2014 Baseball Teams
The 2014 Baseball Season started off today, May 17, 2014 with a parade from circle park to the baseball field. If you have a team photo not shown here please email it to me and I’ll get it up.
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Checking the Operation of Your Sump Pump
If you have ever had to clean up a flooded basement, then you probably know all about sump pumps…because you probably had one installed to insure you never had to go through that again! If you have a sump pump installed in your home, make sure to check it regularly to ensure that it is…
DetailsRecycle My Fridge Program
Recycle My Fridge Program The Recycle My Fridge Program is aimed at taking residents’ secondary refrigerators off the grid. The IMEA administers the program in conjunction with the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA), Inc. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can easily get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer taking up space in…
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Prepare for a Season of Safe Boating
The weather is starting to warm up, and it’s time to get your boat in order and prepare for a season of safe boating. To ensure a safe season on the water, there are a variety of safety items that you must legally have on board your watercraft—including life vests, fire extinguishers, a throwable floatation…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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103 N. Main St. Phone: 309-488-1085 Fax: 309-488-1085 alltherightspaces@mchsi.com www.alltherightspaces.com
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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…
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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…
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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…
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