Archive for August, 2008

Peace. This is the title of an inspirational painting hanging above my writing desk. The scripture underneath this quiet word says, “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.” Psalm 119:114. I draw from the well of this statement made by David, anointed King of Israel, penned while hiding...
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Bridal shower invitations aren’t exactly flooding my mailbox these days. Such special events tend to be rather cyclical and apparently I’m cycling in the nearly finished category. More specifically, that means invitations to 60th and 70th birthday parties, or 40th and 50th anniversary celebrations. Joyous milestones I’m happy to celebrate with others. Invitations...
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There will be a Mass offered for the West Peoria Community on Sunday, August 10, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Convent, 2408 W. Heading Avenue. The West Peoria Fire Department will begin charging for ambulance calls beginning October 1st pending completion of billing procedures. A combination of factors leads to the decision...
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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...
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(A few months ago I started writing about my hitch in the military, but soon discovered I should have done this before my memory went. Oh well, so much for that). Maria Cardona was my little Spanish pal and there wasn’t many days that we didn’t see one another. I always looked upon her...
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August-2008 The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of August 2008. Unless otherwise listed, the van will be in these locations from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. August 8-Methodist Medical Group at...
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