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Mr. Central Florida Photos by Amber Callaham An outstanding field of contestants was trying for the title of Mr. Central Florida, formerly known as Mr. Lakeland. Contestants raised funds to support the speech, language and hearing care needs of Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center patients that otherwise could not afford them. They used charm, swagger and technology to obtain donations, online votes and sponsorships. The winner of Mr. Central Florida was Dr. Matallana. Matt Schichtel and Dr. James Mammel (winner of Mr. Lakeland 2013).
Polk County Calendar of EVENTS December 14 History Day at Circle B Bar Reserve 1pm – 3pm | 4399 Winter Lake Road | Lakeland info@lakelandchamber.com December 20 & 21 Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcraker” Ballet 7:30 pm – 9:30pm | Florida Southern College 863-680-4296 December 24 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical 1pm | The Lakeland Center January 1 – February 11th Polk Senior Games Sign-Up www.PolkSeniorGames.org | 863-533-0055
2014 Mr. Central Florida, Dianne Small, John Small (contestant), Jacque Bowen, Jackie Speake, Misty Edwards and Joel Edwards. Dr. Herman Matallana.
January 10 KICKS TO BE A H.E.R.O. An Anti Bullying Kickball Tournament 8:30am – 5pm | Southwest Sports Complex January 16 & 17 Famous Tate Pro Rodeo Classic 8pm | Lakeland Civic Center www.lakelandprorodeo.com January 23 Light Up The Night 5K Food Truck & Party in Central Park 6:30 | Central Park | Winter Haven | 863-412-7007 January 24 Lake Wales Chorale Holiday Concert 7pm | Lake Wales Art Center | Updike Hall January 25 Pinewood Chamber Music Series 5pm | Bok Tower | Lake Wales January 30 & 31 19th Annual Lakeland Pig Fest 30th 3pm – 10pm & 31st 10am – 5pm Tiger Town Sports Complex
(Above) Gwen Johnson, Ruby Kimble, Delisia Pelt, Marcia Roberson and Marquitta Carter.
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(Right) Justin Callaham, Rachel Cashdollar, Katherina Schichtel, Matt Schichtel (contestant), Katherine Fitzwater, Kyle Jensen, Lauren Jensen and Gregor Ruthven.