Mosquito Spraying Schedule In LaBelle This Week

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AERIAL ADULT MOSQUITO TREATMENTS

Hendry County will be conducting aerial adult mosquito control operations over the LaBelle Acres (Case and Evans Road), LaBelle Ranchettes (Alphabet Roads), South LaBelle and Port LaBelle Communities Wednesday, August 9th , 2023, weather permitting, through Sunday, August 13th, 2023. 

These operations will continue throughout the remainder of the year as mosquito levels warrant. The insecticide to treat for adult mosquitoes is approved for application by the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Florida. This operation will be conducted by Clarke.

If you have questions concerning this operation, please call Clarke at 800-443-2034 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Tai Chi Instructor Certification Class By AAASWFL

The Area Agency on Aging for SWFL (AAASWFL) is seeking dedicated individuals to become certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructors and volunteer to lead workshops in their local community. 

Certification courses are led by Tai Chi for Health Institute Master Trainers and are offered virtually throughout the year. The cost of certification is entirely covered by AAASWFL with a volunteer commitment to lead Tai Chi for Arthritis workshops on behalf of the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL. 

Prospective instructors must be comfortable with leading older adults in a class setting, have the capacity to demonstrate and teach low-impact Tai Chi movements, and reside within AAASWFL’s service area (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Lee, Hendry, Glades, or Sarasota Counties).

The Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention program was designed to relieve pain, improve balance, and significantly reduce falls. Designed by a team of medical professionals and tai chi experts, the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention program is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an exercise to prevent falls and is supported by Arthritis Foundations worldwide.

The health benefits of the Tai Chi for Arthritis and for Fall Prevention program include: increased flexibility, muscle strength, and fitness; reduce stress and promote relaxation; improve immunity; lower cholesterol and blood pressure; and improve body posture.

To become a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor, please contact Gloria Lappost, AAASWFL’s Health & Wellness Coordinator at Clorivel.Lappost@aaaswfl.org or by calling 239-652-6914.

Funding for the Tai Chi for Arthritis program is provided by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Scam Alert - Donations To Sheriff's Office

SCAM CALLS: IT’S NOT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CALLING YOU…

PLEASE BE AWARE…. someone is contacting the public asking for donations for the Hendry County Sheriff's Office. We are NOT soliciting money for the Sheriff's Office. THIS IS A SCAM!

We recently received information from a concerned citizens who had gotten a call from someone asking for donations on behalf of the deputies of Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. The citizen that made us aware of this, stated that the caller was asking for donations to support the Sheriff’s Office and their families.

Please don't fall victim to these scammers. These callers typically use language that suggests they are charities raising money directly for local police. But the truth is…IT’S A SCAM.

Please let your family and friends know.

Davis-Pratt Park Closed For Ant Control

LABELLE, FL. -- Please be advised that Davis-Pratt Park will be closed beginning at 5pm on Friday, August 11 until 7:30am on Monday, August July 14.

The closure is necessary while the park is treated for ant control.

Residents with questions or concerns are asked to call Hendry-LaBelle Recreation at 863-675-5347.

Cowboy Way Closed In Portion Of Port LaBelle Due To Flooding

PORT LABELLE, FL. (August 3, 2023) – Please be advised that the Hendry County Road & Bridge Department has closed Cowboy Way (CR80A) from Birchwood Pkwy to NW Raintree Blvd until further notice. 

Culverts repairs are underway to allow water to cross under Cowboy Way. The large amount of water passing through the culverts due to recent rains has been restricted causing flooding on many streets south of this area of Port LaBelle.

Motorists traveling west bound on Cowboy Way are to take NW Raintree Blvd to Dellwood Terrace to Birchwood Pkwy to continue west on Cowboy Way.

Motorists traveling east bound on Cowboy Way are to take Birchwood Pkwy to Dellwood Terrace to NW Raintree Blvd to continue east on Cowboy Way.

The purpose of the road closure is to perform operations to alleviate flooding in Port LaBelle south of Cowboy Way and east of Birchwood Pkwy.

Residents with questions are asked to please call the Hendry County Engineering Department at (863) 675-5222.