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    Phantom of the Opera star Davis Gaines will perform in Frostproof in January.  Nov 22, 2009
    Phantom of the Opera star Davis Gaines will perform in Frostproof in January. Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST Frostproof couldn t get enough of Davis Gaines in 2006 ... Gaines mother Stella attended Frostproof High School, and met his father Pen there in the 1940s. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar and Area Events  Nov 21, 2009
    The Lake Wales Music Club will present a program of American music at the Frostproof United Methodist Church at 150 Devane Street at 2:30 p.m. Each year the National Federation of Music Clubs designates November as Parade of American Music Month and encourages schools, churches, clubs and other entitles that use music to feature American composers ... Weight Watchers meets every Monday (except holidays) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frostproof Women s Club located at 75 N. Lake Reedy Blvd. in Frostproof... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Category rankings: Cornerbacks  Nov 21, 2009
    com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Summerlin Runner-Up In State Chinese Competition  Nov 20, 2009
    Lorne Baker (Mulberry), Calvin Clarke (Polk City), Juan Disla (Winter Haven), Jeff Furnish (Winter Haven), Carrie Goad (Mulberry), David Guffey (Winter Haven), Justin Henry (Lakeland), Anugraha James (Lakeland), Marc Julia (Bartow), Taina Julia (Bartow), Lacey Kramer (Winter Haven), Cynthia Owens (Fort Meade), John Parks (Lakeland), Anthony Paz (Winter Haven), Faith Raymond (Winter Haven), Barrett Sathianathan (Bartow), Jacky Tran (Lakeland) and Jay Troughton (Frostproof). Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Prep football playoffs, Week 1  Nov 20, 2009
    It reached postseason by winning a three-team playoff with South Sumter and Frostproof. Cocoa enters with 20-game win streak after last week's 44-37 overtime Winnery at Bolles School. (Florida Today)

    Local teachers travel to D.C.  Nov 19, 2009
    Two local teachers were involved in the event including Deanna Jaroszeski from Frostproof Middle Senior High School and Barbara Fowler of McLaughlin Middle School Fine Arts Academy in Lake Wales. Frostproof Middle-Senior was represented by Deanna Jaroszeski. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Miners Sweep Rivals With Win Over Frostproof, Host Wildwood in First Round (56)  Nov 19, 2009
    Miners Sweep Rivals With Win Over Frostproof, Host Wildwood in First Round ... Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:09 AM EST Fort Meade Fighting Miners knew their rivalry game with Frostproof would be a challenge ... And that they did, as for three and a half quarters, the two teams slugged it out Friday night at Farris Brannen Stadium in Frostproof. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Luc, Rogers happily worn out after long trek to UGA  Nov 17, 2009
    Next to Frostproof, Fla. s, Nickell Robey, Rogers is probably considered the shakiest of their commitments for the 2010 class. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Bartow Honors Top Teachers And School-Related Employees  Nov 15, 2009
    McKinzie said she had spoken with students in the Bartow, Fort Meade, Frostproof and Mulberry areas, and the two things they told her set their schools apart were the teachers and the community. They talk about how involved the community is in the schools, she said. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Fighting Miner Football Clinches Eleventh Straight District Title, 36-3 (50)  Nov 12, 2009
    The Miners remain undefeated (8-0, 4-0) with only a non-district clash with rival Frostproof left before the playoffs ... And now it is on to a game the Miners have been pointing toward since last November, as they travel to Frostproof to tackle the Bulldogs at Farris Brannen Stadium ... Frostproof features nationally-recruited playmaker/defensive back Nikell Robey, quarterback D.J. Barnes, and receiver Eddie Smith. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    ARREST REPORTS  Nov 12, 2009
    Steven Rios, 20, of 88 Yale Ave., Frostproof arrested for violation of probation and driving with a suspended license ... Jennifer Deere, 22, of 124 Eighth Court S.W., Frostproof arrested for violation of probation ... Janna Bolen-Estes, 45, of 670 Otto Polk Road, Frostproof arrested for battery. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Its official,Highlanders meetBradenton Southeast  Nov 12, 2009
    Bartow and Frostproof have missed out on the postseason this year. Fort Meade will host Wildwood (6-4) in a first round game. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Support night drawsa Polk Ave. crowd  Nov 12, 2009
    Beasley and Wrye are both teachers at Frostproof Elementary School. Each family received home writing kits and a home starter library, said Jan Lewis, Polk Avenue s Kindergarten Support teacher. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Rogers, Luc among all-star prospects visiting UGA  Nov 9, 2009
    Only one cornerback Nickell Robey of Frostproof has wavered noticeably since Georgia began its slide this season. The Bulldogs are 5-4 heading into Saturday s game against No. 25-ranked Auburn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Fifth graders get dictionaries  Nov 8, 2009
    The Frostproof Rotary Club recently handed out about the same number of books to all fifth graders at Babson Park Elementary School and Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School there. Article Rating. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproof will hostsome of 2010Southeast Festival  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST Polk County will be the Host City for the 2010 Southeast Sports Festival, it was announced this week, and some events for the multi-state event are slated to be held in Frostproof ... Polk County venues currently scheduled to be used for the Southeast Sports Festival include The Lakeland Center, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Lakeland s Simpson Park and Frostproof High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Freda M. Brown  Nov 8, 2009
    She retired in 1987 as senior vice president of Citizen s Bank in Frostproof and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Lions Club ... Survivors include a son, John C. Brown Jr. of Frostproof; mother, Minnie Brown of Bartow; brother, Samuel C. Davis of Okeechobee; sister, Daisy Brown of Tampa; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren ... Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Floridas Natural Foundation gives out inaugural grants  Nov 8, 2009
    They include: AMI Kids Last Chance Ranch, Circle of Friends, Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs, Fort Meade Civic Club, Frostproof Art League & Gallery, Frostproof Chamber Foundation Inc. Ramon Theater, Good Shepherd Hospice. Highlands County Habitat for Humanity, Lake Wales Care Center, Lake Wales Charter Schools, Lake Wales Family Literacy Council, Lake Wales Girl Scouts, Lake Wales Literacy Council, Lake Wales YMCA, Our Children's Academy, Polk County Agri-fest/Polk County Farm Bureau, Polk... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar  Nov 8, 2009
    Thirty-nine miles of great yard sales will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The six locations will be 519 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton; Community Center 603 E. Main Street, Dundee; Trail Welcome Center 450 N. Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales; Community Club 47 E. Starr Ave. (off of SR 17), Lake of The Hills; Across from Webber International University 1050 N. Scenic Hwy in Babson Park; and Downtown 6 Street South to Wall Street in Frostproof ... The Lake Wales Music Club will meet at 1 p.m. in First Methodist... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Shurburtt: Plenty of changes »  Nov 5, 2009
    Thomas Aquinas); corner (Frostproof, Fla. a Georgia commit; and running back (Tustin, Calif. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    JV Miners Fall in Frustrating Finale to Frostproof, 19-18  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:09 AM EST Fort Meade Fightin Miner junior varsity football team fell last Thursday to the Baby Bulldogs of Frostproof by a 19-18 margin after leading by twelve points at halftime ... The Miner defense also came to play, twice holding Frostproof on downs in Miner territory, the second time with first and goal ... A third Frostproof possession finally paid off to narrow the score to 8-6 with 5:56 to go in the second quarter. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Stella Spence  Nov 5, 2009
    She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Frostproof ... Survivors include children, Ron Spence and wife Brenda, James Spence and wife Kathi, Don Spence and wife Ginger; Sandy Macartney, Tony Spence and wife Debra, Pat Spence and Sonja Dale and husband Greg, all of Frostproof; brothers Glen Barker of Grayson, Ky ... Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproofs playoff picture to clear up Friday  Nov 5, 2009
    Frostproofs playoff picture to clear up Friday ... Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST One way or another, Frostproof will be playing more football than its regular season schedule would show ... Frostproof owns a 7-6 win over Jones, but lost to Bishop Moore 35-12. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Highlander Player of the Week  Nov 1, 2009
    For his efforts, he will receive a certificate and a free large, one-topping pizza from Tony s Pizza Box in Frostproof. Article Rating. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Residents asked to rate Polks transportation needs in online poll  Nov 1, 2009
    Locally, cities of Bartow, Lake Wales, Fort Meade, Frostproof, and Haines City all have seats on the board. Other public agencies such as the Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and the Florida Departments of Community Affairs , Environmental Protection, and the Florida Department of Transportation, and Polk County Board of County Commissioners are also represented on its advisory committees. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Antoinette B. David  Nov 1, 2009
    Born Jan. 28, 1919, in Lewiston, Maine, she moved to Frostproof and then Lake Wales, 31 years ago from Hialeah, Fla ... Survivors include her sons, Robert F. David and wife Dale of Frostproof and Dennis N. David and wife Ilonka of Ocala; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    AndyStaplesInside College Football Georgia could save its subpar season by de-railing Florida's.  Oct 30, 2009
    "It doesn't bother me," said Martinez, who traveled to Frostproof, Fla. last week to assure Georgia recruit Nickell Robey that he wasn't about to be fired. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

    Thomas eager for shot at hometown favorites  Oct 30, 2009
    A native of Frostproof, Fla ... "Every time I go home, that's all I have to hear. People say they're cheering for me, but when we play Florida, they hope we lose. I'm here to prove a point. If they like Florida, I want to upset their party. "Everywhere I go, all I see is Gator flags, so I would say the majority of (Frostproof residents) are Gator fans ... " Named to a host of state, region and national all-star lists coming out of Frostproof High School (where he ran for 2,386 yards and 25... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Bok Academy plan irks county  Oct 30, 2009
    Mr. B wrote on Oct 29, 2009 12:10 PM:" Why is Mclaughlin bad? Why are there empty seats? Why do parents of students zoned for Mclaughlin drive their kids to other schools like frostproof Middle? If there are documented reasons than lets address them. why are we fighting each other. We live in a representative democracy. We are allowed not to like everything we see. We have the right to ask for change.We also have an obligation as educatoto set aside our differences and work torward the good of... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    37 Miles Of Yard Sales Along Ridge Highway (2)  Oct 29, 2009
    Frostproof: Downtown C Street South to Wall Street (contact Wes Wise at 528-8265). The sales will have a wide variety of items for sale and sales will be cash only. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Iowa State lands Florida safety  Oct 29, 2009
    Date: Oct 27, 2009 Frostproof (FL) High School's Clifford Morgan has believed Iowa State was the right place for him for a long time. On Monday night he decided to make things official by pledging his commitment to the Iowa State coaching staff. (CycloneNation.com)

    Emmy Marie Cody (2)  Oct 29, 2009
    Survivors include children Karl H. Stark of Roselle Park, N.J., Inge E. Guy of Babson Park, Gisela Gigi Johnson of Frostproof, Mary Cody of Peachland, N.C., Marlyne Grissom of Frostproof; step-son Arthur Cody of Tallahassee; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bettina Kargus of Germany. Services will be private. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Silas Map (Luke) Dukes  Oct 29, 2009
    sisters Mattie Bailey of Frostproof and Brenda Dukes of Grand Rapids, Mich. sisters-in-law Alberta Dukes and Cathryn Huntley of Lake Wales and Lillian Patterson of Auburndale, Fla. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Georgia-Florida rivalry intensifies on recruiting trail  Oct 29, 2009
    Georgia currently has commitments from seven players out of Florida: OT Brent Benedict, Jacksonville; LB Demetre Baker, Orange Park; DE B.J. Butler, Kissimmee; DB Marc Deas, Kissimmee; DB Derek Owens, Jacksonville; DB Nickell Robey, Frostproof; LB Deon Rogers, Port Saint Lucie ... RB Carlton Thomas, Frostproof. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    JV Fightin Miners Pin Up Panthers In Overtime, 12-6  Oct 29, 2009
    The JV Miners will head to Frostproof tomorrow night for their final game and Coach Cornelius is excited about Fort Meade s prospects ... But what would really make the season is to beat our rival, Frostproof, and go 4 and 3 ... Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Brannen Stadium in Frostproof. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Bulldogs never recover from early mistake  Oct 29, 2009
    But there was little mistaking that the Frostproof Bulldogs never fully recovered, at least in the first half, from a first-play fumble that denied them a chance to take an early lead against Bishop Moore, an Orlando-area school that hung a 35-12 defeat on the Bulldogs Friday night in Orlando ... He carried 31 times, many on a 20-play drive in the third and fourth quarter which seriously slowed the Frostproof comeback attempt ... Quarterback D.J. Barnes completed his first six attempts of the... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    A dozen Dogs call Florida home  Oct 28, 2009
    "It would be a big win for me and my family," said redshirt freshman tailback Carlton Thomas, who is from Frostproof, about 70 miles south of Orlando. "They're catching the grief. My dad called me and said, 'They're talking a lot of junk down here.' It would be a big win in my category.". (Athens Banner-Herald)

    UGA commit not wavering despite visit to Bama  Oct 28, 2009
    Last week, longtime cornerback commitment Nickell Robey of Frostproof, Fla ... The kid from Frostproof looks good on paper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Robey sticks with UGA  Oct 27, 2009
    Defensive coordinator Willie Martinez and running backs coach Bryan McClendon hustled down to Frostproof, Fla ... They met with Nickell and Nickell s family for quite a while, for about an hour and a half, and had a good visit, Frostproof coach Brad Metheny said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Akins Tech offer wraps up this weeks recruiting news  Oct 25, 2009
    Georgia commitment Nickell Robey, a cornerback from Frostproof, Fla. is now planning to visit Tennessee and South Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Edna Christine Hall Bennett  Oct 25, 2009
    sisters, Agnes Boyett of Lake Wales, Ada Lee Clayborn of Lake Wales, Lottie Bennett of Arcadia, Laverne Montgreif of Frostproof, Bernice Williams of Lake Wales, Juanita Fugate of Lakeland and Joyce Conner of Mapleville, Ala. five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Ball tourney held for Circle  Oct 25, 2009
    The all-day event included teams that traveled to Lake Wales from throughout Polk County: Brawlers from Bartow, Sharp Shooters from Wauchula, Rookies from Frostproof, Winter Haven Police Department Team, Bumps of Polk County and the Lake Wales Medical Center team. Abel said he organized the tournament for the sheer pleasure of the sport and to benefit Circle of Friends. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS  Oct 25, 2009
    BYOB. Tickets are available at Frostproof Medical and Surgical Center, Edward Jones Investments, John Carter and Assoc ... To reserve tickets call 863-635-9112 or 863-635-7222, or online at , or you may visit the Frostproof Chamber office on East Wall Street ... A murder-mystery party at the Ramon Theater in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Code enforcement important for City of Frostproof  Oct 22, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:11 AM EDT Being a native of Frostproof I have a special love for it. Over the years I have been asked to serve on several different committees, but because of circumstances I did not feel I could commit. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Softball event aids Circle of Friends  Oct 22, 2009
    The all day event included teams that traveled to Lake Wales from throughout Polk County: Brawlers from Bartow, Sharp Shooters from Wauchula, Rookies from Frostproof, Winter Haven Police Department Team, Bumps of Polk County and the Lake Wales Medical Center team. Abel said he organized the tournament for the sheer pleasure of the sport and to benefit Circle of Friends. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Shooting Time  Oct 22, 2009
    Nov. 6 (consent forms will go home Oct. 30) Bartow Middle/Compass Middle Charter, Denison Middle, Frostproof Middle-Senior, and Polk Life and Learning Center. Nov. 10 (consent forms will go home Nov. 3) Discovery Middle, Life Skills East, Ridge Community High, and Westwood Middle. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lois D. Kelch  Oct 22, 2009
    Wednesday, October 21, 2009. died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Columbia-St. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    UGA commit reopens recruitment due to Martinez uncertainty  Oct 21, 2009
    He s still with Georgia, Frostproof coach Brad Metheny said ... He said Martinez, head coach Mark Richt and assistant coach Bryan McClendon are coming to Frostproof on Friday ... Robey is having a huge season for Frostproof and leads the county in touchdowns scored. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Signs of life seen in run game  Oct 21, 2009
    Georgia cornerback commitment Nickell Robey from Frostproof (Fla. is wavering on his decision because of rumors about the future of defensive coordinator Willie Martinez in Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Polk Health Department unveils new facility  Oct 18, 2009
    According to statistics released by the Polk County Health Department, 3,111 clients were served last year at the facility, while 4,751 were served in the greater Lake Wales and Frostproof areas for the WIC program. Now they will be able to accommodate even more people. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Commissioners Pass Fire Tax And Water Rate Increase 4-1; FMPA Letter Rejected  Oct 18, 2009
    Our proposed sewer and water rates are half of what Frostproof s is, Mayor Bob Elliott said. When is the next increase. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Willie James Johnson  Oct 18, 2009
    daughters, Ramell Johnson of New Jersey, Ossie Johnson of Frostproof and Janice Johnson of Lake Wales; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Johns and husband Rev. R.E. Johns of Atlanta, Ga. and Ruby Warren and husband Frederick of Enterprise, Ala. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Graciela Faye Ner  Oct 18, 2009
    Survivors include her parents; a sister, Jasmine Hernandez of Frostproof; and maternal grandparents, Silvestre and Charla Bautista of Frostproof. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, at Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bulldog defense stands tall in clutch  Oct 15, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:10 AM EDT For several seasons, the Frostproof Bulldogs seemingly have relied on their explosive offense to carry them deep into the state playoffs ... Frostproof squeaked out a 7-6 win ... And, frankly, one of the toughest district games Frostproof has played in the last couple of years. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Ben Hill Griffin III gets hall call (167)  Oct 15, 2009
    Griffin was born in Lake Wales in 1942 and graduated from Frostproof High School and Central Florida Community College ... Griffin III lives in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Telesfora Garcia  Oct 15, 2009
    Born Jan. 5, 1956, in City Mantle Township, Mexico, she was a resident of Frostproof for many years and worked for Smithfield in Frostproof ... Interment was at Silver Hills Cemetery in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Picture of hope  Oct 15, 2009
    Ashley, 22, is a graduate of Lake Wales High School, and Kurtis, 21, a graduate of Frostproof Middle-Senior High. Now they say they want to raise awareness for children s cancer, perhaps organize a walkathon for the cause. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar and Area Events  Oct 11, 2009
    Frostproof s first Octoberfest will be held on the grounds of The Depot on East Wall Street ... A murder-mystery party at the Ramon Theater in Frostproof ... Weight Watchers meets every Monday (except holidays) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frostproof Women s Club located at 75 N. Lake Reedy Blvd. in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Terry Dean Scroggins  Oct 11, 2009
    Born Dec. 23, 1960, in Lake Wales to Jerrell Dean and Betty Ann (Wise) Scroggins, he moved to Frostproof from Phoenix, Ariz ... Survivors include his wife, Pamela Scroggins; daughters, Jennifer Lynn McElroy of Alabama, Betty Fay Marie Scroggins of Frostproof, Misty Michelle Kirk of Frostproof; sons, Thomas Earl Scroggins of Graceville, Fla ... Bama Wayne Scroggins of Graceville, Mark Anthony Poe of Frostproof, Carlos Richard Poe of Frostproof; brothers Tommy Scroggins of Phenix City, Ala. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    County has fourth swine flu death  Oct 11, 2009
    Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Polk County recorded its fourth swine flu death this week, but it appears that, unlike the first three, there is no connection to the Lake Wales or Frostproof areas ... The third victim lived in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Edwardo Loco Bird Nerio  Oct 8, 2009
    Gloria Cantu of Ocala, Olga Nerio of Lake Wales, Janie Nerio of Frostproof, Elva Nerio of Lake Wales; brothers Amadeo Nerio of Kansas, Carlos Nerio of Texas, Antonio Nerio of Haines City, Jorge Nerio of Lake Wales, Eddie Nerio of Texas, Rogelio Nerio of Michigan, and Juan Vera of Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    County to spend $4.5 million federal grant to retrofit energy systems  Oct 8, 2009
    Replacing the roof at the South County Jail in Frostproof and an upgrade in the fire alarm system at the government system are also included in the planned work. The energy efficiency retrofit is anticipated to save a half million dollars a year on the county s energy bills. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproof adjusts for fourth win  Oct 8, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 10:11 AM EDT It s hard sometimes, even for the high-powered Frostproof Bulldogs offense, to score 28 points in a game ... But that s what Frostproof managed to do Friday night in Mulberry s Phosphate Bowl, pulling away for a 28-13 win over the host Wildcats in a final tune-up for district play for the Bulldogs which starts Friday night at home ... Frostproof Coach Brad Metheny said Mulberry came out in a different defensive look from what they had used in... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproof not sharp in first loss  Oct 1, 2009
    (Photo by K.M. Thornton Sr.) The Frostproof Bulldogs defense spent plenty of time on the field Friday night, trying to shut down the Hardee triple option offense ... Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:12 AM EDT The scoreboard said Frostproof lost by only four points last Friday night to Hardee High School in Wauchula, a close, down-to-the-wire contest between two schools with long football traditions ... A play with nine seconds to go in the first half exemplified Frostproof s... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Steven Lee Arp  Sep 30, 2009
    Born Nov. 29, 1976, in Plant City, Mr. Arp moved to Frostproof from Lakeland in August 2009 ... Mr. Arp is survived by a son, Eric Lee Arp of Orlando; his mother, Carolyn Arp of Frostproof; a brother, Carlos Watson of Florida; six sisters, Selina Brown of Fort Meade, Misty Watson of Lakeland, Crystal Hornsby of Frostproof, and Dorothy Watson, Lou Watson, and Margaret Watson, all of Georgia. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Road show a hit for Bulldogs  Sep 24, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:10 AM EDT It was as if, just as in the television commercial, the Frostproof football team hit the that was easy button Friday night in Haines City. In fact, if there was anything surprising about the Bulldogs matchup with Ridge Community, it was just how easy a win it turned out to be for 3-0 Frostproof in what was expected to be their biggest test of the year to date ... That started a series of events that led to two more Ridge fumbles in the third... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Other schools will pitchin to help Babson Park  Sep 24, 2009
    Officials hope, in part, the measure will help stem the tide of students who finish fifth grade there, but then go on to other school districts, most notably Frostproof ... Officials said they hoped the investment in the Scenic Highway school, located about halfway between Lake Wales and Frostproof, would pay dividends in other ways as well ... We go to Lake Wales for that, we don t go to Frostproof, Henson added. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Rebecca Braaten to lead school districts academic rigor department  Sep 24, 2009
    Rebecca Braaten began her career with Polk County Schools in 2002 as a secondary guidance counselor at Frostproof Middle/Senior High School after relocating from New Mexico where she taught middle and high school science and worked as a guidance counselor. In 2003, Mrs. Braaten was appointed as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Frostproof Middle Senior High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    ARREST REPORTS (3)  Sep 24, 2009
    Jacqueline Cobb, 36, of 3 Tubman Circle, Frostproof arrested for larceny and driving with a suspended license. Joshua Castle, 19, of 300 Fort Meade Road, Frostproof arrested for violation of probation ... James Stringfield, 57, of 1420 McClellan Road, Frostproof arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Player of the Week  Sep 24, 2009
    Gutierrez will receive a certificate from the Lake Wales News, and a large one-topping pizza from Tony s Pizza Box in Frostproof. COACH SHAFER: On Monday we lost George Kirkland, our starting center, so we had to replace him. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Kenneth Brewer  Sep 24, 2009
    Born March 1, 1947, in Lake Wales to the late Murray Edwin and Cemeal Celeste (Boatwright) Brewer, he was a lifelong resident of Polk County and came to Frostproof as an infant. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at Granger Paving in Frostproof and a member of Frostproof Church of God ... Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Scouts: Florida defense »  Sep 23, 2009
    Signing running back Carlton Thomas in 2008 opened the door for current Frostproof cornerback (Frostproof, Fla. Frostproof) -- a highly skilled, versatile athlete with great speed and quickness. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Nell S. Blount  Sep 20, 2009
    Born Sept. 23, 1923, in Miami, to the late Donald and Ruth Shaffer, Mrs. Blount later moved from Frostproof to Miami Beach, after the death of her mother, to live with her aunt and uncle, Rebecca and Kenneth Burritt. She was a 1941 graduate of Miami Beach Senior High and attended secretarial college in Coral Gables. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    High speed pursuit ends in Lake Wales  Sep 20, 2009
    (Photo provided by Polk County Sheriffs Office) Donnie Gray Jr., 25, was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly robbing the Sun Trust Bank in Frostproof ... Published: Saturday, September 19, 2009 10:08 AM EDT A robber chased by Polk County Sheriff s Office deputies from Frostproof into the city limits of Lake Wales was apprehended Wednesday afternoon, and Assistant Chief Christopher Velasquez of the Lake Wales Police Department couldn t be happier ... in Frostproof and passed a note to... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Five community groups take top honors at Superintendents Partnership Awards (10)  Sep 20, 2009
    Frostproof Frostproof Middle-Senior: Maxcy Foundation. Haines City Alta Vista Elementary: Thomas F. Broadaway; Haines City High: Beef O Brady s. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Thomas credited with saving Dawgs win over Gamecocks  Sep 17, 2009
    Thomas, a redshirt freshman and graduate of Frostproof High School, prevented a costly turn-over after he scooped past three defenders to take control of a loose ball knocked from the hands of Georgia quarterback Joe Cox during Saturday night s matchup between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Gamecocks of the University of South Carolina. When Joe (Cox) got hit and the ball got on the ground. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Finally, Highlanders set to open season  Sep 17, 2009
    Frostproof remains fourth in the Class 2A rankings, and Fort Meade actually strengthened its hold on the top spot in Class 1A with 12 of a possible 13 first place votes. Article Rating. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Eleanor L. Chambers  Sep 17, 2009
    Born Feb. 7, 1928, in Paterson, N.J., to the late Nicholas and Sadie (VanTeyens) Prins, she had been a resident of Lake Wales for 14 years, coming from Frostproof where she lived for three years. She was a homemaker and member of First Presbyterian Church in Frostproof and was a Sunday school teacher in Clifton, N.J.. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproof will get big test on Friday  Sep 17, 2009
    But there s also no doubt that the Frostproof Bulldogs will get, by far, their most serious test of the season Friday night when they go on the road to play Ridge Community, a much larger school with a short but growing reputation for quality football. So far, the Bulldogs have feasted on opponents not quite up to Frostproof s level, including last week s 40-6 rain-shortened win over Gateway Charter, a Fort Myers-area school ... In week one, Frostproof had little trouble in dispatching Avon... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Literacy Academy receives $125,000 grant  Sep 13, 2009
    The local program hosts about 80 families from Lake Wales, Frostproof and other Ridge municipalities two nights a week to help adults work toward their GEDs, while at the same time offering other skills classes to parents, and tutoring for their children. Creating second chances for parents to enhance their knowledge is critical to breaking the cycle of illiteracy among families, Jeb Bush said. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    JV Miners Fall Just Short Against Frostproof  Sep 13, 2009
    Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 6:08 AM EDT In their first of two meetings this season, the Fort Meade JV Miners fell one yard shy of the goal line with less than a minute to play, falling to Frostproof by a 7-6 margin Thursday night. The Miners led the Baby Bulldogs in yardage and scoring opportunities. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Evelyn Dixon (9)  Sep 13, 2009
    Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Evelyn Dixon of Frostproof died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Lake Wales Medical Center ... Survivors include a brother, Bobby Mitchell of Winter Haven; sisters Molly McKenzie of Frostproof and Penny Augustine of Michigan. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Frostproof woman is third swine flu death in county  Sep 13, 2009
    Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:08 AM EDT The Frostproof News has confirmed that Polk County s third swine-flu-related death is a 46-year-old city resident who died Sept. 6 ... Ironically, there have been three confirmed swine-flu deaths in Polk County this year, and all three are connected to the Lake Wales and Frostproof areas ... The most recent victim was a resident of Frostproof Mobile Home Park off County Road 630. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    William C. Bill Weigand  Sep 10, 2009
    Wednesday, September 09, 2009. William C. Bill Weigand. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bulldogs dominate in season-opening win  Sep 10, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Just in time for the real football season to begin, the real Frostproof Bulldogs showed up at Faris Brannen Stadium Friday night. Using the offensive weapons that had largely been shut down during the Bulldogs Kickoff Classic loss against George Jenkins, Frostproof rolled past Avon Park 41-8 in the 2009 season opener for both teams ... It was a far cry from Frostproof s performance the week prior, when Jenkins hung a 21-14 loss on the... (Lake Wales News, FL)

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