Sylvia Jane VanderLeest, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Racine on November 26, 1942, the daughter of the late Richard and Veronica (Nee: Olk) VanderLeest. Sylvia graduated from William Horlick High School and worked in nursing care at St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Mary’s […]
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Obituary: Clayton Meier Actively Served The Racine Community
Surrounded by his loving family, Clayton A. Meier, 90, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his residence. Clayton was born in Racine, Aug. 31, 1925, son of the late Arthur and Nellie (Nee: Hanson) Meier. Clayton was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1943”. He proudly served with the 95th Infantry […]
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People of Racine County Eye: Why Santa to a Senior is Important
So much focus at Christmas is on children that too often senior citizens are left to fend for themselves for the holidays. Santa to a Senior is a community giving event now run by Home Instead Senior Care now in its 12th year. Victor Erato, owner of the Racine-Kenosha office, said the Santa program helps […]
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Home Instead Senior Care Foundation Grants St. Monica’s $10,000
To help seniors coping with dementia age in place, the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation donated $10,000 to St. Monica’s Assisted Living, 3920 N. Green Bay Rd., to develop an integrated wandering management system. The foundation handed out eight grants in total this spring to organizations around the nation, according to a press release by […]
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Need a New Gig? Check Out These Opportunities
Attention job seekers: here are a few current job openings in the area: From the Round-About Bar & Smokehouse in Caledonia: The Roundabout Bar and Smokehouse is in need of a bartender/waitress as soon as possible. We prefer someone who has bartended or waitressed before, but will train the right person. You must pass a complete […]
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Be A Santa To A Senior Program Looking For Volunteers, Donations
Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, area retailers and agencies that serve older adults have partnered with Home Instead Senior Care to make sure that isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship. The campaign, which has been around for the past 11 years, has provided more than 2,000 gifts to local needy seniors and is being planned again […]