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30 Oksana LuibiÄ?eva-Pickens Finding joy in painting

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>> editor’s note

The Right Fit I first came to work in Columbus in mid-March to write features and news for The Republic. Since my initial days living in the Athens of the Prairie, I’ve become rather smitten with the city.

There is something about Columbus that feels, as Goldilocks would say, “just right.” I’m sure this feeling of comfort is a combination of many elements. Weave together the amazing architecture and innate eye for design, as well as the beautiful natural environment surrounding us, and you have a picture-perfect setting. Add in a growing dining scene and burgeoning nightlife, and the town becomes a delightful place in which to live and work.

But I think it’s the warm welcome I’ve received from the people of Columbus that has made the city feel just right. I received a hearty welcome from the women of Columbus, and that’s made it feel more like home than anyplace I’ve ever lived.

It’s in Columbus that I’ve met some of the most amazing, accomplished women I’ve ever encountered. Both native and new, they are women with goals of turning their dreams into realities. They’re women who are passionate about civic engagement, and they have shaped their own valuable roles in the community.

This issue of She features a few of these women.

Inside, you’ll find profiles of artist Oksana Luibičeva-Pickens, who risked everything to move to America, as well as fantasy writer Brigid Collins and Mill Race Marathon organizer Laura Chasse.

After nine months of living, working and playing in Columbus — and seeing many of you at the bounty of events the city has to offer — I look forward to meeting many more of you through my work on She magazine.

When you see me out and about, please say hello. If you have a minute, drop me a line and let me know what you have going on.

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Recommended Reading Covered Wagons and Computers: New books feature female pioneers

Recommended by the Bartholomew County Public Library staff

“Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography” by Laura Ingalls Wilder As many readers know, Laura Ingalls Wilder based her classic “Little House” books for children on her life experiences. What many of us do not know is that Ingalls wrote a memoir in the 1920s some considered a bit racy for the public. A decade after she wrote her memoir, which included a love triangle and personal details of spousal abuse, Wilder and her daughter, Rose, tried unsuccessfully to get an edited version of the autobiography published.

Many years later, these firsthand experiences are finally available to the public, thanks to the South Dakota State Historical Society Press.

The memoir, with notations by Wilder, is brought to life by biographer Pamela Hill Smith. To add further insight, the publisher has kept Wilder’s notes, misspellings and crossed-out content.

Whether you were a fan of the children’s series or remember watching Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life unfold on the television screen, this raw firsthand version of this pioneer woman’s tale adds depth and breadth to her story.

“The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution” by Walter Isaacson Over the years biographer Walter Isaacson has tackled a diverse field of individuals — Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, Henry Kissinger and Albert Einstein. In his latest work Isaacson recounts the compelling stories of women involved in the computer and digital revolution — a refreshing change from history books that often overlook the important contributions of women.

He begins with Ada Lovelace, who helped pioneer computer programming in the 1840s by assisting Charles Babbage, considered by some to be a father of the computer, document his ideas.

Babbage shared his plans with Lovelace for a machine he believed would be able to do complex mathematical calculations and asked her to write about his work for a scholarly journal. According to Isaacson, Lovelace’s intelligence helped her envision a machine that could “do anything that can be noted logically. Words, pictures and music, not just numbers.”

Isaacson also chronicles the life of Jean Jennings Bartik who, along with five other women, helped program one of the world’s earliest electronic computers. “Innovators” not only tells us these lesser-known stories of women programmers, but shows us how teamwork helped catapult our world into the Information Age.

—You can find both of these books at Bartholomew County Public Library. For more information, visit mybcpl.org.

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Fall fun around Columbus

Twist and Shout! Learn an expert’s tips on wrapping gifts, take in some stand-up comedy or kick up your heels on New Year’s Eve

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Nov. 22 Acrylic Art with a Twist

Dec. 6 The Festival of Lights Parade

Dec. 12 Holiday Dance

Enjoy an evening of creative fun with friends at this winter wine and painting class taught by Michelle Reardon. Cheers to each masterpiece as you paint the night away. Bring your own wine. Time: 5 p.m.

Cost: $25. Location: Tri-State Artisans, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Information: (812) 528-5748, tsartisans.com.

This annual event features up to 100 floats and walking groups sponsored by local corporations, businesses and community organizations. QMIX will provide musical fireworks that immediately follow the parade.

Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Columbus. Information: (812) 390-6912.

Come join the fun at this ballroom dance sponsored by Dance Indiana. Dress up and get out on the floor for a romantic evening with someone special. Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Information: (812) 350-5545.

Nov. 24 Gift Wrap Class

Enjoy a night out at this special showing of the 1954 classic “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Information: (812) 378-0377, yescinema.org.

A fun, hands-on class with the library’s awardwinning gift wrap artist, Jessica Hendry. Receive practical instruction in basic wrapping techniques and learn how to twist and tie ribbons into beautiful bows with ease. Participants are asked to bring two rectangular small or medium-size gifts to wrap. Supplies will be provided. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus.

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Dec. 14 Columbus Indiana Philharmonic: A Community Christmas Gathering

Dec. 8 Holiday Cookie Decorating Instructor Treva Lambert, owner of The Original Party Mart, brings 33 years of decorating cakes and cookies to the table to demonstrate how to decorate Santa, snowmen and bell cookies. Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus.

Information: mybcpl.org.

Dec. 31 YES Comedy Showcase: Mike Armstrong Mike Armstrong is a former police officer from Louisville, Kentucky, who’s now a seasoned comedian. He is a regular guest on “The Bob and Tom Show,” with TV credits ranging from “Oprah” to “CBS Morning News” to “Good Morning America.”This event is rated G — for all ages. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $20 advance, $25 door. Location: 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Information: (812) 378-0377, yescinema.org, rooftopcomedy.com/watch/ PlottingMyRevenge.

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Dec. 13 Yes Classic Film Series — “White Christmas”

Jan. 2 First Fridays: Ruditoonz Bring the whole family out for Indiana’s own rock and roller for kids. This energetic show will get kids of all ages moving with lots of fun, original music. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free.

Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Information: (812) 376-2681, ruditoonz.com.

Enjoy holiday music by the Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir (CICC) and the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Performances will include timeless favorites and fresh new songs, including a carol sing-a-long. Time: 3 and 7 p.m. Location: Columbus North High School auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Information: (812) 376-2638, ext. 110, thecip.org.

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at The Commons

Jan. 19 Coretta Scott King and the Fight for Freedom

Ring in the New Year in style. Cash-bar cocktail hour and dinner catered by Jordy’s.

Enjoy a wide mix of music. Time: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $125 per couple. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus.

Information: (812) 371-1462.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Columbus Area Arts Council presents the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of “Coretta Scott King and the Fight for Freedom.”This musical is designed for third through eighth grades. Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Information: (812) 376-2681.

PICTURED ABOVE: The Christmas tree at Columbus City Hall is lighted following the Festival of Lights Parade. Photo by Andrew Laker.

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Style Bring a smile and good judgment to the company party It’s almost December, a month when calendars fill with invites to cocktail parties, social gatherings and celebrations, and for many of us, a summons to attend the work holiday party.

This yearly event can be a daunting entry on your day planner. But don’t consider it a downer. The office holiday party offers a great opportunity to mingle with co-workers, learn more about your company and hobnob with your boss and other higher-ups.

The keys to a successful party experience include your appearance, attitude and behavior.

Alisa Deck, director of career services and community sites at Ivy Tech Community College, says making a good impression is always the best way to start the party. “Dress appropriately; you do not want to make yourself stand out in a negative way,” she says.

“Mingle and meet new people that you may not work closely with or know much about. And avoid drinking too much alcohol.”

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Lizzie Post, spokeswoman and author for the Emily Post Institute and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette Podcast, says to watch your words. “You really want to avoid any type of gossip,” she says. “Getting into a discussion about who hasn’t been pulling their weight, who’s been stealing from the work fridge or wearing this or that is not appropriate small talk.”

Post says the office holiday party is the perfect opportunity to talk with co-workers or with your boss about her personal interests and hobbies.

Deck agrees and says this type of event can also be an opportunity to learn more about specific projects or ask questions about things you may not know about or understand. “Just be sure to not step off into an area that may offend or upset your superiors,” she advises.

Sometimes deciding what to wear is more stressful than actually attending the party. Don’t let the navy blue suit rule get you down. You can still be trendy and fashionable while remaining appropriately dressed. Remember, it’s not the club, and it’s not a college keg party; it is a work event.

Having the right outfit can make or break your reputation.

“Holiday work party attire can be fun and festive, yet still fashionable,” says Erica Mitchell, an Indianapolis-based personal stylist. “You just need to use the correct accessories.”

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Black and cream polka dot swing dress, $199, by Jones New York (Edinburgh Premium Outlets); green knit cardigan, $49.99, and flapper pearls, $39.99, by Ann Taylor.

RSVP: Don’t blow off the invitation by deleting it from your email or dumping it in the trash. Make sure you RSVP, especially if it is a formal event. Even for a casual party in the work break room, it is still a polite gesture to reply yes or no.

Be Present: An RSVP isn’t much when you don’t show. Make sure to physically attend the party. Be there, be present and remember that the event is part of work.

Avoid Imbibing: Abstain completely or strictly adhere to the one drink rule where work is involved. It also helps to make sure you take note how much you’ve eaten that day, what type of alcohol you are being served and what your personal tolerance might be.

Ask About +1s: Ask before bringing your significant other to the shindig. And if you do bring someone, introductions are very important.

Give Thanks: It never hurts to send a thank you note. Even in this modern world, it is worth it, especially to the hardworking person or team that has spent the time planning the big event for the company.

—The Emily Post Institute

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Mitchell says a plain black dress can easily be transformed by adding a few simple touches. She suggests adorning your basic dress with diamond or crystal studs, a statement necklace, velvet clutch, shimmery textured tights or black patent leather pumps.

Mitchell also recommends playing with textures and patterns to make a traditionally conservative look more fun and modern. Herringbone, polka dots, damask or houndstooth are several options to bring an otherwise unexciting outfit back to life.

“Have fun with it and make it your own,” she says. “Conservative dressing doesn’t need to be boring, but it does need to be smart.”

“HOLIDAY WORK PARTY ATTIRE CAN BE FUN AND FESTIVE, YET STILL FASHIONABLE. YOU JUST NEED TO USE THE CORRECT ACCESSORIES.” —Erica Mitchell See more accessories for these outfits on pages 16 and 17.

Post adds that accessories can also be used to pull off a more striking outfit.

“Jewelry, shoes and those types of things can be used to style it up, but don’t go so far it looks weird,” she says. “Hot pink pumps might not cut it this time.”

Most importantly, the best part of your outfit is your smile and attitude. “Always greet everyone with a smile, shake hands and talk to as many people as possible,” says Deck. “Internal company networking is just as important as external networking.

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Front Runner Laura Chasse puts her best foot forward as a marathon organizer Story by Jennifer M. Willhite Photo by Andrew Laker

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s lead coordinator for the Mill Race Marathon planning committee, Laura Chasse says organizing a race is not only time consuming, but a lot of fun and a little unexpected. And she won’t hesitate to say it’s a collaborative effort.

“I am not in this by myself,” she says. “There are many fantastic people involved.”

Chasse, general manager of North American Bus at Cummins Inc., who openly admits she wasn’t much of an athlete in high school, also prefers her workouts to be a team effort.

In 2009 her friend, Amy Boerger, offered Chasse a guest pass to work out with her at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club. After attending the gym a couple of times, Chasse signed up for a semiprivate class that focused on strength training.

“When I haven’t done my hard workout, I miss it,” Chasse says. “I need that rush. I love to wake up and be sore. That is the best feeling for me because I know I’ve worked hard.”

The Columbus resident explains that the accountability that comes with working out with a group helps her to push herself. With a different, high-intensity workout every day that promotes strength and endurance, Chasse says the surprise of what the workout might be is half the fun.

Boerger says Chasse’s dedication to being healthy and staying fit is an inspiration. “I’ve always exercised,” Boerger says. “But maybe not as hard as I do now, and I credit Laura with that.”

In 2010, Boerger was surprised how little coaxing it took to get Chasse to run with her in the Foundation for Youth Sprint Triathlon.

“We had a blast, and we certainly didn’t set any time records,” 44-year-old Chasse says. “After I did that I decided, ‘I’m going to do something more.’”

Less than a year later, in September 2011, Chasse and her Cummins Inc. colleague, Dave Venable, began mulling over the idea of organizing a marathon in Columbus. Venable had envisioned hosting a marathon since the Second Street Bridge opened in 1999, Chasse says.

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Even if you’re not up for running in the marathon, she explains, you can also walk it.

“Everyone can do it,” she says. “I don’t care if you are 80 years old or have never done a mile, you can do it. The feeling of accomplishment when you cross the finish line is something no one can give you. It’s a great feeling.”

Naomi Pruitt works out with Chasse weekly and admits she was surprised to find out she was helping to organize the event.

“I’d just known her from working out with her for about a year,” Pruitt says.

Both women’s competitive natures help fuel their workouts. “We like to work out with each other because we know we’re going to push ourselves harder,” Pruitt says.

Photo by Carla Clark

“We wanted to do something that would make a difference in people,” she says. “I was trying to get involved with different activities that Tipton was doing with corporate challenges. The idea just blossomed from there.”

Once the anxiety of deadlines and registrations passed, Chasse says, the inaugural event in 2013 exceeded expectations. The number of participants was nearly double what they had predicted, and the post-marathon feedback was tremendous.

She ran and partially walked the halfmarathon course prior to the event so she would get a finisher’s medal and spent the early hours the day of the races delivering water. This year she was glad that she could

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Top female winners of the 2014 Mill Race Marathon

MARATHON Sarah Overpeck, 31 (Indianapolis) Time: 3:04:44

spend it entirely behind the scenes, making sure the event was successful.

Chasse says seeing the community, area businesses and organizations come together to make the event possible gives her a great sense of pride.

“Everyone is so collaborative and wants the marathon to be a success,” she says. “That is the most rewarding part and makes you feel so proud to be from this town.”

She admits she is already jotting down notes for next year’s marathon and looks forward to growing the event.

“I want it to be such a fun community event that people talk about it like the Ethnic Expo and all the other great things Columbus does,” she says.

Although she doesn’t consider herself to be an avid runner, Chasse says it’s amazing how anyone can train for the marathon.

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HALF-MARATHON Emmy Chepkirui, 26 (Cincinnati) Time: 1:17:32

“Her strength and determination are what I really admire about her.”

With the demands of a full-time job, a teenage daughter and an active social life, balancing her time can be tricky. But no matter what, Chasse ensures she has time to work out.

“Every day I have my lunch blocked for a workout, and I don’t let too many people interfere with that time,” she says.

Noon workouts are not only a great way to break up the day, but also a way to ease stress, she says. She equates the feeling to what you get when you’re running.

“When you’re out there, you’re just focused,” she says. “You don’t have your phone.

You can separate from everything and totally clear your mind.”

Chasse says she is trying to instill the same focus on exercise in her 14-year-old daughter, Zoe.

When 12-year-old Olivia Morlok entered seventh grade at St. Bartholomew School, she found out she was eligible to participate in Northside Middle School’s cross country program. An avid swimmer, Morlok figured she would always swim and didn’t think she would enjoy running. However, after participating in her first meet, she was hooked.

In September, Morlok was the female winner of the Mill Race Marathon/SIHO 5K. The best part, she says, was that she and two of her cross country teammates were the top three finishers. “We had been training together since July,” she says. “It’s really fun to train together and compete together at the race. It was pretty cool that we all got to do that.”

Morlok says she is hopeful she’ll be able to swim and run when she attends Columbus North High School in a couple of years. “I want to do both for a long time,” she says. “But I don’t know yet what I’m going to do.”

To others her age who are considering running, Morlok says the best thing to do is give it a try. “You may really like it and find it’s something you love to do,” she says.

“I know at 14 years old I wasn’t thinking about that,” she says. “I wasn’t thinking about it at 20 years old. Now, I’m thinking long term, and you only get one chance with this body.”

No matter what you do to stay active, says Chasse, you have to enjoy it and like what you’re doing. For her, being active is simply part of her DNA. “I have to do it to keep my sanity, my wits about me and for my health,” she says. “It’s just gotten to be part of my day and what I do.”

Chasse stresses the fact that anyone can do what they put their mind to. “Never tell yourself you can’t,” she says. “No matter how hectic or stressful life is, making time for yourself is very important.

“I probably have to have this conversation with myself once a week,” Chasse adds.

“I have to remember to balance everything and not go crazy because it will all get done when it gets done. Life is too short, and we just have to enjoy every day.” *she

ABOVE, LEFT: Chasse and her planning committee partner Andy Pajakowski completed the 2013 Mill Race halfmarathon on the Thursday before the race, due to their hectic race day schedule.

ABOVE, RIGHT: With her daughter, Zoe. RIGHT: With Amy Boerger at the finish of the 2010 Columbus Sprint Triathlon. Submitted photos.

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FROST-FREE WORKOUT Experts weigh in on exercising in winter weather Compiled by Twinkle VanWinkle

Don’t let the chill of the cooler months keep you away from the gym, the trails or treadmill.

Columbus-area trainers and fitness instructors share their tips for staying warm, maintaining your motivation and caring for your body when working out this winter.

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“Hydrate! Everyone knows to drink water during the hot, summer months, but the same holds true for winter. When you don’t feel as warm, it can be easy to skip the water bottle. Your thirst mechanism may also not notify your brain that you need to replenish fluids quite as early. A good rule of thumb is to drink a bottle of water before, during and after your workout.”

Kate Connor, owner Zen Fitness 331 Franklin St., Columbus (812) 350-5200, myzenfitness.com

“Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothes, especially if you are exercising or running out in the elements. The first layer that is in direct contact with your skin should be a lightweight synthetic or polyester material. This will help wick away moisture as you perspire. The second layer should be wool or fleece. This is your primary heat source. And the third, outermost layer should be lightweight and water-repellent. This is your first line of defense against the elements. Avoid heavy cotton materials. They will accumulate sweat and keep you cold.”

Courtney Smith, co-director of fitness, co-head trainer Tipton Lakes Athletic Club 4000 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus (812) 342-4495, tlaclub.com

“I encourage people to stay active during the winter/colder months to keep their level of feel-good hormones in check. Staying active will maintain their mental and emotional health and will combat depression. Feeling good is what will keep a person active and wanting to move when it’s cold outside.

If you don’t like to run or exercise outside when it is cold, then my advice is to join a gym for the winter months. Classes will hold you accountable and maintain your level of fitness until you can train outdoors again.”

Trisha Helton, personal trainer and group fitness instructor Total Fitness 3075 Middle Road, Columbus (812) 373-9992, totalfitnessofcolumbus.net

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“Try to enlist a buddy. Committing to work out with another person makes it more likely to happen. Agree ahead of time on your weather parameters and stick with them, such as moving the outdoor walking to the mall when temperatures dip to below zero. Accountability is key when dealing with the elements.”

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Each issue we ask women a different question.

This month:

How do you stay active during the winter?

“I go for a walk with my 2-year-old.

We’ll maybe do a couple of laps up and down the stairs.”

—Sarah Patrick-Blaze

“I like to go to Piloxing class because it’s indoors. It’s a fun class!”

—Samantha Sanchez

“I do squats in front of the TV.” —Cheryl Stuck

“I still take walks outside and/or walk up and down all of the steps in the library.”

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Former resident shares her journey to becoming a successful writer rigid Collins grew up surrounded by storytellers. Her father, Ron Collins, a popular science fiction author, was always entertaining other writers at his home in Columbus. Lively discussions would flow around the table about story structure, characters, rejection and triumph. It was a writer’s house. Brigid soaked up the conversations like a sponge. “She has a natural flair for storytelling,” says Ron. Brigid’s innate sense of a good story and vivid imagination compelled her to dabble in writing throughout her childhood. “I mostly wrote stories with fairly fantastical subjects, although for some reason, my protagonists were always very young girls who had to do their chores and were upset about it, or other such atrocities,” says Brigid. “In high school, the quality of my writing improved. I was interested in writing pieces of fan fiction and would post my work online. It turned out to be great practice.”

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Graduating from Columbus North in 2007, Brigid’s practical side took over. While her favorite subject in high school was English, she also excelled in physics and math.

She enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette with intentions of pursuing an engineering degree. When she learned from her academic adviser that her class schedule left no room for language courses, Brigid decided to major in linguistics.

Her love of language and interest in anime — Japanese animation — inspired her to minor in Japanese and Asian studies. “I chose to study what I was most interested in, which was fun, but not very sustainable,” she admits. “I toyed around with various options for what line of work I would pursue, such as translating or doing localization work.”

In 2012, Brigid began working at a local Japanese grocery store as a cashier. “The store specialized in Japanese clientele, but I hardly used the Japanese language while there. I was bored and brought a notebook with me to write,” she says. “I composed my first novel, ‘Singer,’ in a series of three books in the ‘Songbird River Chronicles’ in the Japanese grocery store.”

The main character in her trilogy, Singer, came to life on the pages of her notebook.

Singer, says Brigid, is childlike and curious, but she won’t take any unnecessary risks, and she won’t do anything scary.

Brigid published “Singer” in August 2013 and volume 2 in the series, “The Southern Dragon,” in July through Frosty Owl Publishing. She hopes to publish her third novel in the series soon.

Brigid shares the same love for writing as her father. While her first novel bloomed in a grocery store, Ron started writing seriously during his 20s in his spare time, publishing his first story in 1994 in Radius, a science fiction magazine.

“In my career I have moved from engineering to IT to business development and finally into human resources,” Ron recalls. “In the background, though, I was always writing.

At the end of the day I had to decide whether my career was going down a technical path or an artistic path.” He knew if he put writing aside, it was bound to boil up again.

He has published 70 short stories in top science fiction magazines, including Asimov and Analog. In his latest novel, published in October, “Chasing the Setting Sun,” he

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Collins with her parents, Ron and Lisa.

Purchase “Pulse Pounders” at wmgpublishinginc.com and “The Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide” at dreamingrobotpress.com.

Both books will be available on Amazon and other electronic booksellers.

“Singer” and “The Southern Dragon” are available in print through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and in electronic format through Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, Google Play and Nook.

To learn more about Brigid, visit her blog, Backwrites, at backwrites.wordpress. com or follow her on Twitter at @purellian.

included Japanese cultural influences and sought Brigid’s guidance as he wrote. “We talk a lot about writing, comparing publishing notes and making editorial suggestions about each other’s work,” she says.

Brigid married in 2013 and moved with her husband, Nick Kendall, to Michigan.

However, she keeps in contact with her father weekly. “We encourage each other and discuss the business side of writing,” she says.

Brigid and Ron will be publishing two anthologies together. The first, “Pulse Pounders,” will be published through WMG Publishing in January and will encompass various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, thriller and general fiction.

The next anthology, “The Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide,” is expected to be released by Dreaming Robot Press in early 2015. The collection is aimed at middle grade readers and is an adventurous and

positive take on science fiction. Characters of many different backgrounds are represented throughout the book. “The publishing company’s objective is to show children of all cultures that the future includes them as well,” explains Brigid.

Ron and Brigid attended a professional writers workshop in Oregon in February of this year and plan to return next year. “About halfway through the workshop, the editor pulled Brigid to the side and told her she would be a voice in the future of fantasy writing,” he says proudly.

The future is an open book for Brigid.

“I want to keep writing short stories. I have a number of series ideas. One series will be seven books,” says the young writer. “I currently have three story outlines for novels in this series compiled already. Another series involves three books. Now it’s just a matter of when I can get them written.” *she

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Oksana Luibičeva-Pickens pursues her lifelong passion for art no matter what obstacles life has thrown her way. Her whimsical paintings draw inspiration from her childhood in Klaipeda, Lithuania, near the Baltic Sea, to connect with people half a world away.

Oksana spent her childhood summers on her grandparents’ farm in neighboring Latvia, a four-hour train ride from her home in Klaipeda. Since there were no electronics and limited television programming, she spent hours wandering the fields and observing flower blooms and insects. Even in winter, she enjoyed walks on the beach. These natural images inspire her paintings today.

“I have learned that the most successful painting is created when painted with passion about something,” Oksana says. “As I painted a girl with a shell pressed to her ear, listening to ‘ocean music’ and thinking about myself being a little girl and loving doing that or a tiny, dancing baby duck, I thought it was silly and no one will understand it. To my surprise, I noticed that people are drawn to those paintings, and they can connect with them.”

Oksana first studied art with her father, also an artist, while her bookkeeper mother stressed the

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importance of getting a job to support their family.

Hoping to study art in college, Oksana took private art lessons throughout high school. When a professor dismissed her drawings at an open house, she turned to trade school instead, where she studied bartending and restaurant management.

She and her father continued to paint while also doing other things. They joined the local artists association and sold their paintings at fairs and art galleries. Then their lives were caught up in the changes sweeping Eastern Europe in the mid-1980s.

Oksana was still a teen when perestroika, a political movement for reformation, began in the former Soviet Union. Until then, Lithuania had been occupied by the Soviet Union. After the Soviet Union fell, Lithuania gained political independence and experienced economic upheaval.

As travel restrictions eased, Oksana followed thousands of other young people seeking to work and earn money abroad. In 2000, she joined her brother, who had come to Indiana two years earlier. Her husband joined her a few months later, but they had to leave their 6-year-old daughter, Agne, in the care of Agne’s grandmother.

“We planned to work for a while, save dollars and go back,” Oksana says. A few months later her husband died suddenly. “It was just up to me to make better for our daughter,” she says.

Faced with learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture, Oksana worked a variety of jobs — cleaning, serving, caretaking, baby-sitting. She eventually married Timothy Pickens.

Once Oksana received her permanent residency card, she still had to wait to be reunited with her daugh-

Luibičeva-Pickens and her

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ter. In all, mother and daughter spent three years apart.

“Leaving my daughter in Lithuania was the biggest challenge for me,” she says. “It was very difficult, but in the end it paid off.”

Oksana and Timothy moved to Columbus in 2002 and had a son in 2005. After a divorce, she again became a single parent to Agne and Lucas. Today, 9-year-old Lucas is active and outgoing.

“I don’t know if he will be an artist,” Oksana says. “He likes dancing and hanging out with friends and sports.”

Agne is now a sophomore at Indiana University and studies graphic design. She eagerly supports her mother’s pursuit of art.

“She’s my best critic,” Oksana says of her daughter. “I always ask her opinion now. She has really good taste. What should I add? What should I change? And she knows the best. I change what she says, and it looks good.”

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During her first years of working in the United States and caring for her children, Oksana did not have much time to devote to her art. It was not until 2013 that she returned to painting. She began by painting faces at the farmers market, the Block Party and the Marathon After Party.

“While I did that, I realized that painting is necessary like air to me,” she says.

In the past year, she has experienced success as an artist. She has paintings and prints for sale at two galleries: Where Art and Craft Unite in Columbus and Art on Main in Madison. She also took part in area arts festivals this fall, taking orders of prints of several paintings at the Columbus ArtFest and the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art. She sells original paintings and prints through her Luibiceva Gallery on Etsy.

Her paintings have sold across the United States and internationally to customers in Canada and France.

Not only does creating art bring Oksana joy, but she hopes that her paintings will inspire those who look at it.

“My art is all about mood,” she says. “I would like people to find my art more than an interior element.

I would like them to forget about their daily worries and enjoy beauty for a moment.”

She also creates and sells jewelry through her Petals and Beads Etsy shop. Created with wire, clay pendants,

beads and silk ribbons, the earrings, necklaces and bracelets reveal a romantic and Bohemian inspiration.

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Despite facing obstacles that may have kept her from pursuing a creative path, Oksana continues to create and share her passion for art.

“I strongly believe against (the) negative preconception about (the) artist profession having no future,” she says. “With just the right amount of talent, lots of passion, perseverance and a good plan, I can get where I want to be. It is important to me to do what I love, and that is the best motive to stay focused and work towards my goal.” *she

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Table Talk This simple project is a cute way to decorate your home this fall. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving when your time is best spent with friends and loved ones and not slaving away on home decor.

WHAT YOU NEED: For one pumpkin 12-inch piece of twine 8-inch piece of gold ribbon (or other ribbon you like) 12 to 14 regular width canning bands or 8 to 10 wide-mouth canning bands

STEP 2: Tie twine in a double knot, leaving yourself just a little wiggle room to spread the bands.

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STEP 1: Cut a 12-inch piece of twine and run through the center of the bands.

STEP 3: Set bands on side and spread out to form a circle.

STEP 4: Cut your gold ribbon in an 8-inch piece and fold in half. Pull up through the bottom of the circle.

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May Your

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<< RED VELVET Makes one cocktail

2 ounces brandy 1 ounce Southern Comfort ½ ounce grenadine 4 quick dashes bitters 1 maraschino cherry Ice Place ice into a coupe-style glass or champagne saucer for one minute to chill. Pour brandy, Southern Comfort and grenadine into a rocks glass and stir gently.

Dump ice and pour the brandy mixture into the chilled glass. Shake in four quick dashes of bitters and swirl gently. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

FRENCH 75 >> Makes one cocktail

2 ounces dry gin 1 teaspoon powdered sugar ½ ounce lemon juice 5 ounces brut champagne Ice Lemon peel twist Place first three ingredients and the ice into a chilled shaker and shake well. Strain into a champagne flute and top off with champagne. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.

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JACK FROST >> Makes one cocktail

1 ounce Blue Curacao Liqueur 5 ounces sparkling wine 1 ounce Wilks & Wilson Lime Mint Simple Ice Sugar Wet the rim of a pint glass or Collins glass.

Roll damp rim in sugar to create a glittery effect. Pour all other ingredients into a shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Pour carefully into glass to miss sugar and serve.

<< RUM PUNCH Makes one cocktail

2 ounces dark rum 1 ounce brandy 1 ounce lemon juice 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Cinnamon stick Whole nutmeg Sliced orange Orange peel 1-2 cups hot water Fill mug or large tumbler with hot water to warm vessel. Mix rum, brandy, lemon juice and brown sugar in a shaker and shake gently. Pour out hot water and pour in rum mixture. Grate fresh cinnamon and nutmeg and swirl. Float an orange slice on top and garnish with a wide piece of orange peel, twisting to release the oils over the cocktail. *she

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CO NN E C T +ENGAGE Networking groups and events for women of all ages Groups:

Events:

Columbus Young Professionals Network This volunteer-based not-for-profit organization is a place for young professionals to make like-minded friends. Monthly events like lunches and cocktail hours, along with other social networking events and professional development seminars, enhance the lives of Columbus up-and-comers. Learn about joining at columbusyp.org.

Dec. 6 Building Your Own Personal Board of Directors Attend this free Mentoring Women’s Network workshop and learn to cultivate skills.

Find out why creating a personal board of directors can propel your career. Establish individual goals and hone your mentoring skills to achieve success. Time: 12 to 1 p.m.

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Mentoring Women’s Network The Indianapolis chapter of this national group provides workshops and seminars to promote women in business, as well as help establish a way for women to easily connect with other working females around the state. Learn more at mentoringwomensnetwork.com.

The Women’s Giving Circle of the Heritage Fund This Columbus philanthropic organization serves as a catalyst for positive change and promotes philanthropy within the surrounding community. Join other empowered women making change throughout the Columbus area.

Learn more at heritagefundbc.org.

Your Community Supported not-for-profit Hospice.

“I love being able to care for and help people in their homes and the personal connection I get to make with patients, their children, grandchildren and even their pets.”

Lisa Ondrejack, RN Case Manager

What does Lisa Ondrejack like most about her job as an Our Hospice Nurse?

The connection she makes with families.

“I help patients manage pain and symptoms so they can enjoy visits from their family and outings around town.”

Thanks, Lisa for making every moment count for our patients!

Phone: 812-314-8000 | 800-841-4938 ext. 8000 www.ourhospice.org 48

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should not be limited

5240 N. U.S. 31, Columbus, IN | 812.372.8834 | www.kennyglass.com

THIS IS THE YEAR TO

So you’re celebrating your 29th birthday (again).

PREVENT

Like getting older, there’s so much in life we

CANCER

leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the

COLORECTAL

can’t control. But here’s something we can: colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third United States – in both men and women. And 90 percent is preventable with a colonoscopy.

A single polyp can become cancer. So give yourself the gift that can help ensure many more years to come.

If you’re over 50 and haven’t had a colonoscopy, visit FranciscanStFrancis.org/cancer to schedule an appointment. Saturday colonoscopy appointments are available.

FranciscanStFrancis.org/cancer