Archive for June, 2008

West Peoria News

By Sharon McBride

Join us in the 2008 Jamboree Race on Saturday, June 7! If you would like to volunteer for this early morning event, please contact Krystiana, 674-1993. Volunteers are needed from approximately 6:00-9:00 a.m. The race starts promptly at 7:00 a.m. Runners and walkers: Pick up your race entry form at the following locations: Haddad’s,...
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Musings

By Joanne Fought

Well, I have to report that I had another bout of stomach upset and dehydration and ended up in the emergency room for about six hours last Saturday night. I think between my son and me, we are keeping Methodist Emergency Room operating. I guess I panic quickly, but with diabetes and getting up...
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Somebody shoot this thing!

By Harrison Absher

Freddy Rickrack and I were inseparable school buddies who were always leaping before looking, and getting ourselves in a web of trouble. This one particular day Freddy had just returned from his doctor clutching an unpaid bill and a sack of nerve pills. Freddy took pills all the time. Feeling much better than he...
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Tips on organic gardening

By Roger Larson

Over the last couple years, I have continued to hear more interest in “organics.” Some are concerned with their health, while some the environment. Whatever one’s focus of concern, there are ways in which you can garden “organically”, at home. David Robson, Extension Horticulture Educator, shares some principles for those interested...
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