Veteran's Day 11/11 In LaBelle

LABELLE, FL. -- Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I on November 11, 1918 at 11:11 a.m., Veterans and citizens gathered at LaBelle's Veterans Memorial Park on State Road 80 and Main Street in downtown LaBelle to unveil the new Veteran's Wall and to honor all veterans.

The ringing of the 1934 "Liberty Bell" commemorated the moment. The newly installed granite wall is engraved with the names of the area's service veterans.

Wharf Walk Features Food, Drinks, Entertainment

LABELLE, FL. -- The fall season's "Wharf Walk" is underway this evening with plenty of activity with food, drink, music, a cigar bar and community businesses showing their services and products along the city's waterfront.

This regular monthly event, organized by the LaBelle Downtown Revitalizaton Corporation takes place next to the LaBelle city docks along the Caloosahatchee River with plenty of decorated tables set up on the grounds of the Barron Library.

Photo: LaBelle City Commissioner Julie Wilkins

Nursing Students Visit EOC In Hendry County

LABELLE, FL. -- The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Preparedness staff members John Gountas and Brenda Barnes, coordinated a "Preparedness Day" event for Florida Gulf Coast University Nursing Students at the Hendry County Emergency Operations Center.

Discussions of the day included Emergency Management, Public Health Preparedness, Active Shooter Awareness and Response in Healthcare Settings, Opioid Epidemic and the Dangers of Inhalants, Emergency Support Functions, and Incident Command. The students were given a tour of the Emergency Operations Center and also given a briefing in the situation room.

Pictured: Brenda Barnes (FDOH), Taylor Haines, Carson Emery, Amanda Avarello, Julian Haerle, Analese Carlucci, Nicole Denham, Hannah Crespo, John Gountas (FDOH), and Tina Ellis-FCGU Instructor

At The Kiwanis November 6

The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle had some delightful visitors at their recent Kiwanis Meeting. On Tuesday, Nov 6th, they welcomed Lighthouse of SW Florida.  Amy Turner-Community Relations Coordinator, Sandy Burke - Receptionist, and Ms. Vee, a Service Dog. 

They talked about the free services their organization offers to enable people of all ages living with a visual impairment or blindness to remain independent, active and productive.

 Visit their website for more information: www.lighthouseswfl.org

Photo by Helen Mead.  Lighthouse of SWFL, Amy Turner, Sandy Burke and Ms. Vee, along with LaBelle Kiwanis President Carole Schroeder.

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Girl Scouts Visit Emergency Operations Center

Hendry County Emergency Management (EM) and the Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (FDOH) teamed up on Thursday, November 1st, to educate Girl Scout Troop 1017 about Preparedness.

Hendry EM Director Rick Lehmkuhl and Brenda Barnes, Public Information Officer and Planning/Preparedness Coordinator for FDOH Hendry/Glades facilitated a tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). 

The Girl Scout Troop learned about preparing for all hazards such as hurricanes, floods, fires and pandemics. They were impressed by the EOC Situation Room where agencies coordinate disaster response, as well as the huge communications tower and the helicopter-pad! The girls also created a small individual first aid kit while they were at the EOC. They will be earning their First Aid Badge very soon.

 Pictured: LaBelle Girl Scout Troop 1017, along with Nicole Hellard-Troop Leader and Jessica Ivy-Co Leader.