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LRC Provides Fall Enrichment Opportunities for Student Success

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LRC Provides Fall Enrichment Opportunities for Student Success
LRC Provides Fall Enrichment Opportunities for Student Success

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POLK COUNTY, FLA. (August 29, 2016) – Each school year brings both challenges and opportunities to many students. The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. (LRC) will offer fall enrichment programs for all grade levels to help combat these challenges while creating opportunities.
 
High school students will have the opportunity to become test-wise with SAT and ACT preparation. Both courses will provide students in grades 9-12 the problem-solving strategies, test-specific techniques and motivation needed to build confidence while reducing test anxiety, allowing them to achieve their best possible score.
 
SAT Prep is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays with three courses this semester: September 6-29, 2016; October 4-27, 2016 and November 1-December 1, 2016.
 
ACT Prep is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays with two courses this semester: September 26-October 19, 2016 and October 24-November 16, 2016.
 
Each will take place from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for four weeks at the Learning Resource Center and will include one Saturday writing session from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost of the full SAT Prep or ACT Prep course is $440.
 
Both high school and middle school students will have the opportunity to join grade-appropriate study skills courses that will provide motivational strategies and study techniques, enabling them to become more effective learners. Study Habits of Successful Students for grades 6-8 will take place on Mondays during September 26-October 24, 2016, while Get the Competitive Edge…College Success Planning for grades 9-12 will take place on Mondays during October 31-December 5, 2016. Both courses will are scheduled for five weeks from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center in Lakeland. The cost for each is $145.
 
In addition to the programs mentioned, LRC offers year-round one-to-one tutoring throughout Polk County for students of all levels. Highly-qualified teachers will provide each student with customized, academic opportunities designed to meet the student’s individual learning style.
Thanks to United Way of Central Florida, LRC is able to offer a sliding fee scale. Scholarships are also available for families with a documented financial need. For questions or to enroll in any of the courses, please visit the Learning Resource Center online at LRCPolk.com or call 863-688-9477.
 
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About Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc.: The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. is a nonprofit, United Way educational provider. LRC has a proud 41-year history of offering high-quality academic programs to help students maximize their learning potential. For more information, please visit LRC online at LRCPolk.com or call 863.688.9477.

Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

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  • Prep time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 3 to 4 cups of salsa

When using fresh chile peppers always taste first before adding! Some peppers are hotter than others and you really can’t tell unless you taste them. Just take a very small taste. You’ll be able to gauge the heat of the pepper and will be better able to judge how much you need.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 medium sized fresh tomatoes (from 1 lb to 1 1/2 lb), stems removed
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 serrano chiles or 1 jalapeño chile (stems, ribs, seeds removed), less or more to taste
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of dried oregano (crumble in your fingers before adding), more to taste
  • Pinch of ground cumin, more to taste

Method

1 Start by roughly chopping the tomatoes, chiles, and onions. Be very careful while handling the chile peppers. If you can, avoid touching the cut peppers with your hands. (I often use disposable gloves or hold the peppers with a plastic sandwich bag.) Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after handling and avoid touching your eyes for several hours. Set aside some of the seeds from the peppers. If the salsa isn’t hot enough, you can add a few for more heat.

2 Place all of the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse only a few times, just enough to finely dice the ingredients, not enough to purée. If you don’t have a food processor, you can finely dice by hand.

3 Place in a serving bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the chilies make the salsa too hot, add some more chopped tomato. If not hot enough, carefully add a few of the seeds from the chilies, or add a little more ground cumin.

Let sit for an hour for the flavors to combine.

Serve with chips, tortillas, tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, pinto or black beans.

 

North Central Landfill closed on Labor Day

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North Central Landfill closed on Labor Day
North Central Landfill closed on Labor Day
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BARTOW, Fla. (August 29, 2016) – The North Central Landfill will be closed on Labor Day, which is Monday, September 5. Also, no residential collection services (including all garbage, yard waste collection and recycling) in all unincorporated areas will occur on that day.
 
The North Central Landfill will re-open on Tuesday, September 6. Collection services will be delayed by one day. Therefore, those who receive collection services on Monday can expect it to occur on Tuesday, Tuesday’s collection will be on Wednesday, Wednesday’s collection will be on Thursday, Thursday’s collection will be on Friday and Friday’s Collection will be on Saturday.
 
Regularly scheduled pick-ups will resume the following Monday.

** WINTER HAVEN POLICE WARN CITIZENS OF FRAUDULENT CALLS USING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER ***

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** WINTER HAVEN POLICE WARN CITIZENS OF FRAUDULENT CALLS USING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER ***
** WINTER HAVEN POLICE WARN CITIZENS OF FRAUDULENT CALLS USING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER ***
Scam-Alert
Winter Haven Police have received numerous calls from citizens who are saying they are receiving phone calls regarding either crime reports or investigations.
The caller is a male with an Indian accent who has said one of two things. Either the citizen needs to “get a copy of a report” or “you are currently under investigation.” The caller immediately hangs up before the citizen has time to inquire.
There have been no threatening messages thus far and the caller has not identified himself as being from the Department.
This could certainly be a ploy that could ultimately lead the caller to demand the citizen to purchase ITune cards or some other form of payment.
Please let it be clear that the Winter Haven Police Department is NOT sending out any messages or making phone calls to citizens in this manner.
Anyone with the Winter Haven Police Department who contacts a citizen does so by identifying themselves immediately.
We ask that anyone who receives a call like this contact the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-291-5858 to report the incident.

Purr-Fect Paw-rty Hands Helping Paws 1 Year Anniversary

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Purr-Fect Paw-rty Hands Helping Paws 1 Year Anniversary

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Date Set For 2016 Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs Golf Tournament

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Date Set For 2016 Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs Golf Tournament

The dates have been set for the 2016 Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs Golf Tournament.

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October 20th-Practice round will be Thursday afternoon at Country Club of Winter Haven followed by dinner, drinks and auction at Grove Roots Brewery.

October 21st- The golf tournament will be held Friday morning at the Country Club of Winter Haven.

More info to come but save the date!

For more information call CCWH at (863) 324-6666

3-year-old Kaiden Shilling of Lake Alfred Celebrates Birthday at Eagle Ridge Mall

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3-year-old Kaiden Shilling of Lake Alfred Celebrates Birthday at Eagle Ridge Mall

3-year-old Kaiden Shilling of Lake Alfred celebrates Birthday at ER Mall

Kaiden Schilling of Lake Alfred celebrated his 3rd birthday with a party at the Eagle Ridge Mall hosted by his grandparents, Bruce and Paulette Schilling.

The party included a live DJ, face-painting, a balloon artist and even a 12ft tall stilt-walker.

Guests were treated to pizza from Brock’s Bistro and joined in a conga line that led to a free ride on the merry-go-round.

Kaiden then joined his grandfather to blow out the candles on his birthday cake celebrating his 3rd Birthday.

To celebrate your special event at the mall contact the Eagle Ridge Mall at (863) 676-2300.

 

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One Person Killed In ATV Accident At River Ranch

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One Person Killed In ATV Accident At River Ranch

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Lake Wales, Florida -Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide deputies responded to the River Ranch Hunt Club located off of County Road 630 in Lake Wales, after a 5:43 pm, call about an ATV crash on Saturday, August 27, 2016.

Through the investigation, deputies learned 38-year-old William Patrick Anderson of Sebastian Florida, was driving a white, 2015 Honda TRX 500 with a group of friends in a remote area of the property.

As the group of friends were westbound on a dirt road near the south edge of the property, the group drove up to a mud hole. Several members of the group were attempting to skirt the north edge when Anderson entered the center of the mud hole. As he was exiting, witnesses said he appeared to accelerate and “fish tail.”

The ATV flipped over trapping Anderson underneath. The group immediately stopped and turned the ATV over, and found Anderson unresponsive. They called 911 and attempted CPR. Anderson died at the scene.

Evidence located at the scene is consistent with the statements given by the victim’s friends. The group told deputies they had been consuming alcohol since mid-day. The victim was not wearing a helmet nor any other safety equipment.

There was no evidence to indicate any other vehicles or persons had been involved in the crash.

Lake Wales Police Searching For Pawn Shop Thief

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Lake Wales Police Searching For Pawn Shop Thief

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Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Police Department is attempting to identify the suspect in these photographs. On August 8, 2016 the suspect entered Pawn Smart, located at 112 SR60 West, took an electric tablet off the counter, concealed it under his shirt, and then exited the store without paying for it.

If you have information on the identity of the suspect please contact Kim Fairbanks at (863) 678-4223 extension 238 or email at [email protected]. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.

Tracy McGrady Community Empowerment Day Saturday

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Tracy McGrady Community Empowerment Day Saturday

2016-08-26 16.48.51Auburndale, Florida  – Basketball icon and philanthropist, Tracy McGrady, announces plans to host the Tracy McGrady Community Empowerment Day in his hometown. Presented in conjunction with the City of Auburndale Parks & Recreation Department, this event strives to provide essential tools and mentoring to local middle and high school students. Slated for Saturday, August 27 from 10:00am-4:00pm, attendees will enjoy a full day of inspiration, personal development and educational activities. The event will be held at the Auburndale Community Center located at 405 Bennett Street in Auburndale, FL. Featuring workshops on leadership, life skills and goal-setting, the Tracy McGrady Community Empowerment Day includes a solid roster of motivational speakers and experts. Guest speakers include Auburndale Mayor, Tom Pospichal; Former Pro Basketball Player & Business Leader, George Tinsley; youth advocate, Gregory Williams; Project P.U.S.H. Founder, CleRenda McGrady; and more. Tracy will also share his personal story and offer his insight on how to transform your future and achieve success.

“I believe that if you focus, work hard and follow your dreams, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. I am excited to come home and share my insight with the students of Auburndale and neighboring communities. It’s important for our youth to see what’s possible and be empowered to pursue their passions and create a better future for themselves and their families,” says McGrady. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, the event offers a power-packed day of fun and entertainment. Attendees will enjoy free food and drinks as well as a variety of games and activities. The event also features a mini-expo with exhibits from schools, community organizations and businesses.

Admission is complimentary. Free Tickets are available online at: https://tracymcgradycommunityday.eventbrite.com McGrady’s hoops tale began at Auburndale High School. He averaged 23.1 pts and 12.2 rebounds a game with the Bloodhounds. He entered the NBA Draft in 1997 as the 9th overall pick. McGrady went on to become one of the most recognizable and accomplished players in the league. McGrady played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs. Throughout his career, helping others and giving back to the communities that supported him has always been important. Hosting a community event is an extension of his mission to mentor and empower the next generation. Partnering with the City of Auburndale and hosting the event at the community center is a reflection of his commitment to his hometown. “Parks and Recreation is always excited to provide venues for community events such as what Tracy McGrady is hosting at the Auburndale Community Center. Events of this nature have such a great opportunity to impact our local families. The event will teach quality lessons to help encourage and motivate families to become stronger and well equipped for struggles that may come their way,” says Parks & Recreation Director, Cody McGhee. Sponsored by The Tracy & CleRenda McGrady Foundation, the event is open to the public. Middle and high students as well as their families are encouraged to register and attend. For more information about the Tracy McGrady Community Empowerment Day or to request an interview, contact Danielle Pollard at [email protected] or call 404-372-9698. For information and directions to Auburndale Community Center, contact Eric Robinson at (863) 965-6362. About Tracy McGrady Tracy McGrady, commonly known as “T-Mac,” is a 7-time NBA All Star, 7X All NBA selection, and NBA scoring champion. He played 16 years in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs. Today, McGrady oversees various business endeavors and enjoys media broadcasting. He currently serves as a NBA Analyst on ESPN. www.tracymcgrady.com About City of Auburndale Incorporated in 1911, The City of Auburndale has 14,009 residents and is 25.3 square miles. The city prides itself as being the premiere place to live, work, play and shop. Learn more at auburndalefl.com. About Tracy & CleRenda McGrady Foundation The Tracy and CleRenda McGrady Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and their learning process. The Foundation supports various programs and has contributed thousands of dollars to numerous youth programs and charities. www.tracymcgradyfoundation.com.

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