DeWayne Bartels is dead. He died the way he wanted to, working on a story. His wife found him sitting on the floor of their home, hunched over his laptop. DeWayne was a former co-worker of mine at the Peoria Times-Observer.…
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Candles, Cookies & Storms
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on Candles, Cookies & Storms
He clopped up to my door in his fireman rain boots proudly holding his new umbrella and pronounced, “It’s going to rain Grammy!” I could hardly contain my joy at seeing my precious grandson, four-years old and all grown up,…
Serendipity: How many can say, ‘I loved my job?’
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Serendipity: How many can say, ‘I loved my job?’
Job searchers are advised to consider familiar, favorite places when looking for employment. That’s precisely what I did in the early spring of 2001. I wanted part-time work where I could feel comfortable in a business environment, and make a…
West Peoria News for August 2012
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for August 2012
Peoria POPS Orchestra’s Swing Band will present the season’s final Concert In the Park on Sunday, August 12th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation Complex. The West Peoria Residents’ Association and the Peoria Park District invite you to grab your…
Musings for August 2012
by Joanne Fought • • Comments Off on Musings for August 2012
Another time for Musings, and as usual I am running like a chicken with my head off. Jason is in the hospital again, and I am trying to see him a couple times a day as well as working at…
Technology at your Fingertips
by Tammy Finch • • Comments Off on Technology at your Fingertips
I recently attended a comedy show and the comedian asked that people put their phones away and appreciate the “experience.” I laughed but realized that many people are missing out on what’s happening around them. I saw a video on…
Happenings for August 2012
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Happenings for August 2012
Aug 2 – CEFCU Jazz Series features the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra at the CEFCU Center Stage from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission FREE. This FREE series features local jazz artists & is supported by CEFCU & the Illinois Jazz Society. Aug 2…
Obsolete Already?
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Obsolete Already?
Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan insisted in 1963, “The Times They Are A-Changin.’” While he was addressing issues more profound than technology or consumerism, the lyrics still ring true. If we weren’t into his music then, we can sing it now!…
Ingersoll, Independence Day & Freedom!
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Ingersoll, Independence Day & Freedom!
The bronze statue at the foot of Glen Oak Park is one of the few local landmarks linking Peoria and Robert Ingersoll. July is perhaps one of the best times to remember Ingersoll, who not only died in July (1899), but delivered…
No buses on Sunday? This issue won’t walk away
by Billy Dennis • • Comments Off on No buses on Sunday? This issue won’t walk away
“This is a really, really bad situation,” said Gregory Johnson. He’s a cashier at the East Peoria Kroger’s Store. He normally takes the bus to work. Except Sunday. On Sunday he walks. And it isn’t for the exercise. The problem…