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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Boone County family planning, health care programs in jeopardy - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
The Boone County Health Department may not be able to reinstate women’s health services if it wants to remain in the black next year.
Services such as sexually transmitted disease screenings, distribution of contraception and pregnancy tests were cut during budget negotiations years ago, but officials hoped to bring them back. A projected shortfall might also mean there’s fewer county staff to help explain new health care mandates to residents.
Officials are projecting a $90,000 deficit in the department’s health fund for fiscal year 2014 if they run local programs at full strength.
Boone County mulling renovation or new building for animal services - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
By Jennifer Wheeler
Most agree it’s an unacceptable sight, but county leaders aren’t sure if they can afford a remedy to the situation. The Boone County Board will decide next Wednesday whether to move the agency into to a new facility or fix up the current space.
“We’re very nervous about the decision. We don’t know if we should get excited about getting a new building or just deal with what we have here,” said Jacqui Mitzelfelt, programs coordinator and animal services officer for the center.
The problem will likely magnify if leaders don’t take action now. The facility is being used more than ever. Adoptions increased from 36 in 2010 to 120 in 2012.
Residents are now asking staff to offer cat adoptions, too, but the current facility is out of space.
County Administrator Ken Terrinoni said it would cost $600,000 to construct a new building based on a previous architect’s report. That’s not including the hiring of another animal services officer if cat adoptions become part of the operation.
He said there will be about $30,000 left in the animal control fund when the fiscal year ends Nov. 30.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Study: Wind farms killed 67 eagles in 5 years - Yahoo News
DINA CAPPIELLO
But at a minimum, the scientists wrote, wind farms in 10 states have killed at least 85 eagles since 1997, with most deaths occurring between 2008 and 2012, as the industry was greatly expanding. Most deaths — 79 — were golden eagles that struck wind turbines. One of the eagles counted in the study was electrocuted by a power line.
The vice president of the American Bird Conservancy, Mike Parr, said the tally was "an alarming and concerning finding."
A trade group, the American Wind Energy Association, said in a statement that the figure was much lower than other causes of eagle deaths. The group said it was working with the government and conservation groups to find ways to reduce eagle casualties.
Truck parking in A-1 zoning clears 2nd hurdle | Belvidere Daily Republican
by Bob Balgemann
BELVIDERE – Miadenko Josipovic’s request to allow a semi-cab and trailer to park on his 5.18 acres along Caledonia Road has moved one step closer to becoming reality.
The Boone County Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously, Sept. 4, to recommend approval of the special use permit, subject to a number of conditions.
One requirement is that a garage be built within a year to house both the tractor and trailer. Until then the tractor must be parked in an existing storage building, with the trailer being parked next to that building.
Come tonight 9-11-200-13 and “voice” your opinion regarding a full interchange on Irene Road
The meeting was set up especially for Flora Township officials and residents but all are invited.—Bill Pysson
Here is the invitation from Kenny Freeman, Flora Township Trustee and District #3, Boone County Board member.
Kenny Freeman updated his status: "Just a reminder for anyone wishing to attend the Boone County/Belvidere City Coordinating committee at 6:30 pm at the Administration Building on Logan Avenue. All Flora Township residents that would like to learn more about the Irene Road interchange. I hope to see you there."
Boone County agencies squabbling over $50,000 advance - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
By Jennifer Wheeler
Boone County’s Veterans Assistance Commission has the office, staff and paperwork in place to help former service members in financial need, but now the county wants its money back.
Boone County Board members are asking the commission to pay back the $50,000 they voted to give the veterans agency for start-up costs. Commission leaders say the funding wasn’t a loan — the county was helping the agency pay for its services until tax revenue trickles in.
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