Street Department’s New Sign
Sign by Mary Watt Yeadon
Power Outages and Cold Weather
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…
TIF Agenda Mon., Dec. 29, 2014
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…
Resolve to Make Electrical Safety a Priority
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…
April 7, 2015 Canidates
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
Efficient Gift Ideas from the Energy Education Council
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…
TIF Agenda Dec. 8, 2014
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…
Give Practical Holiday Gifts That Help Keep Loved Ones Safe
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…
TIF Meeting Agenda Nov. 26, 2014
AGENDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #1 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 4:00 p.m. Approval of minutes of the November 3, 2014 Consideration of a request from Jonathan Fields 212 S Main Consideration of a request from Designer Dog Studio 212…
FFA – Pump for Hayden Wed., Nov. 26
On Wednesday, November 26th Blue Ridge FFA chapter members and the Caseys General Store of Farmer City are partnering up to “Pump for Hayden”. FFA members will pump gas and wash windows for tips from 10AM -12PM. All money raised will go to Hayden Schaumburg and his family. Hayden is a senior at Watseka High…
Bright Ideas for Safe Lighting This Season
Sparkling lights and dazzling decorations are hallmarks of the holiday season. Make sure your holiday decorating is done with safety in mind with these tips from the Safe Electricity program: Use only holiday lights that have been safety tested and have the UL label. Before decorating, check each light strand for broken sockets, frayed cords,…
Portable Heaters
from energy.gov Small space heaters are typically used when the main heating system is inadequate or when central heating is too costly to install or operate. In some cases, small space heaters can be less expensive to use if you only want to heat one room or supplement inadequate heating in one room. They…
Shawn Miller’s Story: Be Aware of Power Lines When Decorating Outdoors for the Holidays
For millions of people every year, the holiday season comes with traditions of festive lights, decorations, extraordinary foods, and lavish parties. Unfortunately, time-honored traditions can easily end in tragedy if precautions are not taken. A few years ago, Shawn Miller was one of these people. His mother, Maria Worth, found her son on the ground…
Preparing for Power Outages from Winter Storms
Winter can be a beautiful time of the year with white snow and sparkling ice, but that same winter weather can also wreak havoc on communities. It can cause roads to be treacherous, schools to be closed, and sometimes your power to go out. Making plans now for a potential power outage can make riding…