Lilacs blossoming in the spring will always be a cherished and poignant reminder to me of Elizabeth. She and I knew each other for ten years and a few days. For the first five years, we saw each other twice…
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West Peoria News for June 2011
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The thirteenth annual Jamboree Run is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00 a.m. It is a 4-mile run through a portion of West Peoria. All runners must register by 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4th. Applications can be picked up…
Happenings for June 2011
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June 1 – Kick off for the annual summer “Brown Bag-It” weekly events on Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Peoria County Courthouse Place. Call 681-0696. Admission free. June 1 – 4 – Annual Washington Cherry Festival…
The Beauty of Nature Mixed with Memoir: Tom Lerczak’s New Book ‘Side Channels’
by Stella Link • • Comments Off on The Beauty of Nature Mixed with Memoir: Tom Lerczak’s New Book ‘Side Channels’
Tom Lerczak’s love of birding and nature has resonated throughout his life and has helped him create an amazing new book “Side Channels: A Collection of Nature Writing and Memoir.” “Side Channels” is beautifully illustrated, passionately written, and flows gracefully…
Anti-terrorism Expert Spoke in Peoria
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by Celeste Restrepo According to Ray Semko, everyone has the power enhance the security of our families, businesses and our country and we all need to assume that responsibility. Semko, also known as the D*I*C*E* Man, was recently in Peoria…
Koehler Opens Farmers’ Markets to More Entrepreneurs
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State Senator Dave Koehler’s (D-Peoria) proposal to open farmers’ markets to home-made products is on its way to the governor’s desk. The bill allows private citizens to sell baked goods and other safe food products made in their own homes…
Illinois Small Business Leaders to Receive SBA Regional Honors
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SBA Regional Administrator Marianne Markowitz will visit the state’s top small business leaders and recognize them with the 2011 Region V Small Business Awards. The Award acknowledges these businesses on their outstanding achievements on behalf of small businesses in Illinois…
Kindermusik Village with Seniors – A multi-generational experience
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You’re never too young, or too old, to enjoy music and movement! Kindermusik Village With Seniors is a unique intergenerational class with benefits for parents, babies and older adults. Dates are on Sundays, June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule June 2011
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of June 2011. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more mfortable exams. June 1 – Heartland Community Health Clinic Peoria,…
Golf Hole Sponsors Needed for LWML Golf Scramble at WeaverRidge
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Golf hole sponsorships are needed for “Tee Up 4 Mites,” a charity golf outing sponsored by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), on Wednesday, June 22, at WeaverRidge Golf Course. The cost is $100. Each sponsor will be recognized with…