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AdventHealth Fieldhouse open for business

By CHARLES A. BAKER IIIStaff Writer

WINTER HAVEN – Hundreds of area residents attended the grand opening “tip off ” of the AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center at Chain of Lakes Park Saturday, Jan. 4.

“All I can say is ‘wow’ — thank you all for coming out,” Winter Haven Mayor Brad

Dantzler said.From the outside, it’s a bit hard to tell just how

large the Fieldhouse is. Once inside, though, the 54,400-square-foot space was described as “iconic” by several area leaders who spoke during the ceremony.

The $25 million addition to the existing Chain of Lakes Park facilities will house practice and other functions for the Lakeland Magic

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By CHARLES A. BAKER IIIStaff Writer

WINTER HAVEN – Many cities across the nation have programs that allow businesses to purchase fiberglass sculptures, painted by artists, to benefit local art projects.

In 1998, for example, fiberglass swans were sold to purchase and renovate the historic Kress building from the City of Lakeland to help open the Explorations V Children’s Museum in 2000.

Over the past year, members of the Winter Haven Cultural Arts Advisory Committee have been working toward a plan of selling blank fiberglass Zebra Longwing Butterfly sculptures for businesses to purchase — and artists to paint — to fund a new art museum in Winter Haven.

Members of the committee will be hosting a workshop about the project at the Winter Haven Public Library, located

Butterfly art project moving

forward

PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER IIILakeland Magic Mascot “Swish” tossed a basketball in the air and Winter Haven Mayor Brad Dantzler and Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell fought for the “tip off ” during the AdventHealth Fieldhouse grand opening ceremony Saturday, Jan. 4.

PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER IIIOutback Oasis owner Paul Schulz paints a Zebra Longwing Butterfly on a utility box in South Central Park on Dec. 12, 2018.

Commission newcomers to be sworn inBrian Yates and Tracy

Mercer will join re-elected

Mayor Pro-Tem Nathaniel

J. Birdsong, Jr. to be sworn

in as Winter Haven City

Commissioners Jan. 13

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State adding 640 residents per dayFlorida’s estimated

population stood at just

under 21.48 million as of

July 2019 — a nearly 1.1

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Major art exhibit comes to PolkThe Polk Museum of Art’s

new exhibit will showcase

Dutch and Flemish

paintings from the 17th

Century.

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Haines City standout shinesThis week’s Athlete of the

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‘Tip Off’ in Winter Haven

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Winter Haven to swear in new commissioners Jan. 13

WINTER HAVEN – Newcomers Brian Yates and Tracy Mercer will join re-elected Mayor Pro-Tem Nathaniel J. Birdsong, Jr. to be sworn in as Winter Haven City Commissioners Jan. 13 at city hall around 6:30 p.m.

Yates won by default when no one else qualified to run for the the seat vacated by retiring commissioner Pete Chichetto.

Birdsong, a commissioner for the past 17 years, also ran unopposed and won by default.

Mercer, however, won a runoff election for Winter Haven City Commission Seat One on Dec. 3, defeating incumbent William Twyford 1,529 votes to 1,259 votes. Of the six candidates who ran for the seat in on election day in November, Mercer and Twyford were the top vote getters.

Mercer is currently the Haines City Utilities Director, but she said she has already told Haines City Manager Deric Feacher that she would like to retire soon to focus on Winter Haven for the next few years.

“I may do work for a little while until (Feacher) can get somebody in who can take my place,” Mercer said. “That may be soon and that may be months.”

Yates is a loan officer with CenterState Bank, a member of the Winter Haven Rotary Club.

“I am honored to have been elected to the Winter Haven City Commission for Seat 3,” Yates said in September. “It will be a privilege to serve the city I grew up in and love so much. I will utilize my leadership skills, energy and fresh perspective to work toward a better city infrastructure, responsible growth and

a finalization of the redevelopment of the Chain of Lakes Park along with the protection and clean-up of our lakes. ... I love Winter Haven and I want to make a difference.”

Contact Charles A. Baker III at cbaker@d-r.media.

By CHARLES A. BAKER IIIStaff Writer

PHOTO PROVIDEDWinter Haven City Commissioner Elect Brian Yates is a loan officer with CenterState Bank.

PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER IIIWinter Haven City Commissioner Elect Tracy Mercer spoke to the Winter Haven City Commission about her work as Project EAGLE organizer March 25, 2019.

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TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s population growth remains on track to garner new congressional seats in the coming years, though the state might not be adding new residents as fast as officials had believed.

A U.S. Census Bureau estimate released Dec. 30 shows Florida adding about 640 people a day over the past year.

With the state second in adding new residents nationally, the latest figures should further bolster the case for Florida expanding its U.S. House delegation after the 2020 Census.

Every 10 years, the distribution of congressional seats across the country is tweaked based on population changes, with some states gaining seats, others losing and many remaining the same.

Last year, Virginia-based Election Data Services projected the swelling population in Florida would push the Sunshine State’s delegation from 27 to 29.

Only Texas, with the largest jump in new residents over the past year, has done better in reviews by Election

Data Services, which on Dec. 30 was working on a 2019 apportionment study.

Florida’s estimated population stood at just under 21.48 million as of July 1, a nearly 1.1 percent increase from a year earlier, according to the Census Bureau’s national and state population figures released last week.

The projected 233,420 new Floridians ranked the state ninth in percentage of growth behind Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, South Carolina, Washington and Colorado. Texas gained the most residents, with about 367,000.

While the Census put Florida’s growth during the past year at about 640 residents a day, state officials have cited an estimate of 900 as they have made projections and called for infrastructure such as new highways. State economists, however, have used different methodologies than the Census Bureau in estimating population growth.

In the Census release, Florida easily topped the national growth rate of about 0.5 percent, with the population of the United States growing the past year by 1.55 million to 328,239,523.

The national growth, which peaked this decade at 0.73 percent between 2014 and 2015, has been slowing due to fewer births in recent years and the number of deaths increasing.

“While natural increase is the biggest contributor to the U.S. population increase, it has been slowing over the last five years,” Sandra Johnson, a demographer and statistician in the Population Division of the Census Bureau, said in a prepared statement. “Natural increase, or when the number of births is greater than the number of deaths, dropped below 1 million in 2019 for the first time in decades.”

The national figure also reflects a slowdown in net international migration, which accounted for 595,000 people being added to the U.S. population during the past year, the lowest single-year gain in the decade. The figure was down from a high of 1.05 million between 2015 and 2016.

According to the Census, China in 2018 replaced Mexico as the largest source of foreign-born immigrants to the United States.

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Registration open for Polk Senior Games

POLK COUNTY – Last year, around 2,500 Polk County area residents registered for the Polk Senior Games. Registration for the 28th Annual Polk Senior Games is now open.

“The games offer a two-week series of 100 athletic and recreational Olympic-style events,” Polk Senior Games Executive Director Deena Wilbur said. “They attract over 2,500 men and women, 50 years and over, with a variety of skills — the serious competitor, the fun at heart, the seasoned athlete, the late bloomer and the physically challenged.

“The purpose of the Games,” she went on, “is to promote friendly competition, fellowship, health and wellness, an active lifestyle and volunteerism.”

The opening ceremony is scheduled for Leap Year Day — February 29 — and the games run through March 16.

This isn’t just a one-off local event, either. Each year, thousands of volunteers in 22 Florida communities host Senior Games events. Medal winners in most senior games sports qualify to enter the Florida Senior Games and, later, the National Senior Games — both being held in Fort Lauderdale in December and November, respectively, this year.

Last year, almost 14,000 seniors from across the United States participated in the National Senior Games in

Albuquerque, N.M.In Polk County, those who want to participate can call

863-533-0055 or email polkseniorgames50@gmail.com for more information.

The Lake Senior Games kick off April 4 in Clermont. Contact Gary Perigo at 352-356-6544 for more details.

The individual entry fee is $10 for the first event and $3 for each additional event, up to a maximum of $28. Fees for team sports are $125 for softball, $36 for bowling, $50

for 3-on-3 basketball. There is also a facility fee for 18-hole golf, bowling, archery and competitive shooting. Everyone receives a specially designed t-shirt. A free closing celebration event for participants, family and friends is held at the RP Funding Center and includes goody bags, a health fair, entertainment, special awards and door prizes.

The Games are financially sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities, the Homer and Annette Thompson Legacy, the James W. Sikes Family, CPS Investment Advisors, Humana + Best Value Healthcare and several others.

By CHARLES A. BAKER IIIStaff Writer

PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. BAKER IIIClaudette Braswell, right, helps Gail Nolan carry the torch during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Polk Senior Games on Feb. 23, 2019, at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven.

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basketball team, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, which plays its home games at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

In addition, Polk County Sports Marketing staff have already scheduled more than 40 sports events, trade shows, conventions and cultural arts events at the facility, which some speculate could add millions of dollars to the Winter Haven tourist economy.

Winter Haven Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong compared the opening of the new facility to other historic moments in Winter Haven history, such as the respective openings of Cypress Gardens, Legoland and the first ever Publix Supermarket.

Polk County Commissioner and Polk County Tourist Development Council Chair Martha Santiago suggested the new facility could provide more than 20,000 related jobs to the Winter Haven area and boost the local economy by around $22 million per year, with the implication that visitors would be spending more money in area restaurants and hotels.

For area residents, there is now another alternative for affordable family exercise, too, with a full workout gym inside, plus areas to play basketball, volleyball, pickleball

and swim.Theatre Winter Haven will also be getting a new “black

box theater” as part of the project, but that will not be complete until around Christmas 2020, Theatre Winter Haven Producing Director Dan Chesnicka said.

Winter Haven Assistant City Manager and event emcee T. Michael Stavres kicked off the event with some humor, joking that State Rep. Sam Killebrew (R – Winter Haven) would be teaching attendees how to dunk a basketball once the ceremony was over. Killebrew likely smiled, knowing he is not the tallest politician in Tallahassee.

Most of those involved with the project live in the Polk County area, Rodda Construction CEO and President Jason Rodda said. The Fieldhouse was designed by Straughn Trout Architects, based out of Lakeland, and built by Whitehead

and Son staff, based in Winter Haven. Rodda said most of the subcontractors were also locally based.

At the end of the event, instead of a traditional ribbon cutting, “Swish” — the Lakeland Magic’s mascot — tossed a basketball in the air Brad Dantzler and Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell fought for the “tip off.” But, to the amusement of many, the ball hit the floor.

For more information on the new facilities, residents can visit https://www.mywinterhaven.com/parks-and-recreation/facilities-parks/fieldhouse-and-conference-center/.

Contact Charles A. Baker III at cbaker@d-r.media.

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in the city’s downtown district, on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. They will then relay their ideas to the Winter Haven City Commission at an agenda review meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, starting at 6:30 p.m.

At a Winter Haven Cultural Arts Advisory meeting Dec. 10, Vice Chair Kurtis Flanders said ultimately the committee would like to sell 30 to 40 plain fiberglass Zebra Longwing Butterfly sculptures to local business owners, possibly to raise funds to transform city hall into a “kunsthal” art museum, in the event that city hall is moved into Nora Mayo Hall in the future.

If the plan is passed by the Winter Haven City Commission, possibly as early as a city commission meeting Feb. 10, members of the committee would like to initiate the project by selling three sculptures to the City of Winter Haven — one

to be placed in Central Park and the other two possibly to be placed at the AdventHealth Fieldhouse and the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center. None of these ideas will be formally adopted without city commission input.

The first step of the project was picking a city mascot. At a Jan. 28, 2019, Winter Haven City Commission meeting, Flanders and Winter Haven Cultural Arts Advisory Committee Chair Judy Cleaves proposed the Zebra Longwing Butterfly.

“We can use this symbol to unite Winter Haven and enrich the community,” Flanders said. “The City of Lakeland used its chosen mascot during the city art project Swansation to bring in $370,000 for a local children’s museum and several non-profits.”

The Zebra Longwing Butterfly has already beautified a few places around the downtown area. In 2019, volunteers with Arts Ensemble Downtown, Growing Positivity, Outer Space Gallery and members of the Cultural Arts Advisory Committee teamed up to place a public piano downtown,

adorned with brightly colored butterflies.Before that, Outback Oasis owner Paul Schulz was

commissioned to paint a Zebra Longwing Butterfly on a utility box in South Central Park in late 2018.

“We are convinced that the Zebra Longwing Butterfly is the absolute best choice for Winter Haven’s mascot,” Flanders said. “A butterfly is symbolic in many theologies, representing change or transformation — beauty, life and so much more.”

The Zebra Longwing Butterfly has been the state butterfly of Florida since 1996. It’s the only species known to eat pollen and drink nectar, and the butterflies live five or six months, which is longer than other butterflies.

“Shouldn’t our city mascot represent that we are unique, and that we work hard towards extended longevity?” Flanders asked the commissioners last year.

The commissioners agreed unanimously.

Contact Charles A. Baker III at cbaker@d-r.media.

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WINTER HAVEN – While swimming near their house in Lake Ned, 13-year-old student boxer Zee Zamora Jr. and his younger brother, Dax, found some jewelry and an identification tag. Their father, Zee Zamora Sr., is requesting help from the public to find the owner.

The identification tag, similar to a military-style “dog tag,” is inscribed with the name Patricia Thomas, with the word “Poots” below the name. The third line is the date June 11, 1944.

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Major exhibit coming to Polk Museum of ArtBy CHARLES A. BAKER III

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POLK COUNTY – Three quarters of the annual Polk Museum of Art exhibit budget for 2020 has been designated for single exhibit, one which will be on display beginning Feb. 8 and through to May 31.

“Music and Dance in Painting of the Dutch Golden Age” will showcase 27 Dutch and Flemmish paintings from the 17th Century. The Polk Museum of Art will be the first museum in the world to display these works of art.

Polk Museum of Art Executive Director and Chief Curator Dr. H. Alexander Rich gave a presentation to the Winter Haven Arts Advisory Committee Dec. 10.

“It's the most expensive exhibit that we have ever put on,” Rich said.

According to the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, the exhibit was custom-curated by the Hoogsteder Museum Foundation of The Netherlands.

“The 17th century was a period of great wealth and cultural achievement for the Dutch people,” according to the museum website. “In what was then already called a Golden Age, the Netherlands was a world power whose military fleet was growing and where trade, science, and the arts flourished as never before. Of particular note, the pleasures of music and dancing were a fundamental part of life in both the Dutch Republic and the Southern Netherlands, as reflected in the strikingly high number of Dutch and Flemish paintings that include dancing figures, groups of musicians, and compositions of musical instruments.”

All the works in the exhibition will come to the museum from private European collections and have not been widely seen previously by the public, Rich said.

In addition to the upcoming exhibit, there are some other recent changes at the museum that may be of interest to residents.

Each first Thursday of the month, the museum will remain open until 8 p.m., with the intention of giving those who normally work during the day a chance to check out some art. Rich will lead a curated tour on those nights, with the tour beginning at 6 p.m.

On each Tuesday from Feb. 4 to March 10, teens and adults can take various classes at the museum, between 6 and 9 p.m. Offered classes include Stop Motion Animation; Teen Portfolio Development; Pastel Painting; Painting: Adding Figures to Landscapes; Beginning Photography; Art Appreciation: Elements and Principles of Art; Art Appreciation: Female Artists; Realistic Colored Pencil Portraiture; Painting on Silk; Paper Sculpture; and Intro to Clay.

Classes are free for members and $80 for non-members. Those interested can register online at PolkMuseumofArt.org/Classes.

“It's going to be an exciting way to start the year,” Rich said. “It's exciting working on these things.”

In addition to being chief curator at the museum, Rich is also Florida Southern College Art History and Museum Studies Chair.

Winter Haven Arts Advisory Committee Chair Judy Cleaves asked Rich how the committee could help in his endeavors. Rich said getting more Winter Haven residents to become members of the museum would be

of great help.“We are not Lakeland's art museum,” Rich said. “We

are Polk County's art museum.”

Contact Charles A. Baker III at cbaker@d-r.media.

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Next, if you’re looking for something neat to do over in Lakeland this Friday, check out the event I chose. Florida Southern College is putting a twist on their usual Frank Lloyd Wright tours — you may even want to bring a flashlight!

I’m sure many of you have caught an episode of the buzz-worthy, hidden-camera TV show “Impractical Jokers” — or heard of it, at least. The group of pranksters are constantly making viewers at home laugh uncontrollably, as well as each other. Murr, a jokester from the show, and N’SYNC legend Joey Fatone are pairing up for a night you won’t forget. Read on to hear which location in Orlando you can meet them at.

Finally, Yoga in the Wild will put on four sessions throughout the year and the first one is this Saturday morning. Zip over to ZooTampa for a yoga class suitable for all skill levels in a brand new location. You may even get to hang out with some pretty wild animals!

S’mores & MusicWhen: 6 p.m. Friday, January 10Where: Lake Ariana ParkLake Ariana Boulevard, AuburndaleThis Friday, the City of Auburndale is putting together an evening for the whole town — and the entire family — to enjoy. Make some s’mores, listen to music and gather around the bonfire at Lake Ariana Park.

Wright After Dark TourWhen: 7 p.m. Friday, January 10Where: Florida Southern College750 Frank Lloyd Wright Way, LakelandTickets: $25Have you been over to Florida Southern College for an official tour of the unbelievable Frank Lloyd Wright buildings? This weekend they are putting on a special one! Check out the legendary architecture at night.

Yoga in the Wild When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11Where: ZooTampa at Lowry Park1101 West Sligh Avenue, TampaTickets: $20 members, $40 non-members (includes zoo admission)Take your yoga practice to a new habitat this weekend by practicing within the zoo. Mingle with neat animals and enjoy a lovely class taught by an instructor who is a four-time winner of “Best of the Bay.”

Orlando Family Game Night with Murr + Joey FatoneWhen: 5 p.m. Saturday, January 11Where: Dave & Buster’s8986 International Drive, OrlandoFor one night only, general admission includes a meet-and-greet and autograph signing from Murr of “Impractical Jokers” and retired boyband baritone Joey Fatone.

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Lake Wales Little Theatre ‘Single Wide’ musical opens FridayBy CHARLES A. BAKER III

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LAKE WALES – Lake Wales Little Theatre artists and volunteers say they have been preparing to open a musical never before performed in the state of Florida.

“Single Wide, The Musical” is based on the book “Single Wide” by George D. Nelson and music, lyrics and orchestrations by Jordan Kamalu. Rebel Belle Publishing produced and arranged the show.

The musical won the 2015 Blanche and Irving Laurie Musical Theater Award from the Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington D.C., recognizing it as an outstanding collegiate musical, according to https://www.jordankamalu.com.

The musical went on to be featured as a finalist at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, where it was praised as one of the top-10 Broadway shows of 2015, according to Kamulu's website.

“Be sure not to miss this great musical featuring our wonderful cast, some of whom are newcomers to the LWLT stage,” LWLT publicist Jeanette Hughes said. “And wait until you see the set!”

Directed by Winter Haven High School Drama and

Cambridge Teacher Robert Fritz, the musical features veteran performers Holly Murren, Remy Murren, Natalie Murren, Timothy Anderson and Jensen Brushwood.

Making their LWLT stage debut are Ansley B e a c h a s t h e m a i n character, Katy, Madisen Rivera as Flossie and Ben Santos as Bodie.

The musical kicks off Friday, January 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $14 for those 18-and-under.

The ac tors wi l l b e performing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 26, with all Friday and Saturday shows starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows beginning at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at http://lwlt.org/ or at the LWLT box office every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is the 42nd season at Lake Wales Little Theatre.

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10 STATES WITH THE LARGEST POPULATIONS:California - 39,512,223; Texas - 28,995,881; Florida - 21,477,737; New York - 19,453,561; Pennsylvania - 12,801,989; Illinois - 12,671,821; Ohio - 11,689,100; Georgia - 10,617,423; North Carolina - 10,488,084; Michigan - 9,986,857

10 STATES WITH TOP NUMERIC GROWTH FROM 2018 TO 2019Texas - 367,215; Florida - 233,420; Arizona - 120,693; North Carolina - 106,469; Georgia - 106,292; Washington - 91,024; Colorado - 67,449; South Carolina - 64,558; Tennessee - 57,543; Nevada - 52,815

10 STATES WITH TOP GROWTH RATES FROM 2018 TO 2019Idaho - 2.1 percent; Nevada - 1.7 percent; Arizona - 1.7 percent; Utah - 1.7 percent; Texas - 1.3 percent; South Carolina - 1.3 percent; Washington - 1.2 percent; Colorado - 1.2 percent; Florida - 1.1 percent; North Carolina - 1 percent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates are as of July 1, 2019.

“Since 2010, immigration from China and India has either approached or surpassed Mexican immigration levels while immigration from Canada has remained relatively unchanged,” a Census Bureau news release said.

Between the last census in 2010 and July 1, 2019, international migration added 1,107,000 people in Florida, the most in the nation, followed by 1.022 million in

California, 819,000 in Texas, 698,000 in New York; and 362,000 in Massachusetts.

Florida surpassed New York to become the third most-populous state in 2014, but remains far behind California, which has an estimated 39.5 million residents, and Texas, with 28.99 million.

New York, down 76,790 people between 2018 and 2019, was among 10 states that lost population over the past year, according to the Census. Other states with drops in population were Illinois, West Virginia, Louisiana, Connecticut, Mississippi, Hawaii, New Jersey, Alaska and Vermont.

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New chalices donated by Knights of Columbus Council 7091 beautify altar at St. Ann Catholic Church in Haines City

Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens helped beautify the altar and enhance the celebration of mass at St. Ann Catholic Church in Haines City with the donation of two brand new gold chalices recently — just in time for the Advent season.

The counci l ach ie ve d t h i s by contributing $600 to a chalice replacement program established by Knights of Columbus Council 10484, which is affiliated with St. Ann. Council 7091 is committed to helping Catholic churches in the eastern part of Polk County with their special needs.

At a meeting of Council 7091 on December 12 at Cypresswood Gold & Country Club, Grand Knight Joey Lopez and Deputy Grand Knight Ed Leo, both of Council 10484, presented a certificate to Grand Knight James Sharak, of Council 7091, in appreciation of its financial support of the chalice replacement drive.

They also presented a letter from Father Alfonso Cely, pastor of St. Ann Church, which read in full: “I would like to humbly thank the Knights of Columbus Council 7091 for your generous donation of our new chalices at St. Ann Catholic Church.

Your gift has made our altar even more beautiful just in time for Advent. Thank you.”

Council 7091 also acquired a kiosk from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council in New Haven, Ct., and donated it to St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bartow, after stocking it with booklets focusing on a wide range of topics, including Catholic traditions, prayer, family life and raising children. These booklets are available free of charge to parishioners at the Bartow church.

Donating the chalices to St. Ann Church in Haines City and providing the kiosk and literature to St. Thomas Church in Bartow are two examples of how Council 7091 works to fulfill its obligation to the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council “to build the domestic church.”

Several knights affiliated with Council 7091 also contribute their time and talents to a ministry at St. Matthew Catholic Church, called “Matthew 25:35,” which feeds homeless people in Winter Haven two days each week and also prepares and serves food to homeless people at The Mission in downtown Winter Haven once

a month. “We are proud to be fulfilling our

obligation to ‘build the domestic church’ with our support of these special church programs,” Grand Knight James Sharak said. “We look forward to the new year

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PHOTO PROVIDEDGrand Knight James Sharak, center, of Knights of Columbus Council 7091of Cypress Gardens, proudly displays a certificate presented to Council 7091 for donating funds for two new gold chalices at St. Ann Catholic Church in Haines City. Flanking Sharak are Deputy Grand Knight Ed Leo and Grand Knight Joey Lopez, both of K-of0C Council 10484, which is affiliated with St. Ann Catholic Church. Council 10484 spearheaded the St. Ann chalice replacement program to which Council 7091 contributed $600 for the purchase of two chalices.

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Located on the south shore of Lake Winterset, along Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes, the two-story home features brick construction and a large, screened-in

pool, as well as a “safe room” designed to withstand hurricanes.

The home has eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and is 9,990-square-feet. It was built in 2000 and the price per square foot is $81.08.

Below are other home sales occurring between December 26 and January 1 in areas in and surrounding Winter Haven, Auburndale, Bartow, Lake Wales and Haines City.

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35 – Sales in Greater Winter Haven

5 – Sales of $250,000 or more

$810,000 – Top sale

33823 (Auburndale)112 Owen Circle N. ........................ 33823 ..... 1,352 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 31 ......$148,000

2001 Kirkland Lake Drive ............. 33823 ..... 1,785 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 31 ......$220,000

418 Diamond Ridge Drive ............ 33823 ..... 1,276 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 30 ......$170,000

124 Summershore Drive ................ 33823 ..... 2,003 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 30 ......$265,000

183 Denton Avenue ........................ 33823 ..... 1,792 sqft | 4/2 ...... Dec. 30 ......$229,500

285 Cascara ..................................... 33823 ..... 1,583 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 27 ......$205,196

102 Industrial Street ....................... 33823 ..... 1,348 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 27 ......$180,000

716 Marianna Road ........................ 33823 ..... 672 sqft | 2/1 ......... Dec. 27 ........$53,000

33827 (Babson Park)423 Park Drive ................................ 33827 ..... 1,460 sqft | 3/2 ...... Dec. 27 ......$134,500

33830 (Bartow, Alturas)1890 E. Boulevard Street ................ 33830...... 1,287 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$130,000

351 Kissengen Park Drive ............. 33830...... 1,625 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$226,041

185 Kissengen Park Blvd. .............. 33830...... 1,769 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$228,300

701 S. Gaskins Road ....................... 33830...... 1,752 sqft | 3/1 ......Dec. 26 .....$169,950

155 Kissengen Park Blvd. .............. 33830...... 1,727 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$219,200

33839 (Eagle Lake)104 Hayes Road .............................. 33839...... 1,335 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$163,000

835 Orleans Drive ........................... 33839...... 1,715 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$211,270

921 Orleans Drive ........................... 33839...... 1,712 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 28 .....$213,695

777 Country Walk Cove ................ 33839...... 2,306 sqft | 4/3 ......Dec. 27 .....$247,250

652 N. Jackson Street ..................... 33839...... 576 sqft | 2/1 .........Dec. 26 .......$62,500

33841 (Fort Meade)101 9th Street SE ............................. 33841...... 1,137 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$132,500

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33843 (Frostproof)2567 U.S. Highway 98 W. ............... 33843...... 2,478 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$145,000

33844 (Haines City, Lake Hamilton)1939 Bermuda Pointe Dr. .............. 33844...... 1,381 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$211,000

815 Dengar Avenue ........................ 33844...... 2,880 sqft | 4/3 ......Dec. 30 .....$220,000

2200 Navel Circle N. ...................... 33844...... 1,400 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$174,900

33850 (Lake Alfred)119 Gum Road ................................ 33850...... 2,050 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$270,000

645 E. Sanford Street ...................... 33850...... 1,492 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$175,000

33859 (Lake Wales)975 Old Scenic Highway ................ 33853...... 1,393 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$167,500

33859 (Lake Wales)4162 Stone Creek Loop .................. 33859...... 1,812 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$289,900

4801 Wales Street ............................ 33859...... 1,532 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$159,900

33880 (Winter Haven, Wahneta, Eloise, Jan Phyl Village)5135 Magnolia Preserve Blvd. ....... 33880...... 1,266 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$192,900314 Hatfield Road ........................... 33880...... 1,564 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$169,9001118 Sunshine Way SW ................. 33880...... 1,205 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$155,0002306 Isle Royale Court SE ............. 33880...... 1,280 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$129,712112 Center Street ............................ 33880...... 950 sqft | 2/1 .........Dec. 30 .....$100,000689 Lake Howard Dr. NW #221 ... 33880...... 1,072 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 30 .......$74,9004226 Cedarwood Street ................. 33880...... 960 sqft | 2/2 .........Dec. 30 .......$70,0003020 Thornhill Road ...................... 33880...... 784 sqft | 2/2 .........Dec. 30 .......$65,000120 5th JPV Street .......................... 33880...... 1,162 sqft | 3/1 ......Dec. 27 .....$120,000

2408 Avenue A Terrace NW ......... 33880...... 1,471 sqft | 4/3 ......Dec. 27 .....$149,000

33881 (Winter Haven, Lake Hamilton)398 Winter Ridge Blvd. No. 398 ... 33881...... 1,073 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 31 .......$85,000

4229 Roberta Drive ........................ 33881...... 1,752 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$208,000

1816 San Salvador Court ............... 33881...... 1,259 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$133,000

29 Morningside Road..................... 33881...... 1,152 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 30 .......$28,000

1882 Galloway Terrace ................... 33881...... 1,820 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$222,798

1508 6th Court NE ......................... 33881...... 1,840 sqft | 3/3 ......Dec. 27 .....$169,000

2114 21st Street NW ...................... 33881 ..... 1,447 sqft | 3/1 ......Dec. 27 .....$165,000

931 26th Street NW ........................ 33881...... 900 sqft | 3/2 .........Dec. 26 .......$98,000

191 Lake Smart Circle .................... 33881...... 1,600 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$195,950

1665 Lemon Avenue ....................... 33881...... 1,794 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$222,414

33884 (southeast Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens area)116 Wyndham Drive ...................... 33884...... 9,990 sqft | 8/5 ......Dec. 31 .....$810,000

1012 Robin Lane ............................. 33884...... 1,496 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$201,000

200 El Camino Dr. Apt. 409 .......... 33884...... 1,078 sqft | 1/1 ......Dec. 30 .......$67,500

4687 Mandolin Loop ...................... 33884...... 1,564 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$215,000

4124 Martindale Loop ................... 33884...... 1,746 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 30 .....$195,000

6 Saint Kitts Circle .......................... 33884...... 1,684 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$184,000

59 Joppa Drive ................................ 33884...... 1,162 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 27 .......$50,000

706 Canberra Road ........................ 33884...... 2,114 sqft | 3/3 ......Dec. 26 .....$225,000

560 Reddicks Circle ........................ 33884...... 2,246 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$226,500

283 Hernando Road ....................... 33884...... 2,297 sqft | 4/3 ......Dec. 26 .....$285,000

33898 (Highland Park, east of Lake Wales)834 Brentwood Drive ..................... 33898...... 1,719 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 31 .....$149,500

518 Greenway Drive ....................... 33898...... 1,521 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$156,500

534 Greenway Drive ....................... 33898...... 1,743 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$205,000

5320 Fairmont Road....................... 33898...... 2,612 sqft | 2/2 ......Dec. 27 .....$198,500

2609 Sunset Place Drive ................ 33898...... 1,266 sqft | 3/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$182,900

2020 J L Massey Road .................... 33898...... 2,128 sqft | 4/2 ......Dec. 26 .....$110,000

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Is a third party the answer?Seldom in my

memory have Americans been so divided on the issue of national political leadership.

While both major parties have their staunch supporters, many voters shake their heads in disbelief or disgust

at their inability (or disinterest) in working together for the common interests of their constituents.

Yes, they manage to accomplish a few of their essential duties, but the party-line deadlock on the issue of impeachment overshadows and largely blocks their achievements.

Some members of both parties are satisfied with this stand-off, but many would rather see them get to work on the public’s business.

A regular reader of (and occasional dissenter from) my columns came up with a novel suggestion during a New Year’s Day discussion:

Creation of a third party dedicated to positions other than those typically espoused by either Democrats or Republicans.

The result, she said, would be a situation in which both major parties would have to be responsive to viewpoints held by voters who refuse to march in lock-step to either far right or far left doctrines in order to govern effectively.

This concept, she said, works in many foreign countries, where minority viewpoints (embraced by third parties) carry enough weight to require consideration of, and adoption by, the major parties.

Third parties in the United States carry little weight in national elections (though they have a following in a

number of individual states).My limited research discloses three

national third parties with more than 100,000 members:

—Libertarian Party.—Green Party.—Constitution Party.The five largest centrist third parties:—American Solidarity Party.—Citizens Party.—Modern Whig Party.—Reform Party of the United States

of America.—United States Pirate Party.Single-issue third parties include two

dedicated to legalization of marijuana and one committed to a return to prohibition.

Only three presidents are recorded as members of third parties, two of whom were elected as vice-presidents and succeeded to the presidency.

George Washington was elected as an Independent.

The two vice presidents were John Tyler, a Whig, and Andrew Johnson, a member of the National Union Party, which morphed into the Republican Party.

Could a third party rise to sufficient prominence to demand attention from the two major parties? History suggests otherwise.

Would a strong third party be an improvement to what we have now? Arguably so.

(S. L. Frisbie is retired. For many years, he was registered as a Democrat when only Democrats ran for local office in Florida. He changed his registration to Republican to become eligible to vote for Adam Putnam in the Republican primary. He does not consider himself a “member” of either party, past or present. Registering as a Pirate does have a certain appeal.)

Thinking Out LoudS.L. Frisbie

Winter Haven moment in time

Here’s another look at the F.A.K. Harris Store. It was both Winter Haven’s first residence (upstairs) and commercial structure.

It stood at the corner of Fifth St. NW and Central Avenue. The building was damaged in a fire (circa 1903) and replaced with a cement block structure.

Harris descendants speculate that this

photo may have been posed with many folks participating to make it look “busy.”

Visit the Museum of Winter Haven History on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 660 Pope Avenue at Lake Howard Drive. The museum is free and open to the public.

Bob Gernert

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Texting and drivingA law went into effect in 2019 that was intended to cut down on people who

are texting on their cell phones while they’re driving on public roads. To help people get used to the law, there was a warning period. So, if you got

caught during that period, you only got a warning. Well, time’s up.

As of January 1, the warnings have been replaced by actual citations.

Some folks misunderstood and thought the state legislature passed an all-out ban on using your cell phone while driving. That’s not the case. In the state of Florida, you can still talk on your cell phone while driving.

Another misunderstanding is that this completely prohibits people from texting in their car. Again, that’s not what this does.

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With the holidays over and children returning to school, you will need to keep your hands off of your phones. This law prohibits drivers from even holding their phones in school zones, as well as work zones.

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hold your phone to speak to someone while you’re in these zones. Simply put, if you’re in a school zone or work zone, keep your hands off of

your phone.Please don’t text and drive, and please drive safely.

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Letter to the Editor

The holiday season has come and gone, but let’s continue to be thankful and grateful for the simple things we are blessed with. Be grateful for time with family and friends. Let us be thankful for achieving the small successes in life.

Please remember to not take the time we can share with loved ones for granted. So many tragedies and natural disasters happened in 2019. You truly never know what may happen from day to day in life.

Take your days one day at a time and savor moments such as the holidays which just passed.

To the citizens in the Polk County community, I am grateful for you, your time, support and assistance. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Florida House Republicans file proposal to address climate change

A House Republican on Jan. 3 filed a proposal that would create a Statewide Office of Resiliency in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office as part of efforts to address the impacts of climate change.

The proposal (HB 1073), filed by Rep. Cyndi Stevenson, R-Saint Johns, is identical to a measure (SB 7016) that has started moving forward in the Senate. In addition to creating the Statewide Office of Resiliency, the proposal calls for creating a Statewide Sea-Level Rise Task Force that would “recommend consensus projections of the anticipated sea-level rise and flooding impacts along this state's coastline.”

The task force would face a Jan. 1, 2021, deadline to submit the projections to the state Environmental Regulation Commission for consideration. If adopted, the projections would serve as the state’s official estimates for sea-level rise and flooding impacts and would be used in developing future state plans and projects.

The bills come after DeSantis in August appointed Julie Nesheiwat as the state’s first chief resilience officer. They are filed for consideration during the 2020 legislative session, which starts Jan. 14.

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Sports RoundupArea players show shine in all-star football games

Polk County played host to a high

school senior all-star football game over

the weekend.

The brand new Feltrim Sports Vil-

lage at the Balmoral Resort in Haines

City hosted the 2nd Annual SPIRAL All

America Classic on Saturday, Jan. 4. The

American Team, whose roster included

Haines City High running back/line-

backer Jaylen Holmes and Winter Ha-

ven linebacker Joshua Jones, lined up

against a victorious National Team that

emerged with a 42-35 overtime decision.

The game was presented by the FBS

Tropical Bowl College Football All-Star

Game Committee and featured nearly

100 elite seniors – the majority of whom

hailed from Florida – from various parts

of the country. Orlando Christian Prep

running back Luis Tejada (National

Team) was named the 2020 All America

Classic Overall Most Valuable Player.

The National Team rallied in the

fourth quarter to win last year’s inaugu-

ral All America Classic in DeLand by a

15-7 score.

* Lake Wales High standout Johnny

Richardson, who signed with the UCF

Knights during last month’s early period,

played a key role in the South’s 26-21 vic-

tory at the 65th Annual Florida Athletic

Coaches Association North-South All-

Star Football Classic. The game was held

Dec. 21 at The Villages High School.

Richardson’s 6-yard touchdown run

not only helped the South take a 7-0

first-quarter lead, but he also added a

31-yard rushing score to start the second

half. In addition, the South coaching

staff included Lake Wales varsity head

coach Tavaris Johnson.

Lake Wales, which reached the Class

5A regional finals this past season where

the Highlanders lost to Tampa Jesuit,

also celebrated Gervon Dexter’s official

commitment to the University of Flor-

ida. The 6-foot-7-inch defensive line-

man, who was named to the inaugural

Sports Illustrated All-American Team

last month, signed with the Gators dur-

ing the early period.

* Louisiana Tech running back Justin

Henderson – a 2015 Lake Wales gradu-

ate – gained 95 yards on 22 carries in

the Bulldogs’ 14-0 Independence Bowl

win over Miami on Dec. 26. Henderson,

who was selected the game’s Most Out-

standing Offensive Player, completed his

junior season with 1,062 rushing yards

and 16 total touchdowns as Louisiana

Tech finished at 10-3.

LeDawn Gibson Invitational

upcoming

Winter Haven’s LeDawn Gibson Girls

Basketball Invitational is scheduled for

Friday (Jan. 10) and Saturday (Jan. 11).

The host Lady Blue Devils, who played

11 times during a 23-day span from Dec.

13 to Jan. 4, tip off against Armwood

High at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday

before meeting Tampa Carrollwood Day

at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

The LeDawn Gibson tournament field

also has Ridge Community High, Naples

Barron Collier, Palm Beach Lakes, Lees-

burg and Tampa Plant.

Winter Haven’s recent journeys in-

cluded trips to the Andy Hart Memo-

rial Tournament (2-0) in Mayo, Fla.,

the CresCom Bank Holiday Invitational

(2-1, third place in Pat Summitt Divi-

sion) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Florida

Prospects Christmas Tournament (0-3

in the Platinum Bracket) at Lake High-

land Prep in Orlando and the She Got

Game Classic (1-1) in Atlanta, Ga. The

Lady Blue Devils registered six victories

and five losses – punctuated by three

one-point contests – during the stretch

to give them an 11-6 overall record en-

tering Friday’s matchup with Armwood.

Winter Haven squeezed in a home

game two days before Christmas, de-

feating Sarasota 71-52 on the strength

of a 25-point first quarter. Shelby Ricks’

double-double featured a game-high 23

points and 10 rebounds, Kayla Smith

contributed 19 points and Trinity Hardy

scored 15 points.

* Bartow High’s boys varsity basketball

team entered this week with a 12-1 over-

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How much have you changed from freshman year to senior year?I feel like I changed a lot just getting stronger, more skilled and definitely learning about the game and going into a leadership role.

How much pride do you take in being a captain?I always like to set a good example for everybody. Setting a good example, doing what you’re supposed to do and being a good voice.

What are some of the keys to being a good leader?Having a strong leading voice, something you can connect with other girls, leading by example, being respectful and making good choices. Not necessarily being bossy, but having your voice out there.

Do you try to model your playing style after any specific player? I have favorite players, but not one particular player. I watch (Crystal) Dangerfield on UConn (women’s basketball) and how she brings the ball down. I like Kyrie (Irving) and his movement. But watching how big time players make their moves — I like to study that.

What’s your favorite pre-game meal?I would go with a smoothie, strawberry-limeade. I usually stick with a salad right before the game.

Who’s your favorite player?Kyrie Irving. I like his position on the floor, how he’s always impacting the game and everybody. I just like what he does.

Do you have a favorite team?I really just stick with certain players.

If you could hang out with one basketball player for a day, who would it be?I would hang out with Skylar Diggins. I hung out with her at her camp. My AAU team went to her camp her and her spirit is good vibes — I would for sure do that.

What are your plans after high school?I’m going to Jackson State University. I’m really looking forward to getting into their program.

What do you plan on majoring in when you go to college?I would like to do a social work degree or a physical therapist degree for my first four years, then a sports management degree after. I definitely want to stick with sports after college.

all record, which included a 95-66 win

over Lake Wales on Jan. 3. The Yellow

Jackets played at Lakeland on Tuesday

– results were unavailable at press time

– and travel to George Jenkins this Fri-

day after they defeated the Eagles by two

points on Dec. 13.

Bartow spent a portion of the holiday

season in Charleston, S.C., at the 2019

Rotary Roundball Classic. The Yellow

Jackets went 3-0 to claim the Rotary

International Bracket championship

as junior Walter Clayton earned Most

Valuable Player honors and junior Alex

Vigo was named to the All-Tournament

Team.

FHSAA soccer rankings

The Florida High School Athletic As-

sociation released updated girls and

boys varsity soccer rankings on Dec.

27. The rankings help determine district

tournament seedings as well as at-large

regional qualifiers and opening-round

regional pairings.

Among the notable girls rankings:

Winter Haven (7.646) and Bartow

(4.479) had the top two power ratings

in Class 6A-District 10. The Blue Dev-

ils, who closed out 2019 with a 2-2 draw

against Auburndale on Dec. 19, were

ranked seventh in 6A-Region 3.

Likewise, Lake Wales (10.074) and Au-

burndale (6.811) held the top two spots in

Class 5A-District 7 and were among the

top four in 5A-Region 2. The Highland-

ers host Boca Raton Olympic Heights

this Saturday, while Bloodhounds had

a 1-2-0 mark at last week’s Southeast-

ern University Showcase highlighted by

a 3-2 victory over Sanford Seminole as

Brooke Smith, Avery Conrad and Kera

Houser netted goals.

On the boys side, Bartow (8.597)

ranked second in the five-team Class

6A-District 10 behind George Jenkins

(11.428). The Yellow Jackets were sched-

uled to play Lake Gibson (Jan. 7) and

Discovery High (Jan. 8) this week in

advance of the upcoming Polk County

Champions League Tournament.

Lake Wales (5.788) and Auburndale

(3.768) were third and fourth, respec-

tively, in Class 5A-District 7 behind

Brandon (6.913) and Lake Gibson

(5.815). All Saints’ Academy (-0.598)

ranked second in Class 2A-Disrict 6 and

seventh in 2A-Region 2.

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Trivia Night: Star WarsWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday, January 9Where: Union Taproom245 W. Central Avenue, Suite 102, Winter HavenA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... The epic saga continues Thursday, January 9, as Star Wars trivia lands at Union Taproom. If you think your Star Wars knowledge is out of this world, then be one with the Force and join the team at Union Taproom for beer and trivia to take over the universe.

Antique Fair Along Main StreetWhen: 8 a.m. Saturday, January 11Where: Downtown Bartow — Main StreetLooking for something from the past? Spend a pleasant morning and find your treasure at Bartow's Antique Fair, all along Main Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have some things you'd like to sell? Contact Main Street Bartow, Inc. for a vendor application, or call 863-519-0508.

Revitalize Your Life at Bok Tower GardensWhen: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11Where: Bok Tower Gardens1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake WalesJoin Kelly Andrews, HeartMath Trainer and Wellness Coach, and Debbie Zimmerman, Food for Life Instructor and Health Coach, in an energizing day of lifestyle activities that will help attendees reclaim their youthfulness. Learn how stress management techniques such as meditation, yoga and mindfulness can improve health in multiple ways. Hear how whole foods and plant-based nutrition may help reduce chronic disease and inflammation — and enjoy a deliciously prepared meal to nourish your body from the inside out. Cost is $55 for Bok Towers members and $70 for non-members. Information at BokTowerGardens.org.

Winter Haven Farmers MarketWhen: 9 a.m. Saturday, January 11Where: BB&T Bank lot - Northeast corner of 3rd Street SW and Avenue C SWThe market will feature a wide variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants and a sprinkling of crafts. Starts January 11 and runs every Saturday through May 16. Information at https://www.facebook.com/winterhavenfarmersmarket/.

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When: 7 p.m. Thursday, January 16Where Graham Parsons Derry Down297 5th Street NW, Winter HavenRolling Stone once named 15-year-old EmiSunshine among “10 new country artists you need to know.” Emi has been attracting national attention since the age of 9, with appearances on “The Today Show,” NBC’s “Little Big Shots,” “Pickler & Ben,” the Grand Ole Opry and elsewhere. More information at gpderrydown.com.

Endeavor Lunch & Learn:American Cancer SocietyWhen: 11:45 a.m. Friday, January 17Where: Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce401 Avenue B NW, Winter HavenThe Endeavor Young Professionals group is excited to have the American Cancer Society join them to talk about all the good they do in the community — and beyond. ACS representatives will also be sharing details about their annual "Winter Haven Relay for Life" event, which is coming up in April. Additional information and registration at https://endeavorwinterhaven.wildapricot.org/.

Tin Can Tourists Vintage RV ShowWhen: 6-9 p.m. Friday, January 17 and10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18Where: Downtown BartowIn collaboration with Main Street Bartow Inc. and the Florida Tin Can Tourist Association, more than 25 vintage RVs will be parked and on display on the streets of downtown Bartow surrounding the History Center. Step back in time to the nostalgic days of Florida’s tourism industry, when automobiles took to the road with these unique campers in tow.

In-Gauge of Central Florida - Texas Church Incident Presentation and DiscussionWhen: 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 21Where: Grace Baptist Church of Winter Haven130 Avenue G SE, Winter HavenFree seminar on the December 29, 2019, West Freeway Church of Christ shooting in White Settlement, Texas. In-Gauge staff say this will be an analysis of what went right and what went wrong and the lessons to be learned. Admission by Eventbrite ticket only, found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-church-incident-analysis-discussion-tickets-87872054681.

Coffee & Conversation: State of the CityPresented by Tinsley Family ConcessionsWhen: 8 a.m. Friday, January 31Where: The Ritz Theatre263 W. Central Avenue, Winter HavenJoin Winter Haven City Manager Mike Herr and his team for a "state of the city" presentation during which they will review the numerous capital projects underway, strategies for Winter Haven to stay ahead of the rapid growth and various other initiatives happening for the city. Tickets are $20 and include breakfast. Learn more and purchase tickets by visiting https://www.winterhavenchamber.com/.

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The bill (SB 1088), sponsored by Senate Education Chairman Manny Diaz Jr., R-Hialeah, is meant to be a vehicle for the governor’s pitch to set a $47,500 minimum salary for public school teachers. It will be considered Jan. 13 by the Senate Education Committee. The bill says school districts would be able to use money from a “teacher salary enhancement allocation” to boost teacher pay. The bill adds the allocation would be included in the fiscal 2020-2021 state budget.

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FAX: 863-967-1723NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

WEBB'S TOWING gives Notice ofForeclosure of Lien and intent to sellthese vehicles on 01/17/2020, 09:00am at 719 MAGNOLIA AVE AU-BURNDALE, FL 33823-4109, pursu-ant to subsection 713.78 of the Flor-ida Statues. WEBB'S TOWING re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and or/all bids.1FAFP25105G1363762005 FORD1FMPU17L64LB275852004 FORD1FTXW42RX8EB388232008 FORD1HGCG6651XA1472541999 HONDA2C4GP54L75R2109272005 CHRYSLER4A3AK34T68E0157162008 MITSUBISHI4A4MM31S24E0791632004 MITSUBISHIKNDJF7245672921122006 KIAJanuary 8, 2020 | 27704

RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/20/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-

READY SET TOW INC803 OLD WINTER HAVEN RD

AUBURNDALE, FL 33823863-934-0386

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALEREADY SET TOW INC gives noticeof foreclosure of lien and intent tosell these vehicles at 9:00 am, at803 OLD WINTER HAVEN RD., AU-BURNDALE, FLORIDA 33823, pur-suant to subsection 713.78 of theFlorida Statutes. READY SET TOWINC reserves the right to accept orreject any and/or all bids.AUCTION on 02-08-2020 9 A.M.1997 CHEVROLET1GCEC19R7VE253668January 8, 2020 27906

Public Notice

RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/21/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.1FAHP56S42A2071262002 FORDJanuary 8, 2020 26532

RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/21/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.5FNRL5H90EB1226242014 HONDAJanuary 8, 2020 26536

RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/22/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.JYARN17E0CA0086742012 YAMAHAJanuary 8, 2020 26812

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALENotice of Public Sale of the con-tents of the following storage unitslocated at Edgewood Mini Storage,2200 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland,Florida, 33803. The sale will be onFriday January 31, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Units contain household goods.Unit # Tenant Name25 O'Shonta Lawson98 Claudia Broadnax117 Claudia Broadnax123 Cody Jeffries150 Shannon Mc Gillen167 Lakiesha Hargrove191 Heather Ahmad229 Dakota Gilliam254 William Enamorado294 Brittany Sciarretta310 Carrie Rivers317 Letricia Creel329 Sherica Sanders331 Susannah Horn409 Deborah Wyrosdick411 Jessica Jackson412 Amanda Enamorado424 Kendrix Gardner427 Angelia Sams437 Tisha Cross447 Skyla Mckinstry458 Tyarna Clayton480 Shante Taylor481 Nicholas Carino563 Calvin Bridges576 Jeanine Jones578 Tammy Brogdon582 Christopher Beall585 Luis Carde598 Michele Morgan612 Richard Cobb, Jr.627 Jaquise Wilson634 Ruthye Smith643 Deborah Holder647 William Rolon654 Jeanine Jones661 Kaneka Boyd667 Donise Durham680 Kathleen Hendrix701 Simon Hayman750 William Rolon787 Cheryl SmithSale being held to satisfy landlords'lien. Seller reserves the right to re-ject any/all bids and to withdrawany unit from sale. Cash only.Contents to be removed within 24hours.Edgewood Mini Storage2200 E. Edgewood DriveLakeland, FL 33803Phone: (863) 667-0916Fax: (863) 665-1173Email:edgewoodministorage@gmail.comJanuary 8, 15, 2020 27243

Publick Notice

CLASSIFIED/LEGALSCHOOL BOARD OF POLK

COUNTY, FLORIDANOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING OR HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board will hold a public meet-ing or hearing to which all persons are invited.January Meeting ScheduleDate/Time/Purpose:1) January 14, 2020 9:00 A.M. – Work Session2) January 14, 2020 1:00 P.M. – Special School Board Meeting3) January 14, 2020 1:30 P.M. – Extended Work Session4) January 28, 2020 12:30 P.M. - Work Session5) January 28, 2020 5:00 P.M. - Board MeetingLocation: District Office, 1915 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830Assistance: If you require any type of an accommodation because of a disability to participate in the public meeting or hearing, please call the Office of Equity and Compliance at (863) 534-0513. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact us by calling the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.Appeal Notice: Notice is given in accor-dance with § 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that a record is required to appeal any decision the School Board makes at a public meeting or hearing. Those mak-ing an appeal need to preserve a verba-tim record of the proceeding at their own expense, usually with a court re-porter. The record must include the es-sential testimony and evidence required for any such appeal.For further information about this public meeting or hearing, please con-tact the Superintendent’s Office of the School Board of Polk County, Florida, P.O. Box 391, Bartow, Florida 33831, at 863-534-0521.Dated: January 6, 2020By: Lori Cunningham, Board ChairAttest: Jacqueline M. Byrd, Secretary

Public Notice

For Sale: General2 BACKYARD SOLAR UNITS1800&1800 power house$1750.00 for both plus panels.863-258-3148. Due to ROBOc a l l s ; l e a v e v o i c e m a i lw/name,number,and best timefor me to call you back.

Help Wanted: GeneralCDL-A Drivers:$1500 Bonus

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RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/23/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.YS3FB49Y4811211022008 SAABJanuary 8, 2020 26885

RITCHEYS WRECKER ANDTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC2080 INDUSTRIAL PARK RDMULBERRY, FL 33860-9619

PHONE: 863-425-0888FAX: 863-425-0899

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALER I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sel l these vehicles on1/28/2020, 8:00 am at 2080 INDUS-TRIAL PARK RD MULBERRY, FL33860-9619, pursuant to subsection713.78 of the Florida Statutes.R I T C H E Y S W R E C K E R A N DTRANSPORT SERVICE LLC re-serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.2C4GP54LX5R1607522005 CHRYSLERJanuary 15, 2020

Gator Towing & Automotive ofPolk County, LLC.

1505 E Hooker StreetBartow, Fl. 33830

863-519-4665 fax 863-533-5317PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE

January 20, 2020,9:00am2010 Nissan AltimaVIN# 1N4AL2AP9AN442773January 22, 2020, 9:00am2011 AzurVIN# 537LS7D46BT0679382006 Ford 006000VIN# 1FTPX14576NA315712014 Ford F250SDVIN# 1FT7X2A68EEA104072005 Ford ExplorerVIN# 1FMZU63K15UA19776January 27, 2020, 9:00am2011 BMW 5-SeriesVIN# WBAFR9C50BC758219January 8, 2020 | 27703

Notice Under Fictitious NameLaw Pursuant to Section

865.09,Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned, desiringto engage in business under thefictitious name of DAD'S RVOUTLET. Located at 5990 BCypress Gardens Rd, in theCounty of Polk, In the City ofWinter Haven, Florida 33884 in-tends to register the said namewith the Division of corpora-tions of the Florida Departmentof State, Tallahassee, Florida.Dated at Winter Haven, Florida,this 6th day of January, 2020.Dad's RV Outlet

January 8, 2020 | 28049

serves the right to accept or rejectany and/or all bids.JTDKTUD37CD5198802012 TOYOTAJanuary 8, 2020 26363

Notice of IntentMosaic Fertilizer, LLC., hereafter referred to as Owner, is seeking qualified Bidders to provide

land reclamation for a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Non-Mandatory Land Reclamation Program located at the former Kingsford Mine in Sections 1 and 12, Township 31 South, Range 22 East, Hillsborough County, Florida and Sections 6 and 7, Township 31 South, Range 23 East, Polk County, Florida. The parcel is identified as IMC-K-H (476.8 acres). The pro-posed work involves vegetation clearing, general earthwork, upland revegetation, and establishment of vegetation.

It is the intent of the Owner to seek fixed-price, lump-sum bids for all efforts required to fully ac-complish reclamation as described in the plans and specifications and by direction of the Engineer (Florida Engineering and Design, Inc., hereafter referred to as FEDINC). A complete package of Bid Documents for this project may be obtained from FEDINC, 255 County Road 555 South, Bartow, Florida, by calling Ashley O’Neal at (863) 665-6363 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to pickup. A Plan Set can be obtained for a non-refundable cost of $150.00.

Previous experience with reclamation of disturbed phosphate lands is a requirement for qualifica-tion. Bidders will be required to provide a list of completed or active projects on, or before, the date of the pre-bid conference. The list is to be “the Contractor’s relevant experience statement” and shall include the project name and/or parcel number, acreage, contract value, date completed, current status (if active), Owner’s name and address, and a telephone number of the Owner’s representative.

All prospective bidders qualified, will be invited to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on Monday January 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT), at the FEDINC Office. The conference will provide qualified bidders with an opportunity to discuss all aspects of the plans, specifications and bidding documents with the Engineer and Owner and shall conclude with a site review. “No bid will be considered from a bidder who fails to attend the pre-bid conference.”

Each prospective bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the En-gineer, and their respective employees, arising out of the qualification of prospective bidders or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.

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