Acosta Graduates From Basic Training
LABELLE, FL. -- Army Pvt. Leonardo Acosta has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
He is the son of Ignacio Acosta of Navaho Ave., Labelle, Fla. Acosta is a 2009 graduate of Labelle High School.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
Hendry Ag Director Receives Award
GENE MCAVOY WINS EXCELLENCE IN CROP ADVISING AWARD
LABELLE, FL. -- Gene McAvoy, a Certified Crop Advisor and Hendry County Extension Director, is the 2009 winner of the Florida Excellence in Crop Advising Award sponsored by the Florida Certified Crop Adviser Program and the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.As Florida�s Certified Crop Adviser of the Year, McAvoy received a plaque and a $500 cash award.
Babcock Ranch Receives Award
BRONSON CONGRATULATES BABCOCK RANCH FOR GRAZING LANDS STEWARDSHIP AWARD
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Section of the Society for Range Management announced that Babcock Ranch will receive the first Grazing Lands Stewardship Award. The society and the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition jointly give this award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the ranching community in the areas of grazing and wildlife management.
"It is especially gratifying that Babcock Ranch has been chosen for this award," Bronson said. "The accomplishment of producing an outstanding ranching operation while providing enhanced wildlife habitat for unique South Florida wildlife is an example of outstanding public private partnership."
Babcock Ranch is a unique public-private partnership designed to enhance the wildlife and aesthetic values of the old Florida Ranch lands with sustainable management goals.
"This ranch is designed to show the look of old cracker cattle operation, while using the best ecological techniques from the 21st century," Bronson said.
The award was given at the fall meeting of the society on October 29, 2009, at the Babcock Ranch headquarters.
Free Computer Classes In LaBelle
Free Computer Classes - Each Monday
LABELLE, FL. -- The LaBelle Assembly of God at123 Fraser Avenue in LaBelle (across from the Edward Upthegrove Elementary School) will offer classes each Monday morning beginning November 9th.
Pastor Cliff Avery will be teaching a one hour computer class for beginners and people interested in typing, photo editing, movie making, e-mailing and searching the web. Computers are provided for the class or if the student has a laptop they can bring their own. This a hands on class. The only things you need for the class are a note pad and pen.
To reserve a place in the class call (863) 675-0900.
LABELLE, FL. -- The LaBelle Assembly of God at123 Fraser Avenue in LaBelle (across from the Edward Upthegrove Elementary School) will offer classes each Monday morning beginning November 9th.
Pastor Cliff Avery will be teaching a one hour computer class for beginners and people interested in typing, photo editing, movie making, e-mailing and searching the web. Computers are provided for the class or if the student has a laptop they can bring their own. This a hands on class. The only things you need for the class are a note pad and pen.
To reserve a place in the class call (863) 675-0900.
Biofuels Center Coming To Hendry County
$1 Million To Produce Biofuels
LABELLE, FL. -- Edison State College and the University of Florida�s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has received a nearly $1-million grant to produce biofuels in Hendry County.
The purpose of the grant is to begin shaping the emerging biofuel industry in the area and to bring much needed economic development to the rural areas of Florida. Biofuel is defined as a fuel, such as methane, produced from renewable biological resources like plant biomass and then converted into energy.
''As the College began to plan for our recent expansion in LaBelle, we carefully evaluated the possible areas for economic growth,'' said Dr. Kenneth P. Walker, President Edison State College. ''Biofuels is part of the national trend toward sustainable initiatives. We believe Hendry and Glades counties offer an ideal location to become leaders in biofuel production.''
The partnership calls for Edison State to develop the curriculum to train agro-environmental technicians and to assist in educating the community relative to the project�s goals. The University of Florida is charged with developing a profitable, sustainable process for the production of biofuels to assist in environmental sustainability. The entire amount of the grant is $950,000, of that Edison State College will receive $150,000.
LABELLE, FL. -- Edison State College and the University of Florida�s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has received a nearly $1-million grant to produce biofuels in Hendry County.
The purpose of the grant is to begin shaping the emerging biofuel industry in the area and to bring much needed economic development to the rural areas of Florida. Biofuel is defined as a fuel, such as methane, produced from renewable biological resources like plant biomass and then converted into energy.
''As the College began to plan for our recent expansion in LaBelle, we carefully evaluated the possible areas for economic growth,'' said Dr. Kenneth P. Walker, President Edison State College. ''Biofuels is part of the national trend toward sustainable initiatives. We believe Hendry and Glades counties offer an ideal location to become leaders in biofuel production.''
The partnership calls for Edison State to develop the curriculum to train agro-environmental technicians and to assist in educating the community relative to the project�s goals. The University of Florida is charged with developing a profitable, sustainable process for the production of biofuels to assist in environmental sustainability. The entire amount of the grant is $950,000, of that Edison State College will receive $150,000.
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