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The Central Illinois Jazz Society, Serving Central Illinois Since 1978 presents Illinois Central Jazz Train at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. and the CIJS House Band at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in the Mozart Room, 117 N. Western Avenue, Peoria. The Illinois Central Jazz Train, directed by Larry Harms, is...
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Troop 11 Boy Scouts had their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner with a Court of Honor. All Scouts present were recognized with either a Merit Badge and/or Rank Advancement. The troop was asked again this year to set the luminaries for the Residents Association Christmas Party but due to inclement weather they were not able...
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of January 2008. Unless otherwise listed, the van will be in these locations from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. January 4 -Methodist Atrium Building, 900...
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The following are community health-screening opportunities from Methodist Medical Center during the month of January 2008. PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men. Screening consists of a blood draw and is recommended for men over the age of 40. Thursday, January 24, 2008 Methodist at Southwest Jefferson-8:30 a.m....
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Anticipation over shopping and festivities sometimes over shadow more important, long-term issues pertaining to the holidays such as the safety of those you love. “There are several more reports on Christmas and Thanksgiving than any other day of the year,” said Matt Sheets, a Peoria area Firefighter. He mentioned even more are called in...
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Undoubtedly, you have heard rumblings about new passport laws. Passports are now needed for any kind of travel outside of the United States, even to Mexico and Canada. However, these laws seem to be coming in fast and are changing constantly, so it is of no surprise that many people are confused. Hopefully this...
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It’s important that donors make an informed choice and know to whom they are giving. “All too often people want to quickly clear out the things they can no longer use, and simply drop their unwanted items at the nearest collection box,” says Patty Fuchs, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois....
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The West Peoria Residents’ Association is hosting their annual Christmas gathering on December 2, 2007 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Center. Join them for an evening of Christmas music, hot chocolate, cookies, hay rack rides, and a coloring contest. Santa will be there as a special guest. The 2007 annual West...
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Editor’s Note: Do you ever find yourself craving truly fresh produce for your meals and snacks? There’s nothing quite like a fresh tomato or fresh green beans to put on your dinner table. Did you ever consider that perhaps local restaurants and chefs might also like to have access to fresh produce to serve...
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With the holiday season fast approaching, there will be lots of opportunities to attend parties that offer alcoholic beverages. Many partygoers who decide to drink may then decide to drive a car afterwards, even though it is no secret that the roads are heavily policed around the holidays to nab intoxicated drivers. The Secretary...
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