The shuttle launch was cool, but…
…I’m looking forward to the next stage of exploration: going back to the moon and beyond! Someday I’d like to actually be in Florida to watch a rocket launch.
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All is well… I think
Several readers have informed me that my site has been infected with some sort of malware. I think (and hope!) that I’ve finally found and eradicated the problem. I opened up a support ticket with my hosting company, but they told me they couldn’t do anything and suggested I download my subfolder and run a … Continue reading All is well… I think
In happier news….
Baseball season started again this week. That’s right — the boys of summer are back! Whitey’s recently got new high-definition televisions, too. That will make watching the Cardinals go to the World Series this year all the better. Do you realize the last time the Cardinals won the World Series was 2006? That’s three years … Continue reading In happier news….
About those “Build the Block” banners on light poles…
Some have been wondering why the “Build the Block” campaign is able to put banners on the light poles around the city and who pays to put them up and take them down. I asked Interim City Manager Henry Holling about that issue and received this response: Good day Mr. Summers. Thanks for your inquiry … Continue reading About those “Build the Block” banners on light poles…
“Journalism of regular citizens … alongside that of professionals”
In my last post, I referenced an article on a Seattle website called Crosscut.com. Here’s a little bit about that site: Based in Seattle, Crosscut is a guide to local and Northwest news, a place to report and discuss local news, and a platform for new tools to convey local news. The journalism of regular … Continue reading “Journalism of regular citizens … alongside that of professionals”
New theme… maybe
You may notice that I’ve switched my theme. I’ve been using a WordPress theme called Wu-Coco for, oh I don’t know, maybe three years? I rarely fiddle with the theme on my blog since it can be disorienting, but I felt like maybe this January it could use some freshening up. So now I’m using … Continue reading New theme… maybe
More historic landmark applications a good thing… mostly
According to this week’s “Issues Update” from the City, historic landmark applications in Peoria are up. “In the past two years, 2007 and 2006,” the report states, “a total of two landmark applications were filed for Irving School and Glen Oak Park.” In 2008, however, there have been four: Amvets Post #64 (237 NE Monroe), … Continue reading More historic landmark applications a good thing… mostly
“Hi, boss? I’m going to be a little late….”
No, this is not my car or my house, thankfully. But I do feel bad for whoever woke up this morning and discovered this sight as they were getting ready for work: The tree was not only on top of the car, but also blocking westbound Columbia Terrace, just west of University St., in the … Continue reading “Hi, boss? I’m going to be a little late….”
Wolfmeyer: “It’s not my role…to meet with individuals”
Diane Vespa, parent of two Kellar Primary School students, would like to meet with representatives of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education to discuss her concerns about the board’s decision to shorten the school day. Here’s the shocking response she received from Board Member Debbie Wolfmeyer: Mrs. Vespa – I must respectfully decline your … Continue reading Wolfmeyer: “It’s not my role…to meet with individuals”
Heights wants it both ways… again
Peoria Heights is a funny place. First, the Village kicks Pioneer Industrial Railway off the line for a couple of years, saying that their contract has expired. Then when Pioneer regains operating authority, the Village complains that Pioneer hasn’t been keeping up their end of the contract. That’s like locking the busboy out of the … Continue reading Heights wants it both ways… again