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C�Nt V•iiFnyq� <br />William P. Kenoi ;. <br />Mayor. <br />'«r'F�GF •Hh�N <br />IXGouutp of'Wa't of i <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 <br />NEWS RELEASE <br />September 16, 2014 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Clayton S. Houma <br />Director <br />Kenneth J. Van Bergen <br />Deputy Director <br />Little Fire Ant Treatments Scheduled At <br />Various Hawaii County Park Sites <br />The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation received grant funds from the <br />State Department of Agriculture and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to expand its <br />little fire ant treatment program at various parks throughout East Hawaii. <br />To ensure the public's safety and maximize treatment effectiveness, County parks or <br />designated areas in these parks will be temporarily closed for a few hours on the day <br />spraying is scheduled. Every effort will be made to reopen the affected parks or areas <br />as quickly as possible. <br />Signs will be posted at each park to notify the public. The Department of Parks and <br />Recreation thanks park patrons for their patience and cooperation while efforts are made <br />to eliminate little fire ants from Hawaii County parks. <br />For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961- <br />8311 or iarmstronq(a�hawaiicounty.gov. <br />-30- <br />County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />