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Two ACES Researchers Honored as 2023 AAAS Fellows
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Volume One Hundred Fifty-seven, Issue Number 42
April 24, 2024
Rotary Donates Over 200 Pair to Shoes for Orphan Souls
Journal Notes May PC E911 Weather Warning Testing: May 3rd & 17th Jennifer Schutter will present a free class, "Insects in the Garden," at the Library meeting room April 30 at 5:30.
Marty Williams, PC R-I Class of 1989, was recently honored as a 2023 AAAS Fellow. Submitted by The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. by Lauren Quinn conservation science, URBANA, Ill. — Two particularly the innovafaculty members in the tion of physiological barCollege of Agricultural, riers to dispersal by invaConsumer and Environ- sive aquatic species.” mental Sciences (ACES) As an example of his at the University of Il- work on physiological linois Urbana-Cham- barriers, Suski has tested paign have been elect- underwater zones of cared 2023 fellows of the bon dioxide as a way to American Association deter invasive carp spefor the Advancement of cies from entering senScience (AAAS). Fel- sitive areas. He is also lows are recognized for working to understand their achievements in the role of contaminants research, teaching, tech- in deterring range expannology, administration, sion for invasive carp and science communica- and how to use bubbles tion. and sound to develop Cory Suski, profes- novel barriers that can sor in the Department of target multiple life stages Natural Resources and of invasive fish. Environmental SciencOn receiving the es (NRES), integrates AAAS fellowship Sustools in animal behavior, ki said, “I’m honored to animal physiology, and receive this recognition, ecology to protect aquat- and am grateful to the ic resources. He designs students and collaboranovel conservation strat- tors I have worked with egies for stressors that over the years who have include climate change, helped make this reangling, and invasive search a success. I have species. His research been fortunate to have spans many levels of or- worked with a number of ganization, ranging from hard-working, dedicated, genes to watersheds, and and bright colleagues.” involves both field and Marty Williams is an laboratory work. The ecologist in the Global AAAS selected him “for distinguished contribuWilliams ... tions in the fields of ecoCont. to pg. 5 logical physiology and
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Veterans Benefits and the Benefit of UsScott Collins of Buckner International and truck driver Frank are picing a Service tured with Larry Lundsford, Rotary District 6040 Shoe Drive Chairman. The Buckner International representatives were in Unionville to pickOfficer up shoes collected by the Unionville Rotary for the Shoes For OrphansSouls campaign. The local club collected over 200 pairs of shoes for children in third world countries.
Josh Stewart, accompanied by wastewater specialist Cameron Jones, from Benton & Associates presented the wastewater treatment system improvements project schedule and implementation for both phase I and phase II, which will run concurrently. The plans were discussed, and questions fielded. Stewart will present further information at the next council meeting on May 2, a couple of weeks before submitting permits to DNR. Lutz motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Hill seconded the
Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer In many cases, a veteran has an injury or disability that occurred during military service or a pre-existing condition that was aggravated by military service. He or she is then entitled to compensation by the VA. This compensation is based on the degree of the disability. In general, the VA rates disabilities the same way that Social Security rates disabilities. (For example, a veteran may receive VA disability ratings of 10%, 30%, 70%, or 100%. These ratings correspond to checks of a certain amount.) This process can be confusing for a veteran when he or she In
City Council ... Cont. to pg. 12
Veterans ... Cont. to pg. 4
City Council Rules on Several Bids
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance. Rick Adams addressed the council regarding the second annual car show planned for October 5 at the Unionville City Park. This year the goal is for 130-140 cars and a swap meet will be added to the event. Adams also stated that a new class for high school students will be added. Jill Payne, PC Health Department and Park Board, discussed the lo-
gistics of roping off the square for the Bike Rodeo to be held on Saturday, May 4. Payne then presented information about electronic locks for the bathrooms at the park campground and proposed lock for the Scout Building. Codes would be issued to campers and renters by the City Hall staff when rental fees are paid. This was discussed and will be implemented on a trial basis. Payne then discussed and requested permission for the Mother and Son Adventure planned for August 5 at the City Reservoir. Several conservation agents as well as other chaperones will be on hand to assist with the event.