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I understand that there are certificates available on line that anyone can obtain and have the authority to do marriages.
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He wants to marry more people? I thought only Utah had the right to marry more than one individual. Oh well if the Mayor wants to marry people than why stand in his way? Its nice to have such a celebrity living in Peru. I just hope that he will not be able to place others in prison or have public floggings to those royal subjects that dissappoint the kingdom. What's next a holiday for city employees on his birthday?
I don't understand why anyone would want our mayor to marry them. Aren't there enough ministers and judges who would do the job and add the proper solemnity to the occasion. I wonder where those weddings will take place, in the council chambers or the community room.
I remember reading something somewhere about the separation of church and state. What are the unforeseen liabilities that the city could encounter because a city official involves himself/herself in a traditional religious function. There is more than enough to keep the Mayor busy so that he doesn't need to perform marriages. There are some religions which would not recognize a marriage performed by someone other than a Priest, Minister, Rabbi etc. One commandment is "Thou shalt not honor false gods". For some reason I cannot visualize Mayor Harl standing on the mountain having a dream as Rev. Martin Luther King did.
I don't understand this request by our mayor. Can't he (as a citizen) get certified to perform wedding ceremonies? The only reason I can see why he wants the council's permission is that the couple he mentions want to be married by "Mayor Scott Harl" not just "Scott Harl".
Anon 2:07 Its only a holiday if they are religious. Will the Mayor marry city employees for a discount? And would they get paid holiday pay if they got married while they were working?
2:07 Try calling any Government office on Friday. Question is: do atheists that get that day off ever complain? Or does that atheist get the option to work??
This could really develop into something big in the country and western field. The latest release from Peru,Illinois. "From A Celebrity Waiter to A Marrying Mayor". For background music "I Went To Your Wedding" could be used.
Shut the front door, are you kidding me?? Notice Mayor Harl would be the ONLY Mayor in LaSalle County performing marriage ceremonies!! Will he perform my civil union ceremony????????? Another way to campaign for Harl for the next election to get his name out there. And the only this Harl would ask of the newlyweds is to donate $25 to the charity of their choice. The smart thing for Harl to have said is to donate To our Peru Swimming Pool Fund!!!!!!!! Boy, we could use it!!!! Maybe donate to peru's slush fund for the next mayors conference!!! I thought I heard it all, but evidently I haven't.
Soon Peru will have a Mayor with a Limo and white jump suit doing wedding acts. I can see the entourage singing "Don't stop believing" by Journey along with a fireworks display in the background. Maybe he will drop in with a parachute or a yaht on Baker Lake. Who needs to visit Las Vegas to see Wayne Newton we have Peru's very own celebrant at City Hall.
I wonder if Mayor Harl would accept a gift certificate to the Olive Garden from the couple in which he performed the wedding ceremony??? Doesn't Harl have enough issues that are more important other than performing weddings? How does this service give anything to our community? I guess we can gloat and say, "peru's mayor Harl is the only mayor in LaSalle County who can marry you.". Boy, that'd something we can be proud of. Move to Peru!!! Harl might get a kickback and be invited to the married couples reception, and Harl can maybe perform the wedding toast! Very laughable, front page news in news tribune.
Elvis is alive. Peru now needs to budget for a little white wedding chapel. Where can we build it and all will come. I can't afford $25 to donate to my charity for Harl marrying my future wife. Why? I lost my job of many years at peru's Jewel, and guess what, I can't get a job at k-mart either. Does Harls request to marry people from the city council also include doing vow renewals?? civil unions? Jack of all trades. Can I have my reception at city hall for FREE when I get a job and can afford $25? For Harls services that he only ask for donation to charity. Hello, I'm a charity case right now, I would have appreciated a invite for dinner at olive garden too. Free dinner. I've paid taxes for years in Peru and look where I'm at now!! Maybe I can become a photographer for Harl. And be on city's payroll. Medical insurance please. I don't qualify for social security yet either, but I can get a Link card(food stamps). ? Like a list of people who have inquired about this to Harl. I'll just read a little on the computer and pay a few bucks and get certified myself and perform my own wedding vows. Please make a donation to me so I can afford to do this, and I will have a new career ahead of me!!! Peru really looks stupid with this one. Kiss the bride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What I was wondering is what he is going to stick down our throats next, now that he has us talking and watching what he is doing about marring poeple. I think he's like a magician he gets you to watch one hand while he does his trick with the other hand, don't worry I'm sure there is something up his sleeve. Maybe he will have his court jester Rodney help and that way at least the other cities will get a good laugh at our expence.
Would mayor Harl dress up as Cupid? Santa? Celebrity Waiter? Easter Bunny? Would he dress up for a themed ceremony? Peru taxpayers and council members, we need to budget forma $1,000 tuxedo and an addition $500 for 7 colored shirts, $200 7 ties, $200 shoes, let's not forget belts and cuff links. Being said, we are good to go. Harl can use one of the newly city vehicles to get to and from wedding location. Don't forget to tie empty beer cans to the bumper so we know he's leaving the festivities. Get the firetrucks and police vehicles with sirens roaring in the parade too. This request of Harl's is unbelievably stupid. Council members, and taxpayers, how can you keep a straight face? Next thing will be that all appointed positions by Harl will be certified to perform wedding services . Honestly, I can't believe this topic and request was even brought up at last nights council meeting. Will Baker be grandfathered in to perform ceremonies also? Baker deserves this starship of performing weddings more than Harl and I would bet more people would seek his services. Would Harl provide service through Skype?Internet, video), if I were to be married in Italy? Maybe Harl would come with me. He could bring a guest.
Are we being "Punk,d?" by Aston Kutcher? Is this going to be on the next show, "what would you do?". PLEASE SOMEONE CALL. David Letterman or Jay Leno. They would have a ball with this. Celebrity waiter/clergyman.
I can't blame anybody for picking the "low hanging fruit" that this topic provides. No reason we all can't have some fun with it.
Hey! Wait just a minute. Has anybody considered the possibility that this could be a conspiracy by the Mayor designed to trick the council into granting him the authority that would enable him to perform "Civil Unions"? Can we just stand by while that sort of thing happens in our community? I sure hope the local BRH Chapter of "Bigots, Rednecks, and Homo-phobs", Local Union #2 don't get wind of this.
No Steve it sounds like a high and falling fast rotting nut Steve, and since you are such an expert on unions is that one you are assosiated with. Maybe you can't handle someone with a different opinion than your's, or is it the fact the the mayor does not say what you are teelling him that embarassed you. Maybe your hand slipped out, you need to stick it back up there to work his mouth again.
Steve pull out the vinyl and disco ball if you want to be a spin master... For once just laugh and admit simply this is just another incident to add to the Mayor's legacy of follies-
Funny, "shut the front door.". Never heard that saying. If council actually approves this, will they also approve to pay for a big bill board with a full picture of Harl advertising his services? Maybe if the marrying couple needs a witness at ceremony one of our alderman can be on call to witness ceremony. Isn't Wednesday's considered hump day? Celebrate with a few beverages? Wasn't this request made on Wednesday at our city council meeting? Sounds like possibly someone had too many beverages. Harl Un my opinion has alot of time on his hands. What does his trip to Italy have to do with it?? Harl, you live in the U.S.A., we dont care about Italy! We care about our city, which is Peru, illuniois, not the country Peru!!!
Are we taxpayers in the city being "Punk'd?" by Aston Kutcher? Someone please call David Letterman of the tonight show, Possible Dave could make this the #1 request on his top 10 of "what a mayor of a City would like to be granted to him by the city council." Jay Leno could have fun with this too. If Mayor Harl would like to perform wedding services, why not log on to his home computer and get a certificate to be certified to perform ceremony. Pencil me in to be wed at 12:12 a.m., on 12-12-12!! In front of city hall.
This is in reference to the blog of the unemployed worker from jewel. Sorry about your situation. Suggestion: try and get married anyway and donate the $25 two days after your wedding to the homeless shelter in Peru from monies you may receive as wedding gift. Maybe the city of Peru will waive your city bill(water,electric,sewer,garbage) as a wedding gift to you due to your unfortunate situation. Take one day at a time.
Huh, it took Mayor Harl's trip to Italy that prompted him to request of the city council to grant him permission to perform wedding ceremonies. What happens in April 2013 if Harl is not re-elected peru's mayor, will he still be able to perform wedding ceremonies? Will legacy continue? Anybody's grandmother can get certified on their own to perform cermonies , BUT, they wouldn't be able to say "MAYOR.". I wonder if 10 year olds can get a Certificate to perform wedding ceremonies? Maybe if they could, they would charge a small fee and buy some fireworks and bubble gum. They sure wouldn't be able to use their money as an admission fee to our city pool , because we don't have one. Where is the ice cream truck???
I have kept quiet on this issue and although I have to admit, I did laugh when I first heard it secondhand because I and was not at that meeting, I thought it would not rear its head again. But when it did the second and third time, I began to wonder why it kept coming up. I must agree that whomever he plans on marrying wants somebody with an official title before his name. The Mayor should have kept this on a personal note and not involved the city. He had to know what was coming when it entered the public venue. This is not Italy and we do not live by the standards of European countries. This is Peru and the Mayor should have lived with what the law presently allows him to do as we know that sure is a lot and we don't need further distractions.
"Deep End.". Off the diving board into our empty city pool. Personally, I'm having a difficult time digesting this. We taxpayers needed a good laugh. Would it be possible to put these blogs in the city newsletter, so that more taxpayers could chuckle??? I imagine everything has to be approved for the newsletter by Mayor Harl and he would Vehemently deny publications of this blog in our city newsletter!!!!!!!! Freedom of press and speech is what we have in America, I don't know about Italy though. Happy Easter to all.
No need to budget for formal wedding apparel, one black robe will serve its purpose. If it's raining just cut sleeves in a big black garbage bag. Forget the black robe if it's raining, the black dye might bleed onto clothing and ruin clothing. Just some suggestions and tips.
What seriously could motivate Scot Harl to even bring this idea to the council? Is it that he cannot use the title of Mayor in this situation legally without the councils approval? Is it that he wants to perform marriages but wants the city to pay for all of his certification expenses and any additional expenses incurred rather than paying for them himself? Are there possible liabilities that he wants the city to cover rather than himself? I sincerely believe that this proposal is ridiculous and that the council should give Mayor Harl directives of his responsi- bilities. The revenue and expenditures of Peru are big business and deserve the full efforts of the leadership of the person in charge.
This man is making Peru the JOKE of the area. Please Mr. Aldermen say no to this dumb idea. The job of Mayor has really gone to Mr. Harl's head. After all we are only a small town of 9000+---How much would His Excellency be in demand? Churches and Judges are for this job NOT MAYORS.
I haven't laughed this much since I saw blue collar group comedy 20 years ago. I also wasn't going to blog, but I can't resist. Harl mentioned Italy and another blogger mentioned Peru is not a European country. Would it surprise anyone if Mayor Harl requested the City council to approve Beaudea's(Bo-days) to be installed in all city public restrooms. Hope all have a good laugh.
Steve is that all you can say, heck I thought you would aleast blame Don Baker one more time. Oh if you don't want us to gorge on an easy kill tell King Scotty or Marrin Sam or what ever he wants to be called when he grows up to take care of some of the problems you and him blame the last administration for, at least they were NOT the laughing stock of the Illinois Valley. I guess at least Harl will be remembered for something.
Steve can't excuse this one away. I'd like to hear your description of how this helps being fiscally responible I sure you and your friends of marrin sam have something maybe a 150 reason for it.
Peru's new wedding song could be, "we're goo ing toooo the Bo-day, and wer rrr gonn naaaa get mar rrrr rrr ied"- Blah blah blah. Who's not laughing? Do we have a city song? Maybe the city council men/women would vote yes to this request for this to be our town song. For the good of all.
How many churches does Peru have? Mayor Hatl would possibly take away any donations or fees that would have gone to our churches. Alot of these Churches ate alot older than he is. Secondly, he has only been mayor for three years. What does our future hold for the city of Peru if this circus continues to have shows. Mayor Harl and City council, leave wedding ceremonies to be performed by who our forefathers intended them to be performed by. It's ashame what this world has come to. Put this request of Mayor Harl under the table and vote "no." Let's support all churches that have been a Great part of this community, and let them do their services for marrying couples.
This doesn't belong under this heading but I thought it rather interesting. According to Monday's council meeting agenda there is an ordinance to approve regarding "a concert for a cause" by Merry Noonan. It doesn't specify where this concert will be held but I do know that it has been published in the paper twice already. It appears to be a done deal. I wonder if any of our aldermen will question why they're being asked to approve it after it been publicized. (by the way it's mentioned to be at the airport).
3:49 The Mayor probably told her ok don't worry he has half the council in control which makes the vote a tie and we all know who breaks tie votes of the council. Mayor. Maybe it's a good thing we still have 4 of the (to quote this blog caretakers)old guard left at least this we only have to hope one of his chosen wakes up and votes what he or she thinks right.
I checked in today to see what was new .OMG what is this city coming too ? I hope all 41 of you vote from the heart at election time . This guy ( HARL / ELVIS ) has to go . One thing for sure he sure has a good line of -------- . Lots of people were taken in by him when he was running and now they sing a different tune . Time for the NEW good lod boys to get outa office . Lets save peru !!!
I agree with you as one of them said to me, it won't hurt anybody, why not? The agenda is posted on the city web site just as a change to the mayors duties.
Get a life Mr.Mayor ! Better yet get another job . The change you promised us is a bunch of crap ! Not all the money in your war chest could get you reelected !
Steve, You know I disagree with you on this as it will remain in the back of peoples minds (at least mine), because it indicates a mindset that is out of sync with many of us living in this town who have different values. The things that should have been done were not and the frivolous things are. In my mind, marriage is a serious business and I would question anyones' values who is encouraging the mayor to take this on.
Steve it's gone on well past it's 15 minutes I don't think this 600 pound gorrila is going away soon. I still can't believe you haven't blamed Baker yet, like maybe Don slipped mayor harl goofy juice in his koolaid or something like that. Come on Steve your slipping!
Out of curiosity, since I saw "Concerts for a Cause" come up in this topic, does anybody know why Noonan doesn't (or can't) have the concerts north of LaSalle anymore? I don't think she should be allowed to hold a private event for profit (liquor sales) on city property without reimbursing the City for all police, electrical, water, insurance, etc.
the law says anything that makes money on the airport property , all proceeds are to go to the airport to be used to support the airport. Because the airport was started with grant money . This came out last year . However the city of Peru , like everything else , thinks it can do whatever it wants .
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He wants to marry more people? I thought only Utah had the right to marry more than one individual. Oh well if the Mayor wants to marry people than why stand in his way? Its nice to have such a celebrity living in Peru. I just hope that he will not be able to place others in prison or have public floggings to those royal subjects that dissappoint the kingdom. What's next a holiday for city employees on his birthday?
The 1st Mayor in LaSalle County to perform marriages! Is that what we elected him to do?
I don't understand why anyone would want our mayor to marry them. Aren't there enough ministers and judges who would do the job and add the proper solemnity to the occasion. I wonder where those weddings will take place, in the council chambers or the community room.
He will drive up to the ceremony in the city limo and perform the wedding. When you run a kingdom you don't need ministers or judges.
I remember reading something somewhere about the separation of church and state. What are the unforeseen liabilities that the city could encounter because a city official involves himself/herself in a traditional religious function. There is more than enough to keep the Mayor busy so that he doesn't need to perform marriages. There are some religions which would not recognize a marriage performed by someone other than a Priest, Minister, Rabbi etc. One commandment is "Thou shalt not honor false gods". For some reason I cannot visualize Mayor Harl standing on the mountain having a dream as Rev. Martin Luther King did.
I don't understand this request by our mayor. Can't he (as a citizen) get certified to perform wedding ceremonies? The only reason I can see why he wants the council's permission is that the couple he mentions want to be married by "Mayor Scott Harl" not just "Scott Harl".
Must be nice to visit Italy. Must be nice to have all that extra time to make up things to do. This man has to go. April 2013 can't come soon enough.
Speaking of separation of church and state, why are the city employees given Good Friday off? Isn't that a religious holiday?
Anon 2:07 Its only a holiday if they are religious. Will the Mayor marry city employees for a discount? And would they get paid holiday pay if they got married while they were working?
2:07
Try calling any Government office on Friday. Question is: do atheists that get that day off ever complain? Or does that atheist get the option to work??
This could really develop into something big in the country and western field. The latest release from Peru,Illinois. "From A Celebrity Waiter to A Marrying Mayor". For background music "I Went To Your Wedding" could be used.
Shut the front door, are you kidding me?? Notice Mayor Harl would be the ONLY Mayor in LaSalle County performing marriage ceremonies!! Will he perform my civil union ceremony????????? Another way to campaign for Harl for the next election to get his name out there. And the only this Harl would ask of the newlyweds is to donate $25 to the charity of their choice. The smart thing for Harl to have said is to donate To our Peru Swimming Pool Fund!!!!!!!! Boy, we could use it!!!! Maybe donate to peru's slush fund for the next mayors conference!!! I thought I heard it all, but evidently I haven't.
Soon Peru will have a Mayor with a Limo and white jump suit doing wedding acts. I can see the entourage singing "Don't stop believing" by Journey along with a fireworks display in the background. Maybe he will drop in with a parachute or a yaht on Baker Lake. Who needs to visit Las Vegas to see Wayne Newton we have Peru's very own celebrant at City Hall.
I wonder if Mayor Harl would accept a gift certificate to the Olive Garden from the couple in which he performed the wedding ceremony??? Doesn't Harl have enough issues that are more important other than performing weddings? How does this service give anything to our community? I guess we can gloat and say, "peru's mayor Harl is the only mayor in LaSalle County who can marry you.". Boy, that'd something we can be proud of. Move to Peru!!! Harl might get a kickback and be invited to the married couples reception, and Harl can maybe perform the wedding toast! Very laughable, front page news in news tribune.
Elvis is alive. Peru now needs to budget for a little white wedding chapel. Where can we build it and all will come. I can't afford $25 to donate to my charity for Harl marrying my future wife. Why? I lost my job of many years at peru's Jewel, and guess what, I can't get a job at k-mart either. Does Harls request to marry people from the city council also include doing vow renewals?? civil unions? Jack of all trades. Can I have my reception at city hall for FREE when I get a job and can afford $25? For Harls services that he only ask for donation to charity. Hello, I'm a charity case right now, I would have appreciated a invite for dinner at olive garden too. Free dinner. I've paid taxes for years in Peru and look where I'm at now!! Maybe I can become a photographer for Harl. And be on city's payroll. Medical insurance please. I don't qualify for social security yet either, but I can get a Link card(food stamps). ? Like a list of people who have inquired about this to Harl. I'll just read a little on the computer and pay a few bucks and get certified myself and perform my own wedding vows. Please make a donation to me so I can afford to do this, and I will have a new career ahead of me!!! Peru really looks stupid with this one. Kiss the bride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What I was wondering is what he is going to stick down our throats next, now that he has us talking and watching what he is doing about marring poeple. I think he's like a magician he gets you to watch one hand while he does his trick with the other hand, don't worry I'm sure there is something up his sleeve. Maybe he will have his court jester Rodney help and that way at least the other cities will get a good laugh at our expence.
Would mayor Harl dress up as
Cupid? Santa? Celebrity Waiter? Easter Bunny? Would he dress up for a themed ceremony? Peru taxpayers and council members, we need to budget forma
$1,000 tuxedo and an addition $500 for 7 colored shirts, $200 7 ties, $200 shoes, let's not forget belts and cuff links. Being said, we are good to go. Harl can use one of the newly city vehicles to get to and from wedding location.
Don't forget to tie empty beer cans to the bumper so we know he's leaving the festivities. Get the firetrucks and police vehicles with sirens roaring in the parade too. This request of Harl's is unbelievably stupid. Council members, and taxpayers, how can you keep a straight face? Next thing will be that all appointed positions by Harl will be certified to perform wedding services . Honestly, I can't believe this topic and request was even brought up at last nights council meeting. Will Baker be grandfathered in to perform ceremonies also? Baker deserves this starship of performing weddings more than Harl and I would bet more people would seek his services. Would Harl provide service through Skype?Internet, video), if I were to be married in Italy? Maybe Harl would come with me. He could bring a guest.
Are we being "Punk,d?" by Aston Kutcher? Is this going to be on the next show, "what would you do?". PLEASE SOMEONE CALL. David Letterman or Jay Leno. They would have a ball with this. Celebrity waiter/clergyman.
From arguably the most respected City in LaSalle County to “Dog Patch USA” – complete with our own “Marryin’ Scotty” – in less than four years.
I can't blame anybody for picking the "low hanging fruit" that this topic provides.
No reason we all can't have some fun with it.
Hey! Wait just a minute. Has anybody considered the possibility that this could be a conspiracy by the Mayor designed to trick the council into granting him the authority that would enable him to perform "Civil Unions"?
Can we just stand by while that sort of thing happens in our community?
I sure hope the local BRH Chapter of "Bigots, Rednecks, and Homo-phobs", Local Union #2 don't get wind of this.
No Steve it sounds like a high and falling fast rotting nut Steve, and since you are such an expert on unions is that one you are assosiated with. Maybe you can't handle someone with a different opinion than your's, or is it the fact the the mayor does not say what you are teelling him that embarassed you. Maybe your hand slipped out, you need to stick it back up there to work his mouth again.
Steve pull out the vinyl and disco ball if you want to be a spin master... For once just laugh and admit simply this is just another incident to add to the Mayor's legacy of follies-
Funny, "shut the front door.". Never heard that saying. If council actually approves this, will they also approve to pay for a big bill board with a full picture of Harl advertising his services? Maybe if the marrying couple needs a witness at ceremony one of our alderman can be on call to witness ceremony. Isn't Wednesday's considered hump day? Celebrate with a few beverages? Wasn't this request made on Wednesday at our city council meeting? Sounds like possibly someone had too many beverages. Harl Un my opinion has alot of time on his hands. What does his trip to Italy have to do with it?? Harl, you live in the U.S.A., we dont care about Italy! We care about our city, which is Peru, illuniois, not the country Peru!!!
Are we taxpayers in the city being "Punk'd?" by Aston Kutcher? Someone please call David Letterman of the tonight show, Possible Dave could make this the #1 request on his top 10 of "what a mayor of a
City would like to be granted to him by the city council." Jay Leno could have fun with this too. If Mayor Harl would like to perform wedding services, why not log on to his home computer and get a certificate to be certified to perform ceremony. Pencil me in to be wed at 12:12 a.m., on 12-12-12!! In front of city hall.
This is in reference to the blog of the unemployed worker from jewel. Sorry about your situation. Suggestion: try and get married anyway and donate the $25 two days after your wedding to the homeless shelter in Peru from monies you may receive as wedding gift. Maybe the city of Peru will waive your city bill(water,electric,sewer,garbage) as a wedding gift to you due to your unfortunate situation. Take one day at a time.
Huh, it took Mayor Harl's trip to Italy that prompted him to request of the city council to grant him permission to perform wedding ceremonies. What happens in April 2013 if Harl is not re-elected peru's mayor, will he still be able to perform wedding ceremonies? Will legacy continue? Anybody's grandmother can get certified on their own to perform cermonies , BUT, they wouldn't be able to say "MAYOR.". I wonder if 10 year olds can get a
Certificate to perform wedding ceremonies? Maybe if they could, they would charge a small fee and buy some fireworks and bubble gum. They sure wouldn't be able to use their money as an admission fee to our city pool , because we don't have one. Where is the ice cream truck???
I have kept quiet on this issue and although I have to admit, I did laugh when I first heard it secondhand because I and was not at that meeting, I thought it would not rear its head again. But when it did the second and third time, I began to wonder why it kept coming up.
I must agree that whomever he plans on marrying wants somebody with an official title before his name. The Mayor should have kept this on a personal note and not involved the city. He had to know what was coming when it entered the public venue. This is not Italy and we do not live by the standards of European countries. This is Peru and the Mayor should have lived with what the law presently allows him to do as we know that sure is a lot and we don't need further distractions.
I think the Mayor has gone off the "DEEP END". Come-on APRIL 2013!!
"Deep End.". Off the diving board into our empty city pool. Personally, I'm having a difficult time digesting this. We taxpayers needed a good laugh. Would it be possible to put these blogs in the city newsletter, so that more taxpayers could chuckle??? I imagine everything has to be approved for the newsletter by Mayor Harl and he would Vehemently deny publications of this blog in our city newsletter!!!!!!!! Freedom of press and speech is what we have in America, I don't know about Italy though. Happy Easter to all.
No need to budget for formal wedding apparel, one black robe will serve its purpose. If it's raining just cut sleeves in a big black garbage bag. Forget the black robe if it's raining, the black dye might bleed onto clothing and ruin clothing. Just some suggestions and tips.
What seriously could motivate Scot Harl to even bring this idea to the council? Is it that he cannot use the title of Mayor in this situation legally without the councils approval? Is it that he wants to perform marriages but wants the city to pay for all of his certification expenses and any additional expenses incurred rather than paying for them himself? Are there possible liabilities that he wants the city to cover rather than himself?
I sincerely believe that this proposal is ridiculous and that the council should give Mayor Harl directives of his responsi-
bilities. The revenue and expenditures of Peru are big business and deserve the full efforts of the leadership of the person in charge.
This man is making Peru the JOKE of the area. Please Mr. Aldermen say no to this dumb idea. The job of Mayor has really gone to Mr. Harl's head. After all we are only a small town of 9000+---How much would His Excellency be in demand? Churches and Judges are for this job NOT MAYORS.
Even the lowest level of the food chain gets it turn to gorge itself on an easy kill.
Enjoy it while you can.
I haven't laughed this much since I saw blue collar group comedy 20 years ago. I also wasn't going to blog, but I can't resist. Harl mentioned Italy and another blogger mentioned Peru is not a European country. Would it surprise anyone if Mayor Harl requested the
City council to approve Beaudea's(Bo-days) to be installed in all city public restrooms. Hope all have a good laugh.
Steve is that all you can say, heck I thought you would aleast blame Don Baker one more time. Oh if you don't want us to gorge on an easy kill tell King Scotty or Marrin Sam or what ever he wants to be called when he grows up to take care of some of the problems you and him blame the last administration for, at least they were NOT the laughing stock of the Illinois Valley. I guess at least Harl will be remembered for something.
Steve can't excuse this one away. I'd like to hear your description of how this helps being fiscally responible I sure you and your friends of marrin sam have something maybe a 150 reason for it.
Peru's new wedding song could be, "we're goo ing toooo the Bo-day, and wer rrr gonn naaaa get mar rrrr rrr ied"- Blah blah blah. Who's not laughing? Do we have a city song? Maybe the city council men/women would vote yes to this request for this to be our town song. For the good of all.
How many churches does Peru have? Mayor Hatl would possibly take away any donations or fees that would have gone to our churches. Alot of these Churches ate alot older than he is. Secondly, he has only been mayor for three years. What does our future hold for the city of Peru if this circus continues to have shows. Mayor Harl and
City council, leave wedding ceremonies to be performed by who our forefathers intended them to be performed by. It's ashame what this world has come to. Put this request of Mayor Harl under the table and vote "no." Let's support all churches that have been a
Great part of this community, and let them do their services for marrying couples.
This doesn't belong under this heading but I thought it rather interesting. According to Monday's council meeting agenda there is an ordinance to approve regarding "a concert for a cause" by Merry Noonan. It doesn't specify where this concert will be held but I do know that it has been published in the paper twice already. It appears to be a done deal. I wonder if any of our aldermen will question why they're being asked to approve it after it been publicized. (by the way it's mentioned to be at the airport).
3:49 The Mayor probably told her ok don't worry he has half the council in control which makes the vote a tie and we all know who breaks tie votes of the council. Mayor. Maybe it's a good thing we still have 4 of the (to quote this blog caretakers)old guard left at least this we only have to hope one of his chosen wakes up and votes what he or she thinks right.
Steve, Was it you who put this idea into the Mayor's head? New customers, new votes.
I checked in today to see what was new .OMG what is this city coming too ? I hope all 41 of you vote from the heart at election time . This guy ( HARL / ELVIS ) has to go . One thing for sure he sure has a good line of -------- . Lots of people were taken in by him when he was running and now they sing a different tune . Time for the NEW good lod boys to get outa office . Lets save peru !!!
3;49 and 5:08 I will be surprised if any alderman questions the sequence of this ordinance whether he be new or old.
7:29 PM
I agree with you as one of them said to me, it won't hurt anybody, why not?
The agenda is posted on the city web site just as a change to the mayors duties.
Lois: do you mean the ordinance allowing the mayor to perform wedding ceremonies?
7:52PM
Pretty sure that is what it is all about. Putting 2 and 2 together gets me a right to marry ordinance.
Get a life Mr.Mayor ! Better yet get another job . The change you promised us is a bunch of crap ! Not all the money in your war chest could get you reelected !
We need ideas for Harl's replacement ! Perez ?
Debo ?
Hurst ?
Decker ?
This "non issue" has experienced its 15 minutes. It will not survive much longer no matter how much life a few haters try to breath into it.
It means nothing. It is nothing.
Steve,
You know I disagree with you on this as it will remain in the back of peoples minds (at least mine), because it indicates a mindset that is out of sync with many of us living in this town who have different values. The things that should have been done were not and the frivolous things are. In my mind, marriage is a serious business and I would question anyones' values who is encouraging the mayor to take this on.
This scatterbrained idea of Mayor Harl will be long remembered along with all the "CHANGE" he promised.
Steve it's gone on well past it's 15 minutes I don't think this 600 pound gorrila is going away soon. I still can't believe you haven't blamed Baker yet, like maybe Don slipped mayor harl goofy juice in his koolaid or something like that. Come on Steve your slipping!
Out of curiosity, since I saw "Concerts for a Cause" come up in this topic, does anybody know why Noonan doesn't (or can't) have the concerts north of LaSalle anymore? I don't think she should be allowed to hold a private event for profit (liquor sales) on city property without reimbursing the City for all police, electrical, water, insurance, etc.
the law says anything that makes money on the airport property , all proceeds are to go to the airport to be used to support the airport. Because the airport was started with grant money . This came out last year . However the city of Peru , like everything else , thinks it can do whatever it wants .
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