By JESSICA LUTGENS

Staff Writer

Forty years is a good amount of time for any business to be in operation, and this Sunday, Sept. 13, the public is welcome to join the New Richland Care Center for its 40th Anniversary celebration.

Through the years, the New Richland Care Center has built a reputation as not only one of the best care facilities in the area, but the state, thanks to the high quality of care it offers its residents. The last year has especially brought improvements to the care center, and under the direction of administrator Don Alexander, the NRCC is doing better than ever.

The 40th Anniversary celebration will begin at noon Saturday at the care center (or the NRHEG High School gym, in case of bad weather), featuring performances from The Bankesters, Dunnell Lenort, Just Friends, and the NRHEG Panther Band. A large tent will be set up for the event, along with picnic tables and a platform for the performers and guest speakers.

Food vendors for the day will include the Red Leaf Café, George’s of Geneva, mini donuts, and kettle corn. Beverages will be provided by the care center. The NRHEG Cheerleaders will be doing crazy hair and face painting, as well.