Marie Micheletti, Tremont, IL Could it be that Romney didn’t choose a woman because Romney’s church, (Mormon) although they claim they believe in equality for women, the Mormon church excommunicated one of their own, Sonia Johnson, a fifth-generation Mormon, when she co-founded…
Selective Memory OR???
Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Things never were the way they used to be! That saying applies to the kinds of statements in the atmosphere as the election gets closer. An Associated Press series about Social Security contained an assertion that had…
They’re Playing Games with our Lives
Ed Klein, Peoria, IL The vote buying games politicians have been accused of playing from time to time is nothing new. They probably never really made a lot of difference as far as influencing an election. But, the Republicans have taken the…
Alice Cooper Was Wrong?
Are you still in school? That’s a rhetorical question. The wisest man who ever lived told me you are. I am, too. We are all born into a classroom, and whether we learn or not, the lessons and tests will…
Introspection & common sense eventually helped allay feelings of inadequacy
Back in the day, a euphemism for non-specific but multiple numbers of decades ago, school reconvened in September. More specifically, the day after Labor Day, regardless of the calendar date. With no regard to outside temperatures, we parochial school students…
Column for September
The 12th annual Night Out Against Crime, hosted by the West Peoria Neighborhood Watch, the City of West Peoria, West Peoria Township and the Peoria County Sheriffs’ Department, will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at…
How to be a Better Digital Citizen
Most of us would agree that “being a good citizen” is an easy way to make the world a better place, and part of our unspoken, unsigned contract with the rest of society. We count on each other to do…
Happenings for September 2012
Sept 1 –Peoria County Democratic Women meets @ noon Childers Catering Center, 3113 Dries Lane. Democratic candidates for the Illinois State Senate, Dave Koehler & Jennifer Graves Allison, will speak. Other Democratic candidates are invited. The event is free/the public is…
Great silent comedy based on Civil War chase
Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th One of Hollywood’s top humorists and filmmakers based what he considered his best movie on an often-overlooked Civil War incident known as the Great Locomotive Chase, and downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo…
September Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
The following book clubs will meet in September and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month! Club Read meets on Wednesday, September 26 at Lakeview Branch at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Great…
HUD Issues 100% Performance to Health Department’s Lead Hazard Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100 for the Peoria City/County Health Department Lead Hazard Control grant program. HUD assessed the first and second quarter performance of the three-year program based…
Business Resource Forum @ Peoria NEXT Innovation Center on September 25th
The public and media are invited to attend this year’s Business Resource Forum at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center in Peoria September 25th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. This is a great resource for current businesses, startups or for those just thinking about their own business. It’s…
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Holds 60th Annual Fashion Show
For 59 years, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has put on one of the most successful fashion shows in the area. On October 2, the Auxiliary will offer its 60th Fashion Show. The 30 member Auxiliary, all volunteers, work almost year-round…
NAWBO Central Illinois Chapter selected its board members for the 2012-2013 year
President- Shelly Hranka President Elect-Monica Wheeler Public Policy Director-Lisa Pierce Public Relations Director-Doris Symonds Membership Director-Lisa Friedrich Secretary-Jannise Bush Treasurer-Pam Camey The National Association of Women Business Owners meets monthly-every third Wednesday. For more information: www.nawbo-cil.org
Methodist Medical Center’s Mobile Mammography September Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of September, 2012. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. Sept 4 – Methodist Medical Group @ Chillicothe-525…
Methodist Offers Annual Grief Camp for Kids
Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations through September 15 for children age 5 to 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for young people who have experienced…
Peoria Public Library Offers Free Computer Classes This Fall
Peoria Public Library first offered computer classes and open lab times last year. A new fall schedule for both classes and open lab times at both Main Library and Lincoln Branch will begin on Monday, September 10 and will end…
Bradley Receives Recognition from National Publications
Bradley University is once again considered one of the best higher education institutions in the country, according to The Princeton Review, which features the university in the newly released 2013 college guide, “The Best 377 Colleges.” “We are pleased that a highly respected,…
Koehler donates food and lodging reimbursement to charity
State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is donating his food and lodging reimbursement for today’s special session of the General Assembly to the Community Foundation Wholesome Food Fund, which helps low-income families purchase healthy food at the Peoria Farmers Market. “I’m…
September at Proctor Hospital
alonetogether Grief Support Group – Every Monday. alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital. If you are experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, divorce…
Friends of Rocky Glen Fund-raiser
Friends of Rocky Glen will benefit from a fund-raiser from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at the John S. Rhodell Brewery, 619 S.W. Water Street, Peoria. Donations will be welcome. The event includes free snacks, a slide show on Rocky…
Volunteer Shuttle Drivers Needed for New Service at Proctor
Proctor Hospital is recruiting for volunteer courtesy shuttle drivers. The courtesy shuttle will run Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Volunteer drivers are needed for four-hour shifts daily from 6:00-10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; and 2:00 – 6:00…