SHARON MCBRIDE

Boy Scout Troop 11 held an Eagle Court of Honor for Ethan Edley on Jan. 8. Ethan is the troop’s Eagle Scout No. 75 since 1943. It is an impressive number of Eagles because of all the commitment, effort, hard work and improvement to community and Scouts involved. We should all be very proud of these deserving young men both past and current.

LEARN TO RIDE THE BUS

The Peoria ADA Committee is hosting a learning session on how to effectively use transportation services offered by Greater Peoria Mass Transit from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15
at the Downtown Peoria Public Library. It is billed as a Discovery & Learning Session. Go to www.ridecitylink,org/mobility/adaevents for more info.

April 4, 2023 is the date for our upcoming Consolidated Election. Thanks to each of the persons running for stepping forward to serve our citizens. They are Mayor James Dillon; Mary “Margie” Barnes, Clerk; Julianna R McGill, Treasurer; Ward 1: Hazel Thomas, Willa Bell McAfee, Colin Cobett; Ward 2, Matt Dillon; Ward 3: Scott Ruskusky, John Siewert II; Ward 4: Zak Edwards. If you aren’t registered to vote, you should do so as soon as possible.

You can find a wealth of updated information on the Simplicity App if it is on your smart phone or the city website. The two community newspapers also provide in-depth info.

SNOW RULES

Don’t ignore the difficulties of the winter season, Be sure your sidewalks and walkways are shoveled if there is more than 2 inches of snow. Keep your gas meters cleared of snow, etc.

PIZZA PIZZA

Our fire department is promoting a 30% discount on online orders at Papa John’s. Use promo code WPFD40 when ordering online at papajohn’s.com The West Peoria Firefighter’s Association receives 10% of the discounted price while you save 30%.

GET INVOLVED

It is time to subscribe for this year’s West Peoria Residents Association. Meetings are held on the third Thursdays at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Members participate in many ways and make our community a much-improved place to live and enjoy. Send your dues to: West Peoria Residents Assn. Treasurer. (Membership: $15 Family, $10 Single, $5 Senior.) Checks need to be payable to: Residents Association Treasurer and mailed to 2506 W Rohmann, West Peoria, IL 61604

Garden Club members will resume meeting in February.