Josephine November 2010

Josephine November 2010

St. Joseph’s women’s magazine

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RETRO Is it retro?

Or is it ’60s style?

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Artist turned teAcher Savannah woman passes on her passion to her students

Perfect guest

Gift ideas to help you show your appreciation

St. Joseph News-Press P.o. Box 29 St. Joseph, Mo 64502 editorial: (816) 271-8594 toll-free: (800) 779-6397 advertising: (816) 271-8527 fax: (816) 271-8686 josephine@npgco.com

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getting real

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Editor Jess DeHaven jess.dehaven@newspressnow.com Presentation editor Paul Branson paul.branson@newspressnow.com Photo editor Todd Weddle todd.weddle@newspressnow.com Designer Kevin Krauskopf kevin.krauskopf@newspressnow.com Writers Sylvia Anderson Tamara Clymer Shea Conner Jennifer Gordon Jennifer Hall Blake Hannon Kristen Hare Christina Hazelwood Heckman Betsy Lee Rachel McCoy Stacey Mollus Megan Rau Alonzo Weston Erin Wisdom Photography Eric Keith Jessica Stewart Valerie Mosley

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Claire Perry, Courtney Brown and Lauren Searcy A good guest met through their boyfriends a few years ago. The Show your appreciation with three don’t dress like the ladies from “Mad Men” these unique gift every day, but they certainly had a good time getideas ting dressed up for our photo shoot. Courtney says she and Claire do like the style of the era, although Help for cold and flu season Lauren prefers a more modern look. For this shoot, Avoid picking all three are wearing clothes and accessories from something up Dillard’s and hairstyles from Bliss. Claire’s outfit A return to includes a red Alex Marie dress with belt ($119); a ladylike glamour pearl/jewel ring ($18) and silver/jewel ring ($30), Fall fashion heavily both by Tivoli; a pearl bracelet ($25), necklace influenced by retro looks ($25) and earrings ($18), all by Cezanne; a broach pin from Dillard’s ($25); black patent leather Sweat the pumps from Gianni Bini ($69.99); and makeup by small stuff And in the world Lancome. Courtney’s look includes a purple dress of office cubicle from Calvin Klein ($99); a black/jewel ring ($25) etiquette, it’s all

by Tivoli; a pearl bracelet ($25), necklace ($48) small stuff and earrings ($26), all by Cezanne; a broach pin A single lady’s from Dillard’s ($25); black patent leather Mary best buy Janes from Antonio Melani ($89.99); and makeup Put away the doe

by Elizabeth Arden. Lauren is wearing a black and eyes — they don’t help you shop white dress with belt from Antonio Melani ($159); smart a pearl/jewel ring from Tivoli ($20); a pearl bracelet ($28), necklace ($48) and earrings ($22), all Holiday road Tips for a less

by Cezanne; black leather pumps by Alex Marie stressful trip during ($59.99); and makeup by Clinique. the holiday season To read more about retro fashion returning to stores and for more photos, turn to Page 16.

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By Jess Dehaven t’s the time of year when scary things are in the air and all the creepy-crawlies come out to play.

I’m not talking about Halloween, but something much more frightening — cold and flu season.

Yes, those nasty germs are out there, and I for one am already in full avoidance mode. We all know that washing our hands helps keep the bugs at bay, but Sylvia Anderson has some other helpful hints for staying healthy on Page 14.

If you’re really sick, one thing you should do is stay home to avoid infecting your co-workers. That’s just one way you can exhibit good office etiquette. Many of us share space with colleagues eight to nine hours a day, and we all want that time to be as pleasant as possible. Kristen Hare shares some ways to make that happen in her story on Page 20.

And the holidays are approaching (whether we’re ready for them or not), so if your plans include travel, you’ll want to check out Shea Conner’s feature on Page 26. The holidays also mean parties, whether they be of the dinner, cocktail or justgetting-together variety. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like to arrive empty-handed, Jennifer Hall has gifts that any hostess would appreciate on Page 12.

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Nov. 1 • 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. (weighins at 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.), TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit, weight-loss support and education group, East Hills Church of Christ, 3912 Penn St. Call Kay at 364-5354 or Sharon at 232-6339 or e-mail sradtka@stjoelive.com.

Every Monday in November.

Nov. 8 • 5:30 p.m., Show Me Women Who Care giving circle, quarterly meeting, St. Joseph Public Library at East Hills, Theater Room. Call 262-2461 or e-mail showmewomenwhocare@ gmail.com.

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• 6:30 p.m., Pony Express Chapter of Cowboys for Christ, Pony Express Saddle and Bridle Club, north of K Highway on County Road 371. Call 2387503.

• 7 a.m., Indoor farmer’s market, 3821 Eastridge Village. Every Wednesday in November.

• 7:30 a.m., St. Joseph BNI weekly meeting, Pony Express Museum.

Call 262-9684.

Every Wednesday in November.

• 7 a.m., Indoor farmer’s market, 3821 Eastridge Village.

Every Saturday in November.

Nov. 16 • 6:30 p.m., Pony Express Chapter of ABWA meeting.

Call 232-7462.

Nov. 23 • 10 a.m., Welcome Wagon Social Club of St. Joseph, monthly meeting, Rolling Hills Library Belt branch, 1904 N. Belt Highway. Call 279-1947.

• 7 p.m., Introductory session to Creighton Model Fertility Awareness and Appreciation, Heartland Medical Plaza. Course is designed to help couples cooperate with their fertility in family planning. Call 232-2258.

• 7 p.m., Young Living Essential Oils presents free natural health seminar, Chillicothe Housing Authority building. Call (660) 707-0097.

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• 6:30 p.m. Scrap & Chat, at Belt branch of Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, 1904 N. Belt Highway. Club gatherings are open to the public and scrapbooking enthusiasts.

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Nov. 11 • Noon, St. Joseph Garden Club homecoming luncheon, McCarthy Baptist Church, $13. Reservation deadline Nov. 4. Guests welcome.

For information call 232-9151.

• 6:30 p.m. St. Jo Women On The Go, Moila, dinner, $12.

Call 279-4583 for reservations.

• 5 to 8 p.m., Friday Night Wine Tastings, Smooth Endings Fine Wines, Spirits and Cigars, corner of Belt and Beck. (816) 749-4WINE. Every Friday in November.

If you would like to list your event or meeting in the calendar, please e-mail your information to josephine@ npgco.com.

Nov. 18 • 5:30 p.m., Third Thursday Wine Tasting, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. Cost is $10 per person. Call 232-9750.

• 7 p.m., Northwest MO Genealogical Society, 412 Felix St., will have Amy Grier presenting “Bustin’ at the Seams: A Child’s View of St. Joe in the 1860s.” She will sign copies of the book following the program. No admission charge.

• 7:30 p.m., Pony Express Saddle and Bridle Club monthly meeting, north of K Highway on County Road 371. Call (816) 669-3478.

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Real Simple magazine suggests designating a space for gift wrap items — and once that space is filled, don’t buy more supplies! Consider using all white paper and dressing up packages with colorful bows and ribbons. That way, you don’t have to shop for different wrapping for each holiday.

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Health. Want to live longer? Take on the characteristics of a nonagenarian, that is, a person in their 90s. Psychological adaptability in the face of stress may be the chief characteristic of people who make it to their 90th birthday and beyond, according to a report in Mind Publications. It includes the ability to bounce back from the setbacks of life, grief and the shock of the unexpected. A study at Columbia University found that people in their 90s keep themselves mentally and physically active, don’t accept what they hear from others about old age and are well insulated from negative emotions, such as depression, anxiety and conflict. They also have a strong survival instinct along with a terrific sense of humor.

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mix it up Relate. Unlike in the old days when you found a friend on the playground, adult friendships take time and effort to develop, especially for the shy at heart. Next time you’re out with an acquaintance, keep in mind that the beginning stages of getting to know someone could be a little awkward, says Sophia Dembling, a writer at Psychology Today. Instead of a meal out, Dembling recommends an activity such as visiting a museum or going to a movie. Mixing up activities will help you get past the get-to-know conversation and keep you from oversharing about your personal life.

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eat up What is he thinking? We asked our Blake Hannon what’s on his mind. Here’s what he offered: As you could probably tell by the dried mustard in the corner of your significant other’s mouth, the barbecue stain on his T-shirt you can’t get out in the laundry or the gut you hopefully have stopped noticing, guys like food. And to tell you the truth, we are pretty stoked if you like it just as much as we do. For all the times that you are worrying about your weight or counting your calories, there is something almost transcendent about indulging in a sinfully good (and, more than likely, unhealthy) meal with the one you love. It could be a rich dessert at a five-star restaurant or a basket of wings and cheese fries at a sports bar, but we put those little delicious tidbits away in our memory bank.

Sure, it may lead to you gaining a couple of pounds you later regret. You shouldn’t worry about it, though. We love you regardless and we’re right there with you — just don’t forget the wet naps.

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By Erin Wisdom Josephine magazine

Traci Lewis’ students are lucky she didn’t want to be a starving artist.

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Traci Lewis, an art teacher at Savannah Middle School, is a big inspiration to her students.

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This revelation is what led Lewis to go back to school for a degree in education after graduating with a degree in art, and it’s also led to a 21-year career as an art teacher at Savannah Middle School — as well as to numerous award-winning students. Most recently, one of her students placed third out of 2,800 entries in a national radon poster contest this year, earning a threeday trip to Washington, D.C., for him, his parents and her.

The awards are nice, but just as significant is seeing her students create art — especially at a time many schools are at risk of losing funding for their art programs.

“Art’s part of everything,” she says. “It’s part of the creative process, and it’s important, not to mention enjoyable. Everywhere you look, everything around you — it’s art.”

In addition to teaching sixththrough eighth-graders, Lewis also does watercolors and pointillism — in which the artist creates an image by hand-placing ink dots on paper — and sells them through her business, Pointed Visions. Much of her work depicts scenes from country life, such as horses and rural landscapes.

“She’s just a great talent, someone who’s been flying under the radar for a while,” says Jeff Anslinger, a friend of Lewis and the owner of

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A good guest Show your appreciation with these unique gift ideas

By JENNIFER HALL • Josephine magazine

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ostess gifts aren’t mandatory, but most of us were taught that simple rule of etiquette: Never come empty-handed.

Showing appreciation for hard work to a hostess doesn’t have to be difficult.

Often the process is painless and inexpensive.

“I have a mental list of things I get for my host,” says Carol Everett.

The St. Joseph woman will even stock up on discounted items to hand out as gifts throughout the year. She says she keeps them in a bin clearly labeled as gifts. Occasionally, she’ll pull an item or two for other sorts of gifts as well.

“We go to a lot of dinner parties, and it can add up if I went out and bought a bottle of wine each time,” she says.

“While I still do that in some settings, I usually stick with a beautiful gift. It’s different and unique that way.”

So if a bottle of pinot noir or chardonnay isn’t your thing, you may want to try these hostess gift ideas:

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• Votive candle sets. Or any candle sets, for that matter. What girl doesn’t like a good smelling jar of wax?

• A nice picture frame. This can be a nice gift for men or women and is especially appropriate for a couple.

• Anything chocolate. There are great chocolate box sets at many stores.

• A small house plant. We’re not talking a green-eyed monster that will consume an entire windowsill. Rather, look for something the hostess can nurture over time.

• Soaps and lotions. But spare your hostess the cheap stuff because it will just get thrown in the garbage later. No one likes a faux bar of soap that feels more like a piece of cardboard.

• Cookbooks. They are plentiful and often on sale at any local bookstore. If you know your hostess is curious about a particular style of cooking, then go with that. Otherwise, there are plenty of basic books out there to satisfy anyone.

• A side dish or dessert. But make sure you know what kind of dinner party you are attending. Grandma’s homemade chocolate cookies wouldn’t quite fit in at a high-society function and might even be a little tacky.

According to etiquette expert Emily Post, it is appropriate to give your gift as you arrive. If you are still unsure if you should bring a gift, simply leave it in the car, observe what other guests are doing and excuse yourself quickly to retrieve it. It isn’t uncommon to forget things in the car. This way you’re in the clear either way.

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Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 Missouri Western State University, Fulkerson Center When you arrive, please enter through the Fulkerson Center entrance.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

A DMISSION – Please bring a canned food item as your admission to the Women’s W Wellness Initiative.

If you bring five or more canned food items, you are invited to stay for a free Zumba session taught by local instructors. Your generous gift will be donated to America’s Second Harvest of Greater St. Joseph.

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Welcome — Bridget Blevins, News Director, KQ2 Introduction — Jane Schwabe, MD, Heartland Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Surprise guest — He’s big, jolly and furry and brings good cheer! Grand-prize winner announced

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Deck the Halls with Health, Nutrition and Exercise! Physician, Dietitian and Wellness Specialist, Panel Discussions

Noon Adjourn. T-shirts, gift and exit surveys

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There’s no place like health for the holidays!

Physician panel and presentation about women’s health issues, as well as weight-loss success stories

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Register at heartland-health.com or call (816) 271-4098.

Help for cold and flu season

By Sylvia anderSon • Josephine magazine

Winter can be harsh enough with icy roads and cold temperatures, but when you’ve got a stuffy nose, sore throat, need-torest cold or the flu, it can be simply miserable.

But it seems catching something is inevitable, since germs and viruses are everywhere.

How can we stay healthy?

We talked with Pamela Joggerst — a BSN, RN, CIC and infec-

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and control team leader with Heartland Health — on this subject. Here’s her advice:

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Q. Have you heard any prediction about what kind of flu and cold season this is going to be?

A. There is actually a report that gives an update on the international flu situation, and as recent as Aug. 1, there is data available (reported by World Health Organization). It is very interesting to see what’s happening in the world, which tells me what’s going on with the circulation of the flu and maybe, just maybe, gives me a slight edge to know what could be coming our way. Prediction is hard; let’s not forget about avian flu (bird flu) and the predictions, which mainly didn’t hold true for the USA. There was a lot of talk and reports, but we didn’t see it like other countries did. I predict we will always have a flu of some kind; history backs me up.

Q. Everyone says hand washing is the key to preventing colds and flu, but it would seem like as soon as you touch the bathroom door to leave the bathroom you are contaminated again.

What else can we do?

A. What we encourage people to do is to wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently after touching contaminated surfaces or things.

We also encourage people to resist touching eyes, nose and mouth after touching contaminated surfaces or things. You can never get everything cleaned and decontaminated, so you really have to understand your hands are most often the source of infection and you should do your best to sanitize them or wash them periodically throughout the day, but especially when you come in contact with high-touch objects. Someone who coughs or sneezes without covering their mouth is spreading germs from the mouth to many people around them. A simple tissue or a shirt sleeve (bend of the arm) can stop that spray of germs from floating

You can never get everything cleaned and decontaminated, so you really have to understand your hands are most often the source of infection ...

— Pamela Joggerst, BSN, RN, CIC and infection prevention and control team leader with Heartland Health

on the air currents to my eyes, nose and things around me.

Q. Are anti-bacterial soaps and those anti-bacterial cleaners a good thing?

It seems there have been some concerns that they may not be.

A. The real answer is removing the bioburden. How much of a germ do we have on our hands? We can’t see the amount, we can’t tell how much is there. If there is a large number of a germ, we can say the bioburden is high; if a little amount, the bioburden is low. Removing that bioburden is the key. Plain soap works to remove bioburden just as well as anti-bacterial. The difference is the killing power. If you remove the germs from your hands, you don’t have enough left to cause a problem. But if you use an anti-microbial soap, you are removing and killing germs, and the activity of the anti-microbial soap continues to work to kill the germs after you’ve washed. Now that we’ve killed the germs on our hands, we also know that we’ve killed the good germs, too — the ones that take care of us and don’t cause us harm. We need those good germs, too.

Q. What can you do in the office when you are working with someone that

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is obviously hacking and coughing — other than tell them to go home?

A. Speak with the office staff about “cover your cough” or “sneeze in your sleeve” and talk about routinely cleaning equipment that is used by everyone (copiers, phones, computers, the coffee pot, refrigerator door). Plan to have a tub or packet of disinfectant wipes around and available at common-use areas so that you may wipe off the surface frequently throughout the work day and then at the end of the day. Have Kleenex available and especially hand sanitizer. We have a pump bottle of hand sanitizer sitting right by our copier.

Q. Do supplements such as extra vitamin C, echinacea, oregano oil, elderberry juice or zinc help?

A. I have seen studies of pros and cons and heard people swear by them and swear they don’t work.

Who knows?

Q. Is there any other advice you can give us to avoid colds and flu this season?

A. I believe in the flu vaccine. It works; it doesn’t give you the flu.

The group that was most in trouble by the 2009 H1N1 flu was the group that normally doesn’t get the flu vaccination. My daughter was pregnant this past year, and she got the flu vaccine. When I heard of pregnant women getting very ill and in big trouble with the past year’s flu, I felt like we now know about how to protect us. Why wouldn’t we all be smart and do what is best for the people around us? Protect my new grandchild, and your child in school, and the older couple down the block and the people in the plane sitting next to you. Please don’t tell me, “I don’t ever get the flu, so I don’t need the vaccine.” Yes, you need to do your part. You need to protect everyone else. Get the flu vaccine.

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MAD MEN FASHION A return to ladylike glamour

Claire Perry’s hair was styled

by Bobbi Jo Patrick at Bliss.

Her makeup is from Lancome at Dillard’s.

Photos by Todd Weddle

Josephine magazine

The clothes: Black buttoned detailed dress with skinny belt by Alex Marie | $129

All of the clothing, accessories, shoes and makeup were provided by Dillard’s in St. Joseph.

The accessories: Red pearl necklace by M. Haskell | $22

Hair styling was provided by Bliss Salon in downtown St. Joseph.

Red chunk bracelet by M. Haskell | $20 Red pearl earrings by M. Haskell | $16 Red patent leather Mary Jane style pumps

by Antonio Melani | $89.99

Lauren Searcy’s hair was styled

by Lisa Park Hurst at Bliss.

Her makeup is from Clinique at Dillard’s.

The clothes: Green and white polka dot dress

by Jessica Howard | $69.99 Brown chunk heal pumps by Nurture | $89.99 The accessories: Pearl and silver string necklace

by Cezanne | $38 Pearl bracelet by Cezanne | $24

Top ten items for fall 2010 1. Sheath dresses 2. Printed blouses 3. Kitten heels/pumps 4. Camel-colored coats 5. Full skirts 6. Top-handle bags 7. Ruffled cardigans 8. Leopard-print dresses 9. Tweed suits 10. Swing coats

Pearl earnings by Cezanne | $20

Courtney Brown’s hair was styled

by Patrick Hall at Bliss.

Her makeup is from Elizabeth Arden at Dillard’s.

The clothes: Black and white sweater cardigan

by Antonio Melani | $129 Black and white houndstooth skirt with belt

by Antonio Melani | $119 Black patent leather Mary Jane style pumps

by Antonio Melani | $89.99 The accessories: Black earrings by M. Haskell | $18 Black pearl/jewel stretch ring

by Carol Dauplaise | $15

See more on pages 18 and 19

Black pearl necklace

by M. Haskell | $22

The clothes: Grey and brown plaid dress with brown belt

by Antonio Melani | $169 Brown chunk heal pumps

by Nurture | $89.99 The accessories: Brown and gold earrings

by Etienne Aigner | $24 Matching bracelet

by Etienne Aigner | $35 Matching necklace

by Etienne Aigner | $60

The clothes: Red and black plaid dress with black belt

by Antonio Melani | $169 Black patent leather Mary Jane style pumps

by Antonio Melani | $89.99 The accessories: Gold bracelet by Erica Lyons | $28 Gold and silver earrings

by Etienne Aigner | $22 Large jewel necklace

by Anna & Ava | $18 Black jewel ring

by Tivoli | $25

The clothes: Brown dress with pockets

by London Times | $80 Black patent leather pumps

by Gianni Bini| $69.99 The accessories: Gold and jewel broach pin

by Dillard’s | $25 Gold bangle bracelet by Kenneth Cole | $48 Gold earrings by Kenneth Cole | $20 Bronze necklace by Barse | $155 Bronze bracelet by Barse | $68

All clothes and accessories shown are available at Dillard’s in St. Joseph

RetRo Rockets Inspired by the costumes on AMC’s ‘Mad Men,’ fashions from the 1960s are on the rise

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or many fashionistas, fall is the perfect time to embrace the latest trends of the season and experiment with new looks. Thanks to retro-inspired television shows like “Mad Men” and “Boardwalk Empire,” ladylike styles are making a seriously sophisticated comeback, just in the time for the changing of seasons.

Misty King, a brand team member at Target in Overland Park, Kan., has noticed the return of retro-inspired looks.

King, who works in both the clothing and accessories departments, says these trendy items are flying off the racks.

“I have definitely seen a rise in retro styles this season. Merona, which is one of our big sellers, has several pieces that remind me of Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn,” King says. “Shift dresses, ruffled cardigans and leopard print items are all huge for fall. These styles have been selling really well.”

Along with ’60s-inspired dresses and printed pieces, full skirts, structured bags, kitten heels and camel coats are musthave additions to your fall wardrobe.

Not only were these styles seen on the runways of fashion designers like Louis Vuitton and Prada, but they are making an appearance in high-end department stores like Dillard’s.

Sofia Mery, a buyer for Dillard’s, believes one reason retro styles are so

popular for fall is because they are both elegant and classic.

“A-line skirts, feminine cardigans and classic pumps are always going to be in fashion because they’re timeless. They’ll never go out of style, and they’re extremely versatile. So, if you’re going to invest in a piece of clothing, items like these are your best bets,” Mery says.

Mery also credits “Mad Men” for bringing back ladylike glamour. “‘Mad Men’ has definitely had a huge influence on the fashion industry,” she says. “Women are watching this show and taking notice of what the actresses are wearing. They are buying more hourglass shapes, as well as sheath dresses, tweed suits and swing coats. These pieces are constantly shown on ‘Mad Men,’ and now everyone wants to look just like the characters.”

If you want to embrace the retro trend but still incorporate last season’s styles in your look, have no fear. King says there are plenty of items that you can mix and match in your wardrobe.

“I’ve seen a lot of customers buying a retro piece or two to pair with what they already own. Since most of the styles we have right now are so classic, it’s easy to mix pieces you already own with a couple trendy items,” she says. “This helps you work with what you already have and stops you from buying a whole new wardrobe.”

So, whether you want to add a little retro flair to your look without spending a fortune, or you want to embrace the ladylike styles of fall, looking sophisticated has never been easier. After all, looking glamorous is always in style.

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Sweat the small stuff And in the world of office cubicle etiquette, it’s all small stuff

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hen Lacey Crough first started her job with the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce, her desk seemed like it was in the perfect spot — in an alcove, easy to reach, easy to see.

Now, she’s realized that being in the middle of everything isn’t always the easiest place to work.

“It’s loud,” she says. “Hold on a second.”

Crough comes back to her phone after a moment. She had to move to a quieter place.

“It’s so small in here that we can hear everything that happens to each other,” she says, laughing.

And while she and her two co-workers seem to navigate the waters of their small space well together, it isn’t as easy for everyone to adjust to office life.

“We all have our own particular space zones that we all create,” says Christopher Bond, an assistant professor of communications at Missouri Western State University.

Generally, he says, those space zones are about six feet, but not in cubicles. Still, it is a person’s own space.

“That is our territory,” he says.

And no matter how small, people attempt to identify themselves within that space, maybe by decorating or putting up personal photos.

But even if that space does

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feel like yours, it’s not, says Deborah Chasteen, a professor of communication at William Jewell College.

“Actually, it belongs to the employer,” she says.

And everything that happens within that space basically happens to everyone. Smells, sounds and even your behavior all travel. In cubicles, where people may sit for eight or nine hours, five days a week, Bond says, small things do matter.

The clickety-clacking of someone texting or typing.

A cell phone that rings to AC/DC several times a day.

That daily microwave lunch eaten at the desk.

“They can become a big nuisance to your physical health, your emotional health,” Bond says.

Americans in particular have a hard time coping with shared space, from the general office environment to the smaller cubicle, Chasteen says, because most Americans now grow up in their own rooms and in general

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But we do have to work together.

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• Respect people’s privacy.

• Follow the Golden Rule, meaning if you don’t want to smell other people’s food or listen to them yell at their teenagers, they probably don’t want that from you, either.

• Don’t take your neighbor’s stuff without asking first. This includes office supplies and their stash of chocolate.

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• Take personal calls and business elsewhere. • Invest in some headphones if you just can’t help but rock out at your desk. • And if someone comes to visit you at your cubicle, whether for work reasons or a social visit, take them somewhere else so you won’t be bothering your co-workers, Chasteen recommends. Don’t hold meetings at your cubicle.

Generally, Bond says, you should read the cues of your office culture and follow them. If everyone keeps their desks clean and eats in a specific space, you should, too.

And if you have a problem, it’s not going to get fixed magically. “It’s kind of like a marriage in some ways,� Chasteen says. “You have to be willing to say what’s bothering you and say it in a way that is assertive but respecting both people’s rights.�

For Crough and her co-workers, being upfront and respectful has made their small office space work. If someone’s going to be on the phone all day, or if someone needs a little more quiet, they’ll ask for it. “We’re pretty good at telling each other if it’s too loud,� she says.

And if you do have an issue with a colleague, both Bond and Chasteen recommend taking it to them. “It’s always best to, in an appropriate manner, approach the employee,� he says. “And sometimes that’s not easily done.�

Using humor might help, though, he says.

If that doesn’t work, head up the chain of command, Bond says.

But before doing that, Chasteen says, think through if the issue is really worth your boss’s time. If that patchouli perfume is annoying, that’s one thing. If it’s sending you to the bathroom every hour and you can’t work, that’s another.

Either way, tread lightly. Remember, no one is an island unto themselves. Especially when you’re sitting at a cubicle.

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iving single has its perks — impromptu karaoke and microwavable dinners to name a couple — but making a big-ticket purchase isn’t one of them.

Without a second opinion, it’s easy to get caught up in what sounds like a good deal, not what will be the best investment.

Before you put yourself at a salesperson’s mercy, step back and do your homework. Know what you can afford and when you can buy it.

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you’ll get the best deal in September and October as dealerships make way for new models. Furniture and appliances get big discounts in January because stores want to clear out inventory before taxes.

For what you should know for a specific purchase, check out these tips from professionals.

Home Sweet Home Working with a Realtor you trust helps you find your ideal home.

“Young people especially need to have a Realtor because each home is going to be different,” says Marcha Tietjan, a sales agent at Reece & Nichols in Kearney, Mo.

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A Realtor also picks up what you miss during a walk-through. You might not be able to spot mold or a bad roof, but a professional will. They have to. Realtors are bound by ethical code to tell you what’s wrong with a potential purchase.

Even more than a Realtor’s eye, a home inspection will reveal exactly what you’re buying, so there are no post move-in surprises.

“Home inspection is essential. This will tell you all the hidden pitfalls,” Ms. Tietjan says.

If there was ever water damage or a bug problem, you will know about it from the home inspection report.

Wheel Deals Whether you buy new or used, take your time with a car purchase.

“Do a lot of test drives,” says Mike Campbell, a sales manager at Westfall-O’Dell Motors Inc. in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Every car drives differently, so even

if you drove the same make and model at another dealership, drive it again.

You’ll want to be sure about your buy because you won’t be able to sell a car back for the same price you paid for it. A car’s value depreciates as soon as you drive it off the lot. With used cars, be sure to get a car facts report. Although it might not be comprehensive — if repairs were not filed with car insurance, they won’t show up on the report — it’s a good indicator of what condition the car is in. For a second opinion, take the car to your mechanic before making a purchase.

Mr. Campbell also recommends you buy used cars from a dealership rather than a private owner because dealers will back their product. If something were to go wrong with the car right after you buy, the dealership would be there to help.

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It also pays to trust your salesperson, so you know what kind of furniture you’re getting for your hard-earned money.

“You want to get it from somebody who will take care of you,” says Deana Hand, co-owner of Home Style Furniture and Flooring in St. Joseph.

There might be areas where you want to skimp versus splurge, but one piece of furniture you shouldn’t cut corners on is a mattress.

“You have to have a good night’s sleep in order to maintain your life during the day,” Ms. Hand says.

No matter what you buy, be sure to have a clear picture of what you need, not what the store wants you to purchase. A concrete end goal makes saving up for that new home/car/couch a little easier, too.

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“Home Alone” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” may be remembered as some of the funniest films of all-time, but most people tend to overlook how horribly unprepared the McCallisters and Griswolds were for a cross-country venture. It’s no wonder that Kevin’s mom angrily berated an airport desk clerk or that Clark snapped at Wally World and held hostage a park security guard at gunpoint.

You don’t need that.

Traveling during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays can be hectic, but the following tips should help curb some of the chaos.

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You can make your flight less stressful before you book it. Plus, there are a few tidbits that will make getting through the airport a little more manageable.

Bob Cotter of Cotter Travel Associates in St. Joseph recommends booking morning flights. In doing so, you can withstand any mechanical or weatherrelated delays and still leave the same day, rather than afternoon and evening flights which may be delayed until the next day. Cotter also recommends booking flights on weekdays rather than weekends.

“Most people leave on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but those days in the middle of the week are hard to fill,” Cotter says. “The airlines are going to give everyone a discount on Wednesdays and Thursdays and the airports won’t be so crowded.”

Before you leave, Cotter recommends making a few quick calls. Call the airport to re-confirm your flight departure

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times. Call your credit card company and inform a service associate that you are traveling, so the company doesn’t suspect theft of your card. And if you’re traveling overseas, call your cell phone provider to check international rates and service. Phone cards may be a more affordable option.

Tag the inside of your bag. In the chance that your outside luggage tag gets ripped off along the way, your bag still will contain your contact information.

“If your luggage gets lost, this will help ensure it makes its way back to you,” says Orbitz.com travel expert Jeanenne Diefendorf.

Each time airport security searches a carry-on, it slows down the line. So remember the new 3-1-1 liquid rule.

Passengers are allowed to carry on three 3.4 ounce (100 ml) bottles of liquid in a single quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag. Each passenger can bring only one bag. Anything larger than 3.4 ounces has to be placed with checked luggage. This is a rule some tend to ignore when transporting holiday gifts and food items.

“The ‘3-1-1’ liquid rule remains in effect, so liquid filled items such as snow globes and numerous food items — sauces, jams, wine — must still be packed in checked luggage,” says Kathleen Hefner, spokeswoman for Kansas City International Airport.

The best plan is to ship any gifts you’ve purchased to your destination. This will cut down on luggage you have to carry with you. If they do fly with you, your packages may be opened by a screener, so leave them unwrapped. Pack valuables and fragile items, like laptops or jewelry, in your carry-on bag.

Visit www.tsa.gov for more information about flight security and the 3-1-1 rule.

If you’re traveling with children, talk to them ahead of time about what to expect at security.

“Prepare them for temporarily letting go of special objects like blankies and stuffed animals as they are sent through the X-ray machines,” Diefendorf says.

ON THE ROAD Anyone who has lived in Missouri or Kansas for an extended period of time knows how dangerous driving in the winter can be. Mechanical problems can leave you stranded in the cold. Icy roads can lead to collisions.

The following tips from the Missouri Department of Transportation will help you prevent and prepare for the worst.

Before you leave, winterize your car with fresh anti-freeze, a good battery, a properly operating exhaust system and oil that will withstand the rigors of cold weather. Do a thorough pre-trip inspection of your vehicle, paying special attention to your tires, brakes, windshield wipers and windshield wiper fluid.

Equip your vehicle with a flashlight (with new batteries), a first aid kit with a pocket knife, necessary medications, blankets and/or sleeping bags, extra mittens or gloves, socks, warm caps, a small sack of sand for wheel traction (place in trunk), a small shovel, booster cables, small tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver, etc.), a brightly colored

cloth to use as a flag, non-perishable foods, bottled water, matches and candles.

Obviously, you should obey the rules of the road, especially speed limits and seat belt laws. Highway patrol vehicles will be out in full force during busy times like the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Adjust your speed to suit driving conditions and watch for other vehicles having problems with road conditions. If a driver ahead has trouble managing the road, you probably will, too.

• Give snow plows plenty of room and don’t pass them. Also, don’t pass any vehicles on or near bridges.

• Keep mirrors, windows and lights clean and keep your lights on. Pull over in a safe area to wipe them down when required.

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• Lastly, if you are traveling with children, bring several games and books to battle boredom. The more restless the kids are, the more stressful the trip will be.

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Split allegiance Trying to get along in a home divided by politics

Alonzo Weston is a columnist and

reporter for the St. Joseph News-Press. The St. Joseph native has served on the News-Press staff for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Deanna, have two children and a dog. The St. Joseph native is also a sports junkie who doesn’t pick up after himself. If you’d like to suggest an idea for this column, contact Alonzo at alonzo.weston@ newspressnow.com.

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be Lincoln once said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

That makes me wonder how some houses where one partner is a Republican and the other is a Democrat stay standing. Republicans and Democrats can’t even stand living in the same country together now, let alone the same household.

Just imagine all the bedroom filibusters. How would you like to have a wife who said “no” all the time? What do you do when she wants to paint the living room a nice, warm red and you prefer a dark shade of blue? What do you do when she wants a tea party and you want a coffee klatch?

These aren’t the days of wine and roses, my friend. It’s beer and vitriol now. Well, no beer for you, anyway.

Remember, it was the conservatives who started Prohibition. The liberals were the ones in the speakeasies drinking illegal booze. That’s why a Republican wife will try to make it a law to make her man stop drinking.

The Democrat husband will sneak around and do it anyway. There’s no compromise here. They can’t even have a social drink together.

A libertarian, however, would think it’s OK if you smoke grass.

But Republicans seem to make better looking wives than Democrats. Who would you rather have on your arm — a Sarah Palin, a Christine O’Donnell or an Ann Coulter? Or Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi or Madeline Albright?

As a result, Democratic women will put up with more of your crap, while Republican women on the other hand are more witchy — or at least dabble in witchiness, like Christine O’Donnell.

A Republican wife also wants to fight all the time. She’ll always be on

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defense, and if she has a Democratic husband, he’ll always be on offense. He will offend in everything he does.

Don’t wash dishes. Offense. Don’t put the toilet lid down. Offense. The poor guy complies only because he knows his wife has guns and lots of them.

A Republican wife wants her lazy, atheist Democrat of a husband to go to church every Sunday just like the godly next-door-neighbor couple. The Democratic husband argues that the neighbors aren’t that godly. It’s all for appearances.

A Republican wife will tell her Democrat husband the money he brings home is his, only taking what she needs to pay bills. She constantly scolds the Democrat husband for being too generous and always loaning money to his broke, lazy friends. But she always pays for her girlfriends’ lunches.

The Democrat husband spends like there’s no tomorrow. He’ll even take out a loan for a fancy big, new boat even though he knows the family can’t afford it. The Republican wife, however, wants to save all the money for a rainy day — and rain could mean anything from paying her parents’ bills to paying for a divorce lawyer.

Yet there’s always room for compromise.

He can agree to go to one NASCAR race a month if she’ll go to a Michael Moore movie with him.

He will go to church more often if she’ll let him drink more often.

She can hang framed photos of George W. Bush in the living room if he can hang up a poster of Dennis Hopper from the movie “Easy Rider.”

We can all get along. But to quote Abe Lincoln again: “The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.”

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hat was I going to write about? Oh, yes, now I remember. Forgetfulness! Ideas slip my mind a lot.

This is usually how it occurs: I have a task present itself, like needing to let the dogs out. I set off in the direction of the door, but on my way there I notice a dish was left on the coffee table. I pick it up to take it to the kitchen.

Once I arrive at the sink, I see there is coffee spilled on the counter. I pull out a dishcloth and wipe down the cabinet, knocking crumbs onto the floor. A quick swipe with the dust mop removes the offending debris from the ground, but as I look toward the floor, I notice my pedicure has chipped. I go to my vanity to find the nail polish, and the bottle of “Siren Red” nail color is located behind the tweezers.

I grab the tweezers and begin pulling out the stray hairs that form my unibrow. That causes my eyes to tear up and makes my nose run. As I blow my nose, I notice my dogs are hopping up and down on two feet. That is when I realize I’ve completely forgotten to put them out.

Whenever this happens, I inform my family to refer back to these moments of forgetfulness when I am old and gray. That way, when they put me in a nursing home, they can tell the staff that I don’t have Alzheimer’s. I was ALWAYS this way!

I have tried several methods of “memory joggers,” but nothing has really worked. I bought a day planner to organize my schedule but ended up tearing out the pages and using them to wrap my gum in. Then, I started writing my schedule on Post-it notes. Everything I owned had yellow squares stuck to it. Problem was, I misplaced the notes.

The only successful technique I have found — and I use it only in matters of great importance — is writing the

information on my hand. I figure if I lose my hand, I have bigger problems than forgetting what I was doing.

I have drawn a blank on some pretty important things, but the one that gets me the most flustered is when I forget where I parked the car. I know there are people out there who can relate to me because I have seen them wandering aimlessly around parking lots all over town.

I watch as they stand on their tiptoes, trying to look over the tall vehicles in hopes that their car is close by, their lips forming the words, “Now, I know I parked here somewhere!”

Having witnessed this scene many times, I realize the embarrassment that can follow, so I devised a pridesaving plan.

The moment I realize I can’t find my car, I stop suddenly, giving onlookers the impression I just had a major revelation that has brought me to a halt. I snap my fingers and lip-sync the words, “Oh, shoot! I need to go back!”

I add a stomp to prove I am truly frustrated that I have to return. Then, for added effect, I look at my watch to validate that I was almost to my car but now I’m going to be behind schedule because I have to go back. I storm into the building.

Once inside, I can privately scan the parking lot for my lost automobile, hidden away from the scrutiny of those sitting in their vehicles feeling pity for me as I stumble around pressing my panic button in hopes an alarm will sound and lead me to my lost treasure.

Elaborate scheme? Yes, but isn’t it less embarrassing to let people think you forgot eggs rather than where you left a 3,000-pound, 13-foot-long hunk of metal and rubber?

This plan works every time. Well, I am pretty sure it works. If there was a time it didn’t, I have already forgotten about it.

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getting real

Now where was I? A sure cure for forgetfulness

Stacey molluS is a humor columnist

who believes laughter is the best form of exercise and happy people are the best-looking people. She loves her family, chocolate, clothes that are stretchy and things that sparkle. You can contact her at queenofchocolates@live.com or follow her on Facebook at “Queen of Chocolates.”

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meal time

Paella needn’t be an all-day effort Delicious dish can be quickly prepared

paella valenciana 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups frozen diced onion 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ½ cup Valencia rice 1½ cups fat-free, low-salt chicken broth 2 large tomatoes cut into eighths ½ cup sliced, canned roasted red pepper 1 cup frozen peas ¼ teaspoon saffron strands Salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add the onion and saute 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add rice and saute 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, peas and saffron. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. The liquid should be absorbed and the rice cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Paella, probably the best-known dish of Spanish origin, is as beautiful as it is popular.

I remember a Spanish friend taking an entire morning to shop for the very freshest ingredients and then working the rest of the day getting everything ready.

Since most of us don’t have the luxury of spending a day making one dish, I created this quick and easy Paella.

In Valencia, the home of paella, short grain Valencia rice is used. It gives the texture and flavor needed for the dish.

Serve it with a tossed green salad.

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Nutrition information per serving: 627 calories (21 percent from fat), 14.6 g fat (2.9 g saturated, 7.2 g monounsaturated), 138 mg cholesterol, 48.0 g protein, 76.1 g carbohydrates, 10.3 g fiber, 674 mg sodium.

Makes: 2 servings.

helpful hints: • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.

• Arborio rice can be used instead of Valencia. If neither is available, use long grain white rice.

• Turmeric or bijol can be used instead of saffron.

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