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The Peoria Woman - June 2001

The Peoria Woman
23rd Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon Award Winners
The 23rd Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon attracted a sold out crowd of more than 650 people, a near-record number. YWCA Leader Luncheon Chair Beverly Johnson Thomas recognized all past Leader Luncheon Award recipients, giving special recognition to Lorene Ramsey, recipient of the 8th Annual Legend Award.

Features

From the Editor

They Can Have It All
by Jan Wright Vergon , Publisher
"How will I decide what career I want?" asked my soon-to-be-sophomore in high school daughter. "I love biology and math—genetics is fun—and I’d really like to help find a cure for cancer, but I also love art and fashion. And I’d really like to own my own business!" I just smiled with pride, remembering that a career choice was the farthest thing from my mind at age 14.

Peoria Profile

Marcy Coppernoll, Hult Health Education Center
Over the course of her career, Marcy Coppernoll has worked in two very different fields with one common thread—supporting the health of the community. A native of Chillicothe, she first decided on a career in nursing after a Summer job working as a nurse’s aide during high school. "I always enjoyed the biological sciences and working with people, so nursing seemed to be a logical fit."

Columns

Home & Hearth
Think Safety in Kitchen Design
Mary Sandy, Wellington's Kitchen Galleries
Insuring Success
Get Familiar With Your Policy
Jeanne Buysee, American Family Insurance
Travelogue 2001
Cozumel, a Fantastic Divers Paradise
Donna Christenberry, Federal Travel

Extras

Guest Editorial

June Bride: A Father's Perspective
Steve Harris
Antioch Group
By the time you read this, she’ll be married and my dear wife and I will be both broke and broken. But there are prior concerns; she’s only 19! She’s been driving for just three years, for Pete’s sake. As with driving, shouldn’t we issue marriage permits before a marriage license?