It was a shock to learn of the untimely death of Brad Horton. I’ve known Brad for years.
Those at City Hall knew him as Township Assessor and over at the Courthouse people there knew him as County Recorder of Deeds. But throughout the city and county people knew Brad as just one nice guy [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Columns category.
Remembering — Straight Talk March 2010
District 150 needs business, board to clean house
As Peorians anticipate School District 150 interim superintendent Norm Durflinger’s formal recommendation to the board on changes in staffing, the thought of other changes comes to mind. If administrations in business, government or any human institution sometimes deflect criticism by blaming the victims, District 150 administrators and board have plenty of targets in trying to [...]
Northern exposure — Dale’s Column March 2010
Going south for the winter… even for only part of it, is appealing. Many retirees avoid the cold and hole up across the south from Florida to Texas to Arizona… venturing back northward only after the Vernal Equinox in March, when things start to warm up. My wife, Mary, and I decided to buck the [...]
I was banned — City Beat March 2010
I suppose I have no choice but to comment on what happened to me last month’s at Peoria School District 150 headquarters.
I was banned.
Or more accurately, I was prevented from attending a press conference.
Only it wasn’t a press conference. It might have been a board meeting.
And if it was, it was [...]
Be Still: Doors and Windows column March 2010
Stillness: wouldn’t that be lovely? Most of us can barely remember what that feels like. I’m learning a new type of stillness through silence.
If you read my column last month, you know that I committed to a 28-day challenge focused on speaking only sweet, soothing, sound and soft words and eliminating sarcasm, sharp or self-centered [...]
If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all! Serendipity column March 2010
Sensitivity to body size, weight, BMI or physical appearance seems a genetic trait in my family. We’re not overly large people, but we are appreciative of good food especially at social events. One son-in-law says we discuss food in greater detail than most. Perhaps he’s right, or perhaps those he spends time with do not [...]
West Peoria News for March 2010
The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Lt. Hartwig will continue his talk on self defense – don’t miss it. A Neighborhood Watch word of caution: Beware of door-to-door solicitors. Keep your outer doors locked – when you answer the door it’s more difficult for someone [...]
Get ready for spring greening
Is anyone ready for the “greening” of spring? It seems that winter, and its accompanying snow, has graced us with its presence long enough.
In order to paint some “green” thoughts for you, The Peoria County Office would like to provide some information on Easter Lilies. Easter lilies are common this time of [...]
Candle your eggs before cooking
When most of us kids heard that the stock market had crashed, we just assumed it was the old auction barn across the river. There had been high winds the day before and severe damage was reported.
After the fall of the stock exchange, the depression began to rise. It hovered over our little town [...]
Musings for March 2010
I missed another month’s column in February, because I was careless, forgetful and busy. I have definitely decided to pull back a little and schedule fewer hours outside my home. I love doing all that I do, but it is getting stressful to be out and about so much of the time that I simply [...]
