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4-H To Make the Best Better By: Meghan Fearn The 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better” has been put to the test in unique ways this summer. Due to Covid-19, the normal hustle and bustle of 4-H shows, camps, and workshops have been stalled and alternative options have been made available. For many, a summer in Southern Illinois is not complete without a pork burger, shake-up and a 4-H livestock show at the county fair. While the county fairs are cancelled, 4-H shows have been given a unique twist. All live shows have been moved to a virtual format. How does a virtual show work? Members complete their projects like they would on a normal year. They still sew their clothing items, build rockets, collect insects, decorate cakes, and raise their animals. After completion, they photograph or videotape their projects based on the guidelines given to them by the University of Illinois Extension. These photos/videos are uploaded to the 4-H website. They also fill out a questionnaire that shows what they have learned through the project. The judging is done locally by the same judges who would have been at the live shows. Judges are able to view the photos, read through the questionnaire, and provide feedback to the members. The projects are rated, and state fair delegates are chosen. The 4-H State Fair shows will be done in the same manner. To see some of the projects and activities that are being made available to area 4-H members, you can check out the following Facebook pages: Edwards County 4-H and 4-H Wabash County, Illinois. More project pictures will be posted throughout the month of July. The 4-H Community has worked tirelessly to provide as many opportunities as possible during these difficult times. Some clubs have had meetings via Zoom. Members are reaching out to serve people in the community in safe ways. Porch caroling, delivering meals to seniors, making craft kits for the younger members, and sewing face masks are just a few ways
4-H members have used their hands for larger service. While many of the events members look forward to in a 4-H year have been altered, the 4-H Community is still committed to their pledge. There is no better time to reach for these goals in the 4-H pledge and to encourage those who are around you as well! I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Above: Madisyn Etheridge practices her showmansnip and Lillian Bare displays her green beans. Below (left to right) Wyatt Rooney takes care of his sheep, Anna Bromm works on her sewing project and Elyse Swanson takes care of her sheep.
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2020 Edwards County Virtual 4-H Food & Clothing Show The First Edwards County Virtual 4-H Food and Clothing Show was held Monday, June 15, 2020. Thank you to Sharlee Aaron and Bonita Thomason for judging the food exhibits, and to Barbara Root for judging the clothing. In the clothing show, Hallie Shelton – STEAM Clothing 1, Aleya Bare – STEAM Clothing 2 and Adelynn McCaleb – STEAM Clothing 2 were all awarded blue ribbons. They are State Fair delegates, also. In the food show, Kenleigh Garrett, Madison Miller, Kayleigh Sanford, Alyssa Smith, Matthew Bare and Sydney Williams – Cooking 101; Hayley Perry - Cooking 201; Brayden Sanford – Cooking 201; Elizabeth Spillman - Cooking 301; Lillian Bare – Food Preservation; Alyson Williams - Food Preservation and Ava Anderson – Sports Nutrition, all received blue ribbons. Seven exhibitors were chosen as State Fair delegates: Hayley Perry, Madison Miller, Kayleigh Sanford, Elizabeth Spillman, Alyson Williams, Sydney Williams and Ava Anderson. University of Illinois Extension provides Equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact 618-445-2934. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
Pictured above top left: Madison Miller was named state fair delegate for her cookie entry; Matthew Bare is the state fair delegate for cooking 101. Above left and middle: Adelynn McCaleb and Hallie Shelton both entered the Steam Clothing 1 class and were selected as state fair delegates. Above right: Elizabeth Spillman was the state fair delegate in cooking 301. Below left: Aleya Bare received a state fair delegate for her Steam Clothing 2 project. Below middle: Hayley Perry received a state fair delegate for her cooking 201 project. Below left: Sports Nutrition is a new foods project this year and Ava Anderson completed a slideshow of her project and is a state fair delegate. The youth did a very nice job in presenting their projects and adjusted well to the new type of show. All cooking show participants had to submit at least 3 pictures or a slideshow of not more than 10 slides, plus the recipe they used and a project report. The project report took the place of being in front of the judge. They had 5 questions to answer, about their project. Then the judge had the opportunity to give feedback to the exhibitors and award them with a blue, red or white ribbon. All participants received a blue ribbon.
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Albion Public Library BINGO Contest
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The Albion Public Library will be giving away THREE KINDLE E-READERS through the Library Bingo Game for kids! There are 3 different cards for 3 different age divisions. To join in the fun go to: https://www.albion.lib.il.us/ and download the Bingo card for your age group. Complete the tasks on the cards and the librarian will mark your spaces. When you get a BINGO, your name will be entered in the drawing. You will also get a small prize for each Bingo you achieve! This would be a fun thing to do with the kids this summer! Pass it on to all of your friends! To achieve Bingo, you must have five completed squares in a row. Bingo can be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal and each space must be marked complete by the librarian. Participants must be entering Freshman – Senior Year. Bingo will begin on June 23rd and will end on August 14th Once you have achieved Bingo, bring the Bingo Card into the library to receive a prize! Your name will also be entered into the grand prize drawing for each Bingo achieved! Achieve Black out and receive an additional prize!
Grand Prize: Kindle E-Reader! Prizes are donated in Memory of Nadine Wolfe
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The Homeschooling Journey By Meghan Fearn March, 2020 started a challenging time for people all over the world. One of the greatest challenges met by parents during this global pandemic was homeschooling. With the mandatory closing of all schools, parents became the primary educator for their children, literally, overnight. With the guidelines currently placed on schools to reopen, some parents will consider extending their homeschooling journey a little longer. My hope is to provide information on homeschooling to help those making this decision. As the mother of six children, I have been on my homeschooling journey for 11 years now. Especially during the last month, I have been asked a lot of questions about when, where, how, and why we homeschool our children. I spoke with several homeschooling parents in the hopes of answering some of the most frequently asked questions. Why do you homeschool? Homeschooling is not a new idea. In fact, the Department of Education estimated two million, or roughly 3.3% of students in the United States are homeschooled. Parents choose to homeschool for many different reasons. To some, their decision to homeschool is based on their faith. Other reasons include the desire to provide for specific college preparation, a broader education, time freedom, and the ability to tailor the education to individual learning styles and speeds. Is it Legal? Whatever the reasoning may be, there are certain things it is helpful to know before a homeschool begins. The State of Illinois is very accommodating to homeschools and each one is treated like a private school. A homeschool does not need to be registered with the state or filed with the board of education. The compulsory school age is six years old and the required subjects (Language Arts, Math, Biological and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, and Physical Development and Health) must be taught using the English language. I have found www. hslda.org to be a great place to start when looking into the requirements, legality, and recordkeeping options
in my homeschool. What curriculum do I use? One of the number one questions I am frequently asked is regarding curriculum. Choosing a curriculum can seem a daunting task. With thousands of curriculum options available, the most valuable resource that I have found is other parents. Hearing their experiences has helped guide me in a direction that works for our family. Some parents choose a curriculum that comes all-in-one and encompasses every subject within one company. Examples of this would be Bob Jones University or Abeka. These companies provide you with every subject, lesson plans, and everything you need to get started. Unit Studies are another method many use to teach their children. An example of a Unit Study would be a study on “oceans.” In this study you would tackle Geography by studying where oceans are located. History might include explorers or famous voyages. Science may focus on Marine Biology. For a set time, you would focus all subjects around one study or unit. Amanda Bennett Unit Studies is a great resource if this fits your needs. Literature-based Unit Studies are also a great way to learn. Curriculum such as Sonlight or Beautiful Feet are examples of literature-based education. The company will provide book lists, schedules, activity books, and suggestions. The idea is to read good books to learn your subjects. It is a good option for those who have avid readers. Personally, I have done a more of a “mix and match” style for my children. I have focused on the different learning styles of each of my children and tried to tailor their curriculum towards that. For my visual learners, we have pulled more from the literature-based curriculum. For my auditory learners, we have gravitated more towards exciting audio adventures and read-aloud books. For my kinesthetic learners, we tend to use more unit studies and any study that comes with manipulatives or hands-on activities. I have a few companies I really like teaching from. Apologia, Diana Waring, Math-U-See, Biblioplan, and How to Read in 100 Easy Lessons are just a few that my children have enjoyed using. I also enjoy using curriculum with online instruction for those subjects that I am weak in. Math is one of those subjects. Math-U-See has an instructor that teaches the lesson and online support. There are a lot of curriculums available to give parents the help they need in any subject. There is no need to be intimidated by difficult subjects, you do not have to teach them alone. If you plan to homeschool on a temporary basis and hope to return to the public school in the future, it would be a good idea to use what is offered at the continued on page 6
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Just Around the Corner opens in Mt. Carmel By: Meghan Fearn Jason Johnson has a passion for revitalizing and restoring historic buildings. This passion is what led him to Mount Carmel three years ago. Little did he know that it would ultimately take him on a journey to open a business. “Just Around the Corner” is located on 117 E. 4th Street, in beautiful downtown Mount Carmel. It is more than just a business; it is an experience. It features antiques, artisans, craftspeople, collectors, and so much more all under one roof. It is located “just around the corner” from the heart of the town. Like so many of the businesses in downtown Mount Carmel, Just Around the Corner has a unique story. Johnson and his partner moved to Mount Carmel with a mission to restore one of the historic homes in the area. They purchased a home on 7th Street and began restoration. Throughout this process, one of his favorite activities was to walk through the Vintage Collections Antique Mall. He would make a wish list of the items he wanted to add to the home. He would then return and purchase them as he was ready to place them. When the roof caved in on Vintage Collections, his wish list was left incomplete and Mount Carmel lost a valuable business. Johnson reached out to Laura Wilderman, the owner of Vintage Collections and learned that she did not plan to reopen her business. However, she agreed that if he would provide a location and open a store, she would come work there. Johnson began the search for a perfect location. His desire was to combine his love of restoring historic architecture with giving the people of Mount Carmel the shopping experience they were missing. Johnson purchased the old Daily Republican Register Building on February 19. It was built as a church in 1851 and, at one time, housed the first-ever indoor basketball court in Mount Carmel. Johnson has worked diligently to maintain the character of the building, while providing a pleasing shopping environment. Just Around the Corner officially opened on June 1, with the ribbon cutting and grand opening held July 9-11. As you stroll through the store, antiques line the walls that once held rows of typewriters. The dark room, printing room, and offices now have booths for the vendors selling unique handmade items and collections. Some booths featured include: Vintage Collections, Timber Tulips, Pop’s Creations, Liberty Coins, Maple Hill Restorations, B&C Laser by Design, My Everyday Esther, and many more. There is a waiting list of vendors hoping to add their items soon. Johnson plans to restore the second story and have more vendor space by the fall.
He will be adding custom framing as well. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday and he can be reached at 618-263-1120. There truly is something to appeal to everyone. The antique lover will find treasures, the new homeowner will find refurbished furniture, and the perfect gift is there for your loved one. Swiss Army Knives, coins, soaps, T-shirts, jewelry, woodworking, décor, etc. make exploring the store a treasure hunt. You never know what you might find! Just Around the Corner is a fun and friendly shopping experience that specializes in the nooks and crannies. It is there where you will find something for everyone!
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The Homeschooling Journey school. I would highly recommend talking to the public-school teacher in your child’s grade level and staying on track with the curriculum that the school is using. This will allow the child to remain on target and then be able to jump in on the same level as their peers when integrating back in. What does it cost? The cost of homeschooling is another concern many parents have. There are options for families on any budget. Prices can range from $10 to $1000. I have purchased a lot of used curriculum over the years that has helped to keep the budget down. Many companies have free book lists you can go through and then order the books through the library. This keeps the cost very affordable. Some of the all-in-one curriculum are expensive; however, you can find many of them on sites like eBay. Several veteran homeschool parents I have talked to recommend a couple of websites: www.rainbowresource. com and www.christianbook.com. How much time does it take? The time commitment is something that also varies between students. In a homeschool, there are no lines for the bathroom, cafeteria, or recess. Multiple students are not gather-
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ing books or asking questions. The student is also able to move on to the next subject as soon as they have completed their assignment. On average, most parents I spoke to agreed that the academic part of the education can be completed in less than four hours per day. A grade school student can usually complete their work in half of that time. However, the time will still vary on the curriculum used and how the child participates. There is no right or wrong amount of time to homeschool. One of the things that makes homeschooling a good option is the time flexibility. You can spend as much or as little time with each student as it takes for them to grasp the concepts before you move on. The rest of the day can be filled with other activities: community service, music lessons, field trips, sports, working alongside parents or grandparents to learn life skills, outdoor adventures, and pursuing areas that are specifically of interest that student. For the younger children, I have seen that creative play is one of the best ways to encourage learning. Where do I start? The most valuable resources I have had were the people with experience. A cup continued on page 6
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Homeschooling of a coffee and conversation with a veteran homeschool parent will answer more questions than hours on Google. However, there also are several organizations designed to help people start homeschooling. Hundreds of blogs, websites, and organizations are dedicated to helping parents get started. One resource we are fortunate to have in our state is The Illinois Christian Home Educators. The ICHE currently reaches about 5,000 families in the State of Illinois with encouraging newsletters, resources through the website www.iche.org, and conferences. The director of the ICHE, Kirk Smith, is a resident of Edwards County. I spoke with Smith and asked what advice he had for those starting to homeschool. He stressed the importance of a support system. The ICHE provides that by giving an opportunity to connect with other homeschoolers in the state. He also stressed that less is more. The goal is not to learn everything, but to develop the love of learning. Homeschooling has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. I can honestly say that it has been one of the most rewarding. I asked a few parents for some tips to share with those who might be considering homeschooling. Listed below are a few things that were shared. I hope it encourages those of you who are considering a homeschool this year. Each homeschool journey will look different, don’t compare! No parent can “wear all of the hats.” It is good to accept help from qualified people who care about your children and can contribute to their education. Do not stress about the weaknesses in your child. In their future, your children will be paid for their strengths, not their weaknesses. Teach character. A child that learns respect, hard work, and kindness will be able to accomplish great things.
Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Paige McFarland was awarded the Eliza C. and C.S. Young Memorial Scholarship by Wabash Valley College. Having graduated from high school, the Allendale resident will attend WVC to purse her Associate in Science. This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement in high school and is awarded to students who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award provides assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters of 2020– 2021 at WVC as long as the student remains enrolled full time. Total value of this award is estimated at $2,000.
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• You can find almost any book you want to read through the interlibrary loan system. You can also order movies and audio books! Just order them online at https://www.albion.lib.il.us/ (click on the share link) and they will be delivered to the Albion Public Library for you to pick up. Just ask the librarian for more information. • Those outside of the city limits have a newly reduced rate of $40 for a library card. For those living inside the city limits, it is free! • We now offer cards to anyone 6 years old and up. Each family member can have their own card! • The library has computers connected to the internet and available to use by any card holder. • You can check out library books on your tablet or ereader. Go to https://www.albion.lib.il.us/ to find out more. • There is a newly renovated room in the back of the library available to use for tutoring, study groups, etc. It even has a TV available to use for PowerPoint presentations. • The hours are: Tues. 1-7, Wed. Thurs. and Fri. 10-5. Sat 10-1
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Meghan was raised on a farm in Browns and now resides in Albion with her husband of 18 years, Seth. They have six children Amelia, Felicity, Grant, Titus, Lainey, and Myles. She loves Jesus Christ, being a stayat-home mom, and homemaker. She also enjoys homeschooling her children, helping her husband farm and run their sandblasting and painting business. She has always loved writing and her hope is to be an encouragement to others.
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WVC TRIO Students receive Student Support Participation Grant Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Each year, the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program awards the Student Support Services Participation Grant to eligible students. For students to receive said grant, they must fulfill several requirements. The students must attend the “Learning to Succeed” seminars which are held two days at the beginning of each academic year. The seminars are comprised of several sessions each day giving the students valuable information to help them be successful during the school year. They must also successfully complete two classes offered by TRIO SSS, “On Course to Student Success,” and “Career Exploration.” Equivalent substitutions may be made on a per student basis.
During the school year, several workshops are offered which include but are not limited to, “How to Make A Successful Transfer,” and “Business Etiquette.” The students who wish to remain eligible for the TRIO SSS grant must attend at least two workshops each year. In addition, there is a minimum GPA and completion hour requirement for the students to meet. They also must write an essay and complete the SSSPG application. The Wabash Valley College TRIO SSS students who were successful in meeting all the above requirements and received the TRIO SSS grant are: Noah Bell, Andrew Cusick, Emily Evans, Josef Gill, Bryce Klingler, Sela Lashbrook, Jozie Rice, Marylee Snyder, Alexia Swift, Katelyn Wagner and Samantha Wilson. Congratulations, students!
No God?
Some may say there is no God. Yet I see Him everywhere. He is present in the fish of the sea And the birds of the air. In the bad times, He is present Though tragedy seems to abound. He is there to soothe the troubled souls. And lift crumbled lives from the ground. He gives strength to those who feel they can’t go on, Who feel they no longer have hope. Somehow, though they may have lost it all, They find a new way to cope. He brings the sunshine after the rain, And the warmth after the winter snow. He provides shelter to the lost, Who have nowhere else to go. The evidence is overwhelming That God’s touch abounds on this earth. He oversees every detail Each sunrise, and sunset, every death and birth.
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Miracles happen ever day On this world we trod. How can some see all these wonders And still say there is no God?-- Jami Roethe
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Citizens National Bank of Albion CEO and President Jan Ridgely, presented Brooklyn Hoeffeditz (above left)and Caelyn Nelson (above right) of Albion with checks for $500 to help further their education. Brooklyn won the CNB scholarship and Caelyn won the CBAI (Community Bankers Association) scholoarship. CNB chose from a pool of excellent essays submitted by area students. CBAI chose the essay entries that would advance.
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Allendale Grade School
The Edwards County Housing Authority is accepting applications for income based apartments in Albion and West Salem. Utilities are included with charge for electric overage. Applications are available at the ECHA Office located at 125 W. Cherry St., Albion, IL Equal Housing Opportunity
Allendale School is proud to announce the award winners in Junior High award for the 2019-2020 school year: Pictured above L to R (Top to Bottom): Olivia Smith - Reading, Spelling, World History, Science (6th Grade); Michael Smith - Reading, Spelling, Math, Science (6th Grade); Braden McGinnis - PE (6th Grade); Blake McDonald - PE (7th Grade); Hayden Hendrix - AR (5th Grade); Rhett Andrews - Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, AR, Math, World History, Science (6th Grade); Trentin Casburn - PE (8th Grade).
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Allendale Grade School
Allendale School is proud to announce the Junior High award winners for 2019-2020: Pictured above L to R (Top to Bottom): Clay Morgan - Social Studies (8th Grade); Michael Medler - (5th Grader); Lauren Fisher - Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, AR, Science, Social Studies, Health (8th Grade); Ava Bates - Reading (5th Grade); Chandler Cusick - Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Science, Social Studies (8th Grade); Isaiah Courter - Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE (5th Grade); Hallie Courter - Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Social Studies, Science, Health (7th Grade); Roland Foster - Math, Language Arts, Spelling (7th Grade); Mark Vaupel - AR (7th Grade). Junior High teachers are: Teachers:Mrs. Elizabeth Perry - 5th/6th ELA/5th SS; Mrs. Tonia Hawf - JH Math/6th SS; Mrs. Darlene Smith - 7th/8th ELA/7th SS; Mr. Nick Waldroup - JH Science/ 8th Science/Computers; Ms. Kila Garrett - Special Education/Computers; Mrs. Brooklynn Lezon - Special Education; Mr. Ryan Dougherty - PE/Health/Computers
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New Toy Store opens in Mt. Carmel
By Meghan Fearn Childhood can be a difficult time. Peer pressure, drugs, and alcohol can be a strong enemy in the lives of children, even in small town America. One man has made it his mission to fight this enemy in Mt. Carmel. Wesley Roberts, pictured at right, a retired professional wrestler, has plenty of experience in wrestling with the enemy. With a 100% drug free career, Roberts hopes to be someone that will help children wrestle the enemy of drugs in their own lives as well. Growing up in St. Augustine, FL, Roberts has lived an active life. He loves to surf and became involved with wrestling at a young age. He began professional wrestling at the age of 15. When Roberts experienced an injury, he retired from his 15-year career in wrestling and soon moved his wife Marie and three little girls to Mt. Carmel. Roberts is an avid bowler and found himself spending a lot of time at Tenpins Bowling Alley. When a need arose to work on some of the bowling equipment, Roberts stepped in to help. He felt like the bowling alley provided a safe and fun environment for kids in Mt. Carmel. This is something he felt was necessary to keep kids active and away from drugs. He began working on ways to draw more kids into the bowling alley, like “cosmic bowling” nights. Then he thought “What better way to bring kids into the bowling alley than with toys!” This led to the opening of THE TOY STORE. The Toy Store is located inside the bowling alley and is full of toys that appeal to all ages. In the store you will find items from Star Trek, Star Wars, Manga, GI Joe, Pop Figures, Ninja Turtles, WWE, Disney, Marvel, and more. There are games, costumes, and sports items. The Toy Store also offers helium balloons. With over 1000 balloons in stock, there are options for every child! The prices are all incredibly competitive and reasonable. One of the most popular spots in The Toy Store is sure to be the FREE video game console! With over 999 game options, everyone will be able to find a game they enjoy at no cost. The Toy Store is in the perfect location for those coming to the bowling alley for a birthday party. You can pick up balloons and a gift and Roberts will even place it in a gift bag ready to go. There are also mystery grab bags that make the perfect party favors. Action figures are a big part of The Toy Store. When Roberts retired from wrestling, he wanted to find a way to stay active in the wrestling community. He started a business called “SNAPPED CUSTOMS”. Through this business he makes custom action figures for wrestlers all over the U.S. He continues to operate this business inside of The Toy Store. When perusing the shelves, you will find many action figures to choose from. The Toy Store summer hours are 4:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kids can spend some time bowling, come in The Toy Store to play a few video games and shop for a new action figure. Then head back to the alley for another game tenpins. The Toy Store is a perfect way to win a match against drugs and provide safe, fun entertainment for people of all ages!
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Charlie and Lady part 1 by Daisy Roser Meet the Author
Daisy is the 13 year old daughter of Tim and Angela (Hawkins) Roser. Daisy is a homeschooler who lives on a farm near Enfield, IL. She spends a lot of time tending animals, but she enjoys most a beautiful horse named Hondo. She loves to draw and read and plans to be a best selling author some day.
Charlie stalked through the barn, padding softly on his four feet, whimpering and grumbling to himself softly as he carefully stepped over several piles of cow dung. The smell of the nearby pig-sty nearly overwhelmed his sensitive canine nostrils. “Hey Charlie,” Pinky Pie, one of the pigs, grunted companionably. Charlie ignored her, he was on a mission, he was busy, and besides, he hated those lowdown, good for nothing, smelly, bottomless pits. Lady, who walked behind him, trying to imitate his soft tread with her furry, mud-caked paws, gave a soft growl to the overly friendly pigs and continued after him stoically. She looked up at him and tilted her head questioningly, as if to ask, “Did I do it right?” Charlie gave a small, staitly, roll of his eyes in reply. A swarm of gnats flew around his head, buzzing in his ears annoyingly, he grimaced and hurried past the pig pen. “Whoa, whoa wait…” Champ snorted with a little stomp of his puggy, pig-like legs, “Where you goin’?” Charle paused for a second, then sighed and kept walking. “Ahh, no, no, don’t leave me here with this guy!” exclaimed Pinky Pie from the back of the pen where she nosed through the wet, fly infested, dirt. “Hey!” Champ snorted in reply. Lady gave a soft, puppy-like chortle from behind him… “Lady,” Charlie barked stiffly, “ignore them,” Lady slumped miserably, apparently quite ashamed of her behavior. “Remember,” Charlie added softly, “they’re pigs.” He gave a small sniff of disgust. Champ snorted offendedly before turning back to his mud puddle and lying down in it with a disgusting squelsh-ing sound. And that is why we don’t mess with pigs, Charlie mumbled mentally as he watched Champ nose through the mud, looking for some leftover slop from the morning’s feeding. “Come on Lady,” Charlie said softly. The dogs walked over to the milking stall, “Good morning Wynn,” Charlie barked with a friendly wag of his stubby, black-fured tail. “You’re up early this morning!” he commented kindly. The short, brown-haired, frecklefaced girl glanced over at him with a smile. “Good morning Lady,” she said gently with a pat to the puppy’s head.
Charlie struggled to keep the doggish grin on his square face as Wynn knelt down to pet the adorable, whitefurred puppy. Lady was new, had only been here for two months. And she was of-course adored by every child of the farm. Charlie, the loyal, twelve-year-old dog with greying fur and arthritis had no way of competing with the puppy. He was just an old mutt with short-cropped, salt and pepper fur. He was boney, long and low to the ground, ugly in comparison with the personification of cuteness over there. He just told himself they had given him a great opportunity to train a replacement but he still felt slighted. “And you too Charlie,” she added as an afterthought. She patted her leg and he approached with a hesitant tail wag. “Yes, you’re a good boy too,” she said, petting him on the head. Charlie grinned wider and basked in the attention, it was probably the only petting he would get all day. “Come on Lady,” he said after a moment, trotting out of the stiflingly hot barn and into the cool, morning air. “Aww, Charlie,” she moaned, she was getting a belly rub now. Charlie pushed aside the feeling of jealousy that suddenly sprung up in his chest, he used to be the one who got belly rubs. “Come on Lady,” he repeated commandingly.” She needs to get her work done, we’re not supposed to distract her.” Lady sighed and raised her head from where it rested on the muddy concrete of the barn floor. Charlie stifled a snicker at the sight of her fuzzy, white fur caked in the pig mud that had fallen from their pen. Charlie turned and slowly trotted over to the chicken coops. He gave a low bark of greeting, several chickens recoiled and stared at him questioningly, cocking their heading and questioning each other about his intentions. Lady gave a growl when she approached, she still couldn’t think of those chickens as anything but food. “Lady,” Charlie said with a stearn reprimand in his voice.“What?” Lady asked, a soft growl remaining in her voice as she spoke. “I still can’t understand why the humans keep them… they’re just a bunch of dumb peacontinued on page 16
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continued from page 15 brains!” “What?” “What?” “What?” Squawked the voices of the chickens as they bobbed their heads in unison. The buff-polish rooster stepped closer, a threatening glare in his reddish eyes. His head bobbed and his beak parted, ready to try and peck through the chicken wire. “Although, that may be,” replied Charlie softly, “we’re supposed to be polite,” “May be?” “May be?” “May be?” Wondered the offended voices of the chickens as they pecked their crumbles contentedly. Lady growled. “Let’s go,” Charlie mumbled under his breath. “Why do we even have to do these morning rounds?” asked Lady impertinently. “Every morning at six-o-clock, for two whole months, how long will we have to keep doing them?” “Every morning for the rest of your life,” Charlie replied serenely. If living for twelve human years had taught him anything it was patience. After all, he had been poked, prodded and played with by eight children, even ridden by Wynn once when she was four. “Every morning?” Lady gasped with horror as she plopped down onto the gravel driveway that wound its way around the farm, “but it’s so hot,” she moaned, “and in a few months it will be so cold, and I’m so tired.” She sniffed mournfully as she placed his head between her front paws. Charlie rolled his eyes and kept walking, she’d get up in a minute. Sure enough, in a few seconds she was playfully nipping his heals and trying to bite his tail. “When you’re dead I won’t have to do it!” she cheered. “When I’m dead,” Charlie growled, “You won’t be able to break the habit.” Lady rolled her eyes. After a second she stopped chewing his tail and charged ahead to greet Dylan as he sleepily walked across the lawn, a half-filled bucket of corn hanging limply from his boney hand. The tall, spindly, black-haired boy carried the bucket with a tired light in his cold, blue eyes. “Morning! Morning! Morning!” Lady barked cheerfully, “Morning Dylan!” Dylan glanced down at the dog and sighed tiredly. He wasn’t a morning person, never had been. Dylan didn’t bother to kneel and pet the annoying pup. Charlie mentally commended him for that, everyone else on the farm was intoxicated by the adorable-ness of the pup, but Dylan always remained rather stoic with her. “Mornin’ Charlie,” the boy said grimly, hardly sparring Lady a glance. “You teachin’ her how to look after all the animals?” he asked kindly, with a slight cock of his head, his large, straw-hat nearly tipped from his head as he bent to give Charlie a pat. “I hope you stay around for a while boy,” Dylan mumbled, “because she’s gonna need a lot of training,” he added in a mock whisper. Yes, Charlie thought with a doggish smirk, finally someone who sees her for what she really is! Lady hung back ashamedly, her fuzzy, white-fured tail tucked be-
tween her back legs. After a moment though, her embarrassment was forgotten and she trotted joyously after Charlie and Dylan. The dogs followed him across the yard over to the goat pen. The goats all “mmmaaaa’d” frantically at the sight of their food. Most stuck their heads through the cow panels in an attempt to steal the feed before Dylan gave it to them. Several recoiled at the sight of the dogs, rolling their eyes nervously. “Good morning,” Charlie said kindly to the goats, before motioning with his head to Lady. Apparently the goats were fine, they were being fed early this morning. “Good morning Hondo,” he said to the beautiful, sorrel gelding who stood with his neck over the fence, straining desperately to reach the limb of a peach tree a few feet away. At the sound of Charlie’s companionable bark, the horse recoiled guiltily. “Mornin’ Charlie,” he nickered. “Mornin’ Lady,” he said, nodding his head at the dogs before turning to some corn scattered on the ground inside his pen. “Need anythin’ this morning?” Charlie asked. The horse raised his head to stare at Charlie with his large, brown eyes. He gave what was supposed to be an innocent smile. “No, thank you,” Hondo said curtly, a little snort of contempt edging his words at the idea of the two little dogs helping him. He was a bit snooty in the mornings sometimes. “Although,” he added, a hungry light in his usually gentle eyes. “If you could tell Wynn to hurry up and get my feed, I’d much appreciate it!” continued on page 22
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Teens in the Kitchen
To promote cooking to teens, while promoting nutrition and educating teens about where their food comes from, the Edwards and Wabash County Farm Bureaus recently hosted a program they called “Teens in the Kitchen.” Attendees made a three-course American themed dinner to take home; were provided a six-course Italian themed meal they ate while learning about basic table etiquette; and participated in farm-to-table lessons. The farm-to-table lessons were conducted by the Edwards and Wabash County Ag in the Classroom programs. Lessons included learning about the different cuts of meat from various livestock and learning about healthy eating and nutrition. “With parents and children searching for things to do this summer, our organizations created this workshop to help fill a void,” stated Carol Jo Beadles, Manager of the Wabash County Farm Bureau. “The workshop was so popular, that it filled quickly, and we had to turn people away.” “Grooming future leaders is an important part of what Farm Bureau does,” stated Beadles, “this workshop help grow leaders and educate them as well.” The workshop was held in the community room of the Edwards County Farm Bureau, and limited in participation to allow for social distancing. At right top to bottom: Participants learned about the amount of sugar in drinks and nutritional aspects of meat through presentations by the Edwards & Wabash Ag in the Classroom programs through the Teens in the Kitchen program; The participants in Teens in the Kitchen take part is a sixcourse etiquette lunch. Jackson Jones of Bellmont and Owen Lynch of rural West Salem work on making a 4th of July themed dessert at part of the Teens in the Kitchen program. The event was sponsored by the Edwards & Wabash County Farm Bureaus. Above: Cheyenne Duncan of rural Albion takes her turn trying various varieties of lettuce from Joy Lane Produce as part of the Edwards & Wabash County Farm Bureau’s Teens in the Kitchen program.
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Charlie and Lady part 1 by Daisy Roser continued from page 16 “Okay,” Lady replied, and she trotted off, glad for an excuse to get petted again. Hondo snorted and turned back to his corn. Charlie sighed, not bothering to catch up with Lady. One of the cows from the next pasture gave a throaty laugh, “how’s the special training goin’?” she asked mockingly. “How’s it look like it’s going, bird brain?” asked Hondo, taking Charlie’s side against the haughty cow. The cow ignored Hondo, instead she turned to Charlie, “Scat cat,” she lowed to him with a mocking moo that was apparently her impression of a cat. Charlie took her advice and left the cow and horse to battle it out; as he trotted away he could distinctly hear Hondo command the cow not to ignore him. Charlie cheerfully moved over to the garden, where he examined the plants (green-beans, carrots and tomatoes) mumbling softly about how they had grown during the night. Lady appeared at his side with a startlingly soft tread, surprising him with her sudden presence. “Talking to the plants again?” she asked, her tone one of annoyance. “I hope you don’t expect me to do that when you’re dead and gone,” she mumbled. Charlie struggled to manage his tone as he gave a low growl, his normally laid-back and patient demeanor was constantly tested by the pup’s constant disrespect. “I’m going to go lay down,” he mumbled under his breath, suddenly feeling tired. “You always lay down,” mumbled Lady, “every single day after our little six a.m. rounds.” She rolled her eyes, “I hope I’m not tired all the time when I get old!” she added forcefully. Charlie struggled to ignore her before striding off to the barn, and his bed of old straw. He circled three times before settling into the hay with a tired grunt of satisfaction. He wearily closed his eyes. He felt something warm curl up next to him, he raised his head to see Lady snuggling up beside him, he gave a low growl. “Go on; go get your own bed.” Then he added, “The crate’s over there, Miss I-hope-I’m-not-tired-whenI-grow-up.” “I said when I get old like you, not when I grow up,”
she replied stoutly. “You won’t grow up til’ you’re old like me,” Charlie said, his eyes half-closed. “Now give me some space.” “But there’s nothing to do!” she replied. “So I’m going to take a nap.” She sniffed, “and it’s dark in the crate, and it’s hot, and scary, and there’s no water in there!” She begged doleful, staring up at him with widened puppy eyes. “There’s no water in here,” Charlie mumbled. “But I can get out of here!” she growled, apparently annoyed with his rebuttal of her arguments. “I can’t get out of the crate.” Charlie was almost asleep, too tired to argue more, he just sighed and scooted over, “Fine,” he mumbled. “Fine, fine, fine, of course,” he sighed again, “Fine.” What seemed like two seconds later he was jolted from his sleep by a scream. “What? What? What?” asked Lady as she lifted her head. It sounded like Lynnie, an overdramatic, freckle-faced girl of seven. For a second Charlie considered sleeping. Little girls of seven living out in the middle of nowhere have a tendency to scream at just about everything, from brothers pulling hair, pretend disaster, tripping, and of course when they’re angry. And he would have, but she screamed again. Her scream sounded more real, more desperate, more painful than a normal scream. Her voice crackled with desperation as she screamed again. Lady had lowered her head again and closed her tired eyes, but Charlie felt himself stiffen as the girl screamed again, desperation lacing her voice. He rose on stiffened, tired legs, disturbing Lady who growled in annoyance. “What?” Lady asked, sleepily, “Luke’s probably pulling her hair again,” she mumbled before letting her head fall back onto the straw again. “Something’s wrong,” Charlie said softly. “Something’s wrong,” he added again, more forcefully as he slowly crept toward the noise. The scream turned to loud sobbing, the crackling howls and hollers burst into his sensitive canine eardrums, nearly rendering him deaf… Charlie started trotting towards the Stop Another by Monday - Friday 8 am to he 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to noise. desperate sob, started running, some12 pm and check out the new fresh cut meat case and frozen thing was definitely wrong. food we have available. You’ll never know what you will find!
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Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Brett Carwile, of Mount Carmel, Ill., was awarded Wabash Valley College’s Presidential scholarship. The Mount Carmel High School graduate will attend WVC to pursue an Associate in Science and Arts degree. This prestigious award is based on predicted performance which includes high school grade point average, ACT Score, and rank in class. The award of $2000 per year provides assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters at Wabash Valley College for one year as long as the student remains enrolled full time. Selection is made by the Wabash Valley College Foundation Scholarships Committee.
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Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Katie Reid, of Albion, Ill., was awarded WVC’s Presidential scholarship. The Edwards County High School graduate will attend WVC to pursue an Associate in Science and Arts degree. This prestigious award is based on predicted performance which includes high school grade point average, ACT Score, and rank in class. The award of $2000 per year provides assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters at Wabash Valley College for one year as long as the student remains enrolled full time. Selection is made by the Wabash Valley College Foundation Scholarships Committee.
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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for performing tests and procedures that help physicians diagnose and treat diseases. MLTs also collect samples, prepare specimens, match blood for transfusions, and analyze chemical content of fluids. Students in this program will receive a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay is $52,000 per year. The demand for jobs is also projected to grow 11 percent through 2028, much faster than the average for most occupations.
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