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Polk County Utilities Division Water Conservation Art Contest

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, January 26th, 2013, 10:47am
Polk County Utilities Division Water Conservation Art Contest

Polk Co., FL-- Polk County Utilities Division announced their 2013 Water Conservation Art Contest for all Polk County students enrolled in both publi,c and private schools, in grades K-12.

Competitors are encouraged to create a poster depicting a water conservation idea.

Rosette ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place in each of the thirteen grade categories. All others receive participation ribbons. The blue ribbon winner in each category will be featured in the 2013 Water Conservation Calendar.

Contest Guidelines:

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Bartow High’s FFA wins State Forestry Contest

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 2:57pm
Bartow High’s FFA wins State Forestry Contest

Bartow, Florida -- Polk County Schools recently announced that Bartow High’s FFA team won the State Forestry Contest. 

The team, consisting of Hunter Westmoreland, Taylor Ross, Rachel Locke, Brett Wasden and Jessica Clark, reportedly placed first in the following categories: general knowledge, dendrology, pest/disorders, compass and pacing. The team also placed third in the tools category. 

In the individual competition, Brett Wasden received a first place ribbon in every category except for compass and pacing. 

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“Here’s to Your Health Hike” at Circle B Bar Reserve

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 1:45pm
“Here’s to Your Health Hike” at Circle B Bar Reserve

Lakeland, Florida -- Polk County Commissioners are providing residents resolved to living healthier an early start to their New Year’s resolutions with a hike at Circle B Bar Reserve.

Commissioner George Lindsey will host the New Year’s Day “Here’s to Your Health Hike” at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at the 1,267-acre park on SR 540 (Winter Lake Road) in Lakeland.

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Free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Disposal

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 10:22am
Free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Disposal

BARTOW, FL-- Polk County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic equipment for FREE during a collection event hosted by the County’s Waste Resource Management Division and the City of Winter Haven.

The collection will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on December 1 at the Chain O’ Lakes SW Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, SW, Winter Haven.

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Water, Wings and Wild Things Naturefest 2012

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, November 2nd, 2012, 8:40am
Water, Wings and Wild Things Naturefest 2012

Polk County, FL-- 2012 Circle B Bar Reserve will host Polk’s NatureFest 2012 this Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Organizers have provided all of the event's details below:

Come join us as we celebrate nature. This free event features live native Florida animals that you can see up close, such as the alligator, bald eagle and the Florida panther. There will be hands-on activities, a prescribed fire obstacle course, impressive birding, tree climbing (for ages six-years and older), archery and a whole lot more for you and your family to enjoy.

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More mosquito sprayings scheduled to nip the bites in the bud

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, October 20th, 2012, 3:35pm
More mosquito sprayings scheduled to nip the bites in the bud

BARTOW, Fla. - Still getting bit by tons of mosquitos? Don't worry the Mosquito Control Section of the Parks and Natural Resources Division has planned another round of aerial and ground sprayings throughout Polk County. 

Spray Truck Treatments are scheduled as follows:

Monday 10/22/12

  • Cypress Lakes, Rock Ridge, Kathleen, Itchepackasassa, Lake Bonnet

Tuesday 10/23/2012

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Mosquito Aerial and Truck sprayings scheduled in your area

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, October 15th, 2012, 11:49am
Mosquito Aerial and Truck sprayings scheduled in your area

Bartow, FL--  The Mosquito Control Section of the Parks and Natural Resources Division has intensified inspections and treatment of known mosquito breeding areas, and has scheduled ground and aerial sprayings of the area to control the population. 

Spray Truck Treatments are scheduled as follows:

Monday 10/15/12:

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