The Peoria Woman - May 2007

Pat Hagenbuch
Moving Mountains of Resistance

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

Features

For the Birds

Children's Poet Deborah Ruddell
by Jennifer Burns
Peoria native Deborah Ruddell shares her success story and the title poem of her newly published children’s book.

Peoria Profile

Sticks & Stones
by Jennifer Burns
Local entrepreneurs Jera and Brad Deal are selling their unique framed keepsakes all over the country and have even been featured on Oprah.
Career

Not Just a Secretary Anymore!

Tri-County International Association of Administrative Professionals
As technology advances, the administrative professional’s role continues to grow. These positions have evolved and so should the job titles to be recognized as professionals.
Lifestyle

Nancy Pearl: Librarian Superstar

by Jonathan Ahl
WCBU FM
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Senior Moments

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

Home Care 101

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

Warm Weather: Hotbed for Allergies

By Stephanie Lindstrom
Methodist Medical Group at Metamora
While spring and summer are welcome seasons for many, allergies can make life miserable and take the joy out of the season.
Finance