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How To Rock Holiday Makeup At Any Age Tips to Kickstart your Career in 2016 Hosting a Stress-Free Holiday Party

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LIFE 10

Hosting A Stress-Free Holiday Party

By: Allison Boelcke Smith

SASS FACTORY: STUFF WE LOVE 6 Sassy Time

HEALTH 12

Beating The Winter Blues

By: Jamie Lober

SASSY BOOK REVIEW 7 The Taming Of The Queen By Philippa Gregory

Balance 16 Holiday Decorating Your Way

Reviewed By: Ashley Barnard

SASSY Recipe 14 4-In-1 Cookie Dough

By: Katie & Theresa Slott

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How To Rock Holiday Makeup At Any Age

By: Bethza Seminario

By: Andrew Skipper

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Tips To Kickstart Your Career In 2016

By: Allison Boelcke Smith

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8 Be Festive With Your Makeup This Holiday Season 18 Make Positive Changes To Your Career 10 Enjoy The Holiday Parties Stress-Free 12 Avoid The Blues This Winter

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ANDREW SKIPPER

has spent years writing other people's stories. Her own story is simple.

She graduated from the University of Kansas, married her high-school sweetheart and is the mother to two daughters, Caroline and Lily. Her story includes stops in California, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and now Granger.

is a digital marketing specialist for Indiana University South Bend, and a freelance writer who loves to focus on topics of career and personal finance geared toward working women and mothers. She resides in South Bend with her husband and toddler daughter. During any free time she can manage, she is a foodie whose goal is to actually make more recipes on her Pinterest boards.

are sisters-in-laws who write the food blog, Cooking for the Fam, where they share lots of tips, family-favorite recipes and meal plans. For more recipes like this one, or to see stepby-step photos of this recipe, check out their website, www.cookingforthefam.com.

is an interior decorator and lifestyle expert who believes that life should be celebrated every day. His company, Andrew Skipper Everyday, focuses on helping people elevate the everyday tasks they perform and objects they live with. He is the lifestyle expert for NBC affiliate WNDU TV in South Bend, IN, giving decorating and entertaining tips.

He is also the official lifestyle expert for Elkhart County, IN, working with the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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book review

The Taming

of the Queen

By Philippa Gregory Review By: Ashley Barnard, Young Adult / Reference Services Librarian Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Harris Branch “Why would a woman marry a serial killer? Because she cannot refuse…”

Almost everyone has heard the wild tales about Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, the second and fifth wives of King Henry the VIII. But what about Kateryn Parr? As Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife, Kateryn battled her way through the final four years of her husband’s life using her intelligence and quick-thinking.

Philippa Gregory does a wonderful job concluding her Tudor Court series with The Taming of the Queen and provides an enjoyable retelling of the life of Kateryn Parr and the final years of Henry VIII’s reign.

In The Taming of the Queen, twice widowed Kateryn looks forward to settling down with Thomas Seymour, the brother of King Henry’s third wife Jane. All this changes when she finds herself unexpectedly brought to court and faced with a marriage proposal from the king. As one simply cannot refuse King Henry VIII, even if he does have a history of disposing of his wives at an alarming rate, Kateryn takes on the role of Queen. Throughout the book, readers are able to follow Kateryn’s emotional journey as she tries to come to terms with her unexpected marriage. Initially resistant, Kateryn becomes charmed by Henry’s promises of love. Her emotions soon travel from wariness to trust, but eventually the tide turns and we find her journey coming full circle when she realizes Henry’s promises of love will never come to pass.

Philippa Gregory does an excellent job of drawing in her audience, allowing them to connect with her characters and truly care about their outcome. Kateryn’s intellect and her independence make her shine and standout amongst those around her; however; these traits and the conflict they bring highlight the difficulties of being a woman at this time. Even in a position as high as the Queen, Kateryn is not allowed to voice her own opinions. As a supporter of the Protestant faith, Kateryn must walk a fine line. The crux of her struggle occurs when she finds herself voicing her concerns a little too loudly and losing the precarious balance she has until this point been able to maintain. She soon feels the heat of her husband’s dangerous gaze, as well as the opposition of her enemies, as they attempt to declare her a heretic. Kateryn finds herself trapped in a perilous game where she must outwit her opponents for the greatest prize of all….her life.

If you are interested in learning more about the Tudors, check out the previous six books in Philippa Gregory’s Tudor Court Novels. Want to travel back a little further? Consider diving into Gregory’s The Cousin’s War series, which is composed of six books focused on the period leading up to the rise of the Tudor dynasty. 

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How To Rock Holiday Makeup

at any age

Holiday celebrations are upon us! We want to look our very best and feel confident during these times with our coworkers, friends and family. There are many tutorials out there with great holiday inspirations and makeup trends, but most of the time they have young models with no signs of aging yet- this makes us wonder if the looks will be appropriate for our face or not. Also, the last thing we want to do is spend a long time fixing up our makeup after a long day of work or a busy day of running errands.

Here are four simple steps to go from work mode to party mode in no time. You can choose one of the following steps or choose them all:

Let’s imagine that in the morning you did your regular and basic polishing routine that includes tinted moisturizer and/or foundation, concealer, neutral eyeshadow (if it is part of routine only), brow filling if needed, mascara, blush and lip stick/lip gloss.

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Step 1:

Apply dark matte brown or black shadow on the outside corners of your eyes in a circular motion with an eyeshadow blending brush. This step adds dimension to your eyes. Add a little bit on your lower lash line to define them a bit more.

Step 2:

Highlighter - With an angle brush, add a little on the inside corners of your eyes. Any light in the room will hit this area of your face, and it will give an amazing effect to your eyes. If you want more of this awesome effect on other areas of your face, add a little bit with your fingers above your cheekbones and on your lips’ cupid bow. Now your complexion will glow beautifully.

Caution: Avoid highlighting any areas that have fine lines, since it will accentuate it them even more.

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Step 3:

Nude Eyeliner – This step is important if you want to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. Long hours at work can make our eyes look tired and red. Apply it on the waterline area of eyes.

Step 4:

Apply a peach/pink tone lipstick or rich gloss that is long lasting. If you can find a lip stain formula, that would great! Since you are going to be greeting and kissing, eating and drinking, it is safer to keep the color on your lips.

You’ll Need:

- Dark matte brown or black eyeshadow with an eyeshadow blending brush.

- Nude/skin tone pencil eyeliner.

(Optional): Line your lips with a peach/pink tone long lasting lip liner if you want definition on your lips.

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Optional steps:

- Highlighter: pearl white, peach or gold tones.

- Peach toned lipstick or lip gloss – long lasting.

Extras (Optional): - Lip liner

- Dark matte red lip stain - Black pencil eyeliner - Bronze Glitter If you want to add more drama to your eyes, choose a black pencil eyeliner and apply on your waterline.

This will give your eyes a more seductive look without having to darken the eyeshadows.

Feeling more adventurous? Find a deep red lip stain color for your lips to add a beautiful holiday pop. When you choose a darker version of red, you don’t have to be afraid that it will be too bright. It actually flatters most skin tones.

If you are feeling you can take your look to the next level, add a little bit of a bronzy toned glitter on your lids. Keep it on the movable area only, so anytime you blink, you’ll see the sparkle. 

Happy Holidays and hope this time can be a time of peace and bonding with your loved ones.

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Hosting a

Stress-Free

holiday party By: Allison Boelcke Smith

The holiday season is a prime time for gatherings, but playing hostess can be a challenging endeavor - with all of the planning and execution, it can feel like a full-time job on top of juggling your everyday workload.

Maintain your holiday spirit while undertaking the task with these tips for hosting a stress-free holiday party:

Start Early When it comes to holiday parties, one of the worst possible disasters can occur is if you do all the prep work and no one shows.

There are so many social events going on in December and people’s calendars fill up fast. Pick a date and invite guests ahead of time (two to three weeks if possible) so your event gets onto their radar. Tackle any deep-cleaning or household projects in the weeks ahead of your party, so you have one less task to deal with as the date gets closer.

Decide on a menu, and stock up on supplies as early as possible to avoid last minute trips to the store during a high-stress time.

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Pick Low-Maintenance Food Options Delicious food is among the top traditions that people tend to look forward to during the holidays. Putting together an elaborate spread is a worthwhile goal that your guests will appreciate, but you know what they’ll appreciate even more? Enjoying the company of a hostess who isn’t distracted or on edge. Consider what steps you can take to balance out your desire for providing a tasty spread with the very real need to keep yourself calm and collected.

Stick to “tried and true” recipes that you have had past success with to prevent dealing with a new recipe failure right before the party starts. Try to make as much of the menu ahead of time, whether it’s an entire appetizer you can freeze or simply prepping individual ingredients in the days before.

Loosen Up and Know When to Delegate

Make a Schedule There are so many details that go into planning a holiday party that some can easily slip your mind unless you have everything accounted for through an actual written schedule. Think of the tasks you need to do leading up to the party itself, from shopping to decorating to cleaning. Then, schedule a date and time to do them.

For the big day of the party, it’s helpful to work backwards when creating your schedule – start with your guests arriving and work your way in reverse from there to list out all of the things you need to do and how long they will take. Take the accumulative amount of time and then give yourself an extra hour as buffer – if you need it, you’ll be so grateful and if you don’t, you’ll have a chance to relax and wait for your guests to arrive.

As you’re planning your “To Do” list for your holiday party, see if there are areas in which you could make things easier on yourself by taking some short-cuts. Do you really need to make everything yourself or could you actually take up guests on their offers to bring something? Is it essential to prepare everything from scratch or will some pre-made items work? Don’t be afraid to get help when you need it or let perfectionist tendencies make your miserable for your party. Your guests won’t likely notice or care if you have a store bought veggie tray but will be able to tell if you seem worn-down from trying to do too much.

The role of holiday party host no longer has to be synonymous with stress. With some mindful preparation, you can actually take part in the festivity of your holiday event, rather than being harried and anxious.  SASSY | DECEMBER 2015 & JANUARY 2016

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health

Beating the

Winter Blues By: Jamie Lober

Winter is beautiful but does not come without challenges.

“Mental health professionals have definitely agreed that seasonal affective disorder is absolutely real and is a combination of the weather and grey skies, psychological and physiological reasons and the holidays thrown in the mix which can be a total nightmare for people,” said David Berman, director of development for Mental Health America of Indiana.

Seasonal affective disorder is depression with a seasonal pattern that includes beginning and ending during a specific season every year, no episodes of depression during the seasons you experience a normal mood and many more seasons of depression than seasons without depression over the course of your illness. While the quickest solution would be to go on a vacation somewhere warm, it is not always viable. “Having a consistent, regular exercise routine to get the endorphins going, reduce perception of pain and improve mood is key during the winter,” said Berman.

There are even exercises you can do sitting on your couch as you watch television or sitting at your desk at work.

Diet matters.

“Around the holidays there is a lot of good food, primarily all carbohydrates which people crave due to decreased sunlight activity in the brain due to decreased sunlight,” said Berman. You are missing the vitamin D that you get from the sun and should replace it with supplements to help seasonal affective disorder or eat citrus fruits. Omega3s are also instrumental. Aim to arrange your home and office so as much sunlight can come in the windows as possible. Some people turn to phototherapy or bright light therapy to suppress the brain’s secretion of melatonin and it has been found to be highly effective. “Indiana is in the bottom three states as far as days of sunlight, so we are a grey state that gets a lot of rain and it is a terrible place to live if your body needs that sunlight,” said Berman.

Be in tune to your emotional health.

“Self-awareness is good to have, so if you notice changes in your eating or sleeping habits you may need to take steps to change your mood and the pattern you are in,” said Berman.

Usually it is a family member, friend or coworker who is aware of a change. “It is our responsibility to be aware of those we care about and look for signs of depression whether they are more irritable or tired than normal, sleeping or eating patterns change or they are gaining or losing weight,” said Berman.

It is easy to make changes before serious depression sets in.

“Around fall time, October and November, start doing things like supplementing your vitamin D and exercising regularly,” said Berman. Sometimes the doctor may prescribe an antidepressant which can be helpful but may take a few weeks to notice benefits.

Do not ignore signs of danger. “Severe

“The winter blues are treatable, whether you turn to counseling, group therapy, medication or lifestyle modifications. ”

signs of depression are thoughts of suicide, riskier behaviors, giving away possessions, talking about how down you are, sleeping more or less or really not caring about any activities going on around the holidays,” said Berman. Everyone should make it a point to find someone they trust and express how they are feeling. “It is always good to have an objective sounding board whether a therapist or friend,” said Berman. If you consult with a therapist or your physician it can be helpful to keep a log including your symptoms, when your depression began and what seemed to make it better or worse, any mental or physical health issues you have that could affect your mood, any major stressors or recent life changes, any medications including vitamins and supplements you are taking including dosages and questions you want to ask.

The winter blues are treatable, whether you turn to counseling, group therapy, medication or lifestyle modifications.

Psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, can help you identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors that are making you feel bad, learn healthy ways to cope and figure out how to manage stress. It all depends on the person and the severity and no two people approach winter the same. “There are some people that absolutely thrive on the holidays and it can alleviate their mood but for others it is part of the cause and exacerbates the problem,” said Berman. Be in tune with yourself. “Know your body and the things you enjoy doing,” said Berman. Find activities you like and make time to do them.

Before you know it the snow will melt and flowers will be in bloom again. 

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recipe

4-in-1

Cookie Dough By: Katie & Theresa Slott

Katie and Theresa Slott are sisters-in-laws who write the food blog, Cooking for the Fam, where they share lots of tips, family-favorite recipes and meal plans. For more recipes like this one, or to see step-by-step photos of this recipe, check out their website, www.cooking forthefam.com.

Time:

About 10 minutes prep plus 3 hour chilling time, 60 minutes decorating/baking

Makes:

About 4 dozen cookies (about 1 dozen of each variety)

Ingredients:

For the dough: • 2 c. flour • 1 ½ t. baking powder • ¼ t. salt • 6 T. unsalted butter, softened • 1/3 c. shortening • ¾ c. sugar • 1 egg • 1 T. milk • 1 t. vanilla For the Kiss Cookies: 9-12 Kisses & ½ c. sugar for rolling For the Thumbprint Cookies: Jelly, Nutella or frosting For the Swirl Cookies: Food coloring of choice For the Cutouts: Sprinkles

Steps: To make the dough: 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and beat until well combined.

2. To make four different cookies, divide the dough evenly into four containers. Divide one of the quarters in two. Add food coloring to one or both halves. Cover and chill for at least three hours. Best if left overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 375F. For Swirl Cookies: Roll out each color of dough into a rectangle, about 4x12 inches. Layer the rectangles on top of each other. Starting on one short side, roll the rectangles together into a log. Cover and return to the refrigerator to chill while you work with the other dough.

For the Kiss cookies: Roll the dough into one inch balls. Roll the balls in granulated sugar and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake eight to 10 minutes. Immediately top with unwrapped Kisses. Remove to a cooling rack to cool.

For the Thumbprint cookies: Roll the dough into one inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press the center of the ball down with your thumb. Bake eight to 10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool. Once cooled, put a heaping tablespoon of jelly or other desired filling in the thumbprint.

For the Cut Outs: On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Using your favorite holiday cookie cutters, dip the cutter in flour and cut out cookies. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with sprinkles. Bake for six to eight minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool.

For the Swirl Cookies: Remove dough log from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into ¼-1/2 inch slices. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for six to eight minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool.

Tips:

• Be careful not to overwork the dough, as that can result in less tender cookies. For the Cut Outs and Swirl Cookies that are rolled more than the others, it can be helpful to stick the tray of formed cookies in the freezer while the previous tray bakes. Chilling the dough for a few minutes can make a big difference in the texture of the cookies!

• All of these cookies freeze well. Place them in a sealed container with a layer of wax paper in between cookies. A hard container works better than a freezer bag for cookies like Cut Outs that may be more fragile, depending on the shape.

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balance By: Andrew Skipper

Holiday Decorating

Your Way It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But, the holidays can also bring added stress with them. There are gifts to buy and wrap, parties to plan, events to attend, food to be cooked, tables to be set and houses to be decorated. With a long to do list, many people feel overwhelmed and end up missing out on some of the simple joys of the holiday season. The good news is that you are in charge of how much you commit to and when it comes to decorating the house and entertaining, “balance” is your best friend.

Instead of feeling like there isn’t enough time in the day, here are some tips to help you ease into the holiday season and make time for the most special people in your life: First things first, decorating your home should be a fun experience that brings you pleasure.

If it’s feeling like a daunting task, take a step back and figure out why. Are you putting up too many decorations so that the house feels cluttered? Do you not like the decorations you have?

Do you not want to spend the time doing it? All of these problems have solutions!

feeling cluttered?

If you find your hoME feeling cluttered after you decorate for the holidays, chances are you won’t be at ease in your own home! That’s never a good thing. Ask yourself why you feel the need to put up so many decorations when what you’d really prefer is a minimal look. Is it because your parents put up a lot of decorations and you feel like you should keep up the tradition? Is it because you’ve been given many decorations as gifts from friends and family and don’t want to let people down by not using “their” decoration? The reality is that you don’t have to put out (or even keep) every holiday decoration you have. Rather than use everything, put items on a rotation where you only use 1/4 of your decor each year. Then you won’t feel so claustrophobic and each year your house will look a bit different!

After all, variety is the spice of life!

If you find yourself not liking the look of your decorated home, it may be because you don’t really enjoy your decorations anymore. It’s normal for tastes to change over the years! Remember that haircut you had in the 80’s that you would never have now? Remember that outfit you once thought was so cool and now looking back makes you laugh? The same thing applies to holiday decor. Why not look through decorating magazines and take note of what jumps out at you and is pleasing to your eye? Once you’ve identified your new preferred style, begin to replace your decorations. Swap out that tired swag for a new garland. Donate your old centerpiece and substitute a fresh one. Change up your color palate for something completely different.

If your holiday decor feels disjointed, it’s a good idea to choose one theme or color palate and stick with it. For instance, having snowmen, Santas, Nativity scenes, elves, reindeer and snowflakes all in one room can leave you feeling overstimulated! Remember, your home isn’t a department store and shouldn’t make you feel overwhelmed. Perhaps choosing one theme and eliminating everything else will give you a better sense of harmony. When it comes to color palates, often times it’s helpful to choose three complimentary colors for the majority of your decor. This helps keep things from looking gaudy. Some color recipes that work well together are red, green and gold; silver, blue and white; or burgundy, green and gold.

Some people love to decorate and look forward to coming home each evening and adding a touch of the holidays here and there. Still others can’t wait to take an entire weekend and put up lights, garlands and wreaths. However many people feel like decorating is a chore and dread the hours of unpacking ornaments and fiddling with tiny hooks. They love the way the house feels after it’s decorated, but the process is not pleasing to them. If you belong to the latter group, it may be well worth the investment to hire someone to decorate your house for the holidays. A decorator can often help you decide what should go up and what needs to be replaced, and they also can usually decorate your space in a faster amount of time because of their efficiency, allowing you to simply sit back and enjoy the season.

The reality is that your home should be a reflection of you and the things you love all year long, including the holiday season! Only put out decorations that bring you pleasure and remind you of happy memories. Choose a few prominent places in the house to focus on such as the mantel, an entry table, and the dining room sideboard. By limiting your decor to these focal points, and only using items that you love, you’ll take the stress out of decorating and find yourself enjoying the most important thing this season—relationships. By taking control of your holiday decorating and figuring out what brings you pleasure, you’re setting the backdrop for a joyful season that can be shared with your loved ones in a home that is welcoming, nurturing, and a personal reflection of everything you want to convey to all who enter it. 

Happy Holidays!

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Tips to

Kickstart

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By: Allison Boelcke Smith

As this year comes to an end, organizations will start to look forward to next year. But, this can also...... it can also serve as an opportunity for you to take stock of your career and decide how you want to move forward or improve. Whether you’re searching for a new job or want to make the most of the one you currently have, start 2016 off right with these career resolutions:

Aim to Learn Something New

Strive each day to try to get as much out of the experience as possible by soaking up knowledge whenever you can. This applies to both job searching and a current job. Having relevant skills makes you more marketable for new jobs and promotions/raises. So volunteer for projects, ask questions – even a stressful or annoying work-related situation can improve your communication, conflict resolution, or ability to withstand pressure. Frame each day and each opportunity as a learning experience, and you might be surprised at how much more motivated you are.

Master the Art of the To-Do List

Effort doesn’t necessarily coincide with results if you don’t have an effective method to prioritize and plan your tasks. Focus on being more intentional with your To-Do list in 2016. Remember: it’s a To-Do list, not a wish list, so make it realistic with number of items. Then determine your number one priority for the day and schedule it for the time you know you’re at your best.

“Frame each day and each opportunity as a

For example, if you’re most motivated in the mornings, don’t waste that time on low-effort tasks like filing or scanning online job boards. Instead, use that time for your number one priority, and then schedule your low-effort tasks for the time of day when you start to lag. You’ll get better results without increased mental effort.

learning experience.”

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Make Networking a Priority

It’s standard career advice to network - networking with other people and forming professional relationships is beneficial for job seeking (as most jobs are generally offered to referrals) and non-job seekers (to gain industry insight for current issues and overall advice for the future.) Even though most professionals know networking is key, it often gets pushed aside for more immediate concerns or concrete goals.

To ensure that you actually network more in 2016, set a small and measurable action to take on a regular basis. This could be “Collect three business cards at a conference” or “Invite one contact per month out to coffee.”

“Schedule in time on a regular, recurring basis to work toward your professional long-term goals.”

Make More Time for Goals

Working toward long-term goals is often one of the first things to go when you’re deciding how to best utilize your daily workload.

However, if you put off getting started until you “have more time” you likely won’t ever move forward. After all, what are the odds that your workload or other priorities will magically decline? Instead, strive to “steal time” from other activities that perhaps aren’t the best use of your time.

Take an objective look at how you spend an average day and figure out which activities are time-suckers that could be reduced, streamlined to be more efficient, or even eliminated. Schedule in time on a regular, recurring basis to work toward your professional long-term goals that may have otherwise fallen through the cracks and given up on (or stuck in the “when I get to it” holding stage).

Even if it’s just a tiny baby step at a time, if taken consistently, you’ll get farther and have less regret than waiting for the ideal time.

Have More Fun

To be more effective at accomplishing your career goals, you need to take time away from them regularly. Working too hard and long without a break will result in mental fatigue that makes you unable to put forth your best effort for your career endeavors.

If you have vacation time, actually use it. Schedule one day a week in which to stop job searching and go see friends. Practice self-care, such as taking part in your favorite hobbies and unwinding each day with a relaxation activity. You’ll be more refreshed and able to tackle your goals with renewed energy.

So much of your career path is out of your hands, but even more is truly in your hands.

By making your career resolutions a priority, you can be a more proactive contributor in shaping your future.

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Magazine is honored to highlight the 2016 class of Women to Watch!

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Women from all over Michiana were nominated by their peers, colleagues, friends and family for their embodiment of the sassy spirit, combining work, life, balance and sass—at home, in their communities and in the workplace.

We are truly pleased to bestow the honor of being named a 2016 Woman to Watch to all of these women who are working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others.

With an entire stack of nominations received, our panel had their work cut out for them to choose this year’s class—but these women all stood out for their professionalism, work ethic and spirit of volunteerism. These are all qualities that make up a SASSY woman—and will never go out of style!

Congratulations to all of our 2016 Women to Watch!

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isa Banasiewiz-Cook is the marketing manager of her son's skate park: The Kitchen BMX Skate Park. She promotes and sells advertising for the skate park so they can offer a low cost, safe, drug free environment for the youth of South Bend.

Lisa also works the front counter and tries to mentor their riders and educate them on the importance of wearing a helmet when doing any kind of sport.

Lisa often tells their riders how wearing a helmet saved both of her son's life and tries to educate them on the importance of a CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) certified helmets.

lisa BanasiewiczCook Marketing Manager at The Kitchen BMX Skate Park

Charitable Organizations:

The Kitchen Skate Park Board of Directors Favorite TV Show:

Boston Legal

Favorite Dessert:

Hot Fudge Sundae with Whip Cream Favorite Beauty Product:

Big Sexy Hair Powder Play What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

UGG…warm and comfy.

WOMEN to WATCH

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oelle Gunn Elliott is from South Bend. She received her BA from Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles in Theatre and returned to South Bend. She works for the Department of Music at the University of Notre Dame. She also is a contributing writer for SASSY and FAMILY Magazines. She owns an award winning blog, bowchicabowmom.com and is the creator of The Mamalogues, a staged performance which has sold out audiences three years in a row. She lives with her husband and four sons.

Charitable Organizations:

Several Arts committees as well as Clay Church. The Mamalogues has donated over $3000 towards selected charities since 2012.

noelle

Elliott

Publicist, Writer and works at University of Notre Dame

Favorite TV Show:

Orange is the New Black Favorite Book:

I love anything by David Sedaris. Bossy Pants was hysterical. I do like more serious novels like Fifty Shades too. Just kidding, kind of. I adored Unbroken by Lauren Hillendbrand.

Favorite Beauty Product:

I love Sonia Kashnuk tinted moisturizer!

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

A wedge. I like the sound of it, and it is a very well rounded shoe.

Most everyone can feel comfortable in it.

It is unassuming and fun and can be professional or sexy when you want it to be.

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herry English has been the practice manager at General and Vascular Surgery, a Division of Allied Physicians of Michiana for the past five years. During those years, Sherry was involved with the building project at University Commons Medical Plaza and the reconstruction of their new Elkhart office. General and Vascular Surgery added three new surgeons and two additional locations. The entire surgical group has received numerous honors for their charity work in our community. Sherry is very passionate about leadership and helping the people around her to realize and achieve their highest potential. In addition to managing a very busy medical practice, Sherry enjoys traveling and spending with family and friends.

Ms. English’s motto is “Integrity by doing the right thing, even watching.”

Favorite TV Show:

sherry

English

Practice Manager at General and Vascular Surgery, Allied Physicians of Michiana

Favorite Book:

The Voice

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate

Mouse with Fresh Fruit.

Favorite Beauty Product: Lipstick What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Ballet Flats! The person who wears this shoe is strong yet graceful.

WOMEN to WATCH

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ulene Franz has been in the salon industry since 1989. Julene started her first salon in Berrien Springs MI, called The Emerald Studio in 1993. In 2006, she moved to Elkhart Indiana where she opened her salon/spa, called FIX. Julene's goal in owning her own business, was to create a salon atmosphere that feels like a destination where guests can relax and salon staff can work in a positive environment. Hello Gorgeous became Julene's second passion in 2011. FIX SalonSpa has successfully done over 40 makeovers! Julene also enjoys working directly with the founders of Hello Gorgeous, Kim and Mike Becker, as an Executive Salon Affiliate Coach. Julene and her son, Mason, live in Elkhart with their golden retriever, Molly.

Charitable Organizations:

Hello Gorgeous of Hope!

Favorite TV Show:

julene

Franz

FIX Salon Spa Owner/ Operator & Executive Salon Affiliate Coach for Hello Gorgeous!

The Ellen Show, because she keeps life real and adds a lot of humor to everyday life!

Favorite Book:

"Jesus Calling," because it centers your soul for every new day.

Favorite Beauty Product:

Aveda hair color rocks!

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Flip flops with sparkles!

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lthough Christine Caron Gebhardt has worked in a variety of institutions

(hospitals, elementary schools, churches and universities), her life's passion as an educator is to help people discern how their values inform their life decisions. She is interested in building communities of justice and forming collaborations among a diversity of people.

For four years, Christine has worked at the University of Notre Dame's Gender Relations Center. Their mission is to support students as they form healthy and safe relationships

christine Caron Gebhardt

Director of the Gender Relations Center at University of Notre Dame

with different people throughout their lives.

It is so rewarding to see students connect

Charitable Organizations:

St. Joseph Catholic Grade School Board and St. Joseph Catholic Church Pastoral Council Favorite TV Show:

Chopped

Favorite Book:

Pride and Prejudice Favorite dessert:

Boston Cream Pie What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

A camouflage stiletto! Classic and professional for appropriate settings but willing to have fun. And, when needed, can serve a different purpose in order to accomplish certain tasks.

with one another! There are challenging times when discussions center on relationship violence and sexual assault. But, Christine has found that when working together, people can accomplish amazing things.

WOMEN to WATCH

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redgina

Hill

Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Bethel College

orn and raised in South Bend, Redgina received her bachelor of general studies from Indiana University Bloomington and her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. She’s currently pursuing a doctorate degree in higher education from Azusa Pacific University where she was selected for the 2015 Social Justice and Diversity Fellowship. She joined Bethel College in 2010 as an admission counselor. During this time she has helped grow enrollment for students of color, served on the Multi-Ethnic Resource Team, coadvised the Billy Kirk Minority Leadership Scholars Program, advised the Black Student Fellowship and founded the Women’s Empowerment Hour.

Redgina and her husband, Armar’rae, live in South Bend with their daughter, Sarai. She’s a member of Faith Apostolic Ministries where she serves as an ordained minister and youth leader.

Charitable Organizations:

Serves on the board for The Crossing.

Favorite TV Show:

Golden Girls

Favorite Dessert:

Marci's vanilla cake with butter cream icing!

Favorite Beauty Product:

Bare Essentials Foundation What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

A nice stiletto!

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rin Hurst, MS, RDN, CD, CPT is a registered dietitian and certified personal enthusiastic about supporting those seeking to improve their quality of life and manage struggles with hormone imbalances, adrenal and autoimmune disorders and food intolerances. She uses a real food approach, rooted in the belief that food is a primary contributor to health. Her ongoing studies in science foster an understanding of why specific foods affect how we feel, move and think. Erin also believes that fitness and movement help us manage physical and emotional wellbeing in unique ways. While food and fitness are integral components of wellness, without fun, we are not likely to keep thriving and living well. Whether we sing, garden, paddle down a river, play on a swing set, drink wine with friends or jump out of airplanes, what we do to have fun improves our health exponentially. Erin is a testament to these wellness beliefs. She overcame adrenal fatigue, learned to balance her hormones, healed her gut and has competed in a variety of endurance sports. Erin moved to the Michiana area two years ago where she enjoys every morsel of food guilt-free, every workout with gusto and every lazy day in peace.

Favorite TV Show:

erin

Hurst, MS, RDN, CD, CPT

Owner of Erin Hurst Nutrition and Wellness

The Voice

Favorite Book: I've become a podcast fanatic.

My current favorite is Happier by Gretchen Rubin.

Favorite Dessert:

Dark Chocolate

Favorite Beauty Product:

Favorite Make-up Brand = Tarte Favorite Skin Care Products = Essential Oils and Coconut Oil What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Red Patent Leather Ballet Flats - Shiny, Bold, Easy to Move Around in and Goes with Everything

WOMEN to WATCH

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ail Ann Hickey started The Bend Executive Shuttle, a woman owned and operated executive shuttle service,

after completing the SPARK Program at Saint Mary's College.

The SPARK Program is designed to assist woman on develop their own companies. While driving a taxicab for several years, Gail discovered there was a need for an executive shuttle service that provided expanded customer service for personal and professional clientele. Her clientele wanted to be able to book in advance knowing that they could depend on reliable and professional service whether it was to be shuttled to and from local destinations or to out-of-state destinations. Recently,

gail

Ann Hickey Owner/President at The Bend Executive Shuttle LLC

because of her affiliation with Saint Mary's College, Gail received the opportunity to provide transportation for woman students enrolled in their international summer program entitled SUSI. Over a several week period, she provided transportation for a group of woman enrolled in the program from Amman Jordan.

Because of their negative experiences they had in their company with male taxicab drivers, they developed their own women owned taxicab service based on my company entitled "She Cab.” Gail is very honored that she and her business could have such a strong impact on them. Gail looks forward to continuing to expand and develop her company while continuing to provide excellent personal transportation services.

Favorite TV Show:

Shark Tank and, of course, Downton Abbey.

Favorite Book:

Any “how-to” books!

Favorite Dessert:

Peppermint Ice Cream Favorite Beauty Product:

Mary Kay Time Wise Repair Regimen What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Wedge Boot: Practical and Stylish

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nicole

KorteKelley

Family and Child Therapist, MSW at Lincoln Therapeutic Partnership

icole Korte-Kelley is a Child and Family Therapist at Lincoln Therapeutic Partnership in Mishawaka. While working for a community development corporation in Flint, MI, she discovered her passion for social work. Nicole attended University of Michigan's School of Social Work Program. While she was studying and immersing herself into her practicums, Nicole’s heart strings where pulled in the direction of interpersonal practice with kids and their families, building and strengthening attachments, establishing trust and relationships and offering a place that is full of love to begin healing. When she is not at work, you can find Nicole at B Present Studio or running down the back country roads. She currently resides in Granger with her passionate and hardworking chef husband, Sean Kelly, and their two fiesty, smart and silly little ones, Nora (3 1/2) and Adalaide (Addie, 1 1/2).

Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book:

Parenthood, long live the Bravermans!

Anything by Brene Brown

Favorite dessert:

Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato Favorite beauty product:

Exfoliator

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

A warm and plush slipper...comfortable yet sturdy!

WOMEN to WATCH

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kris

Laidlaw Owner, Certified Massage Therapist at Ray of Light Holistic Health, Inc.

ris Laidlaw is a Certified Massage Therapist and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) of nearly 17 years. She was born and raised in Elkhart. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Ball State in 1999, and after discovering the strong connection of mind and body, attended and graduated from massage school in Ft. Wayne. She began her career in massage therapy, moved to Phoenix AZ in 2003 to work for a residential treatment center, and after experiencing Reconnective Healing, developed a vision for a holistic healing center back home. The vision includes assisting in revitalizing the community which raised Kris and taught her basic values and ethics of life. She moved home in 2006, opened Ray of Light in 2007, and after several evolutions purchased her own building in partnership with her husband in 2015. She is currently studying to become a Master Aromatherapist and is developing a multitude of free classes and workshops for the community. Now a building owner, Kris welcomes mental health counselors to share the healing space, as well as yoga teachers and an esthetician. Kris and her husband Mike continue to develop the Soak Up The Light brand of products including essential oils, lotions, body oils and so much more!

Charitable Organizations:

Previous Secretary of Elkhart Education Foundation, Previous board member of Women In Business. She took a year off to buy a building for her business and to get married. She will rejoin these fantastic organizations in 2016!

Favorite TV Show:

Scandal

Favorite Book:

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay Favorite Beauty Product?

My lotion. I make my own and can add any essential oils to make blends depending on my mood or body's needs.

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Definitely flip flops. Every fall, my feet rebel when I try to put socks on!

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enise M. Longley has been with Hello Gorgeous! of H.O.P.E, Inc. for four years as their Event Planner, and specializes in getting corporate donations as well as event auction items for their events. Denise assists in planning events for them as well as working at their events throughout the year.

Charitable Organizations:

Hello Gorgeous! of H.O.P.E. Inc. as their Event Specialist and is also with Premier Woman Network-Michiana on the Advisory Board and is the Program Director for them. Denise is also on the planning board for the Michiana Shop and Greet this year and love helping to plan their big event for March 31st at the Century Center.

Favorite TV Show:

Once Upon A Time Favorite Book:

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

denise

M. Longley

Event Specialist at Hello Gorgeous! Of H.O.P.E. Inc.

Favorite Dessert:

My friend Helen's homemade pies...

They are so wonderful!

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

A pair of Red Ruby Shoes because there's no place like home!

WOMEN to WATCH

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jamie

Lee Madison MSN MBAc RN CCRN House Supervisor, Adjunct Professor of Nursing and Business at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Bethel College, Goshen College

amie Lee Madison became an RN in 2007 after several people told her that she was a natural caretaker. She quickly fell in love with critical care medicine and became certified in that specialty in 2011. Jamie then decided to pursue a master’s degree in nursing administration and graduated from Bethel College in 2014. Meanwhile, she had been given increased responsibility in the role of House Supervisor at IU Health Goshen. Through that experience, and her growing knowledge of the issues in her current healthcare system, Jamie decided to pursue an MBA in order to better be able to act as a catalyst for change. While pursuing that degree, she was approached to teach on an adjunct basis for Bethel and Goshen College in the areas of nursing and business. Jamie found that she absolutely loves teaching! It's amazing how many opportunities there are in nursing.

It's an incredible joy to get to go to work and do what she loves every day. Jamie says she has the best colleagues in the entire world. They routinely put the needs of strangers before their own. They are intelligent, honest, compassionate and true professionals. Also, they all know how to use a stethoscope! #notjustanurse

Charitable Organizations:

Philanthropy Chair of American Red Cross, Northern Indiana Chapter Junior League of South Bend Member Medical Volunteer at Center for Healing and Hope Member of Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing honor society- Nu Omnicron chaper Favorite TV Show:

Sherlock on the BBC Favorite Dessert:

Bread pudding.

It's the ultimate comfort food.

Favorite Beauty Product:

Diorshow Waterproof Mascara

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

An oxford- prim and proper, but still a bit cheeky.

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shaun

McAllister Elementary Physical Education Teacher/High School Volleyball Coach at Elkhart Community Schools-Mary Beck Elementary

haun McAllister’s love of volleyball took her to the University of Indianapolis where she played on a full scholarship and graduated with a Criminal Justice degree. She wanted to take that into a school setting and help as many children as she could that were in need. Shaun wanted to be in a school where she could be that person to build their character, self-esteem and help them succeed when they felt that their environment/circumstances held them back. She has been teaching at Mary Beck for seven years as a Physical Education Teacher. During this time, Shaun has coached volleyball and track at Elkhart Memorial High School, coached numerous NIVA volleyball clubs and travel teams. She has organized and ran Biggest Loser Competitions in her school and other surrounding schools. These competitions have lost as much as 220 pounds in a four month period. She worked out around 10-15 fellow teachers and helped them with nutrition guidelines and overall health and wellness. Shaun is definitely a people pleaser and finds much joy in others happiness. She thinks this is why she does the things that she does.

Shaun has two beautiful children that she adores and her drive in life comes from them.

Charitable Oganizations: Elkhart Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book:

Community Schools Health Promotions Team

Law & Order: SVU

Brown Bear, Brown Bear :)

Favorite Dessert:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Neon Nike Running Shoe

WOMEN to WATCH

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kelley

Penrose, MPT, CCI

Owner/Physical Therapist at Penrose Physical Therapy

elley Penrose has been a physical therapist since graduating from the University of Evansville in 2002. She found her passion in treating people in outpatient physical therapy clinics, and dreamed of operating her own clinic that could break from the traditional model for care. In 2013, she founded Penrose Physical Therapy where she treats patients in a one-on-one setting, healing specific injuries while focusing on the wellness of the whole person. Kelley is passionate about healing and uses evidence-based, holistic practices in designing individualized plans of care. In addition to traditional therapeutic techniques, she also specializes in Women’s Health and Pregnancy, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Cupping, Acutherapy and Primal Reflex Release Techniques. Kelley is also an adjunct teacher at Brown Mackie College, where she teaches her students more than just the fundamentals of therapy, challenging them to think beyond the textbook, beyond the diagnosis, to heal their future patients. Kelley’s first love is her family, and she is a wife and mother of two energetic boys.

Charitable Organizations:

Oasis Christian Fellowship: Leader of K-5th Grade God's Kids Ministry Team Favorite TV Show:

So You Think You Can Dance Favorite Book:

Chronicles of Narnia

Favorite Dessert:

I love the Super Moist Chocolate Cake with the famous whipped cream from Yesterday's in Granger.

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

If I were a shoe, I would be a running shoe, because I'm always on the go and give support where it is needed.

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kathy

Ann Reinhardt Senior Vice President at KeyBank

athy Ann Reinhardt has more than 35 years of financial services experience, with close to 18 years at Key. After attending Olivet Nazarene University, Kathy career has spanned the spectrum of insurance, employee benefits and, most recently, wealth management services as a Key Private Bank Relationship Manager. She manages a book of business which encompasses a broad spectrum of banking, trust and investment management services available through Key Private Bank. Kathy style is relationship-driven, in that she truly seeks to become the trusted advisor for her clients and their families. She has a deep care, passion and compassion for her clients. Residing in the historical district in downtown South Bend, with her husband Guenter and two sons, John Paul and James, Kathy has held positions and served with several regional and community service organizations, including acting as Chairwoman for the American Heart Association’s annual “Go-Red for Women” fundraiser.

She has served as a Board of Director on the Leadership of SJ County’s Leadership program and Madison Center. Kathy has also served on the Finance Task Force of the former local affiliate for Susan G. Komen. She is a five year Breast Cancer Survivor and currently serves as the Chair of the Women’s Task Force of Saint Joseph Health Systems. Kathy also serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation of the Saint Joseph Health Systems. She is passionate in her work with the Women’s Task Force and also partners with Kelly Cares Foundation in educating women in healthcare and with breast cancer research.

Charitable Organizations:

Chair of the Women's Task Force of St. Joseph Health Systems, involving Secret Sisters Society. Board member of the Foundation of St. Joseph Health Systems Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book:

I love Lucy

The Bible

Favorite Beauty Product:

Mary Kay Moisturizer

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Hot pink two inch high heel!

WOMEN to WATCH

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shery

Roussarie CEO at Allied Physicians of Michiana, LLC

hery Roussarie graduated from Texas Tech with a BS in Home and Family Life.

In 1993, she attained a Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Business Administration Degree from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Shery went to work for North American Medical Management in Houston then Phoenix. She then accepted the role of CEO with Select Health Network / Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in 1999, and moved to South Bend. Then in 2007, she accepted the CEO position with Allied Physicians of Michiana. During that time, Shery has been involved with various area organizations such as Ryan's Place Center for Grieving Children, Leadership South Bend / Mishawaka, Family and Children's Center Counseling Center, church youth group.

Charitable Organizations:

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal: Living Our Faith Committee, Proclaimers, and Altar Guild Leadership South Bend/ Mishawaka Board, Board Chair Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book:

Mysteries of Laura

God Calling

Favorite Dessert:

Chocolate Banana Pie

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Bright, multi-colored with an art deco heel, worn with an understated simple outfit!

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orking with people is Virgie Smith’s passion and she gets to do just that. Virgie was once a breastfeeding mom (she breastfed all seven of her children) and now she gets to work with other breastfeeding mothers.

She tells them about the benefits of breastfeeding and helps them meet their breastfeeding goals. As an independent distributor, Virgie gets to talk to many people about their health needs and together they make a plan that will put them on the right track to look younger and live longer.

Charitable Organizations:

Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph County

virgie

Favorite TV show:

Happy Days

Smith

Favorite book:

Love You Forever

Breastfeeding Peer Councelor / Independent Distributor at WIC - Breastfeeding CLS / Independent Distributor for "It Works"

Favorite dessert:

Cheese Cake

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Wedge Sneaker

WOMEN to WATCH

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ngela Snider is a Legal Assistant with 15 years of experience. She has a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a Paralegal degree. Angela assists attorneys in the preparation of legal documents and filings. During the course of her career, she has focused on Bankruptcy Litigation, Foreclosure, Business Law and Contracts. Prior to her legal career, Angela worked in healthcare doing Radiology Coding for a local hospital. She also taught for a semester in a Special Education program. Angela has dabbled in marketing and design for various local companies.

Charitable Organizations:

angela

Snider Legal Assistant at Jones Obenchain, LLP

Vice President of the Board for Joys Gymnastics; Secretary for Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana 206-209 Association; Former member of Campfire Marketing and Fundraising Committees; Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce; Girl Scout Leader; Volunteer soccer coach; Volunteer for Campfire Notre Dame home games; Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity; and, help each year with the St. Margaret's house luncheon and Adopt a Family that is hosted by our firm. Although I have not served in an official capacity, I have been involved with our local Autism organizations and fundraisers, as well as, working with companies on getting and thinking green.

Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book:

Big Bang Theory

Kay Scarpetta Series by Patricia Cornwell

Favorite Dessert:

Key Lime Cheesecake

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Classic five inch peep toe business pumps.

It is the go to shoe that can be relied upon, but with a hint of spontaneity.

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risti Osterday’s legal career began at the Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office, where she worked for eight years. Kristi then transitioned into private practice at Sanders Pianowski, LLP, where she has worked for three years handling general litigation matters. On January 1, 2016, Kristi will begin as an Elkhart County Magistrate in the courthouse located in Goshen.

Charitable Organizations:

Center for Community Justice and Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County

kristi

Osterday Attorney at Law at Sanders Pianowski, LLP

Favorite TV Show: Favorite Dessert:

Portlandia

Ice Cream

Favorite Beauty Product:

Smashbox CC Cream

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Vans

WOMEN to WATCH

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ena Wargo has spent the majority of her career in various human resources roles in the banking industry. After several years at Valley American Bank, she was offered an opportunity at 1st Source Bank, where she served as Director of Training & Development and Assistant Director of Human Resources. Though she continued to live in Granger, an opportunity as Director of Education with United Federal Credit Union in St. Joseph, MI took Dena out of the local business community for five years. Although she thoroughly enjoyed the world of financial services, she was ready for a change --- not to mention a shorter commute! In 2013, Dena joined the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library as the Human Resources Manager. WOW, talk about a new and interesting world! Two and a half years later, she now serves as Assistant Director, a role in which she is responsible for various departments including human resources, marketing, accounting, finance, information technology, facilities, maintenance and security. Dena is proud of the library services they provide to their taxpayers and those in need. She feels blessed to serve in a role in which she is surrounded by professional colleagues who are making a positive difference in the lives of others every day!

dena

Wargo Assistant Director at Mishawaka-PennHarris Public Library

Charitable Organizations: Past: American Institute of Banking, Board Member; Indiana Bankers Association, VP of Education; Junior Achievement Advocate; Knollwood Quail Ridge Homeowners Association, Board Member & Secretary; United Way of St. Joseph Country, Co-Chair of 1st Source Bank Internal Campaign; American Heart Association, Board Member; Present: Legatus of South Bend/Elkhart, Board Member; St. Pius X Catholic Church, Volunteer; PHM Schools, Volunteer Currently open to considering new opportunities for involvement in organizations that make a positive difference in our community!

Favorite TV Show: Favorite Dessert:

America's Got Talent

Crème Brulee

Favorite Beauty Product:

Clinique Moisture Surge

What type of SASSY shoe would you be?

Black Boot

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