The Peoria Woman - September 2007

Managing a Diverse Career Path
Over the years, Lynnette Demanes has thrown herself into a wide range of careers. She received her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Bradley University and went on to teach at Academy of Our Lady/Spalding. After receiving her master’s degree from Illinois State University and completing a stint in the medical field, the sudden passing of her father propelled Demanes into managing a number of family businesses, including an 18-year career in radio at WTAZ. Now the owner of Ravina on the Lakes and Scrapadoodle—the Peoria area’s largest scrapbook and paper crafting store—the 17-year Rotary member looks forward to returning to education and volunteering her time to District 150. The mother of three daughters lives with her husband, Mike Fleming, in Peoria.
Features

Fall Fashion Trends

by Amanda Wright
The general atmosphere of fashion in the upcoming months will be sleeker and more sophisticated than in previous seasons.

Peoria Profile

Shawna Ludy
by Andrea Roth
Since she was three years old, Peoria native Shawna Ludy has donned a pair of ice skates.

Speaking the Language of Art

by Andrea Roth
Now in its second year and with most of its foreign language and art classes full, Kultural Kids is thriving.
Career

Tips For a Clearer Outlook

Jennifer Spengler
Illinois Central College
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager program that can be used to email, schedule appointments and meetings, keep track of tasks, organize contacts and much more.
Lifestyle

Creating Healthy Self-Esteem in Your Child

Joy Miller
Ph.D, LCPC
Parents have the greatest influence on our child’s development of worth and value, holding the key to creating healthy self-esteem and confidence for our children.

Raising Charitable Children

Dr. John Throop
The Summit Group
Stewardship begins in childhood and becomes deeply rooted as parents, pastors, mentors and leaders stress the importance of generous givng.

Senior Moments

By Bugs
The culture at resident camp is one of almost total isolation from the outside world.
Health

Granting Dreams to Seniors

Debbie Davison
Home Health Care Plus, Inc.
Our Mission: to bring smiles and joy to chronically and critically ill seniors who have brought smiles to others throughout their lives.

Methodist Breast Health Center

Sarah Storey Smiles
Methodist Medical Center
The advanced technology available can save lives and makes a mammogram faster, easier and more comfortable.
Finance

Cut the Corporate Purse Strings!

Joshua T. Waite
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Launching a business from the ground up can take a tremendous amount of time, energy and self-discipline.