American Red Cross – Winter Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors to give now to address a severe winter blood shortage. Please make an appointment now to give blood or platelets using the Blood Donor App, by visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
We are very proud of our own George Merkle, PE, who reached a donation total of 52 gallons today, and Dan Good, PE who is nearing 54 gallons!
Quest Academy Field Trip
We are pleased to continue our affiliation with Quest Academy with our annual engineering field trip.
It was a great visit and the kids asked some really good questions. andnbsp;These 8th Graders have a little over one week left before they move on to High School.
Indiana Dairy Producers – Illinois Farm Tour
Maurer-Stutz is pleased to be a sponsor of the Indiana Dairy Producers. andnbsp;Maurer-Stutz’s very own Aaron Orebaugh represented us on the Indiana Dairy Producers (IDP) tour that came to Illinois last week.andnbsp;
This year, they had the opportunity to visit several farms that we have worked on including Zehr Acres, Kilgus Dairy and Farmstead, and andnbsp;Kasbergen’s Stone Ridge Dairy.
Pictures from the event may be found here.
Engineering Day – Sunday – February 21 – Peoria Riverfront Museum
Maurer-Stutz is pleased to continue our sponsorship of the annual Engineering Day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. andnbsp;This will be a FREE DAY at the Riverfront Museum generously sponsored by local engineering groups.
The Museum will be packed with engineers providing hands on activities, exhibits, demonstrations, videos, and more. Ask these professionals and enthusiasts your engineering questions, explore potential career options, and visit the rest of the Museum!
The event is freeandnbsp;for public and members to explore all galleries and planetarium shows.
For more information, please call 309.686.7000.andnbsp;
Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama signed the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act, S. 611, into law last month, making it easier for small, rural communities to get assistance in maintaining drinking water quality.andnbsp;
The law is a companion to H.R. 2853 and passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. It will help communities that would otherwise struggle to meet the technical and financial requirements of maintaining drinking water systems.andnbsp;
Dean Bacon andamp; Beef Open House
Attention Beef Producers and Friends of the Beef Industry:
You’re invited to an Open House to be held Saturday, December 12th for the Dean Family – Rick, Barb andamp; Derek Dean and Randy, Chris andamp; Brack Dean.
The event will be from 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM.
This will be a unique opportunity to tour a NEW dry pack monoslope cow barn AND a deep-pit gable cattle finishing barn at the same time. See the latest products and technologies for cattle comfort and environmental stewardship.
Beef industry representatives will be on hand to discuss the benefits of indoor cattle production:
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Improve cattle health
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Optimize feed efficiency and rate of gain
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Improve operating efficiency by reducing labor cost
A FREE ribeye/hamburger lunch will be provided.
The farm is located at 19250 Prairie Chapel Road, Farmer City, IL.
Directions: I -74 Exit 152 (Rt. 136) go west towards Heyworth.andnbsp; Turn Left on 2700 East Rd,andnbsp;go South 3 miles, then turn Right on Prairie Chapel Rd, go 1.75 miles West. The farm is on the right-hand (north) side of road.
For more information about the event contact Rick Dean at (309) 838-9300 or [email protected].
The event is being sponsored by: Longhorn Cattle andamp; Swine Confinement, IL Beef Association andamp;
IL Beef Checkoff, Maurer-Stutz, Roll-O-Matic Curtains, Custom Precast Company, Animat Rubber Flooring, Bloomington Meats, McLean Co. Beef Producers.
The event is being coordinated by Maiers Ag Consulting.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to see a NEW cow barn and cattle finishing barn at the same time and network with other beef producers and beef industry representatives. andnbsp;
World Dairy Expo 2015 – September 29 through October 3
Please stop by and say hello to Terry Feldmann, Gayle Baker, and Aaron Orebaugh at the World Dairy Expo, in Madison, WI, from September 29 through October 3. andnbsp;They will be located at booth AL159 in the lower level of the coliseum.
World Dairy Expo is where the dairy industry meets.andnbsp; No other dairy event in the world compares. Designed for dairy producers and industry partners World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research, and modern technologies.
As a visitor you might choose to tour the huge commercial exhibit display area or watch the virtual farm tours to gather ideas for your operation. Or you might relax with the Coliseum crowd to see the dairy cattle exhibitors compete for coveted awards or get caught up in the lively bidding at one of the breed sales to purchase top genetics. Some families like to attend to observe the latest fitting and showing techniques to implement at home. Other producers and family members might compete in the World Forage Analysis Super bowl, Champion Dairy Products Contest, Youth Fitting/Showmanship Contest and 4-H/Post-Secondary or Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contests as well as the FFA Dairy Judging events. And don’t forget to stop at the Purple Cow Gift Shop to buy a dairy souvenir for those at home before you leave the show. There are plenty of activities at World Dairy Expo for your family members and friends.
Join us as one of the 70,000+ dairy industry enthusiasts who make the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. It is truly the international meeting place for the dairy industry. Make plans now to attend the 2015 event, September 29- October 3.
Washington Tornado Roadway Recovery Is Gearing Up
The City of Washington is gearing up for their roadway restoration project as part of their overall tornado recovery effort. andnbsp;Maurer-Stutz is proud to be a part of this project. andnbsp;Bids for this project are scheduled to be opened on June 1.
Engineering Day 2015
Please join us for Engineering Day 2015 onandnbsp;Sunday, February 22, from 12:30-4:30 pm in the lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Enjoy heads-on activities, exhibits, demonstrations and videos! Talk to the engineers andamp; explore engineering careers with many different engineering groups. This event is free and open to the public. Please call 309.686.7000 for more information.
Engineering Day 2015 activities and Museum admission are generously supported by several engineering society local chapters and Central Illinois engineering firms, including Maurer-Stutz.andnbsp;
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