Merle Widmer's PEORIA WATCH: Bel-Wood Spotlight Column in Today's JS Opinion Page

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Bel-Wood Spotlight Column in Today's JS Opinion Page

My column and Phil Salzers column in today's JS Spotlight on the opinion page are worth a read. I will blog more information on the subject tonight or tomorrow.

Merle Widmer at 6/06/2009 01:46:00 PM

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Merle Widmer: Peoria, Il, Strongly believe in the freedom of religion; Born on a farm between Congerville and Carlock, Il., graduated from Normal Commnity High School, served in Armed Services, graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il., Taught and was head Basketball Coach in High Schools for 5 years. Worked for a Fortune 500 Campany 8 years, 5 in management. Opened my own business in 1964 with 2 employees in Peoria, opened multiple stores and offices in Central Illinois and sold out in 1992. My name still uses my name, Widmer Interiors, which was a division of my company which started selling filing systems and grew to $11 million in sales as a company similar to Staples. At the age of 75, I was elected to the Peoria County board and served 3 complete terms,4 years as Board Vice-Chairman.. Tennis is my recreation and I have over 200 trophies all won between tne ages of 55-85.. I am married to Claire and have 2 lovely daughters from a previous marriage. My only son is deceased. I have 3 grandsons, one lovely daughter-in-law, one son-in-law and numours grandchildren and great-grand-children. I have posted over 2500 blogs since 2004. Read, enjoy, or dis-agree but I stick to the facts to the best of my knowledge.

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Saturday, June 06, 2009

Bel-Wood Spotlight Column in Today's JS Opinion Page

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