Job Vacancy Notice - Boone County Public Defender

Job Vacancy Notice - Boone County Public Defender

The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for the position of Boone County Public Defender.  The application period will remain open until November 21, 2014 at 5:00 pm.  Full details are contained in this Job Vacancy Notice - Boone County Public Defender.   The required application form is provided below:

Application Form for Appointment for the Office of Boone County Public Defender

The above is taken from: 

http://www.illinois17th.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&Itemid=1

 

 

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Cathy Ward

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BOONE COUNTY JOB OF A LIFETIME OPENING ANNOUNCED! - PUBLIC DEFENDER - Our public defender, Azhar Minhaus is retiring in early January. He has held this job for many years. It pays about $150,000 a year plus benefits, good vacations, insurance, etc. most likely a job for life. Never to run for office. Winner is appointed by our Circuit Judges. Must be a licensed attorney by the state of Illinois. Filing deadline is Nov. 21. Just recently announced. Applications available on line or from 17th District Court Houses in Boone and Winnebago counties. I know of three who have applied, so the word is spreading. Love to have a woman in this position. But want the best for this important post. Applicants do not have to live in Boone or Winnebago counties, just have an attorney license by the state of Illinois. Please spread the word

GARTMAN: We're Witnessing The End Of The Oil Era - Yahoo Finance

 

Earlier on Monday, it had been reported that Gartman saw crude oil going to $10 a barrel, but he backed a bit off that claim in his appearance on Monday, saying that maybe next time he ought to be a bit more circumspect when he talks to CNBC's producers.

But the central spirit of Gartman's not quite $10 call was still intact, with Gartman saying simply that the era of oil is over. At one point, Gartman went so far as to compare crude oil to whale oil, which became obsolete following the advent of crude in the early 20th century. 

In discussing the "end of oil," Gartman referenced news from Lockheed Martin earlier this month that the aerospace giant has made a technological breakthrough in developing a power source based on nuclear fusion. And while Business Insider's Jessica Orwig reported that some in the scientific community are skeptical of this breakthrough, Gartman sees the potential in this breakthrough as being something of a death knell for oil.

Gartman also referenced other factors weighing on oil prices, namely a supply glut and a market that is contango.

A market is said to be in contango when the futures contract for a commodity is more than what the expected price will be in the future.

Read the entire story by clicking on the following:  GARTMAN: We're Witnessing The End Of The Oil Era - Yahoo Finance

Ray Pendzinski remembered as a friend to the community

 

By Tricia Goecks
Editor
POPLAR GROVE – Boone County lost a friend when Ray Pendzinski passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22 of cardiac arrest.
He is survived by his children Brittany Ann and Jordan Ray; partner and best friend Jennifer Riley; mother, Rita Pendzinski-Corl; siblings Karen Stone, Gail (Rick) Kopacz, Lois (Howard) Prather, Dan Pendz...inski, Alan (Heather) Corl. He was formerly married to Krystal. Nieces and nephews, Kristin, Tony, Michael, Steven, Danielle, Drew, Grace, Ryan and Blake. Adored by, Patrick, Michael and Alexandra. Predeceased by his father Raymond Pendzinski Sr., and Step-father James Corl.

Pendzinski was known for his commitment to Boone County, constant smile, and confidence. A natural leader, Pendzinski sought positions in which he could make a difference in his community, whether it be serving the people of Boone County as an elected official, serving his brethren at IBEW Local 364, or leading the efforts of his fellow electricians in working on the Habitat for Humanity home, or helping with the Belvidere Boone County Food Pantry.

Pendzinski was running for an open seat on Boone County Board District 2. Other candidates in the race are Francis Eagan, Jeff Carlisle, and Karl Johnson. Pendzinski’s name will remain on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election. “If he wins, then his position would be considered a vacancy and the Boone County Democratic Party would fill his vacancy,” Boone County Clerk Mary Steurer explained. Voters can cast their vote now through Nov. 1 at the Boone County Clerk’s Office. Election Day for the mid-term elections is Nov. 4.

An electrician by trade, Pendzinski was a member of the IBEW for the past 19 years. Pendzinski served on the IBEW’s executive board from 2004 – 2007 and served a term from 2007 – 2010 as the union’s vice president. In addition, Pendzinski served as the IBEW’s press secretary.

“Ray was a good guy,” Tom Sink, business manager at IBEW 364 said. “He always had a smile on his face. He was a good electrician.”
“Local 364 mourns the loss of Brother Ray Pendzinski and extends their condolences to his family.”

Belvidere Mayor Mike Chamberlain remembered Pendzinski as a good friend. “He was a friend and colleague. He truly was a gentleman - which is rare in today’s world,” Chamberlain said. “I liked Ray a lot and he will be missed.”Chamberlain got to know Pendzinski as a colleague when they both served on Belvidere City Council. Pendzinski was the fourth ward alderman from 2007 – 2011. “Even if we had different opinions on a specific issue, we could always work together,” Chamberlain recalled.

 
“I worked for his campaign when he ran for state legislature. That was the first time I met him,” Boone County board member Bill Pysson said. “For a grass root person, he was so able and confident.”
Pendzinski ran against State Rep. Joe Sosnowski in 2010 in the State Congressional race for the 69th district. “"I am saddened by the sudden passing of this community leader,” Rep. Sosnowski said. “My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family."

Boone County Board Chairman Bob Wahlberg recalled Pendzinski as a kind man. “Everyone in the county has his family and friends in their thoughts and prayers,” Wahlberg said.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am Monday, Oct. 27 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford. Burial in St. James Cemetery Belvidere. Visitation from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 26 at Fitzgerald Funeral home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel). Visitation will continue Monday morning from 9:30 until the time of service Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or the Belvidere Food Pantry.

Football Across Boone County

 

Belvidere Daily Republican

7 hours ago

Congratulations to Belvidere North, Belvidere and North Boone. All three teams won this weekend and are advancing to post-season play.
In case anyone is wondering why there has been a lack of coverage for Belvidere North or sports other than football, the cold harsh reality is that I was not able to find anyone to cover the games. My budget for reporters is EXTREMELY limited. Unless parents (or g...randparents or super fans) offer to write about a team, it pretty much leaves me to cover sports by myself and I cannot be all things to all people.
And after working close to 80 hours a week seven days a week, I am exhausted. I literally collapse by Friday evening and I struggle to stay awake while tucking the four year old into bed. One more than one occasion in the last few months, I have awakened to the sensation of the four year old putting a blanket on me and kissing my cheek because I fell asleep mid-song.
If any parents (or grandparents or super fans) would like to cover the team of their choice, I would happily welcome it.

Balgemann on Facebook: New Administrator for Poplar Grove/Higher Electric Rates across Boone County

Poplar Grove may hire help to find new administrator
By Bob Balgemann
Reporter
POPLAR GROVE - Village officials are moving toward hiring a consultant to help them find a new village administrator. But they may have jumped the gun by forwarding resumes to a former Machesney Park executive whom they have not officially approved.
Questions arose during Monday night's village board meeting, resulti...ng in a brief delay in retaining the services of Bob Mullins. The primary stumbling point was the lack of specifics as to the scope of work to be done for $50 an hour, not to exceed a total of $1,500.
Trustee Ron Quimby brought up the need for a contract that would contain those kinds of details.
It had been stated at the Oct. 6 finance committee meeting that Mullins would provide Poplar Grove with the names of five candidates. There were no other details.
Trustee Jeff Goings said he couldn't understand why the village was going to spend money on a regional search, when Village President John Neitzel and Trustee Don Bawden earlier conducted a national search at no charge. Their efforts led to the employment of Mark Lynch, who resigned effective May 31 after the board voted 4-3 to retain him for another year.
"That took us an enormous amount of time," Neitzel recalled. "He (Mullins) has the local expertise, which is important."
Mullins was Machesney Park's administration and finance director for 10 of the 11 years he worked there. He was the first village administrator before retiring in 2011. "He is well respected in the area," Bawden said.
Trustees Owen Costanza and Goings expressed concern that some resumes already had been sent to Mullins. That caused Village Attorney Jim Stevens to say that no longer should be done. "We've got the cart before the horse a little bit," he said.
Rather than have to call a special meeting, the board voted 4-2 with Costanza and Goings dissenting to allow Neitzel to sign a contract with Mullins, once one is received and approved by the attorney.

BELVIDERE TWP ELECTRIC BILLS TO SEE AN INCREASE
BELVIDERE - Belvidere Township residents are among the last in this area to see an increase in their monthly electric bills.
The board of trustees has agreed to remain in the electric aggregation program, renewing the kilowatt use rate at 7.14 cents per hour for the next 36 months. That's an increase of almost 2 cents an hour from the 5.229 that was in effect since the program started Jan. 1, 2013.
Township Supervisor Pat Murphy said under the lower rate, homeowners saved an average of $275 a year, with the township as a whole saving $450,000.
Boone County, the village of Machesney Park and Harlem Township also have approved rates considerably higher than what had been in effect for the past two years.
Karen Herbert, president and CEO of the Institute for 21st Century Energy, said the increase was because of new U.S. Environmental Protection Regulations (EPA).
She said the Obama Administration wants to reduce carbon emissions by 42 percent in 2030. But she added that a study showed more aggressive standards would increase American electric bills by $17 billion and cost 224,000 jobs nationwide. That while reducing global emissions by just 2 percent, far short of the announced goal.
"The president's war on coal will create a significant blow to the economy in exchange for very little environmental benefit," she said.
Information obtained by Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni stated the new regulations could cause the closing of 30 percent of the coal-fired electric plants in this country.