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Christopher “Chris” Douglas Gaborik, 62, of Babson Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, April 24 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1956 in Haines City. Chris loved fishing and his dog. He is preceded in death by his father Lincoln Peter Gaborik, son Christopher Gaborik Jr. He is survived by his mother Nancy Lee Becker of Babson Park, wife Lunnelle Whittle, sister Cindy Lee Whitesell, brothers Jerry Lincoln Gaborik, Lester David Gaborik and Marty Gaborik. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m...
Alvin Douglas "Doug" Morgan, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 24 at the Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born August 23, 1936 in Ratliff City, OK to the late Biege and Emma Lou “Ella” (White) Morgan. He has been a resident of the area since 1998 coming from Texas. He was a maintenance foreman for Sackaford County, TX. Alvin enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing the card game Canasta and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter Janet Morgan and gra...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners celebrated the 25th anniversary of the FWC's Ridge Rangers Program on Saturday, April 6, at Lake Kissimmee State Park. The guests of honor were many of the volunteers, visionaries and agencies that have made this program a success, both past and present. "The Lake Wales Ridge is one of Florida's most highly imperiled ecosystems," said Jeff McGrady, FWC Division of Habitat and Species Conservation...
Lisha M. Boswell, 52, of Lake Wales, passed away Tuesday, March 26 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1966 in Lawrenceburg, IN. She has been a resident of the area since 1974. She was a cook. Lisha loved Bingo, slots and gambling, she also enjoyed fishing and cooking. She is survived by her parents Glenn and Catherine Lunsford, daughters Linda Marie Henderson, Brittany Lynn Spurlock, son Norman Glenn Ploof, sisters Angela Jean Dunklebarger, Beth Ann Godwin, Bridgett Lynn Southerland, brother Glenn Allen Lunsford and...
The cattle industry is big business in Polk County, contributing an estimated $1.2 billion to the local economy and creating about 5,859 jobs, according to a March 2019 impact analysis produced by the University of Florida-IFAS. The UF-IFAS study said as of January 2019, Florida had an inventory of 1.68 million cattle and calves, including 914,000 beef cows and 116,000 dairy cows. An estimated 60,600 of them were in Polk County, which has the third largest cattle operation in...
Lake Wales High School Future Farmers of America will hold their first annual Fishing for Farmers Bass Tournament on Saturday, April 13. The event goes from safe light until 2 p.m. starting from Camp Mack Guy Harvey River Resort at 14900 Camp Mack Road in Lake Wales. The $80 entry fee includes "big bass," and there is also an $6 ramp fee. The "big bass" payout is $250. Other cash prizes are $700 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. The tournament...
Eugene "Gene" Wilhoyte Brackin of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, March 15 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1931 in Sebring, FL to the late James and Jeanette (Oliver) Brackin. He has been a resident of the area since he was a child. He was a retired building contractor and veteran in the United States Navy serving in Korea. Gene loved fishing and watching the news on T.V. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife Janie Brackin, daughter Cindy Wilkinson of...
Alan Joel Harrell of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, March 7 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born April 20, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Joseph and Louise Harrell and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked in commercial construction and was of the Christian faith. Alan was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army and earned a Purple Heart. He loved fishing and the outdoors. Alan was preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl Lee Bradley and a brother, Michael Harrell. Survivors include his daughters,...
If you are looking for something fun to do on a Friday or Saturday night in Lake Wales, head out east of town on U.S. Highway 60, take a left on Boy Scout Road then a right on Camp Mack Road. You will drive right to Guy Harvey's Camp Mack's River Resort at 14900 Camp Mack Road, northeast of Lake Wales. The old Liar's Lair bar has been masterfully remodeled into Gator Mack's - a full liquor bar with pool tables, dart boards, and a great jukebox. The smoke-free Gator Mack's...
