Archive for November, 2007

West Peorians can make a difference

By Sharon McBride

The West Peoria Jamboree Race is back and needs Y-O-U. In order to give the race a running start, volunteers are needed to help coordinate and organize the event. If you would like to be part of 2008’s exciting return to the race, please contact Krystiana Bronny at 674-1993. You can make a...
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Books reveal deeper understanding of America’s faults and freedoms

By Joanne Fought

I’ve had a stressful month and it got even more so this last week. My son is doing much better, and really seems to be watching his diet and taking better care of himself for which I am most thankful. My dog has now captured my attention with her third bout of scratching and...
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Don’t ignore the livers and hearts

By Harrison Absher

Plastic Frisbees hadn’t yet made their debut (leastways we hadn’t seen any), so Eddie and I would sail cow chips across the meadow and through the woods. Sometimes the neighbors’ old sooner dog would run and try to catch them. Cow chips usually created a problem on our hands and clothing over a short...
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Applications available for Master Gardener Training Program

By Roger Larson

To accomplish the Mission of “building with minds and hands and touching hearts”, the University of Illinois Master Gardner program is gearing up for another year to help others grow through the Master Gardener Training Program. The Peoria County Extension is currently taking applications for the upcoming certification program that begins January 28 and runs...
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