Ecumen honors Eleanor Trewhella, a resident of Ecumen Scenic Shores, who is 101.

Ecumen honors Eleanor Trewhella, who is 101.

Born: Feb. 16, 1914, in Two Harbors, Minn.

Residence: Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors, Minn.                      

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, sewing, crochet, knitting, upholstery and crafts.

Family: Married to George Gran, then Robert Trewhella, after George died.

Occupation: Seamstress, worked as a grocer during the war, and worked in retail for 20 years.

Secrets of Longevity: Keeping in shape, especially by walking more than two miles every day to get the mail from the post office.

Interesting Facts: Her family jokes that she was the Martha Stewart before Martha Stewart.

Congratulations on your 101^st birthday, Eleanor! Ecumen honors you.