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The Peoria Woman - May 2007

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As co-owner of Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., Pat Hagenbuch is continually working with creative ideas and new industry products. Getting past the initial customer reluctance to change in the business she shares with her husband, Leo Hagenbuch, can be a challenge. But the mother of two carried over the knowledge many youngsters learn early on that “wisdom is not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but in the sandbox at nursery school” and that has made all the difference for the success of the company. For over 35 years, the Peoria-based manufacturer has been a leader in creating specialized products for the mining industry. Hagenbuch also serves on the YWCA Board of Directors and the Executive and Strategies Planning Committee. In the future, she would like to work with a children’s mentoring program to pass on her life lessons and even aspires to take the stage with Barbra Streisand.

Features

Publisher's Note

A Fake is a Fake

Although it can be manipulated, quality can’t be faked. Imitation isn’t necessarily a bargain for consumers.

For the Birds

Children's Poet Deborah Ruddell

Peoria native Deborah Ruddell shares her success story and the title poem of her newly published children’s book.

Peoria Profile

Sticks & Stones

Local entrepreneurs Jera and Brad Deal are selling their unique framed keepsakes all over the country and have even been featured on Oprah.

Governor Proposes Largest Tax Hike in Illinois History

Only months after being re-elected to another four-year term, Governor Rod Blagojevich unveiled a proposal for the largest tax increase in the history of Illinois.

Career

Not Just a Secretary Anymore!

As technology advances, the administrative professional’s role continues to grow. These positions have evolved and so should the job titles to be recognized as professionals.

Know Your Niche

- Mary Ardapple

Does your three minute speech about your company easily convey to the listener what niche your business operates in?

The Like Factor and the Spider

- Christine Corelli

An overwhelming majority of those who feel they have achieved success possess the “Like Factor.”

Tired of Typing? Try Talking

- Jennifer Spengler

Advancements in voice and handwriting recognition technology have made both of these input methods a viable alternative to traditional keyboarding.

Health

Warm Weather: Hotbed for Allergies

While spring and summer are welcome seasons for many, allergies can make life miserable and take the joy out of the season.

Home Care 101

Debbie Davison of Home Health Care Plus, Inc. addresses some frequently asked questions about home health care.

Get in the Swing of Things

- Kate Jones

Due to the huge success of golf, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has proactive advice specifically on how to prepare your body for many years of pain-free play.

Lifestyle

Nancy Pearl: Librarian Superstar

Seattle resident and librarian Nancy Pearl, the originator of the “One City/One Book” concept, was in Peoria in early March to promote the Peoria Reads! effort.

Senior Moments

Bugs digs up a difficult topic for some women this month, breast cancer. Tackling the ‘big C’ for Bugs five years ago became her own personal journey. In this article, you can take that journey with her.

A Friend a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Recent research suggests that your best friend could actually enhance your physical health.

To Perm or Not to Perm?

- Katie Callahan

Perms have come a long way and are not nearly as stinky and damaging as they once were.

Finance

Insure a Fun Summer

- Jeanne Buysee

Who doesn’t love the nice warm weather and thoughts of the activities summer brings? But severe weather warnings can quickly bring us back to reality.