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36 30th Annual Caladium Festival July 21, 2021 CLASSIC FROM PAGE 9 And so, you’re breeding for that look, only with a flatter leaf, so we got two out there now that we’re evaluating this year.” Another impressive feat of Classic Caladiums is in the summer of 2019, when they teamed up with Lowe’s for an interior caladium production trial run. “We developed the recipe and what the growing practices for these caladiums would be, to last in the household. We developed a practice that would keep them from stretching three or four weeks and you can enjoy them in your house, then move them outside and continue to enjoy them,” explained Wallace. Classic Caladiums has also taken part of the Caladium Festival since 2017, after Hurricane Irma struck and devastated many of the caladiums. “In 2017, half of the farm was raised plastic and half was open fields, very similar to Lake Placid but only on sand,” explained Hartman. “We had an 85% loss on our open fields and had a 15% loss on our raised beds.” The team at Classic Caladiums is proud of the growth and amazing accomplishments that they have made since the company started in 2000. And as Dr. Hartman said, “I think we’ve just begun.” AMANDA FERNANDEZ/CORRESPONDENT Some of the patents that Classic Caladiums have accomplished. AMANDA FERNANDEZ/CORRESPONDENT Classics Caladiums manages 850 acres of production. This production puts Classic Caladiums as the biggest producers of Caladium bulbs in the world. Toby the Clown Foundation Toby The Clown Foundation, Inc. is an out growth of a large number of people who perform as clowns for educational and entertainment. They do performances at hospitals, nursing homes, children day care centers, libraries, churches, shut-ins, Hospice organizations, and schools. Mission: It has been proven that humor, smiles, love, and laughter has a definite benefit to a person’s health and well being. Come join us and help us spread this clown medicine to all. America First Air Conditioning & Heating Residential • Commercial Sales • Service • Installation Best Wishes to the “TOWN OF MURALS” “CALADIUM CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” Our Very Own-LAKE PLACID, For A Very Successful CALADIUM FESTIVAL! • Repairs • Air Scrubber • Air Purification• Ductwork • Preventative Maintenance • Quality Without Question • Over 40 Years Experience We have the FLAIR for AIR! adno=00067945 YOU CAN BE A CLOWN TOO! Clown classes in Nov. & Feb. FREE Admission 863-465-2920 109 West Interlake Blvd. Lake Placid, FL 33852 TobysClownFoundation.org Museum Hours: Tues-Fri 12-4 Sat 10-2 Visit our gift shop! adno=00066515 863-453-4741 www.americafirstac.com 2153 State Road 64 W, Avon Park Drug Free Workplace Licensed & Insured # CAC058656
July 21, 2021 30th Annual Caladium Festival 37 AMANDA FERNANDEZ/CORRESPONDENT Joni Warner shows the free DIY Kraft Kits for Kids section. ART FROM PAGE 19 Arts and Crafts Co-Op.” The Co-Op may no longer present the art competition, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find them showing their own arts and crafts for the festival. They have live art demonstrations for festival attendees and sell lunch inside the building. Sandi Cross, who handles advertising, said she loves the live demonstrations, AMANDA FERNANDEZ/CORRESPONDENT Co-Op founder Carol Mills with Co-Op President Joni Warner. due to the fact that it gets people involved. “It encourages people,” said Cross. “If somebody that does that at home, they come and see that it’s down here, then they ask ‘Oh, how can I put my stuff in?’” The building also serves as a rest place during the festival from the insufferable Florida heat. Jon Warner, president of the Co-Op, jokingly said people mainly come in for their air conditioning during festival time. Whether it’s taking up a workshop, selling or buying caladium-oriented crafts, being part of the art community or simply looking to escape the heat, the Caladium Arts and Crafts Co-Op may have something for everyone. HISTORY FROM PAGE 23 Every year since, the festival has been held in Stuart Park on Interlake Boulevard. The festival month was later changed to August because of hurricane season and this year moves again to the last full weekend in July. “What sustained the festival have been the profits from selling the potted plants which Bates grows, and the caladium bulbs which Happiness Farms bags up and sells,” said Dot Bates. “All of that money went back into the festival to keep it going,” Phypers added. The festival has grown and become popular with locals and vendors. All proceeds from the festivals, which included large personal donations, were used for expenses, saved for future festivals and have supported LOCAL News & Information many worthwhile community projects. One year donations included a $2,000 scholarship and donations to the police department, schools, the chamber of commerce, Educational Foundation, Woman’s Club, Last Chance Ranch, Masonic Lodge, beautification of Stuart Park, Town of Lake Placid, and Bradenton Research Center for a total of $8,200 festival dollars given back to the area. The success of the festival over the years has been a commitment of grower OPENING SOON OPEN MON-FRI 9AM-6PM • SAT 9AM-5PM participation, volunteers, returning vendors, and the people who come from everywhere to enjoy the unique flavor of a small town. Some have decided to come back and make it their home. The festival was turned over to the chamber of commerce in 2007. We are indebted to the Phypers and Bates families for their investments, perseverance, hard work, and dedication to use their finances, time and expertise to make our community a better place. HIGHLANDS COUNTY’S OLDEST & LARGEST HEALTH FOOD STORE! Now Available • Online Ordering • Curbside Pickup Wheat Free/Gluten Free • Probiotics Natural & Organic Food • Vitamins Omega Oils Herbs • Essential Oils • Aroma Therapy Paleo Foods • Raw Foods • Ionized Alkaline Water Keto & Immune Support • CBD Natural Beauty Products • Organic Produce 20% EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS on all Garden of Life & New Chapter Supplements OPENING SOON • Shipping • Delivery Opening Sn Juice Bar Visit our website for details Foodforthoughthealth.com Organic Produce 315 US 27 N. Sebring, FL 33870 Smoothie Juice Bar Featuring Fresh-made Sandwiches, Soups and Salads. (863) 385-8995 Loyalty Program NOW ACCEPTING EBT OPEN MON-FRI 9AM-6PM SAT 9AM-5PM NOW AVAILABLE: ONLINE ORDERING, CURBSIDE PICKUP, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY @ FOODFORTHOUGHTHEALTH.COM adno=00066514 863-314-6078 Repairs@CPR-Sebring.com 229 US Hwy 27 N. Sebring, FL 33870 adno=00067563 Computer Repair Cracked Screen
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