Hendry Regional Hospital Contracts With New Ambulance Service

Clewiston, FL – Hendry Regional Medical Center has finalized a contract with a new interfacility transport contractor. Rapid Response Medical Transport.

The company began transporting HRMC patients on February 8th and continues to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week out of HRMC.

Rapid Response is providing transport for patients who require a higher level of care by providing a traditional method of transportation to another facility via ambulance.

Marina Langdale - 25 Years At Property Appraiser's Office

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Lorie Ward, Glades county property appraiser recognized Marina Langdale for 25 years of service to the Glades County Property Appraiser’s Office. 

 
Ms. Ward said, "Marina’s abilities and contributions are an important key to the success of my office. She possesses a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. She is my Chief Deputy Property Appraiser and truly is one of Glades County’s greatest assets."

Obituaries - Perkins, Pruitt, Alexander, Griggs

Nellie Pearl Perkins, age 87, of LaBelle, passed away March 7, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Nov. 1, 1931 in Odum, GA, to the late Joseph Franklin and Doshie Mae (Darcey) Poole.

She was a stay at home mom. She will join her beloved husband of 69 years Vernon, and her youngest son Richard Dale.

Survivors include three sons: Danny W. (Debbie) Perkins, David Vernon Perkins, and Randy Wayne Perkins all of LaBelle, FL, three daughters: Carolyn Diane (Gary) Frost of Orlando, Pamela Jean Hardcastle and Katherine Annette Perkins both of LaBelle, FL, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother: Troy Poole and sister Betty Brocklebank.

The family will receive friends on Monday March 11, 2019 from 6 to 8PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 560 East Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10:00 am at Eastside Baptist Church, LaBelle with Pastors Wm. Ashley Butler and Don Murray officiating.

Interment will be in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle.

Larry E. Pruitt, age 75, of LaBelle, passed away March 7, 2019 in Lehigh Acres.

He was born Sep. 20, 1943 in Dresden, TN.

He was a Veteran of the US Army. Survivors include five sons: Gary Pruitt, Tony Pruitt, Randy Pruitt, Ronald Davis and Sonny (Marisol) Marbry,

four daughters: Lisa Pruitt, Missy Pruitt, Laura Ann Warren and Pamela Marbry,

13 grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his daughter Connie Pruitt

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 am at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

Interment will be Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle.

Julie U. Alexander, age 78, of LaBelle, passed away March 6, 2019 in Lehigh Acres.

She was born July 8, 1940 in Trinidad West Indies, to the late Jules and Amabelle (Williams) Smith.

Survivors include her husband: Errol Alexander

two sons: Bernard Alexander and Fabien Alexander

one daughter: Judy Alexander

three brothers: Herbert Smith, Hayden Smith and Richard Smith

five sisters: Shirley Smith, Claudette Smith, Hyacynthe Smith, Alana Smith and Eunice Smith,

6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren

Memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Life Ministries Church, LaBelle with Pastor Jorge Rodriguez officiating.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Elizabeth F Griggs, age 67, of Sharon, NH and LaBelle, FL passed away March 3, 2019 in Lehigh Acres, FL.

She was born Sep. 30, 1951 in Stoneham, MA, to the late Rouben and Sylvia (Galpert) Goldman.

She was a retired School Teacher.

Survivors include her husband: Steven W Griggs

two sons: Adam Fellman and Nathan Fellman

two daughters: Kristen Fenderson and Kelly Allen,

one brother: Robert Goldman

two sisters: Kim Pellitier and Mary Douglas

7 grandchildren

Memorial Service will be held at a later date in New Hampshire.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Alexander Batan Dies In Crash

Rolando Reyes, 51 of Hollywood, Fl. was traveling south on US-27 at Boar Hammock Ranch at 5:09 p.m. Friday in the southbound lanes when he failed to negotiate a curve and his car traveled onto the grass median, overturned and came to final rest on the median facing northwest.

Passenger Alexander Batan, 49 of Fort Myers was pronounced deceased at the Glades county scene. Investigation is pending on whether drugs or alcohol were factors for both men, said the FHP.

Why We're Gaining Weight - Fast Food Servings Getting Bigger

A new study at Boston University demonstrates why we're all gaining weight, and over the decades the food served at fast food restaurants is not getting any healthier as portion size, calories, and added salt and sugars amounts are increasing over the past decades, says Dr. Megan McCrory.

McCrory summarized the report saying, "Despite the vast number of choices offered at fast-food restaurants, some of which are healthier than others, the calories, portion sizes, and sodium content overall have worsened (increased) over time and remain high."