Archive for May, 2009

My mother often expressed disappointment at what she perceived as her lack of talent. Others did not share her perception, especially me. As a child who struggled to feel confident about even simple situations, I thought she was extraordinarily talented. She knew how to make my world feel safe and comfortable, and ...
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The 12th Annual West Peoria Memorial Day Celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at the West Peoria War Veterans Memorial at the Franciscan Recreation Center. Scouts from Troop and Pack 11 will present the colors. Bring the family, neighbors, and friends to celebrate and recognize the sacrifices of the...
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Another Saturday with rain this morning. I can’t believe all the rain that continues almost every day. It is getting very discouraging especially when I am trying to get my yard cleaned up from winter. It seems that when I have time to get out in the yard, it is raining and when the...
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It was in the early 1900s when a two cent stamp would take a letter anywhere in the good ole USofA. Not only that, but prohibition was a turbulent-causing tribulation for many. Needless to say, a lot of little people were born during prohibition including myself. Prohibition was the law of the land when...
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Now that most of our spring flowering shrubs and trees are finished blooming, it is time to prune them so they will flower on schedule next spring. These plants bloom best and can be kept in bounds with annual pruning. David Robson, Extension Horticulture Educator with the Springfield Extension Center, provides some thoughts on...
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Breast Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of May 2009. 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. May 4-Methodist at Morton-1909 No....
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Methodist Offers Free Community Health Screenings May-2009 The following are times and locations for community health screenings offered by Methodist Medical Center for the month of May 2009. Free cholesterol, blood pressure and spirometry checks are offered at all screening sites. May 6-Methodist Medical Group at Lacon-8: 30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 6-ICC-North- 8:00 a.m. to 10:00...
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Peoria County 4-H’ers Win Awards at State 4-H Robotics Challenge Team Competition Ten Peoria County 4-Hers consisting of two Senior and one Junior team competed in the 1st State Annual 4-H Robotics Challenge Team Competition on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The event was held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in Agricultural Engineering Building. This statewide...
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FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER OFFERS MAY CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up in May: Newborn Care (free) May 7 LAMAZE, Wednesdays, ($60 per couple) May 13-June 3 Breastfeeding ($10.00) May 14 Epidural...
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The City of Peoria Mayor’s Litter Committee elected Kevin Glover as the Litter Campaign Leader for 2009. Kevin is currently employed by a social service agency in East Peoria which provides care to the elderly. He is also the founder of Tree Roots, which is a registered non-for-profit organization that “flips” vacant lots into neighborhood gardens,...
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