It didn’t take long after high school for Billy Joe Klagmire to discover that work of any kind ‘sorta’ gets in a person’s way of living. Even as a child he despised work with a passion and would always digress…
Columns
Know all the rules before jumping on retirement plan bandwagons
by Roger Larson • • Comments Off on Know all the rules before jumping on retirement plan bandwagons
“Converting from a traditional to a Roth IRA is a hot topic this year,” according to Karen Chan, CFP® and consumer and family economics educator with University of Illinois Extension. “As of 2010, anyone is eligible to convert. This is…
Remembering — Straight Talk March 2010
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Remembering — Straight Talk March 2010
It was a shock to learn of the untimely death of Brad Horton. I’ve known Brad for years. Those at City Hall knew him as Township Assessor and over at the Courthouse people there knew him as County Recorder of…
District 150 needs business, board to clean house
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on District 150 needs business, board to clean house
As Peorians anticipate School District 150 interim superintendent Norm Durflinger’s formal recommendation to the board on changes in staffing, the thought of other changes comes to mind. If administrations in business, government or any human institution sometimes deflect criticism by…
Northern exposure — Dale’s Column March 2010
by Dale Goodner • • Comments Off on Northern exposure — Dale’s Column March 2010
Going south for the winter… even for only part of it, is appealing. Many retirees avoid the cold and hole up across the south from Florida to Texas to Arizona… venturing back northward only after the Vernal Equinox in March,…
I was banned — City Beat March 2010
by Billy Dennis • • Comments Off on I was banned — City Beat March 2010
I suppose I have no choice but to comment on what happened to me last month’s at Peoria School District 150 headquarters. I was banned. Or more accurately, I was prevented from attending a press conference. Only it wasn’t a…
Be Still: Doors and Windows column March 2010
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on Be Still: Doors and Windows column March 2010
Stillness: wouldn’t that be lovely? Most of us can barely remember what that feels like. I’m learning a new type of stillness through silence. If you read my column last month, you know that I committed to a 28-day challenge…
If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all! Serendipity column March 2010
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all! Serendipity column March 2010
Sensitivity to body size, weight, BMI or physical appearance seems a genetic trait in my family. We’re not overly large people, but we are appreciative of good food especially at social events. One son-in-law says we discuss food in greater…
West Peoria News for March 2010
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for March 2010
The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Lt. Hartwig will continue his talk on self defense – don’t miss it. A Neighborhood Watch word of caution: Beware of door-to-door solicitors. Keep…
Get ready for spring greening
by Roger Larson • • Comments Off on Get ready for spring greening
Is anyone ready for the “greening” of spring? It seems that winter, and its accompanying snow, has graced us with its presence long enough. In order to paint some “green” thoughts for you, The Peoria County Office would like to…