Faydra Stratton will speak November 20 at Carlson Memorial Church.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Christmas Tree Sale Starts November 27
The Annual Christmas Tree Sale starts the day after Thanksgiving in LaBelle this year.
Kiwanis Kids Shopping Day December 12
It's the annual shopping day for kids at Kiwanis, December 12.
Community Events This Month In LaBelle
LABELLE, FL. -- Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange: Being hosted by Kiwanis Club of LaBelle at the Kiwanis Thrift Store at 155 S Bridge Street from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th. Come enjoy visiting, snacks & a door prize or two....Meet Chamber members, Kiwanis members, officers and the store manager too..
Praise to God Night: Friday, November 20th at 7 p.m., Faydra Stratton of the Missionary Flights International will bring the message of God's Grace and Blessings being shared by missionaries. It will be at the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church and being hosted by the Kiwanis Club of LaBelle. Come enjoy faith, fellowship, refreshments and some 'good ole' gospel singing'.
Christmas trees are here! Kiwanis Key Club Students of LaBelle High School & Kiwanis Builders Club Students of West Glades School
Christmas trees are here! The Kiwanis Key Club Students of LaBelle High School and the Kiwanis Builders Club Students of West Glades School will have their annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser starting the day after Thanksgiving! Trees sales will continue until they are all sold!
Kid's CHRISTMAS Shopping at Kiwanis Thrift Store
Saturday, December 12th from 8:30 - 10 a.m. bring your children and/or grandchildren ages 4-10 years old to the Kiwanis Thrift Store to do their own Christmas Shopping for their parents/grandparents. Give them their shopping allowance and they will be assisted by a Kiwanis member while mom, dad or guardian patiently wait on the porch visiting and enjoying coffee and juice. The Kiwanis high school Key Club members will be wrapping Christmas presents. We are hoping Mrs. Claus will be able to make a surprise visit. The Thrift Store will open for regular shopping at 10 a.m. For more information call the Thrift Store at 863-675-4043.
Celebration of Life for Millard Wagnon: Wednesday, November 25th from 10a.m. - 3 p.m. Millard's family will be at the American Legion to visit with the many friends of his. There will be a luncheon at 11:30 followed by a Memorial Service at 1 p.m.
Christmas trees are here! Kiwanis Key Club Students of LaBelle High School & Kiwanis Builders Club Students of West Glades School
Christmas trees are here! The Kiwanis Key Club Students of LaBelle High School and the Kiwanis Builders Club Students of West Glades School will have their annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser starting the day after Thanksgiving! Trees sales will continue until they are all sold!
Kid's CHRISTMAS Shopping at Kiwanis Thrift Store
Saturday, December 12th from 8:30 - 10 a.m. bring your children and/or grandchildren ages 4-10 years old to the Kiwanis Thrift Store to do their own Christmas Shopping for their parents/grandparents. Give them their shopping allowance and they will be assisted by a Kiwanis member while mom, dad or guardian patiently wait on the porch visiting and enjoying coffee and juice. The Kiwanis high school Key Club members will be wrapping Christmas presents. We are hoping Mrs. Claus will be able to make a surprise visit. The Thrift Store will open for regular shopping at 10 a.m. For more information call the Thrift Store at 863-675-4043.
Celebration of Life for Millard Wagnon: Wednesday, November 25th from 10a.m. - 3 p.m. Millard's family will be at the American Legion to visit with the many friends of his. There will be a luncheon at 11:30 followed by a Memorial Service at 1 p.m.
Beatriz Perez Arrested At 'Puppy Mill'
CLEWISTON, FL. -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Field Investigations and Response team is assisting at the request of the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office with the removal, evidence collection, sheltering and medical care of approximately 100 dogs from a substandard, unlicensed breeding facility located at 166 Avenue Del Club in Clewiston.
The owners of the facility, Beatriz Perez, age 46, and Alexei Fernandez, age 47 were arrested Monday morning on cruelty-related charges.
“This is a tragic situation we see all too often,” said Tim Rickey, vice president of ASPCA Field Investigation and Response. “Puppy mills are a widespread issue across Florida and around the country. Many people are unaware that most puppies sold at pet stores come from puppy mills, and that buying pet store puppies indirectly supports these facilities. While the puppies are sold for profit, their parents are kept at these mills for years, subjected to incessant breeding and a very poor quality of life. Our goal is to remove these dogs from a life of neglect, help them become healthy and eventually find them safe and loving homes.”
The dogs are being transported to a temporary shelter in an undisclosed location, where they will receive medical care from ASPCA veterinarians. The ASPCA will continue to care for the dogs at the temporary shelter until custody of the dogs is determined by the court. Additionally, the ASPCA’s Legal Advocacy department is providing ongoing legal support for the criminal case.
Clewiston Animal Control, Texas Humane Heroes (Leander, Texas) and the Humane Society of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) are also assisting with the seizure and sheltering operation.
Florida is among a minority of states with no laws regulating the use of dogs for commercial breeding. The ASPCA says state also perpetuates puppy mill cruelty nationally by allowing its pet stores to sell dogs from some of the worst breeders around the country. The ASPCA’s national “No Pet Store Puppies” campaign seeks to raise awareness about the connection between puppy mills and pet stores to end the demand for puppy mill dogs.
The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response team has rescued dogs from puppy mills across the nation. The ASPCA’s Government Relations department has been active in promoting legislation at both the state and federal levels to strengthen regulations and raise minimum standards of care for dogs in puppy mills.
“We have no tolerance for animal cruelty in this county,” said Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden. “Hopefully this case will send a message and prevent similar situations.”
An investigation of the facility began after several complaints were made by individuals in the community.
The dogs, small and large breeds including Siberian Huskies, Chihuahuas and Poodles were discovered living in crowded, filthy pens, many with little protection from the elements. Many dogs had no access to clean drinking water or food and were suffering from various medical conditions, including skin and eye disease and severe dental issues.
The dogs, small and large breeds including Siberian Huskies, Chihuahuas and Poodles were discovered living in crowded, filthy pens, many with little protection from the elements. Many dogs had no access to clean drinking water or food and were suffering from various medical conditions, including skin and eye disease and severe dental issues.
The ASPCA believes the facility to be a puppy mill, a large-scale breeding operation, where profit is given priority over the well-being of the animals.
The dogs were being sold to pet stores in the Miami-Dade area.
Beatriz aka Betty Perez has a history of arrests in Hendry county including a 2014 stay in jail for probation violation, 2013 for trespassing, and in 2009 for driving with a suspended license and contempt of court.
The dogs are being transported to a temporary shelter in an undisclosed location, where they will receive medical care from ASPCA veterinarians. The ASPCA will continue to care for the dogs at the temporary shelter until custody of the dogs is determined by the court. Additionally, the ASPCA’s Legal Advocacy department is providing ongoing legal support for the criminal case.
Clewiston Animal Control, Texas Humane Heroes (Leander, Texas) and the Humane Society of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) are also assisting with the seizure and sheltering operation.
Florida is among a minority of states with no laws regulating the use of dogs for commercial breeding. The ASPCA says state also perpetuates puppy mill cruelty nationally by allowing its pet stores to sell dogs from some of the worst breeders around the country. The ASPCA’s national “No Pet Store Puppies” campaign seeks to raise awareness about the connection between puppy mills and pet stores to end the demand for puppy mill dogs.
The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response team has rescued dogs from puppy mills across the nation. The ASPCA’s Government Relations department has been active in promoting legislation at both the state and federal levels to strengthen regulations and raise minimum standards of care for dogs in puppy mills.
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