As co-chairmen of the third annual Washington Fine Arts Festival, we would like to thank those who helped make this event another great success!
I read that the county formed a sub committee to investigate the possible privatization of the Tazewell County Jail.
Well, the sub committee members can close up shop and go home because two statements by Sheriff Huston printed in the May 29 Pekin Times tell it all.
Almost three years ago, seven people came together to start the Washington to Peoria St. Jude Run after several years of participating in the Bloomington-Normal to Peoria St. Jude Run. The committee decided that although it was fun to run through our community with the Bloomington team, Washington really needed its own run.
When I heard that you made the call to The Chamber of Commerce to volunteer three rooms to accommodate the Taste of Washington because of bad weather I felt so proud of your actions.
My usual cynicism turned to “what a great joy to li
The Taste of Washington 2010, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 20, was a great success in spite of the uncertain weather and change of venue.
While on a vacation to Panama City Beach last week, we made a last minute decision to drive east towards Orlando rather than north back home, to attend the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on the Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios. Despite the anticipated crowds and leaving at 3 a.m. from Panama City Beach, the park was totally worth the extra miles, admission cost, almost unbearable heat and humidity and extremely long lines — a 6 to 8 hour wait for some! When I saw my son, Carson’s reaction, I knew I had made the right decision! After all, he is a Harry Potter fanatic!
On behalf of the Washington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff we wish to thank the community for a wonderful Cherry Festival 2010.
On June 6, Mr. William “Bill” Bradle, a life-long Washingtonian, was the unfortunate victim of a domestic situation in his home at the hands of his son, Douglas Bradle. Douglas Bradle was arrested and charged by the Washington Police Department as a result of this incident. Needless to say, incidents of domestic violence are very painful and complicated for any family to deal with.
We recently received a letter from the District 51 school board explaining the financial problems they are having. The Journal Star has been running a series of stories about the severity of the school financial problems because of the inadequate state funding. I have not read or heard much, if any in the way of solutions except for the state to raise taxes so they can pay the bills. I believe it is time for Washington to get their act together and put a plan together to CONSOLIDATE the three districts (50, 51 and 52).
On behalf of the Washington Fire Department and our personnel, I would like to express our thanks to Joe Russell for his generous donation and continued support. After Joe found out that the treadmill that was in place at our station was getting older and worn out, he donated a newer, used treadmill to replace the old, worn out one.
To all in the Washington community:
WOW! You really went all out for us.
Re: the recent letters to the editor regarding Sara Palin and her quitting her job as the governor of Alaska.
Being an Illinois resident, there are times I wish our own governors would have resigned instead of having to be impeached and/or sent to prison.
K. Dinkins
I am writing in response to an article entitled, “Reactions, Opinions of Palin’s Planned Visit Vary Greatly,” written by Jennifer Freeman in the Feb. 3 edition of the paper. I found that article limited in scope and incredibly biased towards the Palin visit. Words such as “polarizing,” and “quasi-political celebrity” instantly demonstrated your news editor’s political leanings.
The jaw-dropping news that Sarah Palin would be the inaugural “Lessons For Leaders” speaker at Five Points Washington hatches a snake’s nest of questions.
