MANCIL NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

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MANCIL NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

 

 Lake Wales Medical Center Names Kaylie Mancil, RN, Employee of the month. Mancil has worked at the hospital since 2010. Read On DailyRidge.Com News

Lake Wales, FL – Kaylie Mancil, RN, was named November Employee of the month at Lake Wales Medical Center. Kaylie, who has worked for the hospital since 2010, was recognized for going above and beyond with a post-surgical patient and family. She also received the Gold Cup Award for outstanding service.

 

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Photo info: Nursing Director Jessica Deckard, left, congratulates Kaylie Mancil, RN, for being selected Employee of the Month at Lake Wales Medical Center.

A Day Of Fun For The Family Coming To Winter Haven On Jan 28th

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A Day Of Fun For The Family Coming To Winter Haven On Jan 28th

A Day Of Fun For The Family Coming To Winter Haven On Jan 28, 2016. The day starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

 

Sometimes things just line up right for a “perfect storm” of family fun for the day and January 28th in Winter Haven is one of those days!

The day starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Enjoy pancakes for breakfast served by local celebrity chefs while supporting programs benefiting children through the Winter Haven Kiwanis Foundation. $7 all-you-can-eat (children 5 & under eat FREE!) on Saturday, January 28 from 7am-12pm at St John’s United Methodist Church.

Gift Basket drawings and free entertainment for all ages. Proceeds support programs benefiting children and families in the greater Winter Haven area.

Next up is Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

This is an hour long exercise program in Central Park at the Fountain. Athletic trainers from different wellness centers in the community lead the exercises. No reservation is required, just show up.

After working off breakfast at the Fountain; there’s plenty of shopping to be done at the 4th Saturday Markets in Downtown Winter Haven which goes from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

This market takes place in downtown Winter Haven and is a free community event. You can bring your entire family and even your pet! They offer fresh produce, food, arts, crafts and music.

And to round out the day, enjoy some time with the family at the Winter Haven Library for the Saturday Afternoon Family Movies.

The WH Library presents Saturday Afternoon Family Movies every second and fourth Saturdays of every month at 2 p.m. and food and drinks are welcome.

January 28th will feature the 2016 movie, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). The story is about a girl named Sophie that encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

Now that’s a Saturday to remember!……Hope to see you there!!

Contacts are below for more information on these events:

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
For more information visit www.winterhavenkiwanis.org/pancakes, www.facebook.com/WinterHavenKiwanis, email [email protected] or call (863) 206-8144.

Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain- No reservations required-Just Show Up

4th Saturday Markets in Downtown Winter Haven-
For more information on attending or being a vendor, please contact Sergio Cruz at [email protected].

Saturday Afternoon Family Movies- Call the WH Library at (863) 291-5880

Pictures from 2016 event

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Sandwich Shop Robbery Suspect Sought

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Sandwich Shop Robbery Suspect Sought

15672533_1387541984645752_1741300167893286190_nWinter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect who robbed Jersey Mike’s Subs (800 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven). On 12-27-16 at approximately 4:12 p.m. the below pictured suspect entered the store and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect indicates he has a weapon under the red covering in his right hand though none was seen by the employee.
The suspect, who is wearing a dark colored shirt, blue shorts and has a white shirt trying to hide his face, goes behind the counter and takes money from the register. He removes the covering as he leaves the store. The cashier was uninjured.
The suspect ran out of the store south on 6th St SE. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter responded and multiple WHPD units searched, but were unable to locate the suspect.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Charles Bolton at 863-401-2256 or call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Lake Wales Man Charged With Murder In Winter Haven 

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Lake Wales Man Charged With Murder In Winter Haven 

– Winter Haven Police Press Release –

Winter Haven Police have charged a Lake Wales man in the shooting death of Jimmie Lee Rogers, Jr.

Today (12-27-16) detectives charged 26 year-old Julian William Bird, (2206 Karen St., Lake Wales) in the Nov. 18 early-morning shooting death of Jimmie Lee Rogers Jr. as he arrived at his apartment parking area.
Detectives charged Bird with first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery. Bird is currently in the Polk County Jail on first-degree murder charges in the death of a Lake Wales gas station owner in October of this year. On 12-24-16, Lake Wales detectives charged Bird in the death of Mohammed Allam.
Based on tips and coordination with the Lake Wales Police Department detectives, Bird was identified as the shooter in Rogers’ death. Subsequent interviews revealed that Bird and two others (yet to be identified) decided they were going to rob Rogers and waited for him at his Ave. J NW apartment complex. When he arrived, Bird confronted Rogers at the driver’s side window before Rogers put his vehicle in park. Bird fired into the car striking Rogers causing his foot to come off of the brake and sent the vehicle rolling into the back of an adjacent apartment. Rogers died at the scene.
“Once again, this is evidence of how committed our detectives are and the tremendous cooperation we receive from other agencies in our County to get these dangerous criminals off the street” said Chief Charlie Bird. 

Central Florida Scammers Target Elderly In Tree Trimming Scam

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Central Florida Scammers Target Elderly In Tree Trimming Scam

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Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Sheriff’s detectives need the public’s help identifying two burglary suspects. On December 26, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of two separate burglaries that appear to be connected. In both cases, the victims reported that they were approached by suspects offering to do some tree trimming in the back yards of their houses.

While one of the suspects distracted the victim, the other suspect was committing a burglary at their
home.

The suspects are described as two tan skin males in their early to mid-20’s with slim builds. They were last seen driving a white, pickup truck (possibly extended cab) with paint cans or buckets in the bed. Anyone with information is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000 dollars.

Polk County Man Suffers Burns & Loses 2 Dogs During Home Fire Tuesday

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Polk County Man Suffers Burns & Loses 2 Dogs During Home Fire Tuesday

Lakeland, Florida – Just after 1 p.m. Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 521 Woodland Ave, Lakeland.

One person was injured and two dogs died. According to the latest reports from Polk County Fire Rescue says man burned in fire has only minor injuries. Red Cross called in to assist the displaced family.

Crews were able to quickly stop the fire from spreading to a nearby trailer park. One of the homes nearby received some damage from the fire.

Four adult males and one adult female, who lived at the home, were displaced and the Red Cross was called to assist with food, clothing and shelter.

It is believed the fire started in the kitchen area, though the exact cause is not clear. The State Fire Marshal was called to investigate.

Actress Carrie Fisher Dies At 60

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Actress Carrie Fisher Dies At 60

​Carrie Fisher died Tuesday morning … days after suffering a massive heart attack on board a flight from London to LAX … a family spokesperson has confirmed.


Fisher died Tuesday morning … days after suffering the heart attack. 

People on the plane performed CPR on Carrie and once the flight landed, paramedics rushed her to UCLA Medical Center on Friday. 

Carrie had been on a publicity tour for her new book, “The Princess Diarist.” The book recently made headlines because she wrote about having an affair with co-star Harrison Ford while shooting the original ‘Star Wars‘ movies.


December 27 – This Day In History “Radio City Music Hall” Opens & More

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December 27 – This Day In History “Radio City Music Hall” Opens & More

At the height of the Great Depression, thousands turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall, a magnificent Art Deco theater in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people, a place of beauty where ordinary people could see high-quality entertainment. Since its 1932 opening, more than 300 million people have gone to Radio City to enjoy movies, stage shows, concerts, and special events.

Radio City Music Hall was the brainchild of the billionaire John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who decided to make the theater the cornerstone of the Rockefeller Complex he was building in a formerly derelict neighborhood in midtown Manhattan. The theater was built in partnership with the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and designed by Donald Deskey. The result was an Art Deco masterpiece of elegance and grace constructed out of a diverse variety of materials, including aluminum, gold foil, marble, permatex, glass, and cork. Geometric ornamentation is found throughout the theater, as is Deskey’s central theme of the “Progress of Man.” The famous Great Stage, measuring 60 feet wide and 100 feet long, resembles a setting sun. Its sophisticated system of hydraulic-powered elevators allowed spectacular effects in staging, and many of its original mechanisms are still in use today.

In its first four decades, Radio City Music Hall alternated as a first-run movie theater and a site for gala stage shows. More than 700 films have premiered at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. In the late 1970s, the theater changed its format and began staging concerts by popular music artists. The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, which debuted in 1933, draws more than a million people annually. The show features the high-kicking Rockettes, a precision dance troupe that has been a staple at Radio City since the 1930s.

In 1999, the Hall underwent a seven-month, $70 million restoration. Today, Radio City Music Hall remains the largest indoor theater in the world.

To Read More About Today Go To: History.Com – This Day In History

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Don’t let your A/C maintenance go! You need to get your A/C system checked and cleaned by the professionals at Iceberg Air Conditioning.

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Don’t let your A/C maintenance go! You need to get your A/C system checked and cleaned by the professionals at Iceberg Air Conditioning.

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Samuel Eugene Poole, Jr. 91 of Lake Wales Passed Away December 8, 2016

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Samuel Eugene Poole, Jr. 91 of Lake Wales Passed Away December 8, 2016

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Samuel Eugene Poole, Jr. , 91, of Lake Wales, FL passed away December 8, 2016.    Born December 19, 1924, Mr. Poole spent his childhood in Newton, GA. In December 1942, just ten days shy of his 18th birthday, he volunteered for military service and in February 1943, was sworn in to the Army Air Corps.  Captain Poole served with distinction during World War II as a B-17 pilot with the 8th Air Force, flying 35 missions over Germany.  He was the youngest B17 pilot to fly in combat in the European theatre and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times during his military service.  Aviation remained his life-long passion.  Mr. Poole graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1954.   He was president, general manager and captain of Southern Flyer Airlines, Inc. and president of Lake Wales Air Services.  In October 2010 he was awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award by the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team honoring his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.  He retired with over 20,000 flight hours.  He is survived by his six loving children, Katherine (Charles), Samuel III (Margaret), David, Diane, Ingrid and Fredrik; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  A private memorial service will be held in July 2017 during the family reunion in Crescent Beach, FL.   In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 South Clyde Morris Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

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