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The Peoria Woman - November 2006

The Peoria Woman
Kim Farlin
Reaching Out to Women in Business
After the United States Air Force placed her in a not-so-thrilling career field, Kim Farlin actively sought other nontraditional career options for women in the military, and was one of the first women to be accepted into the Carpentry Training Class at Sheppard Air Force Base. As a female forerunner in the carpentry industry and as this year's president of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Farlin's voice as a woman business owner has reached many others, including top women entrepreneurs and young women considering a nontraditional career choice such as hers. She's become a mentor to many, and her volunteer track record speaks for itself.

Features

Pathways to Success

What Glass Ceiling?
by Marcy Slane
The annual Pathways to Success Conference celebrates its seventh year on October 18.

Peoria Profile

Heather Tharp and Michelle Marvin: Leo's Flowers
by Jennifer Burns
How did a woman pursuing an elementary education degree come to own her own floral shop? According to Heather Tharp, it was truly a matter of being at the right place at the right time.

Publisher's Note

Supporting Each Other
by Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher
This issue of The Peoria Woman is dedicated to the many professional women who have chosen a career outside their home.

Columns

Credit Corner
Keep Your Family Warm this Winter
Peg Reilly, Family Credit Counseling Service
Focus on Finance
5 Keys to a Successful Banking Relationship
Sandra Beneventi, Commerce Bank
Hair & Now
Brow Shaping
Caleb Downing, Shear Country Salon
Insuring Success
Life Has No Guarantees
Jeanne Buysee - American Family Insurance
Tech Talk
Maintenance Part I: Cleaning Up Windows
Paulette Sibrel, Illinois Central College

Extras

Do Supplements Help Arthritis Pain?

George Lane, Sr., M.D.
Advanced Orthopedics
Here's what the current research says about how to treat arthritis pain and manage progression of the disease.

The Total Woman Puts Herself First

Diane Hinderliter
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Women's Services
When I think of the total woman, someone who is physically active, mentally fit, spiritually centered with self-esteem comes to mind. Then I think how many of us truly fit this description.

Tips for Quitting and Helping Others Quit Smoking

Linda Sprague, R.N.
Laser Solutions LLC.
To quit smoking is one of the best things you can do for yourself and the ones you love. There are multiple programs available to help you through the process of stopping smoking.