CLEWISTON, FL. -- A crash at 3:40 PM Monday on Bald Cypress at North Granja in Montura Ranch Estates left two people seriously injured when the ATV they were riding hit a truck trailer.
Enrique Leon II, 29 of Montura was southbound on N. Granja Street in a Yamaha ATV as Juan Lee Pujol, 17 driving a 2004 Ford pickup with towed trailer were eastbound on Bald Cypress Avenue.
Leon failed to yield to oncoming eastbound traffic on Bald Cypress as he proceeded south into the intersection. As a result, the front of the ATV struck the left side of the truck's towed trailer.
Collision impact caused the ATV to rotate counterclockwise. Both Leon and passenger Glamiry Gonzales, 26 were then ejected from the ATV.
Leon and Glamiry were removed from the scene prior to FHP Trooper T. Park's arrival. They were transported to Henry Regional Hospital with serious injuries. Charges are pending.
Monday, September 02, 2013
Hendry-Glades Obituaries
Carol Ann Hoffman, age 44, of LaBelle, passed away September 1, 2013 in LaBelle.
She was born Feb. 5, 1969 in Naples, Florida Carol was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and was the great-great-great-great granddaughter of James Kirkland and Mary Ann Kirkland aka Polly Ann Powers.
She worked for thirteen years for Family Eye Care in LaBelle. She attended Community Harvest Church and was a member of American Legion Post#130 Women's Auxiliary. Carol was also an avid reader.
Survivors include her husband: Thomas A. Hoffman, sons: Cody and Dustin Hoffman and daughter: Hadley Hoffman, all of LaBelle, parents: John Henry Agnew, Jr. and Delores (Whigham) Agnew of LaBelle, brother: Ryan Agnew of LaBelle, sisters: Nikki (Spence) Hull of LaBelle and Wendy (Donald) Wood of Orlando, father and mother in law: James & Marion Hoffman, brother in law: James T. (Mary Jo) Hoffman, sister in law: Michelle (Bruce) Doras; brother in law: John Raymond (Elaine) Hoffman and nephews and nieces: Jarren and Emyllee Hull, Caymen and Noah Wood, Adam And Emma Doras and Jenna Hoffman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at Community Harvest Worship Center, LaBelle with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Community Harvest Worship Center, LaBelle, FL.
Betty Jean McDaniel, age 75, of LaBelle, passed away August 31, 2013 in Lehigh Acres.
She was born Jan. 31, 1938 in Palmetto, FL.
Betty enjoyed to crochet, playing bridge and growing roses, but most of all she loved her family and she will be missed by many.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years Tifton R. McDaniel; five daughters: Stella Smith (Doug), Susie Crews (Bo), Mona Sharpe (Dixie), Renee McDaniel (Randy Burge), Dawn Perez (Juan); grandchildren, Roy Holt, Jr. (Annie Brown), Glenn Holt (Amy), Shane Bell (Cathy), Denny Bell, Jeni Bowen (Chris), Jeremy Sharpe (Erin), Robert McDaniel, Sydney Hamby, Jacob Mott, Juan Perez, Jr.; twelve great grandchildren and two sisters Rosemary Rust and Jerri Landcaster.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Visitation will be held 1 1/2 hours prior to service at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, FL.
Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.
She was born Feb. 5, 1969 in Naples, Florida Carol was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and was the great-great-great-great granddaughter of James Kirkland and Mary Ann Kirkland aka Polly Ann Powers.
She worked for thirteen years for Family Eye Care in LaBelle. She attended Community Harvest Church and was a member of American Legion Post#130 Women's Auxiliary. Carol was also an avid reader.
Survivors include her husband: Thomas A. Hoffman, sons: Cody and Dustin Hoffman and daughter: Hadley Hoffman, all of LaBelle, parents: John Henry Agnew, Jr. and Delores (Whigham) Agnew of LaBelle, brother: Ryan Agnew of LaBelle, sisters: Nikki (Spence) Hull of LaBelle and Wendy (Donald) Wood of Orlando, father and mother in law: James & Marion Hoffman, brother in law: James T. (Mary Jo) Hoffman, sister in law: Michelle (Bruce) Doras; brother in law: John Raymond (Elaine) Hoffman and nephews and nieces: Jarren and Emyllee Hull, Caymen and Noah Wood, Adam And Emma Doras and Jenna Hoffman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at Community Harvest Worship Center, LaBelle with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Community Harvest Worship Center, LaBelle, FL.
Betty Jean McDaniel, age 75, of LaBelle, passed away August 31, 2013 in Lehigh Acres.
She was born Jan. 31, 1938 in Palmetto, FL.
Betty enjoyed to crochet, playing bridge and growing roses, but most of all she loved her family and she will be missed by many.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years Tifton R. McDaniel; five daughters: Stella Smith (Doug), Susie Crews (Bo), Mona Sharpe (Dixie), Renee McDaniel (Randy Burge), Dawn Perez (Juan); grandchildren, Roy Holt, Jr. (Annie Brown), Glenn Holt (Amy), Shane Bell (Cathy), Denny Bell, Jeni Bowen (Chris), Jeremy Sharpe (Erin), Robert McDaniel, Sydney Hamby, Jacob Mott, Juan Perez, Jr.; twelve great grandchildren and two sisters Rosemary Rust and Jerri Landcaster.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Visitation will be held 1 1/2 hours prior to service at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, FL.
Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.
Three Car Crash Leaves Two Critically Injured - Seven Kids Injured
IMMOKALEE, FL. -- A multi-vehicle crash at 11:41 AM on SR 82 east of Naples Avenue West near the southwestern Hendry county line and Collier county caused two to be critically injured and seven children passengers taken to area hospitals with minor injuries.
A 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor driven by Tikeisha Hawkins, 29 of Immokalee, Florida was traveling west on SR 82, east of Naples Avenue West as a 2002 Saturn LS1 driven by Jessica Jackson, 28 of Immokalee was traveling east on SR 82 east of Naples Ave.
A third vehicle, a 2000 Mercury Cougar, driven by Demmona Short, 37 of Lehigh Acres was traveling east on SR 82, two vehicles back from the second vehicle. The first and second vehicles were approaching each other as Hawkins lost control and her vehicle began rotating counterclockwise while traveling in a southwest direction.
Her car traveled into Jackson's path. Subsequently, the front right portion of the Endeavor collided with the front left portion of the Saturn which post collision rotated counterclockwise as it traveled slightly southeast.
It came to final rest facing northeast, while occupying the eastbound lane of SR 82 and the paved apron. Post collision, the Endeavor continued to rotate counterclockwise as it traveled in a west direction. The vehicle that was in between the second and third vehicle was able to avoid collision by maneuvering onto the south shoulder.
Short observed the collision and maneuvered the Mercury to the right in an attempt to avoid collision. Subsequently, her left rear portion of the Mercury collided with the rear left portion of the Endeavor and her vehicle came to rest facing northeast on the south grassy shoulder of SR 82.
The Endeavor came to rest facing north, while occupying the eastbound lane of SR 82 and the paved apron. During this crash, it was raining. This crash occurred 467 feet west of the Collier County line.
The driver of the Saturn and passenger Tabricka Jackson, age 12 were both taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. The driver and child passenger in the Cougar were not injured.
The FHP Trooper Danny Diaz and Investigator Corporal Michael Michaud indicate on the crash report it is unknown if alcohol was a factor for the driver of the second vehicle. Charges are pending investigation.
A 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor driven by Tikeisha Hawkins, 29 of Immokalee, Florida was traveling west on SR 82, east of Naples Avenue West as a 2002 Saturn LS1 driven by Jessica Jackson, 28 of Immokalee was traveling east on SR 82 east of Naples Ave.
A third vehicle, a 2000 Mercury Cougar, driven by Demmona Short, 37 of Lehigh Acres was traveling east on SR 82, two vehicles back from the second vehicle. The first and second vehicles were approaching each other as Hawkins lost control and her vehicle began rotating counterclockwise while traveling in a southwest direction.
Her car traveled into Jackson's path. Subsequently, the front right portion of the Endeavor collided with the front left portion of the Saturn which post collision rotated counterclockwise as it traveled slightly southeast.
It came to final rest facing northeast, while occupying the eastbound lane of SR 82 and the paved apron. Post collision, the Endeavor continued to rotate counterclockwise as it traveled in a west direction. The vehicle that was in between the second and third vehicle was able to avoid collision by maneuvering onto the south shoulder.
Short observed the collision and maneuvered the Mercury to the right in an attempt to avoid collision. Subsequently, her left rear portion of the Mercury collided with the rear left portion of the Endeavor and her vehicle came to rest facing northeast on the south grassy shoulder of SR 82.
The Endeavor came to rest facing north, while occupying the eastbound lane of SR 82 and the paved apron. During this crash, it was raining. This crash occurred 467 feet west of the Collier County line.
The driver of the Saturn and passenger Tabricka Jackson, age 12 were both taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. The driver and child passenger in the Cougar were not injured.
The FHP Trooper Danny Diaz and Investigator Corporal Michael Michaud indicate on the crash report it is unknown if alcohol was a factor for the driver of the second vehicle. Charges are pending investigation.
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Audubon Meeting Focuses On Invasive Reptiles
LABELLE, FL. -- If you want to learn the answers to questions about invasive exotic reptiles and other animals in south Florida you are invited to attend a free program presented by reptile expert, Cheryl Millett.
Hendry-Glades Audubon will host this event on Monday September 9 at 7 p. m. at the Cooperative Extension, Dallas Townsend Building 1085 Pratt Blvd. in LaBelle.
Cheryl Millett is a Biologist at The Nature Conservancy and leads Python Patrol, the Central Florida Lygodium Strategy, and the Heartland CISMA. Python Patrol is a program to provide containment and early detection and rapid response of invasive exotic Burmese pythons, and other invasive species in south and central Florida, by training detectors to accurately identify and report them, training responders to safely capture them, and providing a hotline to link the two.
The Central Florida Lygodium Strategy is a partnership to apply a regional approach to stopping the northern spread of Old World climbing fern on public and private lands. The Heartland CISMA is a partnership to regionally focus efforts to deal with invasive species. Cheryl also coordinated Jay Watch, a citizen science program monitoring the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay, which is now a project of Florida Audubon.
LABELLE, FL. -- If you want to learn the answers to questions about invasive exotic reptiles and other animals in south Florida you are invited to attend a free program presented by reptile expert, Cheryl Millett.
Hendry-Glades Audubon will host this event on Monday September 9 at 7 p. m. at the Cooperative Extension, Dallas Townsend Building 1085 Pratt Blvd. in LaBelle.
Cheryl Millett is a Biologist at The Nature Conservancy and leads Python Patrol, the Central Florida Lygodium Strategy, and the Heartland CISMA. Python Patrol is a program to provide containment and early detection and rapid response of invasive exotic Burmese pythons, and other invasive species in south and central Florida, by training detectors to accurately identify and report them, training responders to safely capture them, and providing a hotline to link the two.
The Central Florida Lygodium Strategy is a partnership to apply a regional approach to stopping the northern spread of Old World climbing fern on public and private lands. The Heartland CISMA is a partnership to regionally focus efforts to deal with invasive species. Cheryl also coordinated Jay Watch, a citizen science program monitoring the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay, which is now a project of Florida Audubon.
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Francis Howard Speaking At Museum Program
LABELLE, FL. -- LaBelle native Francis Howard, a member of the area's pioneer James Seth Howard Family, will open LaBelle Heritage Museum's 2013/2014 Program Year at LaBelle City Hall on Thursday, September 5, at 7 o'clock.
The meeting is open to the public and members and guests are asked to be seated by 7 o'clock. A short business meeting will follow the pause for refreshments following the program and question and answer session following Mr. Howard's talk.
Regular monthly program meetings are scheduled for LaBelle City Hall on the first Thursdayof the month from September through April at 7 o'clock.
Regular monthly program meetings are scheduled for LaBelle City Hall on the first Thursdayof the month from September through April at 7 o'clock.
LaBelle Heritage Museum also sponsors other programs throughout the year that include but are not limited to the annual Old Timers Dinner held on the Thursday of Swamp Cabbage Festival Week and an open house during the December Holidays as well as having special programs for school groups.
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