All Nail Salon Burglary Nails Suspects
LABELLE, FL. -- On April 27 at 2:45 a.m., the Hendry County Sheriff's Office received a call that the building behind the LaBelle city hall was being burglarized. Sergeant Elberto Carmona, Corporal Mike Horne, and Deputy Justin Smith responded.
When the perpetrators observed Corporal Horne approaching they fled the scene, not realizing they were headed directly towards Deputy Smith. Sergeant Carmona and Deputy Smith stopped the vehicle on State Road 80. Bolt cutters, gloves, and a pry bar was located inside the vehicle.
Deputies checked the buildings and found where the perpetrators had entered the All Nail Salon. The owner of the business reported two televisions and $200 in cash missing. Timothy L. Leach, age 23 of 725 Mississippi Avenue, Clewston, Wilbert Lee James, age 20 of 675 M.L.K.Blvd. LaBelle, and Albert Favors, Jr., age 25 of 709 Maryland Avenue, Clewiston, were arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools With Intent To Use, and Theft.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
LaBelle Burglary Suspect Caught
More Arrests To Come Says Sheriff
LABELLE, FL. -- On April 24 Corporal Jesus Olvera was dispatched to 760 Francis Court in LaBelle to investigate a burglary. The owner of the residence said a motor scooter and twenty five hundred dollars was missing.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, on April 28, Sergeant Shawn Reed and Corporal Olvera located the stolen scooter at 1442 Navajo Avenue in LaBelle. Javier Gomez, age 14 of 1442 Navajo Avenue Labelle, was arrested and charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Theft. The investigation continues and more arrests are expected.
LABELLE, FL. -- On April 24 Corporal Jesus Olvera was dispatched to 760 Francis Court in LaBelle to investigate a burglary. The owner of the residence said a motor scooter and twenty five hundred dollars was missing.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, on April 28, Sergeant Shawn Reed and Corporal Olvera located the stolen scooter at 1442 Navajo Avenue in LaBelle. Javier Gomez, age 14 of 1442 Navajo Avenue Labelle, was arrested and charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Theft. The investigation continues and more arrests are expected.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sugar Gives Sheriff Trucks
United States Sugar Corporation Donates Trucks To HCSO
CLEWISTON, FL. -- United States Sugar Corporation recently donated three 4-wheel drive pickup trucks to be used by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office Auxiliary Deputy Agricultural Crime Unit.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, the Agricultural Crime Unit is under the supervision of the Criminal Investigations Division and concentrates on a wide variety of criminal activities relating to the Agricultural Community. These vehicles will enable the Auxiliary Deputies to help patrol the vast agricultural properties in Hendry County as well as rural communities.
No word on what will become of the numerous other old trucks in the Sheriff's parking lot "donated" to the Sheriff's department, nor how much it may cost taxpayers to keep these trucks operational.
CLEWISTON, FL. -- United States Sugar Corporation recently donated three 4-wheel drive pickup trucks to be used by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office Auxiliary Deputy Agricultural Crime Unit.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, the Agricultural Crime Unit is under the supervision of the Criminal Investigations Division and concentrates on a wide variety of criminal activities relating to the Agricultural Community. These vehicles will enable the Auxiliary Deputies to help patrol the vast agricultural properties in Hendry County as well as rural communities.
No word on what will become of the numerous other old trucks in the Sheriff's parking lot "donated" to the Sheriff's department, nor how much it may cost taxpayers to keep these trucks operational.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Clewiston Water Plant Opens
Congressman Mahoney On Hand For Ribbon Cut
CLEWISTON, FL. -- Friday Congressman Tim Mahoney joined Clewiston Mayor Molly Soto Chamness, Clewiston City Commissioners, City Council members, City Utilities staff, U.S.D.A. Rural Development, U.S. Sugar and South Florida Water Management District for a ribbon cutting and grand opening of Clewiston's state-of-the-art water production and treatment plant facility.
The new environmentally friendly reverse osmosis facility has the capacity to produce up to 3 million gallons of high quality water per day and will provide services to 7200 customers in Glades, Hendry and Palm Beach Counties, meaning the water will no longer be drawn from Lake Okeechobee.
"This water plant is a monument to how local and federal government can come together and provide citizens access to critical resources," said Congressman Mahoney. "This plant not only demonstrates Clewiston's commitment to preserve the environment, but it is a key element in providing the infrastructure the town requires to attract new industry."
"Today is a great day in America's sweetest town. I'm very excited to have Congressman Mahoney here, as he continues to show a great interest in our community and our rural way of life,? said Clewiston Mayor Mali Soto Chamness.
CLEWISTON, FL. -- Friday Congressman Tim Mahoney joined Clewiston Mayor Molly Soto Chamness, Clewiston City Commissioners, City Council members, City Utilities staff, U.S.D.A. Rural Development, U.S. Sugar and South Florida Water Management District for a ribbon cutting and grand opening of Clewiston's state-of-the-art water production and treatment plant facility.
The new environmentally friendly reverse osmosis facility has the capacity to produce up to 3 million gallons of high quality water per day and will provide services to 7200 customers in Glades, Hendry and Palm Beach Counties, meaning the water will no longer be drawn from Lake Okeechobee.
"This water plant is a monument to how local and federal government can come together and provide citizens access to critical resources," said Congressman Mahoney. "This plant not only demonstrates Clewiston's commitment to preserve the environment, but it is a key element in providing the infrastructure the town requires to attract new industry."
"Today is a great day in America's sweetest town. I'm very excited to have Congressman Mahoney here, as he continues to show a great interest in our community and our rural way of life,? said Clewiston Mayor Mali Soto Chamness.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Pond Apple Trees Planted Around Lake
Lake Okeechobee Gets 1,500 Trees
Belle Glade, FL -- Pond apple trees within the footprint of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir construction zone are getting a fresh start in the rich muck soils of Torry Island in southern Lake Okeechobee.
The South Florida Water Management District is transplanting 1,500 of the mature trees this month to benefit ongoing habitat restoration work on Torry Island in Belle Glade in western Palm Beach County. The project takes advantage of the availability of trees as tall as eight feet that would be completely submerged in the massive EAA Reservoir when complete.
Pond apple trees provide desirable habitat for other native species, including the endangered snail kite, endangered Okeechobee gourd and wading birds. Pond apples produce an avocado-sized fruit that is sometimes called an alligator pear or alligator apple, because of its rough skin. The trees can grow up to 25 feet high and survive in the low-nutrient environment found in the Everglades ecosystem.
Pond apple restoration in marshy areas of Lake Okeechobee began several years ago. The effort has been aided on Torry Island by student volunteers from the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation who regularly visit to plant saplings. Foundation Chairman John Marshall, a long-time proponent of environmental restoration in Lake Okeechobee, suggested using mature pond apple trees from the EAA Reservoir construction zone to supplement ongoing planting at Torry Island.
In 2007, the District�s Lake Okeechobee restoration efforts included planting 1,000 pond apple trees in the Clewiston area and another 1,725 pond apples, cypress, bald cypress, red maple, swamp bay and dahoon holly near Moore Haven. This year, the District also plans to re-establish a pond apple forest in Lake Istokpoga, located north of Lake Okeechobee, with the planting of another 800-1,000 pond apple trees.
"Tree island restoration on Torry Island is important for the environment and the citizens of Belle Glade whose livelihoods are tied to Lake Okeechobee," said City of Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson.
A multi-year rainfall deficit that dropped Lake Okeechobee water levels to about four feet below average for this time of year presented a prime opportunity to relocate a large number of mature trees. In current conditions, work crews are able to plant trees harvested from the EAA Reservoir construction zone onto an existing tree island stand near Torry Island. The site is usually too wet to be accessible with vehicles.
Belle Glade, FL -- Pond apple trees within the footprint of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir construction zone are getting a fresh start in the rich muck soils of Torry Island in southern Lake Okeechobee.
The South Florida Water Management District is transplanting 1,500 of the mature trees this month to benefit ongoing habitat restoration work on Torry Island in Belle Glade in western Palm Beach County. The project takes advantage of the availability of trees as tall as eight feet that would be completely submerged in the massive EAA Reservoir when complete.
Pond apple trees provide desirable habitat for other native species, including the endangered snail kite, endangered Okeechobee gourd and wading birds. Pond apples produce an avocado-sized fruit that is sometimes called an alligator pear or alligator apple, because of its rough skin. The trees can grow up to 25 feet high and survive in the low-nutrient environment found in the Everglades ecosystem.
Pond apple restoration in marshy areas of Lake Okeechobee began several years ago. The effort has been aided on Torry Island by student volunteers from the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation who regularly visit to plant saplings. Foundation Chairman John Marshall, a long-time proponent of environmental restoration in Lake Okeechobee, suggested using mature pond apple trees from the EAA Reservoir construction zone to supplement ongoing planting at Torry Island.
In 2007, the District�s Lake Okeechobee restoration efforts included planting 1,000 pond apple trees in the Clewiston area and another 1,725 pond apples, cypress, bald cypress, red maple, swamp bay and dahoon holly near Moore Haven. This year, the District also plans to re-establish a pond apple forest in Lake Istokpoga, located north of Lake Okeechobee, with the planting of another 800-1,000 pond apple trees.
"Tree island restoration on Torry Island is important for the environment and the citizens of Belle Glade whose livelihoods are tied to Lake Okeechobee," said City of Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson.
A multi-year rainfall deficit that dropped Lake Okeechobee water levels to about four feet below average for this time of year presented a prime opportunity to relocate a large number of mature trees. In current conditions, work crews are able to plant trees harvested from the EAA Reservoir construction zone onto an existing tree island stand near Torry Island. The site is usually too wet to be accessible with vehicles.
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