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Volume 21 Number 1                                                                                               January, 2009

Election of Directors
14th Annual No-Till & Crop Management Seminar
Rain Barrel Order Form
Fish Fingerling Order Form
Partners For Conservation Cost-Share Sign-up
Upcoming Dates
Equipment for Rent

Notice of Election of Directors

 To All Owners And Occupiers Of Lands Lying Within The Boundaries Of The Adams County Soil And Water Conservation District:

 Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the 20^th day of February, 2009 from 7:00 a.m., until 6:00 p.m. at the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District office, 338 South 36^th Street in Quincy.  Two (2) Directors will be elected to serve the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Illinois.
All persons, firms or corporations who hold legal title or are in legal possession of any land lying within the boundaries of the said district are eligible to vote at said election, whether as lessee, renter, tenant or otherwise.  Only such persons, firms or corporation are eligible to vote.
Absentee voting may be conducted in person at the District Office commencing on February 5^th and concluding on February 19, 2009.
Brent A. Clair, Chairman

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
 

We, the Nominating Committee, submit the following names for election as Directors of the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District:
Jon Morrison
Ray Muegge

14^th Annual Western Illinois/Northeast Missouri No-Till Seminar – February 5, 2009

Rain Barrel Order Form 
  Orders received prior to March 1 will be delivered in late April, 2009

 Name:  ______________________________________________________________________

Address  _____________________________________________________________________

Phone:  _______________________________________________________________________

Enclose check with order, payable to:
Adams County SWCD
338 South 36^th Street
Quincy, IL   62301

Terra cotta colored plastic rain barrels are made from imported Grecian pepper barrels which were originally received in this country filled with delicious golden Greek peppers. The terra cotta rain barrels are 39" tall with a 23" diameter and hold approximately 60 Gallons.

The plastic rain barrels are made from re-cycled food grade barrels.
These plastic recycled barrels have traveled many thousands of miles, and even though we have thoroughly cleaned them inside and out, and applied several coats of a UV polish, they may still have some small scratches and scrapes. This should be considered as part of the "character" of the Grecian rain barrels.

The rain barrels have a screw on perforated top with inside screen mesh to keep out debris, bugs, pets and children, three top overflow male hose connections, a brass spigot, and a bottom drain plug. The overflow fittings allow excess water to be diverted into a second barrel (or third, or fourth or fifth etc.), or by attaching a hose, excess water can be diverted to any remote area such as a garden or flower bed.

The brass spigot is shipped inside the barrel and will need to be screwed into the pre-installed plastic fitting by the customer. The brass spigot can be interchanged with the bottom drain plug if desired.
 

Adams County SWCD Fish Fingerling Order Form
Delivery Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 12:30 PM – Please be prompt – the truck will only be here for a short time!

SWCD Office: 338 South 36^th Street, Quincy, IL – West Parking Area
ORDER GRASS CARP BY APRIL 2ND, ALL OTHER SPECIES BY APRIL 9TH 

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________
 ADDRESS: _______________________________________________PHONE:____________________
 IF ORDERING GRASS CARP, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Township: ________________________________ Section: ______________        Water Surface Area: _____________

 We will call you to remind you of the delivery date & time.  Return order with payment to:
Adams County SWCD            338 South 36^th Street           Quincy, IL 62301
Orders not picked up on October 9th will forfeit 25% of the cost.

TRANSPORTING FISH
Pre-bagged Fish – NO WATER NEEDED
     1-2" Hybrids               1-2" Bluegill               1-2" Redear               2" Crappie             Fathead Minnows              Grass Carp

 PLEASE BRING CONTAINERS WITH WATER TO HAUL OTHER FISH

Gallons of pond or well water needed to haul 100 fish safely – NO CITY WATER

                    4-6" Catfish, 15 gallons             6-8" Catfish, 20 gallons             8-10" Catfish, 30 gallons            
3" Bass, 15 gallons             5-8" Bass, 30 gallons                       3-5" Hybrids, 20 gallons           
RECOMMENDED STOCKING RATES

CHANNEL CATFISH - 100 to 200 per acre without feeding, or up to 2000 per acre if feeding. When feeding, one needs to feed 100 lbs. of floating feed per 100 fish per year.
LARGEMOUTH BASS – 50 to100 per acre.

      Partners For Conservation Program Sign-Up   February 2 – 13, 2009

Sign-up for the Conservation Practice Program, Well Decommissioning Program and Nutrient Management Plan Program will be held February 2 – 13, 2009, at the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District office, 338 South 36th Street, Quincy. For more information on these programs or to sign up, contact the District office, by calling 217-224-9305, Extension 3, or complete an on-line application at: www.adamsswcd.org/PROGRAMS.html.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.  You can also call Pam or Janet at the office February 2 – 13^th to sign up.  We will need the owner name, address & phone, farm location (township, section) and field number, and the crop to be planted in 2009. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Board of Directors:  Brent Clair, Chairman; David McCleary, Vice Chairman; Bernie Woodworth, Secretary ; Joe Holtschlag, Treasurer; Larry Nieders, Director
SWCD Staff:  Pam Peter, Resource Conservationist; Janet Beckman, Administrative Coordinator
The Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Illinois, responsible for the conservation and wise use of natural resources.  The Board of Directors meet on the fourth Monday of every month at the District office, 338 South 36^th St. in Quincy.  Meetings are at 6:30 A.M.  All meetings are open to the public. The Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District offers all programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, martial status, or handicap

 Tree Planter:  The Adams County SWCD has a tree-planting machine available for rent.  A flat rental charge of $10.00 will be assessed to each renter to cover maintenance expenses.  If you are interested in renting the tree planter, please call Pam or Janet at 217/224-9305, Extension 3.

 Tye Pasture Pleaser Drill:  We also have a 7.5 foot no-till drill with boxes for native grasses.  This is ideal for seeding filter strips and wildlife food plots.   For grass seedings, a flat rental rate of $ 50.00 will be assessed to each renter to cover maintenance expenses.  The charge for oilseed or grain crops will be $ 10.00 per acre.  Call Pam or Janet at 217/224-9305, Ext. 3 for more information.