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Today's Date is Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
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-the article below is provided by Sharon McBride on the first of every month... WEST PEORIA NEWS The twelfth four-mile Jamboree Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 starting at 7:00 AM. There is also a two-mile walk for those who do not wish to do the four-mile run. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners for male and female runners. The youngest and oldest runners will also receive prizes. There is also a male and female winner for the first to finish in each of the following age brackets: 18 and under, 19-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61 and over. Registration forms are available at West Peoria City Hall. Help is needed. To volunteer as a course monitor or to help with registration, refreshments or trophy distribution, contact Beth Gilbert at (309) 339-9731 or vp2@westpeoriaresidents.org. The West Peoria Jamboree Committee announces the events of the 24th Annual Jamboree on Saturday, June 6th. The day starts with the 7:00 Jamboree Run & Walk. From 1:00 – 5:00 PM, a blood drive will be held in the basement of the Franciscan Center. 4:00 – 7:00 PM is scheduled for the Scout Carnival with games and prizes for participants. Madison 221 will perform from 6:00 until 10:00 PM. Madison 221 plays a wide range of music from country to rock that spans five decades of music. Join your neighbors, friends and family at the Franciscan Center grounds for the food, music, family fun, games and drinks that are available there. You may wish to bring lawn chairs to better enjoy the event. This is an ongoing event that continues to grow each year and is hosted by West Peoria organizations and governments. The community of West Peoria, Troop & Pack 11 and the West Peoria Lions Club extend an invitation to join the 4th of July Parade and Flag Raising celebration. This special day brings a feeling of community togetherness and heartfelt patriotism that truly touches the spirit. We are quite proud of coordinating the longest-running 4th of July parade in Central Illinois and will be honored if you and/or your organization join us. The 40th annual parade steps off at 10:00 AM on the morning of the 4th. Line-up begins at 8:30 AM at the corner of Rohmann and Sterling Avenues. A parade information center will be located on the corner of Rohmann and Sterling. When the parade steps off, it will travel Sterling to Moss, to Waverly, left to Rohmann where it turns and continues right onto Sterling again to conclude at the Franciscan Recreation Complex at the intersection of Sterling and Heading. At the end of the parade, people will gather for the Flag Raising Ceremony at the community flag pole located at the West Peoria War Veterans Memorial at the park. This is a route change from years past. Feel free to call Mark at 472-4258 or e-mail him at mwrhel@comcast.net with any questions. Applications for participation in the parade can be picked up at City Hall, Haddad's West Peoria Market or by contacting Mark Wrhel at 472-4258 or e-mail mwrhel@comcast.net. This event has grown every year and the sponsors are always looking for a few volunteers to help with the parade. If you have interest in helping with this year’s parade, please contact Mark Wrhel at any of his contact media listed. This year we will be most fortunate to have the Marching Band from Clonmel, Ireland (Peoria’s sister city) participate in our parade. The band started by the town of Clonmel 40 years ago has won international awards for their performances. There are approximately 135 individuals coming including band members (ages 13-22) and chaperones. They are being sponsored by the Clonmel Sister City organization and will perform in concert on July 3rd at the Glen Oak band shell as well as march in our parade. The West Peoria Lions Club will present all 106 members and 29 adults traveling with the band the club pin denoting the July 4th Parade. They are on sale to the public for only $5 each which will help offset the cost of the135 pins that will be presented to band members and adults. Pins are available at Haddad’s Market. State Representative Jehan Gordon’s traveling office hours include two hours the first Friday of each month from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at West Peoria City Hall. Representative Gordon will have a staff member there to listen to concerns and questions from her constituents in the area. New Residents may pick up a Welcome Packet at City Hall on Mondays thru Fridays between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. “Plant Pride…Not Litter” signs are available at City Hall. House Numbers for the rear of your house are also available. These numbers are helpful in emergency situations, ambulance and/or fire calls. The census is coming in 2010. Please make sure to complete the paperwork when it comes to your home. The census count means more federal and state tax dollars for the City of West Peoria. Spring is here and summer is around the corner making it time to start cleaning up your yard. Here are some guidelines for keeping your neighborhood clean. Residents are responsible for maintaining a clean area from the middle of their streets to the middle of their allies. Landscape waste pickup is included in your Waste Management bill and is picked up every Friday at the curb. Be sure to check your section of the alleyway for branches, weeds, trash etc. In order for lawn waste to be picked up, it must be kept separate from other trash and in proper lawn waste bags or containers marked for landscape waste. Limbs must be cut into lengths no longer than five feet and bundled with twine or rope for removal. It is the resident's responsibility to keep their section of the alley free of trash, their grass mowed and weeds trimmed at all times. Garbage must be kept in a garbage can with a tight-fitting lid. Plastic bags are not allowed to replace trash containers, or for lawn waste use. There must be enough garbage cans/lids for all trash on the property. Trash on the ground must be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent rodent problems. Please make sure to clean up after your animals. Animal waste attracts rats and other rodents. |
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West Peoria News Continued: REMINDER: As of October, 2007, there is no burning of any type of waste (landscape waste, garbage, etc.) in the City of West Peoria. All trash pickup is now at the curb, with the exception of a few streets that are inaccessible for curbside pick up. Landscape waste pickup is included in your Waste Management bill and is picked up every Friday at the curb until the end of the year. Recycling Service is offered by Waste Management for $5.75 per month. This is picked up at the curb every other Friday all year. Recycle Bins can be purchased at City Hall for $5.00 each. Spring and summer storms can bring down tree limbs. The following is the West Peoria Policy On Storm Damage Tree Limb Pickup. (This also applies to winter storms.) The City of West Peoria will pick up limbs from storm damaged trees during regular working hours 7 AM - 4 PM, the week following a storm. Limbs should not be larger than 4 inches in diameter. All limbs should be pulled to the curb with the cut ends pointed in the same direction and in small piles (3 - 4 feet high). Do not put limbs or other tree parts in the alley. Limbs or tree parts larger than 4 inches in diameter should be cut in pieces no longer than 3 feet and not more than 50 pounds and placed at the curb. No bagged or piles of leaves or other debris will be collected. All limbs or tree parts from trees on city property will be taken care of by the city. All limbs and tree parts must be placed at the curb within 10 days following the storm for the city to pick up. In special circumstances, please call City Hall at 674-1993 The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch meeting will be Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM in City Hall. Deputy Watkins will detail recent crimes in West Peoria. The public is invited. During this spring, several thefts from vehicles were reported in West Peoria and in each case the vehicles were not locked. Deputy Watkins recommends locking your vehicle at all times even if it is stored in your garage. The West Peoria Residents’ Association will then meet at 6:30 PM at following that meeting at the City Hall. Another successful Clean-up Day was held on April 25th that resulted in a much cleaner community for us. Kelly Abraham, Clean-up Day coordinator, thanks all who participated and/or helped. The Annual Government Day was held at both the new city garage and at city hall this year. 47 students learned about both township and city government. West Peoria Township swore in a new board on May 18th. Sharon Kennedy is now a trustee on this board. The City’s residential paint reimbursement program still has funds available. This program offers reimbursement of paint costs to residents who wish to paint the exterior of their home or accessory structures (sheds, storage units or garages). Reimbursement is granted for exterior paint only. Participants purchasing paint in the City of West Peoria receive reimbursement of 50% of the total paint costs, up to a maximum of $250. If the paint is not purchased in West Peoria, the maximum amount reimbursed will be 30% of total paint costs, up to $250. Paint is available in West Peoria at Ace Hardware at 2504 W Rohmann Ave. Reimbursement of receipts will be received upon completion of the projects. Residents can pick up a copy of the guidelines and application at West Peoria City Hall, 2506 W Rohmann Ave. They can also be found on the city website: www.cityofwestpeoria.com. If you have any questions, call City Hall at 674-1993. Real estate tax bills were mailed to West Peoria residents the first week in May. Taxes may be paid at the South Side Bank, 2427 W. Rohmann Ave or mailed to the Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main St., G15, Peoria IL 61602. Installment stubs from tax bills are now required at the time of payment. All checks must be made payable to: Peoria County Tax Collector. The first installment of the taxes is due June 9, 2009 with the second due September 9, 2009. June 2009 Word |
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