Nancy Utesch has a quotation inscribed on a stone in her kitchen, right above the stove: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” This quote from Antoine de…
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Why is Dewberry, an architectural firm that does business with the city, sponsoring the State of the City address?
by Billy Dennis • • Comments Off on Why is Dewberry, an architectural firm that does business with the city, sponsoring the State of the City address?
I got the following press release: “The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual State of the City Address with Peoria Mayor Ardis TOMORROW- Tuesday, January 28 at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. Nearly 600 people have reserved…
Little love
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on Little love
Most of us only understand love at a surface level—a warm feeling, a bouquet of flowers, a compliment, a listening ear. Elusive and mysterious, love is so much more. Sadly, it often goes unnoticed when it shows up. One story,…
Age is a matter of perspective
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Age is a matter of perspective
One of my young, fun friends was lamenting the fact that she is soon to turn 40. Her reasons for being hesitant to enter that new decade of life are genuine and understandable. She said time goes by so quickly…
West Peoria News for February 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for February 2014
CityLink is having a public hearing about adding Sunday Service at West Peoria City Hall on Friday, February 28 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at City…
Happenings for February 2014
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Happenings for February 2014
Feb 6 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Page Turners Book Club – “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins at the Dunlap Library. (309) 243-5716. Feb 6 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – “Belly Dancing: You Can Do It!” Call to register:…
Thoughts on Midwest winters
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Thoughts on Midwest winters
Snow in the forecast is never to my liking. It’s lovely on Christmas Eve – provided all streets and driveways are clear – and perhaps some lingering snowflakes the next morning to add some holiday charm. But December 26, it…
Tweets Twitters and Onomatopoeia
by Dale Goodner • • Comments Off on Tweets Twitters and Onomatopoeia
Amid solitude and snow, the sound of “chick-a-dee-dee-dee,” gives voice to the winter wind. That one-of-a-kind call is so common and recognizable it gives the chickadee its unusual name. This familiar bird may be tiny but it has a very…
West Peoria News for January 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for January 2014
Remember that landscape waste pickup has ended for the season and will return in April. All streets within West Peoria are designated as emergency snow routes. It is unlawful to park any vehicles on city streets anytime within 12 hours…
Vatican questionnaire not distributed to area laity
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Vatican questionnaire not distributed to area laity
In the New Testament, Jesus says, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches,” and “Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Nevertheless, it’s unclear whether Pope Francis will be able to…