Polly Barton and Carlotta Bielfeldt, co-chairs of the Power of Play Campaign, announced today that the Campaign will NOT host a Special Event Fundraiser on Friday, February 10, 2012, and that you’re NOT invited! This non-event event will NOT include…
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Peoria County Genealogical Society Seeks Assistance to Locate Veterans of the War of 1812
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Peoria County Genealogical Society Seeks Assistance to Locate Veterans of the War of 1812
The Peoria County Genealogical Society needs your help! They are currently working with the Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to locate and honor the veterans buried in Peoria county cemeteries who served in the War of 1812. If you…
The Un-lived Life of Russell Stone a novelette, part twelve
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on The Un-lived Life of Russell Stone a novelette, part twelve
Rachel is in the lobby of the Afterglow Journey Center, baffled by her receptionist’s hesitation on answering her question. “Tina, I was just talking with Mrs. Stone an hour ago. Is she still cleaning out Mr. Stone’s room or isn’t…
Tazewell County Jaycees October Trunk-Or-Treat: Community Service for Families This Halloween
by Stella Link • • Comments Off on Tazewell County Jaycees October Trunk-Or-Treat: Community Service for Families This Halloween
The Tazewell County Jaycees annual Trunk-Or-Treat event in Fondulac Plaza in East Peoria, Illinois was another hit this year with families living in the area wanting to celebrate Halloween with their children. Additionally, the Trunk-Or-Treat event showcases area businesses ability…
Dungeon of Darkness: Pekin’s Premiere Haunt Scares Up Great Business in 2011
by Stella Link • • Comments Off on Dungeon of Darkness: Pekin’s Premiere Haunt Scares Up Great Business in 2011
Dungeon of Darkness, Pekin, Illinois’ longest running haunt, had a great Halloween season this year with the integration of new rooms and new scares. The haunted attraction, ran by Matt Ruder, his wife Beth Ruder, and Dennis Shea as well…
Pathways of Faith
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Pathways of Faith
Love is a basic tenet of Christianity and Reverend Steve Barch has devoted his life to sharing God’s love with others. The paths of such a vocation have been varied, but the journey continues to offer him many opportunities to…
Shop Talk: Small businesses highlighted
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Haddad’s Downtown – a new family-owned restaurant The owners of this new restaurant, Haddad’s Downtown are Andy Speck and Rita Haddad Speck. This writer has been following their story since it opened, which was in March 2011. You may know…
Dad gets beat up a little
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My nephew Noah’s car was T-boned by a UPS semi earlier this month. Noah was banged up, but Dad suffered some broken ribs. They ran a bunch of tests on him in the ER, and they kept him overnight for…
West Peoria News for October 2011
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The West Peoria Firefighters’ Association is planning their annual raffle and fund –raising hog roast at Crusen’s, 2117 Farmington Road on Sunday, October 16th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Your firefighters will be going door-to-door selling the fund-raiser tickets. Tickets…
A Closing No One Wanted
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on A Closing No One Wanted
Numbers can give reasons for unfavorable decisions, but they can’t tell the stories of how such decisions affect people’s lives. If the income is not enough to pay the bills, a business or agency closes, even when much good is…