Ready, Aim, Fire! by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL The history of the United States is, in one sense, a history of guns … from the matchlocks of the Pilgrims to the rapid firing heavy caliber assault rifles of today. And the right to bear…
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Computers are Actually Educational Tools?
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Computer Tech Tips With all the hype of Angry Birds, Facebook’s Words with Friends, and other unwanted games on your computer, it is sometimes hard to imagine that we can actually get an education using our computers. Many people are…
The Community Corner
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5th Installment Features …… info from the City of Peoria [Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations in an effort to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area community. This…
Happenings for May 2012
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May 2, 9, 16, & 23 – SING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT – If you’ve been mouthing the words instead of singing with gusto, this is for you! HAVE FUN “making a joyful noise” singing songs & meeting cool people!…
Newsbriefs
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May activities at Proctor Hospital May 3 – 4 – Masquerade Jewelry Sale – 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily in Hospital Lobby. Sponsored by Proctor Service Auxiliary. May 17 – Seniors on the Go – Free @ Hult Center for Health…
Peoria Park District events
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PEORIA PARK DISTRICT HOSTS ANNUAL DRAMA FESTIVAL The Community Children’s Theatre of the Peoria Park District hosts the Annual Drama Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Corn Stock Theatre Tent in Bradley Park. Enjoy…
Free Events for Families and Children at Peoria Public Library May 2012
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Free Events for Families and Children at Peoria Public Library May 2012 Infant/Toddler Tuesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Lakeview Lambs Storytime – Lakeview Branch – 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children and caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, and an easy craft. While supplies last. Ages 2-3 years old. 497-2200 FREE…
Peoria Public Library Finishes Building Program with the Lakeview Branch Grand Opening on Saturday, April 28th
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by Trisha Noack, Supervisor of Public Relations, Peoria Public Library Peoria Public Library will hold a Grand Opening of Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Avenue, on Saturday, April 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The event marks the final building opening…
Editorials
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It’s Enough to Make Us Go Postal! by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL We should have guessed it … the predatory privatizers have put their sights on the United States Postal Service. To lend credence to their arguments for turning our hallowed postal…
The Community Corner
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4th Installment Features …… info from Peoria City/County Health Dept. and Peoria County [Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations in an effort to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area…