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Last week a ‘ghost’ sign hidden for decades was discovered on the side of a North Staffordshire building as the demolition of the Zanzibar nightclub continued.
The sign - believed to date back to the 50s - was in incredible condition, shielded from sun fading and harsh weather behind the former club and snooker hall.
PEORIA
Winter in Peoria without inside dining or indoor activities might seem like a drag, but, in reality, there are a lot of things to do in the River City.
Whether it s hiking, biking, skiing or sledding, the area has some hidden gems to enjoy.
A few caveats: COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, so before you go, check each location s website. Second, use social media to find groups or associations that focus on an activity. Into mountain biking? Look up the Peoria Area Mountain Bike Association. Want to know about running? The Illinois Valley Striders is a good resource. But there are other groups as well. Look around, make friends, and have fun.
GE Aviation found itself distributing sheds this week.
The company has donated five wooden sheds initially built for COVID-19 screenings to area organizations, exposing a wider need in the process.
âI have about 40 emails from people looking for sheds,â GE business leader Drew Smith said.
Smith said GE assembled the sheds back in April.
âWe basically had tents set up at the mall where we did COVID screening,â he said. âWe wanted to get back on our own property.â
The maintenance staff built the wooden sheds, which he said were roughly 12 feet by 16 feet and insulated, with space to install a heater or air conditioner. They were made to hold one employee at a time along with the person tasked with taking employee temperatures before employees could enter the factory. About a month ago, Smith said, the company has acquired thermal scanners and moved the screening process indoors.