The Peoria Woman - June 2007

Anne Fox
Sheltering the Peoria Area

As the CEO of the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross, Anne Fox never has a dull moment at work. From coordinating disaster relief and emergency services to health and safety education for youth and adults, Fox stays busy. For the past 24 years she has dedicated herself to the organization, which earned a high-performing ranking for the second year in a row this year. Her volunteer service and professional achievements have been recognized with many prestigious awards, including the Junior League Volunteer of the Year Award and the Bradley University Centurion Society.

Features

Marching to a Different Beat

by Andrea Roth
Central Illinois women can now discover the benefits of drumming with the help of two Springfield instructors.

Peoria Profile

Marsha Conner: Kickapoo Creek Winery and Conner Nursery & Gardens
by Jennifer Burns
Marsha Conner is helping to put central Illinois on the map for quality winemaking.

Closing the Door on Clutter

by Jennifer Burns
If you start managing closet organization now, the chore will get progressively easier season by season.
Career
Lifestyle

What's Shaping Your Actions?

Joy Miller
PhD, LCPC
I have to admit I’ve seen a change in the mental status of many people I’ve encountered in the last few years.
Health

Eating Disorders in Adult Women

by Jill Egizio and James Herr
OSF Saint Francis Eating Disorders Program
The National Eating Disorders Association reports that in 2003, one-third of all women admitted to inpatient eating disorders programs were individuals over 30 years old.
Finance