It is the game of soccer, played on a golf course, following the rules of golf! Players ‘tee off’/kick their soccer ball from the tee box, walk or ride to where the ball lands, kick again, all with the hope of paring the hole. FootGolf is played down the fairway and primarily in the rough of the golf course. The hole is not placed on the green where the golf cup is, but rather to the right or left of the green. The cup is 21 inches wide, a little easier than the small golf cups.

Detweiller Golf Course is home to nine holes of FootGolf, following the same holes of golf. (Carlos Stremi, Director and Founder of the Illinois FootGolf Association, mapped out the FootGolf course for the Peoria Park District.) The holes range from 105 to 215 yards, with pars of 3, 4, or 5. FootGolf will open to the public Saturday, May 31^st at 12:00 PM (noon). It’s a FREE day for those that want to try it. Anyone is welcome, as it is a game for all ages and skill  levels. (You don’t have to be a soccer player or a golfer!)

FootGolf will be offered daily, starting May 31^st, 12:00 PM (noon) to the end of business. Rates can be found online: www.ppdgolf.org

Detweiller Golf Course is located at 8412 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61615.

For more information please contact Sarah Cordis at (309) 689-3329 or scordis@peoriaparks.org

The vehicle in this investigation, a White 1995 Chevrolet van, license # K876858, has been recovered. Terri Anderson is still listed as a missing person. We request that anyone with further information involving this investigation, or any other investigation, to please call us.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, or any other criminal activity, please call the Peoria Police Dept at 673-4521, or Crimestoppers at 673-9000.

Bradley University announces its newest emeriti faculty and staff.  Congratulations to Dr. Winfred Anakwa, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, who began full-time employment at Bradley in 1985; Dr. Debra L. Burgauer, Lecturer in English, 1991; Ms. Kathy Fuller, Executive Director of Donor Relations, 1982; Dr. Alan Galsky, Vice President for Student Affairs, 1969; Dr. Tracy K. Harris, Associate Professor of Spanish, 1990; Ms. Mary Jane Sterling, Lecturer in Mathematics, 1980; Dr. Raymond Wojcikewych, Associate Professor of Economics, 1977.

 Thanks to this distinguished group of new emeriti for representing the University with distinction and outstanding service.

The January 2014 DAISY Award was presented to Ryan Reliford from Metamora. He works in Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Her nomination (by the aunt of a patient) reads in part:

“My nephew suffered a catastrophic, life threatening event. It is truly a miracle he is alive and many people at OSF are responsible. He arrested while in the MICU with a nurse at his bedside.  He underwent 27 minutes of CPR, was put in a hypothermic coma, received six units of blood, spent 10 days on a ventilator, and several weeks in rehab. He is now at home continuing physical therapy. Ryan was (my nephew’s) nurse and was also involved in (his) code. Ryan managed the many drips for his blood pressure during the hypothermic coma and his re-warming after 23 hours. After (my nephew) was re-warmed, Ryan thought his abdomen was slightly firmer. He alerted the residents (who) acted on Ryan’s cue. (My nephew) was sent for a CT scan which showed bleeding in his abdomen due to the anti-coagulants he was on. Ryan’s astute observation may have saved his life. We are so fortunate to have had nurses like Ryan involved in (my nephew’s) care. He was an extremely healthy 43-year-old when he suffered the pulmonary embolism. It is only by the grace of God and extremely competent nurses like Ryan that he is alive today. We cannot thank OSF and nurses like Ryan enough.”

The February 2014 DAISY Award was presented to Nicole Blessman from Edwards. She works in Neuro Intensive Care.

Her nomination (by the daughter of a patient) reads in part:

“My mom was in a car accident which further led to the discovery of a large tumor in her brain. We first felt fortunate to have her fate in the hands of Dr. Klopfenstein. When she was sent to the Neuro ICU she was lucky enough to have Nikki for a nurse. She answered any-and-all questions I had (which was sometimes a lot). She never made me feel rushed or put out when talking to her, it was like talking to a friend. That goes a long way when a family member has a serious enough issue to be in the Neuro ICU. Watching her take care of my mom, I felt 100% at ease coming and going knowing she was in phenomenal care.  When knowing we felt bad leaving my mom, she assured us that it was a guilt free zone and it was OK to let them take care of my mom right now.  That’s what they are they for and we should save our time for when she is home and needs help.  She has the combination you would hope to find in every nurse. She is both extremely knowledgeable and highly compassionate.”

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is the first hospital in the Midwest to participate in the DAISY Award, a national endeavor. The hospital receives approximately 180 DAISY nominations each month. From those nominations, a panel of five judges from the Professional Nursing Congress Recognition/Communication Committee at OSF Saint Francis chooses a monthly winner. Nurses who win a DAISY Award receive an award pin as well as a hand-carved Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe, an award certificate, a bouquet of daisies, cinnamon powder called “DAISY dust”, and cinnamon rolls for their entire unit.

A public meeting will be held Thursday, May 29th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM to provide a construction update and answer questions regarding the TIGER II and Washington Street Projects.

What : TIGER II / Washington Street Public Update

When: Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where: Art Guild – 2nd Floor 203 Harrison Street

The City of Peoria would like to thank you for your continued patience as we work to make the Warehouse District a safer, more accessible and attractive place to live, work, and shop in the heart of Peoria. If you have any questions or comments regarding the Warehouse District TIGER II Project, please visit the website at http://www.warehousedistrictpeoria.com or contact Karen Dvorsky at kdvorsky@terraengineering.com or at (309) 472-3132.

• Buckle up, slow down, don’t drive impaired. Designate a driver who won’t drink.
• Be well rested and alert; give your full attention to the road.
• Observe speed limits.
• Be respectful of other motorists; follow the rules of the road.
• Clean your vehicle’s lights and windows to help you see, especially at night.
• Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or during inclement weather.
• Carry a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk.
• Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination.
• Download the Red Cross Tornado app and set the locations monitored to “current location”.
• Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive.

• Closely supervise children whenever they are near any body of water. Never leave a young child unattended near water, and do not trust a child’s life to another child.
• Avoid distractions when supervising children around water.
• Weak or inexperienced swimmers should wear U. S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
• Keep lifesaving gear handy. Always have on hand a ring buoy, life jackets, rope, pole or other object that can be used to help a person in trouble.
• Download the Red Cross First Aid app and have a first aid kit, phone and emergency numbers by the pool.

• Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use and never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
• Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.
• Use long handled tool designed for grilling to help prevent burns.
• Make sure pets stay away from the grill.

Mendota Community Hospital  (www.mendotahospital.org)

CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMMUNITY

Mendota Community Hospital has always been more than just a hospital; it has been a cornerstone of the Mendota community.

Prior to opening in 1951, residents, business people and corporations of Mendota and surrounding communities donated all of the funds required to build and equip the Mendota Community Hospital, using no tax dollars. This original hospital was named as a memorial to all who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars I & II.

In 2011, we opened the doors to our new, state of the art hospital located east of Mendota on U.S. 34.  A total of 40 acres were purchased, the hospital and Medical Office Building are built on 22 of those 40 acres. This will allow for future expansion and development of a health care campus. When you walk through the doors of our hospital, you’ll quickly discover health care designed with you in mind.

 Today, Mendota Community Hospital is one of the largest employers in the community with more than 300 employees on staff. Directed by a volunteer board, our 25 bed, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is an acute care nonprofit corporation.

MCH MEDICAL STAFF – MCH Medical Staff currently includes 13 Active Staff Physicians, 7 Courtesy Staff Physicians, 51 Consulting Physicians, 14 ER Contract Physicians and 15 Allied Health Providers. This staff of collaborative providers uses a team-based approach to create an integrated system of patient-centered care.

MCH AUXILIARY/FOUNDATION – The Auxiliary and Foundation work closely to provide resources for community outreach and facility programs, uniting volunteers, donors and community needs throughout MCH and the surrounding communities.

Event:  “Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life” Award-winning Documentary and Meet & Great

Date & Time: Mon., May 26, 11 a.m.

Admission: FREE · open to public

Location:  Giant Screen Theater · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria

Peoria Riverfront Museum will host the award-winning documentary “Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life” and a meet and greet with its star, Darius Weems, Mon., May 26, 11:00 a.m. at the Giant Screen Theater. Public is invited, admission is free.

Weems suffers from a rare genetic disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The wheelchair-bound aspiring rap star was 15 in July 2005 when the documentary was made; his older brother had just died of the disease. The film centers on the epic 7,000-mile cross-country journey that Weems made that summer with the help of supporters.

The Athens, Georgia native had never traveled beyond his home state when he and his friends, all but one of whom were also under 20, drove from coast to coast in an RV. Although their destination was Los Angeles – where the group had intended to convince the producers of MTV’s Pimp My Ride to customize Weems’ wheelchair – they also visited a number of parks and sites along the way.

 During the three-week trek, the teens held more than a dozen press conferences to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy and wheelchair accessibility. They also discovered much about life and themselves.

 Darius Goes West has won 28 film festival awards, and has served as the centerpiece for a nationwide grassroots movement to support DMD research. A donation stand will be set up in the theater lobby. All proceeds will go to DMD research in hope of finding treatment or a cure for this disease. To learn more visit www.dariusgoeswest.org.

 “We’re always excited to raise awareness about important issues, and the giant screen theater is an extraordinary tool for that,” said David Stief, museum theater curator. “This is an excellent documentary, produced by a group of courageous young friends, motivated by hope – it’s truly a must-see.”

 The Peoria Riverfront Museum is the collaborative effort of eight organizations, with nearly 500 years of combined experience educating, entertaining, and supporting our diverse Peoria-area culture. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all – connecting art, history, science, and achievement through collections, exhibitions, and programs.

For further information about the Museum visit peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.

The annual South-West Kiwanis Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Vietnam War Memorial located near the Prospect Road entrance to Glen Oak Park at 1:00 p.m.  (May 26^th)

The program will consist of the following:

Presentation of Colors . . . . . . .Richwoods High School Marine ROTC Cadets

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            God Bless America

Opening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             Chaplain, Captain, Kristi Linn Hopp

Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . .             Mike Chance

Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Col. Daniel McDonough, 182^nd Air Wing Illinois Air National Guard

Closing Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Retired Naval Chaplain Bob Phillips – Directing Pastor, First United Methodist Church

21 Gun Salute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             American Legion Post 2

Taps

Retire the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . .            Richwoods High School Marine ROTC Cadets

For additional information contact Mike Chance at 691-6070 or John Day at 692-3198.