FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENING AGES 3-5 Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on March 12 and 13 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on…
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Schneider School Cafeteria, 309 N. John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. Students who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2015 are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents only may attend the orientation session (no children please). Parents will need to bring…
For many in the wintertime, a simple way to save money and stay warm means turning down the furnace and plugging in space heaters and electric blankets. However, the Safe Electricity program urges consumers to use these devices with caution. According to a National Fire Protection Association study, in 2010 space heaters accounted for 32…
One of a parent’s highest priorities is to protect their children. One way to do this is by teaching them about safety around electricity in your own home. Safe Electricity recommends that parents start teaching kids at an early age about electrical safety. Important lessons include: Water and electricity do not mix. Children should never…
In December 2013, a severe ice storm struck Northern United States and southeastern Canada, producing freezing rain and snow. CNN reported tens of thousands of customers were without power in the below freezing temperatures, with many without power for at least four days. Two dozen people died from causes related to that ice storm. “The…
Council Meeting Jan. 5, 2015
Rick Hardesty retired after 39 years from the City of Farmer City on Dec. 31, 2014.
You wouldn’t let your hard earned money float away in the cold, winter wind, but that is what you are doing when your home is not an energy efficient one. The Energy Education Council encourages you to learn about ways you can keep more money in your bank and heat in your home. Home heating…
Sign by Mary Watt Yeadon
Cold temperatures can cause safety concerns during a power outage. The Safe Electricity program provides the following tips to help you and your family know what to do when it is cold outside and the power goes out: Dress warmly. Several layers of clothing provide better insulation than a single layer of heavier clothing. Move…
AGENDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #1 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2014 4 p.m. Consideration of a request from Knights of Pythias 320 S Main Consideration of a request from Rob O’Malley 221 S Main Consideration of a request from Thomas…
Even if you do not traditionally make resolutions, the Energy Education Council’s Safe Electricity program has one resolution you should definitely consider—protecting you and your home from electrical hazards. The following tips from Safe Electricity will help you to keep your home safe from electrical accidents: Electrical outlets – Check for loose-fitting plugs, which can…
Election candidates for April 7, 2015 Mayor candidate Michael Jenkins Council members – 2 seats to be voted Joshua Hawn Scott Testory Clark Foundation F. Dick Maxwell School Board Matt Althaus Elizabeth Foulks Curt Homann Kelly Nichols Dale Schneman Liz Slusser
This holiday season, why not give friends and family a gift that will save them money all year long? The Energy Education Council has gift suggestions that decrease energy use and increase savings: Energy Star Products – New electronics are popular holiday gifts. If you plan on buying a computer, television, or home theater components…
AGENDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #1 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 4:00 p.m. Approval of minutes of the November 26 , 2014 Consideration of a request from City of Farmer City 105 S Main Consideration of a request from…
Inevitably someone on your holiday shopping lists qualifies as that “hard to shop for person.” The Safe Electricity program recommends getting these people practical gifts that will help keep them safe. Portable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet – A GFCI monitors the amount of current flowing from the hot wire in the circuit to…
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