The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is hosting a safety workshop series at 3 locations across the state in January for anyone seeking 10HR OSHA, Flagger, and/or CPR certification. Training will be provided by ILICA member Grey & Associates.  

 The 2-day workshops include a full day and a half of 10HR OSHA certification training, followed by a half day of either flagger or CPR certification training. Attendees may register for any certification individually or receive a maximum of two (2) certifications per workshop. Member and non-member rates apply. No prerequisites required. The first days of training run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the second days run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with lunch provided both days. Workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations throughout January:  

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Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture.

Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign.

Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home.