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🌱 Peru-born Thomas A. Gower is remembered by family and friends.
Peru, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Peru! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Peru-born Thomas A. Gower is remembered by family and friends.
Also on today's calendar: Wine on the Hill w/ Those Two Guys + 1 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a passing shower, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with decreasing clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary-Thomas A. Gower (theradar.online) — Family and friends are mourning Thomas A. Gower, who was born in Peru and went on to serve as an Illinois State Trooper and small business owner. Remembered for his quick wit, generosity, and love of family, Tom enjoyed the outdoors and helping others. A private burial is planned, with a public celebration of life to be announced. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band →
August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 2 N 2551st Rd, Peru
12:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Teacher Institute- No School
Peru ESD 124 Peru, IL 61354 -
Early Dismissal
Peru ESD 124 Peru, IL 61354 -
PreK Home Visit Day
Peru ESD 124 Peru, IL 61354 -
Wine on the Hill w/ Those Two Guys + 1 →
August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 2 N 2551st Rd, Peru
12:00 pm -
PreK Home Visit Days
Peru ESD 124 Peru, IL 61354 -
Early Dismissal
Peru ESD 124 Peru, IL 61354 -
Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band →
August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 2 N 2551st Rd, Peru
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Monday August 17
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Steampunk Flower Arrangement Workshop — Hegeler Carus Mansion →
Hegeler Carus Foundation, 1307 7th St, La Salle
5:30 pm -
Paintball - Field →
Hall Township Echo Bluff Park, 12641 County Rd 3065 E, Spring Valley
10:00 am -
Teacher Institute Day - no student attendance
La Salle ESD 122 La Salle, IL 61301 -
Teacher Institute
Northwest Elem School La Salle, IL 61301
8:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Peru. Apply here.
- Sapp Bros, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier/Cook in Peru. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peru here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Oglesby
- Taste of History Returns with Food, Drinks and Tours of Decatur Landmarks (nowdecatur.com)
Mendota
- Mendota council votes to leave regional dispatch, pay $418,000 exit fee (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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