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Conversations with Rabbi Karen Kriger Bogard and Rabbi Daniel Bogard are full of words like “amazing, caring, fortunate, warmly, welcoming” and others of similar sentiment. The energy between them is easy to sense as they describe their work, their aspirations, their marriage and son, Gavriel, and their personal interests....
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Mayor Jim Ardis has appointed Lucy D. Gulley and Tara D. Canty to the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees. They fill the seats formerly occupied by Doug Crew and Arthur Mae Perkins whose terms were finished. The new board members attended their first board meeting on July 19th and will...
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by Martin Hobe The Salvation Army is currently holding their Tree of Lights campaign, a collection of toy giveaways, parties and other social fundraising events. The campaign helps raise money for the local Salvation Army division. It started Nov. 10 and will last until the end of January. Local organizations play a key role in the campaign....
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Winter storms may bring hazardous driving conditions and downed trees and power lines. The Red Cross offers these suggestions to help you be prepared and stay safe in the event of a winter emergency. Always stay home when severe weather is expected. 1.  Dress warmly in layers 2.  Listen to the radio or television to get the...
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By Marie Blood QUESTION: What is the best kept secret in Peoria? ANSWER: The Butcher Block Steakhouse & Grill which morphed from a small meat/deli shop in Lake of the Woods in the mid-90’s to a booming full-service restaurant at the Junction City Shopping Center in 2010, according to some of...
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By Marie Blood “Bake it good and they will come” could have been the slogan for Dorothy Pitcher, owner of The Cake Shoppe in Bartonville all these years. She and her sister, Merijo Carnell, opened this business in 1977 at 5701 S. Adams Street and have been creating masterpieces to wow...
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Patriotism swells in the hearts of Clare and Glenn Waibel, but it’s not a patriotism born of mere sentimentality. It’s a belief, a conviction that motivates them to share their principles with others. They do so with great enthusiasm, attention to detail, and hospitality. They enjoy celebrating, and the celebrations...
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Back in the “olden days,” prescriptions and medicines were prepared specifically for you either by your doctor or your local pharmacist. As the times became more modernized, pharmacies no longer prepared or compounded your medicines. As the saying goes, “what’s old is new again” and we now see the return...
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Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Youth Theatre production of GREASE directed by Peggy Breaux. The Summer Youth Theatre is open to teens ages 14 to 20. This fun 50s musical features song favorites “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin,” “Summer Nights,” “Freddy My Love,” and many more!...
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Excellence is often difficult to define, but easy to recognize. Sometimes it’s found in the ambiance of a restaurant or gift shop or in the presentation of a colorful and delicious meal. Excellence can be demonstrated in the positive, friendly attitude of a sales person. It’s the graciousness and hospitality...
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