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…
Columns
Northern exposure — Dale’s Column March 2010
by Dale Goodner • • 0 Comments
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,…
I was banned — City Beat March 2010
by Billy Dennis • • 0 Comments
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…
Be Still: Doors and Windows column March 2010
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • 0 Comments
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…
If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all! Serendipity column March 2010
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
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…
West Peoria News for March 2010
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
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…
Get ready for spring greening
by Roger Larson • • 0 Comments
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…
Candle your eggs before cooking
by Harrison Absher • • 0 Comments
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…
Musings for March 2010
by Joanne Fought • • 0 Comments
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…
Peoria Park District News for March 2010
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Peoria Park District Golf Season Tickets Peoria Park District Golf season tickets go on sale at the Golf Learning Center on Friday, February 19. Proof of residency required for resident rates. Non-resident $725 Resident $495 Senior resident (65+) $440 Junior…