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Kathy Bishop, Lebanon Seaboard Corporation. Plus: Is going back to school right for you? Women and Investing, and special feature Healthy Woman.

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4 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

7 GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

Is it right for you?

9 SPARKING A SHIFT IN YOUR TEAM

Changing a team’s attitude and energy.

11 IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE

Dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome.

13 WOMEN AND STROKE SYMPTOMS

Learn the signs and when to call 9-1-1.

16 BUZZ AROUND THE WOMEN’S EXPO

A peek at what’s going on.

17 MAKE IT TODAY

Easy-does-it container gardens.

18 INVESTING

Start planning your future today!

21 WOMEN TO WATCH

New hires and promotions.

21 ACHIEVEMENTS & APPLAUSE

Awards and accomplishments.

22 WHILE WE WERE OUT

See what your colleagues have been up to!

23 MEET AND GREET

Regional networking events and meetings.

WHAT’SInside

5 COVER STORY

Katherine Bishop didn’t want to

stay in the area after graduating

from college. There was too much

to see and do in the world and she

wanted to be part of it. For a while,

she even lived in Australia. But

circumstances brought Bishop

back to Lebanon and the company

her father Vernon Bishop founded

–Lebanon Seaboard Corporation.

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Cover photography courtesy of GeorJean Photography, Lancaster

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ow many of you have children graduating in

May (or June, depending how the weather

impacted the date)? It’s a happy and

emotional time, to be sure, with many

memories and thoughts of “Where did the time go?”

As many of you have discovered, learning doesn’t

generally end upon graduation. In today’s

business environment, things changes at a

rapid pace, which results in a need to “go

back to school.” That experience could be

vastly different now, though, where there is

a plethora of choices, whether it’s at a brick

and mortar institution, online classes, or a

combination of those situations. See if

going back to school could be right for you,

and how you can make it work in your

already hectic schedule.

How you act and think impacts the

people around you more than you may

realize. However, there are ways to help

make not-so-energetic, uncooperative coworkers more

engaged and productive members of a team. Learn the tiny

tweaks that you can do to move them in that direction.

If you knew you only had a three-hour window of time

to save your life or that of a loved one, would you take the

time to learn how your stroke symptoms may differ from

those of a man’s? Find out what those differences are and

what makes some women at higher risk for stroke.

Did you know that, on average, women are four times

more likely to be diagnosed with chronic fatigue

syndrome? There is relief at hand. Read how chiropractic

care and acupuncture are some alternatives that could

provide the relief your body’s yearning for.

Money, money, money. It’s always on our minds. But if

you aren’t educated about financial

investing, you won’t be able to make the

critical decisions that have implications

that last a lifetime. See what a huge

monetary difference it can make

depending on the age in which we start

investing. Talk to a financial professional.

Create goals and learn how they can help

you reach those goals. We women need to

quit shying away from investing!

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COVERStoryCOVERStory

By LYNDA HUDZICK

Katherine Bishop, CEO

of Lebanon Seaboard

Corporation.

s a young girl, Katherine

Bishop, CEO of Lebanon

Seaboard Corporation,

wasn’t particularly in-

terested in staying in Lebanon. There

were too many other places to see,

other experiences to have. And for a

number of years, she enjoyed

exploring those other opportunities.

But the old adage “never say never”

rang true for Bishop when in 1987, her

father and founder of the company,

Vernon Bishop, after many years of

trying, was able to entice her to return

and join him in the business.

Although she and her brother

didn’t spend a lot of time at her father’s

plant while growing up, the business

was always part of the family.

“I must have picked up something

over the general conversation at the

dinner table while growing up,

because as a youngster, I remember

instead of playing with dolls or playing

house, I always wanted to play office,”

she recalls.

“I was always the boss, and my desk

was the hearth of the fireplace because

I fit perfectly underneath it. My

brother did play office with me until

he got tired of being bossed around.”

It was always her father’s wish that

she and her brother would take over

the company someday, and he “wasn’t

subtle about it,” Bishop said.

“It was discussed constantly.” But

Bishop, a physicist with an MBA from

Sloan School at MIT, got her first

exciting taste of travel when she went

to a private high school in Boston, a

city she fell in love with.

“I stayed up there for college and

grad school,” Bishop said. “I could

have easily stayed there, but I thought

that I should probably see other parts

of the country.”

So she landed a job in a place that

was about as different from Boston as

possible.

“I got a job working as a

management consultant in Los

A

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Angeles,” Bishop said. “I enjoyed

consulting and did it for about two

years … but I got frustrated with

never being able to implement any of

the studies I worked on. I did the

work, turned it over, and left. I never

got to see the end result. I wanted to

be more hands on—I actually wanted

to run a business.”

Next came a position with Glass

Containers Corporation, which was

part of the Hunt Wesson group.

“I had several positions there, and I

enjoyed my time, but when it was

time to move up, I didn’t have any

opportunity for career growth. This

was the 1970s and in manufacturing

businesses, where my interests lay,

girls need not apply.”

Bishop traveled to Australia where

she married and spent the next 10

years experiencing new opportunities

in a foreign land.

“During all this time, my dad kept

saying ‘Don’t you want to come work

here?’” Bishop said. “So I decided that

if I was ever going to come back to the

states that was the time. But I also said

to my dad, ‘Let’s have a discussion. I’m

not coming back to be a secretary or

key punch operator.’ I said either he

had to get serious about what I would

be doing or I was staying in Australia.”

Vernon Bishop took her words to

heart, and she ended up packing up

and moving back to Lebanon in 1987.

Never say never.

When she first returned to

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation,

Bishop was placed in charge of “the

agricultural division within the

company, selling to farmers up and

down the East Coast,” she said. “I

didn’t know a whole lot about

farming, but I could learn. The

program had grown through

acquisition and needed streamlining

and sorting out.”

Gradually, she took over more and

more responsibilities, and as she said,

“by the late ’90s, I was essentially

running the company. But titles often

catch up after the fact in business.

And I didn’t receive the title of CEO

until my father passed away about 10

years ago. He never retired; he

worked with us until he died. And

kept most of his titles till then.”

Her daily responsibilities are very

similar to those of any other CEO of a

medium-sized company, Bishop said.

“Everything from dealing with my

board of directors and outside

vendors, meetings with lawyers,

internal meetings with my direct

supports, problem solving—some

fairly mundane things really.”

But she acknowledges that the

support she receives from her senior

executives is essential to the successful

running of the company.

“They are very experienced,

knowledgeable and capable. When I

go on vacation for example, I don’t

stay in contact with the company

unless it’s a true emergency because I

know it’s in good hands. I trust them

completely.”

As a leader, Bishop has always

taken the approach that no problem is

too difficult, and she enjoys the

creativity that is sparked when

challenges are presented. And as a

female in her industry, challenges

came fast and furious in the early

years.

“When I graduated from grad

school in 1971, my class had 103

people in it—three of us were women.

It wasn’t uncommon then that people

wouldn’t even interview with me

because I was female. They just

weren’t hiring women in my field. But

I did also find that there were men

who, whether they had daughters,

were more blind to such issues, or

were just after the best talent they

could find, were very open and

encouraging about hiring me,” she

said.

Not only does she credit those

childhood dinner table conversations

with her eventual return to the family

business, she also credits those

conversations with her dedication to

giving back to her community.

“My parents were always involved

in community affairs, always giving

back, and so that is very important to

me as well,” she said.

“Since 1988 I’ve been a Trustee for

Lebanon Valley College. I also work

with the Pennsylvania Board for the

Nature Conservancy, and work with

the Girls Scouts in the Heart of

Pennsylvania. We have to remember

that none of us are islands self-

contained outside of our community.

There are hundreds of worthy causes,

and they all need people to make

them successful, to prosper, and to

support the groups they’re trying to

serve.”

After all the places she’s been, the

things she’s seen and experienced, and

the many successes along the way, it

might be easy to assume that Bishop

has always had it all figured out. But

that isn’t necessarily so.

“One of the biggest lessons I’ve

learned along the way, and it took a

while to learn it, was that you don’t

have to do everything yourself,” she

said. “Surround yourself with good

people, and rely on them to focus on

what they’re good at. It’s not a flaw to

ask others to share their expertise with

you; it’s a sign of maturity. And it was

quite a relief for me when I finally

figured that out.”

“”

It’s not a flaw to ask others to share their

expertise with you; it’s a sign of maturity.

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re you thinking of

adding trips to the

library and late-night

study sessions to your

daily routine? Are you looking to log

as many hours in the classroom as you

do in the office? If so, you’re not alone.

College campuses are seeing an

influx of adult students, the majority

of whom are women. According to the

National Center for Education

Statistics, 64 percent of students aged

30 or older at degree-granting

institutions are female, and that

percentage is expected to continue

growing over the next decade.

Why Women Are Hitting the Books

… Again

Women go back to school for a

variety of reasons. Some are just

beginning their journey to a degree,

some started college but never

finished, and others are looking for

advanced training to give them a

competitive edge in the workplace.

Women in particular have a lot to

gain from their caps and gowns. Going

back to school can be a necessary step

to advancing your career and

increasing your income. Gaining new

knowledge and skills lays the

groundwork for a higher paying job, a

higher level position, or even a

completely new career path.

Another reason men are

outnumbered in continuing education

programs is that women see greater

value—both personally and

professionally—in an educational

investment.

A 2011 Pew Research Center

survey found that 81 percent of

college-educated women rate college

as “very useful” in increasing their

knowledge and helping them grow

intellectually, compared to just 67

percent of men. Similarly, 73 percent

of women say college helped them

grow and mature as a person,

compared to only 64 percent of men.

It is no surprise, then, that some

women are motivated to return to

school primarily for reasons of

personal enrichment—to gain a new

skill not related to work, to challenge

themselves and stimulate their minds,

or to serve as better role models for

their children.

Options for Continuing Education

Your options for returning to

school will depend on your field, your

educational goals, and your other

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you pursue and whether you attend on

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You can’t beat an online program

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Going Back to School –

Is it Right for You?

By KATIE MARKEY MCLAUGHLIN

A

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Making it Work

Balancing your education with

your job, family, and personal

responsibilities can be extremely

difficult. Try these six tips to make

your return to the classroom

successful.

Find the right fit. When it comes

to continuing education, there’s no

one-size-fits-all program. Look for

one that provides the flexibility and

structure that’s best for you.

Enlist support. Explain to your

family and friends why school is

important to you, and ask for their

help with things like chores, errands,

and babysitting.

Ease into it. If you’ve been out of

school for a long time, returning to the

books can be jolting. Starting out

slowly, with just one or two classes,

can make that transition easier.

Set up your study space. It’s

important to designate the room or

area where you’ll do your schoolwork.

Doing so will help you separate your

academic life from your work and

family life, and will remind others

not to interrupt you when you’re

studying.

Get credit for your experience.

Many programs will offer academic

credit based on your prior education,

skills, and knowledge gained on the

job.

Know your financial options. As a

continuing education student, you

could be eligible for special

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Postsecondary education is no

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just learn something new, going back

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for you.

According to the National Center for

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ou would probably not

be surprised to know

that there’s an energetic

leader on every team.

But what you might not guess is that

the person running the show

energetically in your organization is

likely not the person in charge.

“What does that matter?” you

might ask. It matters a lot!

There are two basic types of energy.

The first, catabolic energy, is

destructive energy. It’s constricted and

it shows up as either victim (woe is

me), or conflict (I win; you lose)

energy.

Trouble comes when one of your

most fiercely catabolic team members

hijacks the organizational attitude and

disturbs the culture you’ve worked so

masterfully to create.

Anabolic energy, on the other

hand, is restorative, productive, and

expansive. It shows up in a myriad of

forms.

When a co-worker expresses

sincere compassion for a difficult

client; when someone on the team

looks for and captures the opportunity

in a challenging situation; or you, as

the leader of the team, find yourself

fully supported to focus on your own

unique abilities—these are just a few

instances of anabolic energy at work.

Most of us get glimpses of this

more productive energy, but more

often than not find ourselves being

dragged down individually and as a

team from catabolic forces.

Good news! With just a few tiny

tweaks, you can spark major shifts in

attitude, engagement, and ultimate

performance.

So, what can you do to help create

sustainable anabolic shifts in your

team? Here are a few tips to get you

started.

Take responsibility for your own

energy.

It’s easy to notice the attitudes and

behaviors you’d like to change in

others. But what about you?

Do you have difficulty letting go of

past offenses? Might you find it

challenging to relinquish control in one

way or another? And how about that

tendency to tell others what to do—or

to feel frustrated when they don’t read

your mind?

All are examples of catabolic energy.

Before others on your team will buy in

to a more powerful way of being, they’ll

be looking to you to lead the way. So be

honest with yourself and gently lead

yourself to a higher place as a starting

point.

Assume nothing.

We all make assumptions. In fact,

we would probably be shocked at how

many assumptions we make because

most are occurring subconsciously.

Because we would react or respond

a certain way in a particular situation,

we assume others should too. When

they don’t, we create stories about their

behavior. We can lead ourselves so far

away from the underlying truth in the

matter, it becomes nearly impossible to

recognize.

Instead, why not ask for an

explanation? The key is asking with a

real sense of curiosity and open-

mindedness. If you’re harboring an

underlying assumption that makes you

feel resentful or suspicious, let that go

before starting the conversation.

Simply asking yourself, “What

might I be assuming in this moment?”

can create an opening for great

dialogue.

Recognize that force pushes people

away.

Think about a time when someone

told you what to do. I’ll bet your first

response was one of resistance, right?

Well that’s a perfectly normal

response and the same response you’ll

get from your team if you are asserting

force in one way or another. ‘Have to’s’

feel bad! Helping your team develop a

‘want to’ attitude by making them part

of the solution will evoke a sense of

enthusiasm and revived determination.

Explain the Why.

One of the best ways to get buy-in is

to always explain why something is so

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Often, in our haste to get through a

project and meet a deadline, the

thought of sitting down and explaining

things at a deeper level seems like a

waste of time.

On the contrary! When your team

understands the reason why you’ve set

certain standards, they are far more apt

to embrace them.

Combine compassion with

opportunity.

A majority of businesses operate

from force. There is a common theme

of pushing, driving, do-or-say-die that

permeates the organizational attitude.

Although this energy can help us

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time, it is not sustainable, and it

certainly causes a lot of fall out along

the way.

On the contrary, the most successful

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Sparking a Shift in Your Team

Setting off

Cataclysmic

Changes

in Attitude with Tiny

Energetic Tweaks

By DENISE CLELAN

Y

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businesses combine compassion

with opportunity. There is a culture

of caring—for coworkers, customers,

and for the company’s mission. That

coupled with a win-win attitude

whereby each individual is seeking

the higher good through

opportunity and innovation, makes

for an engaged, productive team.

Communicate expectations.

One of the most difficult

challenges for those in leadership

positions is clearly and unwaveringly

communicating their expectations.

It’s interesting that this is

particularly true when it comes to

expectations about attitude. We

“assume” our employees will get it.

Shouldn’t they just know to come to

work fully engaged and ready to

tackle whatever awaits them with

enthusiasm?

Not necessarily. Without an

understanding of the expectations,

employees are left to their own

devices. And if their catabolic

patterns are given full reign, you’ll

soon find yourself immersed in

inner office politics and/or

wondering why productivity is

waning.

Practice by writing out how you

want your team to act, respond, and

just be while at work. Get a clear

vision of not only what that looks

like but how it feels to be in an

environment where everyone is all

in.

When you clearly see the vision of

what could be—for everyone on the

team—by setting and holding to a set

of standards, you’ll be far more likely

to take action.

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t’s 3 o’clock on Tuesday and

you still have two hours left

of work, but you’re feeling

sluggish. You had two cups

of coffee at breakfast, yet you find

yourself eyeing the coffee pot in the

break room.

Finally, you break down and pour

yourself a hot cup of java because you

know your work day doesn’t end at 5

—there’s still a mountain of laundry

to conquer and dishes that have taken

up residence in your sink at home.

Even with three cups of coffee in

your system and a full night’s sleep

under your belt, you can’t seem to

shake the tiredness. For some, this is

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this is a daily struggle.

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different systems throughout

the body, which could cause

weakness, muscle pain, insomnia,

and impair memory/concentration.

Unfortunately, sleep does not

improve CFS and physical or mental

activity could actually be detrimental.

Like many disorders, CFS doesn’t

target a specific group of people.

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However, on average, women have been

diagnosed with CFS an upwards of four

times more than men.

This could be because women tend

to do more research and voice their

concerns to their doctors more than

men. From an emotional aspect, it

could be because women are hurt more

emotionally. All the repressed anger,

guilt, and pain starts to take a toll on

your body and could manifest as CFS,

Smith said.

Don’t wait until it has debilitated

you before you seek medical

attention, Rebecca Thoroughgood,

an acupuncturist at Wellpoint

Acupuncture in Harrisburg, said. It’s

important that women (and men!) take

care of themselves.

While you may never think of

it, visiting an acupuncturist or

chiropractor could actually help you

cope with CFS.

CFS causes blockages of our

energy, or qi (pronounced “chee”),

Thoroughgood said. Qi is responsible

for how the systems in the body

function, and when our qi is depleted, it

can cause our system to slow down. If

our qi is weak, or impaired, it can cause

problems with our digestion, monthly

cycle, pain tolerance, sleep, stamina,

resistance to stress, and immune

system.

“Imagine a garden hose that has

kinks in it,” Thoroughgood said. “The

water doesn’t flow as smoothly as it

should.”

To determine where the blockages

are occurring, an acupuncturist will feel

your pulses and ask about your

symptoms to assess how your energy is

flowing and to determine how to

restore balance.

Acupuncturists work to restore and

improve the flow of energy by placing

On average, women are four times more likely to be diagnosed with ChronicFatigue Syndrome (CFS) than men. If you’re one of these women, it’s imperativethat you learn ways to cope with it.

Kristine Wolf (shown here and

at the bottom left) on the

HI/LO table. The platform is

slowly brought down to a

horizontal position (below).

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Chronic Fatigue

Syndrome (CFS) is a

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throughout the body.

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tiny needles in points on the body that

can have a positive effect on the body’s

different systems. While this may

sound painful to some, Thoroughgood

said the needles aren’t thick like shot

needles; they are whisker-like in size,

leaving little to no discomfort.

Thoroughgood recognizes that

encouraging and reassuring her clients

is very important. They need to know

that as with any recovery, it takes time,

perhaps months, and probably some

lifestyle changes will need to be made

to find relief from CFS.

“Our body knows how to restore

balance,” says Thoroughgood. “We

have to pay attention and make

choices which support that.”

Smith says the brain sends

messages throughout the entire body

and if there is a roadblock along the

way, the body is unable to perform

at its fullest potential.

Chiropractors locate these

blockages along the

vertebrae in the spine

and realign them to

get signals flowing

smoothly once again.

“If you are not

getting your vertebrae

checked and realigned

regularly, you are not

improving your quality

of life,” said Smith.

After discussing your

concerns, the chiropractor will then

feel the vertebrae along your spine for

any that are misaligned. With gentle

maneuvers known as adjustments, he

will begin to bring them into

alignment and reopen the energy

pathways within your nervous system,

which could be the underlying cause

of your chronic fatigue.

Both Smith and Thoroughgood

agree that treatment alone does not

cure CFS. It is important that you

maintain a healthy diet, keep a regular

sleep schedule, reduce stress, and

exercise.

Thoroughgood compares our

energy flow to the flow of a river.

“When a river is depleted, it runs

slower you can see the sludge that has

built up,” she said. “Yet, when we get a

good rain, it fills up and flows

smoother. Therefore, taking action to

keep ourselves from becoming too run

down and to move our energy

helps to eliminate some of that

“sludge.”

Not everyone has time to fit in a

workout so even something as simple

as a quick 10 minute yoga routine can

help boost energy. Take five minutes

to take some deep breaths and

appreciate something as simple as the

sunlight and it will be like pushing the

reset button on life.

You have dishes in the sink? They

can wait, but your body can’t. Take

time to improve your quality of life!

You have dishes in the

sink? They can wait, but

your body can’t. Take

time to improve your

quality of life!

Thoroughgood inserts a needle into a

point that has a calming effect on the

body and mind. This point can help ease

headaches, menstrual tension and

digestive complaints.

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magine that you are out

shopping with your mother

and she suddenly gets severe

hiccups, shortness of breath,

or palpitations. Maybe you even notice

sudden face and limb pain, nausea,

chest pain, or general weakness.

Could it be a stroke? You think that

some of these signs don’t fit common

stroke symptoms, but you might not

know that women can display

different symptoms than men.

According to the American Stroke

Association, five warning signs for

both men and women can include:

• numbness or weakness of face, arm

or leg—especially on one side of the

body

• confusion, trouble speaking or

understanding

• trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• trouble walking, dizziness, loss of

balance or coordination

• severe headache with no known

cause

However, some of the most

common complaints among women

without any of the five warning signs

can be loss of consciousness or

fainting, difficulty breathing, pain,

nausea, and seizures.

According to Eva M. Rzucidlo,

M.D., a vascular surgeon

from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical

Center in Lebanon, N.H. and the chair

of the Women’s Leadership

Committee in the Society for Vascular

Surgery®, persons may experience a

different warning sign of stroke called

a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

“Initial symptoms of a TIA usually

last for a few minutes to one hour and

can be similar to other stroke warning

signs,” said Dr. Rzucidlo. “These

symptoms usually go away completely

within 24 hours, but you should not

ignore them; report TIA symptoms to

your physician immediately.”

Females make up 60 percent of all

people who have strokes, so don’t

second-guess the situation. Call 911

immediately if you notice someone

having any signs of stroke. Many

patients can be treated and helped

with an FDA clot-buster medication, if

used during what is known as “the

three-hour window” after their first

symptoms.

Your quick response may help one

of the more than the 100,000 women

under the age of 65 each year that have

a stroke and reduce long-term

disability.

“Unfortunately, the first sign of

carotid artery disease could be a

stroke,” noted Dr. Rzucidlo, “so

women also should be having their

carotid artery (an artery in the neck

that supplies blood to the brain)

checked periodically by their

physician who will listen to the blood

flow through a stethoscope. Vascular

screening methods are painless and

noninvasive tests, and include

ultrasound exams or Doppler pressure

studies. These tests may reveal

possible dangerous conditions like

carotid disease that can lead to stroke;

leg artery blockages, which can result

in limb loss; or aortic aneurysms,

which can be fatal if they rupture.”

Individuals 55 years of age or older

with cardiovascular risk factors

such as a history of hypertension,

diabetes mellitus, smoking,

hypercholesterolemia, or known

cardiovascular disease may also

benefit from preventive screening for

vascular disease.

Appropriate screening examin-

ations in high-risk individuals include

ultrasound scan of the aorta to

identify aortic aneurysms; ultrasound

Women May Display Different Stroke Symptoms than Males

Learn the signs and call 9-1-1 immediately;

a three-hour window may save someone’s life

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Females make up

60 percent of all people

who have strokes,

so don’t second-guess

the situation.

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scan of the carotid arteries to assess

stroke risk; and blood pressure

measurements in the legs to identify

PAD and risk of heart disease.

Strokes can affect anyone at any

age, but there are risk factors for

stroke that are even more important

for women under 55. Depending on

these factors, women who have

migraines with aura (visual

disturbances such as flashing dots or

blind spots) can be up to 10 times

more likely to suffer a stroke.

Women who take even a low-

estrogen birth control pill may be

two or times as likely to have a

stroke if other risk factors are

present.

Also at risk are females with

autoimmune diseases such as

diabetes or lupus; those who have

had more than one miscarriage who

may be at higher risk for blood clots;

and those having a thick waist and

high triglyceride (blood fat) level.

Post-menopausal women with a

waist size larger than 35.2 inches

and a triglyceride level higher than

128 milligrams per liter may have a

five-fold increased risk for stroke.

To decrease your chances of

having a stroke, make sure your

blood pressure and diabetes

numbers are under control. Be

active, have a healthy diet, and

watch your weight, especially

around your waist area. Limit

alcohol consumption and do

not smoke. By quitting smoking

the risk of heart disease and stroke

can be cut in half just one year after

you quit and it continues to decline

until it’s as low as a nonsmoker’s

risk.

Information was provided by

the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS),

a not-for-profit professional medical

society, composed primarily of vascular

surgeons, that seeks to advance

excellence and innovation in vascular

health through education, advocacy,

research, and public awareness.

www.vascularweb.org

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The third annual Lancaster

County women’s expo will soon be

here. This year’s event will again be held

at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim (north

off Route 283 at the Salunga exit) on May 17,

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guest admittance to the

women’s expo is free as well as

parking and shuttle service.

Some of your favorite

exhibitors will be returning and

new ones will be joining us. There

will be plenty of opportunities to chat

with more than 100 exhibitors about their

products and services; the latest fashions in

jewelry and trends in clothing;

gourmet foods that are all the rage; remodeling

ideas for your home and contractors who would

love to bring your ideas to reality; popular and

interesting vacation destinations; and so much

more.

Many exhibitors will be

selling items such as

jewelry, nutrition and

weight-loss supplements, gourmet foods, skincare

and cosmetics, handbags, and home accessories.

We women are concerned not only about our own

health but also the health of our families. Take this

opportunity to talk with professionals who will be offering valuable

information on topics such as wellness, nutrition, fitness, and weight

management.

Throughout the day you can

watch live demonstrations. Here is

some of what’s on tap for the day:

Of course, there’s a fashion

show! Christopher & Banks/CJ

Banks will be taking the stage to

strut the latest in 2014 fashions. The

models will complement the outfits

wearing shoes from Clarks and

toting handbags by Vera Bradley.

Debbie Rutter with Clever Container

will show us things we can do in our

everyday life to become more organized. This

fun presentation will help you eliminate stress,

save time, and gain order.

Ever wonder what flowers work

best in a container garden? Just

in time for summer planting,

Stauffers of Kissel Hill will explain how to use thrillers,

fillers, and spillers to make a beautiful flowering display.

Jenna McCullough, expert floral designer from

Flowers by Paulette, will show us how to create a

gorgeous floral arrangement.

They wowed the

audience last year, and I’m sure they will be

equally impressive this year. Actors from

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre will be giving

live mini-performances from some of their

upcoming shows, including Shrek!

Sandy Stotsky, Zumba instructor, will show

us that working out can be fun, and Mitzi Jones

will enlighten us as to what our

handwriting says about our personality.

The Hula Hoop contest has

become our traditional end to this fun-

filled and exciting day. We’ll provide the

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ontainer gardening is

exactly as it sounds,

which means that there

are no rights and

wrongs in terms of what kinds of

container you use or what you plant.

Below you’ll find the ins and outs of

getting started and some examples of

what to grow.

First Steps

If you’re new to container

gardening, step over to a local nursery

and don’t be afraid to ask for some

basics. Experts can point you in the

right direction for good potting soil

(you want the right mix for proper

drainage) and suggest plants you may

not see listed here.

You should already have decided

where your containers are going to be

placed around your home, keeping in

mind which plants have similar water

requirements and if they thrive better

in shade and sun.

Containers Everywhere

You may hear the words “container

garden” and immediately think of a

giant pot, flower box, or hanging

basket. While all those things are used,

it’s time to think outside the flower

pot.

While large, fancy, decorative

containers can cost big bucks,

consider looking elsewhere, including

your home, for your containers.

Antique shops and flea markets are

ripe with potential “containers.” If

you’re pressed for space, you can even

grow a plant in something as small as

a soda can or bottle.

Container gardening writer and

expert Kerry Michaels has used

everything from a clam shell to a

Clementine box as well as a hollowed-

out log. She notes that larger

containers are easier to maintain as the

volume of soil in the container retains

moisture longer.

Whatever you choose as your

container, make sure you’re able to

drill holes in the bottom, says

Michaels. With containers, it’s all

about the proper drainage.

Gardening coach Rebecca Cohen

feels that using recycled materials for

container gardens is definitely

becoming more of a trend and gives

the example of taking milk jugs for

planting vegetables. With the cost of

seeds and plants being relatively low,

using something you already have

gives you even more bang for your

buck.

Maintenance Routine

Another great aspect of container

gardening is that your time investment

is not huge. Watering is an obvious

requirement. Cohen recommends

watering every day if your container is

in full sun, since containers can dry

out quickly. Adjust the watering

schedule based on the amount of

sunlight the containers receive.

Don’t over water but don’t let your

plants dry out. Because outdoor plants

are watered more often, it’s easy for the

nutrients to run out with the water, so

you’ll want to fertilize.

Get the Look

Often in container gardening you

hear the phrase “thriller, spiller and

filler,” which refers to the “look” of the

container.

The thriller is the focal point and is

generally tall; spillers drape off the

side; and filler is exactly what it

sounds like. While this is one way you

can go, Michaels advocates for using

your container garden to express your

own style.

To that end, she’s a big fan of

cramming the container full. “A lot of

plants give you spacing advice,” she

says. “I ignore that advice and cram

plants in. Part of that is instant

gratification. If it gets too full, I can

pull some out but it feels great to

produce a beautiful container almost

instantly.”

To fill a container, however, there’s

also a trend toward using a single

variety of plant versus several different

ones, says Danielle Ernest, public

relations coordinator for Proven

Winners brand of plants.

Ideas from the Pros

Ernest’s suggestions follow the

trend of one variety of plant per

container. For a pink and pretty effect,

there’s the Supertunia Vista

Silverberry Petunia, an annual that

performs well in heat and humidity,

works in full sun, and lives spring to

frost.

To get that spiller fill, there’s the

Mandalay Begonias, which are

available in new colors this year and

work great for a hanging container or

one that’s a bit longer and taller.

Ernest says these plants like to be very

dry.

The Laguna Heavenly Lilac Lobelia

prefers full sun to partial shade and

also likes to be kept on the dry side.

With its ability to grow tall and wide,

it’s another excellent candidate for the

single variety container.

To add variety, group containers

together rather than plants in a

container, suggests Ernest.

Gardening coach Cohen loves

using Russian Sage and combines it

with coneflower and verbena in a

container, which blooms July through

October, and can be kept in the

container outside to rebloom the

following season.

She also recommends pansies and

has combined them with creeping

phlox and alyssum, all of which can be

planted in the fall. Cohen also feels

impatiens make a great plant for those

working with lots of shade and notes

it’s a long bloomer.

Container gardening expert

Michaels loves using interesting

containers and combined pansies and

violas in a Clementine box. She’s even

used a restaurant-sized colander as a

container (how’s that for drainage?).

Michaels recommends Million

Bells for beginners, which are

“beautiful, come in all kinds of colors,

bloom endlessly all summer and you

can find them at the supermarket,” she

says. Other good beginner plants are

sweet potato vine and coral bells.

Make It Today: Easy-Does-It Container Gardens

By DANA CARMAN

Photo courtesy of Kerry Michaels

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t’s the 21st century, and more

women are in the workforce

than ever before. The

number of females in

management and executive positions

is growing every day.

These are just a couple of reasons

women are now more financially

independent. So then, why is it that

women tend to shy away from

investing?

In many cases, it stems from

common financial misunderstandings

among women of all ages.

Many women who are young and

starting out in the workforce think it is

fine to wait a few years before starting

to save. It is always tempting when we

start getting that first paycheck to buy

those shoes we have been eyeing up, or

that must-have handbag!

The truth is we need to start as

early as possible in order to take

advantage of the power of time and the

magic of compounding. The longer

you wait to invest, the more money

you will need to contribute later to

reach your goal.

For example, a 25-year-old who

contributes just $189 per month for 40

years, assuming a 7% rate of growth,

would amass a portfolio of $500,000.

For a 50-year-old woman to have

that same $500,000 at 65, she would

need to contribute $1,568 per month.

The 50-year-old had to contribute a

total of $282,299, while the 25-year-

old invested less than one-third of that

($90,905). As you can see, the

difference is huge!

Often, women believe that a 401(k)

retirement plan from work will be all

they need to fund their retirement. In

many cases, this is not true.

It is important to understand the

lifestyle you hope to lead when you

retire, analyze the potential of your

401(k) and other savings to meet that

goal, and then devise a plan with your

financial advisor to realize your

dreams. Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs,

and Annuities are great supplements

for retirement.

When it comes to implementing

savings strategies, women are,

generally, very conservative.

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want to protect their money. The idea

of losing any of their assets can be a

frightening thought.

Because of this, women tend to put

their money in conservative types of

investments to ensure they will not

incur any losses, and some do not

invest their money at all.

Many times, this means not putting

their money into the stock market.

Though this seems to be a great way to

preserve their capital, not investing in

the stock market is typically an even

greater risk.

Over the long term, stock

investments have outperformed bank

accounts, Treasury bills, and inflation.

This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t

consider investment risks. The

important thing is to understand how

to balance your needs with your risk

tolerance when making investment

decisions.

Another misconception is that

investing is too complicated and time

consuming. Many women lack the

interest or time to become an expert in

“the markets.” That is okay, but it is

also important to have a basic

understanding of finances.

Your strategy starts with your

investing goals. A little bit of

knowledge can go a long way, so

utilize the Internet or your library to

become familiar with the basics.

A financial advisor can work with

you to find an investment strategy that

will make you feel comfortable. By

working with a professional, you can

save time, relieve stress, and stay on

the right track in achieving your goals.

Periodic reviews of your financial

strategy should be done as your

situation and investment or market

conditions change.

Perhaps a more pronounced myth

would be that women can save as

much for retirement as men.

Unfortunately, for a number of

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Even though women have made

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When a woman decides to become

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During these periods, there may be

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Of course, compounding the need

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For these reasons, women need to

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Take some time to find a financial

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Don’t wait—start planning for your

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Carrie Ehrgood has been promoted tobranch manager at Jonestown Bank &Trust Co.’s Quentin Road Branch. In thecommunity, Ehrgood is on the board ofdirectors with Leadership LebanonValley and is chair of Lebanon ValleyYoung Professionals.

Heather Mease has been promoted tocompliance and loan review specialistfor Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. In thecommunity, Mease volunteers withJunior Achievement.

Valerie Kissinger has joined BarevilleKitchens & Design in Leola, Pa. She hasmore than 30 years of experience in thekitchen and bathroom design industryand has been a National Kitchen & BathAssociation certified kitchen designersince 1992.

Julie M. Miller, CPA, has beenpromoted to manager in the Harrisburgoffice of SF&Company, CPAs andBusiness Advisors. She is responsible forvarious duties for businesses, non-profits, and governmental entities.

Nikki V. Wagman has received apromotion to staff accountant, Level III,in the York office of SF&Company, CPAsand Business Advisors. She assists withfinancial statements and preparesindividual, corporate, and partnershiptax returns.

Amey Sgrignoli has been selected aspresident and chief executive officer ofBELCO and will be appointed whenLonny Maurer retires from the positionin the spring of 2015. Currently, she isthe acting president/CEO of Belco.Overall, Sgrignoli has 19 years offinancial institution experience.

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Kathie Hook, CAP-OM, project coordinator for ReynoldsConstruction, was awarded the “You’re the Best” award fromthe International Association of AdministrativeProfessionals (IAAP) Harrisburg Chapter. where she hasbeen an active member for 32 years.

Leslie Weaber, account manager forMid Penn Bank, was recently designatedas a Certified Community Lender (CCL)by the Pennsylvania Association ofCommunity Bankers (PACB). The CCLdesignation professionalizes the positionof a community bank lender.

Attorney Jane H. Schussler is the YorkCounty Economic Alliance 2014ATHENA Award recipient. She hasserved as an active member of York’slegal community. Schussler also servesas a mediator for the U.S. District Courtin Harrisburg.

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While We Were Out ...While We Were Out ...

Eleven employees of SF&Company, CPAs and

Business Advisors, recently gathered pledges and

bowled on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of

York and Adams Counties at their annual fundraiser,

Bowl for Kids’ Sake.

2014 Bowl for Kid’s Sake

SEND US YOUR PICTURES!

BusinessWoman would love to share what’s happening

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Keya Lucas – YWCA staff (left); Debra

Yates – Skin Rejuvenation & Laser

Center and Friends board member.

From left: Megan

Hernandez, Kelly

Smyth, and Teri

Gilfillan – American

Heart Association.

Women of Excellence Dinner

From left: Alicelyn W.

Sleber–Sleber

Associates;

Kelly Hoover

Thompson, Esq.–

The Hospital &

Healthsystem

Association of

Pennsylvania.

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American Business Women’s Association

(ABWA)

Camelot Chapter

6 p.m.

3rd Monday of the month

The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel &

Convention Center, Camp Hill

Tania Srouji, President

www.abwacamelot.com

Continental Yorktowne Chapter

6 p.m.

4th Tuesday of the month

The Roosevelt Tavern

400 W. Philadelphia St., York

717.891.7808

Lancaster Area Express Network

7:15 – 9 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month

Lancaster Country Club

1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster

Julie Welles

727.207.8424

[email protected]

www.LAEN-ABWA.com

Lebanon Valley Chapter

6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month

Marabelle’s Restaurant

1352 Cumberland St., Lebanon

Penny Donmoyer

717.383.6969

www.abwalebanonpa.com

Penn Square Chapter

11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2nd Thursday of the month

Hamilton Club

106 E. Orange St., Lancaster

Donna Anderson

717.392.8285

[email protected]

Women @ Work Express Network

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

2nd Thursday of the month

Heritage Hotel

500 Centerville Road, Lancaster

Virginia Klingensmith

[email protected]

Yellow Breeches Chapter

6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month

Comfort Suites

10. S. Hanover St., Carlisle

Jofa Kauffman

[email protected]

Central PA Association for Female

Executives (CPAFE)

1st Wednesday of each month.

Refer to the website for the meeting location.

Cathy Jennings, President

717.713.7255

[email protected]

www.cpafe.org

Executive Women International

Harrisburg Chapter

5:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month

Rotating location

Cynthia A. Sudor

717.469.7329

[email protected]

www.ewiharrisburg.org

Harrisburg Business Women

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month

Best Western Premier Central Hotel &

Conference Center

800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg

Cathy Jennings

717.713.7255

[email protected]

www.harrisburgbusinesswomen.org

Insurance Professionals of Lancaster

County (IPLC)

5:45 p.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month

Heritage Hotel

500 Centerville Road, Lancaster

Krista Reed

717.945.4381

[email protected]

International Association of

Administrative Professionals

Red Rose Chapter

5:30 p.m.

4th Tuesday of the month

Woodcrest Villa

2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster

Barbara Tollinger

[email protected]

www.iaaplancaster.com

Harrisburg Chapter

5:30 p.m.

3rd Monday of the month

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East

Lindle Road, Harrisburg

Helen E. Wallace, CAP-OM, President

Jodi Mattern, CAP, Webmaster

[email protected]

www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org

Hershey Chapter

5:30pm

2nd Tuesday of the Month

Hershey Lodge

325 University Drive, Hershey

Wendy Snavely, CAP-OM, President

Meagan Bair, CAP-OM, President-Elect

717.508.1710

[email protected]

www.hershey-iaap.org

White Rose Chapter of York

6 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month

Normandie Ridge

1700 Normandie Ridge Drive, York

Dorothy Keasey

717.792.1410

[email protected]

Mechanicsburg Business Women

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month

Rotating location

Abeer Srouji Allen

[email protected]

www.mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org

Pennsylvania Public Relations Society

5:30 p.m.

Last Thursday of the month

Joan Nissley, President

717.861.8720

[email protected]

www.pprs-hbg.org

Professional Women’s Business Network

(PWBN)

8:30 – 10 a.m.

1st Monday of the month

Park City Diner

884 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster

Maria Quaranta

717.271.1250

[email protected]

www.pwbn.org

Shippensburg Women’s Area

Networking (SWAN)

Noon

1st Wednesday of the month

Rotating location

Lisa Mack

717.609.3781

[email protected]

Women’s Business Center Organization

(WBCO)

11:30 a.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month

September through April

Alumni Hall, York College of PA

Mimi Wasti

[email protected]

Women’s Independent Networking Group

(WING)

Noon

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Out Door Country Club

1157 Detwiler Drive, York

Lisa Barshinger

717.747.6393

[email protected]

Women’s Network of York

11:30 a.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month

Outdoor Country Club

1157 Detwiler Drive, York

Theresa La Cesa

[email protected]

www.wnyork.com

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