Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas!

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Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas! Customers want more from a pool service than just a clean pool.  They want the assurance of knowing that all their pool equipment is working properly and that their calls with any questions or concerns will be returned promptly.  They want assurance that their pools will be serviced as promised. Blue Thumb Pool Care is reliable and dependable, and provides quality work at a reasonable price. If you want quality pool maintenance at reasonable prices, including Residential Service, equipment repairs, upgrades and remodeling, then give Blue Thumb Pool Care a call today. Free Home Estimate For a free at home estimate call 863-528-0979 or email us at [email protected]

 

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Watercolor Painting Class at Lake Wales Public Library

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Watercolor Painting Class at Lake Wales Public Library

Watercolor Painting Class at LW Public Library

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The Lake Wales Public Library will host Watercolor Painting Classes on Saturday afternoons, 1 until 4 p.m., beginning March 5 and continuing each Saturday through March 26.   Award-winning watercolor artist, Don Porter will teach these classes.

 

Don Porter has exhibited works in studios throughout the South and Midwest including The Cincinnati Commerce Center, The Knoxville Zoo, Gatlinburg’s PAWS Gallery, Willow Bay Gallery and The Cityside Gallery of Knoxville, Touch of Class, Sarasota and John Collette Fine Art, Highlands, North Carolina.

 

The March classes are part of the library’s Lifelong Library Experience series, sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation.  Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation has underwritten the cost of the instruction.  Students pay a $5 registration fee for the entire four-week series.  A supply list will be provided at the time of registration Participants are responsible for the supplies.

 

The class is limited to 10 students; no prior experience is needed.  Instruction will be provided for all levels.

 

WaRegistration for Porter’s Watercolor Classes is now available at the library.  The registration fee must be paid at that time.

 

For information, or to register for the class call 863-678-4004 or email [email protected].  Don Porter’s website is Don’s website is http://donporterwatercolor.com.

 

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Photographer & Author, Gary Monroe Presents “The Highwaymen: Florida’s African American Landscape Painters at Lake Wales Public Library

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Photographer & Author, Gary Monroe Presents “The Highwaymen: Florida’s African American Landscape Painters at Lake Wales Public Library

Photographer & Author, Gary Monroe Presents “The Highwaymen: Florida’s African American Landscape Painters at Lake Wales Public Library

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In honor of Black History Month the Lake Wales Library Association – Friends of the Library and the Florida Humanities Council present photographer and author, Gary Monroe.  Mr. Monroe has written extensively on The Highwaymen, self-taught African American artist who painted idyllic versions of the Florida landscapes in the 1960s and 1970s.

 

Monroe’s lively talk relates the story of these now-acclaimed artists who sold their paintings door to door in Florida during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.  Their paintings are now recognized as indigenous Florida art and are celebrated and widely collected.

 

Gary Monroe wrote the seminal book that introduced The Highwaymen to the world.  In The Highwaymen: Florida’s African-American Landscape Painters Monroe told the story of these artists and their contribution to shaping Florida’s popular image.

 

He successfully nominated Florida’s Highwaymen into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.

 

This program is free and open to all and begins at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 18 in the Lake Wales Public Library’s Schoenoff Meeting Room.

 

For details call 863.678.4004, visit the library’s website, www.cityoflakewales.com/library or Facebook, Lake Wales Public Library or Friends of the Lake Wales Public Library.

Bartow High School Teacher Arrested for DUI

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Bartow High School Teacher Arrested for DUI

Bartow High School Teacher Arrested For DUI

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Around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016, PCSO deputies arrested 51-year-old Anthony Stanciu of Lake Daisy Drive in unincorporated Winter Haven for one count DUI after he crashed into a mailbox heading home from the Lake Wales Mardi Gras parade. Stanciu told deputies he is a mathematics teacher at Bartow High School.

According to a PCSO affidavit, Stanciu’s vehicle hit a concrete mailbox at 62 Lake Daisy Blvd. Stanciu was observed by responding deputies with slurred speech, and deputies could smell the impurities of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. Stanciu told deputies he drank three beers at the Lake Wales Mardi Gras parade, and was heading home when he crashed into the mailbox.

Stanciu performed three field sobriety tests and exhibited several signs of impairment. Upon being booked into the jail, Stanciu gave two breath samples for a breath analysis test, which showed two separate readings of .195 and .205 alcohol content.

Stanciu was booked into the Polk County Jail, and later released after posting $500 bond

Polk County Fire Rescue Recognizes Old and New at January Ceremony

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Polk County Fire Rescue Recognizes Old and New at January Ceremony
Polk County Fire Rescue Recognizes Old and New at January Ceremony
Polk County, FL – (Feb. 8, 2016) – At Polk County Fire Rescue’s recent promotional and oath of office ceremonies held on Jan. 13 and 14, more than 20 men and women were recognized.
The ceremony,  held at the Polk State College Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven,  took the time to recognize select individuals for their years of service, several newly promoted individuals and a few new hires as well.
During the ceremony, EMT Billie Williams was recognized for 10 years of service, new Training Captain Todd Tanner was recognized for 25 years of service, and Battalion Chief Jeff Calcutt, Battalion Chief Steve Lajoie and Battalion Medical Chief Steve Powell were recognized for 30 years of service to the division.
Polk County Fire Rescue also awarded several Unit Citations for ‘outstanding performance, dedication and service to the residents and visitors of Polk County, Fla.’ Scott Huff, Phillip Riddle, Brian Steger, Shawn Stewart and Rob Williams were all awarded for their performance extinguishing a fire and preserving as much evidence as possible at an active crime scene where SWAT Paramedic John Mikula had recently been shot and injured in a standoff.
Jennifer Huff, Scott Huff and Phillip Riddle were promoted to Lieutenant.
Jason Brock and Ryan Moore were promoted to Engineer.
Ashley Meyer was promoted to Paramedic.
Larry Bennett, Murphy Hanley, Bruce Lee and Michael Zarle were appointed to serve as Chaplains.
Newly hired firefighters Nathan Duncan, Devon Heathfield and Chad Kuschel took their oaths of office.
“I am continually reminding our folks that every moment of every day, whether on- or off-duty, they are representing PCFR and the Board of County Commissioners,” said Polk County Fire Rescue Chief David Cash. “We exist for one reason, to serve the residents and visitors of Polk County, and the men and women recognized at this ceremony have done exactly that. We are proud of their work.”
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Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is a division of the Board of County Commissioners. PCFR provides fire and emergency medical services to residents in a 2000 square mile area, as well as provides mutual aid to surrounding cities and counties. PCFR has more than 525 full time employees throughout 48 stations, which run more than 80,000 calls each year.
Polk County Fire Rescue holds promotional and oath of office ceremonies at Polk State College Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven.
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Chief David Cash presents Battalion Medical Chief Steve Powell with his 30-year ribbon.
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Newly promoted lieutenant Scott Huff pins his newly promoted wife Lieutenant Jennifer Huff.
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Calling All Golfers! Annual Golf Tournament next Month!

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Calling All Golfers! Annual Golf Tournament next Month!

Calling all golfers! Our annual golf tournament next month is looking for foursomes and sponsors. This is a great chance to give back to some very appreciative and hard working students! Message me for more info or mail the attached registration form to Roosevelt Academy.

 

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Polk County Upgrades Emergency Services

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Polk County Upgrades Emergency Services

 

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Polk County, FL – (Feb. 5, 2016) –Polk County Fire Rescue has recently increased its level of customer care by upgrading their fire engines in the communities of Loughman and West Frostproof, equipping them with advanced lifesaving equipment and staffing them with a paramedic 24/7. These new upgrades bring the total number Advanced Life Support (ALS) engines in the county to 13.

ALS engines are required to staff at least one paramedic on-board, as they are able to provide more advanced medical services than an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  The now 13 fire stations in Polk County with ALS apparatus ensures that Polk’s residents and visitors will be able to receive more advanced medical care faster.

“Our goal in any medical emergency is always to get a paramedic on-scene as quickly as possible”, said Polk County Fire Rescue Chief David Cash. “Their advanced treatments and ability to administer medications could be the difference between life and death.”

He added that while EMTs may arrive on-scene first, they are able to begin life saving measures and can inform the en route paramedic of the severity of the situation so that when the paramedic arrives they are better prepared for what measures need to be taken.

During emergencies, Polk County Fire Rescue will always send out the closest engine available. Thanks to a series of interlocal agreements between many municipalities, the closest available responder, regardless of what department they work for, will be dispatched to the scene.

“When someone calls 9-1-1, they don’t care about what logo is on the side of the vehicle that shows up,” Cash said. “They just want an emergency responder there as soon as possible.”

By upgrading these engines, PCFR has better dispersed paramedics throughout the county, providing these two areas with critical support closer than previously available.

In addition to the upgraded engines in Loughman and West Frostproof, ALS apparatus currently exist in the following areas: Bradley, Caloosa Lake, Four Corners, Highland City, Indian Lake Estates, Lake Hamilton, Polk City, Providence, Sleepy Hill, Sun Air and Willow Oak.

Polk County Fire rescue is pleased to increase its customer care quality and will continue making improvements to ensure they are providing the highest level of support possible.

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Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is a division of the Board of County Commissioners. PCFR provides fire and emergency medical services to residents in a 2000 square mile area, as well as provides mutual aid to surrounding cities and counties. PCFR has more than 525 full time employees throughout 48 stations, which run more than 80,000 calls each year.

Valentines Day is Just Around the Corner! The Oasis Spa has the Perfect Gifts

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Valentines Day is Just Around the Corner! The Oasis Spa has the Perfect Gifts
Valentines Day is just around the corner, leave the pamper to us and give your loved one a Spa Gift Certificate to The Oasis!

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Fun Friday – Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition Saturday from 10 AM – 5:30 PM

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Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition

 

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Feb 6, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Annual Budweiser Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition is hosted each February and is Florida BBQ Association’s State Championship. Funds raised benefit the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Haines City. More than 80 teams from across the country will compete for the Florida State Grand Champion title. Unique entertainment includes a Cypress Water Sports Ski Show on beautiful Lake Cannon.

Come for BBQ on Saturday, February 6th. The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m.with the national anthem and an aerial flyover. Awards for the best chicken, ribs, pork, brisket and sauce will be announced at 5:30 p.m. Can’t wait? Start the party on Friday, February 5th during the event’s sponsor Beach Party. It’s open to the public at 8:00 p.m. for a $10 donation. Cash bar, live music, fireworks and more!

Funds raised will benefit the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Haines City.

2400 Havendale Blvd NW , Winter Haven, FL 33881

Autism Awareness Weekend at Rockin’ On The River February 26th – 28th

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Autism Awareness Weekend at Rockin’ On The River February 26th – 28th

This is Rockin’ on the River’s Second Annual fundraiser for Autism which benefits Our Children’s Academy in Lake Wales and other non-profit organizations who directly impact the autistic community. 

Free Admission but donations are welcome.

We will have 9 bands over the course of the 3 days. 

Friday, 2/26
6:00pm- 8:00pm Coastal Acoustics Barefoot, Duke Burr & T Micheal (at the firepit)
8:00pm- 12:00am Redhot Roosters (Liar’s Lair Saloon)

Saturday, 2/27
1:00pm- 3:00pm Redhot Roosters (River Stage)
4:00pm- 6:00pm Hunter Smith & Frienda (Rover Stage)
7:00pm- 9:00pm Next Level (River Stage)
9:30pm- 12:00am Raisin Cain (Liar’s Lair Saloon)

Sunday, 2/28
1:00pm- 4:00pm Nathan Baldwin (Liar’s Lair Saloon)
5:00pm- 8:00pm Blackwater (Liar’s Lair Saloon)

Sponsorships Available

Food Vendors
Rick’s Bar-B-Q
Tanner’s Lakeside
Havana’s Cuban Sandwich Shop
Kick- Yo- Butt (Bracken Smith)
Tulluah’s Table by the Sea

Raffles
50-50
Chest of Cheer

Rain of Shine. Bring your dancing shoes and chairs!!!

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