Stroll and peek into La Salle with art, wine - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
OK I just had to post this because it is absolutely a new and innovative way to display the city when new businesses are moving into vacant buildings Congratulations to all of you who are trying something new in La Salle. I hope the residents and the government of our city of Peru will also comment in a positive manner because when one city is making visual improvements, it impacts positively on all neighboring cities and the entire Illinois Valley.
The story is interesting and of course if you are familiar with the area, it will be more so. So many of us grew up when La Salle was the shopping mecca and while store fronts are now different new local business breathes new life into a community and I personally am happy to see it and hope others are too.
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Good news. Somebody is going to take a chance and open up the old Red Door in. This time as a restaurant with chili as the theme. I wonder what ever happened to the "gourmet burger joint" that was supposed to open a few blocks down the street.
Aren't they worried about kids falling down?
LaSalle is doing some awesome upgrades to their downtown. Kudos to LaSalle. I will be attending this event. Too bad Peru can't come up with original ideas like this. Now we're stealing their idea for the Christmas display at their Rotary Park and doing it at the airport. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, however, why it is Peru can't come up with ideas that are different and unique like LaSalle is doing? Don't tell me to move to LaSalle. I live in Peru and want Peru to do a better job for their residents.
Is the blog taking a stance in which the blog itself is determining what is correct or incorrect in subjects which it has very little experience with?
The blog has been very judgmental in its evaluations of beer tents and drinking of beer which has a lower alcoholic volume than most wines. Many times the blog has stated negative comments of Peru and certain organizations in reference claiming they have no activities unless beer is served.
However when a short bridge is traveled from Peru to LaSalle a attitude change is adopted by the blog and serving of wine becomes the fashionable and up to date thing to do.
How can a answer be determined when the subject is treated as a contradiction created by judging others by a different set of rules because of personal likes and dislikes?
A wine tasting is different from a beer tent. A tasting involves very little wine consumption. A beer tent is unlimited. Plus an art show makes it very upscale. People aren't going there to get drunk. It's refined, and something this area desperately needs.
The whole "wine walk" thing is just not my cup of tea. To much "Naperville" elitist for my taste. Just my two cents. I'm sure some there are some people that like to pretend they rich and famous by looking at "art" and drinking "good" wine. But, to each his own I guess.
The beer tent is a different atmosphere altogether. Not bad, just different.
With all the German and Polish heritage in the local area, I'm surprised that nobody puts on a good old fashioned "Oktoberfest" as a community event. Sure, restaurants have some nights. But no big event. Maybe this is something Peru can do in the fall late September before the evenings get to cold - maybe in Centennial Park. But it needs to be planned - otherwise its just a beer tent. It would need a stage with traditional Bavarian folk music, etc. And Beer of course. Don't forget all the good German Food.
Another event that used to happen for the kids was the "Spook Walk" in Centennial Park. It was like an outdoor haunted house. The kids always had fun.
Why would anyone want to drive through the airport looking at Christmas lights? Sorry, but something like that just doesn't interest me.
11:11 am great suggestions. If a community event committee is ever formed in Peru (unlikely), you should join.
Not to harp on it, but it is probably appropriate under this heading. It seems to me that the Recreation group is going out of their way to keep the fireworks show 100% on city property. If that is going to be the criteria, then the choices are very limited.
I do NOT support having the event - or any event - at the airport. Not even the pancake breakfast. It is an airport and should not be repurposed into an on again off again community center. I don't buy the excuse of kids falling in the Lake, but Baker Lake is also not that good of a choice. I'd like to have an event with more than just fireworks, and that place would fill up quickly. Parking is also limited. While shuttles could be used, it would be easier and more convenient for people to park nearby.
That being said, the airport can be shut down for a brief period of time while fireworks are being launched near by. There is a comment in the News Trib. that basically said the fireworks could be launched from the power plant area, toward the Peru Mall (exploding over the corn fields). People could watch from the mall parking lot. There is plenty of room for parking. Vendors can set up booths and concession stands. It can be partitioned off and people could bring their own chairs. Temporary seats can be "rented" by the committee - including cabana tents, etc. Proceeds could be used to help fund the event. I'm sure the mall would appreciate the extra traffic. Maybe give them a discount on their power bill or something. The point is - there is room for a very large crowd. The terrain is level and away from traffic - including the railroad :). The people can be contained and you don't need to shuttle them from parking lots. The only disadvantage, in my mind, is the concrete. But heck, it is better than we have right now.
Why does Peru have to make these things difficult?
11:11 Hate to inform you but you are in all likely hood going to have xmas lights at the airport.
1:13, Maybe so. But is it something people will actually do? Where is the fun in driving down a long driveway looking at lights? Waste of time, effort, and money if you ask me.
What happens when the airplane sees the lights and gets confused and tries to land on Peoria Street? Makes sense to me that the only lights you want around the airport when it is open are the runway and taxi way lights (white and blue).
If they are at the airport they should not be referred to as Christmas Lights. Call them Winter Lights!
Who is responsible for determining if a Peru building is structurally sound to conduct a business in and if incorrectly evaluated who is liable?
9:59 AM - the PSM, who has no experience in the field, and ultimately the City of Peru would be liable.
9:59, the building inspector. ha, ha, ha, I tell 'ya folks, I got a million of them.
No it is not the building inspector who would be liable. That would be the job of the owner of the business. Very few building inspectors are structural engineers nor do they need to be. Their job is much more one of local codes and ordinances.
The folks that will attempt to open the old Red door...according to "the economic director" they have their LLC and FEIN set up. They have a very big hill to climb before they open in the fact that they have to get by the LaSalle County Health Department, and there really should be a building inspector check and report on that death trap. I wish them all the luck in the world, but that is going to be a huge hill!
There is a constant stream of ideas for trying to make the airport (translation local contract corruption coffer) useful for anything since by any objective analysis it is neither necessary nor suitable for expansion. The never ending pork barrel that is the IV airport needs concerts, stunt pilots, tractor pulls, holiday lights, circuses, and who knows what else to constantly make it SEEM relevant to the expansion and imaginary prestige of the area.
Next they will be dressing it up for every holiday and saying the local hotels are full of tourists and their dollars for the IV Municipal Haunted Airport, The Valentines Day mid air marriages, Thanksgiving turkey drop like WKRP in Cincy, Veterans day warplane buzzing of the Mall and and Dalzell, New Years Sled Dog runway races, the free pesticide drop from crop dusters to help local residents celebrate Earth Day, and the 150 demolition derby to celebrate the Mayors birthday.
I do hope the dozen or so Leer takeoffs and landings each month don't get in the way of the festivities. They might have to use any of the half dozen full service airports conveniently located within a 70 minute drive.
A shout out to Kristy for having exposed exactly what was going on out there. After reading her blog it all became crystal clear. A shame the News Trib never bothered to look into it. Probably too busy looking at the pretty lights and riding in the nice warplanes.
The Ottawa Port District needs to be expanded to become the LaSalle County Port District. Then they can take the airport away from Peru. They can also develop Peru's Riverfront for transportation instead of "Gourmet Burger Joints". Peru cannot be trusted to develop any of our valuable transportations assets. There is a lack of talent and the priorities of those in charge are misplaced.
To 5:51 PM, Great post. Love the one about the Mayor's #150 Demo Derby. That is most appropriate in order to properly comemorate how Harl's policies are "wrecking" the city. Sarcasm, especially political sarcasm is quite cathartic for the soles of us folks who really know and understand the type of people that are currently "pulling the strings" in Peru. While many of us know that the great majority of Peru's elected officials and a considerable number of Peru's appointed officials are severely ethically challenged on a number of issues, most citizens are totally apathetic and many don't even know who their aldermen are, let alone who the current mayor is. To poke fun at Peru's weak-minded political "under-achievers" is a great outlet for those of us who know who and what they really are. Thanks, and keep up the good work lampooning Peru's phonyist.
If Peru's elected and appointed officials are so bad 8:09 Am, why don't you challenge them by running for office?
I will some day. And when I do, I will not be beholding to anyone. No promises to unions. No secret deals with crony business men. No donations from employees.
1:58PM Are you serious? Where do you think you are going to get the money to campaign. Forget it! You'll never get above ground with that platform.
4:32, then we might as well have a revolution. Are you seriously telling me you need Unions backing and secret business deals to become an Alderman in the City of Peru?
Anon 4:49 no you do not need organized backing or secret business deals or present city officials campaigning for you if your competitors do not. I find it hard to believe that one of the candidates whether it is you or someone else will not be in line before the election.
This is not a sole trademark of Peru but everywhere in the country.The only differences are the dollar amount needed to buy the election.
Don't believe it! When was the last time you have heard of a Code of Ethics for a politician?
The expression "The only thing worse than a beaten politician is a broke politician", is considered the truth by most politicians and it seems to be correct. Who knows who was the Governor of Illinois when Paul Powell was Secretary of State? See.
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