KEWANEE — If you have any doubts that age is just a number, spend a few minutes with Venita Ewing who, at 90, still puts in more than a full day’s work in the human resources department at Royal Oaks Care Center. “She’s the most dedicated employee I’ve ever seen,” said Laurie Paxton, Administrator of [...]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Seniors at Illini Heritage Nursing Home got a very merry Christmas surprise Thursday night. Santa and his elves brought in presents for almost 60 people. The room was packed with people waiting to find out what was underneath the Christmas tree and this year everyone made the nice list. Normally kids get the [...]
PEORIA — Is Peoria on track to become the Cinnamon Roll Capital of America? The evidence is piling up, bigger every year, as I’ll explain in a moment. But first, I again have the pleasure to announce the yearly holiday fundraiser starring Jumer’s cinnamon rolls. Courtyard Estates of Peoria, the retirement center at the former [...]
As part of the National Night Out Event, Aledo honored their former law enforcement officers. Stones were placed for former Aledo Police officers, along with a bench and parking meter. Rex Dixon a resident of Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was honored for thirty years of service; 1955 until retiring in 1985. Officer Dixon [...]
Henrietta Fiet is a 103-year-old resident who calls Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Center her home. Let us introduce you to this phenomenal resident. She was born in Fulton, Illinois on July 2, 1915. Her maiden name was Balk and she was educated at Fulton Christian School. Henrietta met and married Allen Fiet on February [...]