The Women’s Journal
March April 2015
The Only Educational Journal in Central Pennsylvania for Women
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Health & Wellness
Fallacies of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency
1. SPIDER VEINS ARE THE SAME AS VARICOSE VEINS.
This article was provided by Circulatory Centers. They have specialized in the treatment of vein issues and vein disease for over 30 years. Their board-certified doctors and vascular surgeons are experts in diagnosing and treating circulatory issues caused by veins dysfunction. With over 28 offices in six states, Circulatory Centers are the vein treatment provider doctors recommend most. For more information, visit www.VeinHealth.com or 1-800-342-8918.
Spider veins and varicose veins are caused by dysfunctional valves within the vein. Spider veins appear as a nest of veins just below the surface of the skin. They typically do not bulge above the surface. Varicose veins, however, are a sign of more significant venous disease and should be diagnosed and treated by a physician.
2. PROLONGED STANDING DOES NOT PLAY A ROLE IN VARICOSE VEIN DEVELOPMENT.
Regularly spending a large part of a work day on your feet puts you at higher risk for developing varicose veins. In an attempt to reduce the strain standing causes, individuals with careers that require prolonged standing should make a point to walk regularly and perform isolated calf exercises by contracting and relaxing the calf muscles to assist the veins in “pumping” blood through the leg veins.
3. VARICOSE VEINS ARE A COSMETIC ISSUE AND DO NOT NEED TREATMENT.
Varicose veins were previously thought of as a cosmetic condition. However, contemporary understanding of the actual disease process indicates varicose veins can ultimately progress to a more serious condition called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). If left untreated, CVI is a progressively deteriorating disease that can result in increasingly serious signs and symptoms. Leg pain, swelling, restlessness, skin damage and ulcers are all potential symptoms of untreated venous insufficiency. As a treatable condition, varicose veins should be evaluated by a physician and various minimally-invasive treatments can be explored before the varicose veins progress.
4. EXCESSIVE WEIGHT DOES NOT CONTRIBUTE TO VARICOSE VEINS AND CVI.
Being overweight is directly associated with the formation of varicose veins. Added pressure on the legs and ankles causes the veins to bulge and the resulting valve stress can lead to failure and CVI. Maintaining a healthy weight through healthy eating and regular exercise is recommended. By exercising and strengthening the calf muscles, improved venous flow by calf muscle augmentation is achieved.
5. MEN DO NOT DEVELOP VARICOSE VEINS AND CVI.
I HAD NO IDEA I DIDN’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH LEG PAIN
Men and women are both at risk to develop varicose veins and CVI. More than 40% of men develop venous disease before the age of 60. Unfortunately, the majority of men do not seek treatment until the condition worsens. While this is still able to be treated, early recognition and timely treatment are the best way to treat varicose veins and CVI.
“I had no idea.” It’s like an anthem our patients shout proudly. Circulatory Centers is renewing the lives – and legs – of women across the country by eliminating varicose and spider veins with a virtually pain-free treatment. The consultation is FREE and 95% of procedures are covered by insurance including Medicare! Visit a center near you and shout it proud.
6. GENETICS AND AGE DO NOT PLAY A ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS AND CVI.
Women older than 50 are most likely to develop venous disease. However, men and women of all ages can develop varicose veins and experience venous insufficiency. If you have a family member with varicose veins or CVI, you are more likely to develop varicose veins in your lifetime. Therefore, genetics and age play a significant role in the development of varicose veins.
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Health & Wellness
Are Your Legs Ready for Spring? Do you experience tired, achy, painful legs that keep you from doing the things you enjoy?
Why EARLy SPRing iS thE PERfEct timE foR VEin tREAtmEntS
Do you shy away from wearing skirts and shorts because of embarrassing leg veins?
Even though the recovery for varicose vein treatments is relatively quick and simple, it is best to avoid sun exposure for several weeks following the procedure. It is also recommended that compression stockings be worn to help reduce pain and swelling. By the time warm weather is here, you will be ready to show off your healthy, varicose vein-free legs in those cute shorts!
Do you have heaviness or swelling in lower legs or ankles that makes your sandals feel uncomfortable? if you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be a candidate for varicose vein treatments. And now is the perfect time of year to address your concerns!
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WhAt iS VEin DiSEASE?
Self-care—such as exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, elevating your legs, wearing compression stockings and controlling other health conditions—can help prevent varicose veins or keep them from getting worse. However, if you are concerned about how your veins look and feel, you should know there are virtually pain-free treatments available. Walk in, walk out.
Healthy veins have valves which open and close to assist the return of blood to the heart. Venous disease occurs if these valves become damaged, allowing the backward flow of blood in the legs. When blood cannot be properly returned through the vein, it can pool in the legs, leading to a feeling of heaviness and fatigue—causing varicose veins and other skin changes. While usually not lifethreatening, venous disorders still affect your circulatory system and can lead to more serious complications, such as ulcers, blood clots and/or stroke if left untreated. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but are usually fine and superficial. Spider veins are found closer to the skin’s surface and are often red or blue.
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WhAt cAuSES VEin DiSEASE? Most vein disease has a strong genetic link, however, the more time we spend sedentary or standing on our feet, the more we increase the likelihood that our veins will have difficulty returning the blood. The most common factors are: • genetics
• body weight
• age
• gender
• sedentary lifestyle
For more information, call Advanced Vein Care at 814.515.9919 or visit our website at AltoonaVein.com. AVC provides exceptional health care using the latest technological advancements in vein care. Dr. David C. Faber, board-certified surgeon, and his expertly-trained and caring team of health professionals understands your condition, concerns and hopes for restored health and wellness.
Women are about two times more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men. Pregnancy and hormonal changes can increase susceptibility to varicose veins.
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There is No Time for Me! 3rd Annual Champagne Brunch Workshop by Joanie Yanusas Certified Life, Relationship & Retreat Coach
Are you tired of making everyone happy except you? Do you feel like a robot on an assembly line, always doing things for others? Do you constantly try to agree? To avoid conflict? To do anything to make people like you? When we concentrate on others and neglect ourselves, our stress level builds and we feel overwhelmed. In this workshop you will discover how to create time for yourself. Time to reconsider forgotten dreams. Or time to do absolutely nothing but relax. It’s time to live with arms wide open! Find out how to get in touch with the wise woman inside you who knows how to say NO to what you don’t want and YES to what you do want.
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3rd Annual Champagne Brunch Celebrating National Women's Health Week Packer House, Sunbury Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.
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www.joanieyanusas.com Joanie is a graduate of the internationally recognized Coaches Training Institute, a member of the International Coach Federation and the Retreat Coaches Network, a teacher, parent, home educator, avid reader, playful optimist, and lover of the outdoors. Joanie is truly a lover of life – a believer in the power of love. She has learned that this has to start with loving YOUrself first! She always used to put others first. The universe tossed her some huge boulders: first cancer; then dissolution of a 29-year marriage; son’s drug addiction, prison and rehab; and caretaker of her elderly mother and father. With the diagnosis of breast cancer, she knew it was time to “wake up” and started learning the power of saying “NO” to dying (literally and figuratively) and YES to embracing life. With each boulder she shouldered, her roots grew stronger, nurtured by the fertile soil of self-LOVE. She was able to receive each challenge with grace – embracing the power of LOVE, which started with loving herself first! She chose to study with the best coaches in the world who always challenged her to dig deeper and deeper into her heart to find her purpose. Her heart kept saying, “Love yourself, sweetie, and share that with others.” She discovered that the more she loved herself, the easier it was to share her love with others without the feeling of resentment. Now Joanie offers private and personal wellness retreats and/or individual and group coaching sessions for couples, women, and men – sharing the power of loving themselves, what it can do, how it feels, who they can really BE, and how it can affect all of life’s relationships. I read it in the Women’s Journal!
Finance
ROTH IRA — A Great Addition to Your RETIREMENT Plan By Judy L. Loy, ChFC®, Retirement Income Certified Professional® and CEO of Nestlerode & Loy, Inc., an investment firm located in Centre County and serving the world.
My suggestion is to diversify your taxes by at least placing a minimal portion of your annual contributions into a Roth if you are able. For 2014, you have up until April 15, 2015 to make a contribution to an individual Roth IRA account. Many employer plans now have Roth options if you are unable to do an individual Roth IRA due to income restrictions. This small step may require you to pay more taxes now but it may also help you pay less taxes later.
There is much debate on whether a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA is better for investors. Typically, this can be decided by whether you believe your tax rate is higher now or will be higher in retirement, how long until retirement and how aggressively you are investing. I argue that both are advantageous and the capability of saving in both ways can benefit a retiree. Just as you diversify your investments, diversifying your taxes can lead to more options later.
Women’s Journal March April 2015 ®, RICP ®, Marketing, Prepared JanetChFC Chambers, Beacon 814-643JudybyLoy, is a Registered Investment Advisor 3385 and CEO at Nestlerode & Loy Investment Advisors, State College, janet@callbeacon.com Pa. To schedule your consultation or for more information, call Judy
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The major advantage of a Traditional IRA is that contributions are tax deductible if you are in a retirement plan and under certain income limits. The investments inside the IRA are tax deferred. However, in retirement, distributions from the IRA are taxed as income. The downside of this is that it can lead to taxation of social security and your distributions from the IRA will typically need to have tax withholding applied.
Will your retirement income keep up with you?
On the flip side, contributions to a Roth IRA get no special tax treatment. Contributions are limited to taxpayers under a certain income level. Just like the Traditional IRA, assets inside the Roth grow tax deferred. The big advantage comes on the back end, where qualified distributions from a Roth are tax free. Thus, all the growth inside the account is not taxed. Income levels in retirement become an issue because social security can become taxable over income levels starting at modified adjusted income of $25,001 for singles and $32,001 for married couples filing jointly. Money distributed from a traditional IRA or 401k is treated as income and counts against you in the calculation. A qualified Roth withdrawal does not count as income and thus can be the difference between owing taxes on social security or not.
For a review of your financial situation and a projection of your retirement income, please contact Judy Loy, ChFC®, a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®). Call 814.238.6249 for an appointment.
The widely accepted ‘4%’ withdrawal rate goes farther when you don’t have to withhold Federal Taxes (in Pennsylvania, retirement withdrawals are not state taxed). In addition, for those who wish not to begin pulling money out of retirement, there is no required minimum distribution for a Roth IRA. The money may stay inside the plan even after 70 ½. March April 2015
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What it means to Go Red:
Get Your Numbers: Ask your doctor to
check your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.
Own Your Lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose
weight, be physically active and eat healthy.
GO RED FOR WOMEN is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women because it’s not just a man’s disease. In fact, more women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease and stroke, resulting in 400,000 deaths each year. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.
Raise Your Voice: Advocate for more
women-related research and education.
Educate Your Family: Make healthy food
choices for you & your family. Teach your kids the importance of staying active.
Donate: Show your support with a donation of time or money.
Join us for a fun night out with friends, family and colleagues! Enjoy dinner, a purse auction, and fashion show!
Blair Go Red for Women I Thursday, May 21, 2015 I 6 P.M. Blair County Convention Center I Altoona, PA Now accepting purse donations! To donate a purse or purchase tickets visit us online at blairgored.heart.org or call 814.836.0013
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Fashion
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Celebrate Spring at the Whistle Stop
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Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
To dine in a place loaded with history and different from any other, with Chef inspired creations, The Whistle Stop is a short, pleasant driving destination from any location.
Sunday March 15th 11am - 7pm Featuring: Shepherd's Pie and Shamrock Pie for dessert Potato Crusted Salmon Cake - with lemon & dill butter Dublin Steak Roll - Thin sliced prime rib stuffed with potatoes and bacon Homemade Potato Leek Soup
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Women Helping Women Reach For The Stars The P.E.O. Sisterhood, founded January 21, 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to women increased opportunities for higher education. There are approximately 6,000 local chapters in the United States and Canada with nearly 250,000 active members. Within the state of Pennsylvania, there are 82 chapters. In the State College area, there are 3 chapters, 2 which meet in the daytime and 1 that meets in the evening. As it states on our website “P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations”.
Please email Kathy Weimer at kathyschrockweimer @ymail.com with any questions and/or interest or log on to our website at www.peointernational.org.
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Animal Chiropractic Services your dog while helping to prevent injury. Dr. McCarthy would like to take a moment to genuinely thank all of our surrounding veterinarians putting their trust in him. He appreciates the animal referrals you have sent to the office and have been able to benefit from chiropractic care. It is a testament to how much you care for your patients, and we will continue to do our best to represent the quality of care for you and your animal patients Metzger’s Animal Hospital
Dr. Kevin McCarthy, is our area’s only board certified animal chiropractor. He is nationally (AVCA), as well as internationally (COAC) licensed. Dr. McCarthy has been a part of the Metzger animal team for two years. There are 4 main reasons why you should consider using his services: 1) Your dog had an acute injury, and rest and pain medications are not helping as quickly or as much as you would have hoped. 2) Your dog has recently had surgery and you would like to help them recover as quickly and Dr. Kevin and his wife, completely as possible. Dr. McCarthy will work Dr. Kelli also own two with your veterinarian, to ensure a full recovery human chiropractic and help with the prevention of future surgeries. practices: Limping while they recover will create other imbalances in their body and put them at a higher risk of future injuries. Regular maintenance care can really improve your dog’s odds of avoiding limping and other musculoskeletal concerns. 3) Aging dogs that just do not seem to be as active or playful as they used to be. Arthritis is a common complaint that can be addressed with regular maintenance care (every 1-3 months depending on each case). Again, it is all about maintaining your pet’s quality of life while they age. 4) Competitive dogs, whether it be for conformation, or for agility. Dr. McCarthy really enjoys helping you to get the best performance out of
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Aging
If you are an adult-child caregiver to aging parents and loved ones or you are facing that possibility, help is out there!
ACAPCOMMUNITY - what is it? ACAPcommunity is a non-profit organization that provides monthly educational programs to adult-child caregivers of aging parents. Founded in 2012 in Hickory NC, their goal is to provide information, resources, support and community for attendees. Exploration is underway on the possibility of establishing an ACAPcommunity chapter here in State College and your input is appreciated.
IS THERE A NEED? Adult-child caregivers are one of the most significant, yet most overlooked populations in our nation. There are an estimated 15-24 million adult-child caregivers in the United States today. If family caregivers were paid, the value of their services would be more than $450 billion annually. While two-thirds of the adult-child caregivers are daughters, one-third are sons. On average, adult children spend approximately 20 hours per week in care giving activities for aging parents. Those hours double if a parent has Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia. Since the majority of adult children are employed, care giving means the adult-child works a “regular” job and then spends time as if she/he held an additional part-time job or possibly full-time job in caring for parents or in-laws. Without question, adult-child care giving exacts a toll on Marcch April 2015
the caregiver and family, jeopardizing health, relationships and economic well-being.
TELL ME MORE ACAP programs are facilitated by local experts. The monthly program is approximately 90 minutes in length and includes time for the presentation, question and answer period, with fellowship at the end. The day and time of the meetings will be determined by the majority of interested attendees. All communication with and contact information of ACAP participants are confidential and will not be shared with others.
INTERESTED? Please look for the ACAP link on the Foxdale Village website at www.foxdalevillage.org/home/links and complete the online survey.
QUESTIONS?
In a recent survey of ACAP-Hickory participants, 100% of caregivers tell us they have learned new information from attending an ACAP program. More than 90% indicated that they felt more confident about care giving, and 85% said they felt less anxious. In addition, 64% said they felt they were doing a better job of balancing work life with home responsibilities after attending ACAP. Caring for an aging parent is a wonderful way to say “thank you” to Mom and Dad. Accompanying our parents as they age can be a privilege and joy, but doing so sometimes brings challenges. The relationship between the aging parent and adultchild, honed over decades, is like no other, and the dynamics between the two are filled with history, memories and emotions as a result of typical parent-child interactions.
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Health & Wellness
Whitening—Yes There’s Even an App For That! Let Your Face Reveal What You Really Feel! their best and be able to put their best self forward. No one should be judged for exercising, dying their hair, or wearing makeup. Why be judged for wanting to have a healthy confident smile? As for costs, that should never cause someone to shy away from something that could change their life. Being moms, our entire office understands that family and their needs often come first, for any parent or even grandparent. Therefore, we would never assume someone should spend more than what they are comfortable with. Again, a small but significant smile makeover can cost less than a hundred dollars! The new app from Philips and Zoom whitening can show you what a whiter, straighter, healthier smile can look like before you ever make a committment! We are always happy to do free consultations and take these photos with our new app, so you too can get a glimpse at what a difference a confident healthy smile can mean to you!
Is it vanity if you work out at the gym? Is it vanity to get a suntan in the summer? Is it vanity if you dye your hair? Is it vanity if you wear makeup? It might be, yet we all do these things. We all try to look and feel our best. So why do we stop trying to look and feel our best when it comes to our teeth? Why do people think they don’t deserve a nice smile? Why do people think they are too old to have a nice smile? Why do people think it’s vanity if they whiten their teeth? Why do people think a small investment in their smile isn’t worth the same as highlights in their hair? There is a 94% correlation between job performance, how people are rated in job interviews, and if they have a good smile or not. Smiling people are confident people, and confidence is a top 10 factor in happiness and success, professionally and personally. People who don’t smile may not be angry or miserable, but that is the perception because they aren’t smiling. And why aren’t they? Are people afraid of the dentist? Are people afraid to look better? Are people afraid to be judged? Are people afraid to spend money on themselves? Small but significant alterations in a smile can cost less than a haircut, and yet be life changing to a person. Cosmetic improvements RARELY even require anesthetic, so being afraid of pain should never be a factor! Everyone deserves to feel
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Are You Ready For Spring? Real estate in this area tends to follow the flow of the seasons, heating up during the spring and summer, then cooling off through the fall and winter. In looking ahead to what may happen in real estate this year it appears that this could be a big year for a variety of reasons. If you are thinking of doing something with real estate, this should be one of the best opportunities for buyers and sellers in several years. The reasons for my optimism, and that of most professionals in the real estate business, are as follows:
buyers and sellers who have not been able to do what they want to do in the past, for a variety of reasons. Many of those reasons are being resolved at both the personal and institutional levels. All of these reasons point to a very good year for either buying or selling. The question is whether you will be ready to take advantage of the best opportunities. If you are able to act in 2015 you should be making plans and preparations now, with the assistance of your favorite local Realtor, as well as other appropriate professionals.
1. Interest rates continue to be at historically low rates, but all indicators are that they will begin to rise in the second half of the year and continue to do so for the foreseeable future. While the increases should not be large, any change will simply mean that it will be more expensive to buy a property. Smart buyers are going to be looking to act this year, as soon as possible.
Remember that real estate is quite variable, dependent upon location. Even within central Pennsylvania a few miles can make a big difference in the conditions of the market. General tends are nice to get a feel for what might be possible. However, whether you are buying or selling, only a qualified local Realtor can help you determine exactly what is realistic for you to expect in your market and then plan accordingly.
2. Sale prices should also climb over time as the demand increases. Currently the inventory of available properties is adequate, but if expectations of demand are right it will be a seller’s market.
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3. As the economy has solidified lenders have been able to loosen some of the standards for qualifying buyers, making mortgages available for many people who recently may not have been eligible.
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SIX THINGS EVERY Kid’s Closet Needs 1. TWO (OR THREE) LEVELS OF HANGING RODS Kids are lucky enough to be shorter than adults. This makes it possible for them to utilize their space more efficiently! Instead of one row of hanging rods, like most adult closets, break up hanging rows of clothes into two or three.
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2. HAMPER This makes it easy for a child to keep dirty Jeff Ulmer, Owner clothes organized! Make a game of it from the start, and it can become part of their routine.
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3. WALL HOOKS These help utilize the extra wall space not covered by rods and shelving. Plus, it’s great book/gym bag storage.
My husband and I can’t believe what a difference our closet makes. It is a pleasure to walk into a nice neat space. We actually can see the clothes we have (LOL), and really, it is a pleasure to SHOW IT OFF!!! NO MORE EMBARRASSMENT DEALING WITH UNKEMPT CLOSETS. Thank you for making our lives a lot less stressful. - Yvonne S. 55 minutes The amount of time an average American spends each day looking for things he/she has but can’t find – Good Housekeeping
4. JUNK DRAWER Ok, not junk, but a drawer for pencils, erasers and miscellaneous school supplies is a must-have for every school-aged kid. 5. A DESIGNATED SPOT FOR SHOES Pullout shelves or shoe cubbies make storing children’s shoes easy. 6. DRAWERS Drawers are much easier to keep organized than Shelves.
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When you provide a space for everything kids are like adults and they will be more apt to put things back in their proper place. Closets Plus will meet with you to discuss how we can optimize your kids closets and help your Spring Cleaning to be a success this year! There is not charge or obligation for us to meet with you and come up with a design for your closets. We take the measurements, discuss options, and email you the design and estimate.
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Central PA Hometowns: Where Our Hearts Are
Clearfield
Clearfield’s site on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River made it a natural part of Native American paths and trade routes up to the 1600s. The Great Shamokin Path began at what is now Sunbury, continued to Lock Haven, through Chinklacamoose, now the town of Clearfield, and ended in Kittanning. The borough was incorporated in 1840.
about Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub, with a huge hamburger menu and even huger burgers, with monster-size burgers to feed a family. One of the last remaining drive-in theatres is also in Clearfield – making for an old fashioned date night or long weekend.
The Old Town Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and included 19 buildings in Clearfield, including the court house and Victorian-style dwellings built from 1860 to 1890.
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Clearfield County is part of the Pennsylvania Wilds, featuring an abundance of pristine forests, lakes, parks, rivers, and more than 375 species of birds and animals, including the state’s impressive elk herd. There are countless opportunities for outdoor recreation including hunting preserves, game lands, motocross and quad tracks, and plenty of fishing and water sports activities. There are plenty of destinations and events to keep you busy, including six wineries, the last covered bridge over the Susquehanna, and the elk visitors’ center. The Clearfield County Fair is one of the largest and most popular in the state, with big-name and up-and-coming entertainers, hundreds of exhibits, harness racing, a spectacular midway, and plenty of fair food. Speaking of food. Foodies have heard all March April 2015
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April 11 – Taste of Tri-Counties, at the
Clearfield County Fairgrounds, with wineries, restaurants, samples, specialty sauces and food,
April 26 – 40th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at
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May 9 – 41st annual Fishing Derby in Clearfield at Lower Witmer Park, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Clearfield retains its small-town values while encouraging expansion. The community continues to revitalize and expand its economy, while preserving its history and natural scenery. It was named as one of the top-ten All American Cities in the U.S. in 1966.
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Manager of Volunteers Keeps Hospital Humming
ALTOONA – Debbie McClellan, manager of Volunteer Services at UPMC Altoona, is in the match-making business, but instead of matching sweethearts, she “marries” volunteers to departments in the hospital and related settings. UPMC Altoona has about 450 active volunteers who donated 81,000 hours of service last year. Debbie has worked in the department for 24 years serving as manager for the past six. Her responsibilities range from recruiting, interviewing, orienting and placing new volunteers to keeping extensive record-keeping of various activities. Debbie also serves on the board of Friends of UPMC Altoona and helps the group with meetings and fundraisers. Anyone interested in volunteering at the hospital, Partnering for Health Services Medical Clinic, the Surgery Center, Altoona Family Physicians, Station Medical Center, or UPMC Altoona Blair Medical Associates can call 814-889-2151.
Woman Volunteers for United Way
STATE COLLEGE – Colleen Williams is a bundle of energy and ideas! A life-long resident of Centre County who earned her Marketing Degree from Penn State and her MBA from St. Francis University, Colleen is employed with Glenn O Hawbaker, Inc. as a Business Development Coordinator. Her passion to help others led her to Centre County United Way where she has been donating her time and talents for many years. She has served as a Community Representative with Funds Distribution, as an Ambassador and Pacesetter Co-Chair with the annual campaign, as chair of the Communications Committee, and most recently as a Board Member and Co-Chair of the 2014 Annual Campaign. Colleen will serve another year as the Senior Co-Chair of the 2015 Annual Campaign. She never stops! .
Educator Leads in Women’s Studies & Conflict Management
HUNTINGDON – Celia Cook-Huffman, Ph.D is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College where she holds the W. Clay and Kathryn Burkholder Professorship in Conflict Resolution. Juniata College has had a gender studies program since the early 1990s. Students from a variety of disciplines, from sociology to medicine, are now choosing Gender Studies as a secondary emphasis (minor). Celia’s conflict teaching incorporates gender differences from one-on-one relationships to violence, cultural differences to global conflict. Her work involves the exploration of the role of conflict in the human community, when and how conflicts are necessary and productive, and how to respond effectively to the destructive aspects of conflict. Hers is a required core course in the Gender Studies emphasis. Course options include Intercultural Communication; Women, Work and Identity; and American Families.
New Ob-Gyn Nurse Practitioner Joins Women’s Care Center
HUNTINGDON – Obstetrician/gynecologist nurse practitioner Romona Shope, RNC, CRNP, to its medical staff recently joined Drs. Norman Navarro and Joseph Meyn in J.C. Blair’s Women’s Care Center. Shope earned her nurse practitioner certification from Penn State. She worked at Geisinger Health System as an obstetrician/gynecologist nurse practitioner for more than 11 years prior to joining J.C. Blair. Certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNP) are licensed, expert clinicians who can provide primary, acute or specialty healthcare services. They work as a partner with their patients, helping them make educated healthcare decisions and healthy lifestyle choices. “I consider it a privilege to serve and care for women and strive to empower them to achieve their best health,” shared Shope. The office is at 790 Bryan Street, Suite 1, across from the main entrance of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital.
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Penn State Corporate Learning Needs Assessments Help Local Businesses Improve Their Leadership Teams The management at Cole’s Hardware, Inc., turned to Penn State Corporate Learning when they needed training programs for their store leadership teams. Through a collaborative process using its Leadership Competency Inventory (LCI), Penn State Corporate Learning completed a needs assessment to identify the most important competencies for the leadership teams at Cole’s Hardware. The managers and supervisors are now enrolled in an 18-month training program to develop the competencies to make them better leaders.
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“We can guess all we want about what we think our employees need,” said Jason Budman, director of human resources and store operations for Cole’s Hardware, a fourth-generation family business with 11 stores in the Susquehanna Valley. “The Leadership Competency Inventory helped us identify our training needs, and our organization is very fortunate to have worked with Penn State Corporate Learning.”
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In general, the Leadership Competency Inventory consists of 35 competencies that have been researched by Penn State faculty and have been associated with successful performance in leadership roles. To conduct the assessment, a group of managers and the group targeted for the training will reference the 35 competencies to identify the most important ones needed to do their jobs and the ones that need development.
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Penn State Corporate Learning will analyze the differences between the groups in a report called a gap analysis and recommend training in those areas.
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Spring Cleaning: Tips and Tricks By Lois Grose, President and Owner, Molly Maid of Centre, Mifflin and Juniata Counties Don’t be afraid to come out from under that fuzzy blanket. I know it has been a long winter and you are so used to being warm and comfortable, but you need to get ready for spring. Yes, spring is here and if you want to be ready to get outside and plant those flowers, you will need to start spring cleaning NOW! Tips; the Basics: never use a dirty cloth (microfiber is best), start at the top of any room (high dusting), work your way around the room, section by section Top to Bottom. But, don’t forget the center of the room coffee table, television etc. Start in the back of the house and move room to room. Remembering to hand wipe baseboards, woodwork, door frames, light switches, windows, window frames. This is spring cleaning not just a quick dust and vacuum. Tricks: Pick up the phone and call Molly Maid to schedule your free consultation.
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Meet with us to match your cleaning needs with our services. Your team of “Mollies” arrive ready to work and get the job done. Hire the team for one time cleaning or for on-going. Our teams are all insured and bonded. We bring all supplies and equipment and use environmentally friendly products. If you decide to tackle the cleaning yourself or have Molly Maid do all or part of the cleaning, you will be closer to enjoying all those outside activities. Happy Spring!
Lois Grose, President and Owner of Molly Maid of Centre, Mifflin and Juniata counties since 1996. Celebrating 18 years! To schedule your FREE consultation or for more information, call Lois at 814-238-4004 or visit the Molly Maid website at www.mollymaid.com or to purchase Gift Certificates.
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When to Schedule a Hearing Test If you answer yes to more than two of the following questions, you should have your hearing evaluated further by a certified audiologist: • Do you have a problem hearing on the telephone? • Do you hear better in one ear than the other? • Do you have trouble following the conversation when others are talking? • Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high? • Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background? • Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants or in church services? • Do you have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears? • Do you ask people to repeat themselves? • Do family members or coworkers remark about your missing what has been said? • Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)? • Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately? • Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children? • Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say? Information taken from ASHA
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse o Three hours of training prior to license application Act 31 was passed into law and takes effect on 1/1/15. Agencies that are subject to licensure, registration or certification by the Central PA Educational Resources, Inc., (CPERI) is excited to Department of Human Services be offering this mandatory three hour training to Health Care • Operators of institutions, facilities or agencies which care for children professionals as part of their 2015 Spring Long Term and Health and are subject to supervision by the Department of Human Services Care Professional Conference, scheduled for Monday, April 20th (Department) under Article IX or Article X of the Public Welfare Code, through Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015, at the Ramada Inn & and their employees who have direct contact with children; Convention Center, State College, PA. This mandatory training • Foster parents; will be conducted by trainers of the Pennsylvania Family Support • Caregivers in Family Day Care homes which are subject to registration Alliance on Monday, April 20th, 2015. by the Department under Subarticle (c) of the Public Welfare Code and This training is required for any professional health-related licensees their employees who have direct contact under the Department of State with children. • Those who hold a health related license For more information regarding Act under the Pennsylvania Department of 31 and the requirements, please visit: State. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/ o Training approved by the licensing Legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HT board in consultation with the M&yr=2014&sessInd=0&smthLwInd= Department of Human Services. Lori A. Pfiester 0&act=31 or please contact Central PA o Two hours of training for each Conference Coordinator/Owner Educational Resources, Inc. (CPERI) at licensing cycle prior to submitting 814-880-2841 or info@cperi.com. www.cperi.com license renewal. info@cperi.com CPERI has limited availability for •Those seeking a health-related license 814.880.2841 this training. If you’d like to register, under the Department of State. please visit www.cperi.com and complete oTraining approved by the participant registration form. Department of Public Welfare. Marcch April 2015
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Older Can Be Cool My wife and I went to Miami for a conference last weekend. I love traveling. There’s nothing like leaving home for an adventure, no matter what the distance or mode of transportation. Getting out of your day-to-day surroundings and common people interactions is a challenge and a great time for reflection. So there I sat in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport watching the parade of people. The thing that always strikes me is the images that people try to portray and miss. The most striking are the older folks (like myself) who are trying to look young. Usually that doesn’t work. Awareness of fashion tempered by age is an ideal combination. Europeans seem to most consistently portray that feel of wearing their age and current fashion comfortably. It’s OK to wear contemporary fashion lines as long as they don’t conflict with not so contemporary physical lines. A couple of basic rules to follow are: • If your hair has thinned don’t try a spiky or textured hair style. If you can see daylight through your hair your style doesn’t work. • If you don’t have the muscle tone of a 19 year old, don’t wear tight fitting straight-line cloths. Round lines under tight straight lines is not what the designer had in mind.
• If you are losing color in your hair (graying) you are also loosing color in your skin, eyes, teeth, and nails. Going natural or coloring your hair no more than one or two levels lighter or darker works best. • You should always check your finished look in a full length mirror. If you see a head of hair, a face, and a costume all screaming “look at me”, you need to adjust your look. If you see a head (hair and face not competing for attention) and a costume with contemporary lines that flow with harmony, then you are, in fact cool. Still older (they all know anyway) but certainly cool.
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