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May 2014
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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
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
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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.”
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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
obligations. These factors will help
determine what kind of coursework
you pursue and whether you attend on
a full- or part-time basis.
Here are some options to consider.
Online ProgramsModern technology has
transformed education such that you
are no longer limited by your
geographic location. According to
GetEducated.com, a consumer group
that publishes online college ratings,
the average age of online students is
36, and 60 percent of virtual learners
are women.
You can’t beat an online program
for convenience and flexibility—
essentials for busy professional
women juggling work, family, and
personal responsibilities in addition to
their academics. And if you don’t want
to complete your entire degree from
home, many programs offer a blend of
in-person and online courses.
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adult degree programs—including an
associate’s or bachelor’s degree in
business administration—can be
completed exclusively online or
through a blend of online and in-
person classes.
Certificate ProgramsAnother option to consider is that
of pursuing a certificate rather than a
degree. Certificate programs provide
specialized training for particular
skills, usually in a fraction of the
Going Back to School –
Is it Right for You?
By KATIE MARKEY MCLAUGHLIN
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time—and money—it takes to earn an
associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s
degree.
Check out: Penn State World
Campus’s 15 undergraduate and 34
graduate level certificate programs,
ranging in discipline from
organizational communication to
family literacy.
Accelerated ProgramsMany women want to go back to
school part-time but are intimidated
by the number of years it will take to
earn their degree. Fortunately today
many schools offer accelerated
programs to make investing in your
education a faster process.
Check out: HACC Lancaster’s “Fast
Track” evening classes that allow part-
time students to earn a Business
Studies Associate Degree in as little as
half the time the traditional program
takes.
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
scholarships, federal student loans,
institutional grants, employer support,
or graduate-level assistantships to help
ease your financial burden.
Postsecondary education is no
longer limited to those straight out of
high school. Adult women in
particular are flocking back to the
classroom. Whether you’re looking to
further your career, switch fields, or
just learn something new, going back
to school might be the right decision
for you.
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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
important, necessary, or essential.
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
accomplish a lot in a short period of
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
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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
a once a week occurrence; for others,
this is a daily struggle.
According to Dr. Michael Smith, a
chiropractor at Quentin Chiropractic
in Quentin, Pa., CFS was first thought
to be virus related. In 1988, CRS was
given its name. It is a complex and
life-altering disorder that affects
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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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be $100 cash.
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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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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
reasons, this is not often the case.
Even though women have made
strides in the workforce, we still have
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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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majority of cases, a woman will 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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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!
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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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Swing Into Spring!
Friday, June 6, 2014Briarwood Golf Club
$125 per person, single golfer$500 per foursome.
For more information, visit www.ycea-pa.org
26TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
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
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
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
Yellow Breeches Chapter
6 p.m.
4th Wednesday of the month
Comfort Suites
10. S. Hanover St., Carlisle
Jofa Kauffman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mechanicsburg Business Women
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month
Rotating location
Abeer Srouji Allen
www.mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org
Pennsylvania Public Relations Society
5:30 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month
Joan Nissley, President
717.861.8720
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
www.pwbn.org
Shippensburg Women’s Area
Networking (SWAN)
Noon
1st Wednesday of the month
Rotating location
Lisa Mack
717.609.3781
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
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
Women’s Network of York
11:30 a.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month
Outdoor Country Club
1157 Detwiler Drive, York
Theresa La Cesa
www.wnyork.com
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