Lois J. Pilgrim, Rodney Clair Dobson, Patrick J. Cavanagh, Terry L. Chase

The Illinois Department of Agriculture along with the University of Illinois Extension is hosting Certified Livestock Manager Training and Testing Workshops. Both online and in-person options will be offered to provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to meet the requirements of the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act.

For the first time, the Certified Livestock Manager testing will be available in Spanish. This option will be offered for both the in-person and online exams.

“This partnership between the IDOA and the University of Illinois Extension provides the tools, education and training for our state’s certified livestock managers to become skilled in best management practices,” IDOA Director Jerry Costello said. “The goal is for our livestock facilities to be good neighbors and stewards of the land.”

To attend an in-person workshop, registration is required.

Workshop dates and locations in the region are:

F e b . 1 6 , D e K a l b C o u n t y F a r m Bureau Building, Sycamore

Feb. 17, Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, Freeport

Feb. 23, Bank of Springfield Center, Springfield.

These will have the same format as previous workshops starting at 9 a.m., except the Feb. 23 session at the Illinois Pork Expo, which will start at noon. The training lasts three hours, and after the workshop, those with more than 1,000 animal units (AUs) will be required to take a paper exam. Producers also have the option of taking online training that consists of nine modules of 10- to 20-minute videos that can be viewed at an individual’s own pace. Those who have more than 1,000 animal units may take the exam online. Multiple attempts on the online exam are allowed. Producers with less than 1,000 AUs will work through the lessons only. Having more than 1,000 AUs requires completing the lessons and passing the online exam.

The certification exam has been updated for the 2022 season with 50 questions on both the paper-based and online exams. An individual must answer 70% of the questions correctly to pass.

University of Illinois Extension’s in-person or online training fee is $40 and IDOA’s certification fee is $30. Any questions relating to the CLMT program can be directed to Nesli Akdeniz at neslihan@illinois.edu or 217-3002644.

COLLEGE NEWS

WIU announces Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Macomb/Moline – A total of 1,164 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. The total includes 68 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships). Congratulations to these area students for earning Dean’s List honors.

Rock Island County

Cordova – William Vaughn (Senior).

East Moline – Brett Barr (Senior), Gordon Maxwell Finley (Senior), Emily Fox (Senior), Kurgan Macias (Senior), Evan Martinez (Junior), Paige Newcomb (Freshman), Joseph Ross (Sophomore), Zachary Sanders (Sophomore) and Alyssa Sandoval (Senior).

Port Byron – Ashley Danner (Senior), Jessica Phelps (Junior), Carter Wainwright (Junior) and Taylor Zimmerer (Junior).

Rapids City – Parker Corson (Senior), Reece Hyrkas (Junior) and Scott Daniel Murphy (Senior).

Whiteside County

Albany – Gabby Portz (Sophomore).

Erie – Donovin Bailey (Freshman), Ryne Jaquet (Senior), Derek Redell (Senior) and Logan Wheeler (Sophomore).

Fulton – Nathaniel Wierema (Junior).

Morrison – Anthony Fulton (Freshman), Garrett Hlubek (Freshman), Ian Hutchison (Sophomore) and Linda VanZuiden (Junior).

Prophetstown – Rebecca Clementz (Senior).

OBITUARIES

TERRY L. CHASE

Born: September 30, 1942 in Savanna, IL Died: January 1, 2022 in Iowa City, IA

TERRY L. CHASE, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held with Steven Gearing, Pastor of Gospel Outreach, Freeport, IL, officiating. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Terry was born September 30, 1942, in Savanna, IL, to Merle and Lucille (Hanna) Chase. He was educated in the Savanna

RODNEY CLAIR DOBSON

Rodney Clair Dobson, 79, of Green Island, IA, passed on December 28, 2021.

Arrangements entrusted to Law Jones Funeral Home, Preston, IA. Additional information: 800-525-2264. grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Terry married Peggy J. Little on September 14, 1964, in Fulton. She died September 15, 2017. Terry retired from Alcoa in Bettendorf, IA after 42 years of employment. He enjoyed walking his dog, Dolly, throughout the town of Fulton.

Survivors include one son, Troy (Jody) Chase of Fulton, IL; six grandsons, Dominic Chase, Drake (Sydney) Chase, and Dillion Chase, Logan and Brody Meade and Jacob Sampson; one sister, Shirley Drenner of Albany, IL; two brothers, Bill Chase of North Aurora, IL and Gary (Georgia) Chase of St. Joseph, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peggy; one daughter, Torie J. Sampson; three sisters, Gretchen Cossman, Bette Kozyra and Jean Eizenga-Struckman.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com.

LOIS J. PILGRIM

Lois J. Pilgrim, 80, of Lyndon, passed on 1/2/2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. Additional information: www.bosma-renkes.com.

PATRICK J. CAVANAGH

Born: November 11, 1949 in Sterling, IL Died: January 4, 2022 in St. Joseph, MI

Patrick J. Cavanagh, 72, of Port Byron, IL, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 4, 2022, while visiting St. Joseph, Michigan. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie. Burial will be in Pleasant Point Cemetery, Port Byron. Memorials may be made to the Riverdale Education Foundation.

Pat was born November 11, 1949 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of John and Mildred (Ambre) Cavanagh. He graduated from Alleman High School. He enrolled at Western Illinois to play football and wrestle before being called to serve his country. After serving in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam, he attended and graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island where he finished 2nd in the national wrestling tournament. Pat married Kathleen “Kate” McDonnell on April 8, 1972 in Sterling. Pat had a 20 year career with the East Moline Fire Department and also worked as a block and brick mason. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Erie.

Pat was a true sportsman and nature lover. He loved fly fishing in his wooden canoe using the flies he made. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed sports shooting which he passed down to his children and grandchildren. He also had a love for his dogs and the many animals on his hobby farm.

He is survived by his wife Kate; daughters, Bridget Cavanagh, Christine (Todd) Caves, Elizabeth (Michael) Marusin, Maureen (Russell) Voypick; grandchildren, Grace, Morgan, Bryan, Erin, Maggie, Poppy, Owen and Emmett; siblings, Lois (Bob) Schoen, Michael (Sharon) Cavanagh, Mary (Ron) Millage; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com