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    Stats »  Nov 23, 2009
    in its 30-27 double overtime defeat to Lake Wales (Fla. according to the Bradenton Herald. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Kenneth John Reiser  Nov 23, 2009
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    Lake Wales student hot for the future  Nov 22, 2009
    And the program helps also toward high school graduation: Lake Wales High School offers one credit each academic year for 150 hours of community service ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    History From Our Files  Nov 22, 2009
    Percy William Duke, 52, of the Lake Wales Road, a native and lifelong resident of the area, died suddenly early Saturday morning. His body was found about 8:30 a.m. in the yard of Walter Smith, by whom he had been employed as a grove foreman. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Polanco honored by USF award  Nov 22, 2009
    (Photo provided) Lake Wales resident Nereida Polanco recently was honored by the University of South Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland. Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST Nereida Polanco, assistant director of business, finance and auxiliary services at the University of South Florida Polytechnic and a resident of Lake Wales, has received one of USF s first TRAIN Awards ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    City doesnt let up in the air pastors down  Nov 22, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST You can hear the heartbeat of Lake Wales from up here, said Pastor Shawn Rudy of the First Assembly of God in Lake Wales, as he and Pastor Walter Nelson huddled on the 21-foot high platform in an effort to raise money for children s charities ... Then there was the Rev. J.J. Pierce of First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Wales ... When Lake Wales High School released classes for the day, teenagers hurried to congregate at the... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Cops drive gun toters to school  Nov 22, 2009
    Lake Wales officers fail to search truants, drop them off at LWHS ... Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST Two Lake Wales High School students were arrested Thursday after arriving at the school carrying a pistol and ammunition ... The incident began to unfold Thursday morning after two Lake Wales police officers on routine patrol near Jackson Avenue spotted a group of four juveniles who appeared to be skipping school, Gillis told the Lake Wales News Friday morning. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Jeb Bush Jr. speaks at Chamber luncheon  Nov 22, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST Jeb Bush Jr. is following in his family s footsteps promoting the importance of literacy and education, and he was in Lake Wales Friday afternoon. Deming Cowles introduced Bush at the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon sponsored by the Family Literacy Academy ... Several years ago, his grandmother Barbara Bush made an appearance at Lake Wales Public Library during her campaign to increase literacy. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Keep up good work, chief  Nov 22, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:07 AM EST After reading the article, NAACP calls for chief's job, I must applaud Lake Wales Police Chief Herb Gillis in standing up for his officers ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Philip Nickson  Nov 21, 2009
    He is survived by two sons: Philip R. Nickson of Lake Wales, Florida and Steven W. Nickson. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    BREAKING: Lake Wales football game free online tonight  Nov 21, 2009
    Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 1:33 PM EST The Lake Wales playoff football game tonight against Bradenton Southeast will be available to fans online ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING: Police investigate D Street Shooting  Nov 21, 2009
    Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:44 PM EST Lake Wales police are investigating a shooting behind 216 B street Friday afternoon where one victim was believed to be shot three times during a robbery ... The victim was apparently driven to Lake Wales Medical Center by someone in the neighborhood, police believe ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Playoffs: Week 1 Review  Nov 21, 2009
    Lake Wales is their opponent after their own double OT win over Southeast. Baker County sent Madison County home with a 26-17 victory. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)

    Community Calendar and Area Events  Nov 20, 2009
    Play the Wii with the folks at Lake Wales Public Library from 3-4:30 p.m. We play on the third Wednesday of the month ... At the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce the third Thursday of every month from 8 to 9 a.m. ... Lake Wales Christian Women s Connection. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bok to celebrate Joy to the World  Nov 19, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:10 AM EST The holidays at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will be especially joyful with Joy to the World as the theme for the 15th annual Christmas at Pinewood holiday home tour Nov. 27 through Jan. 3 ... The Wild Hare in Winter Haven has started a new tradition this year by sponsoring The Pantry on behalf of another non-profit organization, the Lake Wales Arts Center ... Designers and sponsors for other rooms include The Dining Room: Designer Amy... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    4-H dog show Saturday  Nov 19, 2009
    (Photo by Tom Staik) From left, potential competitors in Saturdays Lake Wales is Going to the Dogs event include 4-H students Renee Hart, 15, of Lake Wales High School with her amazing dogs Dozer and Big Red; Kaylee Jones, 12, of Dundee Ridge High School with Stick (wow), Caitlyn Harris, 16, of Lake Region High School (shell be 17 this month) with Harley (red) and Panda (black); and 4-H advisor Charlotte Upchurch of Peace Creek MiniAir with her dog, Pauline. Published: Wednesday,... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    William Richard Bill Menze  Nov 19, 2009
    Survivors include his former wife, Catherine Menze of Lake Wales; daughters Michelle Gamwell and husband Larry of Lake Wales, and Denise Buddi and husband Jim of Miami; brother, Robert Menze of Babson Park; a sister Ann Cratty of Pasco County; three grandchildren, Matthews Gamwell and wife Choah, Jennifer Segal and husband Jeff, and Jessica Buddi; four great-grandchildren, Aidan, Dillyn, Asher and Caleb ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    NAACP calls for chiefs job  Nov 19, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:10 AM EST Pastor James Cleare of Allen Temple AME Church in Lake Wales called for the police chief s job in Sunday s meeting at the B Street Community Center where members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People met with citizens to evaluate the Nov. 7 traffic stop made by police. The stop, initiated by Officer Sean Ouellette, was executed when Vincent Lamar Thomas, 24, of Lake Wales was pulled over for a window tint violation... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Questions linger in case against fired county engineer  Nov 19, 2009
    Craig, who met shortly with the Lake Wales News on Monday to discuss the case involving the county s former traffic engineer, didn t want to discuss publicly the Zebdaoui matter ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales Choraleconcert is Friday  Nov 19, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:10 AM EST The Lake Wales Chorale will present its Fall Choral Masterworks Concert on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales at 16 N. Third St. ... The chorale is sponsored by the Lake Wales Arts Center ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Xavier Ignatious Koloc  Nov 19, 2009
    Survivors include brothers Gabriel Koloc, Raphael Koloc and Maximus Koloc; maternal grandparents Tom and Carolyn Avirett of Lake Wales; maternal great-grandmother Martha Avirett of Lake Wales; and paternal grandmother Patricia Koloc of Lake Wales. A private family service was held at Lake Wales Cemetery ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Jackets Set For State Title Run  Nov 19, 2009
    One major change is the fact that arch rival Lake Wales will no longer be in Bartow s district. However, the Jackets will keep them on the schedule and play the Highlanders twice this year. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    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 ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Despite squeeze, Floridas Natural shows growth  Nov 19, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:10 AM EST Despite a national economic squeeze, Lake Wales-based Florida s Natural showed an overall increase in sales last year, despite a slight dip in overall net revenues. Some 400 stockholders and growers met Monday at Lake Wales Country Club for the organization s 76th annual meeting ... Cooperative, cooperative growers associations in Dundee, Haines City, Lake Wales, Winter Haven and Umatilla, Citrus Marketing Services, Lake Placid Citrus... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Good ideas but hefty price tags  Nov 19, 2009
    When residents of Lake Wales complained to city government that flowers and other memorabilia were trashed by cemetery workers, the city s response was to pledge $250,000 to upgrade the municipal cemetery ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Invited to participate in a worthy cause  Nov 19, 2009
    An aerial attraction has been built to alert residents of Lake Wales and surrounding areas for the need to provide better facilities to educate children to the Word and a proven path of righteousness ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Support Lake Wales Lions Club  Nov 19, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:10 AM EST Lake Wales Lions Club ... While Lions International endeavors to implement sight saving projects reaching the furthest corners of the globe, preventing potential vision loss for 27 million and restoring sight for more than 7 million, the Lake Wales Lions Club remains committed to sight care for every school age child in Lake Wales ... We also support the Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto and the Florida Lions Camp for multi-handicapped on... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Staff recommends limiting county drinking to six locations (75)  Nov 17, 2009
    Alcohol-friendly facilities will include the Polk County Historical Museum at the Historic Courthouse in Bartow, the Medulla Resource Center in South Lakeland, the Wilfred Smith Resource Center in Florence Villa, the Johnny and Freda Brooks Resource Center in Eloise, the Mary Norma Campbell Resource Center in south Lake Wales, and Polk s Nature Discovery Center in East Lakeland ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Babson Park observes Red Ribbon Week  Nov 15, 2009
    The judging panel for both contests included Lake Wales Charter Schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson, LWCS Board Chair David Ullman and Mike Willis, pastor of Babson Park Community Church ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Police actions need independent probe  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST The Lake Wales city administration should ask for an independent investigation of the near riot that occurred in the Northwest section of the city ... There are, of course other questions that an independent law enforcement agency would ask of the Lake Wales Police Department ... That s why we think the city would do well to ask the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to examine the events and report its finding to the Lake Wales community. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    NAACP calls community meeting  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST After having met with the Lake Wales Police Department to review video from last Saturday s near riot on Wiltshire Avenue, NAACP leaders are calling for a community meeting to discuss the matter ... Pastor James Cleare of Allen Temple AME Church in Lake Wales said the NAACP did not go to the police to lambaste them, but rather to ensure equal treatment of all parties involved ... The Rev. Lawrence Epps, vice president of the Lake Wales NAACP,... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Gunpoint robbery suspect still at large  Nov 15, 2009
    (Photo by Kathy Leigh Berkowitz) Detectives from Lake Wales Police Department collect information after Sunshine Payday Loans was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning ... Lake Wales Police scoured the area, shutting down Polk Avenue and putting Polk Avenue Elementary School on lockdown ... Fred Adams wrote on Nov 14, 2009 12:46 PM:" Reading this article makes me realize that we need a LOT more interaction between the business community and the LWPD. We need an alert sytem that would warn us when... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Willie Tony Jones Murphy  Nov 15, 2009
    and formerly of Lake Wales, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Middletown Hospital ... he attended Roosevelt High School in Lake Wales and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War ... Over the years he would visit Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Russell D. Barnhart  Nov 15, 2009
    He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Polk County, a member of First Baptist Church in Lake Wales and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army ... Visitation was held at 9:30 a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m., at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    City will spend $500,000 to beef up police presence  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST In the wake of last Saturday s Wiltshire Avenue police melee, Lake Wales is preparing to spend a half-million dollars to dramatically improve its police presence in that area. The majority of city commissioners on Wednesday expressed their support of building a new police substation on B Street in the northwest section of Lake Wales, and purchasing two more motomesh cameras on Lincoln Avenue ... That money can go toward something that we truly... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Jeweler adds golden touchto weekend Rumble event  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST Lake Wales jeweler Max Mayer has poured nearly an ounce of 14k gold, more than 30 hours and his heart into his most recent work of art: The Not Forgotten Veterans Tribute Piece ... Mayer is donating the medallion, pendant or sculpture (he can t decide what to call it) to Lake Wales Main Street, organizers of the event ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Judy Delmar did a great job (5)  Nov 15, 2009
    Those with loved ones there, the City of Lake Wales and all of our citizens will be proud of our Cemetery ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    LWHS Band marches into winners circle  Nov 15, 2009
    (Photo provided) Clarinets practice in the band room at Lake Wales High School. Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST The Lake Wales High School Marching Highlander Band marched right into the winner s circle Nov. 7 at the Imperial Sound of Champions competition in Auburndale ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    LWHS grad plans are set  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST Lake Wales High School will host its 2010 graduation ceremony at 9 a.m. June 5 at Bok Tower Gardens ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Schools earn energy award  Nov 15, 2009
    (Photo provided) Assistant Principal Chris Reams poses next to the Energy Star plaque outside Lake Wales High School ... Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:07 AM EST The Lake Wales Charter Schools system has five school campuses that have earned Energy Star awards ... Lake Wales High, Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, and Polk Avenue Elementary all now have bronze Energy Star plaques attesting to their efficient status. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lady Highlander soccer opens season  Nov 15, 2009
    On the varsity side, time of possession was mostly in the favor of Lake Wales, where a couple of shots at the goal early in the first half where just shy of hitting the mark ... She broke through two Blue Devil Defenders for the score, and Lake Wales led 1-0 at the half ... In varsity action, Lake Wales fell to Winter Haven 7-1. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Texting driver charged, county policy changed  Nov 15, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:09 AM EST The Bartow man accused of negligence in an August wreck that cost a garbage man his legs was working for Polk County Board of County Commissioners at the time of the accident, the Lake Wales News has confirmed ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING: B St. Police Station gets green light  Nov 13, 2009
    Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:36 AM EST The Lake Wales City Commission has green-lighted a plan that calls for construction of a new police substation on B Street, in the wake of a near riot in that neighborhood this past weekend ... For complete details, see Saturday's Lake Wales News ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Hillcrest kidsdesigning roller coasters  Nov 12, 2009
    The students lab coats were donated by CEMEX. The program also received a donation from Lake Wales Hospital, which is a neighbor to Hillcrest Elementary ... Hillcrest s science lab is named in memory of Phillip L. Herndon, who attended Hillcrest Elementary and other Lake Wales schools ... The lab was donated in 2004 by the Herndon Charitable Foundation when the Lake Wales Charter Schools system first opened. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Crowd blankets Gardens symphony  Nov 12, 2009
    Listeners came from across Florida, if the News sampling is any indication: Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Melbourne, Winter Haven and, of course, Lake Wales all sent picnic-basketed representatives who spread out across much of the landscaped area putting out lawn chairs, chaise lounges and blankets as well as an assortment of picnic tables from plain card tables with paper plates and plastic silverware to white tablecloth-covered tables and fine crystal and china, real silver utensils with... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Nearriot isworriesmany  Nov 12, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:09 AM EST A Saturday afternoon traffic stop quickly turned into a violent struggle that led to two arrests and the search for three other suspects in Lake Wales, according to the Lake Wales Police Department ... Ultimately, the crowd of between 75-100 people were dispersed and law enforcement was able to leave the area at approximately 4 p.m. Two officers as well as a suspect were treated and released for minor injuries at the Lake Wales Medical Center... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    The dog show is coming!  Nov 12, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:09 AM EST The sign says Lake Wales is Going to the Dogs, but that s not exactly accurate ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Its official,Highlanders meetBradenton Southeast  Nov 12, 2009
    Lake Wales will be on the road to Bradenton Southeast who presently has a 6-3 record ... Like Lake Wales, the Seminoles can put on a potent passing attack ... More on the matchup in next week s Lake Wales News. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    The men and women behind the bricks  Nov 12, 2009
    Lake Wales first paver was purchased by Dolores Meade on May 22 of this year ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Peterson & Myerslauded by county  Nov 12, 2009
    The two pose underneath two of the many historic Lake Wales photos which deck the halls of their new office on Stuart Avenue ... Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:09 AM EST Peterson & Myers law firm, a Lake Wales legacy, now is an award winner, too ... The firm has offices in Lake Wales, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, and sports 33 attorneys between the three. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    ARREST REPORTS  Nov 12, 2009
    John Monday, 19, of 3635 Blackwood Court, Lake Wales arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Gregory Thompson, 59, of 222 W. Northside Drive, Lake Wales arrested for shoplifting and larceny ... James Toombs, 22, of 2243 Laura St., Lake Wales arrested for burglary and larceny. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar and Area Events  Nov 12, 2009
    The Pentecostols of Lake Wales will hold a fundraiser BBQ chicken and ribs dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3901 S.R. 60 E. Tickets are $10 per person and includes, chicken, ribs, potato salad, baked beans, roll, dessert and tea ... Lake Wales Music Club Meeting ... The Lake Wales Music Club will meet at 1 p.m. in First Methodist Church on Devane Avenue in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Local ministers to live on platform for 7 days  Nov 12, 2009
    This Sunday night, Pastor Shawn Rudy and Pastor Walter Nelson of First Assembly of God Lake Wales will go Up In the Air for kids charities ... Pastor Walter Nelson, senior pastor of the First Assembly of God Lake Wales, will join his children s pastor, Shawn Rudy, on a 20-foot-high platform to raise money for missions ... This is the first time Up In the Air has been done in Lake Wales by First Assembly of God. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Support night drawsa Polk Ave. crowd  Nov 12, 2009
    All four elementary schools in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system have a privately funded Kindergarten Support Program that provides additional staff and intensive instruction ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Warriors come from behind to beat Dolphins  Nov 12, 2009
    (Photo by CJ Newton) Former Lake Wales Highlander Ryan Knuth (15) takes off on this touchdown run Monday night at Legion Field ... Knuth, a 2009 graduate of Lake Wales High School, now plays for JU s Dolphins ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Trek Ten Trails III Kicks Off Nov. 14 (15)  Nov 10, 2009
    New game cards, which participants stamp and return to be entered into the year end prize drawings, are available at libraries, Polk Outpost 27, the Lake Wales Depot Museum and at the ten hosted hike events ... 13 Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Photo show is real coup for Arts Center  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST It sounded like adjective night at Lake Wales Art Center Thursday evening: Stunning, exquisite, amazing, wonderful and, of course the mundane absolutely beautiful could be heard bouncing off the gallery walls as nearly 200 enthusiastic enthusiasts commented on the yes, amazing work of Clyde and Niki Butcher ... Center officials said many in the crowd were from out of the area, and many were first time visitors to one of the cultural gems of Lake... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    PSC spring registration open  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST In-person registration for Polk State College s spring term (term 2) will begin Nov. 9 at PSC s Lakeland, Lake Wales and Winter Haven locations ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Senator Alexander gives commuter rail through Central Florida a boost  Nov 8, 2009
    Alexander, a Lake Wales Republican, said commuter and high speed rail measures would put thousands of Floridians to work in a lousy economy ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    For Jones, time to win at USF  Nov 8, 2009
    (Photos by ) Lake Wales High School graduate Dominique Jones will be starting his third season with the University of South Florida Bulls basketball team ... Leading scorer Dominique Jones, a graduate of Lake Wales High School, Chris Howard and Augustus Gilchrist are back from last year's team that went 4-14 in the Big East, 9-22 overall ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Fifth graders get dictionaries  Nov 8, 2009
    JHW Principal Beverly Lynne coordinated the annual Dictionary Project for the Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Club ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Floridas Natural Foundation gives out inaugural grants  Nov 8, 2009
    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 Education Foundation, Polk State College Foundation Scholarship Recognition Inc., Umatilla Kiwanis Club, United Way of Central Florida/Family Fundamentals and Let s Grow Initiative We Care of Polk County ... FNG operates its... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Mystery writer atlibrary on Thursday  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST Lake Wales Public Library will host a talk by author Marshall Frank as part of the library s Authors in the Library program ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    CO leak sends three Warner studentsto LW hospital  Nov 8, 2009
    The dorm was immediately evacuated and the girls were taken to Lake Wales Medical Center, where they were released Friday. Hall said the university called the parents of the students who lived in the dorm, many of whom have family in Lake Wales ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Drive throughshots hit the mark  Nov 8, 2009
    (Photos by Tom Staik) Hundreds of residents were treated to free H1N1-vaccinations Thursday and Friday at Lake Wales Medical Center. Above, Barbara Bagley, a student nurse with Polk State College, and registered nurse Ken Musick wait for arms to stick at the Lake Wales Medical Center drive-thru H1N1-vaccination clinic on Friday ... Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST Lake Wales Medical Center might have the healthiest drive through around. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bok Academy embarrasses county (11)  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST Bok Academy and the Lake Wales Charter Schools have embarrassed the Polk County School Board ... It is apparent that the Lake Wales Charter Schools system is executing their charter, serving the wants and needs of the community with the best interest of the children coming first ... For the School Board to position themselves as an adversary of Lake Wales Charter schools is unproductive and childish. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Erma Gladys Cockrell  Nov 8, 2009
    to the late Raymond Otis and Annie Erma (Jett) Dawson, she came to Lake Wales in 1974 from Burgess, Va. She was a homemaker, a member of South Lake Wales Church of God, and loved gardening vegetables and flowers ... Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at South Lake Wales Church of God with the Rev. Bob Beckler officiating. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar  Nov 8, 2009
    At the Lake Wales Art Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 676-8426 for details ... Calvary Baptist Church of Lake Wales invites you to an old-fashioned gospel sing at 5 p.m. at the corner of Second Street and Hwy ... Pancake breakfast hosted by Bob Evans with juice from Florida s Natural at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School, 306 Florida Ave., from 7 to 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Missing pot islesson for LWPD (11)  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST The Lake Wales Police Department is upset because they left evidence behind during last week s search warrant, but they are counting it a lesson learned, according to assistant chief Christopher Velasquez ... The internal consequence for the mishap was a reprimand for the sergeant who otherwise had a spotless record with Lake Wales Police Department ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Warner coachat Babson Park  Nov 8, 2009
    Students and fathers also enjoyed hotdogs, relay games and door prizes donated by Jack s Diner of Babson Park, Woody s BBQ, Beef O Brady s, and Hibbett Sports of Lake Wales ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales Art Council Debuts Work Of Two Photographers  Nov 8, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:09 AM EST Lake Wales Arts Council will debut an exhibit of husband and wife photographers Niki and Clyde Butcher at the Michael Crews Gallery at the Lake Wales Arts Center ... The Lake Wales Arts Center is located at 1099 State Road 60 East. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Cops lose bagwith 20g marijuana (175)  Nov 7, 2009
    James Curtis Menzie Jr. and Jerrod Marquis Menzie, of 2418 Linda St., were taken into custody by Lake Wales police on drug charges ... Lake Wales Police Department s Special Investigations Section, as well as the Criminal Investigations Section, the Community Oriented Policing Squad and SWAT, executed the warrant ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Swine Flu coverage  Nov 6, 2009
    Erin Montella receives an H1N1 flu vaccine from nurse Robyn Barnes at Lake Wales Medical Center. Staff photo by ERIC HAUSMANN. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Health)

    Dockery to run for governor  Nov 5, 2009
    (Photo provided) Lake Wales resident Cary Lightsey was picked among 10 state finalists as the Southeastern Farmer of the Year ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Meter readers becoming extinct  Nov 5, 2009
    The Flex Net water meter reading system is already saving Lake Wales time and money meter reading, and will prove to optimize the city s use of manpower in the coming years ... Currently Lake Wales is the only city in Polk County who has Flex Net ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    CRA needs a heavy dose of vision  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST What exactly is the City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency supposed to be doing ... We are not convinced that Lake Wales has such a plan for its CRA. ... The Lake Wales CRA should call for more involvement from the community in developing that vision. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Principal thanks hospital  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST The staff, students, and families of Roosevelt Academy would like to publicly thank the Lake Wales Medical Center for the donation of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Highlanders hang on, ready for playoff prep  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST While the Lake Wales Highlanders are certainly looking forward to Friday night s home date against Auburndale, in large part because of the playoff implications of that game, it s still hard to shake the memories of last Friday night s squeaker against Ridge Community ... It was a decision that Lake Wales Coach Rod Shafer said he would have made in the same situation, and that his team was expecting Ridge to go for the win instead of overtime... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Donald Lawrence von Windeguth  Nov 5, 2009
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund, 221 S. Fourth St., Lake Wales, FL 33853 ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    City Commissioners Pledge No Disruption of Church Services During Bike Fest  Nov 5, 2009
    This has been a successful event in Lake Wales as a three-day event, Lewis said. It will boost the downtown merchants, Huff said. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Ann Register (1)  Nov 5, 2009
    Born March 18, 1941, in Lake Wales, to the late Robert and Alma Haslett, Mrs. Register was a member of First United Methodist Church of Alturas. She worked for Heartland Supply Co. for 40 years as a bookkeeper. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Tempers flare over flag issue  Nov 5, 2009
    Kilburn left the room after the remark, noting in a Tuesday interview with the Lake Wales News that she was upset at the woman s comment, for Torquemada is her oldest daughter ... The final consensus was that flags at Lake Wales Cemetery would be permitted on the usual flag-flying holidays of Veteran s Day, Memorial Day, and July 4th ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lightsey is Southeasts farmer of year  Nov 5, 2009
    (Photo provided) Lake Wales resident Cary Lightsey was picked among 10 state finalists as the Southeastern Farmer of the Year ... A nationally recognized leader in protecting the environment, and a sixth generation Florida rancher, Lake Wales resident Cary Lightsey has been selected as the overall winner of the 2009 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award ... Lightsey is from Lake Wales, and is the sixth overall winner of the award to come from Florida. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Baseball hostingholiday fundraiser  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST The Lake Wales High School Baseball team is hosting its annual Christmas fundraiser ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2009 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Beatty art showing at PSC  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST Laura Beatty of Lake Wales is exhibiting her work called The Big Picture Book at Polk State College s Fine Arts Gallery, Winter Haven campus, throughout November ... In 1989 Beatty moved to Lake Wales, where she reestablished her studio ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

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