Study: Wind farms killed 67 eagles in 5 years - Yahoo News

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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.

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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.

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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

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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Belvidere Township Agenda Sept 10, 2013 5ooPM

AGENDA

BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD

8200 Fairgrounds Road

September 10, 2013 – 5:00 P.M.

I. Call to Order/Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Public Input

IV. Discussion and potential action on approval of Prior Meeting’s Minutes

V. Discussion and potential action on Transfers

VI. Reports

a. Supervisor’s Report

b. Highway Commissioner’s Report

c. Assessor’s Report

d. Clerk’s Report

e. Trustee’s Report

VII. Unfinished Business – Discussion and Potential Action May Occur on the following items:

a. Shaw Road Weight Enforcement

b. BCCA Parking

c. Beloit Road Bike Path

VIII. Legal

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b.

IX. New Business

1. Growth Dimensions-Kelly Galluzo

X. Discussion and Potential Action on Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Bills

XI. Closed Session

XII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: September 24, 2013 @ 5:00 P.M.

Police alert business community of possible scam | Belvidere Daily Republican

 

BELVIDERE – The police department was recently contacted by Belvidere District 100 in reference to a possible scam.  It has been reported that several businesses have been contacted by a subject representing Carrie Bell’s World Class Advertising. The caller is allegedly selling advertising space in a program booklet for Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School. According to the school district, no such booklet has been authorized.

If any business has paid for any advertising from this company, please call Detective Chris Washburn at 815-547-6393

Police alert business community of possible scam | Belvidere Daily Republican

Smoked out: County residents upset over outdoor burning | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Bob Balgemann

County board member Bill Pysson, who was in the audience, said he was surprised to hear the health board discussing open burning. “I thought it was over because the (county) committee chose not to act,” he said.

“We all burn paper so it doesn’t go into the landfill,” health board member Kathleen Taylor said. “We all have burn barrels.” Then she added, “We have things to worry about other than this.”

Hatfield said the matter came up to him, county building official Drew Bliss and sheriff’s Lt. Perry Gay “and we were supposed to come up with something to address the concerns. Come fall, again, that’s when things happen.”

But the rest of the board wasn’t ready to act as it supported a motion to table, authored by board vice chairman Jim Cox, who said he did so “so we can move on” to other agenda items. His motion passed unanimously.

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