Briefs for August 2008
By admin | 14th August 2008
Web Tech Services, Inc Announces Sponsorship for 100 Women in Business Event
Web Tech Services, Inc, a website design and computer repair company in East Peoria, IL, announced that it has joined Doris Symonds, CEO of Teaching Learning and Knowledge (T.A.L.K.) to support her 100 Women in Business Event.
The event will be held September 4, 2008 at the new Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Speakers will give testimonies on how to market your business and an opportunity to meet a panel of five successful women in business. Food, drinks and great company are included for a small fee of $25.00.
“We are pleased to be working with Doris at T.A.L.K, and believe in her mission to offer assistance to area women in business by providing networking environments and educational events,” commented Tammy Finch, Owner of Web Tech Services, Inc.
The event is co-sponsored by Commerce and Regions Bank. A registration form is available at the Web Tech Services’ website at www.webtechservices.com – all women interested in attending are encouraged to R.S.V.P. before August 22, 2008.
Pediatric Resource Center Night at Peoria Chiefs Game
Join the Pediatric Resource Center (PRC) at O’Brien Field on Saturday, August 2nd as the Peoria Chiefs take on the South Bend Silver Hawks. August 2nd is also Jimmy Buffet Night, featuring the band Coco Loco and a fireworks display after the game. There will be both live and silent auctions of themed game jerseys, with proceeds benefiting the Pediatric Resource Center. The PRC has reserved a block of tickets in Section 107, located just behind home plate. Tickets may be purchased for $10 each from a PRC Community Advisory Board member or by call 624-9595. A portion of each ticket sold through the Pediatric Resource Center will be donated to the PRC.
Softball Tournament Benefits Komen Breast Center
The Real Realtors Wear Pink Event will be held on August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Peoria Stadium. Some local Realtors have formed this group to do their part in fighting breast cancer. They’ve partnered with PAAR (Peoria Area Assoc. of Realtors) and with Komen Breast Center of Peoria. This is a one-day single elimination softball tournament with the proceeds to benefit Komen Breast Center in Peoria. Coed teams of 15-20 are welcome. Team registration fee is $250, plus $15 per person, which includes a tournament t-shirt for each player. Deadline is August 1st.
Peoria Players to Present “The Wiz”
Peoria Players Theatre presents its 12th Annual Summer Youth theatre! This summer’s production, The Wiz, will be directed by Bryan Blanks.
Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Everybody knows the story, but not it’s a new fantasy for today – mysterious, opulent and fanciful!
The production will run August 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on August 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for patrons 18 and under, and will be on sale July 14th. Tickets are available by calling the Peoria Players box office at 688-4473, or at www.peoriaplayers.org
Peoria Players theatre is located at 4300 N. University, in Lakeview Park.
Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group meets on August 13th
August 13th, the Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group will meet. Networking & Support will be from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. From 6:00 - 7:00 “Self-care Thru Your Feet” will be presented by Becky Cobb, Reflexology by Becky. RSVP by August 11th at 683-5324.
Peoria begins public comment period on sewer overflow options
A 30-day public comment period on Peoria’s options for reducing sewer overflows to the Illinois River began today, Public Works Director David Barber announced. Information is now available on-line at www.peoriacso.org on the options for controlling overflows.
Public meetings to answer questions and gather comments are planned at the following locations:
- August 6: Gateway Building, 200 N.E. Water Street
- August 7: Neighborhood House, 1020 S. Matthew Street
The open-house style meetings will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., with 30-minute presentations scheduled at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The public may come at any time to review project information and ask questions.
The options being considered include:
Option 1: Storage and Treatment Along River and at GPSD Plant
Option 2: Eliminate Overflows Upstream of Bob Michel Bridge
Option 3: Eliminate Overflows Upstream of GPSD Treatment Plant
Under all the alternatives, overflows would be reduced from the current 28 or more per year to 2-6 in a year with typical rainfall. Overflow frequency predictions are based on a year with average rainfall. In wet years, the City expects more overflows and in dry years, less. The new storage units also would increase capture of sewer flows during wet weather from the current 55-74 percent to 93-99 percent. Estimated construction costs range from $105 to $262 million.
“We need the public’s input because this project will be the largest investment in clean water infrastructure in Peoria’s history,” Barber said. “We must meet state and federal requirements and comply with the Clean Water Act, but the public’s input will help us decide what form our plan will take.”
In addition, the City is seeking public input on the potential use of green infrastructure to capture and treat stormwater, litter control programs to reduce trash in the river, and public education programs to improve the public’s involvement in efforts to improve and protect the Illinois River.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are requiring cities with combined storm-and-sanitary sewers, like Peoria, to develop long-term plans to comply with the Clean Water Act and state sewage treatment requirements. Peoria’s plan must be submitted by December 2008.
For updated information about the combined sewer project, visit the project Web site at www.peoriacso.org. For CSO warnings go to project Web site or call the CSO Hotline, 494-8873.
Peoria Area SeniorNet Schedule Registration for Fall Classes
Registration for Peoria Area SeniorNet fall classes will be on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Registration will take place any time from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Classrooms 1 & 2 on the Lower Level of the Proctor Professional Building at 5401 North Knoxville in Peoria. Mail-in registration is also offered for those who cannot attend. The deadline for mail-in registration is September 1, 2008. All classes will begin during the week of September 15, 2008. For more information call 1-800-872-4651, ext. 1510 and leave a message. A SeniorNet volunteer will return your call and answer any questions you may have. A detailed schedule of classes is available on our web site at www.PeoriaAreaSeniorNet.org. Click on the Fall Classes button.
Classes are scheduled at five different locations in the Peoria Area.
Peoria Area SeniorNet is sponsored by Illinois Eye Center and National City Bank.
Annual Mass for West Peoria Citizens
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception invite all citizens of West Peoria to their annual Mass for the citizens on August 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Convent, 2408 W. Heading Ave.
Mass will be followed by a fellowship where coffee and doughnuts will be served.
Keep Peoria Beautiful – progress report
Eaton Street Beautification: With a grant from the IEPA, Keep Peoria Beautiful has created an attractive landscaped area at the new westbound entrance ramp onto I-74 at the corner of Eaton Street and Washington.
Upgrade 74: Keep Peoria Beautiful has partnered with IDOT and the Upgrade 74 project to plan and design both the hardscape elements and the landscape enhancements. The landscape enhancements along the I74 corridor are now underway. You can see the results with the beautiful new plantings along the right of way from the Murray Baker Bridge to North Street. What an attractive gateway into the city for both our residents and visitors to enjoy!
Great American Cleanup: Keep Peoria Beautiful sponsored its 10th annual spring litter cleanup. More than 1,200 volunteers from 70 organizations participated. 83,300 pounds of litter and landscape waste as well as over 600 old tires were collected during the cleanup.
Diary of Jennifer O’Brien
LAST Page, last day …
I wonder if mom hears the whispering of my heart? Some children come into the world a little sick, but my heart is strong and healthy. It beats so evenly. You’ll have a healthy little daughter, mom, and I’ve heard you say you’ll name me Jennifer. I like that.
Today my mother and I were on our way to the Doctor. A drunken driver hit us head-on. She will live, but I will die. The judge will feel sorry for this man (he has this “disease” you know). It wasn’t his fault for killing me, they’re not responsible with this affliction.
The drunk may be asked to pay a small fine (if he can afford it), have a comfortable night in jail. Tomorrow his drinking buddies will pay his bail.
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