Sullivan
Tree identification workshop coming up
The University of Illinois Extension, Moultrie-Douglas Unit, is hosting a tree identification workshop this summer on June 29-30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. Dave Shiley, Extension educator in natural resource management at the Champaign Extension Center, will be conducting the workshop, which will teach participants how to identify trees; accurately use a compass and topographic map; measure the board foot volume of trees; and identify forest insect pests and diseases.
This workshop is ideal for teachers, master gardeners, master naturalists, 4-H’ers, FFA members and anyone who is just curious about trees. On June 29, the class will meet at Walnut Point State Park in Oakland, and on June 30 will meet in Tabor Park in Sullivan.
The $10 fee includes both days and refreshments. Seven Continuing Professional Development units can be earned by participating in this workshop. Participants are encouraged to wear pants, rather than shorts, and walking shoes or boots and are reminded to bring insect repellent and a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required by calling the Extension office at (217) 543-3755.
Marshall, Ill.
Well restoration committee meets
The 10th General Assembly of the State of Illinois meeting at the capital in Vandalia on March 1, 1837, established the Marshall-to-Charleston state road. Along that state road, Joseph Guinnip dug a well in the spring of 1845. That public well, originally marked and restored in 1938, is about to be refurbished again through the efforts of local Marshall and Clark County civic groups and the family of Joseph Guinnip.
A restoration committee consisting of the Marshall Rotary Club, the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, the Clark County Historical Society, the Walter Bordick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the City of Marshall and state Rep. Roger Eddy, as well as Guinnip family members, have undertaken the task of refurbishing the well site, two miles northwest of Marshall on the Lincoln National Highway.
Anyone interested in assisting with the project should contact the Chamber of Commerce office or Don Guinnip. Both volunteer help and financial contributions are needed.
The committee wishes to erect a pole and forked tree sweep as existed earlier, as well as other improvements to the site. A poem written by Daisey Braynard at the time of the original restoration in 1938 is also part of the plans.
Marshall, Ill.
Power meter
available for loan
With the price of electricity on the rise and consumer demand for power growing every year, it pays to make every kilowatt count. For instance, did you know that in the average home, 75 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off?
To help consumers learn how much electricity appliances in their homes use, Ameren Illinois Utilities have made an easy-to-use power meter available for loan to the public through local public libraries. This device accurately measures how much electricity it takes to operate a variety of household appliances and calculates the actual and projected cost of the electricity used. It will give you a better understanding of your home’s power needs, so you can make informed decisions about how to use energy in your household and save on your power bill.
If you live in the city of Marshall or the Marshall School District and would like to borrow the “Kill A Watt” Power Meter from Marshall Public Library, just stop by and check it out with your library card. If you don’t have a library card but are eligible for one, you will be issued a card and may check out the device within just a few minutes if it is available.
For more information about the device or this program, call the library at (217) 826-2535 or visit www.marshallillibrary.com. The library is at 612 Archer Ave. in Marshall and is handicapped-accessible.
Valley Life
Valley Briefly: June 21, 2009
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Vectren cautions public about snow, ice removal
Vectren Energy Delivery wants to remind customers to proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters at their homes or businesses this winter.
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Workshop to emphasize basics of alpaca farming
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Genealogy Society offers free forum
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering a free educational forum titled “Brick Wall Hurdling” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in rooms A, B and C of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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PAW PRINTS: Want to adopt a pit bull? Here are some helpful hints
Despite the bad publicity, pit bulls can be very lovable and loyal family dogs. There is a great deal of confusion associated with the label “pit bull.” The most accurate definition refers to two breeds: the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. Some people include other breeds in this group because they share similar head shapes and body types.
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Purdue Extension to offer diabetes cooking school
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
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Pepsi Community Caps Program to benefit charities
Refreshment Services-Pepsi will kick off its 2012 Community Caps Program on March 1. The Community Caps Program will benefit several charitable organizations and schools in Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar County in Illinois.
- Special Occasions: Feb. 5, 2012
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Serve as 4-H judge, volunteer
The 2012 4-H Bi-State Judges and Leaders Clinic will be Feb. 18 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Main Campus, at 8000 S. Education Drive.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Feb. 5, 2012
With January now history we can report new faces in both master point races, male and female.
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Tried 'n' True: Upside Down Pizza calls for crescent rolls
When our boys were young, we went every Sunday evening for pizza in Charleston, Ill. When they got to be older and they were working on the farm, I would make pizza from scratch.
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Extension to offer basic food preservation workshops
Purdue University Extension will be offering basic food preservation workshops at Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom in Terre Haute. Two sessions will offer different methods.
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GRAPE SENSE: Trips open my eyes to new wines in new regions
The wine industry spends a lot of money worldwide to promote brands, regions, and wine tourism. One of the many ways the wine industry invests is press trips.
Depending on when you read this column, I’m either in France or just returned from a press trip.
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Clay Habitat plans open house
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will stage the dedication ceremony and open house for the Mary Ann Hofmann family home from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 518 E. Ridge St. in Brazil.
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Born to perform: Terre Haute South senior to sing in Carnegie Hall
Soon, the domed ceiling of Carnegie Hall and the archway in the Hayes family kitchen will share a special connection.
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8th District Rep. Bucshon visits CASA volunteers
The U.S Representative of the 8th Congressional District, Larry Bucshon met with CASA volunteers earlier this month to learn more about the Vigo County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Paw Prints: Animal protection law ranking hits home
The Humane Society of the United States released the 2011 “Humane State Ranking” of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Tried 'n' True: Here's a recipe for all you chocolate lovers
This recipe is for all you chocolate lovers.
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Soybean farmers build state fair building
Since 98 percent of Americans no longer live on farms, Indiana soybean farmers are going to bring the farm to the public in a new exhibit building at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
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Sign up now for Rockville Public Library’s ebook class
Rockville Public Library will have free demonstrations on how to use ebook readers with its downloadable ebook service, Overdrive.
- Weddings, Anniversaries: Jan. 29, 2012
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Sullivan Foundation looking for Volunteer of Year
The Sullivan County Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its “Volunteer of the Year” award to be announced March 29.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Conversation leads to imagining a world with no trees
I was recently asked by someone to imagine what the end of the world would look like. I consider myself a very optimistic person and have never imagined the end. The only image that came to mind was one often portrayed in a Hollywood movie, a scene where a big fireball comes down and everything is burnt to a crisp. The person I was talking with imagined the end would be a world where there are no living trees. This short but interesting conversation got me interested in what has and is plaguing trees.
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College offers cooking class in time for Valentine’s Day
Treat your sweetheart to a home-cooked romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day, courtesy of a cooking class offered at Lincoln Trail College.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Jan. 29, 2012
In earlier columns we have reported on the winners of the various master point races at the Bridge Center for last year.
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Sign up now for Signing for the Savior classes
There is still time to sign up for Senior Education Ministries’ Signing for the Savior class; the first session is Tuesday.
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Birthdays: Jan. 29, 2012
•Thelma J. Parr
• Earl S. VanScoyk
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Ryves Neighborhood, WTWO plan ‘Share Your Love’ food drive
Ryves Neighborhood Association and WTWO are sponsoring the second annual food drive from Feb. 3-17 called “Share Your Love.”
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A safe crossing: ‘Turtle girl’ Amber Slaughterbeck makes it her duty to transport Wabashiki animals to safety
On her daily drive to classes at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Amber Slaughterbeck kept encountering a sad scene alongside the highway.
- Special Occasions: Jan. 22, 2012
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