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Amy VandeVelde discusses the impact of media on children and parenting and how to use Critical Thinking Strategies to parent effectively in this new digital age.
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Story Lady Nona reads "Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!" and talks about hibernating animals
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Author Michael Perry reads from his work and answers audience questions.
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Seventy-seven chamber members and guests enjoyed the October 9th Puttin' On Pekin breakfast. Dave Osborn from Trouble Free Plumbing won the early prize, while Bruce Hoerr from Winpak won the late prize. The Spotlight on Business was presented to Arlene Heine-Meyer from World Wide Travel. The Blue Ribbon Award was presented to Jackie Hammond who owns the apartments on the corner of 5th and Broadway. Jim McConoughey, CEO of the Heartland Partnership, presented a regional economic update. Recorded on October 9, 2009
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Bradley President Joanne Glasser gives the keynote at the 12th annual Community & Business Recognition Luncheon, held October 8, 2009 at the Pekin Country Club. Listen to this podcast to hear not only President Glasser's keynote, but all the businesses recognized.
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World Traveler Bill Gardner talks about Australia, providing an overview of the country and then highlights from his trip to Australia
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Professional organizer Kate Varness shares tips and tricks for organizing your paper.
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The Story Lady reads "Excuse me but that's my book"
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Josh Bradshaw, of the Pekin Daily Times, shares information on the manual settings on your camera, allowing you greater control over the pictures you take.
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Eddy Weiss, of Chasing4Life, discuss storm chasing and disaster preparedness at the Pekin Public Library on June 18, 2009 Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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Brian Carroll demonstrates the basics on selecting and using your iPod and navigating the iTunes software. Recorded June 17, 2009. Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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Joe Metzka Trio performs at the Pekin Public Library on April 29, 2009 Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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Hani Bashray speaks about his experience growing up in the Sudan and about his experiences coming to America in 2001. Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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The Pekin Chamber of Commerce Presents its Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Paul Sebesta, the director at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria. Recorded April 27, 2009 Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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Bob Blackwell of the Pekin Park District speaks about the park and answers questions. Also, the committee presents Business Awards. Recorded Friday, April 3, 2009. Funding for this grant project was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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