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CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION ADULT LEARNING COURSES AND VIRTUAL REALITY

5 cover story Denise and Bob Harter stand behind the bar in their Black Forest Brewery in Ephrata, Pa. This, along with the 1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast next door, is their new life’s adventure. Each having retired from an established career, they now find themselves immersed in a business passion they both love and can share together.

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The kids are just getting out of school for the summer; ironically, this is the issue that we talk about going back to school. What are universities and colleges doing to attract adult learners, a.k.a., nontraditional students?

Do you know what virtual-reality learning is and that they can be combined with MOOCs? Many readers may not even know what an MOOC is. You’ll learn about all of this and more inside.

Many parents are thinking about different learning options for their children due to a variety of reasons — Common Core, large classes, violence amongst the students, and violence from outside intruders. More attention is being brought to some alternative educational opportunities. We talked with representatives from a local preschool, private school, and an online cyber school about what each has to offer.

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Do you have employees who suffer from anxiety or PTSD? A local attorney fills us in on what employers need to know about their responsibilities regarding service animals in the workplace as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. And besides the ADA requirements, Pennsylvania has a state law that criminalizes discrimination related to service animals. Do you know what it is?

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June is National Homeownership Month. But do you know if you or perhaps your child should rent or buy? You don’t want to purchase a home that you can’t afford; renting may be more practical. You’ll want to work with both your real estate agent and financial adviser to discover which option is best for your circumstances.

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A Life Together Builds ‘A Room with a Brew’

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By MICHAEL C. UPTON

enise and Bob Harter stumbled upon a dream.

The idea — open and run a bed-and-breakfast with an on-premise brewery — sprang into Denise Harter’s mind as she sat on a porch swing at a bed-andbreakfast in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

“I know what I want, and I get it,” said Denise Harter with a smile.

She was not talking about the 1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which she owns with her husband. She was talking about Bob. The couple met out on the town when they were young, at the start of much different careers; in June the Harters will celebrate their 32nd anniversary.

Now that they are running the B&B together, “this is the most we’ve been together in years,” Denise said.

“Thank God the marriage is solid,” added Bob. Denise graduated with a degree in home economics education (now known as family and consumer sciences) in 1983 from Misericordia University. She began her career in the admissions department at Alvernia College, and then took a teaching position at Governor Mifflin Middle School until she left to raise the couple’s three boys.

After an 11-year hiatus, she returned to teaching and immersed herself in the student classes as adviser and cheerleading coach.

Those connections have not faded.

“I pretty much did everything they asked me to do,” said Denise. “I

taught the entire freshman class, so I got the kids when they came in to the high school, and I got to put on their cap and gowns when they graduated.”

Bob spent 30 years in information technology as a network engineer for small companies and eventually moved on to project management and contracting work. He started

Denise and Bob Harter outside the Black Forest Brewery.

brewing beer as a hobby in 2002 with a starter kit.

His passion grew, and he transitioned to all-grain brewing and turned his garage into a makeshift brewery. A family affair amongst Bob Harter and his sons, the idea for Black Forest Brewery began beside a campfire on the Black Forest Trail, a 42-mile loop through Tiadaghton State Forest in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

But, before there could be a brewery, there needed to be a B&B. “We always knew we wanted a room with a brew,” said Denise.

The combo B&B brewery was Denise’s idea; she proposed it, and Bob was slightly hesitant. He had only been a homebrewer for 10 years, and both had comfortable careers.

Soon, his reluctance faded, and the couple spent two years looking for a property that could house guests and a brewery.

“Our friends thought we were nuts,” said Denise.

After considering locations in Jim Thorpe, East Tamaqua, and Marietta, the couple found the 1777 Americana Inn. “Ephrata found us. We walked in the door, and everything was restored and in great shape. The borough was super easy to work with,” said Denise.

Their ironclad business plan needed a special exception from the borough zoning board and met with some pushback from community members, who worried about a brewpub in a residential area.

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“We put a lot of time into putting a business plan together and getting finances. It was always a combination, a bed-and-breakfast and a brewery,” said Bob. “Our presentation turned a lot minds.”

The couple moved into the 1777 house on March 1, 2014, and the Black Forest Brewery opened nine months later.

“For the first year it was the ‘Bob and me’ show,” said Denise.

Then she started to reconnect with some of her former students who are now musicians for the brewery’s entertainment, joined with students who are now business owners for promotions, and partnered with a former student to host special events and showcase the beauty of the property.

In 2017, the Harters hired former student Eric Sears as the current bar manager, one of the greatest student-and-mentor successes. The Governor Mifflin graduate had gone on to get a degree from the Culinary Institute of America.

“We would have been lost without

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[Denise’s] former students,” said Bob. “I think it’s because they know me, and they know my expectations,” said Denise.

The new business did experience its share of growing pains. During the first years of operation, Denise changed the menu at the brewery every other week. She cooks all

the breakfasts for the inn and all soups, stews, and the shepherd’s pie for the brewery. Now under the direction of Sears, the menu has been expanded and changes quarterly.

In the constantly evolving world of brewing, keeping things fresh is a necessity. The brewery is ahead of the business plan by “two- or

threefold,” said Bob. He’s currently brewing at 85 percent capacity.

“That’s a good place to be, I think,” said Bob. “We are selling a lot more beer than we expected.”

The B&B and brewery are part of a tentative 10-year plan for the Harters. Not close enough to — but not too far away from — their mid60s, the Harters look at their new endeavor as a transition from their previous careers into eventual retirement. Somewhere between the ages of 60 and 65, they will evaluate their life in the B&B and brewery world.

“At 65 I don’t see myself having 13 toilets,” said Denise. “That said, four years has just flown by, and there’s nothing about this business I do not like.”

The Harter boys are off doing their own thing right now. The couple would love to hand the business over to their children, but only time will tell.

“It’s a great, fun life that we’ve built and that we now work every day,” said Denise.

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Universities Making Changes to Accomodate Adult Learners

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niversities that wish to remain competitive and attract new students have moved far away from the sole model of the ivory tower atop the hill. They offer flexible learning to cater to an older demographic who demands more choices and individualized learning.

According to Kevin Ezzell, director for the School of Professional Studies at Albright College, almost 85 percent of adult learners aged 33-34 work full-time.

Two-thirds of those students are female. One-fourth have experienced an online class before.

“Many students are working professionals who need flexibility.

They want to learn in a way that fits their lifestyles,” Ezzell said.

Because nontraditional students generally don’t receive scholarships, many adult learners find an a la carte approach fits their learning needs and their budgets.

Dr. Carolyn Callaghan, Shippensburg University, interim dean for Professional Continuing and Distance Education, completed her dissertation on multigenerational and multiethnic female adult learners.

She cited two main motivating circumstances for adult learners: those advancing in their current careers and need a degree to get that next promotion and those who want to change careers or expand their skillsets to move into a related field.

According to Callaghan, universities are “rethinking what college looks like and grappling with how to blend what they do in a

way that meets everyone’s needs.”

The underlying need for flexibility has universities retooling their programs to meet the needs of adult learners — aligned with the needs of employers.

Here are a few trending innovations you may find in today’s colleges: Stackable credits – Student can earn a certificate or industry certification more quickly than a full degree. They stack their certificates together toward earning an advanced degree.

“The idea of stackable credits isn’t new,” Callaghan said, “but it’s really starting to take hold. Students are looking at the value of what a degree

or certificate means to their employers.

Value is a hot topic in education.”

Competency-based learning – This model refers to a credit system that is learning based rather than time based. Some models are entirely self-paced, and some offer set deadlines to ensure progress.

If a student already knows the material presented in a particular class, she can “test out” and receive the credit rather than take the class.

Ezzell said, “This type of personalized learning is something of interest to the federal government, in terms of financial aid. It was a big a-ha moment in the industry.”

Online classes – While not a new concept, Ezzell predicts that more private colleges will be investing more in their online offerings within the next five years.

He said, “Just looking at the demographics for the declining numbers in the high school population, colleges will be trying to figure out how to best serve that population. The online market serves the adult learner market, too.”

Just-in-time model – Classes are available on demand and can be accessed when needed. Courses are self-paced and accessible from different devices.

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Flexible locations – Universities are experimenting with degree programs that offer flexibility in attendance options: entirely online, blended combinations of classroom and online classes, reporting once per month, etc.

Space-age – Just as classes and reference materials can travel with the student with both just-in-time learning and online classes, students can also project themselves into the classroom as an avatar.

Callaghan said, “Some cuttingedge degrees lend well to virtual reality, and sims are a good way to experiment. At Harrisburg University, it’s one of their foundations.�

Badging – One trendy place you may wish to put your avatar and other flare is your electronic resume. A badge is a visual representation of accomplishments, achievements, or skills. “Classes count for certain competencies,� Callaghan said. “It’s a new way to represent your

resume and show your skillsets.�

Flipping the classroom – This refers to delivering instructional content, often online and outside the classroom, and then moving homework-type activities into the classroom. According to Callaghan, this is popular in K-12 and is something universities want as well. “In class, [students want to be] active participants and take it to the next level, rather than be a sponge in class,� Callaghan said.

from home, which mimics many real-world scenarios.

Online tutoring – What about when you were younger and had to find a ride home after a lateafternoon tutoring session? Now you can take advantage of online, ondemand tutoring, video tutoring, or even tutoring via virtual chat.

It’s an advantage for tutors, too, because “they can tutor anyone in the country through a subscription service,� Ezzell said.

Cohort learning – For a more interactive experience, there is cohort learning. A group of students stays together throughout their chosen program. They develop a support system and learn together via a set pathway to degree completion.

Some programs offer the opportunity to step in/step out when needed.

Digital textbooks – Prohibitive costs can be a huge barrier for textbooks. Some universities include textbooks with tuition. Others are offering them online to save expenses. “Students can pay to print them,�

Ezzell said, “so we’re addressing both print and virtual learning styles.�

No office hours needed – Remember trying to schedule with the school’s career counselor? Now you can conduct that mock interview

Alignment with industry – With colleges being held to a higher standard on return on investment, Ezzell said, “we want to be blatant about

developing soft skills and providing things employers want: well-rounded individuals who can write for business, manage a project, communicate, and work well in teams.�

Aligning with what today’s employers want, some of the newer majors are addiction studies, ethics in social media, an expansion in healthcare offerings, and logistics and supply chain management. With the heart of central Pennsylvania being a manufacturing and distribution hub, a degree in SCM is a love match for students planning to root themselves in this area.

If you’re thinking about going back to college, taking some classes, or even earning a certification, you can take advantage of more choices and possibilities than in years past. “Whatever you think your barriers are, there are so many more options than there used to be,� Callaghan said. “It’s an exciting time for both universities and learners.�

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Adult Learning Courses and Virtual Reality

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echnology has completely transformed the way we live. Few can deny the impact of technological innovations on their everyday life, from how we travel, to how we buy, how we communicate with each other, and even what jobs are available to us now.

One area that has been slow to catch up with these technological changes is education, and more specifically, adult learning courses.

We’ve progressed from learning in classrooms to online learning or a mixture of the two, but compared to virtually every other aspect of our lives, education has remained unchanged.

Virtual reality and augmented reality could be the advancement the industry has been waiting for.

The benefits of VR and AR for adult learning are revolutionary.

The combination of experiential learning and accessibility make these emerging technologies serious contenders to shake up learning systems.

Benefits of VR in Adult Learning Courses Virtual reality has the power to bring learning to life and make the

whole experience more enjoyable; VR could be the effective, engaging literacy tool the adult learning industry has been waiting for.

Massive open online courses, such as those offered by Coursera and Udacity, have become incredibly popular over recent years. In 2015 alone, 35 million people signed up for an online course.

Combining MOOCs and VR – Clearly there is a demand for accessible learning. But what if MOOCs and VR were combined?

You could be taught in a classroom or lecture theater by an expert or practice what you are learning, all from the comfort of your own home. Instead of imagining a scenario or reading case studies to apply your knowledge, you could actually live it.

Learning with VR is the ideal method to build students’ confidence.

There’s no embarrassment if you don’t understand something the first time, or if your peers grasp concepts more quickly — you learn and practice at your own pace.

The ability to practice in VR makes it unique. Imagine being able to make mistakes, learn from

them, and try again, without any realworld consequences.

This is especially useful for soft skills, such as presenting, building interpersonal relationships, and sales, where practice improves performance. VirtualSpeech provides online courses combined with virtual simulations and feedback within their VR app, so that students have the most thorough, accessible learning experience possible.

Accessible Tools – Most people already own the most expensive tool required for adult learning courses with VR: a smartphone.

An estimated 70-75 percent of adults who need literacy support have access to a smartphone, and that figure is even higher for more complex skills.

This means that millions of people can access high-quality learning with a device they already own, and they would just have to purchase a VE headset for as little as $10.

This also makes it a more accessible way to learn because adult learners can fit their education around their full-time jobs, without having to pay thousands of dollars or sacrifice large

chunks of their time going to a learning center.

Future of Adult Learning As the technology progresses, we’ll likely see lectures delivered in the virtual world that would be costly to attend in the real world but practically free with VR. This could change the landscape of universities too.

The potential for this transition can already be seen with Engage, an educational platform that allows 30 users/students into a virtual environment at one time. If it’s easier for people to access and ultimately a more efficient way to learn virtually, what does this mean for higher education as we know it today?

Adult learning courses could be the steppingstone to widespread adoption of VR in education. By providing a safe, accessible, and affordable environment for students to learn through experience, VR has the potential to totally transform adult learning.

• Sophie Thompson is the co-founder of VirtualSpeech. They use virtual reality to enable people to learn through experience, making adult learning more engaging and effective. https://virtualspeech.com

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Service Animals in the Workplace: What’s Required, What’s Not?

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ffice pets have become more common in the workplace. But where do service animals fit in?

These are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.”

Separately, the Title III regulations from the Department of Labor include miniature horses in DOL’s definition of service animals.

disability, blindness, or deafness.

May employers provide other accommodations instead of a service animal?

They may, but it depends, said Myirski.

Disabled employees are entitled to a reasonable accommodation but not to the accommodation of their choosing.

This goes back to the requirement that employers engage in the

interactive process with employees.

The employer may suggest alternatives to the use of a service animal, particularly if the use of a service animal would constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace. This concern frequently comes up in workplaces governed by strict sanitation rules, such as the foodproduction or healthcare industries.

Moreover, DOL regulations

provide that a place of public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task it has been trained to perform.

Are certification, vaccination, and proof of insurance required?

They may be requested, but not required.

Certification for service animals is sometimes not available, even when

Must employers allow employees with disabilities to use service animals in the workplace?

The ADA does not specifically address service animals but does so in the context of places of public accommodation, said Sara Myirski, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC. These two are distinguishable, but because most workplaces can be considered places of public accommodation, employers should be prepared to address any employee requests for a service animal as they would any other request for reasonable accommodation.

Apart from the ADA requirements, employers in Pennsylvania should be aware that a state law criminalizes discrimination related to service animals. The law provides, in part, that employers cannot refuse access to a guide, signal, or service dog or other animal that has been certified by a recognized authority to assist a person because of physical BUSINESSWomanPA.com

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provided by training groups.

Vaccinations are tricky because the employer is not always qualified to determine what vaccinations are suitable.

Regarding insurance, the best practice for employers is to ask for documentation that the service animal is required because of a disability and performs a task related to the disability.

The employer may also request that the employee bring the animal in to demonstrate its training and its lack of disruptiveness.

If employers must purchase additional insurance to have pets on their premises, who is responsible for that cost?

The ADA doesn’t specify, but employers should be prepared to bear the cost.

May an employer deny a request to bring a service animal to work if there are areas of the workplace it cannot go?

That depends on the employee’s facilities. In some cases, there can be ways the employer can accommodate the request and limit access to certain areas. Alternatively, the employee may leave the service animal in the unrestricted area of the facility.

In other cases, however, the burden on the employer may be too great — as in the case of a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

In determining when there is a direct threat, the employer must consider the “nature, duration, and severity of the risk; the probability that the potential injury will occur; and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices, or procedures or the provision of auxiliary aids or services will mitigate the risk.”

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What are employers allowed to tell co-workers about an employee with a disability bringing a service animal into the workplace?

This is something the employer should first discuss with the employee. The employee may wish to inform his or her co-workers about the service animal and the task(s) it performs.

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Sometimes, however, the employee may not want to discuss it. Generally, the employer may inform co-workers, but employees should not interact with the animal.

What if another employee is allergic to the service animal?

In such cases, the employer should be prepared to try to accommodate both employees. The essence of reasonable accommodation requires flexibility from all parties, which may mean trying to place the employees in different areas of the facility, setting paths of travel for each employee, limiting in-person communications, and modifying work schedules.

Who is responsible for the care of a service animal?

It is solely the responsibility of the employee. A service animal may be excluded from the workplace if it is out of control or isn’t housebroken.

An employer may require that employees adjust their break times to care for their service animal.

Employers must be prepared, however, to allow periodic breaks so the employee can tend to the animal’s needs, including periodic bathroom breaks, provided such breaks don’t impose an undue burden on the employer’s operations.

Are emotional-support animals the same as service animals?

Not exactly, said Myirski.

Emotional-support animals may be merely companions. In some cases, however, they may qualify as service animals. The distinguishing feature is the training the animal receives.

If the animal is trained to do a specific task to address a disabled individual’s needs, it is a service animal, even if it is to provide comfort.

For instance, emotional-support animals may be trained to warn a person with severe anxiety of an impending attack and comfort the individual to either alleviate or prevent the attack.

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To Rent or To Buy – Is Homeownership for You?

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here is a sense of accomplishment and pride that goes along with that white picket fence, green lawn, two-car garage, flowerbed, guest room, designer kitchen, or whatever it is about “a home of your own” that makes it special.

As part of the American dream, owning a home is often the most significant milestone in a person’s life, right up there with (and often part of) marriage and/or having children.

It’s one of society’s measures of success.

Owning your home gives you the freedom to make it your own, from the interior décor to the outdoor landscape, and you can choose to invite pets or long-term houseguests without the landlord hassles that renters often endure.

So, what is it about becoming a homeowner that makes so many people run down that path and others run from it?

Finance and lifestyle are usually two deciding factors, and with the help of a trusted financial adviser and the right real estate agent, you can determine whether homeownership

is right for you and when is the right time to take the leap.

Can you do it and are you ready?

A hefty paycheck and clean credit report are not the only important factors in buying a house. Both your financial adviser and your real estate agent should be looking at your financial ability to take on a mortgage payment. When determining your readiness, they may ask very different questions that are equally valid.

As not only a real estate agent but also a REALTOR© with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty in York, DanYelle Batts begins by asking questions about the person, before ever looking at their numbers.

“Have you lived on your own? Do you live with your parents? If you are a renter, you already are in the habit. If at home, what is your financial situation? Have you talked to a mortgage consultant or loan officer?”

When it comes to numbers, debt-to-income ratio is the first consideration.

“A good rule of thumb is 40 percent or less of debt,” says Michelle Kelly, a financial adviser with Primerica in York.

There’s an easy calculation to see where you are: gross income (pretax and pre-deductions) divided by reported debt (consumer loans, credit card balances, student loans, etc.).

Financial readiness aside, homeownership is a long-term commitment. Before you make this commitment, it’s important to look at the more long-term financials.

Can you afford it?

A healthy DTI and proven history of financial responsibility may tell you that you’re ready for the mortgage application, but affordability is very different. Batts and Kelly both pursue more intense finance-related conversations and “homework” for their clients to ensure their long-term financial preparedness.

“It is one thing to purchase a home; it’s a totally different conversation whether you can afford to stay in it,” says Kelly.

And even though her clients may have heard that three times their

annual income is an acceptable home purchase amount, she advises that two times their yearly income is sufficient, especially for a starter home.

When the harder financial questions and exercises come along, you know you have professionals who are working toward your best interest.

For example, Kelly uses a budget worksheet and plays the “what-if” game with her clients (e.g., What if the roof blows off? What if you lose your job?), which helps them to understand the bigger picture of what’s affordable.

Batts asks the potential buyer who isn’t sure if she can handle a mortgage and who does not have the experience of paying monthly rent to save the equivalency of one month’s mortgage payment for three to six months (it depends on the buyer) while continuing to save. If she can do that without using credit cards to offset their lifestyle, then it demonstrates the buyer’s potential ability to pay a mortgage payment at their desired amount.

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in,” says Batts, although, if they succeed in this challenge, they are already a step closer to the goal.

It is this type of preparation that helps potential homeowners know whether they can sustain a mortgage payment without having to fill the gas tank using a credit card.

Another part of affordability includes the incidentals, like taxes, insurance, and potential transportation costs (e.g., if your new home is farther from your job).

It’s also critical to anticipate the $700-$1,000 bill if the hot-water heater goes out.

“The last thing we want is to take the mortgage payment to pay for those things,” says Batts.

“Affordability” can become the biggest drawback of homeownership.

For example, you don’t have the money to sustain the payment or you can’t afford your lifestyle along with a mortgage. However, the biggest challenge in keeping homeownership affordable is unforeseen maintenance on the home.

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a homeowner and seeking out a first-time home buyer or low- or no-money-down program to make it happen quickly can leave you severely unprepared for the long term.

“We have a statement our company teaches,” says Kelly. “People don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.”

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What’s right for you and when?

If you think you’re ready and can afford homeownership, the right home is just as important, and the right real estate agent is critical in finding it.

“I’m not looking at a client as a sale, but as a relationship,” says Batts,

which positions her well to ensure the best match.

Family size, needs and wants, future plans, family growth, landscape, indoor and outdoor maintenance — these are all factors in finding the right house to call home. The right realtor digs below the surface of those factors.

For example, knowing that you travel a lot, they may understand you can’t worry about outdoor maintenance, and a condo association may be an important feature to find.

“Getting to know them, catering to their needs, and helping them make the best decisions builds a much longer relationship,” Batts says.

Having the right professionals beside you is a great place to start in making the decision to rent or to buy. They can help you identify the right timing and ensure adequate planning and preparation for the best outcome. And if you maintain long-term relationships with them, they can be there to help you keep living the American dream.

When it Comes to Firearms, Safety is Essential

By MEGAN JOYCE

Safe gun handling and shooting is important at Morr Indoor Range.

location in Willow Street in 2017.

Morrison’s complementary strengths — his knowledge of the technical components, ammunition, and products — allowed Fornwalt to focus on the range’s potential business development and home in on her own training. In the last few years, she has taken about 30 firearms classes and achieved multiple certifications.

The range now offers a 90-minute gun-safety course for beginners called “First Shots.” Students spend part of the class time learning how to safely handle and store a gun, as well as the parts of a revolver and a semiautomatic firearm.

Students then head out to the range one-on-one with the instructor to take their first shots.

The course has proven popular with women, many of whom want to learn to handle a gun for self-defense. Fornwalt said some women come to the class alone, but usually they come in pairs or groups of friends.

“Part of personal protection is practice,” Fornwalt said. “If you want to be good at it in a stressful self-defense situation, you want to practice regularly.”

Fornwalt also sees a lot of couples taking the course together, especially if the wife or girlfriend of the pair is the novice shooter. She added that even more experienced

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here’s a misperception in our industry that in order to be safe, you can’t have fun, but I don’t think they’re mutually exclusive.”

Tracy Fornwalt, co-owner with Nate Morrison of Morr Indoor Range in Willow Street, focused primarily on the mastering the safety concerns of gun use when she joined her cousin’s expanding business in 2015.

“Through that process, I took my first class and I purchased my first firearm,” she said. “I realized I had a fear of firearms, and once I got through that education, it became empowering. And I really got focused on sharing that experience with other women.”

A Lancaster County native who spent more than two decades in the food and beverage industry, including roles as plant manager for Kellogg’s and Coca-Cola, Fornwalt had moved 11 times in 17 years.

She decided to move back home just as her cousin, Nate Morrison, was realizing the firearms business he started in 2010 had outgrown its initial location.

Using her consulting expertise, Fornwalt helped Morrison evaluate his options and then “realized we could have a great partnership,” she said. Morr Indoor Range expanded from its first location to its new

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gun owners generally learn a new trick or two during the course.

“What we hear a lot from men in particular is that they would much rather their wife be taught by us,” Fornwalt laughed. “It keeps some of the conflict [at bay].”

Couples come for Morr’s datenight packages, too, where they still practice their skills but enjoy a little fun and friendly competition.

“And it creates common terminology for the couple then, so they’re using the same terms and words and phrases,” she continued.

“So when they go to shoot together, they’re starting from that same common basis.”

Fornwalt described Morr’s teaching process as “very methodical.” The first gun-safety essential emphasized is to keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction.

“Never point a firearm at something you aren’t willing to destroy,” Fornwalt said.

She also encourages students to know not only their target, but also

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what’s beyond, remembering that a bullet can travel 1-5 miles past its target, depending on the caliber and the type of firearm.

Commonsense advice — “but not always common practice,” Fornwalt said — is to keep your firearm unloaded when it’s not in use and to always double check and assume a gun is loaded when you pick it up.

The last bit of essential advice?

Keep your finger off that trigger.

“It’s not a natural instinct [when holding a gun],” Fornwalt explained. “You go to make a fist, and people will subconsciously put that finger on the trigger. As you’re learning, you want to get into that good habit right away.”

Fornwalt and Morrison intend to add a variety of additional courses in the coming months.

“You follow these basics so even if something unintended does happen, you have those other safe practices in place to make sure you’re mitigating your risk when you’re handling a firearm.”

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Early-Learning Facilities Shortly after the events in Parkland, Florida, U-GRO Learning Centres posted a link on their website titled, “How to Talk to Young Children about Safety Drills.” The information was an addition to current procedures and policies the national company has in place.

Early-learning facilities focus on all aspects of a child’s education as well as social and emotional growth. We spoke with Leslie Marley, director of education and curriculum at a local U-GRO Learning Centre to get her take on what many of today’s early-learning centers are

doing for young children.

BW: Why is it important to send a child to an environment where there is an actual curriculum for early learning?

LM: The early years for a child set the foundation for everything that is going to come for them throughout their school environment and their life. It is really important they are provided with quality interactions, a quality environment, and quality learning that promote positive development — physical, social, and emotional.

BW: What is the curriculum like for preschool and pre-K children?

LM: We have what is called a blended-model curriculum. It is a balance of teacher direction and structured activities with child discovery. We want children to be able to explore and discover, but it is also important for them to learn routines throughout the day.

BW: Are parents expected to be involved in their child’s experience?

LM: We encourage our parents to drop in any time to observe the classroom and spend time in the classroom with their child. We promote activities that encourage family involvement. We provide a lot of special activities that encourage parents to be involved.

BW: How do you address safety and get the children to accept and understand safety procedures?

LM: We talk about how just like you would wear a helmet when riding a bike or having to hold an adult’s hand when crossing the street, those are things we have to practice.

In the same instances, when we deal with any type of drill — fire, weather, or intruder — we focus on the fact that we have to do things to keep us safe. We teach the kids that if

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n the wake of recent school violence*, the public — not just parents of school-age children — has a renewed focus on education. And education has changed a lot over the years: the once chalkdust-filled rooms have given way to new technology. The goal remains the same: to educate the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one,” American entrepreneur Malcolm S. Forbes, who attended a private boarding school before being accepted to Princeton University, once said.

While public education has been the main source of attention over the past years, other institutions have taken notice of trends in school violence, student assessment, and public relations and have addressed these topics.

Assisted by technology, alternative forms of education have flourished.

Parochial institutions have garnered increased attention over the past decade. Even early learning centers are keeping a close eye on the nation’s educational needs.

We spoke with three educators outside of the public school system to learn more about their schools.

someone would come into the building who is not supposed to be in our building, we have to practice for that as well.

BW: Have you increased or modified any of your procedures because of recent school violence?

LM: Several years ago we conducted a walk-through with local authorities to determine how we could increase safety in our building and how to conduct drills to keep the kids safe. From that we put into place a quarterly intruder drill.

Public Schooling Goes Online In some educational forums, students bypass the “brick-and-mortar” school. Physical interaction between students and teachers is unnecessary.

Everything is “free,” as it is paid through the tax systems, as with the traditional public school system.

Students are assigned teachers, and they are asked to watch live classes and to join in. Assignments are posted and are to be submitted online through the school website.

We spoke with lead teacher Kathleen Groff, with the 21st Century Cyber Charter School, to learn more about cyber schools and why you may want to consider this option for your child.

BW: Since students are not in a classroom, how do they grow relationships with other students?

KG: We have get-togethers multiple times a month in different parts of the state. Some of them are field trips, and we have an active adventure club, which meets for different outdoor activities, like hiking.

We also have community outreaches in local libraries where kids get together for things like science experiments and virtual clubs, including a book club, a Minecraft club, a chess club, a poetry club, and many others.

BW: Are students able to play sports?

KG: As far as sports go, we do not have any sports teams. Students can participate in their local public school’s sports teams under Pennsylvania charter law.

BW: How can you tell if a student is falling behind?

KG: First, we make sure we follow the truancy laws of Pennsylvania.

In our school, students have to be logged in and submitting work to be attending school. We are pretty careful with that because we want to make sure our kids are working and learning.

Every student has an academic adviser; they monitor how the student is doing and answer any questions

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the student or family might have. If the adviser notices a student’s progress is not on track, they will reach out to the student and the parents.

We also have a parent portal where parents can look and see how students are doing in their classes.

There is a lot of communication.

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BW: Even without a traditional classroom setting, is the threat of school violence real to cyber schools?

KG: As far as our school goes, the risk is lower, and we have had parents contact us to discuss this subject. We worry about our children just like any other school does. We want them to be safe, and we have talked to our students about what has been going on in the world, about how to remain safe in their own personal life, and we have had training here with the staff.

Private School Has Its Advantages Too Private schools can be religiously affiliated, provide intensive academic

experiences, be specialized for specific populations, or be military academies.

Private schools are not funded or operated by federal, state, or local governments. Parents choose to send their child to a private school and pay a set amount determined by the institution. This amount may be a deterrent to being able to attend a particular private entity. These schools set their own criteria for accepting students.

Dayspring Christian Academy in Mountville is one of 25 parochial schools in the U.S. using the Principle Approach; its pillar principles include individuality, self-government, conscience, and government.

Headmaster and founder of Dayspring Dr. Mike Myers emphasized the school’s adherence to Scripture and the lifelong effects education has on children.

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Vascular Screenings Can Detect Silent Killers

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By BARRY SPARKS

During the test, the patient’s aneurysms — where the first symptom is a medical emergency. An early blood pressure is taken with a detection can allow for appropriately cuff at the arm, thigh, calf, ankle, timed correction to avoid a and toe. An ultrasound device is moved across the area to detect potentially life-threatening event.

“Other conditions, when detected, blood flow through the areas before can allow us to know we need to and after the blood pressure is intensify treatment of risk factors inflated.

PAD affects at least a quarter of to prevent more significant future those who are 70 years or older. issues,” he says.

Who should be screened?

Carotid duplex ultrasound: Anyone over age 55 or anyone over age Carotid arteries 40 who has multiple are located on each risk factors, including: side of the neck. family history of heart They supply the disease or strokes, brain with blood. history of smoking, When the carotid high blood pressure, arteries narrow and overweight, high stress get clogged, serious levels, inactive lifestyle, complications, such high cholesterol, or as stroke and even diabetes, according to death, can occur. the Brookings Health This screening System.

There are three checks for buildup important diagnostic of fatty blockages, ultrasound screenings plaque, or other that can be conducted. abnormalities.

They are: peripheral Stroke is the third Dr. Todd Wood, cardiologist, arterial ultrasound, medical director of the vascular leading cause of carotid artery death in the United clinic at Penn Medicine ultrasound, and States and the No. Lancaster General Health. abdominal aortic 1 cause of disability aneurysm ultrasound. in older people. More than half of all Ultrasound is a noninvasive test. strokes in older adults are due to It uses high-frequency sound waves carotid artery disease. to produce still and moving images of the body.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm Here are brief descriptions of ultrasound: An aneurysm is a the three major vascular-disease localized, balloon-like expansion screenings: in a blood vessel caused by weak vessel walls. An abdominal aortic Peripheral arterial ultrasound: aneurysm ultrasound is used to This screening is done to diagnose identify any abnormalities, the possible peripheral artery disease, a circulatory presence of an aneurysm, and how disorder in which arteries narrow extensive the damage may be. and restrict blood flow to the rest of Physicians can accurately the body. Leg pain and leg cramps measure the size of the aneurysm to are common symptoms of PAD. determine the need for treatment.

Rupture of an aneurysm is fatal in most cases. Most people, however, don’t know they have an aneurysm.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the 10th leading cause of death in men over age 50 in the United States.

While vascular screenings are simple and noninvasive, Wood says the major barriers are “lack of awareness and the fact that we tend to be more engaged in getting testing for things that are causing us symptoms than looking for asymptomatic potential problems.”

Having a vascular screening can accomplish more than just providing a snapshot of what is going on with your blood vessels. It can produce other positive results.

Researchers with the Journal of Community Medicine and Health Education studied two groups: one that had received a vascular screening procedure and one that hadn’t. Both groups were surveyed regarding their current health status and future health and lifestyle plans.

Individuals who had received the vascular screenings were more likely to modify their behavior and pursue a healthier lifestyle than those who had not been screened.

This was true regardless of the results of the screening.

Despite the availability of vascular screenings, the rates of vascular disease have increased in recent years. Why? Wood attributes it to several factors.

“Two of the main risk factors for peripheral arterial disease are smoking and diabetes,” he says.

“While the rates of smoking have declined somewhat, we are facing an epidemic of increasing diabetes.

Additionally, we are looking for vascular diseases more, which can make the rates look higher by increased detection.”

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ascular diseases are known as “silent killers” because they often strike without warning.

“Vascular disease refers to changes to the blood vessels outside of the heart,” says Dr. Todd Wood, cardiologist, medical director of the vascular clinic at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

“This can include arteries or veins but most commonly is associated with arteries,” Wood says. “It can involve blood flow to the extremities, brain, or other internal organs. And, it refers to both atherosclerosis (blockages) and aneurysms (dilated blood vessels).”

Vascular diseases are often unaccompanied by symptoms, making it extremely important to catch these diseases before it’s too late. Vascular diseases can result in stroke, loss of limbs, or death. The best way to detect vascular diseases is through vascular screenings.

Stroke, peripheral artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm are the three most serious, non-cardiacrelated vascular diseases that afflict Americans.

While men and women can be affected by vascular diseases, the risk increases for men at 40 years of age and older. It can begin earlier, depending on lifestyle factors.

June is National Men’s Health Month, and it’s an ideal time for men to have a vascular screening.

According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, most men’s health issues can be prevented when they are detected early.

Wood is a strong advocate of vascular screenings.

“They are not a threat to patients and they are very effective. There are some conditions that progress silently, like abdominal aortic

Cholesterol: The Lowdown on the Highs and Lows

By MEGAN JOYCE

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hen it comes to cholesterol numbers, we hear the medical professionals’ — and the pharmaceutical companies’ — constant calls to get our cholesterol lower, lower, lower. So it may surprise you to know that, despite its thoroughly negative reputation, we don’t truly want to be rid of our cholesterol completely.

“There’s a purpose for it; there’s a reason why we have it,” Dr. Tatjana Sljapic, electrophysiologist with WellSpan Cardiology in Lancaster, said. “[Cholesterol] isn’t all bad. Your body actually needs it to produce vitamin D. It builds cell walls and helps us digest fats. Some cholesterol you need — it’s just the high levels that are detrimental.”

And the guidelines for those high levels, established by the National Cholesterol Education Program through the National Institutes of Health, change all the time, Sljapic said.

“The majority of physicians, like me, have a rule that everybody’s LDL cholesterol should be 130 (or lower),” she said. “If somebody had a previous heart attack; if they have diabetes, which is an aggressive disease; or if they had a stroke, open heart surgery, or a stent, the majority of physicians in cardiology would keep it below 70.”

Those with two or more risk factors — hereditary predisposition, obesity, smoking, etc. — should shoot for a cholesterol number below 100.

Produced by the liver, cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that, in excess, builds up in the arteries and hardens into plaque (atherosclerosis).

This buildup is what narrows and eventually blocks the flow of blood through the artery, which results in rupture or heart attack.

So while some cholesterol is produced internally, the rest of it enters our bodies through our mouths.

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In a country with an number we strive established obesity to keep on the epidemic and higher side, with where, according 70 being the target. to the Centers for Sljapic said below Disease Control 40 for men and and Prevention, below 50 for women 1 in 6 adults has is considered too high cholesterol, low. HDL above Americans are 75 has been shown being urged left and to prolong life, right to take a hard known as longevity look at our diets syndrome — and make changes possibly one of the for the better. only syndromes you Dr. Tatjana Sljapic, electrophysiologist at WellSpan Cardiology in Lancaster.

Those with diets genuinely want. high in saturated “[HDL] removes fats and trans fats put themselves the excess cholesterol from the at huge risk for developing high blood,” Sljapic explained. “It’s cholesterol, which, in turn, spikes protective. I’ve never seen a patient their risk for heart disease, the with a heart attack who had an HDL of leading cause of death for both men 80 in my life. and women in the United States.

“The interesting thing is that Also on cardiologists’ radar are low HDL will actually increase your triglycerides, another type of fat now cardiovascular risk,” she continued. measured alongside cholesterol levels.

“But the problem is there’s really “Up until a few years ago, we did not enough science to support not quite understand it in terms of elevating it [via medications or cardiovascular risk,” Sljapic said. supplements]. None of these measures “The targets now for triglycerides are has really led consistently to better below 150 for cardiovascular outcomes.” protection. In the past, we’d have Until menopausal age, women’s patients at 300; we never thought cholesterol levels tend to be a bit lower that was important, but the data has than men’s. shown otherwise.”

“Men do not have the benefit of Although some triglycerides are the protective effect of estrogen that necessary for health and energy, women of childbearing age have,” excessive amounts contribute to Sljapic said. “And then at menopause, coronary artery disease. These fats are we kind of equalize. The estrogen is often found in simple carbohydrates, not there to protect you anymore.” starchy foods, alcohol, chocolate, But beginning hormonal butter, and high-fat meats. replacement therapy solely to replace “In men, it’s beer. In women, it’s estrogen and its cardiovascular ice cream,” Sljapic chuckled. protective effects, Sljapic warned, is It’s important to note that not not recommended and has not been all cholesterol is created equal. LDL proven beneficial.

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Changes (TLC) program, which focuses on dietary adjustments (specifically the reduction of saturated fats), physical activity, weight management, and smoking cessation. This lifestyle program works in conjunction with prescribed medications.

“I’m a big believer in statin therapy. They’ve been tried and tested for the past 35 years,” Sljapic said. “If people took statins, coronary disease would not be extinct but it would be tremendously less of a burden.”

Statins reduce the LDL cholesterol produced by the liver; some — but not all — have been shown to elevate HDL and reduce triglycerides, too.

So why are so many patients disinclined to try or stick with statin drugs? Sljapic said some people simply don’t like taking medications.

Some would prefer to focus exclusively on lifestyle modifications.

Some are put off by the occasional side effects, such as myositis (muscular aches and pains).

Sljapic theorizes that many patients are started on statins at too high a dose; then, when they cannot tolerate the side effects, they are reluctant to give the medications another try.

She encourages patients to try a different statin and start at the lowest possible dose and then go higher if necessary.

The inescapable reality, though, is that a healthy lifestyle — “move more, eat less,” as Sljapic puts it — is essential to maintaining appropriate cholesterol levels, avoiding heart disease, and achieving longevity.

“There are areas in the world where people, for whatever reason, have a high percentage of living to be 100. And it’s not only that they live to be 100, but they’re actually very healthy,” Sljapic said. “They don’t have heart disease, they don’t have atrial fibrillation, they do not have dementia. The common thread … is that these people move.”

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BW: What will parents find different at Dayspring Christian Academy from a public school?

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BW: How is discipline handled at your school?

MM: We view discipline as our “discipleship program.” Children need to be taught both God’s love and their need to respect God-given authority.

It is our belief that authority and discipline exercised in the spirit of Christ is done with a balance of love and firmness.

All disciplinary measures will be given as the teacher or administrator receives Spirit-led direction in each individual situation. In each case we want to be sensitive to the individual student’s development and maturity, recognizing that God is bringing particular areas to light in each student so they can be dealt with.

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Fowble has a total of 22 years’ banking experience. She serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation and is active in the Hanover Chamber of Commerce.

Jane E. Bates has been hired as a physician assistant with Urology of Central PA. Bates has 20 years of diverse clinical experience. She received her Bachelor of Science in physician assistant studies from Hahnemann University (now Drexel).

Lori McElroy has been hired as an attorney for Barley Snyder in its tax and business practice groups. McElroy, an of counsel at the firm, has experience in working with qualified retirement plans and helping companies establish employee stock ownership plans.

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Held ONLY 5th Wednesdays of the year Rotating location – West Shore Area Wicked Kitchen 30 S. Main St., Mechanicsburg Mitzi Jones mhjsunshine@aol.com

Central PA Association for Female Executives (CPAFE) 1st Wednesday of each month Refer to website for the meeting location Lori Zimmerman, President 717.648.0766 info@cpafe.org www.cpafe.org

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 Marianne Troy, President 717.802.5622 mariannetroy@gmail.com www.abwa.org/chapter/camelot-chapter

Executive Women International Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month Rotating location Julie Young 717.713.7255 dpierson@piersoncci.com www.ewiharrisburg.org

Lancaster Area Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Amy Winslow-Weiss info@LAEN-ABWA.com www.LAEN-ABWA.com Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month Hebron Fire Hall 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon Penny Donmoyer 717.383.6969 www.abwalebanonpa.com

Insurance Professionals of Lancaster County (IPLC) 5:45 p.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – May Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Krista Reed, Treasurer kristamariereed@gmail.com www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org

International Association of Administrative Professionals Capital Region of Pennsylvania LAN Meeting locations vary Pam Newbaum, CAP-OM LAN Director pneubaum@pinnaclehealth.org 717.782.5787 www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m.

Last Thursday of the month Larissa Bedrick, President pprshbg@gmail.com www.pprs-hbg.org Shippensburg Women’s Area Networking (SWAN) Noon 1st Wednesday of the month Rotating location Lisa Mack, President shipswan@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/shipswan

Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) A program of the York County Economic Alliance 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month Sept. through May Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center Windows Ballroom (next to Oak Restaurant) 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York For more information on registering or membership, contact Sully Pinos at spinos@ycea-pa.org Women’s Capital Area Networking (WeCAN) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Radisson Hotel 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill Abeer Allen, President info@wecanconnect.org www.wecanconnect.org Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month Out Door Country Club 1157 Detwiler Drive, York Laura Combs, President laura.combs@integritybankonline.com www.facebook.com/wnyork

Penn Square Chapter 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1st Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Laurie Bodisch, President 717.571.8567 abwapennsquare@gmail.com www.abwapennsquare.org Wheatland – Conestoga Chapter 6 p.m.

1st Tuesday of the month Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Linda Landis, President 717.880.6074 kwarner@murrayins.com www.abwa-wc.org

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