June-July 2010 Booster

VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU

DANVILLE, ILLINOIS JUNE - JULY 2010

IN THIS ISSUE ...Commodity Challenge ............page 2Coal Mine ...............................page 5Newspaper Heritage ............. page 11

Picture IL ................................page 4Fair Schedules........................page 6ADHD Study .........................page 12

Peach Orders, Member Appreciation Night & Theme Parks .........Back Cover

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FROM THE BACK PORCH

by David Sadler, PresidentVermilion County Farm Bureau

I will try to be brief this month because I KNOW you’ve better things to do in this nice warm weather. For once I find myself at wit’s end and almost without words.

It wasn’t bad enough that we witnessed the throwing of mega-billions at financial institutions that were conducting business no one understood. Now along comes BP and the greatest man-made disaster to date. I wish I didn’t have to qualify that state-ment but I doubt we’ll learn our lesson any time soon.

Ok, start at the beginning. How far back should we go? First let me say, the decision to drill anywhere off-shore or in Alaska or in your back yard is not relevant. The decision was made. At that point, the only thing relevant to the discussion is the implementation of safe drilling operations. This is where we tend to get hung up on the idea that “if a disastrous oil spill is the result, then drilling itself is the culprit.” That’s not it. It’s not the “to do,” it’s “the doing” that matters.

It’s not the lack of approved paperwork, either. Should the certification be in place? Of course it should but if you know how to do something correctly and with the right equipment, the paperwork is gravy. Just remember, history screams at us that having the necessary paperwork does NOT ensure the job gets done right.

You’ve seen the news reports about what happened; I think it’s fairly safe to say that the

procedure changed. Somebody started taking short cuts. They couldn’t bear the thought of losing a million dollars a day drilling the responsible way, the proven way. And look what happened! The million-dollar-a-day-loss scenario looks pretty good to me right now.

When is business going to learn that it cannot, it must not, look upon these “do good” proj-ects, as I like to call them, the ones that impact our society or even mankind, as get-rich-quick schemes? If Acme Nuclear Amalgamated Limited wants to build a nuclear power plant in downtown Manhattan, they darn well better know how to do it safely.

A recent quote from AgriVi-sor: Does anyone else out there get the sense, besides me, that the world has turned more “risk averse?” It may be true but refusing to take risks is not an option either. Every great achievement throughout history came with inherent risks. Not overwhelming risks but care-fully calculated ones, weighed against the alternative.

Then comes the most im-portant part of the process--the implementation, the plan of ac-tion, the blueprint for success. Do it right every time. No short-cuts. No skimping on materials. Err on the side of caution. Do whatever it takes to complete the mission without incident even if it means taking a financial hit. Profit is well-earned and much-deserved but only after the job has been done right.

Calendar of EventsJune 17 ........................................................Board of DirectorsJune 24-26 ................... Nat’l Ag in the Classroom ConferenceJune 30 .......................................Foundation Trustees MeetingJuly 5 ..................................... OFFICE CLOSED – 4th of JulyJuly 6-10 .................................Vermilion County Fair & ExpoJuly 8-11 ...........................................I & I Historic Farm DaysJuly 15 .........................................................Board of DirectorsJuly 16 ................. Farm Bureau Night with the Danville DansJuly 17 .....................................IL AITC Pull for Ag EducationJuly 23 ....................................................Peach Order DeadlineJuly 28 ...................................... IFB Commodities ConferenceJuly 29 ........................................Barn Door Open Golf OutingJuly 31 – Aug 7 ..............................................Georgetown FairAugust 5 ..................................................IL AITC Golf OutingAugust 13-22 ................................................ Illinois State FairAugust 15 ............................................Cards vs Cubs Bus TripAugust 17 ...........................................IFB YL Agri-Quiz BowlAugust 19 ...............................................U of I Agronomy DayAugust 23 ................................................. IAA District 12 MtgAugust 26 ...............Vermilion Advantage Farm-City Program IAA District 12 Discussion Meet September 7-9 ............................................ IL AITC Bike Ride

For further information on any of these activities, contact the Vermilion County Farm Bureau office at (217) 442-8713 or visit us on the web at www.vcfb.info.

The Commodity Challenge is an online, interactivecommodity game, using current market prices that allow

participants to test their knowledge and practice their marketing skills. Through the exercise, participants

can trade corn, soybeans and wheat on the cash, futures and options markets to help them learn about the

ins and outs of today’s commodity markets.

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Illini Skateland and Miniature Golf

Lisa Dunham and Sharon McMahon

pause for a photo on the

Miniature Golf Course at Illini

Skateland.


Lisa Dunham and Sharon McMahon

pause for a photo on the

Miniature Golf Course

at Illini Skateland.

Looking for that fun outing for the family or group of friends? Then head to 8 N. Brewer Rd., just off East Main Street in Danville for Illini Skateland and Miniature Golf. But they have more – like Laser Tag and Batting Cages. Illini Skateland is owned and operated by Sharon and Jim “Mouse” McMahon, now in their 33rd year. Summer hours are 1:00 – 9:00 Sunday-Thursday, and 1:00 – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday for everything except skating. (Call 217-442-3340 for summer skating hours.) Farm Bureau members can enjoy a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” on Miniature Golf, Batting Cages or Laser Tag by showing their Farm Bureau membership card.

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VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAUKerry Wienke, Editor

1905-C U.S. Route 150Danville, Illinois 61832Phone (217) 442-8713

OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OFFICERSPresident .............................David SadlerVice-President ......................Mark WillardSecretary ................................Bruce DarrTreasurer ............................. Dennis Smith

STAFFExecutive Director ..............Kerry WienkeDirector of Information ............ Tom FrickeOffice Secretary ............... Nancy DuncanAg Literacy Coordinator .......Staci Walker

DIRECTORS

District 1Garrett Douglass Jon FourezDavid Heckerson Rick JamesMark Willard

District 2Doug Cunningham Kevin KemnaGreg Cunningham Steve LaneJarrod Dice

District 3Alan Chesnut Bruce DarrBryan Darr Stewart SheetsDennis Smith

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Hayley Lockwood, a se-nior at Catlin High School, was awarded the 2010 Andrews/Bru-mett Memorial Scholarship. She

Catlin Senior Receives Foundation Scholarship

is the daughter of John and Jen-nifer Lockwood.

This scholarship, admin-istered through the Vermilion County Farm Bureau Founda-tion, is given in honor of the late Clark and Katharyn Andrews and Joe and Agnes Brumett, Sr. Its goal is to help a deserving Vermilion County high school senior continue their education at Danville Area Community College.

Hayley was very involved at Catlin High School. She has been involved with Student Council, SADD, band, cheer-leading, track and volleyball. Her plans at DACC include studying pre-medicine before going to a four-year university with the long-term goal to be-come a family physician.

In 2009, according to the National Equipment Register, there was a steady increase in ag equipment thefts. It was re-ported that in May, tractor theft outpaced skid steer loader theft reports for the first time.

A farmer’s capital is spread over many acres. Whether it’s equipment, livestock, or tools, much of it is portable and an easy target for thieves.

Help keep your farm safe from theft by securing the fol-lowing areas:

CHEMICALS. Lock them up! Have anhydrous delivered close to when needed, consider locking devices, and if possible, place the tanks where they can

Is Your Farm Vulnerable to Theft?

be seen from the house, with valves facing the driveway or house.

FARM BUILDINGS. Secure doors and windows and fit out-side lights with time-switch or motion detectors.

FARMHOUSE. Lock doors and windows, keep weapons and ammunition locked away separately, keep track of valu-ables, and don’t advertise your absence. Ask neighbors to keep an eye on the farm when you are absent.

FUEL. Lock fuel tanks with a padlock that has a 7/16-inch case-hardened steel shackle. Lock the fuel tank cut-off valve,

On the cover…Farming has always been a family affair. The cover photo, provided by June Duncan of Danville (formerly of Potomac), shows her family posing in 1934 in front of an old Farmall tractor. Left to right are Rube Meitzler, Jesse Spain, Dave “Doc” Spain (June’s father), Frank Spain (June’s granddad), and Truman “Buck” Spain. The family farm was west of Potomac.

Even today, 98% of the farmland in the U.S. is still owned and operated by farm families.

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Increased biofuels use of feed grains was merely one component in a complex se-ries of interrelated events over the past two years, a pair of ag economists have said.

American Farm Bureau Federation livestock economist John Anderson believes the current livestock/meat outlook represents “the delayed effects of cutbacks in production that really started last year and even back in 2008.”

“What we’re seeing now is kind of the culmination of events that have really been playing out over the last year or two,” he said. “These livestock

industries have to deal with very long production lags, and so what we have now is reduced production as a consequence of decisions that were made over many months. Those decisions were driven by a lot of factors.”

“Certainly, the high feed prices we had in 2008 were a component of what we see now, particularly in the cattle busi-ness. But I do think it’s unfair to tie all of that to ethanol policy. There were a lot of things go-ing on in 2008 that pushed feed prices higher.”

The American Meat Institute has joined several major live-stock/poultry groups seeking

Blanketly Blaming Biofuels ‘Unfair’ an end to the ethanol blenders tax credit and an accompanying import tariff on foreign ethanol. The combination of the two “has distorted the corn market, increased the cost of feeding animals, and squeezed produc-tion margins,” the groups main-tained.

Purdue University economist Chris Hurt acknowledged “a very rapid increase” in ethanol corn use during the 2006-09 period. That may have been a more sudden consumption burst “than producers were able to respond to,” Hurt said.

However, the livestock industry was also seeing world grain stocks tighten severely, with successive wheat crop

failures in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres “that put all grain markets on edge,” Anderson said. He noted feed grain demand rose on various fronts – Asian market growth, compensation for wheat shortfalls – and “not just (in) the bioenergy sector.”

In 2009, “the other shoe dropped,” as the ripples of the financial crisis and subsequent global recession caused a weak-ening in consumer demand and “another serious negative shock to profitability in the livestock sector,” Anderson related. That spurred a production pullback across species – “You can’t put the recession on biofuels poli-cy,” Hurt held.

PICTURE ILLINOIS! Illinois Farm Bureau Amateur Photo ContestThe beauty (and even humor)

of Illinois’ rural life comes into focus with Illinois Farm Bu-reau’s Third Annual Photo Con-test. It’s a chance for you, as a member, to capture your favorite images of the rich diversity of our state’s agricultural landscape and its people. It’s a great way to show off your favorite photos, and maybe even win a prize.

The contest is for amateurs only. It’s for all ages, and open to IFB members and their families. Make sure your photos were tak-en in Illinois, sometime between 2008-2010.

There are three categories to inspire you - “Gettin’ Dirty,” “Red, White & Blue,” and “Farmtastic Faces.” If that’s not enough, maybe some cash incentives will help get you going! The grand-prize winner will receive $150. Three first place winners will receive $75 each; three second-places get $25 each; and the Members’ Choice wins $50 (chosen at the IFB Annual Meeting in December). Winners will be announced in Partners and Farmweek. Winning photos will

be published in IFB publications, on the IFB website and displayed at the IFB annual meeting.

For official rules and the en-try form, go to ilfb.org and click on Ken Kashian’s Photo Gal-

lery. Follow the link to the photo contest. There you’ll also find a fast and easy way to electroni-cally send us your digital photos. Entries can also be mailed. Pho-tographs must be submitted by November 1.

What are you waiting for? Start snapping! If you have any questions, you can contact Dawn at (309) 557-2293 or [email protected].

Get your own print of the2009 IFB Photo Contest winner!

The Vermilion County Farm BureauFoundation is selling a limited

number of these prints. The photo, shotby Annette Hillard of Danville, is taken

through the window of the Laury Barn at Kennekuk County Park.

The framed 8x10 color photo, matted and in a barnwood frame, is just $45.

An 8x10 copy of the photo itself is $15.

To order your Laury Barn photo, contact theVermilion County Farm Bureau office at 217-442-8713.

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Farm Bureau members in-terested in policy issues related to Illinois agriculture have until August 16 to apply for the Il-linois Farm Bureau Grassroots Issue Teams (GRITs) program.

The GRITs program pro-vides members opportunities to address emerging policy issues as well as identify new educa-tional programs. The goal is to increase farm income for mem-bers.

The eight teams are conser-vation and natural resources; crop production and trade; equine; livestock and dairy; re-newable resources and energy; risk management and farm pro-grams; rural life; specialty crops and labor.

GRITs teams meet twice a year. The first meeting is sched-uled for Friday, December 17, 2010 in Bloomington with the second meeting scheduled next March as determined by the committee. Additional meet-ings, either in person or by con-ference call, may be considered as needed. IFB reimburses ap-propriate expenses including mileage for the two scheduled meetings.

Interested members should contact the Vermilion County Farm Bureau or visit the IFB website at www.ilfb.org to ob-tain an application.

GRITs members will be an-nounced in October.

2011 GrassRoots Issue Teams Applications Now Being Accepted

Kids’ Faire Offers Rural-Urban Exchange – Vermilion Coun-ty Farm Bureau joined with Cook County Farm Bureau at the 2010 Kids’ Faire in Arlington Heights. This was the third annual event hosted by our adopted legislator, Senator Dan Kotowski. Shown above is Mike Marron, Vermilion County Farm Bureau Legislative & Local Affairs Chairman, talking to one of the young participants about farming the ABC’s of Agriculture coloring book. Kids also got to plant a garden seed in a cup of soil to take home. The event is a great opportunity to share rural issues with urban residents as well as answer their questions about farming in Illinois.

Coal Mine Lease Meeting – Vermilion County Farm Bureau hosted a coal mine lease information meeting for members the first part of June at Jamaica High School. Information was pro-vided by Illinois Farm Bureau General Counsel and other attor-neys familiar with mining leases. Shown visiting after the meeting were (l to r): farmer Charles Goodall: Chris Byron & Meredith Head with Byron Gerber Petri & Kalb, LLC law firm; Laura Har-mon, IFB General Counsel’s office; and Ron Metzger. A crowd of about 80 attended the meeting. The mine – proposed by Sun-rise Coal from Terre Haute – is proposed for an area roughly from Sidell to Fairmount to Homer to Allerton. If Farm Bureau members in the area are interested in working together to ne-gotiate lease arrangements, contact the Farm Bureau office at 217-442-8713.

6th Annual

Best-Ball Golf Scramble Fundraiser for the Ag in the Classroom program

Come join the fun!

PorkChopLunch–11:00 -12:00Golf(ShotgunStart):12:30pm

Hole-In-One Prize Skins Game

And Much More!!

Teamof4golfers–$260HoleSponsor–$100 Hole&Team–$325To register for golfing, or to sign on as a sponsor,

contact the Farm Bureau office at 442-8713 or visit www.vcfb.info.

ThursdayJuly 29

Blue Needles Golf Course

Catlin

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The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined with other agricultural groups in a unified call for permanent and meaning-ful estate tax relief for America’s farm families.

In a letter to Senate leaders, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Republi-can Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), AFBF and 27 other or-ganizations stated that inaction on fixing the looming estate tax challenge would be disastrous for agriculture.

“American agriculture is tra-ditionally a family-owned enter-prise, and estate taxes can take a severe toll on family members who wish to carry on the farm and ranch tradition,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “Por-tions of farm and ranch resourc-es frequently have to be sold to pay for the resulting estate tax, and if something is not done soon, the bite of those taxes in 2011 will be even more severe.”

If Congress does not act be-ginning in 2011, the law will call for a $1 million exemption and top rate of 55 percent. The nega-tive impact on farm and ranch families will be significant and will cause many viable agricul-tural operations to disappear.

“We support permanently raising the exemption to no less than $5 million per person and reducing the top rate to no more than 35 percent,” the organiza-tions stated. “It is also impera-tive that the exemption be in-dexed to inflation, provide for spousal transfers and include the stepped-up basis.”

“Family farmers and ranch-ers are not only the caretakers of our nation’s rural lands but they are small businesses too,” the groups stated. “The 2011 change to the estate tax law does a disservice to agriculture be-cause we are a land-based cap-ital-intensive industry with few options for paying estate taxes when they come due. The cur-rent state of our economy, cou-pled with the uncertain nature of estate tax liabilities make it diffi-cult for family-owned farms and ranches to make sound business decisions.”

The groups urged Congress to immediately pass permanent estate tax reform, which they stated “provides the greatest relief and certainty for agri-culture” and helps “strengthen the business climate for family farmers, ranchers and growers while ensuring agricultural busi-nesses are passed to future gen-erations.”

Ag Groups Unify in Call for Immediate Estate Tax Reform

Test your Strawberry IQ

1. On average, there are about ______ tiny seeds on every strawberry.

25 100 200 500 2. Strawberries are the highest in which vitamin?

Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin C 3. Which state produces the most strawberries in the United States?

Ohio Florida Colorado California

Answers: 200, Vitamin C, California

Magic Strawberry Mousse 3 cups boiling water 1 pkg. (6 oz.) strawberry flavored gelatin 1 tub (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Add boiling water to gelatin in a large bowl. Stir until completely dissolved. Whisk in thawed whipped topping until blended. (Mixture will be thin.) Pour into 10 dessert dishes or glasses. Refrigerate 8 hours or until firm.

VermilionCountyFair– July 6-10, 2010

www.vermilioncountyfair.com

Tuesday, July 68:00 am 4-H Rabbit Show 12:00 pm 4-H & Jr Goat Show 6:00 pm 4-H General Projects

Award Ceremony 6:00 pm Little Miss Pageant 7:00 pm Queen & Jr Miss

Pageant Wednesday, July 78:00 am 4-H Sheep Show 10:00 am 4-H Horse Show 7:00 pm Antique Tractor Pull

Thursday, July 88:00 am 4-H Swine Show4:00 pm 4-H Ag Olympics 6:00 pm Truck & Tractor Pull 6:30 pm Western Horse Show

Friday, July 97:30 am 4-H & Jr. Poultry Show 8:00 am 4-H Beef Show 5:00 pm Jr. Showmanship

Contest 6:00 pm Friends of 4-H

Auction 6:30 pm Speed Horse Show 7:00 pm Demolition Derby

Saturday, July 108:00 am Llama Show 9:30 am 4-H Cat & Small Pet

Show 10:00 am 4D Horse Show 10:30 am 4-H Dog Show,

Rocket Lauch 4:00 pm Baby Contest 7:00 pm Stock Car Races

GeorgetownFair – July 31 - August 7, 2010 www.georgetownfair.com

Saturday, July 31Morning Home Ec Exhibits 9:00 am Western Horse Show 2:00 pm Jr. & Open Barrow

Show 4:00 pm Boer Meat Goat Show 6:00 pm Barnyard Tractor Pull

& Truck Pull

Sunday, August 19:00 am Pygmy Goat Show 10:00 am Open Market Gilt Show 1:00 pm Open & Jr. Rodeo

Horse Show; Gospel Sing 1:30 pm Open Market Barrow

Show 6:00 pm Community Church

Service 7:00 pm Focus Service

Monday, August 28:00 am Section 18 FFA

Shows Jr. Beef & Swine Shows follow FFA Show

6:00 pm Open Steer Show 7:00 pm Queen Pageant &

OYC Presentation; Celebrity Bingo

Tuesday, August 38:00 am Open Beef & Swine

Shows; Jr. Sheep Show 6:00 pm Open & Jr. Barrow

Show 7:00 pm Big Band Dance;

Talent Contest

Wednesday, August 48:00 am Open & Jr. Dairy

Show; Open Sheep Show 2:00 pm Golden Wedding Day 4:30 pm Showmanship Finals;

Calf Scramble 6:30 pm Tractor & Truck Pull 7:00 pm Karaoke

Thursday, August 52:00 pm Jr. Livestock Auction 7:00 pm The Vogues

Friday, August 61:00 pm Ponytail-Pigtail Contest 1:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pull 5:00 pm Jr. Dairy Goats 6:30 pm Ping Pong Ball Drop 7:00 pm Motocross

Saturday, August 78:00 am Sr. Dairy Goat Show 9:00 am Pretty Baby Contest 7:00 pm Demolition Derby

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Farm BureauDiscount Program

PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN DISCOUNT:Simply show your paid up Vermilion County Farm Bureau Membership card at each visit at the time payment is required. Vermilion County Farm Bureau does not intend this as an endorsement of any of the professionals, busi-nesses or products on which discounts have been obtained for our members and the Vermilion County Farm Bureau does not assume any liability for services rendered under this service.

VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS FROM OTHER PROFESSIONALSAND BUSINESSES WHO MIGHT WISH TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO OUR MEMBERS.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL 442-8713.

ELECTRICMOTORSERVICE

REWINDING • REPAIRING & SALESINDUSTRIAL • FARM • HOME

1204 N. Collett, Danville 217 / 442-1977

Danville Omni KolorAutomotive Paint & Supplies

210 W. Williams St.Danville, IL 61832(217) 446-1230

Roger Seibert - Owner

5% DISCOUNTCASH SALES

ONLY

10% DISCOUNTAeration Fan

Motor RepairsNot Valid

(Sept.-Oct.-Nov.)

222 E. Main St. Hoopeston Phone 1-217-283-7125

10% DISCOUNTexcluding sale items, any other discounts or coupons. Does not

apply to special order items.

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Layden’sFinest Vegetables

Grower of AsparagusStrawberries, Green Beans,

Sweet Corn (white and yellow),Tomatoes, Okra, Beets,

Turnips, Squash, Melons, etc.Ask about our Shittake Mushrooms

10%DISCOUNT

(217) 283-6864Richard P. Layden & FamilyTwo and one half miles west of Hoopeston, IL 60942 on

Thompson Ave.

GreatTaste

LessFilling

★ All Hand Harvested Fresh Daily ★

COUNTRY STOREHealth Foods

Vitamins, Minerals & BooksOrganically Grown Foods & Herbal Teas

10% DISCOUNTNON-SALE ITEMS

Pampered Paws Pet StylingDenmark Road, Danville

431-836810% off Grooming

CHUCK CANNADY PHOTOGRAPHY“Your Vision Brought to Life”Weddings ◆ Portraiture

10% off Finished Print OrdersCall H 217.443.0297 W 217.442.1872

17938 N 680 East Rd. Fithian, IL • (217) 354-4030

20% Discount on DISCOVER SCUBA

For Farm Bureau members onlyKevin Green PADI Instructor #218830WLessons to fit your schedule are our specialty

MadeFreshDaily

93%Fat

Free

10% off total order (not good with other offers)

Good only at Danville Location2507 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832

Monday - Saturday 12 p.m - 10 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

4 South Gate Drive, Tilton • 446-160110% off all in-shop auto glass replacements + free wiper blades and Aquapel windshield treatment

3618 N. Vermilion Danville, IL

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6Sat. 10-4446-7279

Danville InfernoJr. Hockey League

Adults save $2 on tickets (regularly $6 – now $4 for FB members)

Home games played at Palmer Arena

Checking & SavingsLoans & Mortgages

Health Savings Accountswww.iaacu.org 800-676-2541

Available to Vermilion County Farm Bureau members

10% off Everything (food & beverages)Full-Service Restaurant

& Banquet Facility3540 N. Vermilion St., Danville

11a-9p Mo-Th; 11a-10p Fr; 7a-10p Sa; 7a-9p Sun

WHITES WELDING26244 N 1450 East Rd. • Danville, IL 61834

(217) 759-7808 (217) 497-71945% Discount on SHUR-LOK TARP SYSTEMS

10% Discount on Installation

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DPL Tree Service & Stump Removal

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VOYLES CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATIINGRidge Farm, IL (217) 247-2538All types excavation (basements, footings, demolition, farm ponds), septic systems & residential carpentry.Financing Available Licensed/Insured - State of IL5% DISCOUNT ON ROOFING, SIDING & WASTE WATER TREATMENT

10% DISCOUNT ON ANY PURCHASE

HEIDRICK EARTHMOVING 23182 N 1450 East Rd. Danville, IL 61832 (217) 443-6901

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219 W. MainDanville, IL 61832

Frank Gruszka(217) 442-0381

25% DISCOUNTPaint, Stains

Brushes, RollersExcept Sale Items.

10% On All Parts

Lithgow Automotive1121 S. Dixie Highway, Hoopeston

(217) 283-3171 (800) 474-4955

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NAPA AUTO PARTS122 N. Gilbert

Danville, IL 61832Phone 446-9067

5% On Stock ItemsDoes not apply to Ryder Rental

On Cash Sales Only

SANDY & BILL SCHULER

10% DISCOUNTon all

Non-SaleMerchandise

GREENHOUSEHome Grown FlowerssoUTH seConD AVenUeHooPesTon, IllInoIs 60942

10% DiscountCash and Carry

Excluding Sale Items.

Marie’s Carpet Manor

Floor Tile CarpetLinoleum Ceramic Tile

807 N. VermilionDanville, IL 61832

Tom & Carol Coe (217) 446-9853

R & G TAX AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGail Lane, Enrolled Agent

310 E. Main Street (217) 283-6990 Hoopeston, IL 60942

10% OFF TAX PREPARATIONWe have a solid tax background.

505 N. Gilbert • Danville, ILPhone 217-443-2320

10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PARTS, TIRES AND OTHERMERCHANDISE OR “SALE” PRICE - WHICHEVER IS LOWEST.

10 - 20% Hotel DiscountsDays Inn ♦ Ramada ♦ Howard Johnson ♦ Travelodge ♦ Knights Inn

Wingate ♦ Clarion ♦ Comfort ♦ Sleep ♦ Econo LodgeStop by the Farm Bureau for your discount cards

and for more details.

Shear Beauty Salon3206 Park Haven Blvd. Danville

10% Discount on any serviceAlice Downing, Owner Call (217) 442-8507

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Lighting • Motors • Electrical • VentilationOrder by calling (217) 875-7511

or go online at www.grainger.comProgram Account Number for Vermilion County #851600189

PIERCE PIANO SERVICE3033 E. 2000 North Rd., Fithian

(217) 548-2591Tuning, Rebuilding & Repair

10% Discount Off Standard Piano Tuning Fee

5% MEMBER DISCOUNT

• 1220 E. Main, Danville – 431-2700• 2807 N. Vermilion, Danville – 442-7827• 100 S. Gilbert, Danville – 442-7072• 115 E. Main, Hoopeston – 283-7300• 502 N. Oakwood, Oakwood – 354-4644

133 S. Gilbert St. — 443-6400

15% Off Your Order(Excluding Alcoholic Beverages)

Valid on Dine-In or Carry Out OnlyNot Valid with any other offer

JODI’S SEALCOATING & STRIPING

5% Discount

AMERICANEAGLE AUTOGLASS

39 N. Franklin • Danville, IL

443-4527Windshield repair $21.95 in shop15% off any glass work in shop

8254 E 1425 North Rd. • Fairmount, IL

10% discount on total purchase

excluding other discounts and consignment items.

13500 Hungry Hollow Road • Danville, IL 61834Phone (217) 446-3000

Save 10% on catalog prices!

Must show Farm Bureau Membership Card to receive discounts

DISCOUNTS FOR VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

10% off Quilting1106 N. Logan

Danville, IL 61832(217) 446-7756

Call for appointment.

Pruning • Topping • Stumps70’ Bucket Truck

5% Discount 217-497-4337

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$300 Discount DX / DXE$500 Discount on JX & Maxxum

New Discounts on DX/ DXE/JX Series Farmall tractors.Visit Birkey’s in Hoopeston - Urbana - Rantoul - Oakland

DAVID HUGHESTrucking & Excavating

10% Discount on 14 tons or more hauling10% Discount on excavating

Danville, IL 61832◆◆•◆◆431-7249 or 446-7506

James Klaber Auctioneer

5%Discount

on Auction-eering

Services 217-283-5130Your Professional

Auction Team

KLABER AUCTION SERVICES INC.887 E. Honeywell

Hoopeston, IL60942

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CHITTICK FAMILY EYE CAREDanville: 1104 N. Vermilion - 217-442-2631 Hoopeston: 851 E. Orange - 217-283-7611

Save 15% on your next purchase of frames & lensesAsk about our Exclusive 2 year warranty

Must present card at time of service.

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5% DISCOUNT OFF LIST PRICE EXCEPT SALE ITEMS.

WATSON GENERAL TIREAUTO • TRUCK • TIRE SPECIALIST

PHONE 443-4900JERRY WATSON 705 E. MAIN ST.PRESIDENT DANVILLE, IL 68132

(217) 443-3091

HANKS TRANSMISSION SERVICE TRANSMISSIONS OUR ONLY BUSINESS

HENRY F. JUDD, Owner 50 S. COLLEGEHANK JUDD, JR. Manager DANVILLE, IL 61832 ShOpFOreman5% DISCOUNT

Phone(217) 443-144410% Discounton Cash Sales

Master Hydraulics, Inc.Hydraulic Hose & Supplies

2427 Batestown Rd.Danville, IL 61832

710 N. Vermilion Street • Danville, IL 61832Phone 1-217-443-0682

20% discount on hearing aids --- FREE HEARING TESTS

KESLER, GARMAN, BROUGHER & TOWNSLEY, P.C.LAW OFFICES

220 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL – 446-0880

James L. Brougher Scott E. Perkins

5% Discount on Hourly Rates

10% DISCOUNTWheel Alignment

BalancingGeneral Auto Repairs

Labor

Must show Farm Bureau Membership Card to receive discounts $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Goodwin Welding & Fabrication401 S. State St., Ridge Farm

(217) 247-2880 mobile (217) 260-288010% Discount to Farm Bureau Members

$39.95 in-shop windshield chip repairsand $15 gift certificate to a local retailer

Danville: 801 N. Vermilion St. – 446-4163Hoopeston: 310 E. Penn St. – 283-9587

Machine Quilting — Pantograph or Custom217-267-3805 • Email: [email protected]

10% off quilting

21 Murray Dr. Westville, IL 61883

ORDER AN EXTRA VALUE MEALAND RECEIVE A FREE

BAKED PIE!

Danville–bOthlOcatiOnSOakwOOD◆hOOpeStOn◆geOrgetOwn

Ron’s Heating — Air ConditioningRefrigeration

10% Discount on Service21/2% Discount on Installation on Total Invoice

Keith & Ron Snyder Phone: (217) 662-8572

Go High Tech with Low Cost!From flat laptops to flat screen monitors…from big screen TV’s to tiny MP3 players…

SAVE 7% ON DELL’S HOTTEST ITEMSwww.dell.com/ilfb/members - or - 1-800-695-8133

Member ID PS65777730

Keith Construction“Grading & Excavating”

Drainage Repair • Hedge Row RemovalDitch Cleaning • Demolition

Call Josh at 217-304-570310% Discount

Save at ourWisconsin Dells

Waterpark ResortWisconsin Dells, WI

Sully Schultz Nursery, Inc.Since 1950

317 East 14th Street, Tilton

15% off Plants (not sale items)Cash-n-Carry Only Since 1950

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RED WING SHOE STORE14 Towne Centre, Danville IL

217-431-093110% off on all merchandise

(may not be combined with other offers)Full line of shoes—work boots to Sunday shoes

Men’s & Women’s plus much moreMon. - Fri. 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm

Hours

DISCOUNTS FOR VERMILION COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

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628 E. WilliamsDanville, IL 61832Phone 446-8814

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Save up to 40% on Prescriptions

Local Pharmacies include: Sander’s CVS Polyclinic Walgreens Wal-Mart K-Mart Osco Drug Provena USMC Carle RX Express

Contact Farm Bureau for a free discount card

MIDAS MUFFLER211 N. Gilbert

Danville, ILPhone 442-2585

5% ON ANY SERVICE PROVIDED BY THIS STORE.

BILL SMITHAUTO PARTS

Quality Parts-Quality Service – Where Used Parts Save You Money Danville Urbana Bloomington 442-0156 800-252-7698 800-531-4684

Farm Bureau Members 10% Discount on all Cash Sales.

DICK’S Appliance, Heating &Air Conditioning

Most Major BrandsPhone 217-443-1059 1207 Thomas Street10% off all services Danville, IL 61832

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DILLMAN EYE CARE, S.C.600 N. LOGAN AVE., DANVILLE, IL 61832

PHONE 443-224415%DISCOUNT(contacts not included)

ON ALL EYEWARE IN OUR OPTICAL DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING FRAMES, PRESCRIPTION AND REGULAR LENSES, LAB FEE AND ALL ACCESSORIES.

(Must present Farm Bureau Membership Card)

MUFFLERSHOPS

MUFFLERS • PIPES • CUSTOM BENDINGSHOCKS • STRUTS • COIL SPRINGS • BRAKES

614 S. Gilbert, Danville, IL, Ph. 443-0673

(Coupon valid only at time of puchase.) (Not good in conjunction with any other coupon or discount.)

dillmaneyecare

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“24 HOURS A DAY SERVICE”701 Griggs Street

DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 61832(217) 443-0269

10% DISCOUNT TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

Danville Rubber Industrial Pipe Supply

D & D SEALCOATINGPotomac, IL • 217-987-6924

Sealing, Striping & Hot Pour Crackfillingof Driveways & Parking Lots

Free Estimates • 10% Discount to Members

Digital City Dee-J’s10% Discount off of D.J. Services

Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries, Birthday PartiesPlease call or email for more information

217-304-1852 or 217-446-3675 E-mail [email protected]

SHERWIN WILLIAMS428 N. Vermillion Street • Danville, IL

25% Discount on regularly-priced Paint, Wallpaper and Supplies


Bowles Construction Co.Boyer Backhoe & Dozer Service

Shop – 314 Gilbert St, RossvilleOwners – Dale Tweedy and John A. Boyer

Phone – (217) 304-6383 or (217) 304-6930Land Improvement Soil & Water Conservation

5% Discount

Cortapassi Heating & AirLicensed-Insured-Bonded

Service, Repair & Installation Home 217-267-3255on most makes and models 217-267-3261Danville IL 61832 Cellular 217-304-5823

10% discount on Service & Installations

Chuck Perkinsowner

Doug’s Aerial Service5% discount for bucket truck useGutter Cleaning • Painting • Joist Setting

Sign Placement

Call 217-497-4337

Welding & FabricationJob ShopRossville

(217) 497-4820 or 497-3748“We Weld Everything Except The Crack Of Dawn”

10% DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS

LP$1500 Off

ANY PURCHASE $125 TO $200

$1000 OffANY PURCHASE $80

TO $125

$500 OffANY PURCHASE UP

TO $80

$2000 OffANY PURCHASE OVER

$200

HENDRICKS CONTRACTING, INC. Proudly Serving Central Illinois since 1929

Earthmoving and Drainage217-304-1545 (c) 217-379-9645 (h)

5% Discount on Tile Hook-ups

Half-Price Skating — Sunday 1-5pm8 North Brewer Rd. - Danville - 442-3340

Must show membership card for discount

Save up to 20% on car rentals.Contact the Farm Bureau office for access code numbers and more information.

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Reach over 5,700 Farm Bureau MembersList your Discount here

Save on summer vacations!Get discounted theme park

tickets at the farm Bureau office

Six Flags — Kings Island — Great AmericaHoliday World — Indiana Beach

Available May-August

Place your ad here andbecome a Discount Provider

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use effective security lighting, and consider a color-coded sys-tem to identify fuel rather than labeling it Gas or Diesel.

GRAIN AND HAY. Con-sider using coded flakes (some-times called confetti) mixed into the grain and hay.

LIVESTOCK. Regularly check fields, use permanent marking for livestock, and con-sider installing cameras that can be monitored from the house.

MACHINERY & TOOLS. Mark equipment and machinery with a permanent identification number, lock equipment indoors (when possible), remove ma-chinery from fields (especially ones close to the road), and re-move batteries, rotors, and dis-tributor caps on equipment left outside for long periods of time. Keep tools and small pieces of

This drawing, from a March 8, 1919 Prairie Farmer, was part of an article about one of Vermilion County Farm Bureau’s initial membership drives that would put the organization at over 1,500 members. It’s available through the “Farm Field and Fireside Collection” now online through the University of Illinois library.

Continued from page 3

U of I Makes Lost Farm Newspaper Heritage AvailableThe University of Illinois Library un-

locked a treasure trove of agricultural history by digitizing its world-class collection of farm newspapers from the late 19th through early 20th centuries.

“I’m very passionate about this (printed) material. It’s very rich and underutilized,” said Mary Stuart, U of I history, philosophy, and newspaper librarian. The dozen news-paper titles now available online represent 1/500th of the University of Illinois’ col-lection. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Stuart.

Anyone with Internet access may view the dozen newspapers online at www.library.illinois.edu/dnc. Click on the “Farm Field and Fireside Collection.”

Previously, the newspapers’ information essentially wasn’t usable, according to Stu-art. The papers themselves are very brittle and in bound volumes. Plus, the newspapers weren’t indexed, so someone could only search for information based on a publica-tion date.

By using the website menu, an Internet user may browse the newspapers by date or search articles, advertisements, and photo

captions by keyword. Articles also may be printed, downloaded, or e-mailed.

machinery locked away, not in the bed of a pickup.

If you see any suspicious ac-tivity, or have been the victim of a theft, you are urged to report the incident to the Vermilion County Sheriff’s office at 217-442-4080.

Vulnerable to Farm Theft?

FFA Youth Conference Held – Vermilion County FFA members (left to right) Amie Burke, Illinois Association FFA President, and Sarah Payne, both from the Oakwood FFA chapter, joined more than 525 FFA members and guests at the 2010 Illinois Farm Bureau® & Affiliates Youth Conference. Leaders Under Construction,” the theme of this year’s conference, offered FFA members a unique opportunity for career and personal development. This year’s attendees had the opportunity to visit with representatives about scholarships, internships, leadership programs, and career opportunities from community colleges, universities, agriculture com-modity groups, and the Illinois Farm Bureau and its family of companies.

Look for a report from Amie Burke recapping her year as Illinois Association FFA president in the July-August issue of the Booster.

Order Fresh Southern Illinois Peaches

Peaches will be picked fresh & delivered from Rendleman Orchards, an Alto Pass family farm since 1873.

Delivery is expected the end of July – you’ll be notified

of the exact date once the crop is ripe.

25 lb box Qty Total Due

Peaches -- ______ $ __________ Non-members - $28.00

Name

Address

Daytime Phone Send order and payment to: Vermilion County

Farm Bureau, 1905-C U.S. Route 150, Danville IL 61832

Order Fresh Peachesfrom Southern Illinois!

Orders are due July 23 with delivery the first part of August.See the order form on the back cover.

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Every day, the news stations report on new studies that criti-cize our lifestyle habits, but ev-ery now and then, a study makes you take a little extra notice.

A recent study looked at a possible link between children with attention deficit hyperac-tivity disorder (ADHD) and a class of pesticide called organo-phosphate.

The Associated Press reports that the study doesn’t prove that pesticides contribute to child-

hood learning problems, but the research is interesting all the same.

Researchers measured lev-els of bug killer compounds in the urine of 1,139 children, ages 8-15. The study included 119 children who were diag-nosed with ADHD. The research showed that the children with ADHD had higher levels of organophosphate. (The com-pounds turned up in 94% of the children.)

Produce & ADHD:Will Grapes Make My Child Hyper?

A Note About Pesticides in Illinois

All pesticides are approved and registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Illinois farmers become certified before they can use these bug killers.

Thanks to biotechnology, organophosphate pesticides aren’t used in Illinois very much. Most corn and soybeans grown in our state are used as animal feed and have insect-resistant traits that make it unnecessary to use a lot of pesticides.

Is it true?

While compelling, the study’s authors admit the project had several “limitations.” Other scientists say the results of this study are inconclusive. It is dif-ficult to ascertain if there is a direct link between the exposure to organophosphate pesticides and the development of ADHD in children. More research is needed to determine if there is any link.

What’s this mean to you?

Keep eating fruits and vege-tables! Adults and children alike need 5 servings each day. The trick to safer foods is to make sure you are cleaning your pro-duce the right way. Unless they are already packaged in a bag, you need to clean all fruits and vegetables, including organics. As any mom will tell you, mak-ing sure a child has healthy food is a job that starts in the home!

Wait! Before you sneak a grape at the grocery store, re-member that produce is grown in dirt, and bacteria can be trans-ferred from dirt residue or from any of the people handling the produce before and after it ar-rives in the supermarket.

You can do something about it, though. To remove any dirt, pesticides, or bacteria from your fruit and vegetables, including organics, it’s important to wash them the right way.

Wash your hands. Wash your hands thoroughly, using warm water and soap, for at least 20 seconds before and after han-dling food. Hand washing is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the incidence of food-borne illness. (What’s 20 seconds? Sing the “Happy Birthday” song. When you’re finished singing, your hands should be clean.)

Wash everything. And we mean everything - even bananas and melons with tough skins and rinds. There is one exception to

the washing rule: Bagged salad mixes that are pre-washed do not need to be washed again.

Wash with water. Wash the produce under a stream of cool water or use the spray nozzle of your faucet. Rub the produce with your hands, or scrub with a vegetable brush, to remove potential bacteria and particles in all the grooves and crevices. No soap or special solutions are necessary; plain, cool water is the best agent.

Wash your knives. One po-tential source of contamination is your own kitchen. Knives, cutting boards, counters, plates, and sponges should be cleaned with soap and water to prevent contamination.

Keep cool. Store perishable fruits and vegetables (such as strawberries, lettuce, herbs, and mushrooms) in a clean refrigera-tor kept at 40 degrees or below. And always refrigerate produce that was purchased pre-cut or peeled, to maintain quality and safety. Source: WebMD

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While farmers are less than 2% of the nation’s pop-ulation, 25% of Americans work in the agri-food industry. Plus, there are untold num-bers of people who support the issues important to Illinois farmers.

What do all these num-bers add up to? New possi-bilities!

As our industry faces new challenges, it becomes more critical for county Farm Bu-reaus like ours to create part-nerships with other organiza-tions, businesses, legislators, and groups of citizens.

To encourage new alli-ances, Illinois Farm Bureau members have created policy #87, Legislative and Agricul-tural Leadership:We will: 1. Take aggressive positions in the development of legisla-tion and regulations. 2. Involve county Farm Bu-reau leaders and members in the legislative and regulatory process. 3. Involve various groups and organizations in the de-velopment of such legislation and regulations when there is common interest in order to find the best solutions to the complex problems facing us. 4. Cooperate with county Farm Bureaus in developing and implementing programs to familiarize legislators with rural problems and concerns and to familiarize rural lead-ers with urban problems and concerns.

We urge the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Illinois Agricultural Asso-ciation to take a leadership role in working with groups and organizations with com-mon goals to help develop

a common policy position on national legislation and regula-tions.

When it comes to issues, there is power in numbers. When it comes to grassroots policies, there is power in a single person – you. After all, each Illinois Farm Bureau mem-ber can shape the policies that lead the organization. To learn how you can get involved, con-tact the Vermilion County Farm Bureau at 217-442-8713 or visit www.vcfb.info.

Test your Strawberry IQ

1. On average, there are about ______ tiny seeds on every strawberry.

25 100 200 500 2. Strawberries are the highest in which vitamin?

Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin C 3. Which state produces the most strawberries in the United States?

Ohio Florida Colorado California

Answers: 200, Vitamin C, California

Magic Strawberry Mousse 3 cups boiling water 1 pkg. (6 oz.) strawberry flavored gelatin 1 tub (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Add boiling water to gelatin in a large bowl. Stir until completely dissolved. Whisk in thawed whipped topping until blended. (Mixture will be thin.) Pour into 10 dessert dishes or glasses. Refrigerate 8 hours or until firm.

By W. Adam Brown, MD

Farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Accidents and injuries on the farm come in many forms, but grain bin falls, tractor roll-overs and toxic chemical exposure are some of the most common seen in the emergency department. For rural emergency physicians and nurses, these accidents represent some of the most challenging, yet preventable of all traumas.

Grain bin accidents are particularly dangerous since many result in severe lifelong injuries or death. Accidents often occur when a worker slips on the ladder outside of the bin or falls into the grain stores. Falling through “bridged” grain is another common cause of injury because the worker believes the upper crust of grain is firm. However, the “bridge” crumbles and the worker sinks into the loose quicksand-like grain below, suffocating. These hazards can be avoided by following practical safety precautions. Inspection should never occur alone. Always have at least two persons with you when inspecting the bin—one to assist and one to call for help if necessary. Use a harnessing mechanism when breaking apart bridged grain or molded grain. Also, never enter the bin for grain

Farmer Trauma: Recognizing Potential Hazardsinspection when the auger is on.

Another injury seen in emergency departments is toxic exposures to farming chemicals. If handled improperly, many of these chemicals can cause respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse and seizures or coma. If these exposures are not recognized and quickly treated, death can result. Toxic chemicals should always be stored and

labeled properly. Also, employees should know the chemicals used on the farm and the safety procedures and equipment available. If another worker has been exposed to a toxic chemical, avoid contaminating yourself and contact 911 immediately.

Tractor accidents are the most common cause of injuries on the farm. Approximately 50% of deaths from tractor accidents are from roll-overs with another 25% caused by falls and run-over accidents. Like with most farming mishaps, following a few guidelines can prevent some of the most horrific accidents. For example, seat belts and roll

bar protective cabins prevent most crush injuries, falls and entrapments. Also, ensuring that all people are cleared from the work area can prevent run-over and dismemberments. When driving on roadways, Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblems and flashing lights should be used. If an accident occurs, avoid moving or extricating the victim as this may worsen potential

spinal cord injuries. You too could become a victim. Get professional help on the scene.

Recognizing potential occupational farm hazards prevents injuries and saves lives. Evaluate your farm’s safety preparedness and discuss with your workers precautions and safety

procedures. As with any severe injury, if one of your employees is a victim of a fall, toxin ingestion or exposure, or a tractor accident, get help immediately.You will then be transported to a local emergency department, like Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, where trained emergency physicians and nurses dedicated to your health can treat a multitude of traumatic conditions.

W. Adam Brown, MD is the associate medical director of Emergency Services for Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville.

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ADM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

PAUL P. COOLLEYCASH GRAIN & COMMODITY BROKER

[email protected]. Box 350 • Oakland, Illinois 61943 • 800-637-3123

Storage ContainersFor Rent or Sale

Delivered to your Site10’ - 20’ - 40’ - 45’ - 48’ long

Perfect for seed or chemical storage

MEL PRICE & CO.1938 N Bowman Ave ◆ Danville IL 61832

217-442-9092

COUNTRYCOMMODITIES

Registered Introducing BrokerClearing Through

R.J. O’Brien & Associates Inc.

COMMODITYFUTURES &

OPTIONS

Commodity BrokerRon Leisch

19295 N. 1970 East Rd.Danville, IL 61834

217-431-1400800-431-8030

Stephanie W. Spiros, Broker 217-304-0404Travis Selby, Agent 217-304-1686

Bill Wilson, Agent 217-493-2677

Focusing on Agriculturefor Individuals and Businesses

Estate planning & farm trusts Land sales & 1031 exchanges Cooperatives & agribusinesses Corps., LLCs & partnerships Local drainage dist. assistance Wind contract review

Robert DoddMary Christine Ludwig

Champaign IL(217) 356-9500Now in Pontiac IL

(815) 842-0700www.doddlaw.net

Vermilion County Farm Bureau Booster

September 14, 2009

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geothermal systemsalso are environmentally

friendly and provide friendly and provide unparalleled comfort for your family. So, keep the

house; lose the conventional furnace.

GeoComfort geothermal systems aren’t only for new construction. Reduce your monthly

utility costs by up to 70% and keep the house you love comfortable - 24/7. In addition to the

benefits to your budget, GeoComfort

GEORGETOWN

First National Bank inVermilion Advantage

Agri-Business Council2008 Ag Business of the Year

Call Jerry Askren forOperating, Equipment, Building

and Real Estate LoansEquipment & Building Leaseswww.fnbgtown.com

Georgetown, IL 61846217-662-2166

Farm News, Markets,Farm News, Markets,Weather, and InformationWeather, and Information

Program ScheduleProgram Schedule

5:20am -- Local Grain Prices5:21am -- RFD Morning Market Summary5:25am -- RFD Livestock Report5:36am -- RFD Illinois6:15am -- RFD Inside Ag6:50am -- Local Grain Prices6:51am -- RFD Morning Market Summary6:54am -- Farm Progress America with

Max Armstrong7:50am -- RFD Market Watch

8:50am -- RFD Inside Agriculture9:50am -- Opening Markets with

Bates Commodities10:19am – Mid-Morning Market Update

with Bruce Lindahl10:50am – RFD Market Update11:06am – “Illiana Extension Today”11:19am – RFD Mid-Day Market Update11:30am – RFD Livestock Report11:35am – RFD Agrivisor Report11:50am – Mid-Day Market Update with

Bates Commodities

12:25pm – Afternoon Markets with BruceLindahl

12:27pm – RFD Mid-Day Summary12:31pm – “Down on the Farm”12:40pm – Midwest Digest with

Max Armstrong12:45pm – RFD Inside Agriculture12:47pm – RFD Ag Weather Update12:50pm – Bunge Milling Market Report

1:50pm -- Closing Markets withBates Commodities

2:50pm -- Sidewalk Talk with EHedger

SATURDAYS:5:36am – RFD Illinois

Vermilion County Farm Bureau

Member Appreciation Night with the

Friday, July 16 Danville Stadium Game Time – 6:30 p.m.

Vermilion County Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Night

vs.

Friday, July 16, 2010 6:30 p.m.

ADMIT ONE

Additional FREE tickets available at the Farm Bureau office or from your Country agent.

Springfield Sliders

SAVE ON THEME PARK TICKETS WITH FARM BUREAU!

Price SAVE

Adult 1-day $ 28.00 $ 15.22 (3 yrs & up)

Children 2 & under free. 2-day Adult $44.00 – 2-day Child $35.57

Must be consecutive days. INCLUDES water park.

Adult 1-day $ 33.00 $ 23.64 Children 2 & under free. Includes Hurricane Harbor.

2-day tickets are $53.00 – need not be consecutive days

Adult $ 28.00 $ 19.99 (age 3-61)

Child/Sr $ 23.00 $ 8.99 (under 48” / age 62+)

Children 2 & under free. Visit after 5 p.m. the night before a full day for $10 fee at the gate. Two-day tickets are available – NEED NOT be

consecutive days. Tickets Include Boomerang Bay waterpark.

Adult $ 33.00 $ 6.95 Child (< 54”) $ 28.00 $ 1.95

Children 2 and under are free. 2nd consecutive-day tickets are available at the park for $20

if purchased on the first day’s visit. Free Soft Drinks. Includes Splashin’ Safari.

$7.00 - $10.00 Off

coupons on Combination Ride &

Water Park Pass or Ride Session.

Valid Mon-Fri only, Jun. 15 - Aug. 14. (not valid June 29 – July 3)

Purchase these summertime discount tickets at the Farm Bureau office 1905-C U.S. Route 150, Danville.

Call 442-8713 for details

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Vermilion County Farm Bureau

Member Appreciation Night with the

Friday, July 16 Danville Stadium Game Time – 6:30 p.m.

Vermilion County Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Night

vs.

Friday, July 16, 2010 6:30 p.m.

ADMIT ONE

Additional FREE tickets available at the Farm Bureau office or from your Country agent.

Springfield Sliders

Barn Door OpenGolf Outing

See Page 5 for Details

Barn Door OpenGolf Outing

$23.00

Save on Theme Park Ticketswith Farm Bureau!

Adult (age 3-61 / over 48”)

1-day $ 29.00 $ 19.99Child/Sr (under 48” / age 62+)

1-day $ 24.00 $ 7.99

Documents

June-July 2010 Booster