New security upgrades at Lee County Jail raise compliance status
Lee County Jail implements upgraded safety measures in line with Illinois Bureau of Inspections standards for 1989. Sheriff Tim Bivins notes fire alarms, rewired electrical system, centralized prisoner checks, and expanded security features. Additional changes include increased outside fencing, iron window restraints, a non smoking policy, and a pay phone system for prisoners. The jail holds about 65 capacity with a 40 average over 18 months, and the inspection report sits with County Clerk Rosemary Emmert.
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Lori Fagan
Ere Deeloahehe
Bivins
Rosemary Emmert
Lee County
Ashton hydrants to get colorful facelift
Ashton moves to color code fire hydrants green yellow and red to indicate water pressure aiding fast response. Fire chief says new coding helps new personnel identify reliable hydrants, while some mains may be relooped for better supply. Board discusses EPA testing plan to cut costs, but past delays raised compliance concerns. Street work bid approved. playground funding sought. economic development updates shared. BOCA code input requested from Lee County Health Department.
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Fire Department
Boy Scouts
Jim Jones
Jones
Darren Knipe
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Dixon Water Department
Ray Forney
Ladd Construction
Ladd
Gilbert Construction
Rochelle
Ashton
Larry Anderson
Lee County Health Department
Food establishment permit re applications due December 1
Lee County Health Department mails 1990 permit re application forms with a $50 fee. Return by December 1 to avoid a $10 late fee. Postmark by Dec 1 required even if not opening until spring. Failure to return by Dec 31 blocks opening. If a form is not received within 10 days contact LCHD.
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Lee County Health Department
LCHD
Ogle County
Oregon
Ogle County Health Department
Food Service Managers
Oregon Community High School
Tenth
Madison Streets
Food Service
Ogle County Food Sanitation
Hugo victims still trying to recover from Hugo disaster
ARC officials report Hugo’s devastation along the east coast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will take months to rebuild. Robb Waugus cites 5.7 million meals served and 24,000 housed in shelters at the crisis peak. ARC aims to raise 38 000 locally with 7 000 donated so far, urging monetary gifts rather than clothing or supplies to fund needs.
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American Red Cross
ARC
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Red Cross
Robb Waugus
Rock River
Ogle
Boone
Winnebago
Waugus
Hugo
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
West Virginia
Georgia
Virgin Islands
Dixon
Lee County
ABC
Hugo Relief Fund
Roberta Ryker
United Way
Tom Gascoigne
Hurrican Hugo
Gascoigne
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
N. Church St
Rockford
Oregon playground build days start for Project PLAY
After a year of planning and fundraising Oregon's dream playground begins Build Days on Wednesday with about 200 volunteers signing up. The 11,000 square foot site west of Jefferson School will host daily shifts through Sunday and culminate in an opening ceremony once completion occurs.
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Patty Gluntzegraph
Oregon
Deb Wuebben
Nancy Ryder
Wuebben
St. Louis
Jefferson Elementary
Emyre
Jefferson School
Robert Leathers & Associates
Ithaca
N.Y
Leathers
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