Lake Wales Arts Council has seen an incredible amount of success during our 2018-19 season," Allen said. "We have been fortunate enough to maintain our classic...
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....
Vice Mayor Robin Gibson issued a proclamation Tuesday, June 4 designating the week of June 8-15 as LGBTQ Pride Week in Lake Wales. Lake Wales members of PFLAG were on hand to accept the proclamation. Local PFLAG leader David Jones said 60 percent of Floridians had human rights protections, but they are not in force in Polk County. He asked the city commission to consider adopting a local human rights ordinance to protect all citizens from discrimination. Commissioners did not...
The Lake Wales Public Library's Adult Summer Reading program proves summer reading programs are not for kids only! Summer of 2019's summer reading theme for all ages is A Universe of Stories. Adult readers are encouraged to pick up a monthly reading log. Complete reading logs in June and July and you're entered into a drawing for prizes, sponsored by the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library. Adult readers can also pick up our word play, or crossword puzzle...
Broccoli Salad 2# broccoli, cooked to taste (boil 4-7 minutes), then drained ½ cup mayonnaise of choice 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard zest of 1 large lemon ¼ + 1/8 t table salt or 1 t anchovy paste Mix the remaining ingredients while the broccoli is cooking. After the broccoli is well drained, stir in the mayo mixture. Chill or serve warm. Anchovy paste doesn't make this taste fishy, but adds umami flavor. If you use anchovy paste, omit the salt. Omit the...
Aspen Dental in Lake Wales is offering free dental care to veterans on Saturday June 8 as part of its annual Day of Service. In a notice about the offering Dr. Maryam Bangash, dentist/owner of the Aspen Dental in Lake Wales, said "Each year, hundreds of Aspen Dental practices around the country designate one day to help those in our communities that have given so much of themselves without asking for anything in return . . . our veterans." On Saturday, June 8, Aspen Dental...
A free Central Florida Health Expo is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. May 31 at the International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, 1052 U.S. 92 West in Auburndale. Hosted by the Central Florida Media Group, the Expo will include free health screenings, door prize drawings, healthcare education and health insurance information and enrollment. For more information or to reserve exhibitor space call 863-248-7547 or visit www.centralfloridamediagroup.com/events. The...
Yoga is a great tool for relaxation, and the exercises stretch the body, resulting in better muscle tone, balance, and general health. This video is entitled Morning Spinal Warmup, and is the first in a series by contributor Megan Rimer, owner and instructor for Yoga Bliss, a local studio. If you are interested in classes, she can be reached at 813/299-5159. Namaste....
Yoga is a great tool for relaxation, and the exercises stretch the body, resulting in better muscle tone, balance, and general health. This video is entitled Morning Spinal Warmup, and is the first in a series by contributor Megan Rimer, owner and instructor for Yoga Bliss, a local studio. If you are interested in classes, she can be reached at 813/299-5159. Namaste....
A team of Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend volunteers is headed to the Avon Park Correctional Institution to bring light into the darkness of prison during the annual event that begins Friday, May 25. The mission of Kairos, a Greek word meaning in "God's Special Time" or in the "Fullness of Time," is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and p...
A friend of mine, Gene, died on May 4th about one in the afternoon. His brother called to tell me of his peaceful passing. We had been friends for a long time, although we hadn’t seen each other in person for 15 years. Sometimes we talked on the phone multiple times a week; sometimes a month would go by before we talked. We knew this was coming. Lung cancer. He was a smoker. He didn’t call me for a while last fall and when he finally did, he said he hadn’t wanted to worry...
1 cup corn 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice 1/16 teaspoon garlic powder 1/16 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce 2 drops liquid smoke Pulse 5 times in a high speed blender. Pour into a pan and heat over medium stirring or into a bowl and microwave stirring and testing after each minute. I ate at the Blue Corn Café in Santa Fe many years ago. I've been making versions of this soup ever since. It is still on the menu described as...
Lesta Woods of Vantage Deluxe Travel will be introducing her series Wine Cheese Travel Parties showcasing countries around the world at this month's Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society. The group meeting starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Melange Antiques and Art Gallery, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. Woods is also this month's Guest Poet reading from her book, Thinker Thoughts. Also, the group will introduce the first of many Performing Arts in...
Black bean & roasted corn salad, 2-3 servings This simple combination fills me up with great flavor and doesn't leave me feeling heavy. You can tweak it to your own taste and make it even better. 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 10 oz. bag frozen organic corn roasted at 450º for 30 minutes or until slightly brown ½ red bell pepper, chopped 2 green onions, sliced 25 pitted kalamata olives, sliced 2 T parsley ¼ jalapeno, chopped very fine (optional) You...
Andy Oguntola, director of the Polk State College J.D. Alexander Center, was presented with the Community Leadership Award at the Thursday, May 9 annual awards gala of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council. Past winner Brian Marbutt of Citizens Bank and Trust presented the award and announced to the crowd that Oguntola had recently completed his doctorate in higher education leadership. Oguntola started out by thanking "Jesus Christ, my Lord...
City Manager Ken Fields was named Public Servant of the Year at the May 9 Annual Awards Gala of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council. The award was presented by last year's winner, Kathy Bangley, the city's director of planning and development. She said when she won the award she didn't realize she'd be presenting the next one to her boss. She cited his 30 plus years' experience in government and the private sector. "To be a public servant...
The Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy was recognized as the Community Service Organization of the Year at the May 9 Annual Awards Gala of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council. Academy Board Member, longtime tutor and volunteer Howard Kay presented the award to founders Deming Cowles and Gail Crum and also praised the volunteers and staff: "They're so selfless, they truly deserve this award. Kay announced that just this week two more adults...
