Waugh Food Show 2009

The anunal Waugh Food Show was held last Tuesday (Sept. 28) at the Peoria Civic Center. It's always fun covering Waugh Foods' events...and tasty too! Love the samples!

Joe Waugh, Sr. The "Foodfather" Poster.

Gangsters & Flappers

Colonial Faire at Jubilee Park

A Colonial Faire was held at Jubilee Park over the weekend and we ventured out to take a peek. What a blast! (see above). The Faire featured colonial and Native American re-enactors and a host of fun things to see. Don't miss it next year when it rolls into town.

Colonial medicine woman

Tree bark cell phone case - circa 1756

Peoria Fencing Academy

We spent an enjoyable morning at the Peoria Fencing Academy on Saturday. Thanks to everyone there for making us feel welcome. Give them a call at 309-693-3786 or visit their website at http://www.peoriafencing.com/

En garde!

Touche!

Coach Elsayed Emara

Knights Headbutt Rams

The RHS "Green Machine" was in high gear again on Friday as the Knights rolled over Manual in Midstate 6 contest. The Knights remain unbeaten on the year. Click on the title, images or "Find Your Photos" on the righ to catch all of the action.

Eagles Pin Dragons

On Friday the Dunlap Eagles outdueled the Pekin Dragons 28-21 on a soggy field to record a tought Homecoming victory. Click on "Find Your Photos" to see all the great shots.

Nice catch!

Lady Cougars Roar!

NJCAA All-American Yiting Cao delivers a punishing spike at a tournament hosted by the ICC Lady Cougars volleyball squad on September 18. The nationally ranked women captured their own tournament by knocking off two nationally ranked teams. Way to go ladies!

Joni + Dan

We photographed Joni and Dan's beautiful wedding wedding last Saturday, click on the title or the image to view their wedding album.

2009 Peoria WALK MS

What a day! It was ooooooooooooh sooooooooooo good!

Over a thousand walkers took part in the annual WALK MS event at Junction City on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Click "Find Your Photos" to check out all the shots.

CCHL Pedal the Prairie 2009

We spent a beautiful Sunday morning covering the Cancer Center for Healthy Living Pedal the Prairie event. Participants rode or walked in support of cancer survivors everywhere. Click on the title or photos to view all images from the event.

Knights Pound Maroons Black & Blue

Julie traveled to Moline on Friday and was on hand for a 34-19 RHS victory over the Moline Maroons. Click on the title or photos to view all images from the game.

Suzi Russell Memorial Run 2009

The annual Suzi Russell Memorial run was held on Sunday at Hickory Grove. This year's event featured good weather, great food, and lots of fun. Click on the link or the photo to catch all the action.

Grey Ghosts Spook PND

On Saturday night IVC visited PND in an intra-conference matchup. The guests took advantage of their hosts' hospitality and recorded a 15-8 win over the Irish.

PND Dance Team

Cheerleaders

Halftime Dance

RHS vs Metamora 2009-09-05

On Saturday morning Julie covered the Soccer game between RHS and Metamora's JV and Varsity. Click on the title or the image to view all images from those mateches.

Eagles Dump Potters

The Dunlap Eagles opened their conference schedule with a solid 34-25 home victory over Morton on Friday. After a scoreless first half both teams tallied 59 points in the second half. Click on the pictures or on the title to view all the game and halftime photos.

A Dunlap defender intercepts a pass as time runs out while a Morton player tries to catch him in flight.

Half time performance

Cheerleaders

Dance Team

Knights Halt Silver Streaks

Julie traveled to Galesburg on Friday and was on hand for a thrilling come-from-behind RHS victory over the Silver Streaks. Click on the link to catch all the action.

Lance's New Book - The Last Rubicon

I want to congratulate my husband on the publication of his latest book. It's his seventh, but his first novel (and the best one yet if you ask me!) The book can be purchased online from the publisher at http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/BookStoreSearchResults.aspx?SearchType=smpl&SearchTerm=lance%20zedric or it can be ordered through Barnes & Noble or from Lance directly at http://www.lancezedric.com/. Below is a little teaser. Enjoy!

Synopsis: In ancient Rome Julius Caesar defiantly crossed the Rubicon River signaling his intent to overthrow Pompey and become leader of the Roman Empire. This symbolic act led to world domination and forever changed the landscape of nations and men. Two thousand years later an international cabal crosses The Last Rubicon and take its own irrevocable steps toward absolute power. In a chilling scenario one man races against time to stop the simultaneous assassination of the President of the United States and the Premier of China--an act which will destroy two governments and leave its people teetering on the brink of chaos. But can he do it?