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    Martin R. Hollash  Nov 22, 2008
    he moved to Lake Wales in 1970 ... Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church located at 630 S. 9th Street in Lake Wales ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    School Closings  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST All schools and offices in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system will be closed Monday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holidays. Schools include Lake Wales High, Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, Polk Avenue Elementary, and Edward W. Bok Academy Middle School ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Please remember our troops  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST Our Lake Wales based Florida National Guard unit, the 356th Combat Support Company, deployed to Iraq this past June ... The city of Lake Wales web site, HYPERLINK "" has a listing of the deployed troops of the 356th as well as an address to send letters, cards and packages ... This holiday season let s see to it that each and every trooper of the 356th receives something from Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    The Lake Wales Little Theater auditions for Lovers Leap  Nov 22, 2008
    The Lake Wales Little Theater auditions for Lovers Leap. (Photo by Debra Gouvellis) The entire cast of the Lake Wales Little Theaters upcoming comedy are all pointing fingers at one specific character ... Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 AM EST The Lake Wales Little Theater, currently staging its production of Lover s Leap, will hold tryouts next week for its January production of Kitchen Witches. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Many projects underway in Lake Wales  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 AM EST The NEWS is grateful for the research and cooperation of the Lake Wales Planning and Development Department of Margaret Swanson and Kathy Bangley ... The NEWS is grateful for the research and cooperation of the Lake Wales Planning and Development Department of Margaret Swanson and Kathy Bangley ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Fern Elizabeth Elliotte  Nov 22, 2008
    She was the owner and operator of Carlton's Flowers of Lake Wales for many years. She was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bartow. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Teen suffers burns but makes sure the kids are safe  Nov 22, 2008
    (Photo by Kathy Leigh Berkowitz) Lake Wales High School JROTC student Leila Johnson suffered first and second degree burns from a stove fire while she was helping her boyfriend baby-sit his cousins Monday night ... The sprinkler system and the fire alarm automatically activated a call to the Lake Wales Fire Department ... The two are also classmates at Lake Wales High School where they are active in the JROTC program. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    James Henry Davis  Nov 22, 2008
    He was a native of Welburn and moved to Lake Wales from Live Oak in 1955. He retired from the public works department for the City of Lake Wales ... Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Davis Souvernance of Lake Wales; three grandchildren and eight great-step-grandchildren. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Physical therapy clinic opens on U.S. Highway 27  Nov 22, 2008
    27 South in Lake Wales ... Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST Select Physical Therapy opened Nov. 3 at 22415 U.S. Hwy 27 South, Lake Wales (next to Lee s Furniture) ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Garden of Collage art exhibit at Bok Tower  Nov 22, 2008
    His work has won Best of Show at the Highlands Fine Arts Festival, top prize at the National Collage Society s Exhibit and the President s Award at the Lake Wales Art Show ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Money matters at the city level  Nov 22, 2008
    They wanted to save money for residents who need back door garbage pickup, get money and spend it at the same time by applying for a solar panel grant for the fire station, and request money from the community to move a veteran s monument from the shores of Lake Wales to the lawn in front of City Hall ... As for the matter of saving money, commissioners decided to apply for the Florida Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Technology Projects Grant for $500,000 to install solar panels at the... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Christmas Expo accepting applications for December 5 show  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST Quintessential Concepts, Inc. is accepting applications for vendors, crafters and artisans to participate in the first Christmas Expo, Deck the Town, to be held in the Historic District of downtown Lake Wales. The Christmas Expo is scheduled for the Dec, 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will coincide with the Lake Wales Christmas Choral Extravaganza which will be held on Dec. 5 in the Marketplace from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event will bring over 500 students... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING: One and done for Highlanders  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST The Lake Wales Highlanders are out of the Florida High School Class 3A playoffs after just one game, falling to the Cocoa Tigers, 41-7 ... The only Lake Wales touchdown came on a 28-yard Jarvarious Riley to Ryne Knuth pass late in the second quarter ... Lake Wales finishes the season 10-2. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Florida's Natural sets sales record  Nov 22, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST Florida's Natural, which employs some 850 workers at its Lake Wales world headquarters, is having another sweet year ... The company reviewed its recent performance and other items during the 75th annual stockholders meeting held Monday at the Lake Wales County Club ... It's processing plant is in Lake Wales, and it also operates a juice packaging plant in Umatilla, Florida. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales will be going to the dogs  Nov 22, 2008
    But next Saturday, Lake Wales will be all about dogs. The first-ever Lake Wales is Going To the Dogs event will be staged at Lake Wailes Kiwanis Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being organized in part by the 4-H Dog Dundee Clovers and Debbie s Pet Boutique in Lake Wales ... We went, and decided we wanted to do one in Lake Wales, and do it better, Freelander said. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales at Cocoa  Nov 22, 2008
    Cocoa's Marquis Dixon scores during the second quarter of Friday's game against Lake Wales. . (Florida Today)

    Friday night football  Nov 22, 2008
    Live coverage of Cocoa High (9-1) vs. Lake Wales (10-1). In your voice. (Florida Today)

    Cocoa: Wale of a win  Nov 22, 2008
    Ready to start a new playoff run while keeping revenge-minded Lake Wales at bay, the Tigers scored three touchdowns in the opening quarter with the wind at their back Friday ... It was last year that Cocoa won at Lake Wales for the second of three consecutive playoff victories on the road ... Putting the wind at their backs early led to five kickoffs into the end zone, two short Lake Wales punts (15 and 23 yards) into the wind and an interception that hung in the air just long enough. (Florida Today)

    Brevard well represented in playoffs tonight  Nov 21, 2008
    How can Lake Wales be 10-1 and not have played a game against an out-of-state team ... Seems new school Tenoroc in Polk County had no games and everyone else was scheduled for 2008, according to Lake Wales athletic director Marvin Pavy Jr. The county school system petitioned the FHSAA to allow teams to play an 11th game if they scheduled Tenoroc, which finished 0-10, on the open date ... Lake Wales won that game 47-6, but thus did not have a regular-season bye week. (Florida Today)

    LWWGA holds invitational  Nov 20, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 AM EST The Lake Wales Women s Golf Association held its Invitational Tournament on Nov. 14, with the theme of Star Spangled Golf ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bok Tower happenings  Nov 20, 2008
    From top prize at the National Collage Society s Exhibit, Best of Show at Highlands Fine Arts Festival, to the President s Award at Lake Wales Art Show, Kah is well-received by show judges and art patrons in the U.S.A., Canada and internationally ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Honored for service to our community  Nov 20, 2008
    (photo submitted: (left to right) Rev. David M. Rockness, Councilman John Paul Rogers, Officer Sean Quellette and firefighter Terrance D. Hammonds were all recently recognized by the Lake Wales Masonic Lodge for their contributions to the community. Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 AM EST Four individuals were honored by Lake Wales Masonic Lodge #242 Free & Accepted Masons of Florida for their contributions to the community at an awards ceremony held recently ... Presently, Rev.... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Arthur Wilson Ferguson  Nov 20, 2008
    Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Jean Cooley of Rodeo, N.M.; two sons, A. William Bill Ferguson of California and Robert James Ferguson of Lake Wales; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    LW will head east again for playoffs  Nov 20, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 AM EST Heading to the space coast is nothing new for the Lake Wales Highlanders, who for the second straight year will make that eastern trip to open the state Class 3A football playoffs ... And, playing on the road shouldn t be a big factor for Lake Wales ... The Highlanders, who surprised Astronaut High 31-14 on the road last year, will instead this year take on the Cocoa Tigers, who came to Legion Field last November and booted Lake Wales from the... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Terror on the Ridge reveals strengths, lessons  Nov 20, 2008
    Two members of the Lake Wales Police SWAT team stand ready for orders in the Terror on the Ridge training exercise held at Eagle Ridge Mall on Sunday night ... Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:40 AM EST Blue police lights flashed underneath a nearly full harvest moon as the Lake Wales Police Department foiled a domestic terrorist attack inside Eagle Ridge Mall Sunday night ... Some 100 people gathered to participate in the Terror on the Ridge training exercise after the mall closed for... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING: Bok Academy will open Dec. 8  Nov 19, 2008
    Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST The Lake Wales Charter Schools system has settled on Dec. 8 as the official opening of the new Bok Academy middle school. Students have been attending classes at two Lake Wales churches since the start of the school year in August ... For more information, see Wednesday's edition of the Lake Wales News. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    UPDATE: Highlanders at Cocoa Friday  Nov 18, 2008
    Published: Monday, November 17, 2008 10:17 AM EST The Lake Wales Highlanders will be at Cocoa High Friday night for the first round of the Florida state Class 3A championship high school football playoffs. Lake Wales defeated George Jenkins Friday night at Legion Field, 40-24, to end the regular season at 10-1, ranked No. 9 in the latest Associated Press rankings ... The Tigers eliminated Lake Wales from the 2007 playoffs in the second round, winning at Legion Field 28-14. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Mardi Gras gives back to the community  Nov 16, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:12 AM EST Ask someone what comes to mind when you hear the words Lake Wales Mardi Gras, and the reply you get will probably be: beads, parade, music, excitement, food and fun ... Just last year, Mardi Gras donated $1,500 to Lake Wales Police Athletic League, $1,500 to Lake Wales YMCA, $1,500 to Winter Haven Mission, $1,000 to Barney s Dream, $500 each to the Pirates on the Ridge Parrot Heads, Luciano Trust Fund, Polk County Florida Restaurant and Lodging... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Roy Edward Spurlock  Nov 16, 2008
    Survivors include his wife, Audrey M. Spurlock of Frostproof; four daughters, Pamela Hadden and husband Carlton, of Lake Wales, Carmen Hood and husband Billy Jr. of Frostproof, Melodie Davis and husband Miles of Frostproof, and Cheryl Hendry of Frostproof; a son, Berry Hendry and wife Dorinda of Avon Park; two sisters, Mary Joyce Barnes of Frostproof and Norma Dean Gables of Odenville, Ala ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Mary Anne Kaczorowski  Nov 16, 2008
    Born March 27, 1926 in Frostproof, she moved to Jacksonville four years ago from the Lake Wales area ... She was an avid square dancer with her husband and a former member of the Lake Wales Christian Women s Club ... Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Little Theater play was great  Nov 16, 2008
    I went to the Lake Wales Little Theatre to watch their current production, Lover s Leap ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Final monument puzzle pieces are put in place  Nov 16, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:12 AM EST The final pieces of the Lake Wales war memorial mystery fell into place this week, with several readers and a former newspaper reporter filling in the final facts ... The Lake Wales VFW Post 2420 requested, and was granted, permission last week from the Lake Wales City Commission to spearhead an effort to move the piece to a site on the grounds of city hall ... That is until readers of the Lake Wales News stepped forward to fill in the gaps. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Hotel could be one step closer to redevelopment  Nov 16, 2008
    Their idea was to move the Lake Wales Public Library to the Grand Hotel and create a multi-level library with a transportation hub, a bus stop to connect to various points of the city ... Tina Peak, the director of the Lake Wales Public Library, said that she wanted to clear the air as far as future library expansion ... If you don t have a population downtown, if you do not have people who drive downtown, if you do not have them, downtowns are dead before 8 and really dead after 5, he said,... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Malls owners may face bankruptcy  Nov 16, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:12 AM EST General Growth Properties Inc., owners of the Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, saw its stock plummet this week after the mall owner warned it faces solvency trouble and may be forced to file for bankruptcy if it can't refinance or extend nearly $1 billion in debt due next month. The real estate investment trust, which is the nation's second-largest mall owner whose big-name holdings include Chicago's Water Tower Place and Fashion Show in Las... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Barbara L. Cheatham  Nov 16, 2008
    Survivors include a son, Robert Cheatham and wife Jill of Lakeland; a brother, Troy Lamb of Lake Wales; and three granddaughters, Blair Reisinger and husband Eric of Sarasota, Brittany Cheatham of Lakeland and Kristyn Cheatham of Lakeland ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Janie Howard Wilson students win city art contest  Nov 16, 2008
    Winning posters are displayed on the wall in the City of Lake Wales City Hall entrance ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bok taking on that holiday feel  Nov 16, 2008
    Living Room: Lori Draper and Jacque Palomaki for Lori Draper s Furniture & Accessories, Lake Wales. Mr. Buck s Bedroom: Karrie Wallace, Polka Dots & Co. Monogram & Gift Shoppe and Kellie Faro, Alternative Care Wellness Center & Day Spa, Lake Wales ... Lucy s Bedroom: Joni Gerard and Dolores Vogel, Legacy Real Estate Center, Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Warner 21st in NAIA pre-season baseball poll  Nov 16, 2008
    Saturday, November 15, 2008. Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:12 AM EST The NAIA Baseball Coaches Preseason Top 25 poll was announced Tuesday, and the Warner University Royals came in ranked 21st in the nation. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Our good trail can be a very great trail  Nov 16, 2008
    What little use the Rail-to-Trails in Lake Wales has experienced since the first segment was completed, is marginal, most likely as a result to the proximity of the Lake Wailes trail, which attracts the far majority of runners, walkers, skaters and bikers offering a longer trail and beautiful vista ... This is hardly the time to do anything to the existing Lake Wales trail, especially spending money ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    I married a redneck, and on TV too (11)  Nov 16, 2008
    The wedding of Lake Wales couple Lynn and Graeme Luhn will air tonight on CMTs My Big Redneck Wedding at 9 p.m ... You can ask local Lake Wales couple Lynn (Pierce-Thomas) and Graeme Luhn or you can tune on CMT at 9 tonight to view their wedding on CMT s My Big Redneck Wedding ... The ceremony was filmed on August 9 at their Lake Wales home surrounded by family and friends, and their animals. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Cocoa erases sluggish start  Nov 16, 2008
    Cocoa continues its season at 7:30 p.m. Friday when it hosts Lake Wales (9-1) in a first-round playoff game. "I think we can go farther than last year," Strickland said, "but we have to come to play.". (Florida Today)

    UPDATE: Hotel group makes recommendation  Nov 15, 2008
    Full details available in Saturday's edition of The Lake Wales News ... The three remaining proposers had one last shot to make a good impression and stake their claim for the big green palace in downtown Lake Wales during meetings with the advisory group Monday ... They are looking to the Lake Wales CRA to issue bonds or other forms of financing for the project, with those funds being held in escrow. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING NEWS: Highlanders prep for playoffs with win  Nov 15, 2008
    Published: Friday, November 14, 2008 11:06 PM EST Riding a three-touchdown performance by senior James Norwood, the Lake Wales Highlanders ended their regular season Friday night at Legion Field with a 40-24 win over George Jenkins ... Lake Wales will open their playoffs next Friday at Cocoa High ... For complete Friday night high school football coverage, pick up a copy of Saturday's Lake Wales News. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Commission decides not to settle lawsuit  Nov 15, 2008
    The Lake Wales City Commission rejected a chance to settle a lawsuit filed against the city earlier this fall over $3,000 allotted to pay insurance expenses for an employee at the Depot Museum ... In the past, that position was considered a city employee, entitled to city benefits, but the change meant the position s salary and benefits would be the responsibility of the Lake Wales Historical Society ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    BREAKING NEWS: Hotel proposal is picked  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:10 PM EST An advisory committee has picked the Dixie Walesbilt proposal to recommend to the Lake Wales City Commission as the group to redevelop the long-vacant Grand Hotel ... For more information, see complete coverage in Saturday s edition of The Lake Wales News ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Bok Tower happenings  Nov 13, 2008
    From top prize at the National Collage Society s Exhibit, Best of Show at Highlands Fine Arts Festival, to the President s Award at Lake Wales Art Show, Kah is well-received by show judges and art patrons in the U.S.A., Canada and internationally ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    "Lover's Leap" at Lake Wales Little Theater  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST The Lake Wales Little Theater, currently staging its production of Lover s Leap, will hold tryouts next week for its January production of Kitchen Witches ... The theater is located at 411 N. 3rd St., Lake Wales, and the show will be under the direction of Danny Baynard ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Donald "Don" E. Hawkins  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST Donald E. Don Hawkins of Frostproof died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Lake Wales Medical Center ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Many projects underway in Lake Wales  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST The NEWS is grateful for the research and cooperation of the Lake Wales Planning and Development Department of Margaret Swanson and Kathy Bangley ... The NEWS is grateful for the research and cooperation of the Lake Wales Planning and Development Department of Margaret Swanson and Kathy Bangley ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Amos Henry Jefferson  Nov 13, 2008
    he lived in Lake Wales for 30 years ... Survivors include his companion, Helen Gordon of Lake Wales; three brothers, Jimmy Davis of Beebe, Ark ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales Literacy Councils Seventh Annual Spelling Bee is a hit  Nov 13, 2008
    Lake Wales Literacy Councils Seventh Annual Spelling Bee is a hit ... Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST Francis McMichael spelled phalanx correctly to win the Lake Wales Literacy Council's Seventh Annual Spelling Circus held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Parish Center on Thursday evening, Nov. 6 ... The community outreach coordinator for the Lake Wales Charter Schools smiled and commented before the spelldown "I'm terribly stressed out, it s my bed time!". (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Commission decides not to expand CRA board  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST The Lake Wales City Commission, which also doubles as the city s Community Redevelopment Board, decided against a proposal Wednesday night that would have changed the make up and members of the present CRA group ... Many years ago, Lake Wales did have a CRA board made up of entirely community members, but a number of speakers Wednesday, including Gibson, Clint Horne and Linda Kimbrough all said that did not work well because there were too many... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Dudley H. Dud Clark  Nov 13, 2008
    He was a retired salesman for Chevron Oil Co., a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army ... Survivors include his son, Dudley H. Clark Jr. of Junction City, Oregon, five grandchildren, One great-grandchild, and extended family, Rick, Susie, Meagan, Matt and Dorian McGill, all of Lake Wales ... Visitation will be held from noon until service time at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Rosalie air boat tours irk nearby residents  Nov 13, 2008
    Photos by Debra Gouvellis "Allen's Original World Famous Log House" is on display this weekend at Camp Mack in Lake Wales ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Hotel group poised to make recommendation  Nov 13, 2008
    The three remaining proposers had one last shot to make a good impression and stake their claim for the big green palace in downtown Lake Wales during meetings with the advisory group Monday ... They are looking to the Lake Wales CRA to issue bonds or other forms of financing for the project, with those funds being held in escrow ... Library director Tina Peak also asserted at a previous meeting that the move to the hotel not only would be frowned upon by the library board, but also would not be... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Lake Wales women hold Ryder Cup event  Nov 13, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST The Lake Wales Country Club Women s Golf Association held a special Ryder Cup event recently, with Lorraine Johnson and Kathleen Thorsen each shooting a 76 to earn first flight low gross honors ... Today's Weather Lake Wales, FL ... 2008 Lake Wales News Send feedback to. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Community Calendar  Nov 13, 2008
    Lake Wales Music Club Meeting. The Lake Wales Music Club will be at Lake Wales Art Center at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 ... Lake Wales Woman s Club Dinner Dance. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Downtown security a concern for all of us  Nov 13, 2008
    Two weeks ago a member of the Lake Wales Police Department's Volunteer Observers Impacting Community Effort (VOICE), sent one of their members to hand out flyers in certain neighborhoods. Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:45 PM EST Two weeks ago a member of the Lake Wales Police Department's Volunteer Observers Impacting Community Effort (VOICE), sent one of their members to hand out flyers in certain neighborhoods ... It was the second similar phone call in as many days for downtown... (Lake Wales News, FL)

    No Love for Royal Palm in AP Poll  Nov 11, 2008
    Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. Teams only have one more week to impress the voters, if they care. (The Palm Beach Post)

    What's the secret behind Palin's ability to draw a crowd?  Nov 3, 2008
    In Florida on Saturday, one such Joe was "Corey the Electrician," otherwise known as Corey Mullis of Lake Wales, Fla. Mullis, 34, was carrying a sign at a rally in Polk City, Fla. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Florida Highway Patrol officers discuss an accident scene Monday in which a Jacksonville woman caused multiple wrecks on Interstate 75 near mile marker 429 when, according to reports, she was traveling the wrong way on the interstate. PATRICK SCOTT/Special to the Reporter  Oct 29, 2008
    Reports say after the collision, Blalock and Guerriros vehicles both sideswiped two trailers being pulled by Larry Hammond, 61, of Lake Wales, and Curtis Shriver, 47, of Lake Wales. Guerriro suffered minor injuries from the collision, but he was wearing his seat belt and vehicles airbag also deployed. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    State football poll  Oct 29, 2008
    By Posted Oct 28, 2008. After a thrilling weekend of games the new AP football poll is out. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)

    Games of the Week  Oct 24, 2008
    4) Ridge(6-0) at Lake Wales(7-0): Distict 10- 3A matchup of undefeateds. Ridge is #8 and Lake Wales is #4 ... Lake Wales counters with RB James Norwood and WR Jonathon Feagin. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)

    Pierson wedding (182)  Oct 23, 2008
    His paternal grandparents are William and Anne Pierson of Lake Wales, Fla. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a white, floor-length organza gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice with cap sleeves and full princess skirt. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)

    Heritage No. 4, Atlantic 10th in latest AP Poll  Oct 21, 2008
    Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. Fresh off a convincing win at then-ranked Glades Day, the American Heritage Stallions are ranked No. 4 in Class 1A in the latest Associated Press poll. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Amscot Financial Contributes to Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, Supporting Programs for Disadvantaged Youth  Oct 18, 2008
    Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, invites all to come out and have fun "the Amscot way" at its open house on Saturday, October 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2004 State Road 60 East in Lake Wales. Amscot will present a $500 contribution in support of the Lake Wales branch of the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    High school football roundup  Oct 18, 2008
    Temple Christian, forfeit Lake Wales 39, Lake Region 13 Lake Weir 40, Umatilla 6 Lakewood 32, Largo 24 Leesburg 31, Lecanto 3 Lely 34, Bay Point 14 Lemon Bay 22, East Lee County 21, OT Leon 30, North Florida Christian 18 Lincoln 17, East Gadsden 14 Mainland 37, Ocala Trinity Catholic 14 Manatee 52, Sarasota Riverview 20 Marathon 49, Florida Christian 7 Marianna 48, Chipley 7 Mariner 37, Port Charlotte 21 Melbourne Central Catholic 14, Liberty 7 Miami Belen Jesuit Prep 37, Cardinal Newman 0 Miami... (Florida Times-Union)

    Foundation scores record win for Homecoming  Oct 17, 2008
    The Foundation Academy football team celebrated Homecoming on Oct. 3 with the biggest victory in school history, a 55-0 win over The Vanguard School of Lake Wales. The Lions dominated on offense, defense and special teams en route to a 41-0 halftime advantage. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Breakfast Bonus  Oct 3, 2008
    The jumping jacks livened to a crescendo when a wiry, young USF freshman from Brazil, by way of Lake Wales, named Maikon Bonani kicked a 43 yard field goal to break the 34-34 tie for the third USF win in a game of back-and-forth and 700 yards passing. The big, loud crowd of 58,755 likely set a record for high fives after the good field goal. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)

    Aho Named Lou Groza Award National Star of the Week  Sep 17, 2008
    USF Coach Jim Leavitt had a hunch to start the freshman over junior Delbert Alvarado, the Bulls starter the previous two years, and the Brazilian native from Lake Wales, Florida validated the decision. University of Oregon senior Matt Evenson came out on top of a kicking duel with Purdue's Chris Sommers, kicking field goals of 23, 21, 38 and 33 yards in the Ducks 32-26 double overtime defeat of the Boilermakers at Eugene last Saturday. (Golobos.com)

    Monday with Mike  Sep 15, 2008
    Bonani, a native of Brazil, was a three-sport star in high school in Lake Wales, Fla. He also played soccer (he was the Polk County player of the year) and tennis (he was the school's No. 1 singles player). (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Bulls going with Bonani against Kansas  Sep 11, 2008
    He was also second-team all punter in the state last year and was coached his first two years at Lake Wales by former Bull Chad Barnhart who is now the OC at Weber. Bonani has a big time leg, hitting three field goals from more than 50 yards last year, the longest being 57 yards. (CollegeInsiders.com)

    Letters to the Editor  Sep 11, 2008
    DeWitt Era-Enterprise: News Column. I lived in DeWitt all my life. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)

    Spartans leaning on Marino to improve on last season  Sep 4, 2008
    10/31 @ Lake Wales Vanguard (did not play). 11/7 Arlington Country Day* (L 0-53). (Florida Times-Union)

    Juggling team brings anti-gravity show to ArtSplash  Aug 29, 2008
    "In fact I woke up this morning in Virginia and tonight we're doing a show in Lake Wales, Florida.". Over the past decade Root and Berry have climbed into the upper echelon of the anti-gravity game. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Passion Play's 70-year run to come to an end  Aug 28, 2008
    From 1953 through 1998 there was a regular winter season in a similar amphitheatre constructed in Lake Wales, Florida. When Meier and his wife, Clare, retired in 1991, their daughter and her husband, Guido Della Vecchia, took over management of the production. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Cocoa High ranked in sportswriters' football poll  Aug 26, 2008
    Booker was third and Lake Wales ninth. Four top-ranked teams had local connections. (Florida Today)

    Passenger Injured In East Haddam  Aug 25, 2008
    State police said Kelly Haluch of 314 Nassau Ave., Lake Wales, Fla. was riding on the back of a 2006 Harley Davidson as it traveled south on Route 149 at about 3:30 p.m. when the driver lost control of the bike. (FOX61, CT)

    Watch Larry Brooks ‘Living History Lesson’  Aug 20, 2008
    Carol Tonjes wrote on Aug 19, 2008 12:37 PM:" HI LARRYAs tropical storm FAY is currently blessing us with some wind to clean the trees and we're thankful for the rain, I can't help but recall when you came and stayed with us when 3 hurricanes passed through Lake Wales.You didn't think much of the hurricanes and you were just a tad nervous and considered you'd be safer here than at your place. Both our places survived and damages repaired.God bless you and yours. ". Carol Tonjes wrote on Aug 19,... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    King Football rules the South  Aug 16, 2008
    "A lot of Florida guys don't want to go up North with all that cold weather," said Mompremier's teammate Ben Williams, a running back from Lake Wales, just outside of Lakeland in central Florida. "With all the schools being down here now, I think it does make it harder for those out of state schools to come down here and pull guys out.". (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Prospect Glance: Wade Davis  Jul 31, 2008
    was selected by the then- in the third round of the 2004 First-Year Draft out of Lake Wales High School in Florida. Davis, 22, has come along way since then, forming one of the top pitching duos in the minors alongside left-handed. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)

    Obituaries for July 18  Jul 18, 2008
    She retired to Lake Wales, Fla. 15 years ago, but moved to Norwood two months ago. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Marie M. McKeever  Jul 13, 2008
    She was born Dec. 23, 1917, in Burlington, and moved to Lake Wales 24 years ago from Clinton, Md ... She was a member of the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Wales ... Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17 at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Wales, with Rev. Mariano Catura officiating. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Oginni, Benzaquen named DP's Most Outstanding Athletes  May 29, 2008
    Senior boys volleyball star Victor Callado signed a scholarship last week to play volleyball with Warner Southern College in Lake Wales. THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Postal workers have own town  Apr 21, 2008
    Residents travel to Lake Wales for other needs ... Located on 300 acres about 7 miles east of Lake Wales in Polk County, Nalcrest contains 500 apartments ... For any other services - supermarket, bank, pharmacy - the retirees must travel to Lake Wales. (The Palm Beach Post)

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