The Peoria Woman - July 2006

Putting Service First

Becky Wood, president of The Service Station Advertising Agency, built her company from the ground up using skills and knowledge she gained during her years of working in media and sales. In this interview, find out what advice she has for companies regarding their advertising and how this entrepreneur went from working for other people to creating her dream job.

Features

Lead Story

Renovating Your Home (While Keeping Its Charm)
By Tori Phelps
With home renovation a hot topic these days, one local couple discusses the pros and cons of renovating older homes. Also, an expert provides tips for choosing the best contractor for the job.

Peoria Profile

Dina Kalina: St. Vincent de Paul Preschool
By Tori Phelps
Fortunately for central Illinois children, several college experiences led Dina Kalina into elementary education rather than politics. In addition to her administrative duties, she teaches a pre-kindergarten class each morning.
Columns
Shelleigh Birlingmair - The Commerce Trust Company
Katie Callahan, Shear Country Salon
Jeanne Buysee - American Family Insurance
Katrina Taraska, Vonachen, Lawless, Trager and Slevin
Extras

Therapy For Treatment-Resistant Depression

By Andy Chiou
Peoria Surgical Group
Depression is a disease that steals the very essence of its victims. But vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy offers hope to some of these individuals crushed by depression that just won’t go away.