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Enhance Health of Residents! Research shows a strong correlation between the percentage of small locally- owned firms and various indicators of personal and community health and vitality. Source: T.C. Blanchard, C. Tolbert, C. Mencken. “The health and wealth of US counties: how the small business environment impacts alternative measure of development.” Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 2011. And Goldschmidt, Walker R. (1947). As you Sow: Three Studies in the Social Consequences of Agribusiness. Touchstone Storytelling captures life’s stories. Charlene Homan thinks everyone has a story to tell and she wants to help bring those stories to book form. After working in corporate communications, public relations and development for more than 15 years, Homan started her own business, Touchstone Storytelling, in December 2015. “It offers flexible hours and I also can write and help people,” said Homan, who has a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in journalism and public relations. Touchstone Storytelling is designed to capture a person’s life story either from start to present or just parts, such as a love story, military history or family recipes. “It’s a nice way to bridge gaps; bring families together,” said Homan. The first book Homan produced was for a 94-year-old woman who wanted to document her ancestry to pass onto her family. “It was a total life story,” said Homan that chronicled the woman’s childhood, schooling, how she met her spouse, her favorite things growing up and messages for future generations. It included pictures of treasured items and stories telling why they were important. The longest book Homan has produced is 90 pages; most are about 50 pages. “It depends on how they define their story,” she said. “A love story might be 10 pages.” Homan begins by providing her clients with a list of hundreds of questions to consider. Interviews follow (typically about four hours), then a draft is produced for review. After revisions, a finalized copy is produced for review before design and production. She charges $40 an hour. Clients can get a 50-page hard copy book (for about $35), and also digital copies. Homan also offers partial services, including interviewing, writing, editing or design. Contact her at 309-706-5828 or at touchstonestorytelling.wordpress.com. Charlene Homan is owner of Touchstone Storytelling. ANTIQUES DINING/FOOD APARTMENTS AUTHOR EYE WEAR FITNESS AUTO REPAIR Furniture, Antiqu and More! 405 E. Locust Bloomington, IL 61701 309-261-4858 Dennis Chris s Bronze Giraffe Antiques Excellent Children Books Primitives Retro, Postcards & Furniture 430 Wylie Dr, Normal, IL 61704 (Crossroad Center I-55 exit 160) Antiques - Collectibles DONT FORGET TO VOTE Open Daily 10a-5p 309-452-7594 Everyone has a story. We help share yours. Together we’ll create a book of memories to enjoy and share for generations. TouchstoneStoryTelling.Wordpress.com (309) 706-5828 NOW LEASING 314 N. MAIN ST. 309-212-6078 BLOOMINGTON, IL Complete Alternator and Starter Service & Auto Repair FULL TIME AUTO REPAIR TeVoert Auto 1607 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone (309) 829-6923 • Fax (309) 821-9119 WE MAKE HYDRAULIC HOSES She won't turn over? Let us starter. Mickey’s Kitchen Mickey’s Kitchen Daily Specials – $7.99 New menu, beer, and wine coming soon! Gyros Burgers Sub Sandwiches Salads Wraps And more! (309) 661-0834 1709 S Veterans Pkwy – Bloomington, IL Strengthening women 30 minutes at a time LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED TOWANDA PLAZA 309-827-6228 www.CurvesOnTowanda.com Zumba • Yoga • Upgraded Equipment Renovated Facility • Licensed Instructors Patty McBride Katie McBride fresh & fun fitness apparel that inspires you to live your best life 102 W. North St., Uptown Normal Open Tuesday-Thursday 11-6 Friday 11-5 • Saturday 10-4 424 North Main Street DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON (309) 829-6824 Check us out at:www.wilsonscycle.com Specialized In All Makes/Models Family Owned Business www.PaulsAutobodyBloomington.com Pauls Autobody, Inc provides a written national limited lifetime warranty on all collision related repairs • Free Estimates • No Appointment Necessary • Written Lifetime Limited Warranty • Rental Car/Towing Assistance • Specializing In Insurance Co Repairs Bloomington Normal’s Collision Repair Specialists! 302 E. Locust St., Bloomington From Frame to Refinish. We Are Your Collision Repair Specialists Paul’s Autobody, Inc. 309-821-1263 Paul’s Autobody, Inc. Get stronger, faster. Try out your first Team Training session for free! 419 Kays Drive Normal 3907 GE Road Bloomington [email protected] 309.454.2582 Schedules online at TheWorkoutCompany.org. Beginning March 2nd, The Workout Company is offering Barre! These sessions are open to everyone & advance registration is required. Contact the Front Desk today to get signed up! Thursdays 5:30pm & Fridays 8:00am TheWorkoutCompany.org || [email protected] 419 Kays Drive Normal 309.454.2582
