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editor’s note

Well, for obvious reasons, I’m looking forward particularly to this Mother’s Day — my first year in the club.

Although the extent of presents so far from my little man has been in the less-than-flattering forms of poo or spit-up, he is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. Nolan’s smiles, happy coos and funny expressions are all I need.

Despite my rookie rank in motherhood, I can say I am proud and honored to be a member and wish my cohorts a Happy Mother’s Day. In honor of all the mothers and mother figures out there, we have our annual advertising section featuring items from local retailers geared toward that special woman in your life.

Check it out and remember that May 13 is coming up.

Also in this issue we continue our year-long series profiling various women in the nonprofit world — from the highest executives to tireless volunteers. This month meet Kim Perry, a volunteer for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services.

Spring is also time for shedding the hermit crab-like tendencies many of us adopt during the winter, getting out and trying new things. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, but never pulled the trigger.

Do you have boxes full of family photos just waiting for their place in a coffee table album? If so, check out our story on different forms of crafting and how to find your hobby of choice.

Finally, as you’ve seen in past issues and in the daily newspaper, we’re sponsoring another Prom-a-rama contest. We took hundreds of entries and picked one lucky girl, giving her a dream prom, complete with credit toward a dress, dinner for two, flowers and even a professional photo session.

Meet this year’s winner and read our Q&A session with her in the pages to follow.

As always, happy reading!

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Prom-a-rama contest winner Nancy Louise Schwab is a senior at Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School and works at Four Seasons Retirement Center. She is the daughter of Charles E. and Martha J. Schwab.

The contest was sponsored by That Special Touch, Studio B, Tre Bicchieri, SunKiss Tanning, Stillframes Photography and Red Lips Spatique.

SHE:

Describe yourself in one word and then explain how it best fits you.

SCHWAB: I think if I had one word to describe myself I would say I’m creative. I’m usually very good at troubleshooting problems and coming up with creative solutions. Creative also fits me in the sense that I enjoy writing poetry, and that’s my creative outlet a lot of the time when I’m not sure or can’t say what I think.

SHE: What are your favorite hobbies and activities?

SCHWAB:

I enjoy writing, watching movies, reading, hanging out with friends and spending time with my family. I love a good book, so any free time I get is usually snuggled up with a book nearby; I love all the classics.

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Lately I’ve been reading lots of the Grimm Brothers’ books, the original “Alice in Wonderland” and “Sleepy Hollow.” I love reading the books first and then watching the movie, usually with friends, so I know where the story came from.

I also have three younger sisters and a mother and father who I enjoy getting to spend time with, too, when I’m not working, but I do also enjoy my job.

SHE: Who is your role model and

why?

SCHWAB: I’m not sure if I’d say I have one particular role model who sticks out anymore than another does.

I feel like role models are people you strive to be like, and I’ve always just striven to be myself. I do have things that I believe shape and influence who I am, but I try to be as original as possible in my actions.

SHE: If there was one thing you could change about high school life, what would it be and why?

SCHWAB: Geesh, just one thing ... I feel like if I could pick only one thing to change about high school it would probably be to do away with homework. I know that studies show that practice does in fact make perfect and seeing what you have to learn more than once and in different ways

makes it easier to digest and stay with you, but I feel like high school can be really stressful already and students could use after-school time to work on other things.

My advice though for incoming high school students is to open up your schedule a little bit and take a study hall or an academic lab to get help on assignments; in the long run I think it will really help your stress levels. No homework ... wishful thinking.

SHE: In 10 years you hope to be ...?

SCHWAB: Doing what makes

me happy. Right now I’m so up and down about what I want to do it’s not even funny. Do I want to take extra writing courses? Do I want to major in criminal justice or forensic science?

Maybe I want to take classes about film productions? Perhaps I should take a semester off to just work for a while ...?

In the long run I know I’ll make the right choice, but for right now my plan is just to trust my gut because I’m not sure right now exactly where I want to be in 10 years. I just know for sure wherever I’m at and whatever I’m doing, I want to be content.

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better health It’s no stretch for instructors to believe in benefits of yoga

By Keisha Nuby Photos by Angela Jackson Bare feet, crossed legs and closed eyes are what one may observe at the beginning of a yoga class. Breathing exercises prepare the body and mind for the poses done throughout the course of the class.

Yoga is a form of physical activity popular all over the nation, including in our community. Yoga is thought to date back as far as 5,000 years. With the many different classes and instructors available around town, there is yoga for everyone.

The term yoga is derived from the short Sanskrit verb root yuj, a word that can be translated “to join” or “to unite”. Yoga seeks the union of body, mind and heart.

“To me the key to understanding how it works so well for people is that it goes through the body to get to the mind,” said Hunter Meyercord, who teaches several classes a week at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club and StudioFit by Nancy, and a corporate yoga class at Century 21 Breeden Realtors.

Of the many forms of yoga, hatha is the most widely practiced in the United States, according to Yoga Journal.

Hatha uses bodily postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation/relaxation with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There are nearly 200 hatha yoga postures, with hundreds of variations.

Meyercord said there are many styles of hatha yoga, each offering something unique.

“For beginners, a gentle yoga basics class is a great place to start,” Meyercord said. “For the athlete who craves a challenging workout, a vinyasa flow class or a power yoga class works well.”

Meyercord specializes in the vinyasa style of yoga.

“Vinyasa links breath with pose. Participants flow from one pose to another, linking them together,” she said.

Kathy Therber, another local instructor, also teaches vinyasa yoga. She teaches basic or gentle vinyasa, vinyasa and vinyasa in a heated room, more commonly known as hot yoga.

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Investment Insight for Every Generation Since 1854sm In hot yoga, Therber turns up the heat in the room to about 95 degrees. The increase in heat helps to work up an extra sweat and increase the intensity of the workout. She believes yoga is an activity everyone can do.

“Yoga meets you where you are,” Therber said. “You don’t have to change for it. You might have to modify poses. You don’t have to force or push; you just have to be yourself.”

There are no age limits or physical restrictions with yoga. Children in kindergarten and people in their 70s and 80s can do yoga. It is used in places like cancer centers and rehabilitation facilities.

Yoga instructor Lezlie Ward believes in adapting yoga to her students. She teaches gentle yoga, beginning yoga and yoga jams, where she uses upbeat pop music.

“The idea is to help adapt yoga because it can be taken in different ways,” Ward said. “It’s important that the student gets what they need or want.”

Not only does yoga help with getting into better physical shape, it has other benefits, including meditation and relaxation.

Erica Andreae, a local instructor who plans to open her own yoga facility in May, said yoga helps relax her and keeps her focused on positive things.

“It calms you and makes you make better choices,” she said. “By calming the body and mind, you don’t have a want that draws you to the wrong foods. You feel soothed and want things you should have because it just feels right.”

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“Yoga is a tool that can help us feel well physically, feel well emotionally and also can enhance our own beliefs and faith.”

— Hunter Meyercord

Give it a try

Interested in yoga?

Here are some places in Columbus that offer classes: Tipton Lakes Athletic Club The Wellness Program (through Columbus Regional Hospital)

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Some other benefits of yoga are improved balance, pain relief, cross training for other sports and building strength and endurance.

It may be difficult for beginners to know how or where to start with yoga. Trial and error is one way to find the best fit.

“Go to a class, any class, and let them know you are a beginner,” Andreae said. “Be gentle and practice where you are (level wise). Definitely try to find a level one class. When you find a class where the movements are more challenging, it’s fun.”

With dozens of classes offered per week, finding one to fit your needs should be an easy task. If private classes are a preferred method or work better with life’s busy schedules, those also are available.

“Yoga is a tool that can help us feel well physically, feel well emotionally and also can enhance our own beliefs and faith,” Meyercord said.

“I really see it as a gift that we all have available to us no matter our age, body type or physical limitations.

It is a wonderful way to nurture oneself.”

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The following local yoga instructors gathered recently at The Commons to demonstrate various poses: Erica Andreae, Emy Brooks, Kate Connor, Sarah Hess, Tracy Lehfeldt, Hunter Meyercord, Julie Monroe, Pippa Stam, Kathy Therber, Lezlie Ward and Van Pham.

At a meeting of the Social Butterflies, Kim Menefee demonstrates how to repurpose cloth diapers

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By Jennifer Willhite Photos by Carla Clark The more than 30 clubs in Bartholomew County that are members of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association together boast more than 300 members. But although there may be knitting needles involved on occasion, the prevailing air of the clubs is one of vitality, experience and volunteerism.

Men and women of all ages come together in small groups (usually meeting once a month) in kitchens and living rooms throughout the county to discuss topics ranging from health and family resource management to food and nutrition.

“Extension homemakers is really independent of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Office,” says Harriet Armstrong, health and human sciences program assistant for the Purdue Extension Service of Bartholomew County. “But, yet, we kind of serve as a resource for them.”

According to Armstrong, the extension office helps organize district and state meetings and offers stability for the groups.

Traditionally, homemaker clubs are associated with older populations of housewives who live and breathe homemaking. Today, homemaker club members range in age from mid-20s to 70s and beyond. And the interests of the groups are as diverse as their members.

Shelly Burns, 31, became involved with the extension homemakers last year and says one of the biggest misconceptions is that only older generations are members.

Ongoing mission “I think it is important to let people know that homemaker clubs are not a thing of the past,” says Burns. “We have a great time together, and it gives us an opportunity to gather and share our life experiences.”

The mission of the IEHA is to “strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development and volunteer community support.”

Homemaker club members take part in various volunteering opportunities, from working closely with Riley Hospital for Children and the Ronald McDonald House to participating in health awareness programs and supporting local community endeavors.

One of the most recognized activities members engage in is the collection, distribution and reading of children’s books to area preschoolers. It is known as First Books.

The clubs are provided with funds (derived from fees and dues associated with membership) to purchase books that they take to Head Start once a month. The books are read aloud to the children, and each child is given a book to take home.

“They go to four different classes and read to about 72 kids each time they’re there,” Armstrong said. “The kids really look forward to that.”

Each club carries its own name, such as the Home Hectics and Clever Creekers.

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Rachel Schoettmer cuts out fabric for the evening’s project, “No Sew Appliques.”

The idea came from Pinterest and was designed to be a fun, creative project for the family that would save money.

Lesson plans A club’s area of interest is generally determined by its members. Older groups tend to follow more closely to traditional lesson plans and activities, whereas younger groups may follow the same general direction, but take a more scenic route.

When Katie Menefee, 32, and Alison Vandergriff, 34, founded the Social Butterflies, they decided to make their own lessons. From making laundry detergent to gardening tips, each month the Butterflies designate a member to come up with a lesson plan for the following month’s meeting.

Regardless of the lesson, everyone learns something Husbands are charged with taking the kids out for a couple of hours while the women have their meeting. Although some husbands refer to the 6:30 p.m. meeting as arts and crafts time or woman fest, they understand it is their cue to leave. When they return at 8:30 p.m., the women know their meeting is adjourned.

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“Every month we get together and we enjoy each other’s company,” said Vandergriff. “We come from diverse backgrounds, and each month you come away with a new idea about something.”

Monthly meetings are often seen as a sweet escape. Whether it is an afternoon meeting for older members or a night out for the younger ones, it is a cherished hour or two of camaraderie.

Armstrong recalls her mother was involved with the extension homemakers and she often had meetings in the daytime.

“Now you see, maybe for the younger women, it is really best in the evening,” Armstrong said, “even if they’re stay-athome moms. A lot more events need to be planned around the fact that women have other responsibilities and need to be home at certain times.”

Menefee’s and Vandergriff’s group was mentored by Vandergriff’s great-aunt’s group, which recently celebrated its 60th year.

The key to finding the right club, Menefee says, is seeking out those who share your interests. For many, family and career obligations can interfere with availability.

“I know there’s a lot more clubs that are more involved than we are,” says Menefee. “We do it with the intention that as we get older, we can free up more time so that we will be able to be those 60-year-olds sitting at the meetings every month and taking part in stuff. Or going and starting another club on our 50th anniversary.”

The bonds made among homemaker club members often extend beyond meetings. In many clubs, if someone is sick, has a baby or needs help, members band together to offer support.

According to Burns, homemaker clubs are not something readily advertised, and invitations to club meetings are generally passed by word-of-mouth.

“Until you know someone who is involved, you just simply don’t think it is something you would be involved in,” Burns said. “We just need to keep telling more people about it and get new clubs formed.” she magazine • april 2012

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Down under with one extension homemaker

By Jennifer Willhite

Thirty-five years ago, Anne Moore had just moved to Columbus with her husband, Larry, and wanted to get involved in the community. While perusing the newspaper, she found an ad for home extension clubs. Unfamiliar with them, Moore called for more information and was referred to a club in her neighborhood.

“I just really liked it and made a lot of friends,” she said. “And that is where I got started.”

Since becoming active at the county level, Moore has served two terms as county president, one from 1990 to 1992 and the second from 2008 to 2010. Her volunteerism with her homemaker club’s causes has offered her the opportunity to meet many wonderful people.

Among her most memorable experiences thus far, a 2011 trip to Australia as part of the organization’s exchange program.

Since she was a child, Moore had wanted to visit Australia. When the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association announced it would begin accepting applications from individuals seeking to represent Indiana in an exchange program in the land down under, Moore discussed the potential opportunity with her husband. He supported her decision and helped her

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fill out the application.

The mission of IEHA is “to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community support.” The exchange program, intended to be a learning opportunity for both sides, selected Moore. It was a dream come true.

She departed on April 29. During her trip, she had many experiences one would be hard-pressed to replicate.

April showers She arrived in New South Wales, Australia, at the tail end of nearly monsoon-like rains that drenched a landscape parched by a decade-long drought. The welcomed rains, unfortunately, brought out more than just greenery. It brought out the mice. A mice plague to be exact.

Although Moore was home hosted throughout her trip, the mice plague forced a temporary change of plans. One family couldn’t allow her to stay with them because of the influx of rodents.

“She was sweeping 40 and 50 mice off the front porch every day,” Moore says. “So I ended up in a hotel.”

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“It was something that was really different. Nothing I’ve ever seen in the United States, even Texas when you’re driving long distances, compares to the Outback. There is just really nothing there.”

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Traveling nearly 4,000 miles during her short stay, Moore says her schedule was hectic at best.

The distances between the various points of her scheduled stops were vast. During one three-hour car ride she counted 12 cars. There was a single diner along the way. She had reached an area of the Outback where the kangaroo-to-car ratio was tilted in the kangaroos’ favor.

Moore met with members of the Country Women’s Association, a group similar to the IEHA. Both the Australian and Indiana groups are part of an international organization, the Associated Country Women of the World.

Everywhere she went Moore was given gifts.

There were even signs outside various buildings welcoming “Anne Moore from Indiana.”

Common bonds Despite thick Australian accents that created some language barriers, it was the exchange of information that offered the most insight.

“I would explain to them what we did over here,” she says. “And, then, they would ask me questions, and I would ask them questions to find out about their group.”

While in the Outback, Moore attended the CWA’s annual four-day conference. She gave presentations to several small groups before and after the event and a longer presentation to the conference itself. Several of the people Moore met were familiar with the Indianapolis 500, but it was their questions about James Dean that made her smile. she magazine • april 2012

During the little downtime she managed, her hosts took her on tours of the area. But it was the Outback that impressed her most.

“It was something that was really different,” Moore says. “Nothing I’ve ever seen in the United States, even Texas when you’re driving long distances, compares to the Outback. There is just really nothing there.”

The lush, greenness of the Outback following the heavy rains was a fertile contrast to the cracked, red, dry landscape she expected.

Moore spent the night at PJ’s Underground, a motel carved from underground caverns. Her hostess had to attend to an unexpected family situation and would return the following day to pick her up.

The motel’s caretaker was also away but had left keys to the room.

Moore was a solitary guest, with no Internet, phone or television.

“So I spent a night in the middle of the Australian Outback totally by myself in an underground cave,” she says. “Nobody else was there. It was kind of interesting.”

She returned to Columbus on May 23.

The friendships forged during her trip helped her realize the breadth and scope of homemaker clubs.

The experience also helped her realize how farreaching volunteerism can be.

“I just think you gain so much yourself when you give to others,” Moore said. “And that is what our organization does. I get so much out of it by giving to other people that I gain benefits for myself. You get back what you give.”

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By Jennifer Willhite It’s that time of year again, ladies.

The 2012 Women’s Professional Development Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center.

Kami Adams, marketing and events director for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, expects a memorable conference for all who attend. The event’s topic: staying positive in a negative world.

“I think we can all say there’s just a lot of bad news out there,” she said.

“So how to take that in and deal with it the best we can, without taking it all on.”

According to Adams, men have their golf outings, and the conference serves as the other side of the coin. She says the conference is an opportunity for women to escape the confines of the office for a day, hear motivational speakers and have some fun.

The 2012 conference will feature two keynote speakers: Dale Smith Thomas and Kathleen Passanisi.

Thomas is an internationally known motivational speaker and president of Winners By Choice Inc. Author of “Solo in the Spotlight,” she has been featured on radio and

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television, including appearances on “Dr. Phil,” CNBC and Country Music Television.

The former Mrs. Tennessee firmly believes that she didn’t choose a speaking career, but rather, the career chose her.

“The thing that I love most is knowing the message I have shared has made a difference,” said Thomas. “I know that I am not the message, and I am just the messenger. However, it truly blesses me when an audience member tells me that the information I shared made a difference in her life.”

Having spoken at the women’s conference in 2008, Thomas hopes this year’s talk gives her audience the tools they need to truly effect constructive change in their lives.

Speaking about solutions to staying positive in a negative world, she will offer ideas crafted for immediate implementation and intended to help one make the most of every day.

According to Thomas, living positively is possible for anyone. We all possess the tools; it’s merely a matter of tapping into and utilizing that inherent personal power.

“I want the women to walk away

from my presentation feeling empowered and inspired to totally take control of their lives,” she said. “I want them to realize that it truly is your decisions that determine your destiny.”

Kathleen Passanisi is a former physical therapist who decided to create what she considered her perfect job. She says throughout her career, before becoming a motivational speaker, people always commented she’d missed her calling.

Then it dawned on her what they meant.

“What they meant was that I was funny and could make people laugh,” said Passanisi. “My passion has always been comedy and humor. If I could have been Lucy or Carol Burnett, I would have. But in my family, theater art was a hobby, not a job.”

Initially speaking on the topic of stress management, Passanisi further explored the concept of laughter as medicine. Having been on the speaking circuit for 25 years, she has spoken to diverse audiences of individuals from scientists to government employees and “seriously ill people to overly serious people.”

Her talk, titled “Managing Change

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phorically employs music to initiate a conversation about identifying feelings to create change in the workplace and beyond. According to Passanisi, once recognized, these feelings may be understood and harnessed to help one live harmoniously with change.

“No matter what I present, I make sure that the content is relevant, applicable and highly entertaining,” Passanisi said. “My goal is to have these women dancing in the aisles by the time I’m finished, literally.”

For the past few years, the chamber has invited local professional women to come and speak about their success stories. Sherry Stark, former president of the Heritage Fund, is scheduled to share her story this year. Adams says Starks’ story is another exemplary tale of an ordinary

person accomplishing extraordinary things.

Lisa Shafran of the Heritage Fund also will speak about the Women’s Giving Circle, a program designed to help women in crisis and their children. It is a not-for-profit organization that relies on the generosity of donors and its (exclusively female) members so it may offer grants to those in need of assistance.

Another relatively new addition to the conference is a spotlight portion focusing on local nonprofit organizations. This year, the spotlight will shine on Love Chapel. Executive Director Elizabeth Kestler will speak about the organization and its mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food or personal item for donation.

During break times, individuals

can visit exhibits by the following vendors: Renner Motors, Edward Jones, Columbus Regional Hospital, First Financial Bank, Four Seasons Retirement Center, White River Dental, Centra Credit Union and Bellies & Beyond. Keynote speakers also will offer merchandise and be available for book signings.

Adams says this year’s conference ultimately exemplifies the chamber’s goal of providing inspiration, education and motivation.

Conference attendees will receive a goody bag and may also register for other prizes.

The conference is open to the public. Tickets are $89 if purchased before April 20 and $99 thereafter. For additional information: 379-4457 or www.columbusareachamber.com.

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Women turn to crafts as outlet for creativity and socialization

By Crystal Henry Something special about a handmade item gives it extra charm and value. Crafting is a hobby that covers a broad spectrum of creative outlets. The creative mediums are endless, and with resources readily available online and through local businesses, learning a new craft can be a fun hobby to dive into this spring.

Brittany Boezeman, a teacher at Rockcreek Elementary School, got into crafting to make accessories and décor for her daughter.

“I enjoy crafts, and a lot of that probably comes from that teaching, creative background,” she said.

Boezeman said she started searching online for ideas because her 7-year-old daughter was into girly accessories and she thought, “Well I could make those.”

As she came up with different ideas, she started making purses and tote bags plus hair bows and trinket boxes. She said since she discovered Pinterest. com she’s found even more ideas she’d like to try.

Pinterest is an online community where “pinners” create boards with different things that interest them. The boards range in topics from food and

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party planning to home decorating and funny photos. But one of the most popular board topics is crafts.

Boezeman said once she finds an idea she likes, she’ll try to make it unique.

She doesn’t like to make the same thing as someone else, but she looks everywhere for inspiration. Sometimes she just buys materials and supplies and experiments. Her crafting is a lot of trial and error.

Last summer Boezeman got a booth at the farmers market to sell some of her crafts. And she even got her daughter involved. She said crafting is a fun activity they can do together. Her daughter decided to make her own crafts and set up her own space in her mom’s booth.

She said crafting is especially good in the winter because it’s a nice activity she can do when it’s too cold to go outside.

“I think it’s relaxing,” she said. “It’s kind of like my hobby. My down time.”

Good, clean fun Renee Caldwell found a relaxing craft with her sister because of their love of handmade soap. They bought handmade soaps as gifts and got interested in how they were made. One year they surprised each other with handmade soap kits for Christmas, and they’re crafting took off from there.

What they like about making their own soap is that they know the ingredients are natural and they have fun experimenting. They use different bases and oils, butters and exfoliators, such as oatmeal or ground rice. They grow many of their own herbs, such as peppermint or lavender buds, to add to their soaps, and they use essential oils from Nature’s Choice. She said it also is a great place to get a lot of the butters, oils, salts and clays they use.

She said beginners could start with a kit online or from a store like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby, since they will include all the molds and supplies a beginner would need.

They, too, sold their crafts at the farmers market last summer and enjoyed creating unique combinations for their customers.

Two other sisters, Kathy and Ruth

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Sisters Renee Caldwell, left, and Tonya Tate display some of their handcrafted soaps.

Shroyer of Sisters’ Handcrafted Baskets, also took their crafting skills to market.

A-tisket, a-tasket …

Kathy said that about 25 years ago she took a basket-weaving class at Donner Center, and after a few classes she felt comfortable weaving on her own. She gets her supplies online or travels to Bloomington or Greenfield.

She recommends that beginners take a class and stock up on basic supplies.

They’ll need clothespins, a flathead screwdriver, a ruler or measuring tape and a good pair of sharp scissors or basket shears.

Kits are available online that will provide all the necessary supplies as well as a pattern.

She and her sister teach classes at the libraries in Columbus and North Vernon. Kathy, a retired teacher, has also taught classes at North Vernon Middle School, and she said it’s a fun craft for children to do as well.

“It’s fulfilling,” she said. “It’s something different that not everybody does.”

She and her sister enjoy taking classes to learn new techniques and patterns.

And she likes it because it’s a craft you can work on at your own pace. It’s not

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Photo by Greg Jones Tate and Caldwell cut their soap into bars.

“I think it’s relaxing. It’s kind of like my hobby. My down time.”

Photo by Crystal Henry

One of the regulars works on a piece in the backroom at Cottage Knits.

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one you have to sit down and do start to finish. And it creates a beautiful and useful product.

Even if she makes 10 baskets from the same pattern, they’ll each have variations.

Purls of wisdom One of the more social crafts that some Columbus residents have taken up is knitting. And the women at Cottage Knits have social crafting down to an art.

Owner Cathi Jones has her shop stocked with all the knitting necessities a person could ask for. But it’s the cozy backroom that is the heart of the shop. Each day Jones opens the room to knitters as a place for them to talk, laugh and swap advice while they knit.

“This room is for my customers to have therapy,” Jones said.

Cindy Slachter, one of the newest visitors to the knitting room, said she took up knitting to help her arthritis, but the companionship she’s found through knitting has helped her soul. Slachter got started by taking a class at Cottage Knits, and she leans on the other women for support.

“It’s a real community,” Jones said.

Sandy Togliatti, another knitter in the group, said learning to knit is typically easiest if you have a teacher to guide you. Each person is different, and some can teach themselves. But it’s a good security blanket to have a teacher or a group of knitters to lend a hand.

Her mother taught her to knit when she was 7, and she has so many projects going she can’t keep track of them. One project is knitting hats for premature babies at hospitals in Indianapolis.

The women knit because they love it, and many of their projects are shared with others through charity.

Janet Bay, a soft-spoken, cheerful ex-trucker, learned to knit from a woman at her church. The problem was that she started on a pair of socks, not a typical project for a beginner because of the difficulty. But she came to Jones at Cottage Knits, who coached her through the project.

“I haven’t found Sasquatch yet, but when I do I’ll give him his socks,” Bay said.

The women get their supplies at the shop to support the business since Jones doesn’t charge them anything to come and use the backroom. They said they love taking classes there, too, and sometimes will take a class just because a friend is taking one.

Bay said they all appreciate the fact that Jones could have dedicated that back room to more yarn or supplies, but she understands the importance of the social aspect of their craft.

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A turning point Volunteer Kim Perry takes the cake when it comes to helping others

By Jennifer Willhite Photos by Joe Harpring

Volunteer coordinator Anne Courtney, from left, and volunteers Jennifer Corsi and Kim Perry talk about their experiences with Turning Point Domestic Violence Services.

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Kim Perry has learned you must be the change you wish to see around you. And helping others can ease the transition required to change yourself.

When Perry moved to Columbus from Vermont 31 years ago, she knew nothing about volunteering or becoming active in a community. She settled down with her husband, Rick, a Columbus native, to raise their two children, Clayton and Maggie.

For 16 years Perry was mainly a stay-at-home mom who held intermittent baby-sitting jobs for extra money.

While her children were young, she would baby-sit on-site for mothers participating in Columbus Regional Hospital’s Wellness Program. Not only was the job convenient, but she could bring Clayton and Maggie.

Four years ago, Perry became involved with Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. During the spring of 2008, she felt a pull to get involved in the community. Not knowing where to even begin, she started praying about her situation. she magazine • april 2012

“Lo and behold, I got an email,” she says. “It had to have been somebody I knew, but there was no name attached to it somehow. I never did figure out who I got the email from.”

It was a solicitation seeking help for baby-sitting. Immediately, Perry was intrigued. Responding to the email, she was put in touch with Anne Courtney, volunteer coordinator for Turning Point.

Recalling her initial meeting with Perry, Courtney says her kindness, authenticity and uplifting way immediately stood out. Shortly thereafter, Perry underwent training and began her work with volunteer child care.

“She has a warm and accepting approach with the children and delights in their spontaneity,” says Courtney.

“Her consistent volunteering to watch/play with the children allows mothers who are receiving our services to attend educational support group meetings.”

Mother to mother Volunteering for Turning Point has not only humbled Perry, but given her a genuine sense of accomplishment.

Helping the women is important to her. As a mother, she understands how a little break can make a world of difference for both mother and child.

“That is one thing for two hours they do not have to worry about,” Perry says. “Because, being a mom, I remember what it was like to have my kids with me all the time. There were times when it would have been nice for an hour and a half to have had someone just take my kids so I could do something by myself.”

Early into her volunteerism, Perry approached Turning Point staff about the possibility of recognizing clients’ birthdays and other special occasions while they were in the shelter.

“It just really made me feel horrible that they could be in there on their birthday,” she says. “To me, my birthday is special, and I have always tried to teach my kids, when there is a special day for somebody else and you know about it, don’t let that go unrecognized.”

Twenty-eight years ago, after purchasing a birthday cake that she was less than pleased with, Perry decided that wouldn’t happen again. She took a class in cake decorating and has been making cakes for others ever since.

“Many times in the last several years, Kim has taken the time and effort at home to bake birthday cakes for adults and children in shelter,” Courtney says. “Her homemade, decorated cakes send such a sweet message to the adult or child, letting them know that someone cares about them enough to take the time to do that for them.”

Personal understanding Not too long ago, Perry experienced a life-changing epiphany. She took time to recognize, acknowledge and make an effort to understand her personality.

“That self-awareness has been huge,” Perry says. “And understanding that makes me understand where maybe these women are at, too.”

Her newfound awareness has enabled her to also recognize the importance of personal barriers.

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Friends enjoy dinner at Bistro 310 as part of their She Goes Out evening.

Another sell-out crowd enjoyed dinner and a movie at the most recent She Goes Out event Feb. 23.

After dinner at Bistro 310, the women strolled over to Yes Cinema to browse vendor tables from Mary Kay, Silpada & Visalus and Longaberger. Following a fashion show by Lockett’s Ladies Shop, the evening was topped off by a viewing of “The Help.”

Hope to see you again the next time She Goes Out.

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continued from page 27 “There are lines I don’t want people to step across,” Perry says. “But when you don’t know that, you just let it happen. And that is part of understanding your personality.”

Crediting her part-time work with Mary Kay, she says she learned much about herself through her work with other sales representatives. She values the weekly meetings and training sessions as a time to “get away” and “be with the girls.” To Perry it is simultaneously relaxing and empowering.

“No matter what is going on in my life, I alone am responsible for my own peace, joy and happiness,” she says. “No one and nothing else, which includes the red light I have to stop at that I was wanting to get through, can take that away.”

Working as a cashier at Walgreens for the past 17 years has offered Perry the chance to meet many interesting people. As customers make their way through her line and customarily ask, “How are you?” she replies, “I am fabulous.” And she means it.

Co-worker Sabine Lee first met Perry in 1995. The two bonded almost immediately over their love for good coffee. Lee says she admires Perry for her volunteerism and the ease with which she engages others in conversation.

“I would say she is a really fun person to be with,” says Lee. “She is very helpful if you need anything, she is there for you even if she doesn’t know you very well.

If you would need a ride to the airport or some kind of appointment, she would not hesitate to take you.”

During what downtime Perry has, she crochets, usually making baby blankets for gifts. She says the blankets are just big enough to be manageable for a toddler on the move.

Her volunteerism with Turning Point has expanded beyond baby-sitting on several occasions. She took part in the first Girlfriend Ride three years ago. She’s also managed the shelter’s booth at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, helped with the intake of donated items and chaperoned dances. And she encourages others to volunteer, too.

“It makes me feel worthy as a woman to help another hurting woman,” Perry says. “It’s good time spent.”

No matter what is going on around her, she remains steadfast in her resolve to help others and remain true to herself. Remaining in control empowers her to rest in the notion that others cannot disrupt her peace unless she allows it to happen.

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Designer Ruby Husqvarna Viking, the best in sewing and embroidery machines and sergers starting at $189. Free classes with every new machine. Fabric, service, repair and more.

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By Sherry Johnson

Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? If so, you are among the majority. According to a Harvard Medical School survey, many of us sleep less than six hours a night, and 75 percent of us experience sleep difficulties at least a few nights per week.

The average healthy adult needs seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep a night.

Occasional insomnia is frustrating, but chronic sleep loss can contribute to serious health problems, including weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system. Sleep loss also can affect learning and memory, mood and cardiovascular health.

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Until recently, sleep apnea was thought to affect only men, rarely showing up in women. Recent studies by the Sleep Medicine Division of the Perelman School of Medicine, however, show that women are twice as likely as men to have difficulty falling asleep and maintaining sleep. This study showed that for every two or three men affected by sleep apnea, roughly one woman also is affected.

One of the most at-risk groups is menopausal women.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 20 percent of menopausal women sleep less than six hours a night.

The primary reason why a woman may develop sleep disorders during menopause relates to hormonal fluctuations that are affecting her body. Declining hormone levels, specifically estrogen and progesterone, affect a women in many ways.

The decline of estrogen directly affects sleep by slowing down the intake and secondary production of magnesium, a mineral that helps the muscles relax. Estrogen decline is also linked to hot flashes and night sweats, which can interrupt the sleep cycle. Progesterone has a sleep-inducing effect. When levels decline, the ability to fall asleep soundly and promptly falls as well.

How do you know if you are dealing with occasional insomnia or something more serious? Symptoms of sleep disorders include headaches, fatigue, snoring, waking up gasping or choking at night, increased awakenings at night, inability to fall back to sleep, fragmented sleep, restless legs or difficulty concentrating.

The following is a list of techniques that can have a positive impact on sleep before, during and after time spent in bed: • Go to bed only when sleepy.

• Maintain a regular wake time, even on days off.

• Use the bedroom for sleeping, not for watching TV. • Avoid napping.

• Try relaxation techniques or reading until you become sleepy.

• Avoid caffeine four to six hours prior to bedtime.

• Avoid nicotine close to bedtime or during the night.

• Avoid alcohol four to six hours prior to bedtime.

• Avoid strenuous exercise within six hours of bedtime.

• Minimize light, noise and temperature extremes in the bedroom.

If you experience any symptoms of a sleep disorder, you should consult with your physician. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep disturbances can contribute to decreased health and well-being.

Sherry Johnson is a registered polysomnographic technologist/neuro technologist at Columbus Regional Health Sleep Diagnostic Center.

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Are you money smart?

By Jalene Hahn It would be nice if money came with instructions so we knew how to best spend it, save it and borrow it wisely. A study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute published in November ranked Indiana in the bottom 15 states for financial literacy and financial behavior. Another study found that many women don’t seek financial education because it is overwhelming, complicated and boring.

Making smart money decisions will stretch your current resources today while helping you prepare for a more secure future.

Many community programs are held throughout the year, but April is a time when local organizations, institutions and individuals come together to highlight the importance of financial literacy. Money Smart Week, Teach A Child To Save Day and the Festival of the Young Child will all take place from April 21 to 28.

Spearheaded by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Money Smart Week is celebrating its 10th year.

MSW is a series of free classes, activities and events designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. From a beginning of six local Chicago events in April 2002, local MSW partners will be hosting events April 21 to 28 in more than 30 states.

The Bartholomew County Financial Literacy Coalition will sponsor several local events this year. The

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main event will be Money Smart Week Saturday — A Financial Fitness Festival, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Bartholomew County Public Library. Activities will include a keynote presentation by the “Queen of Free” on how to be frugally fit. She will show us how to be physically and financially fit this spring. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes because you’ll be on the move during this fun workshop.

Besides the keynote there will be individual credit counseling sessions, a fashion show — Dressing on a Dime — plus activities and games for all ages. Test your financial knowledge while trying to win prizes.

Participate in Mad City Money to test real-world financial survival skills. Visit the information booths to find out about local resources, get ideas on how to eat in a healthy manner on a budget and learn where to go for more information.

Besides events at the library, kidscommons will have activities to help children learn to be “cents-able” about money as it kicks off Money Smart Week with games and projects throughout the day. For more details and to find other regional activities, check out www. moneysmartweek.org.

Jalene Hahn is a certified financial planner with Warren Ward Associates.

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Programs for Money Smart Week Besides hosting Money Smart Week Saturday, Bartholomew County Public Library also will present a variety of free information sessions throughout the week.

• Everyone Deserves Health Insurance — 11 a.m.

April 24, Conference Room.

Shannon Palmer, outreach consultant for MDwise, will present information on the state health coverage programs offered for income eligible families. You or your child may be eligible for one of the state’s health coverage plans, which include the Hoosier Healthwise Program for children, pregnant women and low-income families, and the Healthy Indiana Plan for adults and parents or caretaker relatives of children in the Hoosier Healthwise Program.

• Funeral Planning — 10 a.m. April 25, Red Room.

Garland Brook Cemetery staff will cover the basics of different funeral options, current trends in funerals

and what can be done ahead of time.

• Social Security Planning for Boomers: What Everyone Needs to Know — 6:30 p.m. April 25, Red Room.

Jalene Thompson Hahn, a certified financial planner with Warren Ward Associates, will help baby boomers better understand the Social Security system. Deciding when and how to take benefits will have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime.

• ID Theft Protection Online Toolkit — 3 to 4 p.m.

April 26, Red Room.

The Indiana attorney general’s office has developed a new Online ID Theft Toolkit, which helps keep citizens’ finances and credit safer in today’s world. Amy Wardlow, of the Consumer Protection Division, will present a program demonstrating how to use this free online program.

• Couponing — 6:30 p.m. April 26, Red Room.

Local couponer Susan Crawhorn will share tips, strategies and more on how to save money using coupons. She will cover coupon websites, the best stores to shop and when, and store coupon policies.

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There are few things that I enjoy more than being creative with my daughters. We have tackled any number of artistic projects, from paper making to play dough sculpting.

We spend time searching the sky for puffy creations in the clouds and searching the ground for unusual sticks and rocks that immediately become a part of an imaginary world we are creating. I am constantly looking for opportunities to stir their creative minds to inspiration, and by doing so I am inspired as well.

My oldest daughter found a wonderful acrylic art set under the Christmas tree last year, and it was time to use the beauty of spring to inspire a few backyard masterpieces. Ellie and Amelia were excited for the opportunity to create in the warm spring air. With paints, brushes, easels and canvases we headed for the backyard.

We took great pride in arranging their work spaces. I moved two small tables in the center of the yard. Placing the small tubes of acrylic paints of various colors next to their plastic palettes and a small canvas on each easel, I asked what they were thinking about.

“A dog,” said Amelia (who can barely go an hour without reminding us that we need a new family pet) and for Ellie, “a flower.” Both choices seemed fitting for a sunny afternoon in the yard. I gave a brief lesson in arranging their paints and explained, “You can always squeeze more paint out of the tube, but it’s hard to squeeze it back in.”

More is better This bit of advice was thrown to the wind as a half tube of every color appeared on their palettes. We had a wide variety of brushes to choose from, and I luckily avoided the “I want her brush” fight by discussing all of the different uses and why one would work better than another. she magazine • april 2012

Ellie set to the task like an old pro. She began mixing colors and adding water to make just the shade and consistency that she was looking for, applying it to the canvas in slow steady strokes.

Amelia, on the other hand, was a bit perplexed by the idea of creating colors. I’m sure she was thinking, with every possible color option available in a large box of crayons, why on earth would you need to mix colors? I gave her a few pointers, and she quickly caught on, creating the perfect shade of brown for her dog.

Watching them carefully apply one stroke after the next to their canvases inspired me to do the same, and I joined in.

My subject was our backyard dogwood tree. Both of them had four small canvases to use, and as each piece of art was completed to their satisfaction, their confidence grew.

Ellie decided to paint the “mockingjay” pin from the movie “The Hunger Games,” and Amelia blended wonderful new colors, the likes she had never seen before, to create an impressive flower.

Creative freedom Stepping back, I watched their minds work in harmony with their hands. They let go of the worry of mistakes and embraced that whatever appeared in front of them was theirs.

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This is a freedom that as adults we often forget even though it is the root of who we are. I found myself letting go of rules and expectations as I applied the paint to my canvas and was pleased with the results.

With two full canvases each and paint drying quickly, it was time to end our creative session. Cleaning up is never as much fun as setting up, but both girls were eager to help.

We carefully carried our supplies to the kitchen and placed the canvases on the window sill to display for every guest who entered our home. As they returned to their usual weekend routines, I found myself thinking about what our next opportunity might be to create together. Inspiration.

I believe that most great artists have inexplicably been able to capture parts of their world through the eyes of a child. It is an admirable trait. Pablo Picasso once said, “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.”

That afternoon I took a lesson from my daughters.

Ryan Brand is vice president of Brands Inc. He lives in Columbus with his wife and three daughters.

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Rockin’ rolls A cinnamon roll can spice up any day

By Kim Ode Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Two words: cinnamon roll.

OK, that was almost too easy. Yet today, while you’re on the treadmill, or balancing your checkbook, or changing lanes, or reading a bedtime story, you will be thinking of having a cinnamon roll, ideally within the week.

Maybe even sooner.

Such is the power of suggestion, especially when the suggested object is gooey and spicy and soft and sweet all at once.

One way of making sure you’re enjoying the freshest, best rolls possible is to make them yourself. Cinnamon rolls aren’t difficult, although their feather-light nature starts with a dough that admittedly is on the sticky side. While it’s possible to knead it by hand, ideally with a bench scraper, life is a lot easier with a stand mixer and a dough hook.

Because the rolls are a yeast dough, and warm rolls are best, timing can be an issue since the process, from start to finish, takes about four hours. Rolls made the night before can be wrapped in aluminum foil and rewarmed in a 250-degree oven for 15 minutes.

Friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers will fall at your feet, and it took only two words: cinnamon roll.

CINNAMON ROLLS Makes 12 large rolls 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups warm water 2¼ teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup canola oil 4½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting, divided 1½ teaspoons salt Cooking spray 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft, but not melted ½ cup light brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons cinnamon Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Milk to make a spreadable consistency

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 1½ cups water, yeast, dry milk, sugar and oil. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or, if mixing by hand, a wooden spoon, add 3 cups of flour and mix well. Add salt.

Add 1 more cup of flour, then begin kneading with a dough attachment.

If by hand, scrape the dough onto a lightly floured counter and, using a bench scraper, reach under the dough, lift it and fold it over itself.

For either method, repeat this motion while gradually adding the remaining ½ cup of flour until it’s fully incorporated. Resist adding more flour. The dough will be very soft, but easier to handle once it’s risen.

Place the dough into a clean bowl coated with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 to 2 hours.

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Turn dough out onto a surface dusted generously with flour. Roll into a rectangle 12 inches wide and 18 inches long. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border at the top edge. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over butter. Working from the widest side, gently roll up the dough into a jellyroll shape as snugly as possible, pinching the border to seal the roll.

Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan, preferably nonstick, with cooking spray. Mark the dough into 12 even pieces, each 1½ inches wide. Using a 12-inch length of dental floss, work the floss under the dough, then criss-cross the ends and pull, making a clean cut through the dough. Place each roll on its side in the pan. Cover with a cloth and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to rise slowly, although no longer than 12 hours. The next morning, take the rolls out of the fridge at an hour before you plan to serve them. Replace the plastic wrap with a clean towel and let them sit for a half-hour in a warm spot to take off the chill while the oven preheats, then bake.)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden.

Drizzle with glaze and serve warm.

For the glaze, stir together powdered sugar and vanilla, and adding milk 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze spreads easily.

Note: This recipe is adapted from “Baking With the St. Paul Bread Club,�

by Kim Ode

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Landscape logic Each spring many of us experience moss taking over our lawns. There are several reasons for this, such as shade, poor drainage, poor soil fertility and low soil pH. Quite often we want to add lime to the yard to correct the soil pH even though we don’t know if that is the problem or even how much lime to add if it is the problem.

Even shade tolerant grasses need at least six hours of sunlight to grow. If soil nutrient levels or pH is the problem, a soil test should be done before any fertilizer or lime is added.

If you would like information on soil testing, please contact our office.

— Extension educator Mike Ferree

Recommended reading “Bossypants” by Tina Fey In this just released paperback, the “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live” comedian talks about her life with the irreverence and self-deprecation she is known for.

Fey covers a lot of ground, including “having it all,” weight issues, struggles with childhood trauma, being the boss, hating the boss, human grimness inside a YMCA, body odor, gay marriage, Photoshop and

women’s magazines, and gender bias in the workplace.

She answers what it is like to be a woman in comedy — “harder than you think but not as hard as coal mining.” She also offers advice — “Always wear a bra. Even if you don’t think you need it, just ... you know what? You’re not going to regret it.”

— Viewpoint Books

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