SHARON MCBRIDE

It is time to change your clocks to regular time on Nov. 7 from Daylight Savings time to regular time. Set your clocks back one hour.
The consolidated elections for the City of West Peoria
fall on April 4, 2023. Names are needed on the ballots for the following positions: Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, for four years. Detailed voting information may be picked up from Clerk Mary Barnes in City Hall. Completed petitions must be returned by December 19 to City Hall to complete the election process. Clerk Barnes is available from 11 a.m.-
3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or by email: city_clerk@cityofwestpeoria.com.
Unity Point shared information concerning the planned changes to the youth health facility on Heading Ave. that is replacing Heddington Oaks Senior facility. Plans at this time are for 44 beds and for outpatients with an anticipated finish of 10 months. This is with approved zoning changes by the Zoning Board. Check the West Peoria information on the internet for more detailed info. Next ZBA/Planning meeting is Nov. 22 in City Hall.
Aimee Shinall, Victims Services Coordinator for Peoria County, will be guest speaker at the Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in City Hall.
Boy Scout Troop 11 is selling Christmas wreaths and butter breads until Oct. 31. There are generally leftovers for November delivery before Thanksgiving. Call Mary Menke at (309) 657-0309 or Bob DeSuttter (309) 369-8078 and order as soon as possible
Friends of Rocky Glen are offering free Horseshoe Bottoms hikes and workdays beginning at 9 a.m. the Saturdays of Nov. 5
and Dec. 3. Meet at the far west end. St. Mary’s on Sterling Ave. Liability waivers are required and hikes last about 90 minutes. Workdays last 2-3 hours. Contact Dave Pittman at 309-573-2354 to confirm attendance. Friends of Rocky Glen are sponsoring stream cleanup days from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Dumpsters will be available in West Peoria and lower Bradley Park
The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District is hosting the 35th Stuff-a-Bus food drive with donated non-perishable food/cash donated with the goal of collecting
13 tons of food donated to fill
the vintage bus for the Friendship House of Christian Service.
Since January of this year, 450 meals have been donated by Friendship House. This helps demonstrate the caring of our citizens. Donations may be left at West Peoria City Hall, example of the generosity and caring of Peoria.
Another tradition each year are the themed Historical Calendars. The 2023 calendars are featuring Stores with a brief history of each. Calendars may be purchased for $5 each at either the transit center or administration building. More information is available at the Transit Center, Admin. Building or online at its website.
Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday We are fortunate to be living in a caring community like we do. West Peoria is a very caring community with people who really do care. My blessings and caring for you all.