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Daily Information
WE ARE PREPARING FOR THE 2023. I WILL HAVE THE WEBSITE AND THE PAY RATES UPDATED IN A FEW WEEKS.
2023 SEASON
PAY DAY SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
LINCOLN - 10:00 LATHAM PARK (across from the library)
MASON CITY - 12:30 PAVILLION PARK
GREENVIEW - 1:00 VETERANS PARK
ATHENS - 1:45 ATHENS COMMUNITY PARK
MANITO - 3:00 MEMORIAL PARK
PEKIN - 4:00 MINERAL SPRINGS PARK (ROYAL AVE. PAVILLION)
we will hand out checks to employees only, if you would like someone else to pick up your check you need to give us prior notification or send a note giving them permission to pick up your check. if you are unable to make it to a pay day location, we will mail your check to you.
8-3-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH
WE ARE FINISHED WITH OUR 2022 SEASON
PAY DAY WILL BE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH. times and locations of payday (check handout) will be posted soon.
PEKIN AREA - NOT WORKING - FINISHED WITH THE SEASON
MASON CITY AREA - NOT WORKING - FINISHED WITH THE SEASON
LINCOLN AREA - NOT WORKING - FINISHED WITH THE SEASON
THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH HELPING TO MAKE THIS SEASON WORK.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES. YOU ARE THE BEST.
THANK YOU TO THE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND GUARDIANS, FOR PACKING LUNCHES AND DROPPING OFF AND PICKING EVERYONE UP EACH DAY ECT.
THANK YOU AGAIN
8-2-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
we got rained out today, tomorrow, august 3rd will be the final day of our 2022 season.
8-1-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 2ND
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-31-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 1ST
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
ATTENTION : MASON CITY AREA - NOT WORKING, BACK TO WORK ON TUESDAY
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-30-22
WE ARE FINISHED WORKING IN AGRELIANT FIELDS,
THEREFORE OUR 13 YEAR OLD EMPLOYEES ARE DONE FOR THE SEASON.
THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU, AND YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELVES TOO. YOU WERE A GREAT ASSET TO OUR DETASSELING COMPANY AND OUR SEASON. THANKS AGAIN.
PAYDAY WILL BE POSTED ONCE WE KNOW OUR FINAL DAY.
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 31
ALL 13 YEAR OLD EMPLOYEES - FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
EMPLOYEES OVER 13 YEARS OLD HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT OF THEIR SEASON.
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
7-29-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 30
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
paychecks were mailed today
7-28-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 29
ATTENTION : PEKIN AREA -
MACKINAW BUS PICK UP - NOT WORKING
PEKIN BUS PICK UP - NOT WORKING
MANITO BUS PICK UP - NOT WORKING
LINCOLN 13 BUS PICK UP, MARVIN'S BUS - WORKING
MASON CITY 13 BUS PICK UP, MARVIN'S BUS - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
7-27-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 28
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
7-26-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
7-25-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 26
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 13 - WORKING
· MARVIN'S BUS - NOT WORKING - ALL 13 YEAR OLDS WHO GET PICKED UP IN LINCOLN AND MASON CITY WHO WORK WITH THE PEKIN AREA WITH SARAH, HAVE THE DAY OFF. BACK TO WORK WEDNESDAY. 14 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER WILL RIDE THE OTHER BUS.
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
7-24-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 25
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up - 6:20
Paycheck update:
The first pay period was July 8th-July 21st. It will take approximately 5 business days to process the checks. They should be in the mail by Friday July 29th. Then a couple days for mail and in your hands early next week! The first check will be for the base rate of $10/hour. Crew boss bonuses and attendance bonuses will be paid on the final check. Also, I want to clarify that the days that 13 year olds had scheduled off will not count against their attendance bonuses!
7-23-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 24
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING - Emden bus pick up is at 6:00
Paycheck update:
The first pay period was July 8th-July 21st. It will take approximately 5 business days to process the checks. They should be in the mail by Friday July 29th. Then a couple days for mail and in your hands early next week! The first check will be for the base rate of $10/hour. Crew boss bonuses and attendance bonuses will be paid on the final check. Also, I want to clarify that the days that 13 year olds had scheduled off will not count against their attendance bonuses!
7-22-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 23
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-21-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 22
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-20-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 21
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLD WORKING
ALL BUSES RUNNING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-19-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING
ALL 13 YEAR OLDS - WORKING
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 13 - WORKING! PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING BACK YOUR HAT, GLOVES AND GLASSES. BRING SOME RAIN GEAR AND A LUNCH!
· MARVIN'S BUS - WORKING! - ALL 13 YEAR OLDS WHO GET PICKED UP IN LINCOLN AND MASON CITY WHO WORK WITH THE PEKIN AREA WITH SARAH. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING BACK YOUR HAT, GLOVES AND GLASSES. BRING SOME RAIN GEAR AND A LUNCH!
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-18-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 19TH
PEKIN, MACKINAW AND MANITO 13 YEAR OLDS WORKING! WE ARE STARTING 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN, BUT WE ONLY HAVE A FEW SMALL FIELDS TO START. AS MORE FIELDS GET READY, WE WILL HAVE THE LINCOLN (MARVIN’S BUS) 13 YEAR OLDS START AGAIN. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
· JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 13 - WORKING! PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING BACK YOUR HAT, GLOVES AND GLASSES. BRING SOME RAIN GEAR AND A LUNCH!
· MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING. GET ON KARENDA'S BUS TOMORROW.
· MARVIN'S BUS - NOT WORKING - EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. OFF FOR A COUPLE MORE DAYS, POSSIBLY TILL FRIDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE GET ENOUGH FIELDS BUILT UP TO GET EVERYONE BACK. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY! THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
· TERESA'S BUS- WORKING- EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
· KARENDA'S BUS- WORKING. EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-17-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 18TH
13 YEAR OLDS NOT WORKING. WE ARE IN A LITTLE LULL FROM THE COMPANY WHERE 13 YEAR OLDS ARE WORKING SO EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY BACK TUESDAY. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL TUESDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING. GET ON KARENDA'S BUS TOMORROW.
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL TUESDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
- TERESA'S BUS- WORKING- EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
- KARENDA'S BUS- WORKING. EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
EMDEN BUS PICK UP AT 6:25
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-16-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 17TH
13 YEAR OLDS NOT WORKING. WE ARE IN A LITTLE LULL FROM THE COMPANY WHERE 13 YEAR OLDS ARE WORKING SO EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY BACK TUESDAY. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL TUESDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING. GET ON KARENDA'S BUS TOMORROW.
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL TUESDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
- TERESA'S BUS- WORKING- EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
- KARENDA'S BUS- WORKING. EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
EMDEN BUS PICK UP AT 6:20
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-15-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 16TH
13 YEAR OLDS NOT WORKING. WE ARE IN A LITTLE LULL FROM THE COMPANY WHERE 13 YEAR OLDS ARE WORKING SO EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY BACK MONDAY. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL MONDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING. GET ON KARENDA'S BUS TOMORROW.
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL MONDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
- TERESA'S BUS- WORKING- EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
- KARENDA'S BUS- WORKING. EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
EMDEN BUS PICK UP AT 6:25
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-14-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 15TH
13 YEAR OLDS NOT WORKING. WE ARE IN A LITTLE LULL FROM THE COMPANY WHERE 13 YEAR OLDS ARE WORKING SO EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY BACK MONDAY. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING
- JOSH'S BUS -EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL MONDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE 14 AND OLDER- WORKING. GET ON KARENDA'S BUS TOMORROW.
- MARVIN'S BUS - EVERYONE WHO IS 13 HAS THE DAY OFF. PROBABLY OFF TILL MONDAY, DEPENDING ON WHEN WE START 1ST PULL FOR AGRELIANT AGAIN. KEEP CHECKING BACK EVERY DAY!
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
- TERESA'S BUS- WORKING- EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
- KARENDA'S BUS- WORKING. EVERYONE ON THIS BUS IS 14 AND OLDER.
EMDEN BUS PICK UP AT 5:40
PLEASE CALL 217-376-3230 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
7-13-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 14TH
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-12-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
LAST SIGN UP MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 16TH
EMDEN - 5:00 - KLINK PARK, KLINK PARK IS ON MALONE AVE, THE MOST NORTHERN ROAD IN EMDEN. THE PARK WITH THE BASKETBALL HOOPS. FOR GPS DIRECTIONS, TYPE IN MALONE AVE, EMDEN IL. MALONE AVE. IS ONLY 1 BLOCK LONG, YOU WILL SEE THE PARK.
You must bring an ID: the most common forms of ID are :
school ID, report card, 8th grade diploma, drivers license, or state ID.
there are other options too, but these are usually the most common.
You also must bring a copy of either your social security card or state issued birth certificate.
7-11-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 12TH
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
LAST SIGN UP MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 16TH
EMDEN - 5:00 - KLINK PARK, KLINK PARK IS ON MALONE AVE, THE MOST NORTHERN ROAD IN EMDEN. THE PARK WITH THE BASKETBALL HOOPS. FOR GPS DIRECTIONS, TYPE IN MALONE AVE, EMDEN IL. MALONE AVE. IS ONLY 1 BLOCK LONG, YOU WILL SEE THE PARK.
You must bring an ID: the most common forms of ID are :
school ID, report card, 8th grade diploma, drivers license, or state ID.
there are other options too, but these are usually the most common.
You also must bring a copy of either your social security card or state issued birth certificate.
7-10-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 11TH
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-9-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 10
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
7-8-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 9TH
PEKIN AREA -
JOSH'S BUS = MACKINAW, PEKIN AND MANITO BUS PICK UPS - NOT WORKING - have a good day off, rest up and back to work on sunday, july 10th
MARVIN'S BUS = LINCOLN AND MASON CITY BUS PICK UPS - WORKING
please call 217-376-3230 for more clarification if needed.
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
LINCOLN AREA - WORKING
we had an amazing day today. big thanks to everyone working with us and to those that helped get them prepared and to work. everyone learned a lot. we do need everyone to bring rain gear to work each day.
7-7-22
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH FIRST DAY
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
We have employees from other areas who are 13 years old and their family members working with the PEKIN AREA. These employees are instructed to follow the PEKIN AREA work schedule.
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH
LINCON AREA - NOT WORKING - LINCOLN AREA FIRST DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, JULY 9TH
Storm Safety We work in the rain but not in thunderstorms or if there is lightning in the area. If storms are visible or in the forecast, supervisors will be monitoring radar and the sky. If a storm does roll up while we are working, stay with your crew, and wait for instructions. If we need to exit the field due to lighting in the area, the field supervisor will be in contact with the crew bosses and field bosses via radio to give them instructions. If it becomes necessary, workers will exit the field as a crew in an orderly manner at a brisk walk. DO NOT RUN. In an emergency, supervisors will sound the air horn to alert workers to hurry to the bus. Workers will be counted and accounted for as you board the bus. We will shelter on the bus until the storm threat has passed. Workers are paid for the time they wait on the bus for a storm to pass. Usually we will wait out the storm and return to work.
7-3-22
WE HAVE A START DATE
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH FIRST DAY
PEKIN AREA - WORKING
BUS TIMES
MACKINAW - 5:55 - VETERANS PARK (CONCRETE BENCHES)
PEKIN - 6:20 - MINERAL SPRINGS PARK (the big rectangle parking lot between the lagoon and the dog park)
MANITO - 6:45 - MEMORIAL PARK, (PARK WITH THE SWIMMING POOL) 400 SOUTHMOOR ST, MANITO IL 61546
We have employees from other areas who are 13 years old and their family members working with the PEKIN AREA. These employees are instructed to follow the PEKIN AREA work schedule.
BUS TIMES
LINCOLN - 5:55 - CORNER OF SHERMAN AND KEOKUK (east end of keokuk, before going around the big curve), do not park car at this location
LINCOLN - 6:05 - OLD OLD BIG R PARKING LOT, behind bonanza, BEHIND MCDONALDS, if you are driving to work we ask that you park your car at this pick up location.
MASON CITY - 6:25 - SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH FIRST DAY
MASON CITY AREA - WORKING
BUS TIMES
ATHENS - 6:00 - the bus will pick up at the SPORTS COMPLEX (BALL DIAMONDS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SCHOOL)
GREENVIEW - 6:10 - AT THE PARK
MASON CITY - 6:25 - SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
WORK SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8TH
LINCON AREA - NOT WORKING - LINCOLN AREA FIRST DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, JULY 9TH
BUS TIMES
LINCOLN - 5:55 - CORNER OF SHERMAN AND KEOKUK (east end of keokuk, before going around the big curve), do not park car at this location
LINCOLN - 6:05 - OLD OLD BIG R PARKING LOT, behind bonanza, BEHIND MCDONALDS, if you are driving to work we ask that you park your car at this pick up location.
EMDEN - 6:25 - PICK UP AT THE EMPTY LOT BY THE LUTHERN CHURCH
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING OUR EMPLOYEES, PLEASE REPLY TO MY CALL BY EITHER TEXT (MAKE SURE YOU GIVE YOUR NAME) OR CALL BACK TO CONFIRM YOU CAN COME.
For a successful Detasseling season we require you to wear or bring each day:
*RAIN GEAR - Bring this every day whether it looks like it’s going to rain or not! A raincoat or poncho, or large trash bag with holes cut for your head and arms.
*Your lunch – bring more food than you think you will need. Avoid sugary snacks, soda, and energy drinks. Concentrate on protein like peanut butter or lunch meat, complex carbs like whole grain bread, salty snacks, fruit, and Gatorade type sports drinks.
*Tennis shoes or boots- Jogging shoes work great–avoid loose, floppy rubber boots. Socks must come up higher than the top of your shoes. Shorty socks are guaranteed to give you blisters!
*A long sleeve shirt – thin, light colored cotton with neck and cuff buttons is best. A button-able collar will protect your neck. Long sleeves are now mandatory.
*Long pants – Thin cotton type fabric is best. Jeans are heavy when wet and take a long time to dry. Long pants are mandatory. Leggings work well. Shorts with long socks are no longer allowed.
*A bandana to tie around your neck, to keep your throat from getting scratched by corn or the back of your neck from getting sunburned. Now required in the field to protect each other from corona virus.(Other cloth face coverings are acceptable).
*Sunscreen.
*WATER JUG - Everyone needs to bring a water jug to drink from. A gallon size insulated jug is recommended. Water is provided to refill jugs and bottles as needed throughout the day!
*Bring something warm to wear in the morning, something dry to wear on the way home, and a change of socks. Consider bringing flip flops for after work. Bare feet are not allowed at any time in the field.
*To avoid chaffing and discomfort, we recommend you wear compression shorts or some other Underamour type leggings under your pants. Frog Tog or Bog Tog type rain gear does not hold up in corn fields therefore is not recommended.
All workers are provided with and required to wear safety glasses, hats with nets, and gloves in the field at all times. Personal sunglasses must be SAFETY GLASSES and be stamped with a “Z-87”. If you wear prescription glasses you must wear safety glasses over them or safety side shields (provided). You must wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt~no shorts or tank tops! You MUST wear your safety equipment and proper attire at all times in the field. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Following the rules and being prepared will help us all have a safe and successful season!
Eating a big breakfast is the single most important thing you can do to have a good day!!!
*You are responsible for any daily medication you may need. (Inhaler for asthma, Epipen for bee stings.)
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM GETTING ANY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME. WE WILL TRY TO HELP YOU OUT.
7-1-22
we are getting closer to starting. we should be starting by the end of this week coming up, or the weekend. i will contact each of you with your start date. thank you for signing up to work with us this season. Cale
6-30-22
this will be the last sign up meeting before we start our 2022 season. if you cannot make this meeting, we will have another meeting in Emden on July 9th at 4:00.
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND
EMDEN - 2:00 - KLINK PARK, KLINK PARK IS ON MALONE AVE, THE MOST NORTHERN ROAD IN EMDEN. THE PARK WITH THE BASKETBALL HOOPS. FOR GPS DIRECTIONS, TYPE IN MALONE AVE, EMDEN IL. MALONE AVE. IS ONLY 1 BLOCK LONG, YOU WILL SEE THE PARK.
you can attend the emden meeting an get on the bus at whichever pick up location is most convenient for you. we are required to have everyone working with us come to a meeting before they can start.
contact me at 217-376-3230 with any questions and check the SIGN UP MEETING page.
6-25-22
we are getting closer to starting detasseling. right now my best guess for a start date is starting shortly after the 4th of july. i will contact everyone that has a completed application, you can check the PAPERWORK IS COMPLETE PAGE for your name, as soon as i know the exact date. we do have a few more sign up meetings scheduled.
MONDAY, JUNE 27TH
LINCOLN - 10:00 - LINCOLN LIBRARY (IN THE BASEMENT MEETING ROOM) 725 PEKIN ST. LINCOLN, IL 62656
TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH
MASON CITY - 11:00 - PAVILION PARK, ITS CALLED TOURIST PARK ON GOOGLE MAPS, DIAGONAL FROM THE SWIMMING POOL. 301 W. JEFFERSON ST. MASON CITY, IL. 62664 PETERSBURG - 2:00 - PETERSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER, 122 S. 6TH ST. PETERSBURG ILLINOIS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29TH
MANITO - 11:00 - MEMORIAL PARK, 400 SOUTHMOOR ST, MANITO IL 61546
TREMONT - 3:00 - AT THE PARK ACROSS FROM THE SWIMMING POOL, ALONG RT. 9
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND
EMDEN - 2:00 - KLINK PARK, KLINK PARK IS ON MALONE AVE, THE MOST NORTHERN ROAD IN EMDEN. THE PARK WITH THE BASKETBALL HOOPS. FOR GPS DIRECTIONS, TYPE IN MALONE AVE, EMDEN IL. MALONE AVE. IS ONLY 1 BLOCK LONG, YOU WILL SEE THE PARK.
6-13-22
the sign up meeting in mason city has been moved from the park to the Subway because of the extreme heat tomorrow. 200 e chestnut st. same time 11:00.
the sign up meeting in manito has been moved to the Village Hall, because of the extreme heat expected. 109 broadway st. same time 11:00.
