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Scoop the poo!

Scoop the poo!

The dog shown above as well as on her Scooper Heros brochures and business cards looks a lot like the animated harmless cartoon character, Scooby Doo. Indeed, Scooper Heros can “rescues you from the poo,” according to Kelley Steger, the sole owner of the business. We’re talking about dog poo of course. However, it...
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Locally Owned Ever Green Home Energy Consultants Offers Comprehensive Audit of your Energy System

With rising energy costs you might want to check into getting your home evaluated for energy efficient use. How about a comprehensive audit of your energy systems? Or, perhaps you just need certain areas of your energy system rather than a comprehensive energy audit. According to Todd Abercrombie, a Certified Professional Energy Consultant and owner...
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A Visit with Local Historian/Writer Norm Kelly

Norm Kelly began his writing career at the age of 17, by writing “silly little things” at work. He became interested in the history of Peoria when someone from the military service said that Peoria was all about gangsters. This thought stuck in his mind. He wanted to know about Peoria’s origins. According to Kelly,...
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Digging into Springdale Cemetery: Book Review of a local Peoria Author

Judy Edwards, a genealogist for over a decade, recently authored her book entitled:  Underground@Springsdale, volume one. This book is available in print (go to Lulu.com) and in ebook format (go to amazon.com). The book reveals the true stories of 38 individuals buried in the Historic Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Much of the info in her publication can also...
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What can you do with this?

Business Buzz Get the Scoop on Local Small Businesses: new, unique, etc. If you want some metal or wood object repaired or restored, would you take it to just any handyman? Or would you look for someone who has specialized abilities and knowledge to refurbish a really old piece, or possibly an antique or even something...
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Check Out Downtown Peoria’s Popular Coffee Shop: 30/30 Coffee

Check Out Downtown Peoria’s Popular Coffee Shop: 30/30 Coffee

Do you like coffee? Do you know where the Kickapoo Building is located? Why not check out the 30/30 Coffee Company located at 734 Main Street? You will see lots of people streaming through the doors to enjoy the atmosphere and the great coffee. You’ll even see the famous Jumer’s bear! Ty Paluska, a co-owner, and Steve Elmore another...
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Disabilities are Us!

Are you disabled in any way? How does one live with that? “A disability is a minority of people that accepts everyone, regardless of race, creed, national origin or gender” according to Melody Reynolds, Executive  Director of Advocates for Access. “Labeling a person with a disability in a derogatory manner is disempowering.” Their agency’s focus...
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