Roadside Litter Target Of Health Department

LABELLE, FL. -- Staff members from the Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties participated in “Florida Health Cleans Up!” on October 31st to emphasize that walking is a great way to get physically active and to support the Department of Transportation’s “Roadside Litter Prevention Program”. 

Over 51 pounds of litter was collected by the team.  The Florida Department of Health is part of a statewide effort to keep Florida’s roads and highways clean and beautiful for both residents and visitors.

Pictured Left to Right: Vanessa Fischel, Carol Leib, Mary Ruth Prouty, Pat Dobbins, Melba Zavala, Pam Barnett, Mike Tomes, Maria Narez, Mona Kajkowski and Socorro Balderas.  Not pictured: Brenda Barnes (photographer), Leo Rodriguez and Margie Alderman