Cass County Board of Commissioners Oct 18, 2009
Approve trail bed improvements and tailings - GIA Trail in Crooked Lake Township - Snow Birds Snowmobile Club, not to exceed $1,600. 00 (Funding source - 645 Recreation Account). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
A Step Back in Time: Lumber was magnet for early Otsego County settlers Sep 26, 2009
They came from Almont, near Lapeer, and made their settlement on Crooked Lake, just west of Otsego Lake. They stayed only a few months when the severe weather became too much for them to contend with. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Police blotter Sep 23, 2009
THEFT - Andrew Juaire and Andrea Manteuffel, 14000 block of Crooked Lake Road, Saturday reported the theft of tools, pay stubs and car keys. Brainerd police. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wild in northern Michigan Sep 9, 2009
He s also curious about wildlife, and when he had a chance encounter with a loon on Crooked Lake in Atlanta, he had his camera with him. As the loon dove back and forth under his boat in a playful manner, he snapped photos, coming away with one awesome shot of the loon enveloped in a spray of water (bottom right). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
BUSINESS NOTES Sep 6, 2009
DEERWOOD - Lakes Vybe, a Brainerd Lakes Chamber networking group for those age 21-40, invites business professionals age 21-40 to join them for an After Hours Social from 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Presbyterian Clearwater Forest, 16595 Crooked Lake Road in Deerwood, for a High Ropes Challenge. The High Ropes Course experience provides individuals and groups the opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe and exhilarating setting, Lakes Vybe reported. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Webber kicks off at Legion Field Saturday Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:09 AM EDT After sweating for several weeks on the shores of Crooked Lake, the Webber Warriors will move to the shores of Lake Wailes Saturday afternoon as they kick off the 2009 football season at 1 p.m. at Legion Field, hosting Faulkner University. Training camp brought plenty of excitement as new faces, coaching staff and players begin to flood the campus to put a team together that the university, the community and all fans of WIU can be proud of, both... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Crooked Lake development plan shrinks Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:09 AM EDT A development plan that at one time called for as many as 2,300 new housing units near Babson Park and Crooked Lake has shrunk dramatically, again ... The Breezy Point plan in particular, a portion of which abuts Crooked Lake near its southeast shore, touched off a firestorm of activity and complaints when it was introduced several years ago ... Hillcrest Heights passed a resolution seeking to annex Crooked Lake and the Babson Park Visioning... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hardman runs away with triathlon honors (158) Aug 6, 2009
Individuals and relay teams alike completed a one-quarter-mile swim in Crooked Lake, a 15-mile bicycle ride along Scenic 17 to Frostproof and back, before finishing off with a 3. 1 mile run along Crooked Lake. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Polk Nature Discovery Center offers summer programs Aug 2, 2009
Learn about the unique habitats of SUMICA, Lake Marion Creek and Crooked Lake Prairie. 10:30 11:30 a.m., How to Draw Animals: Learn to draw some of the unique animals that live in Central Florida. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Remembering Kelly Jul 30, 2009
A 5K run north follows as runners head to North Crooked Lake Drive then around Ward Loop before heading south and back to the school. Wilson said he plans to feed his four athletes after their journey. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Elsie Maxine Cassel (5) Jul 26, 2009
She lived on Crooked Lake and went to Babson Park Elementary and Lake Wales High School. She was retired from the Miami Post Office and lived with her son in Babson Park and near her daughter Donna Law, for many years. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Police Beat: July 10, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
July 7, 3:01 p.m., Crooked Lake parking lot: A black 1998 Ford Ranger was backed into in the lot sometime between July 4 and July 5. July 7, 6:24 p.m., Bogard Rd. and Bear St.: Michael R. Bird, 23, Wasilla, eastbound driving a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, rear-ended an eastbound 1996 Chevrolet Suburban towing a trailer with two jet skis, driven by Teryl M. Herter, 27, Wasilla. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Hillcrest Lodgeowner looking at the long and short of it Jul 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009. Hillcrest Lodgeowner looking at the long and short of it. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Tuesday storms leave tales to tell Jun 25, 2009
Meanwhile, in Babson Park, residents near Crooked Lake were blown away by Tuesday s storms. Marilyn and Jerry Fuller of 347 Caloosa Court were eating lunch and planning a late afternoon trip to town when the storm hit. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Leona M. Mattson Jun 24, 2009
She retired and moved to Crooked Lake in 1972, where she and her husband both enjoyed their retirement. Leona Mattson. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Boater Perishes In Crooked Lake Jun 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:11 AM EDT A local man died over the weekend while fishing with a friend on Crooked Lake. Shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, 38-year-old Robert James Donaldson of 820 Cody Road in Babson Park, died when he had a seizure and fell overboard, according to reports from the Polk County Sheriff s Office. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
#46 HAMMONDSPORT, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
MUST DO Hammondsport may belong on a postcard, but it's the size of a postage stamp, so exhausting things to see there doesn't take too long. Shethar Street has an excellent compliment of shops; Opera House Antiques is, true to its name, housed in an Opera House from the turn of the century is chockablock with gewgaws like linens and silverware while the Crooked Lake Ice Cream Parlor (33 Shethar St.; [607] 569-2751) compliments the beauty of the town perfectly with its anachronistic look. Though... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The War revisited Apr 8, 2009
Published: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT A tall man wearing the gray uniform adorned with the gold braid of a Confederate Army general greeted new members, guests, and regular members of the William Anderson Sanders Chapter #2474 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at their March 28 meeting in the Crooked Lake home of President Tally Ramsing. In his presentation to local groups, Richard Helms described life as it was on the battlefields during the War Between the States, bringing to... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Citys stimulus planson hold for the moment Apr 5, 2009
5 million that would rehab the existing water treatment plant, raise capacity, and build a new sewer line to East Crooked Lake. GAI said they have approval for that project, Otte said, but the contract problem lies in the way GAI was hired by the city. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Frostproofs Hope Franklin named Sun Conferences Player of the Week Apr 2, 2009
The Royals will renew their Crooked Lake rivalry with Webber University, at home, with three games this weekend. A single game is set for Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. with a doubleheader set to begin Saturday at noon. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner sweeps Crooked Lake rivals Mar 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:51 AM EDT Three up, three down has new meaning for the local Warner and Webber college baseball teams. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Thelma Irene Walter Mar 22, 2009
She was a member of the Crooked Lake Park Woman s Club and a longtime member of the Lake Wales Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marie Janet Holt and husband Marvin of Southwest Ranches; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Shumate of Camden, S.C.. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner earns ranking after Webber win Feb 26, 2009
Warner extended a five point lead at intermission Saturday night to defeat Crooked Lake Rival Webber University, 78-59, in the regular season finale for both local college programs. The Royals ended the first half with a five-point cushion, 36-31 as the Royals were shooting the ball well, shooting 48. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Furious Webberrally falls just short (7) Feb 22, 2009
Published: Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:09 AM EST Although the Webber Warriors won t have long to lick their wounds -- they will meet Crooked Lake rival Warner University tonight -- at least a small part of the team will still be looking back at a missed opportunity Wednesday night in Babson Park ... The Warriors will close out their season this afternoon as they travel across Crooked Lake to take on long-time rival Warner at 4 p.m. ... The Warriors will close out their season this afternoon as... (Lake Wales News, FL)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Feb 15, 2009
The program and brown bag lunch will be held at Ridge Audubon Nature Center, 200 N. Crooked Lake Drive, Babson Park. The public is invited to attend. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Community Calendar and Area Events Feb 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:09 AM EST To have your non-profit, civic group, church or school event included, e-mail information to or fax to 678-1297, attn. Community Calendar. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Womens battle falls Webbers way Feb 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 10:43 AM EST The women staged their own edition of the Battle of Crooked Lake Monday night on the local hardwood, but it really didn t turn out to be much of a battle as the Webber Lady Warriors rolled past Warner, 71-47. The loss drops the Royals to 6-16, 1-6 The Sun Conference while the Warriors improve to 10-8, 2-5 The Sun Conference. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner tips Webber in double-OT thriller (4) Feb 8, 2009
Lamont Houston had 25 points Wednesday night as the first of two hoop Battles of Crooked Lake went to visiting Warner. Published: Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:10 AM EST Warner University s men s basketball team defeated Sun Conference opponent Webber International University in double overtime, 71-67, on Wednesday in what will be the first of two emotion-charged meetings between the two Lake Wales area schools. (Lake Wales News, FL)
