Burn Ordinance
You can burn landscape waste every month BUT July and August, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
May Is Electrical Safety Month
Accidents and fires involving electricity result in more than a thousand deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year. The majority of those tragedies could be prevented with greater awareness of how to stay safe. Safe Electricity’s “Teach Learn Care TLC” stories are focused on just that. The video stories on SafeElectricity.org help people…
Dig Safely
One day at a construction site in 2002, a small job was added at the end of a project—after Tom Dickey’s safety gear had already been sent back to the shop. He made a decision in favor of time and efficiency instead of safety to go ahead and dig a 40-foot section for conduit. This…
ORD 925 – Golf Carts
Please fill out and the form, print and bring to City Hall Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDF Golf Cart Form Ordinance 925 An Ordinance Authorizing and Regulating the Use/ Operation of Electric or Gas Powered Golf Carts Within City of Farmer City Whereas, residents of the City of Farmer City have…
Storm Recovery
Even though a storm has passed, it does not mean that the danger has. There could be a variety of hazards left by the severe weather. Keep yourself and your family safe by being aware of the dangers after the storm. DO NOT touch downed power lines or objects in contact with those lines. There…
The Glass Foundry
Jim Weiler Owner/Artist Weilerglass.com 618-203-2601
All the Right Spaces
103 N. Main St. Phone: 309-488-1085 Fax: 309-488-1085 alltherightspaces@mchsi.com www.alltherightspaces.com
Choose the Right Trees for Electrical Safety and Reliability When Landscaping
Whether planting trees to provide a wind break, reduce carbon in the environment, or beautify your landscape, the Safe Electricity program reminds everyone of the importance of planting tall-growing trees safely away from power lines. Seek help in choosing and placing trees and bushes that provide shade, color, and screening that won’t grow to interfere…
Energy Efficient Landscaping: Increase the Beauty of Your Home and Decrease Energy Costs
A well-planned landscape can enhance the beauty of your home and boost energy efficiency for years to come. Your landscaping decisions should depend on the climate where you live—whether it is typically warm, cool, or varies greatly with both high and low temperatures. Follow these tips from the Energy Education Council to develop a landscape…
Choose Tree Placement for Your Safety and Its Longevity
With all landscaping work be aware of overhead power lines. Keep yourself and equipment clear of power lines, and do not plant something close to power lines that may one day become a hazard. To avoid future electrical hazards, planting tips include: Consider mature height of trees. Do not plant near overhead power lines any…
Stay Safe around Overhead Power Lines
It can be all too easy to overlook things that we see every day—such as overhead power lines. However, failure to notice high voltage power lines can be a deadly oversight. Safe Electricity encourages everyone to look up and around you. Follow these guidelines as you prepare to work on outdoor projects this year: Always…
Have a Successful Planting Season Rooted in Safety
As farmers make plans to return to their fields for spring planting, Safe Electricity urges farm workers to be particularly alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines. Always be aware of the location of power lines, and designate preplanned routes that avoid hazard areas. Be aware of increased height when loading and…
Tips for Avoiding Hazards after Severe Weather
Storms with high-speed winds, heavy rains, and lightning can be frightening events. After a storm, your first instinct might be to return to life as usual, but safety is as important after the storm as it is during the storm. Safe Electricity recommends the following safety precautions: Just because power lines are damaged does not…
TIF Agenda Feb. 24, 2014
AGENDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #1 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 5 p.m. Approval of minutes of the December 16, 2014 Consideration of a request from Precision Soya 1701 N John Street Consideration of a request from Terry Craddock for…
Fact or Fiction—Myths about Electrical Safety
Sometimes conventional wisdom, even if it comes from a trusted source can be deadly—especially if it pertains to electrical safety. This is one time that checking facts just might save your life. Here are some common electrical safety myths and the truth behind them: MYTH – A downed power line will be arcing and smoking…