Chris Chandler
Second community meeting on Thursday, October ...
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UPDATE TO FOREST PARK DRIVE/PROSPECT RD CLOSURE:

Freezing Temps Are Here...Be Prepared!

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Did you know that your interior pipes can freeze?

Here are some helpful tips:

  1. Locate and insulate pipes in or near exterior walls or unheated interior spaces (attics, basements, garages.)

  2. Locate and exercise shut-off valves leading to the water meter.

  3. Let cold water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes to prevent freezing during cold snaps.

  4. Keep the heat no lower than 55° F or winterize the pipes if you’re planning to be away during cold weather.

Looks like shoveling is, yet again, in our future!

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Have you seen the forecast for this weekend? Looks like shoveling is, yet again, in our future. Ever wonder why the snow plows always seem to pile snow right back at the edge of your driveway or sidewalk after all your hard work clearing it? Here are some tips from the pros to help decrease the amount of snow you have to clear:

  • Move those cars! The roadways are plowed curb to curb to allow traffic to flow in each direction and for on street parking. If possible, move cars to off-street parking before a big snow, or as soon as possible afterwards. This will limit the amount of secondary plow backs that have to be completed in the hours and days following.

  • Throw the snow into your yard. When shoveling or snow-blowing your sidewalks or the edge of your driveway, throw the snow into the yard. This will create less snow that will be pushed back onto your sidewalk or driveway when the snow plows are clearing the roads.

  • Clear sidewalks to allow safe passage for pedestrians and children.

 

We hope these tips help everyone with their shoveling adventures! Let it snow, let it snow!

A Heights Christmas

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SANTA’S SCHEDULE, on December the 1st, for It’s a Wonderful Heights!!

 2:00pm- @ Whole Life Solutions : Friendly Sensory-Sensitive Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus; All Ages Welcome!

 3:00pm- @ Trefzger’s Bakery: Sharing Cookies and Milk with Santa and Mrs. Claus Beside the Fireplace!

 4:00pm- @ I Know You Like a Book- Classic Story Time and Book Raffle with Santa!

 4:30-5:30pm: Santa will be strolling the business district while doing his holiday shopping! If you spot him, capture/snap/take a #selfiewithsanta and post to our Facebook page and Instagram!

 6:00pm – @ Tower Park: Christmas Carol Sing-Along and Ceremonial Tree Lighting

The 5th Annual "Gold Baseball Giveaway"

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The Peoria Chiefs and Local Law Enforcement are kicking off the 5th annual "Gold baseball giveaway". Peoria Heights Police Officers will be patrolling the streets looking for children 12 and under who are seen doing "good deeds " around the community., IE: riding their bikes correctly on the streets, playing nicely in the parks or just good kids they see outside. The Gold baseballs are good for two free admission tickets to the August 25, 2018 game. The game is at 7pm, and after the child redeems the ball for 2 tickets, he or she gets to keep the gold ball!! Good Luck Kids!!

Open to the Public: ARISS contact w/ International Space Station on Monday morning!

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Here is the schedule for the ARISS contact with the International Space Station on Monday morning.

9:00am Peoria Heights High School gym doors open.

9:00am – 9:30am STEM activities for students of all ages including:
Caterpillar - Virtual Reality Mars Environment
Caterpillar - Team Argos winning First Robotics robot  
U of I Extension – design you own mission patch
U of I Extension – astronauts’ gloves activity
U of I Extension – marble roller coaster
General STEM activities that are not space related

9:30am Introduction of special guests.

9:35am ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) video.

9:45am Local Astronaut Hall of Famer Scott Altman Skypes in to talk to the audience.

10:05am Video about Serena Aunon-Chancellor (the astronaut we will be taking to).

10:10am Short break.

10:25am Everyone seated for the amateur radio contact with the International Space Station.

10:35am – 10:45am Twelve local students talk to astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor.

S.T.E.M. Academy 2018

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LOCAL STEM ACADEMY STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLOON LAUNCH

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(Peoria) Students at the Pearl Technology/Richwoods Township STEM Academy will participate in a high-altitude balloon launch on Thursday, June 21, at 9:45 a.m. at Peoria Heights High School. This launch is one of the learning opportunities presented as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiative.

During the event, students will assemble the balloon’s payload, including various experiments, cameras, tracking devices, and more.

“Students will track the balloon from launch, through its ascension to near space, and its landing about 100 miles away,” Dave Johnson, President of Pearl Technology, said. “They will also try to predict where the payload will land before the launch by studying wind patterns and jet streams.”

Kids and astronauts to connect as ISS orbits the week of July 2

The STEM Academy is also hosting a special event the week of July 2, where students will connect with astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) through Amateur Radio, part of the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) Program. Open to students of all ages and their families, the contact will be held at the Peoria Heights High School, where the seating capacity is 1,200. The exact date and time will be announced by NASA on June 25.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students,” Johnson said. “Contact is anticipated during the week of July 2. We are waiting on a confirmed date and time from NASA. Details will be provided as soon as they are available.”

Background information

Each year, students from area schools are selected and registered for the STEM Academy, where they learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. This year, 25 middle school students will participate in the STEM Academy at Goodwill Commons from June 18 – 22. The STEM Academy is sponsored and organized by Pearl Technology, with the assistance of the University of Illinois Extension, Richwoods Township, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club, Peoria Heights High School, volunteer Caterpillar engineers, and ISS Above Software.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Dave Johnson, President of Pearl Technology Email: dave.johnson@pearltechnology.com Phone: 309.679.0281

 

What is ARISS?

ARISS is a joint venture by NASA, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) to facilitate communication via Amateur Radio between astronauts aboard the International Space Station and schools and communities around the world. ARISS programs excite and motivate students in a one-of-a-kind presentation and exchange.

ARISS program goals are:

  • Inspiring an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects and in STEM careers among young people.

  • Providing an educational opportunity for students, teachers, and the general public for learning about wireless technology and radio science through Amateur Radio.

  • Providing an educational opportunity for students, teachers, and the general public for learning about space exploration, space technologies and satellite communications.

    What is Amateur Radio?

    Amateur, or “Ham,” Radio, is a popular service and hobby in which federally licensed participants operate communications equipment. There are over 700,000 licensed amateurs and nearly 2,300 ARRL-affiliated Amateur Radio clubs in the United States. Hams talk to each other across town, around the world, and even into space without the need for normal communications infrastructure, such as cell phone networks or the Internet. Amateur Radio is regularly used during natural disasters to help local emergency and served agencies (such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and state and local governments) respond when normal communications methods are disrupted. The Amateur Radio community is a great source of electronics experimentation, public service, and fun.

    More information on the ARISS program can be found at www.ariss.org.
    More information on Amateur Radio can be found at www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.

    More information about the STEM Academy can be found on the Facebook page Pearl Technology/Richwoods Township STEM Academy (https://www.facebook.com/STEMAcademyPeoria/?ref=bookmarks)

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