Glades County, Florida Prepares For Possible Heavy Winds And Flooding

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- A Tropical Storm Warning continues to be issued for Glades County. This warning could continue throughout the day today and possibly into Monday morning. Please prepare your home and secure any loose items that may be in the yard.

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UPDATE: The Tropical Storm Warning has cancelled for all Florida counties as of Monday afternoon. There is still a Flood Watch in effect for Central and South Florida. Gusty conditions will continue across the Florida Keys, South and Central Florida.

Glades County School District will be opened for tomorrow Tuesday, November 10th, 2020.
Glades County Government Offices will be opened tomorrow Tuesday, November 10th, 2020.

Sandbags are available for pick up at the Emergency Operation Center (1097 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven, FL 33471).

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Glades County School District will be closing schools tomorrow Monday November 9th.

Glades County Government Offices will be closed tomorrow Monday November 9th.

Sandbags are available for pick up at the Emergency Operation Center (1097 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven).

Flora C. Perez Dies In Clewiston, Aged 90

Flora C. Perez, age 90, of Clewiston, passed away November 1, 2020 in Clewiston. She was born Aug. 18, 1930 in Cuba to the late Luis Francisco and the late Paula (Diaz) Caso. 

She married Antonio Andres Perez; he preceded her in death on July 20, 1981. She and her husband were real estate brokers in the area for many years. 

Flora was a devoted parishioner of Saint Margaret Catholic Church in Clewiston for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved her. 

Survivors include one son: Antonio Perez and one daughter: Elena Maria Mickler, one brother: Luis Francisco Cason, five grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Saint Margaret's Catholic Church, Clewiston. with Father Jiobani Batista presiding. Entombment was at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace, Royal Palm Beach. 

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Marlene Conyers Retires From Hendry Sheriff Office With 20 Years Service

LABELLE, FL. -- On Friday, November 6, 2020, members of the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office wished 20 year employee Marlene Conyers a Happy Retirement.

Marlene has been employed with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office since July of 1996. Former Sheriff Thomas (Tommie) Vaughan hired Marlene as an Accounts Payable Clerk. In March of 2001, Under the Administration of Sheriff Steve Worley, Marlene was promoted to the position of Finance Director. Marlene had a four year break in service in 2005, when she and her family relocated to central Florida.

She came back to the Sheriff’s Office in January of 2009 as Finance Director, where she has faithfully served Sheriff Steve Whidden and the citizens of Hendry County until today.

Marlene’s time spent with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has seen many changes from the old time pen and paper accounting to computer technology; she has witnessed the overall change in law enforcement and the demands placed on the law enforcement field.

As an employee and friend, she remained true to life in those relationships, many of those friendships spanning 20 years, and hardly a bad word said about anyone or anything.

Marlene has been a hard worker and dedicated to doing the right things. “I’ve made many friends here over the years and experienced good times, as well as bad. I’ve had the opportunity to work with what I believe to be the best bosses I could have asked for, and I will miss them”, said Marlene. “But, I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life, one that’s a bit slower. I’m looking forward to spending time with family and friends. I hope to do a little traveling and most importantly spend time with my children and grandchildren.” 

If you know Marlene or see her out, we are asking that you Congratulate her on her recent Retirement.

Darryl W. Moore Of Clewiston Dies, Aged 57

Darryl W. Moore, age 57, of Clewiston, passed away November 3, 2020 in Hollywood. He was born Apr. 21, 1963 in Belle Glade, FL, to the late David W. Moore and the late Brenda Lee (Courson) Moore. 

Darryl worked for the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida for 40 years. He loved to play golf and enjoyed fishing. Darryl was very dedicated to his family and will be greatly missed. 

Survivors include one son: Joshua Moore and one daughter: Christina Moore, brother: Arnold Moore, grandchildren, Alisya Mata, Adrian Mata, Jr., Joshua Moore and Kimberly Moore, nieces Kelsie Moore and Courtney Moore, his long life companion Anna Moore. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Kimberly Moore and his parents. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm at New Harvest Church, Clewiston with Pastor Chuck Pelham officiating. 

Visitation will be Friday from 1/2 hour prior to service at New Harvest Church, Clewiston, FL. Interment will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00 am in Ridgelawn Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

COVID-19 Still Lingering In Hendry County, Florida Now Affecting Schools

 

LABELLE, FL. -- COVID-19 cases have not gone away in rural Hendry County, Florida. Since March 1st there have been 2,327 positive cases identified in the population of 42,380 or about 5% of the population. 310 were pediatric cases.

A total of 372 people tested positive were admitted to the emergency room, and 44 have died.

In the Hendry County School District, 250 students and 31 staff are under quarantine orders. Three LaBelle High School football games have been canceled so far.

The largest amount of students quarantined are from Clewiston Elementary School, at 65. LaBelle High has 51 students under quarantine, and LaBelle MIddle School with 39, and Clewiston High at 38 quarantined.

Photo: Free Virus Testing site in LaBelle, Fl.