Josephine November 2013

Josephine St. Joseph’s women’s magazine

November 2013

Fall colors rule the runway East Hills fashion show is expo’s largest ever

Sisters open restaurant at Faucett truck stop March of Dimes marks National Prematurity Awareness Month Get the boot for seasonal footwear Scarves can keep you in the fashion loop

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inside On our runway A recap of the 2013 Josephine Expo fashion show

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Born too soon March of Dimes marks National Prematurity Awareness Month

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All in the family Sisters open restaurant at Faucett truck stop

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girlstuff Get great lashes

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Back in the dating game

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Boots for all

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In the loop

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Good guest

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Thinking small

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Looking sharp

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Avoiding shopping traps

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cover girl We met up with Kaci Coon at this year’s Josephine Expo, where she was walking the runway of our fashion show modeling accessories from Charming Charlie.

Originally from southeast Kansas, Kaci moved to St. Joseph about 2½ years ago. She works at Murphy-Watson-Burr Eye Center and also is a nursing student at Missouri Western State University. And as if that isn’t enough to keep her busy, Kaci’s also a single mom to 14 and 9 year olds.

“I feel like I’m a full-time chauffeur for my kids,” she says.

Kaci’s an ex-gymnast and current wedding singer as well.

“That’s probably my favorite thing,” she says of the singing.

For more on our expo fashion show, turn to page 14.

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the regulars Editor’s note

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Two guys and a question

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Josephine calendar

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We’re loving it

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Average Joe

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Getting Real

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Meal time

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Everybody get healthy

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LEAVE NO DREAM UNTURNED

By JESS DEHAVEN This year might have been our best Josephine Expo yet. It was certainly our best fashion show, thanks to the folks at East Hills Shopping Center. In case you missed it — or if you just want to see it again — we have a recap of some of the models and outfits that came down our runway in this month’s issue. You can see some of this fall’s hottest trends starting on page 14.

Now that you’re thinking fall fashion, you might want to check out a couple more articles on the subject. If you’re one of those ladies who loves the look of boots but are graced with wider calves than the mainstream, getting the look you want can be a challenge. But as Brooke Wilson found out, there are plenty of boots out there made to fit those needing a little extra room. Her story is on page 9.

Scarves are another accessory that starts showing up this time of year, and we asked Julie Love to get the scoop on what the trends are and how to wear them. Check out her feature on page 10.

On a more serious note, November is National Prematurity Awareness Month.

This one has special significance for me, as my own daughter arrived a month early at a tiny 3 pounds, 8 ounces. We count ourselves among the lucky ones as Sophie had very few challenges and is now a thriving fi rst-grader. You can fi nd the stories of other preemie families in Lisa Horn’s article on page 22.

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girlstuff Get great lashes Even if you don’t wear a lot of makeup, many women like myself don’t head out the door without at least a sweep of mascara over their lashes. To make your lashes look long, full and healthy, follow these tips from Linda Hicks, beauty manager of Sephora inside J.C. Penney.

“First of all, most women want a great mascara that gives them both length and volume without clumping.

Nobody likes clumpy mascara,” she says. “The second thing they look for is something that stays all day without giving them that raccoon look.”

When choosing a mascara, decide on what specific look you want your lashes to have. If your lashes are already long, look for a volumizing formula. If they are short and thick, look for something that lengthens the lashes. Hicks notes that while mascara formulas vary in quality, the real difference often is in the brush.

“The application really is what makes a lot of difference. ... The brush is key,” she says.

Carefully read the descriptions of each brush shape and size before purchasing mascara so you know you’re getting something that will achieve the results

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you want. Also, avoid pumping the brush in and out of the tube before applying; it’s better to use gentle circular motions to apply the formula to the brush and avoid breaking down the mascara inside the tube.

If you still don’t think your lashes are long or full enough, try serums that give them a boost. Temporary applications add fibers to the ends of lashes that help mascara stick better, creating the illusion of longer lashes. Permanent solutions actually help grow longer lashes; but be warned that these serums are quite pricey, and once you stop using them, the lash growth will stop as well.

Lash health is just as important as lash appearance.

Hicks says to invest in a good-quality eye makeup remover to avoid rubbing your eyes too much, which can damage lashes. Also remember that old makeup harbors bacteria, which is especially damaging to the eyes.

“Mascara is probably the one product that has the shortest shelf life. You should really get a new one about every three months,” she says.

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Breaking up is hard to do, but dating doesn’t have to be You may feel rejected. Burnt out.

Cynical about relationships. And only when those feelings pass will you even consider dating again.

But you will, because, let’s face it — you’re a total catch. The good news: According to an article on match.com, 44 percent of adult Americans are single, U.S. Census figures show. “This means there are over 100 million unattached folks out there,” the author notes.

Options galore. The question is, how do you fi nd your match?

The rise of online dating “I’ve seen a significant increase, in my 14 years of pastoring, of couples meeting for the fi rst time or establishing a dating relationship over the Internet,” says Ken Maxey, pastor at Grace Evangelical Church in St. Joseph. Though he was skeptical at fi rst, he now has noticed a very big positive to this particular dating style.

“With online dating, people tend to share more openly about what they think and feel about different issues of life. When two people are physically together, they tend to focus more on the physical attraction with each

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other and lose that time of dialogging.”

Maxey warns that messaging each other is never the same as face-to-face communication, as there can be misunderstandings due to lack of body language or voice inflection in messages. But, “I don’t know that it hurts a relationship to start out doing more typing and talking than jumping right into the physical part of dating,” he adds. “In fact, I think it helps people avoid getting too emotionally invested in a relationship, before realizing the person they’re dating just doesn’t match up well with them.”

Prepping your profile

So, you’ve set up a profi le, whether it’s on match.com, eharmony.com or christianmingle.com.

Where do you go from here? Julie Spira, author of an article on eharmony.com titled “Seven ways to get lucky with online dating,” recommends always being authentic and genuine. Be real and honest.

Upload your most recent photos, and don’t lie about age or weight.

Be specific about your interests.

“You can make your profi le

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shine by being specific about what you’re looking for. Think about listing the song you like to sing in the shower, talk about a proud moment in your life, and allow your date to know what their life could be like if they had the opportunity to spend it with you,” Spira writes.

Proofreading also matters.

“Use spell check and grammar check for your profi le and e-mails,” Spira notes. “First impressions are everything. You may have a high IQ, but your date won’t believe you.”

Other options

If the idea of online dating doesn’t appeal to you, Chelsea Kaplan, author of an article on match.com titled “How to ace fi rst dates,” has other ideas on how to meet new people. She advises skipping bars and clubs “and just plunging yourself into the social world around you — be it at your church, country club, charity or a special-interest group at your community center.” Submerging yourself in social situations can give you an opportunity to evaluate all of your options.

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girlstuff The Josephine calendar

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Every Monday

Two guys and a question Two male members from our newsroom answer a question, one from the fresher end of the dating pool, one a bit more seasoned.

Hopefully one of them will know what he’s talking about.

The question:

Should couples split housework and child care 50/50?

9:45 a.m. (weigh-in at 8:30), TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) a non-profit, weightloss support and education group, East Hills Church of Christ, 3912 Penn St., 2447187.

5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe’s ATA, 106 S. Belt Highway, 6711133, $3 a class.

Nov. 4 5:30 p.m., Show Me Women Who Care, a giving circle supporting Andrew and Buchanan counties, downstairs theater at East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine. For information, contact Mary George at (816) 262-2461 or e-mail showmewomenwho care@gmail.com.

7 to 9 p.m., St. Joseph Camera Club, Rolling Hills Consolidated Library.

Every Tuesday 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe’s ATA, 106 S. Belt Highway, 6711133, $3 a class.

Nov. 19 6:30 p.m., Pony Express Chapter of ABWA meeting. To find out more and to make reservations, please call Vickie at (816) 244-5648 the Friday before the meeting.

Nov. 26 10 a.m., Welcome Wagon Social Club of St. Joseph, general meeting, Rolling Hills Library, 1904 N. Belt Highway. For additional information, go to www.stjomowelcome wagon.com.

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.

Every Wednesday 7 a.m., Farmer’s market, East Hills Shopping Center parking lot off Woodbine.

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Marshall White

In my relationship, we split duties based on each other’s strengths. She does the majority of the cleaning and laundry, while I tend to be in charge of the cooking. That’s not to say that I don’t step out of my comfort zone from time to time, and she has been known to make a darn good lasagna when called upon.

The key is communication.

I need to make sure I’m listening and recognize when she needs help.

It can still be a partnership without necessarily splitting any duty evenly.

Child care with our newborn goes a lot the same way. Since we are breastfeeding our son, she takes the lead.

I’m there to provide mental support and care as needed, but I don’t think there’s any way I could sacrifice enough to earn a 50/50 split.

Having completed 44 years of marriage and hoping to celebrate 45 next year, I’d have to say couples should split housework equally. It keeps things on an even keel. Child care requires a lot of teamwork. I don’t know that it can be split 50/50, but if it’s done with a lot of talking and sharing responsibility, it will work out.

Marshall covers Buchanan County government and courts for the NewsPress. He is 66 and has been married for 44 years.

Ross is the News-Press’ sports editor. He is 30 and has been with his wife, Krystle, for 10 years.

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A look at what Josephine staffers are crazy about this month Suave Keratin Infusion dry shampoo A while ago, I decided to finally take my hairstylist’s advice and not wash my hair every day (as that can dry it out).

I was hesitant because my hair can be pretty stringy by the end of the day, especially in the bangs area. I decided to try Suave Keratin Infusion dry shampoo because it had high ratings online and was dirt cheap. I’m glad I did — I spray it on my roots on no-shower days and it makes my hair look fresh without leaving any kind of residue.

Lingering red I’m a natural blonde, but I love coloring my hair red. But red is one of the hardest colors to keep vibrant. I found John Frieda’s Radiant Red line of products for those wanting to keep their reds vibrant. The shampoo and conditioner line keep me from coloring my hair more often than I’d like.

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Bomb Girls

Hot lips on a cool day Now that the weather is getting cool, I’m reaching more and more for my Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm. The 100-percent-natural balm is slightly tinted to give you a hint of natural-looking color. I have yet to find a lipstick I love, but this provides just enough color to make me feel pretty, while still softening my lips.

The $7 tube comes in nine colors – I have Pink Blossom and Hibiscus.

I just finished watching the second season of Bomb Girls, a Canadian television drama, on Netflix. It’s a drama series set during World War II in Canada. It tells the story of women who risk their lives in a munitions factory building bombs for the boys fighting the war. The show captures the women’s highs and lows, from their romances to the discrimination they face doing a “man’s job.” I enjoyed this show because it’s historic and has a variety of characters.

It’s unsure if there will be a season three, but I sure hope so.

— Jessica Stewart

Hungry for candles The start of fall instantly makes me obsessed with candles. My favorite right now — from Bath & Body Works — is “Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.” It’s probably the strongest candle scent I’ve ever found — filling an entire house — and the perfect way to settle into the season.

The only negative is that it will constantly make you hungry.

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Boots for all shapes and sizes

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7:30 a.m., St. Joseph BNI weekly meeting, Pony Express Museum. Call 262-9684.

5:15 to 6 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe’s ATA, 106 S. Belt Highway, 671-1133, $3 a class.

Every Thursday 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., knitting classes, Keeping Good Company, $20 for four weeks, call 364-4799.

6:45 to 7:30 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe’s ATA, 106 S. Belt Highway, 671-1133, $3 a class.

Nov. 14 Noon, St. Joseph Garden Club, homecoming luncheon, Wyatt Park Christian Church. Reservation required.

Cost for lunch $11. Visitors welcome.

For more information, call 232-9151.

Nov. 21 5:30 p.m., Third Thursday Wine Tasting, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. Cost is $10 per person. Call 232-9750.

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

Every Saturday 7 a.m., Farmer’s market, East Hills Shopping Center parking lot off Woodbine.

9 to 9:45 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe’s ATA, 106 S. Belt Highway, 671-1133, $3 a class.

Chinese Laundry ‘Vera Cruz’ over-the-knee boot

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It’s finally fall, which means one thing: It’s boot season. You rush to the shoe store, find the perfect pair and get giddy with excitement as you take them out of the box to try on. But your joy comes to a halt when the unthinkable happens — the narrow boot shaft won’t fit over your calf, no matter how hard you pull.

No matter a woman’s weight or shape, legs tend to have a mind of their own in terms of calf size. Women who like the look of long, knee-high boots sometimes struggle to find pairs that fit their legs comfortably.

Thankfully, there are many ways to remedy this situation.

“I really like Chinese Laundry boots. They’re really, really good quality, and they do have the stylish over-the-knee boots, and they offer a wider calf,” says Casey Wallerstedt of Mod Podge Boutique and Design Studio.

She says Chinese Laundry boots usually have an elastic notch in the back that helps stretch the fabric to fit your legs.

Macy’s, Nordstrom, Zappos and other retailers also carry widecalf boots. If you’re nervous about making an online purchase before trying the shoes on first, take your leg measurements and compare them to a size chart, which most websites feature next to the product.

Not all boots have to be milehigh to be stylish. Ms. Wallerstedt says many trendy new varieties of ankle and mid-calf boots are popular right now. They give you the autumn look, and you don’t have to worry about whether or not they’ll fit. Add a touch of feminine detail by wearing knit or lace boot socks, which are worn over leggings or jeans and peek out the tops of boots.

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girlstuff With the upcoming holidays, here are a few tips to help you get invited With the holidays come food, gifts, get-togethers and guests. Sometimes they’re just here for a few hours. Sometimes they’re here for days. If you’re planning to be one of those guests, you’ve probably thought about what you’ll pack for your visit — toothbrush, pajamas, clean clothes.

But you also need to pack your manners.

Isobel McGowan, owner and inn keeper of Shakespeare Chateau Inn and Gardens, and Pat McNaughton, owner of the Gothic Tea House and Eatery, shared some tips on how to be a good guest, whether you’re there for a meal or a few days.

■ Don’t show up empty-handed: When invited for a meal or a stay, bring something — a bottle of wine, a six-pack of beer, even the host’s favorite kind of soda, McNaughton says.

The wine may not be opened that night, but it’s a gesture that shows appreciation. If your hosts don’t drink alcohol or soda, or you’re just not sure what to bring, try flowers, she recommends.

■ Don’t just sit there: Even if your host says not to help with the clean up, you should, McNaughton says. Wash or dry the dishes, clean off the table, even keep kids entertained. “Do anything that you can to ease their load and make them feel like they’re not shouldering a motel,” she says.

■ Be responsible for your kids: When young guests come to her inn, McGowan sits them down and shares with them that her space is like a museum and needs to be treated gently. Kids should use inside voices and their best manners. If you have a china cabinet or a special collection that might attract small hands in your home, try pointing it out to your young guests (and their parents) and let them know how special it is and that they should be very careful around it. Kids respond better to high expectations than they do hollered reprimands. And if you’re the guest, whether it’s for a meal or longer, your kids are your problem. If they’re throwing a fit, McNaughton says, remove them from the room. Remind them before arriving that they should be on their best behavior, and bring along some toys to keep them occupied.

■ Close your door: You don’t have to keep your room in perfect shape while staying with someone, McNaughton says. But close your door. Also, make sure to fold your towels or hang them in the way your host does, and when it’s time to leave, she recommends removing the sheets from your bed and leaving them on top.

■ Ask: If you’re not sure about something, like where to smoke, or if it’s OK to go in different parts of the house, just ask, McGowan says.

■ Put your phone away: At dinner, or just while you’re spending time together in the evening, put your phone on silent and put it away, McNaughton says. Unless you’re a doctor or someone who needs constant contact for your career, unplug and enjoy the company of the people who invited you over. By being a good guest who’s aware of their space and the needs of their hosts, you’ll enjoy yourself and you’ll probably get invited back again.

Scarves keep you in the loop of fashion It’s the change in seasons, which calls for a change in accessories. And let’s face it, accessories can make or break an outfit.

One accessory that just seems to keep hanging around is the forever favorite: the scarf.

They’re not just found covering the blue-hairs of our society anymore. They adorn the necks of all ages in a variety of prints, fabrics and angles.

But don’t get all choked up. To keep you in the loop of the matter, we had a little Q and A with a local accessory adviser to find out where the

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Meet Savannah McClintock, fashion consultant at Dillard’s. She’s a 20-something who gave this reporter a sense she knew her fashion. Coming from the Northwest part of the United States, fashion trends are different. But she’s learned a lot about what’s happening on the Midwest scene and has this advice.

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What is the fashion trend this year for scarves?

This year we’re seeing a lot of light materials, one layer and shear that retain your heat. You can wear them with leather jackets or cardigans.

What about prints versus solids?

This season we’re seeing a vintage look, vintage paisley or flowery. Leopard print is coming back. Plaids are big, especially with winter coming on, people like to mix that with solid colors, warm colors.

Q. Are there any rules to mixing patterns or colors?

I would say don’t mix leopard and plaid.

Don’t mix certain colors together. A lot of people will pick up on it just because it’s not pleasing to the eye.

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Q. How do you wear a scarf?

We see a lot of just a simple tie. But there is a double knot look where you fold the scarf in half and wrap it around your neck, then feed the ends through a twist in the scarf. Another scarf that people tend to lean towards is an infinity scarf. People can just put it over their head, twist it once and put it over the head again and then boom, they’re done. They’re covered, they’re warm and they’re stylish. You can throw it on under a jacket or over a sweater and it looks cute.

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Think vertical in a small space Living in a small apartment or studio can be beneficial to your wallet but not so much for function and design.

Kendra Wehman had to think outside the box, literally, when she moved into her studio loft apartment four years ago.

The St. Joseph woman said she had no idea all of her belongings from her college apartment wouldn’t fit.

“I’m not a clutter bug, so I didn’t think I had that much stuff,” she says. “I wasn’t going to get rid of my stuff either.”

So she took to finding space, wherever she could. The apartment’s high ceilings lend themselves to vertical storage, encouraging Wehman to think high and low.

“I think when you don’t have much room, you have to look beyond furniture and bulky stuff,” she says.

Wehman found some inexpensive finished boards and brackets at her local hardware store and created a fully func-

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tioning system on one of the larger walls of her studio. Measuring 10 feet long and about eight inches wide, the multiple planks add room from books, photos and trinkets for her travels without taking up floor space.

“Not having a lot of furniture that actually sits on the floor draws your eye around the room,” she says. “It makes it look bigger by default.”

She also used more boards for above the doorways, especially in her bathroom. This adds just a little extra room for items that aren’t used daily. The shelves above the entryway door and window frames are perfect for a few more pictures and a plant.

The 27-year-old also is a big fan of unused milk crates, wall hooks and any other organization tool that can minimize clutter and hang on the wall.

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your choosing and use zip ties to connect them. Wehman took six crates and made a large rectangle, with the openings facing outwards. This creates space for more storage while the top, with an added piece of corkboard, acts as a coffee table.

Lining up the crates and adding a cushion would be a great entryway seating area for shoes.

Wall hanging wine racks can be used to store towels over your toilet in a small bathroom, and hooks are a great way to hang pots and pans with limited cabinet space. In fact, Wehman’s pots and pans look a lot like a work of art alongside her kitchen galley.

Small spaces don’t have to mean sacrificing design or your belongings. Look at your wall space and what items could be put there, freeing up your floor, counters and cabinets.

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Keep your eyes sharp “Carrots are good for your eyes.” You know the old saying.

But when you consider that 50,000 Americans needlessly lose their eyesight every year and that 80 million Americans currently are at risk of eye diseases that can lead to low vision or blindness (according to a 2011 study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology), maybe we should be doing more than eating a couple of carrots every now and then.

There are other foods that can give your eyes an essential nutritional boost. Not to mention, several eye exercises can help keep them in tip-top shape. And, in many cases, a simple routine can make a huge difference. Here are some tips to improve the sharpness and health of your oh-so-important eyes.

Mmm ... eye candy

Research from the National Center for Contemporary and Alternative Medicine shows that vitamin C is true eye candy.

This antioxidant helps protect your eyes against UV-ray damage. Shoot for about 200 mg of vitamin C a day by eating C-rich fruits and vegetables including broccoli, strawberries and any citrus fruits. One medium-sized orange has 98 mg of vitamin C. Add in a cup of strawberries and you should be good for the day.

The NCCAM studies also show that omega-3 fatty acids — especially the type in salmon and tuna — can help lower your risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Add them to your diet twice a week, or simply try a fish oil supplement that contains 220 mg of DHA, the omega-3 that has the biggest impact on vision.

Shape up and rest up

Your eye muscles aren’t all that different from the other muscles in your body. If you want to stay in shape, you need to exercise your muscles and give them the proper amount of rest.

If you want to work them out, try this

quick eye-rolling exercise each day. Simply roll your eyes clockwise and counter clockwise — one minute per direction — without stopping. This exercise can help maintain the strength of the muscles in your eyes while also fostering their agility.

Another beneficial exercise is called “The Thumb.” Extend your arms in front of you with both thumbs facing up. Then, slowly pull your arms closer to your eyes while staring directly at your thumbs. Do this a few times a day and your eyes’ ability to focus will improve.

However, Dr. Glenda Secor, spokeswoman for the American Academy of Optometry, says it’s just as important to give your eyes a break throughout the day.

“When reading on your phone, using your computer or tablet or watching TV for an extended period of time, remember to look away every 20 minutes or so and focus on something else in the room,” she says.

“This will help you blink more and reduce eye strain.”

Your future’s so bright, you gotta wear shades

Women spend an average of three years of their lives shopping, a study by research agency OnePoll reveals. This makes it all the more important for us to shop responsibly and know how to spot and avoid shopping traps. Here are some common tricks stores use to influence your spending habits.

The old aisle trial

Stores make some of their highest profits off of impulse items placed in high-traffic areas such as near checkout lines and the middle of aisles. That’s why items most people come to the store for, such as milk and eggs, are placed in the back of the store, says Dr. Brian Cronk, psychology professor and chair of the psychology department at Missouri Western State University.

“You’re forced to walk to the back of the store, passing high profit-margin items the store hopes you’ll grab on the way,” Cronk says.

If you want to avoid making these unnecessary purchases, RachelRayMag. com suggests making a shopping list ahead of time and sticking to what’s on it first; this will give you time to think about whether any other items that catch your attention really are worth putting in your cart.

The bulk bluff

We tend to believe buying in bulk saves money, and though stores would like you to believe this, it isn’t always the case. There is a way to discover if buying bulk really will save you money, however. Many stores will include the unit price — the cost per gram, pound, ounce, etc. — on every item’s price label, so Cronk recommends comparing the unit price of a bulk item to the unit price of its individual item to see which one has the better value.

People here in St. Joe often store their sunglasses away once the temperatures dip and the days grow shorter. Those folks should re-consider because, over time, sun exposure can increase your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Dr. Monica L. Monica, spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, says everyone should wear sunglasses yearround.

If you wear contact lenses, Dr. Monica adds, consider ones that have built-in UV protection in addition to wearing sunglasses.

“A darker or more expensive pair isn’t always better — what matters is that the lenses offer 99 percent UVA and UVB protection,” Dr. Monica says.

Sometimes products online can seem like a steal compared to store prices, but make sure you’re not being ripped off at checkout when making purchases on the Internet. According to Consumer Reports, some online retailers over-charge shipping and handling fees to compensate for what they’re losing on the sale price, so make sure to double-check these numbers before placing an order.

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A recap of the Josephine Expo fashion show

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ithout a doubt, the fashion shows put on by East Hills Shopping Center are a huge draw at the Josephine Expo. The 2013 runway show was our biggest ever, with more than 80 models and nine stores participating.

The fashions ran the gamut from children’s apparel to teen styles and clothing for ladies. There were even a few outfits in the lineup for the guys. In addition to standard daywear, the models showed off shoes, accessories, outerwear and even pajamas.

Participating on this year’s runway were Body Central, Charming Charlie, Children’s Place, Christopher & Banks, Dillard’s, Gordmans, Justice, Sears and Vanity. In case you missed it, on these and the following pages you’ll find highlights from the show.

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Chances are you or someone you know was born too early. Each week in Missouri, 194 babies are born preterm, according to the March of Dimes. That totals more than 2,300 babies born too early every year.

The March of Dimes brings attention to the issue each November with its efforts during National Prematurity Awareness Month. Several St. Joseph families have lived through the fear and heartache and currently are serving as March of Dimes ambassadors to share their stories, support others and continue to spread awareness. Three local families shared their stories with Josephine.

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Hand mirrors, provided by the March of Dimes, allowed Lacey to see Caden when he was snuggled close to her during kangaroo care, an important time for premature babies to have with parents to provide warmth, assist with breast milk production and ensure that bonding occurs. Being able to see him smile meant everything during those long days at the hospital, she says.

“I would hold him until my boobs would pop and my bladder would burst,” Lacey says, laughing.

Caden got healthy and 129 days later, he was sent home with Lacey and her husband, Stephen, at a healthy 10 pounds, 2 ounces.

Today, Lacey happily describes her son, Caden, like any proud mom.

“He’s a super smart little man,” she says.

“He’s absolutely perfect. He couldn’t be any more perfect.”

The Lindsays

As a high school student looking for extra credit, Emily Lindsay signed up to walk for the March of Dimes. Little did she know that years later the organization would later play an integral part in the birth of her own son, Andon.

When Emily’s water broke at 25 weeks, it began a six-week stay at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City and a struggle to bring her son into the world alive and healthy.

“It was a long journey trying to get preg-

nant in the first place,” says Emily, who added that she and her husband, Jimmy, had been trying to conceive for two years.

After six weeks on bedrest, Emily delivered Andon at 32 weeks, a tiny 2 pounds, 10 ounces, on June 1, 2008.

Despite his size, Andon was off to a good start until he was two weeks old. He developed necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC, a gastrointestinal disease that involves infection and inflammation that causes partial or total destruction of the intestines.

NEC develops primarily in newborns weighing less than 3 pounds. Without this critical knowledge from March of Dimes-supported research, Emily wonders if Andon would have become the active, healthy 5-year-old that he is today.

After exploratory surgery confirmed that the disease had set in, Andon was fitted for a colostomy, which he wore for three months until another surgery repaired the damaged bowel.

Today, Emily says, “You can’t tell he was born early or how sick he was except for a little scar on his stomach.”

Emily says she and Jimmy are March of Dimes ambassadors to share Andon’s story, “… and to let other people know that these babies are fighters.”

The Hausmans

David Hausman Jr. and his wife, Jenny, don’t know why they lost their first baby, Finnegan Joseph, in 2009.

“They never found anything,” David says. “… I truly believe that we will probably never understand what happened.”

After having trouble conceiving, the cou-

ple was overjoyed to find that Jenny was pregnant. But a sonogram at 20 weeks into the pregnancy revealed the couple’s worst fear – the baby had no heartbeat.

Jenny, a third-grade teacher in St. Joseph, was faced with having to deliver the baby. David says he marvels at her strength to this day.

“There are no words. It’s so final,” David says. “There’s no turning it back and making it change.”

In 2011, the couple learned that Jenny was pregnant again and after a normal, uneventful pregnancy, Isabella Grace, was born in April 2012.

“Our daughter has helped bring us closure,” David says. “I will never forget our son, but Isabella has helped ease our pain.”

David says he and Jenny are March of Dimes ambassadors to give back to an organization that has helped them heal.

“They are determined to find cures and answers to everything,” he says. “It’s amazing what they do. They never stop.

“Truthfully, we felt like we were the only ones affected by this, but unfortunately, we’re not alone and we’ll never be alone with (losing a child).”

David says he always will be involved in supporting the March of Dimes and he plans that Isabella will be, too.

“We’re going to make sure she’s involved and that she’ll know who her brother was,” David says. “We think he’s responsible for her being here.”

To find out more about National Prematurity Awareness Month or the March of Dimes, visit www.marchofdimes.com/missouri or call 238-8707.

Emily Lindsay has been involved with March of Dimes since high school.

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It’s not every day that restaurant waitstaff take over the whole operation.

But when Faucett, Mo., natives Rachel Phinney and Nicole Ashpaugh saw an opportunity, they snapped it up. The sisters both worked as waitresses at Milbourn’s Family Restaurant and, when they learned it would be closing, decided to open their own restaurant in its location at Farris Truck Stop.

“It’s the only thing in the community that brings everyone together,” says Phinney, who still lives in Faucett.

The sisters opened their restaurant, Big Rigs, in June. Phinney notes that they’ve kept the homestyle offerings Milbourn’s was known for, but with one important addition: Mexican food.

In a previous life – when the location housed Oliver’s, the restaurant that preceded Milbourn’s – Mexican was on the menu, and Phinney has fond memories of it.

“Farris has been here since I was a little bitty kid,” she says, “and my mom would bring me here on Friday nights to get enchiladas.”

The family still has an important place in the restaurant today. The women’s parents, Doug and Debbie Crockett, help out there a lot, and two of Phinney’s daugh-

ters are waitresses, as is Ashpaugh’s stepdaughter.

Being married with children, as well as other responsibilities, has made for a juggling act for both women as they get Big Rigs off the ground. But Ashpaugh notes that having similar ways of thinking has helped.

“She has the same business mind I do,” she adds, “so we can make competent business decisions together.”

The sisters also are able to share the load by alternating days in the restaurant. Of course, they still both spend many more hours there than they did when they waitressed a couple of nights

a week. And since a number of their staff members are ones who were their coworkers at Milbourn’s, they’ve also faced a challenge in transitioning into a role of authority.

But at the same time, “It’s good, because everybody worked here before, so everyone pitches in and helps out,” Phinney says.

And if the women have their way, the restaurant will continue to be a place for everyone in Faucett and beyond.

“Were very people-oriented,” Ashpaugh says. “We want to make sure everyone who comes through the doors feels welcome.”

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Average Joe

I By the numbers Men are hooked on sports genetically ALONZO WESTON has been a columnist and reporter for the St. Joseph News-Press 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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can’t remember dates, but I have no problem remembering numbers. That’s jersey numbers. I can recall what number a sports personality from the 1960s wore in an instant. Ask me about a birthday or an anniversary, and I need to put a reminder on my computer.

That doesn’t mean I care about the person or event less. It’s just that sports are built into the male DNA. We can’t help but remember jersey numbers and statistics.

I imagine it’s a survival gene or trait left over from our caveman days. In football history, that period would be around 1950. Back then they didn’t put the names on players’ jerseys, only a number. In a bar setting, the weakest person was the guy who couldn’t remember jersey numbers. They got systematically weeded out in a complicated football evolutionary process (i.e. beat up and kicked out). That left the men who could remember jersey numbers as the ones able to pass on their genes.

We are their offspring.

Without thinking I can tell you Brett Favre’s jersey number was 4, Bob Hayes’ number was 22, Walter Payton’s was 34, which also was Bo Jackson and Earl Campbell’s jersey number. Number 44 will always belong to Pistol Pete.

Every sports fan knows that 00 stood for Jim Otto, and 99 was Wayne Gretzy’s number.

Women keep track of every one of their man’s transgressions. Men keep track of sports moments. We mark time by them.

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ny at my grandmother Mama Lena’s house.

I watched the last game of the 1988 NBA finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz during a tornado warning. My family was in the basement, and I was in front of the TV screen. It would have taken a tornado to turn me away.

I watched most of the 1985 World Series between the Royals and Cardinals in a Kansas City Mexican restaurant that served free tacos during the game.

There have been lots of theories why men like sports and can recall even the most obscure of statistics. Some say we like the violence of sports, some say we live vicariously through the players, some say it’s our version of drama.

I go along with sports being male drama. We don’t watch shows like “Desperate Housewives” or soap operas like “The Guiding Light.” But sporting events have the same villains and good guys and the same “tune in next week” anticipation factor.

Around here the good guys are the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, the Missouri Tigers and Missouri Western State University. (I’m a Tennessee Volunteers fan, but that’s another story.)

The bad guys are everyone else but especially Kansas, Northwest Missouri State University and the Denver Broncos.

We scream for coaches to be fired like Roman emperors wanting someone to be beheaded. We like to see hard hits and collisions in spite of the players receiving concussions or other serious injuries.

Watching a football game is akin to watching a horror movie.

Even if we are sports obsessed, it helps to have a good woman who understands it. We have to understand their need to shop. It’s a trade-off.

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Getting real

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n imagination is vitally important. It not only motivates us to create great works of art, but it helps us imagine life-saving medical treatments, high-rise buildings and space travel, so we can then transform those ideas into reality. Yet as wonderful as an active imagination can be, it also has a dark side. It is the side that tells you there are monsters under the bed, or when a string from your shirt touches your arm, your imagination tells you it was a spider.

Recently, my imagination pulled a little prank on me.

My hubby had gone to a meeting long before my eyes were even open.

Not a big deal, except we didn’t notice until my daughter was heading off to work three hours after he had exited the house he had inadvertently forgotten to close the garage door. (This is where imagination stepped in.)

When she informed me there had been no door between us and the scary, outside world, our imaginations began to contemplate the ramifications of this mindless act.

We discussed a possible kidnapping scenario, (I figured that wouldn’t be such a big deal for me since fat people are hard to kidnap), or the thought of coming downstairs and everything we own having been stolen, just like in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

As she hung up the phone, we giggled at our creativity.

Shortly after our call, I took my shower, and as I stepped out, I heard a door slam. I yelled for my daughter, assuming she must have forgotten something and had come back home for a moment. But there was no reply to my greeting.

I quickly dressed, as my friend “imagination” began telling me that a rapist had been walking down the road this morning and saw an open garage and now was in the house to take advantage of me.

I stepped out of my bathroom into the bedroom and grabbed my phone

to call my daughter to find out what was going on. As she was telling me she never came back home, my bedroom door, which was partially closed, slowly began to open. I screamed, and the door quickly slammed shut!

My daughter freaked out and said she was going to call my son who was on his way to work to have him come and rescue his mother from a rapist/ kidnapper/crack-head thief. (We were not sure yet what description best fit our intruder, so we just let our imagination paint with a broad brush.)

I called my hubby, who was 30 minutes away from home, because I am so confident in his hero qualities I knew he could somehow save me. I quickly briefed him that I was being held hostage by a possible terrorist (more help from my imagination). I informed him to stay on the phone while I confronted my abductor and I would yell out a description of the man, then he could call that information in to the police.

Deciding to strike quickly, I flung open the door, holding my cell in my left hand, doing my best karate moves with my right hand and both legs, all the while screaming, “IN THE NAME OF JESUS!” (I used my faith, ninja skills and the element of surprise.)

Thankfully, my son arrived moments later, and after our very thorough search, a breeze blew outside.

That was when we noticed an open bedroom window provided just the right amount of suction to open and shut the doors in the house. Oops!

After it was all over, the good side of my imagination took over and instead of believing my family thought I was a complete idiot, I imagined how proud they must be that when faced by a serial killer, I was not afraid to use my fierce attack moves.

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Meal time

More corn? Yes please

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f course I love corn, I’m from Northwest Missouri. I think it’s in my blood.

When attending cooking school in Paris (a long time ago), I was amazed to realize the French weren’t totally enamored of corn, thinking it fodder for cattle. Appreciating corn as a vegetable worth using was starting to change when I was there but certainly had not become mainstream. Accordingly, I tried to win over my French friends. I think I succeeded.

And as the years went by I developed dozens of recipes with corn. So I didn’t think there was much more to do with it. However, one of my best friends in San Francisco recently sent me this recipe. I didn’t have it and I love it.

Savory Corn Buns 1-pound ball pizza dough (found in refrigerator section of grocery stores) Herb butter, at room temperature (see recipe below: you’ll need about 3 tablespoons) 1 cup corn, cut from 2 ears 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or Asiago cheese Salt Ground pepper 1 egg Let the dough rise in a bowl, covered with a towel, in a warm place for two hours so it doubles in size. Meanwhile, make the herb butter. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll the dough out to roughly 10 by 12 inches.

Spread about 3 tablespoons of the herb butter all over dough, right up to the edges (reserve the remaining herb butter for other uses — like over grilled steak). Sprinkle the corn and onion evenly over all the dough and top with cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Start with the longest end of the dough and roll into a log, tucking in the dough as you go. Cut the roll in half and then the halves into thirds, ending up with six uniformly sized slices. Arrange the rolls in a round pie dish or rectangular baker, so they are almost touching (the rolls will expand in the oven).

Whisk the egg and a splash of water to make an egg wash. Brush lightly over the tops of the rolls. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the rolls are golden and the dough is cooked through.

Serve hot, warm or cool. Makes six buns.

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yield 3 cups of kernels. After cutting off the kernels, scrape the cob with the dull edge of a knife to release the milk; add it to the egg mixture for extra flavor.

When my girls were little, corn dogs were a party favorite. The rule was no one near the cooking oil except the cook (me).

Herb Butter 1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs (chives, parsley, chervil and basil are a great combo) 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper In a small bowl, mix the chopped herbs together with the butter, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.

There are many versions of corn puddings, this is one of my favorites.

Creamy Corn Pudding 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (see note) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1½ tablespoons yellow cornmeal 3 tablespoons sugar 2½ teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 8 eggs, beaten 1½ cups heavy whipping cream or half-and-half 1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco

Corn Dogs 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons shortening 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk 1 pound frankfurters Oil for deep frying Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in cornmeal. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix egg and milk, stir into cornmeal mixture until blended.

Insert wooden skewer into end of each frank. Coat evenly with batter. Fry in deep oil heated to 375 degrees until brown. Drain on paper towels.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the corn, chives, cornmeal, sugar, salt and nutmeg; toss gently to mix.

In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream until well blended; stir in the cheese, melted butter and pepper sauce. Add to the corn mixture, stirring to combine. Pour mixture into the prepared dish and bake until puffed and golden, 45 to 55 minutes. (The center of the pudding may still be soft.) Let cool five to 10 minutes before serving warm.

Serves eight to 10.

Note: 6 large ears of fresh corn should

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LONNIE GANDARA TAYLOR is a St. Joseph native who has returned home after a prestigious career in the culinary field. She taught cooking classes in the San Francisco Bay area for years and was a professional assistant to Julia Child, James Beard, Martha Stewart, Simone Beck and Martin Yan, among others. She is a graduate of the Paris Cordon Bleu, the Academie du Vin in Paris and the first culinary class held in the Oriental hotel in Bangkok, as well as being the author of five cookbooks.

Everybody get healthy

Move yourself How regular physical activity improves whole body health

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or many women trying to start or stick with an exercise program, weight loss is often the primary goal.

However, dropping weight is not the only positive effect of regular physical activity. Exercise provides positive health benefits to nearly every system in the body, which can result in decreased risk for injury, improved activity tolerance, as well as a lowered risk for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

One of the most evident effects of exercise is improvement in muscular strength and endurance. The more a muscle is used, the more efficiently it acts and the greater load or resistance it will be able to handle. These physical changes result in functional improvements, such as being able to maintain good posture for a longer length of time, lift groceries with less strain on joints and walk greater distances with less difficulty. With the muscular system functioning at an improved capacity, joints also have better support during activity. Less stress is placed on joints prone to developing osteoarthritis, such as the hips and knees, and the risk for injury to ligaments surrounding joints is also decreased.

In addition to increasing muscular strength, physical activity also positively affects bone mineral density. Research has shown that weight-bearing and load-bearing, or “resistance,” exercises actually can improve bone density in women of all ages, even post-menopausally, as well as help maintain bone health throughout life. Improving bone density, particularly at high-risk fracture sites such as the spine and hips, is correlated with a lower risk of fractures at those locations. Therefore, building up bone strength through exercise can be an integral part of prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Exercise also has multiple positive effects on the cardiovascular system. Aerobic exercise in particular improves the ability of the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Just as other muscles are able to improve strength and endurance with exercise, the heart responds to the recurrent increased load by becoming more efficient. When you exercise regularly, your resting heart rate is lower and the heart

is able to pump a greater volume of blood with each beat. Over time, the increase in heart rate with activity is less dramatic, and post-exercise recovery time, or the time it takes to “catch your breath” after activity, is much shorter.

Additionally, the ability of the vascular system to deliver blood to body tissues is improved, as increased capillary opening allows blood to reach working muscle, and new capillaries are formed to allow better distribution of oxygen-rich blood. In this way, exercise can help restore poor circulation to nearly all body tissues including the skin, which can positively affect your complexion and skin elasticity. Regular physical activity also helps lower blood pressure.

Aerobic exercise increases the elasticity of blood vessels, which allows blood to move through the circulatory system with less resistance. With less demand placed on the heart during daily activity and a lower resting blood pressure, you are able to decrease the risk for heart disease and stroke simply by improving your fitness level through consistent exercise.

The additional physical benefits of exercise are numerous. Regular activity affects the endocrine system, which improves metabolism and can lower the risk for developing type II diabetes. Exercise stimulates a release of “feelgood” hormones in the brain, which has been shown to help combat depression. Exercise also serves as a social and emotional outlet for many people, which helps boost self-confidence, decreases stress and improves overall quality of life.

While it is easy to get overwhelmed trying to squeeze in an exercise routine, even small increases in physical activity can make a positive difference. For example, just 30 minutes of walking per day, even done in three 10-minute increments, can provide health benefits. Of course, there are certain health conditions that can limit participation in certain forms of exercise; therefore it is important to check with your physician regarding any precautions before increasing your activity level. Nevertheless, finding a way to engage in regular exercise is one of the simplest steps you can make toward a healthier, happier life.

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DR. MAUREEN HOLTZ has been a physical therapist with Performance Plus Rehabilitation Center since May 2012. She is a St. Joseph native and a graduate of the University of Missouri’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. While she has had experience with pediatric and inpatient physical therapy, she enjoys the setting and challenges of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Dr. Holtz is particularly interested in the treatment of adolescent athletes, pregnant and postpartum women and transitioning patients from physical therapy to fitness and wellness programs. She also has written and produced ongoing quarterly newsletters for both patients and physicians in the St. Joseph area. In her free time, she enjoys running and weight training, as well as spending time with her husband and son.

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Heartland Health is becoming Mosaic Life Care For more than 28 years, we’ve believed that a healthier life is a happier life – and that prevention is better than treatment.

That’s why we’re changing more than our name. Over the next two years, we’re changing the way we care for St. Joseph.

With new wellness programs and a united belief that it’s time to work together for a new kind of health care. It’s time for Mosaic Life Care.

Learn Learn more more at at myMosaicLifeCare.org/Change myMosaicLifeCare.org/Change

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