The Peoria Woman - July 2007

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Aurthur Mae Perkins
Teaching the Value of Education
Under this Peoria woman's leadership, District 150's Harrison School received an Award of Merit as a Learning Organization, and the Harrison Reading Initiative resulted in Harrison School students achieving some of the highest reading, writing and math scores among all Peoria Title I schools. This, along with Perkins' many other achievements, impressed President George W. Bush—then a presidential hopeful—who, upon a visit to the school in 2000, said to Perkins, “You are a woman of great enthusiasm—a woman of passion and focus. Even if they had a voucher system in Peoria, it wouldn’t affect Harrison School because the parents of Harrison School see the benefits of the principal, the teachers, the curriculum and they see no need to leave. Harrison has it right.” We think Perkins has it right, too.
Features
Publisher's Note
The Giving Spirit
There are so many different opportunities in which one can make a difference…so many unique events to make the giving fun and develop relationships with one another.
YWCA Winners
These seven women celebrated by the YWCA's annual Leader Luncheon have made outstanding contributions to the Peoria area community through their leadership in arts and education, business and industry, communications, community service, human rights, and professional trades.
Peoria Profile
Flooded With Love
After learning the Portuguese language, traveling to Brazil, being honored by the U.S. Congress and narrowly avoiding 9-11 during the adoption process, this mother of 18 children no longer has what most people would call an “ordinary” life.
Career
A Moment of Reflection
- Mary Ardapple
I have been and will continue to be proud of the Chamber’s hard work for the entire community—no matter the size of a company.
Widening Your Wireless Safety Net
- Paulette Sibrel
Using these nine steps will increase your security, making you a less attractive target for hackers.
Life-Balance - A Tightrope Act
- Christine Corelli
Without balance between your business and personal life, there’s just no way you can survive in today’s fast-paced world and not buckle under the pressure.
The Art of Copywriting

Copywriters write for many and have to tailor their writing styles based on who—and what—they’re writing for.

Health
How Much H2O is Enough?
- Kate Jones
Increase your consumption of pure water and you will increase your overall health.
Homecare 101: Part 2

Do you qualify for home care services covered by Medicare?

Down in the Dumps of Debt
The level of destructiveness of a spending addiction can not be accurately measured until the mirror of reality is held up.
Women and Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is vital, but just as important is the quality of your sleep.
Lifestyle
Interior Redesigns with Inspiration
Whether you’re hoping to sell your home for top dollar or just want a makeover for your abode, there are plenty of options.
Is Your Marriage a Formula for Disaster?
Without strengthening and continuing a strong communication system, the relationship will slowly disintegrate and end in unhappiness and divorce.
Senior Moments
Women represent 25 percent of all golfers. They come to golf later in life than men and stay longer.
Finance
When Pests Make House Calls
- Jeanne Buysee
Maybe your insurance company knows more than you think about losses caused by pests and vermin.
Leave Your Business Worries Behind
- Sandra Beneventi
If you’re a business owner, taking a vacation may seem like a pipe dream. After all, who’s minding your money when you’re not there?
Women and Finance - A Likely Pairing
Although this isn’t always the hottest topic in the soccer fields or at cocktail parties, it is, in my opinion, the most important.