Babson Park, FL - "Old Glory" is my nickname; proudly I wave on high. Honor me. Respect me; defend me with your lives and fortunes. Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position lest I never return. Keep alight the fires of patriotism; strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy. Worship Eternal God and keep his commandments and I shall remain the bulwark of peace of freedom for all people.

The Cub Scout Pack 500 located in Babson Park will be accepting tattered, damaged and no longer serviceable flags for proper retirement. We will accept all US or State flags from any business or individual that wishes to donate your unusable flags for retirement. Congress has listed the Boy Scouts as one of the few authorized organization to dispose of old flags, the others include American Legion and the VFW. This is an honor for the scouts to perform.

Please contact Alan Mann at 863-638-2404 or you may drop off your flag at 4926 Easton St. in Crooked Lake Park.

Lake Wales, FL - As I surf the internet often I see many stories articles or letters that peek my interest. A recent Letter to the Editor caught my attention. The following is a link the article and I think it has much food for thought. It was written by a gentleman by the name of Dan Cooly. Definitely worth the read.

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Lake Wales, FL - Westgate River Ranch Resort welcomes the opportunity to host your wedding!  Join us on January 10, 2009 at 3 PM  and let us show you how we can make your special day truly special at Westgate River Ranch Resort.…..

Whether you’ve dreamed of a small church wedding or getting married out in a beautiful field under an old oak tree or if you have dreamed of getting married on horse back……River Ranch can help you make all you dreams come true.  Westgate’s River Ranch can handle every detail of your special day.  Let us take you on a tour of our facility located on our picturesque 1700 acres...see our wedding ceremony locations ...our inside chapel and outside wedding locations including our wedding Gazebo, .......see our beautiful horse and carriage... tour our overnight accommodation's for family and friends.... see our display of wedding reception set-ups and sample our dinner options!

10 % reception discount offered to Brides who book on January 10, 2009!
For more information call 863-692-1321 ext 40054

The following is very recent news article regarding an incident that happened here in Central Florida. The DailyRidge.Com would like to know what you think of this incident. Should the shooter be charged with a crime or thanked for being a good citizen?

OCOEE, FL -- A central Florida man took "Good Samaritan" to a deadly extreme, shooting and killing a man while police say he was robbing a convenience store.

According to the police report, an as-yet unnamed man spotted the robbery going down in a Kangaroo store. Police say the clerk was struggling with the suspect at the time.

Police say the man went to his car, grabbed a gun, went back inisde the store and shot twice, killing the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Freddy Carson of Orlando.

The clerk was taken to the hospital with head injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. No word yet if the shooter will be charged with anything. Florida law does allow concealed weapons permit holders to use their weapon to stop crimes such as murder, robbery, and rape, even if the gun owner is not threatened.

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New Downtown Lake Wales Restaurant will have Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday
Today 07.JAN.09

Lake Wales, FL - Festival Steak & Seafood a new downtown Lake Wales Restaurant will have it's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Friday. The restaurant is located on E. Stuart Ave. where La Bella Torre formally occupied. The event is between 5:15pm and 6pm

Man identified in deadly accident

Jermal Anderson

The victim located in the burned car in Lake Wales has tentatively been positively identified as Quentin Jermle Anderson, DOB 4/4/82, of 367 Cloverdale Road in Winter Haven.

His body was found burned in his sister’s car, a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, FL tag 857 IPS,earlier this morning off of Scenic Hwy in Lake Wales, about ½ mile south of Egg Farm Road. The car is registered to his sister Talisha Manley, and he did have permission to be driving it.

His family has been notified of the crash and his death.

An autopsy will be performed tomorrow to determine Quentin’s exact cause of death.

If anyone has information about this incident they are urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office

at 863.534.6200 or 1.800.226.0344.

Semi Loses Trailer

A semi hi centered and eventually broke loose from his trailer Monday after attempting to make a sharp u type turn onto alt 27 north Monday. The driver eventually had to seek help from a wrecker to get himself out of harms way. Traffic was safely diverted around the scene by Polk County Sherrif Deputies.

Sheriff Judd’s 2009 Oath of Office
Today 06.JAN.09
Bartow, FL - Sheriff Grady Judd will take his second, Sheriff’s Oath of Office in a morning ceremony that is open to the community.

The Oath of Office ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., at the First Baptist Church at the Mall, 1010 E. Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland.

Seating will begin at 9:00 am. The ceremony will last for approximately one hour.

This will begin Sheriff Judd’s second term as Sheriff of Polk County. On November 4, 2008, Polk County voters cast their ballots for Sheriff - 207,270 votes were for Sheriff Judd. 1881 were for a write-in candidate, electing Sheriff Judd by a 99.1% margin.
Lake Wales Arts Council Inc. Presents Hand Built Pottery Class this Winter
Today 06.JAN.09
Lake Wales, FL - The Lake Wales Arts Council, Inc. is pleased to offer a hand built pottery class this Winter. The class, which starts January 17, 2009, will be held at the Lake Wales Arts Center.

Hand built pottery, taught by Ms. Ann Norton, will be held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This class is for adults only. The cost is $150 for members and $175 for non-members, plus a $40 supply fee. The Hand Built Pottery Class is taking place at Ann Norton’s studio. We hope you will join this hands-on class! For more information contact (863) 676 - 8426

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06.JAN.09 Lake Wales business women and veteran finds her family for first time in 50 years
12.DEC.08 Dundee Sheriff's Station to Hold Open House
11.DEC.08 Polk School systems facing hard decision's
11.DEC.08 Sky Powersports 2nd Annual Toys For Tots Rally & Ride Benefit, a Huge Success
11.DEC.08 J. D. Alexander says: State faces deep cuts
11.DEC.08 Janie Howard Wilson student wins Polk essay prize
11.DEC.08 3rd Annual Lighted Crooked Lake Boat Parade
11.DEC.08 Hillcrest Santas share holiday spirit
11.DEC.08 Meet Santa for breakfast in Babson Park
11.DEC.08 Lake Wales Arts Council Inc. Presents Holiday Ballet Performance with Nutcracker Excerpts
08.DEC.08 Janie Howard Wilson explores Winter Writing Wonderland
05.DEC.08 LW Elks Lodge host's "The Art of Giving" with Circle of Friends
05.DEC.08 Great American Teach-In brings great speakers to schools
05.DEC.08 Santa Claus is coming to town
05.DEC.08 Lake Wales High School musicians plan holiday program
04.DEC.08 “Antiques, Art, and Oddities” could be your solution to that Christmas gift problem

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