Maquon NewsLocal news for Maquon, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Nursing home connects with nature- October 20, 2007 "My idea was to bring a little bit of history back into town" Grant makes possible outdoor trail, gazebo relocation Saturday, October 20, 2007 By MATT HUTTON GALESBURG - The Knox County Nursing Home is full of beauty and history. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/maquon-il/2007/10/nursing-home-connects-with-nature?fromrss=1 Home cookin' hits the road- October 10, 2007 "I've always loved to cook. I guess I have a little bit of a reputation for it" Rich Wood cooks his beef stew outside the barn at Walnut Grove Farm in a 50-gallon cast iron kettle resting inside a fire-pit that's lined with bricks and filled with burning charcoal. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/maquon-il/2007/10/home-cookin-hits-the-road?fromrss=1 House calls reconfigured- October 7, 2007 "One of our unique benefits is we make home visits, offer service, on weekends" As the baby boomer population ages, more and more families are facing the choice of whether to put their loved ones in nursing homes, or hire home health care professionals to allow older family members to stay ... via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/maquon-il/2007/10/house-calls-reconfigured?fromrss=1 Historic barn creates emotional connection- October 1, 2007 "I do these things for myself and my family" By JANE CARLSON Sandy Banks goes on the Knox County Scenic Drive every year and she always makes sure to stop at Walnut Grove Farm. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/maquon-il/2007/10/historic-barn-creates-emotional-connection?fro... |