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News for the Week Ending on February 17, 2012
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News for the Week Ending February 17, 2012
Welcome, Mr. President!
Conducting his first full meeting of the ChampaignCountyFarm Bureau Board since his election as the president who will begin the SECOND HUNDRED YEARS of the organization was LindenWarfel of Tolono. Warfel’s officers include First Vice-president Mark Pflugmacher of Thomasboro; Second Vice-President Eric Suits of Penfield; Secretary Tim Frick of Longview; and Treasurer Bev Ehler of Thomasboro. Thursday’s agenda included presentations by committee chairmen regarding their 2012 plan of work by the many dedicated volunteers of CCFB.
EQUINE ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND TOMORROW’S EQUINE ADVENTURE at the TonyNoelCenterat ParklandCollege! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and admission is only $5 per person with admission for kids under 12 –free. As riding season fast approaches, this will be an optimum chance to speak with vendors and listen to informative speakers on topics such as Hay Stretching and Hay Replacement Options; Toxic Plants for Dogs, Cats and Horses; Safety for Your Family; Manure Composting; How to Better Understand your Horse’s Nervous System to be a Better Rider; How Much Truck is Needed to Tow; and Therapeutic Riding for the Person with Disabilities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site and door prizes will be awarded. The first 50 paying registrants will also receive a complimentary wine glass.
LADY LANDOWNERS WILL SHARPEN THEIR GRAIN MARKETING SKILLS this Monday at 9:30 a.m. when Amy Murray from Cargill at GibsonCitywill be in the CCFB auditorium. What’s the best strategy to use as we enter a new growing season with a little grain left in the bin? Are you still paying storage on a few bushels at the elevator? Bring YOUR questions and concerns on Monday and see what advice this seasoned professional brings to the table!
CALLING YOU FOR BREAKFAST!
The Agri-Business Committee of the Champaign Chamber of Commerce invites YOU to hear former United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Connor at their March 8 Chamber Breakfast slated for Hawthorn Suites. Farm Bureau members will receive the chamber member rate of $16 per person for a full breakfast and speaker and should RSVP by Monday, March 5, to the CHAMPAIGNCOUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE by calling 352-5235. Why not call a neighbor and start your day by having a good breakfast while you celebrate agriculture as the calendar turns to the first month of spring! Make your reservation today!
FARM OWNERS AND OPERATORS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND A FARMLAND VALUES SEMINAR offered on Friday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at the TonyNoelCenteron the ParklandCollege campus. The speaker will be Dr. Bruce Sherrick of the University of Illinois who “crunches the numbers” on farmland assessment values for the Illinois Department of Revenue. With the dire financial straits of the State of Illinois, the formula for farmland assessment values is certain to come under more scrutiny than ever. Plan to attend this seminar to voice your questions and concerns! You’re asked to call CCFB at 352-5235 if you intend to participate in this seminar.
“WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3?” That’s the question posed by 100thAnniversary Trivia Night Co-Chairman Brad Zwillingas he invites YOU to bring a team of 8 to the Elks Club in Savoy for a dinner and games filled with fun and prizes just TWO WEEKS FROM TOMORROW! Cost is $100 for a table of 8 people that includes both dinner and the fun. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and trivia at 7. As it finishes at 10 p.m. there will be a social hour to follow. Call 352-5235 TODAY and sign-up or use the form on page 8 of the February CCFB Newsletter!
100 YEARS OF WEDDING DRESSES will be the theme of another 100th Year Anniversary Luncheon event slated for Wednesday, May 16, at the CCFB auditorium! To date, 15 dresses have been promised for display, ALL FROM FARM BUREAU MEMBERS! The newest? A dress from Young Ag Leader Heather Thompson’s wedding on January 7, 2012. The oldest? A dress dating back to 1919 from the mother of Women’s Committee member Sally Magsamen. STILL NEEDED: A WEDDING DRESS FROM THE 1920’s. E-mail Susie Harbaugh at Susie@ccfarmbureau.com if you have a lead on a dress from this era!
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL TOUR FLESOR’S KANDY KITCHEN in Tuscola on MONDAY, MARCH 12. Flesor’s has been featured both locally and on national television for their homemade candy making that dates back to their grandfather’s days of owning the business. The committee will hold their regularly scheduled business meeting in the CCFB Auditorium at 9 a.m. and leave for Tuscola at 10. LET SUSIE HARBAUGH KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND in order to get a head count for lunch, which will be on your own. Specials at the KandyKitchen that day will be cornbread and beans; or meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION PRESENTS: STORIES FROM YOUR PAST, a workshop to help you understand the history and cultural aspects of storytelling. On Thursday, March 15, this workshop will be held in the CCFB Auditorium from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to help you explore ways to preserve individual and family stories for future generations. Learn to identify family keepsakes and understand their importance. Create traditions that define and celebrate YOUR family. For more information or to pre-register, contact CHERI BURCHAM at 217-333-7672
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL SEW FOR THE VETERANS AND CRISIS NURSERY on Thursday, February 23, beginning at 9 a.m. at the home of Pat Smith. Plan to bring a sack lunch and your creative energy to help design blankets for the veterans and burp pads for the babies at Crisis Nursery. It’s a fun way to work for a great cause and enjoy the company of your friends!
