Moss-Bradley February 2012 Newsletter
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February 2012 Next Membership Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 1 Social 6:30 p.m. Meeng 7:00 p.m. Westminster Hall, 1420 W. Moss Guest: Chief Brian Joschko, University Police Department at Bradley University M ONTHLY M ESSENGER Reflection on neighborhood events over the past year and planning for the next year lead once again to the question “What makes this a good place to live?” ere are, of course, many answers to the question, but one important answer is the willingness of residents to pitch in and help with this week’s or this month’s project. All those Moss-Bradley signature events, such as the Hanging of the Greens, the Moss Avenue Sale, the annual potluck, the vibrant membership meetings, publication of the Monthly Messen- ger—all of them depend on numerous volunteers. Look at the tasks performed by those volunteers and you will find that added together they have a big impact—even though individually they may be so small they may go unnoticed. ese volunteer efforts define the Moss Bradley Residential Association and the neighborhood we live in. Many contributions keep this organiza- tion going. Some take only a little time and occur infrequently. Some must be done every month and take more time. Almost all of them bring multiple peo- ple together to accomplish a common goal, and thereby help create the cement that holds us together and makes us as sturdy as these old houses we love. ere is something you can do to make your life better by making the neighbor- hood better. e task may seem small and inconsequential, but it will make a difference. Consider asking one of the Board members listed on the back of this newsletter, “What can I do to help?” I guarantee, we will find some- thing that suits you. As my predecessor was fond of saying, “After all, it’s the Moss-Bradley way.” Rod Lorenz President, Moss-Bradley Residential Association A Letter from the President Hats Off to the Greens Team Submitted by Joanne Bannon e Moss-Bradley neighborhood is full of “do-ers”—people who are ready and willing to get a job done, regardless of the payoff or recognition! e do-ers came out again this year in full force to make our neighborhood festive for the holidays and then to clean it up after the New Year! Many thanks to the following 2011-2012 Greens Team who helped hang and/or remove more than 2, 200 feet of roping on the Moss- Bradley lightposts: 10 Members of PKA Fraternity, Jim Evanhuis, Skip Cravens, Tim Shaw, John Timmerman, John and Marcy Marter, Nick Cowley, Bob Monier, Jason & Melinda Breede, John & Cindy McLean, Paul Masick, Wayne & Tatiana Johnson, Bruce Zilkowski, Brian Buralli and Maureen Matthews (with Cottage District helpers), Rod Lorenz, Joe Merkle, Andrew Rand, Sid Ruckreigel, Joe Vilmos, and Michael Covert. If you are interested in joining this enthusiastic and productive bunch, mark your calendars for the Saturday before anksgiving 2012 – the date (weather permitting) we will hang greens for next season! BU Campus Coalition Submitted by Lyndsey Hawkins, Coordinator of Alcohol Education & Awareness Programs at Bradley University About one year ago, Bradley University formed a Campus Coalition to address sub- stance abuse issues on and around campus. e coalition consists of many Bradley University staff members, but also Jim Evenhuis from your own neighborhood! Quarterly, the coalition meets to discuss pressing issues and brainstorms solutions to any problems. Issues that directly affect the local neighborhoods include how to encourage responsible citizenship of students living in rental properties, absentee landlords, nuisance properties, ordinances, and more. If you have any ideas or ways to contribute to the coalition, contact Lyndsey at [email protected].
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Transcript of Moss-Bradley February 2012 Newsletter
February 2012
Next Membership Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 1Social 6:30 p.m.
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Westminster Hall, 1420 W. Moss
Guest: Chief Brian Joschko, University Police Department
at Bradley University
Monthly Messenger
Reflection on neighborhood events over the past year and planning for the next year lead once again to the question “What makes this a good place to live?” There are, of course, many answers to the question, but one important answer is the willingness of residents to pitch in and help with this week’s or this month’s project.
All those Moss-Bradley signature events, such as the Hanging of the Greens, the Moss Avenue Sale, the annual potluck, the vibrant membership meetings, publication of the Monthly Messen-ger—all of them depend on numerous volunteers. Look at the tasks performed by those volunteers and you will find that added together they have a big impact—even though individually they may be so small they may go unnoticed. These volunteer efforts define the Moss Bradley Residential Association and the neighborhood we live in.
Many contributions keep this organiza-tion going. Some take only a little time and occur infrequently. Some must be done every month and take more time. Almost all of them bring multiple peo-ple together to accomplish a common goal, and thereby help create the cement that holds us together and makes us as sturdy as these old houses we love.
There is something you can do to make your life better by making the neighbor-hood better. The task may seem small and inconsequential, but it will make a difference. Consider asking one of the Board members listed on the back of this newsletter, “What can I do to help?” I guarantee, we will find some-thing that suits you. As my predecessor was fond of saying, “After all, it’s the Moss-Bradley way.”
Rod LorenzPresident, Moss-Bradley Residential Association
A Letter from the PresidentHats Off to the Greens Team Submitted by Joanne Bannon The Moss-Bradley neighborhood is full of “do-ers”—people who are ready and willing to get a job done, regardless of the payoff or recognition! The do-ers came out again this year in full force to make our neighborhood festive for the holidays and then to clean it up after the New Year! Many thanks to the following 2011-2012 Greens Team who helped hang and/or remove more than 2, 200 feet of roping on the Moss-Bradley lightposts: 10 Members of PKA Fraternity, Jim Evanhuis, Skip Cravens, Tim Shaw, John Timmerman, John and Marcy Marter, Nick Cowley, Bob Monier, Jason & Melinda Breede, John & Cindy McLean, Paul Masick, Wayne & Tatiana Johnson, Bruce Zilkowski, Brian Buralli and Maureen Matthews (with Cottage District helpers), Rod Lorenz, Joe Merkle, Andrew Rand, Sid Ruckreigel, Joe Vilmos, and Michael Covert. If you are interested in joining this enthusiastic and productive bunch, mark your calendars for the Saturday before Thanksgiving 2012 – the date (weather permitting) we will hang greens for next season!
BU Campus CoalitionSubmitted by Lyndsey Hawkins, Coordinator of Alcohol Education & Awareness Programs at Bradley UniversityAbout one year ago, Bradley University formed a Campus Coalition to address sub-stance abuse issues on and around campus. The coalition consists of many Bradley University staff members, but also Jim Evenhuis from your own neighborhood! Quarterly, the coalition meets to discuss pressing issues and brainstorms solutions to any problems. Issues that directly affect the local neighborhoods include how to encourage responsible citizenship of students living in rental properties, absentee landlords, nuisance properties, ordinances, and more. If you have any ideas or ways to contribute to the coalition, contact Lyndsey at [email protected].
2 – Monthly Messenger – February 2012
Open Volleyball at Franciscan Rec Complex
Mondays, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
These self-refereed pick-up games for ages 18+ are just $3 per visit or get a
punch card at $20 for 10 visits. Just drop in!
Franciscan Recreation Complex 908 Sterling Avenue in West Peoria
www.peoriaparks.org or call 677-6705.
live Music corner
Saturday, Feb. 11 – Live music by Cosmic Crisis. Fieldhouse Bar in Cam-pustown. 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill in Campus-town, 1200 W. Main St. No cover charge. Call 494-9600.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Feb 28 – Live music by Cheryl Rodey. Fieldhouse Bar in Campustown. 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill in Campustown, 1200 W. Main St. No cover charge. Call 494-9600.
Sunday, Feb. 19 – Central Illinois Jazz Society presents Brian Choban Jazz Quintet. The Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Brian Choban Jazz Quintet at 7:15 p.m. The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane. Call 692-5330.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 – “Banker Hours” series of the Peoria Symphony presents “Cinderhood! – Chicago Opera Play House” at the GAR Hall, 416 Hamilton, at noon and 2:00 p.m. A humorous musical for the whole family combining Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. Bring a lunch and enjoy the music. Free.
Local Art EventsSubmitted by Bradley University Galleries
Power and Place: Paul ShambroomExhibition dates: Jan. 16 – Feb. 17, 2012
Feb. 9 – Lecture by Paul Shambroom – Bunn Lecturer in Photography. 5:00 p.m. Horowitz Auditorium, Global Communications Center. Re-ception: Feb. 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Heuser Art Gallery Free.
Feb. 23 – Lecture by Joseph Michael Essex. 5:00 p.m. Horowitz Audito-rium, Global Communications Center. Free.
Fieldhouse Hosts Trivia NightsSubmitted by Michelle Renick
Every Monday, join in for LIVE TRIVIA! This month, we host trivia on Mondays, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, and Feb.27, starting at 7:00 p.m. ... with prizes! The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill in Campustown, 1200 W. Main St. For more information, call 494-9600 or visit fieldhousepeoria.com.
thru the Windshield
How do we look to those passing by?Observations ... questions ... hopes ... concernsCompiled by Marjorie Klise
One September morning in 2011, the answer to the newspaper’s “Crypto-quote” was one that definitely resonated with me:
Community is gathering around the fire and listening to someonetell us a story.
This is such a perfect example of what our neighborhood is all about.
At large civic gatherings we listen to our government tell us the story of what is happening in Peoria and what is planned for our future. We listen and learn.
At commission gatherings we hear the stories of particular problems and op-portunities. We listen and take action.
At our monthly neighborhood gather-ings we hear from our neighbors in or-der to help when needed. We welcome new friends and their stories. We say goodbye to those who leave us and keep their stories close to our hearts.
On our front porches we listen to some very personal stories of sorrow and joy and we offer support and encourage-ment. We laugh and we cry. We listen to honor our past. We listen to invigo-rate the present. We listen and envision the potential of a vibrant future. Our community gathers and listens and learns.
Send us your observations, story ideas or feedback! E-mail Kelly at [email protected]
Editor’s Note: A few of our writers are taking a break this month. We will see them back next month!
Calendar compiled by Amy Blain
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Moss-Bradley Membership Meeting Social - 6:30 pm Meeting - 7 pm
2Zoning Commission 1 pm City Hall Room 400
3 4
5Bradley Faculty Recital - Dr. Alison Robuck, oboe 3 pm -Dingeldine Music Center - $5/Students Free
6 7 8 9 10 11
12MSCS Broadway Lights & Opera Stars -3 pm Dingeldine Music Center - $5/Students Free
13 14
Valentine’s Day
15 16Bradley Chorale Talent Show 7:30 pm - Dingeldine Music Center - $5
The Tempest - Preview - 8 pm -Bradley University Theatre
17God of Carnage7:30 pm -Corn Stock Theatre Center
18God of Carnage7:30 pm -Corn Stock Theatre Center
19Bradley Symphonic Winds 3 pm -Dingeldine Music Center $5/Students - Free
God of Carnage2:30 pm -Corn Stock Theatre Center
20
Lincoln’s BirthdayPSD 150 No School
21Bradley Jazz Festival Guest Artist Concert7:30 pm Michel Student Center$15/$10 Students
22PSD 150 - SIP DayHalf Day of School
Historic Preservation Commiss3on
8:30 am City Hall Room 400
233USHAK3SF3ST8 pm - Bradley University Theatre
24God of Carnage7:30 pm - Corn Stock Theatre Center
3U SHAK3SF3ST8 pm - Bradley University Theatre
25God of Carnage7:30 pm -Corn Stock Theatre Center
3U SHAK3SF3ST8 pm - Bradley University Theatre
26Bradley Faculty Recital - Piano Faculty - 3 pm -Dingeldine Music Center - Free
27 28 29
Complete Wks of Wm Shakespeare8 pm - Bradley University Theatre
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officers & coMMittees
West Bluff Council Marjorie Klise 674-6864 Paul Masick 674-6365Bradley Univ. Robert D. Aviles 673-8896Moss Ave. Sale Jan Krouse 676-7900Neighborhood Pride AvailableSocial Dr. Lindsey & Kathy Ma 637-3271Historic Commission Paul Masick 674-6365 Sid Ruckriegel 303-0083Landscaping Dan Callahan 673-7348Greeter Skip Cravens 674-8037Greenway Project Peter Getz 673-0925Webmaster Steve Erke 678-0370TriCorn Park Jim Adams 256-1484
Board MeMBers
President Rod Lorenz 673-9520Vice President Jim Evenhuis 303-3245Secretary Brian Buralli 369-2037Treasurer Jim Adams 256-1484Director Margaret Cousin 676-2460Director Wayne Johnson 453-9436Director Marjorie Schwebel 672-2363Director Tim ShawDirector Rita Speck 453-6700
non-voting Past Presidents
Sid Ruckriegel 303-0083 Andrew McGowan 677-9808 Paul Masick 674-6365 Joanne Bannon 676-0330
neWsletter
Kelly Kolton, EditorSkip Cravens, Mailing and Subscription CoordinatorAmy Blain, CalendarMonthly Contributors and Photographers as credited
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