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contents April 2014

REGULARS 10

Clothes-Minded

12 Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker

16 Q+A

with Jessica Pevlor

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She Says Prom memories

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She Finds

Roller derby gear

30 Events

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Chamber luncheon preview

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Cuisine Recipes for runners

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View from Mars

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Just a Minute

Quick recommendations

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>> editor’s note

how time flies!

One day last month I was changing Evey’s diaper and as I placed her feet back into the legs of her footie pajamas, she stretched and cooed like usual. I began to zip up the suit, and my better half innocently commented, “Looks like somebody’s ready to go up to the next size jammies!”

I just stared at him, blinking repeatedly, as if Ike had just told me some deep, dark secret I didn’t see coming.

I processed his words and surveyed our daughter smiling innocently up at me. The ladybug face covering her foot didn’t look right. Its smile was distorted and one eye was drooping lower than the other.

“I mean, I suppose it’s a little snug,” I reasoned.

Evey giggled. She knew I was losing the battle and obviously my mind. With every leg thrust, her big toe stretched the fabric to its limit and gave the ladybug the perception of an evil disposition.

“But I love these jammies!”

“So, go get them in the next size up,” Ike said.

Ugh, men! There they go thinking reasonably. That’s so overrated. It takes skill (bordering on the insanity of motherhood) to see those too-tight polka dot ladybug pajamas for what they really are: a sign. A harbinger of the sands of time.

Somehow I have become the mother of a running, talking, temper-tantrum-throwing 2-year-old and a babbling, drooling, army-crawling 8-month-old. How did this happen?

With Nolan, I actively pored over blogs and articles about infant development. When he was 3 months old, I began trying to help him learn to roll over. At just under 5 months he began eating solid foods, and I helped him manipulate

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simple toys to boost his gross motor skills. His milestones could not come soon enough.

When Evey rolled over for the first time, I cringe to admit, I missed it. I was chasing her brother through the house, while she wiggled blissfully on a floor mat. One of the dogs was her witness. Oops. When I noticed her sitting up unassisted for the first time and laughing while shaking the block in her hand, my first thought was, “This can’t be happening already. Nope. Stop it, girl, you’re not old enough to do that yet.”

Each new skill is exciting. As much as I joke that I don’t want my kids to grow up, obviously I’m thrilled every time they exhibit their progress in this world. It’s just a constant reminder that I need to cherish every moment and soak up all the time I possibly can with them. That’s the beauty of life and this existence as we know it. It finds little ways to let us know not to take it for granted.

As always, happy reading!

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APRIL 2014

2014 Prom-a-rama winner

Jessica Pevlor

on the cover: Jessica Pevlor Photo by Chet Strange

Trends Part 2 | Pastel Fashion Women Who Dared: Women’s Roller Derby

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The lower half Skinny jeans and leggings have been in for several seasons.

This year, take the trend one step further by swapping that pair of dark pants for a pastel version (sea foam green shown here, Loft Outlet, $59.99). Paired with a neutral blouse (the one pictured is from Loft Outlet, $39.99), the look becomes complete with a piece of jewelry (Loft Outlet, $12.99-19.99) or a handbag that incorporates the color of the pants.

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Springtime fashion is pretty much synonymous with light colors and lightweight fabrics. Women are more than ready to shed the heavy sweaters and enjoy clothes that let the soft, warm breezes of the season caress their skin.

That makes the 2014 pastel trend one of the easier and more popular ones to follow. Don’t worry, if done right, this season’s hues won’t leave you looking like an Easter egg. Here are a few ways to incorporate pastels into your wardrobe and take the winter drab to spring fab, thanks to style experts at Edinburgh Premium Outlets.

Pops of Color A hint of pastel color in an otherwise neutral outfit, such as a dress or blouse, is another way to follow the trend without going overboard. This dress from White House Black Market Outlet ($89.99) incorporates pops of color in the floral design to give a beachy feel.

(Purse shown, Nine West Outlet, $69.99.)

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A flirty dress Just as the little black dress is a staple for evening cocktail parties, a pastel version can be great for spring and summer weddings, brunches, walks in the park – you name it (Loft Outlet, $48). Dress up the look with neutral pumps and gold jewelry or down with comfy wedge heels and a scarf (pictured, Loft Outlet, $34.99).

Add Jewelry Replace the scarf with one of these necklaces (Loft Outlet, $19.99-24.99).

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Accessorize Scared to make the leap to full-on pastel wardrobe or want to incorporate the trend without spending much?

Adding a colorful pastel scarf (Loft Outlet, $34.99), chunky necklace or pair of flats or high heels can give this outfit (classic white blouse from Loft Outlet, $39.99 and jeans from Loft Outlet, $59.99) a new look.

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Clothes-Minded

How

to find

your

style

By Catherine Hageman If I had to describe my personal style in three words, I would say it’s feminine, classic and colorful. I love neon pink as much as I love a flouncy skirt, and I’m always looking for fun prints to mix together. I take for granted knowing my style. It’s something I’ve honed since I was in middle school and shopping became a full-time hobby.

But personal style isn’t always easy for everyone to identify. It’s as much a part of your identity as it is an outward expression of your personality. I think sometimes people confuse fashion with style. When I’m wearing an outfit that’s a little trendier, I tend to get more comments about how it works on me, but it would never work on someone else.

Maybe not. But fashion is about interpreting the latest trends. Personal style is about dressing the best for yourself. It may or may not have anything to do with what’s in Vogue. I’d rather dress in an outfit that’s perfectly me anyway.

So how do you find your personal style?

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Here are a few ways: First, start with the clothes you currently have.

What pieces make you happy? What ones can you live without? Once you’ve picked the clothes that you like, try to identify elements of those pieces that make you like them.

Maybe it’s a detail or color that makes it one of your favorites.

Speaking of color, it makes up a huge part of someone’s style. What colors do you like? What colors have you worn and gotten compliments from? Your wardrobe might be a rainbow of color or feature a select few favorite hues, but try to branch out if it’s mostly black (yes, Mom, I’m talking to you).

Figure out what works on you and what doesn’t. Ask a trusted (and kind) friend to tell you what clothes you’ve worn that have worked with your figure before – and maybe what hasn’t worked so well. Pieces like blazers

and dresses are staples of my wardrobe, but not every blazer is alike. Once you find what style works, target that style when shopping.

Take some risks when you’re trying on new clothes. If you know blue is a good color for you, try something purple or emerald green (the shade will be just as flattering).

Don’t discount your own happiness. If something just makes you feel good when you’re wearing it, it should probably be your favorite thing in your wardrobe.

Finally, remember personal style, like every other part of your identity, is ever changing.

While very few of us dress the same as adults as we did when we were in high school – and thank goodness for that – there are still elements of my style that have remained constant.

I still love bold colors and girly patterns, but then again, I doubt that will ever change. *she

Catherine Hageman lives in Columbus with her “fur babies,” Hamlet, Horatio, Othello and Perdita. She blogs fashion advice at smalltownbigwardrobe.com and can be reached at Catherine.

Hageman@gmail.com.

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Carrie’s calling Sarah Jessica Parker now has more shoes of her own

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By jocelyn noveck

ap national writer

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Quick, what’s your favorite “Sex and the City” moment involving Carrie Bradshaw and her adored shoe collection? Was it the time she got mugged, and the mugger specifically demanded her Manolo Blahniks? “Somebody stop him!” she cried out. “He took my strappy sandals!”

Or perhaps the time another pair of Manolos was stolen because, annoyingly, the hostess at a baby shower demanded that everyone take off their shoes.

Or maybe the time Carrie realized she’d spent so much on shoes, she couldn’t afford a down payment on an apartment. “I will literally be the Old Woman Who Lived in Her Shoes,” she moaned.

Well, “Sex and the City” ended in 2004 (the TV show anyway, which everyone agrees was much better than the two movies), and Carrie — er, actress Sarah Jessica Parker — has a lot more shoes to live in. Parker has launched her own shoe line, SJP, which also includes handbags, at Nordstrom. (Her business partner is George Malkemus, CEO of Manolo Blahnik, and the shoes are cheaper than Manolos — in the $300 range.)

The 48-year-old actress, who’s had previous forays into the fashion business but not a shoe line, sat down to not only talk about the new project, but also how she became so closely associated with fashion — something younger actresses now aspire to all the time, but wasn’t the norm when she started out. She also explained how she really did have her Manolos stolen. And she commented on the possibility of a third “Sex and the City” movie, hinting obliquely at a possible ending to Carrie’s story. (The interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.)

A fan takes a picture with Sarah Jessica Parker in Seattle. (Seattle Times/MCT).

Opposite page, top: Shoes and handbags from the SJP Collection. (Associated Press).

AP: So how did this all get started?

SJP: Well, I was very kindly being offered a lot of opportunities in the shoe category and I kept rejecting them. And I couldn’t figure out why. And more importantly my agents couldn’t figure out why. ... And I was sitting with some women friends of mine and they said to me, “What is it?” And I said, “Well, I know it’s not going to be the shoe that I want it to be.” And I said that really my dream partner is George Malkemus.

And they said, “Have you asked him?”

MALKEMUS: And we went back many years, before she was doing Carrie Brad-

kept not feeling right. But this shoe (a

You know when we first started

shaw. (Malkemus tells the story of how

T-strap heeled number in purple) is kind

shooting the show, and we hadn’t been

he and Parker sat on the floor together in

of a contradiction. Because there is some-

on the air yet, nobody would loan us

the mid-1980s, when Blahnik was doing

thing very feminine and ladylike about

anything. We had a very meager budget

a trunk show in Los Angeles, and she

this shoe, but the purple is a little subver-

... we were pulling mostly from consign-

chose six pairs of shoes she loved.)

sive. The purple is the person that chose

ment, some rental houses, borrowing

SJP: (wistfully): And there was a tobac-

not to wear the appropriate thing to work.

from friends, or from emerging design-

co-colored flat. A suede pointy flat. He

And I feel that’s what Carrie was.

ers that nobody knew about except for Pat (costume designer Patricia Field).

had signed it. And then all except one pair were stolen. It was two years later

AP: You have become so associated with

... all my luggage was stolen. You only

fashion. How did that all happen?

someone was talking about fashion,

travel with what you love, so I had my

SJP: You know, I think that I played a

and looking at fashion in a way that had

Manolos, I had one Chanel suit and an

character for a very long time who had an

never happened before. And the busi-

old Yankees sweatshirt from the ‘60s ...

enormous amount of affection for fash-

ness was just starting to shift. Luxury —

and all I got back was my dog dish.

ion, she had this kind of relationship we’d

we weren’t talking about luxury before. It

never seen portrayed or depicted or il-

had not been spoken of outside the in-

AP: Wait, so you actually did have

lustrated on-screen — big or little screen,

dustry itself. ... And nobody had dressed

Manolos stolen?

really. And also fashion was just starting

(like Carrie). Nobody was wearing an

SJP: Yes, I really did. In real life.

to emerge at that time as a separate sort

old raggedy beat-up fur coat that was 40

of character in New York. I think it was

bucks with a Fendi baguette (a luxury

AP: How did you choose which shoe in

a confluence of playing that person, also

bag that costs about $1,500). It was just

your new line to call “Carrie”?

loving (fashion) myself, and watching

a whole new way of thinking about fash-

SJP: There were other Carries. And it

luxury and vintage just start to rise.

ion, and once again, that timing.

And the show went on the air, and

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AP: So speaking of timing — where do you stand on a third movie?

SJP: There is no conversation about doing a third movie. As Michael (Patrick King, the writer/director) has said, I think recently, he and I both know what the last part of the story is. Just us. None of the other women know. But I trust Michael’s sense of timing. I don’t know that the time will ever be right to tell it.

So there are no plans. But I do know, and Michael knows, what that third story would be. And it’s small, but mighty.

AP: Hmm. That sounds like a child.

SJP: (not budging): I’m a secret keeper.

*she

Above: Sarah Jessica Parker displays one of her own shoe designs. (Seattle Times/MCT) Right: Parker poses at the SJP Collection at Nordstrom in New York. (Associated Press)

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Questions with 2014 Prom-a-rama winner

Jessica Pevlor Senior at Columbus East High School Daughter of Thomas and Theresa Pevlor

Jessica in a snapshot: Age: 18 Sibling: sister, Elizabeth Pets: dogs, Otto and Lucy Favorite song: anything with a good dance beat Favorite movie or television show: “Bones” Favorite book: the “Gallagher Girls” series Favorite food: tacos and Papa Murphy’s pizza

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

JESSICA: Unique. A lot of people think they are unique, but it fits me best because there is no one like me. There is no specific group of people I belong to.

That’s why I only have a few really close friends. People think my outfits are crazy or don’t match, but they are wrong. I’m just unique.

That’s all there is to it. I wouldn’t change a thing.

SHE: What famous person (living or deceased) would you pick to spend a day with and what would that day involve?

JESSICA: I would love to spend the day with Luke Bryan. He’s gorgeous.

We could go fishing and mudding and party in the moonlight and pretty much everything he’s ever said in his songs. I just want to experience what his life is like. I dream of having a crazy country life.

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SHE: If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be?

JESSICA: If I could change something I would get rid of all the people that annoy me. I can’t stand all the drama or people who think they’re better than everyone else. I’m not popular or on any special sports teams. I’m in the marching band. So people like that really get to me.

SHE: Who is your role model and why?

JESSICA: I love Taylor Swift. Everyone doesn’t like her because she has had a lot of boyfriends, and then when they break up, she writes a song about them.

But other than her boyfriend craze, I love everything about her.

She’s gorgeous. And her songs just speak to me.

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

JESSICA: In 10 years I hope to be managing my own summer camp.

I want to be married and traveling and having loads of fun with my significant other. And I want to be in the process of putting together my dream home. *she

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Each issue we ask women a different question.

This month: What is your favorite memory from high school prom?

“The dress I wore my senior year.

It was a lilac two-piece with a sequin top that laced up the back. The skirt was a ball gown. I felt beautiful in that dress.” —Kelsey DeClue >>

“Mine was definitely the limo ride.”

—Meghan Medouski >>

“Having a ‘fire drill’ around our limo while we waited in the line of cars along Washington Street.” >> —Julie Brinksneader (second from left)

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>> “I guess my favorite memory is the after prom party when we ‘gambled’ the night away.”

—Donna Nixon

>> “When I came home from prom my dad had stayed up to ask me all about how it was.

It was so cute. I think he was just as excited about it as I was.” —Karmell Thomas

Bubbles, Boutique & Brunch Moms throughout Columbus can get an extra serving of appreciation this year just before Mother’s Day. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26, women can drop in at Hotel Indigo for Bubbles, Boutique and Brunch, an annual benefit put on by the Granny Connection of Columbus. A ticket purchase includes a light brunch with a bubbly mimosa and a hand or back massage, courtesy of Exhale With Hope. Attendees can browse a selection of new and gently used jewelry, purses and handbags, hair accessories, scarves and wall décor, donated by Granny Connection members and their friends.

Ann Jones, Granny Connection founder and group facilitator, says proceeds from the event will go toward medication, food and small business microloans for grandmothers in Zambia who care for children orphaned by AIDS. “These are women who have no social security, and they’re often trying to take care of as many as seven children,” she says. “The microloans include some business training, and we’ve had a 92 percent success rate of women who pay back these loans when they get their businesses going. It’s amazing.”

>> “I think my favorite memory is the red carpet walk-in we had. We rode in a convertible with the top down and then we got out and took that walk into (The Commons) and all the people watching you and taking your picture; you felt like a movie star.

I really liked that.” —Jill Mishler (center, white dress)

Children play in Mwinilunga, Zambia

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For more information contact the Granny Connection at 342-4680 or visit www. grannyconnection.org.

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(From left) Julia Carson ("Grace Misplaced"), Allison Wold ("Power Alley"), Kala Spann ("Hawaiian Puncher"), Wendy Cobb ("Fruitbat") and Tiffany Kapczynski She("DeKAPitator").

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By kelsey declue

photos by chet strange and courtesy of the diesel dollz

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group of women wearing colorful tights and roller skates grapples with each other as they careen around an oval track.

From the sidelines come shouts of encouragement: “Push, girl, push!” and “Go! Go! Go!” When one skater gets bumped and falls down, another quickly extends an arm to pull her up. The women look tough, but the smiles they flash and the help they offer one another reveal the true essence of the sport over which the team, known as the Diesel Dollz, bonds.

With the formation of the local league, Terrorz of Tiny Towns, in 2011, flat-track roller derby had arrived in Columbus. The 2014 season for the league’s competing team, the Diesel Dollz, began in March, and with each new season, the athletes see a widening fan base and increased interest from potential new skaters.

For those unfamiliar with the team and sport, bouts consist of two 30-minute halves during which two 12-member teams compete. Five skaters from each team take the track to skate in two-minute “jams” against one another. One player from each Erin Lynn (“Morticia At-ems”), center with purple helmet, helps jammer Kate Wilcox (“Semper Fiasco”), green helmet, make her way through the group during a recent home bout against Bloomington.

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team, called a jammer, tries to skate her way through the pack to score points. Her teammates are there to help her through the mass of skaters, while also blocking the opposing team’s jammer from scoring.

“It’s like playing offense and defense at the same time,” says Tiffany Kapczynski, a two-year Diesel Dollz member who skates under the pseudonym “deKAPitator.”

The Dollz participate in approximately

Kala Spann (“Hawaiian Puncher”), left, and Sarah Clark “Katniss Evermean”).

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Derby style—and we’re not talking big hats and mint juleps.

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Riedell Dart roller skates, $99, available at Columbus Skateland

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Want to Skate?

The Terrorz of Tiny Towns league currently has 11 new members and 19 bout-eligible skaters. To become bout-eligible, a skater must meet the health, skill and practice attendance requirements. Coach Adam “Mathlete” Bailey focuses the league’s two-hour, twice-weekly practices on teaching skaters a combination of conditioning and fitness drills, as well as strategy and rule knowledge.

nine bouts a season, which runs through the summer. Half of the bouts are played on the Dollz home turf — Columbus Skateland on Talley Road — and the other half are played at away locations throughout Indiana and Kentucky.

Kapczynski serves on the Terrorz of Tiny Towns board of directors and heads the events committee. A mother and full-time office assistant at Taulman Chiropractic, she says she enjoys the fitness, friendships and stress-relieving benefits of the sport. “It’s fun to have that (tough girl) persona,” Kapczynski says, referring to the stage names each skater takes to compete. “But overall, we’re pretty nice — on the track and on bout day.”

Regardless of how nicely the women play, the sport offers its fair share of dangers. Tale-

tha “Tailwhip” Baum, a Cummins employee and Columbus resident, is nursing an injury she received while skating. Baum broke her leg in three places and has since undergone three surgeries to repair the damage.

Despite the risks, however, she plans to get back in the rink when her leg is healed.

“This won’t keep me down,” Baum says, adding that she just bought a pair of new skates in anticipation of her return.

Kapczynski says roller derby has been described by some as a cross between NASCAR racing and football, and that notion, she allows, has some truth to it. “The way we practice and the way we work as a team challenges you,” she says.

Columbus resident Courtney Bell, an enrichment coordinator at Parkside Court

All league members must be at least 18 years of age, with health insurance and Women’s Flat Track Derby Association insurance. Each skater must pay monthly dues ($30), which help to fund venue rentals and bout hosting. For the 2014 season, a portion of dues also goes to Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit, exercise-only boxing program for Parkinson’s syndrome sufferers and their families.

For more information and requirements for joining the league, visit terrorzoftinytowns.com. To be a volunteer and league sponsor, contact terrorzrollerderby@gmail.com.

Kate Wilcox jams a member of Bloomington’s team.

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Retirement Community, was looking for a roller derby team and finally made time to attend the league’s “Booty Camp,” a threeday roller derby crash course that was held in January. Bell, who ran track and cross country while in college, says she had always wanted to play football. Now, she believes she is combining the best of each of those sports in roller derby.

For Bell, the team spirit shown within the league resembles the closeness she experienced with her collegiate track team. But what impresses her most about roller derby is the age range and professional diversity of the female skaters. A sampling of team members includes a teacher, an attorney, a Starbucks employee, a stay-at-home mom and a nurse.

“They are from all walks of life and all ages,” Bell says. League members range in age from 18 to 50 years. “You’re competing with them and against them. … Everyone is

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Part 2 in a Series

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DARED By paige langenderfer

Columbus’ history is peppered with legendary women. They have titles including movie star, actor, television producer, sculptor, chef, magazine publisher, newspaper executive and diplomat. Others lived modest lives, but all played a vital role in making Columbus the vibrant and thriving community it is today.

They dealt with social and racial injustice, fought for equal rights and for their voices to be heard. Some even lost their lives in the pursuit of benefiting others. These Columbus pioneers paved the road, creating a much smoother path for the women of today and the future.

To pay tribute to the accomplishments and sacrifices of these women, She magazine will feature profiles of historic women of Columbus in subsequent issues.

Here is the second in the series, “Women Who Dared.�

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A voice for the

Burhl Ellis

aging population Burhl Ellis had no idea of the significant impact she would have on Bartholomew County when she accepted a job as a secretary for a student working on his doctorate. The student’s thesis dealt with the aging population and what happened to older adults in a community. Ellis and the student worked on this project in a small house on Sixth Street. To cover the costs of the project, the two secured a contract with Cummins Inc. to have senior citizens drill holes in cap screws.

No one could have guessed that the work in that Sixth Street home would one day evolve into the extensive senior services programming offered in Bartholomew County today.

While working on his thesis, the student welcomed older adults to gather in the home. They played cards, talked about life and drilled the engine cap holes in the room they called “the hole factory.”

Columbus leaders noticed the value of a place for seniors to gather, and when the student’s work was complete they posted a job to fill the role of coordinating senior programming. When no one applied for the position, Ellis agreed to lead on a temporary basis. That was 1953. She retired as the director of Bartholomew County Senior Center in 1984.

In her 31 years of service, Ellis introduced numerous senior activities, headed the push for a larger facility and led dozens of seniors on trips around the country.

Her first duty as leader was to spearhead a houseto-house census of older adults in the county. The study looked at the needs of retirees, divided into five categories: recreation, health, education, employment and religion.

“Out of that study came all of the programs that we continue to offer today,” said Bob Pitman, director of the organization now known as Mill Race Center.

Following the study, Ellis led the opening of Indiana’s first senior center.

“Having gone through the work of opening a new facility, I know how hard she must have worked to anticipate all of the needs of the seniors, collect donaPrentess Smith tions and get support from the community,” Pitman said. “Burhl was a very strong person, but was also very caring and understood the needs of the seniors.”

Pitman, who assumed the director role when Ellis retired, said Mill Race Center moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility in he learned a lot from her example.

2011. The building was dedicated to Ellis.

“I really admired Burhl. Back in the 1950s, there weren’t very “As I look back on our history, I feel compelled to do the very many careers women could embark upon. She paved her own way best I can to uphold the leadership that Burhl started,” Pitman becoming the executive director of a significant social service agensaid. “I work very hard to continue building on her mission of cy,” he said. “She was a wonderful woman. From her I learned that providing opportunities for older adults to lead independent, I would need to develop a thick skin and that I would have to learn healthy and meaningful lives.” to make decisions that wouldn’t be well received by everyone.”

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Paving the way

for the African-American community Prentess Smith has been called the matriarch of African-American people in Columbus. Her parents, Henry and Nancy Taylor King, moved to Columbus in the late 1800s, making them one of the first black families to settle in Bartholomew County.

Smith grew up in a Columbus much different from today.

There were no organizations to promote diversity or holidays to celebrate ethnic leaders. In fact, diversity of any kind was most often met with intolerance.

For her first seven years of school, Smith had to walk a long distance to the one Columbus school she was allowed to attend. Her school had two rooms and an outhouse. In 1922 Columbus schools were integrated, and Smith joined a class of all white students.

Although she faced minimal issues at school, the same was not true in the community. She was forced to use restrooms specifically for African-Americans, she could only sit in the balcony at the three local movie theaters and many restaurants refused to serve her. Many decades later, Smith told a newspaper reporter about her experiences: “There was no restaurant that would serve us,” she said. “There was only one barber who would cut a black person’s hair, but that was only after business hours, and there were no beauty shops for black women. They had to go to Indianapolis.”

In a Republic article after her death, Charles Sims, senior pastor at Calvary Community Church, said Smith was an avid Baptist and served as a link between cultures in Columbus.

“She was a real bridge in the community,” Sims said. “She knew how to cross (cultural lines). She got along with all people.”

Lorraine Smith, director of the Columbus Human Rights Commission, said Prentess Smith was an example of perseverance and tenacity.

“She did not let racism and prejudice prevent her from becoming a part of the community in which she lived. She was truly courageous,” Lorraine Smith said. “Because she was firmly planted in the idea that she was part of this community, she was a prolific and strong volunteer in a community that was filled with segregation and prejudice when her family first moved to Columbus in the 19th century. Her presence served as living history and as a reminder that she was giving back to a community that greeted her family with prejudice.”

While Prentess Smith is known for being a member of Columbus’ first black family, she also is remembered for her generous spirit.

She volunteered at Columbus Regional Hospital for more than 35 years, helped deliver Meals on Wheels and served on boards for several community organizations, including Salvation Army, Family Services and Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center. She played the piano and taught Sunday school for more than 50 years at Second Baptist Church, which her parents helped found.

Smith died Oct. 9, 2005. She was 99. She had 10 children, 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren. *she

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Leading ladies Chamber event honors successful businesswomen By paige langenderfer

photos courtesy of columbus area chamber of commerce

After hosting the Women’s Professional Development Conference for nearly two decades, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new event to inspire and honor Columbus women in business.

The May 1 Women in Leadership Lunch will honor four women who have left a mark on the Columbus area business community. The event will feature lunch, an awards ceremony and testimonials by the honorees.

“The luncheon is a way to engage people and shine a spotlight on these smart, accomplished business leaders,” said Cindy Frey, chamber president. “We have so many outstanding examples of leadership in this community, many of which are my role models.”

In years past, the Women’s Professional Development Conference was a daylong event, but this year’s inaugural event is just two hours, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center “It’s harder to get women to commit to a full day out of the office,” Frey said. “We want to lift up these leaders and each other and go back to work.”

This year’s honorees were selected based on key values held by the chamber: professional excellence, integrity, collaboration, entrepreneurship and innovation. This year’s honorees are:

Jacque Douglas, a lifelong educator who will retire soon from Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. as its director of special projects. Douglas launched Dancing with the Stars Columbus Style, an event that has generated nearly $400,000 in revenue for programs that help families in need.

Tracy Embree, vice president of Cummins Inc. and president of Cummins Turbo Technologies. Along with her senior-level leadership post, Embree mentors others and is involved in the community.

Cindy Waddle, regional manager of Dora Hotels, has led Hotel Indigo’s collaborations with community groups like the Columbus Area Arts Council and Columbus Museum of Art and Design.

Lynne Hyatt, a third-generation merchant, is the owner of Lockett’s Ladies Shop. Her record of community service is lengthy and includes a rotation as president of the chamber’s board of directors.

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“These are real women who live and work in our community and who have made significant contributions to Columbus,” Frey said. “Hearing their stories of success and how they have incorporated these key values into their professional lives will inspire us all.”

Hyatt said she is honored to be among the first recipients.

Having co-chaired the founding committee of the Women’s Professional Development Conference, she said she is delighted that the event still meets the goals set nearly 20 years ago of mentoring, networking and highlighting examples of success.

“That first year there really weren’t many events like this,” Hyatt said. “It was kind of cutting edge at the time.”

The guest speaker that first year was Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley Inc. “We wanted to start things off with a bang,” Hyatt said. “It was a major success. Women were really excited about it.”

She opened Lockett’s Ladies Shop in 1989 and said she has occasionally faced opposition as a female business owner.

“I can remember going to the banks for a revolving line of credit, and there were a couple of them that didn’t want to have anything to do with me,” she said. “But that didn’t bother me. If anything it motivated me. Overall, though, Columbus has been a wonderful community to own a business in. The other local businesses have been very supportive and helpful, and I have met a lot of supportive people along the way.”

Hyatt said there is no magic bullet for success in business ownership.

“It’s a lot of hard work,” she said. “I would recommend working for somebody else first to learn as much as you can about the industry. The more experiences you can have the better. Network and build relationships with as many people and businesses as you can.”

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Women in Leadership Lunch WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 1 WHERE: Clarion Hotel and Conference Center COST: $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members REGISTRATION: Required by visiting www.columbusareachamber.com INFORMATION: www.columbusareachamber.com or kadams@columbusareachamber.com HONOREES/SPEAKERS: Jacque Douglas, Tracy Embree, Cindy Waddle and Lynne Hyatt *she

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Work in progress Girls and new program to support them are learning as they go By kelsey declue

photos by carla clark

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magine your body changing uncontrollably and an array of emotions washing over you throughout your day. You’re constantly inundated with information you’re not sure is true or false. You’re compared to beautiful women with personal stylists and trainers. Your every move is being judged, and anything you say or do could become the topic of a social media news-feed. On top of it all, you have too many obligations … to family, to school, to friends, to work.

It’s the life of an average teenage girl.

For many the daunting task of growing up hits a major roadblock – or at least a steep incline – during the ages of about 13 to 18.

However two Columbus women have started a group in hopes of empowering girls to handle the rough times, celebrate the good and do it all the healthiest way possible.

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Columbus residents and moms Lisa King and Coleen Sweany Fleming started Girls in Progress in January under the mission of “Teaching girls the value of identifying different emotions so they can retain control of their minds to have healthier bodies.” The group, which hosts its meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month, aims to be an adultsupervised peer support group and sounding board for junior high and senior high school students. The sessions will span different topics, ranging from peer pressure and social media to body image to motivation and work ethic. The hour-long meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at Exhale with Hope on 25th Street.

“I want it to be an open discussion for these girls,” said King. “Not only do I want them to learn things from me that can be helpful, but I learn from them also. These girls are always in some sort of structured session, whether it be school, sports, home, etc.

“I want to hear their voices. I want them to know that someone is listening to them and caring about what is being said.”

King and Fleming speak passionately about the trials that today’s teenagers a face and how it is a community’s responsibility to offer youth guidance and a helping hand.

“This is about helping them feel better about themselves,” Fleming said. “To help them gain that confidence to know that they’re beautiful inside and out no matter what and to give them the tools that they need to deal with all the negative things that come their way. It’s about the whole picture – a healthy mind and body.”

The cause is personal for King.

“This is something I’ve struggled with all my life,” she said. “I thought what better way to make a difference than educating, supporting and motivating young girls about what beauty really is.”

Five years ago, King weighed 300 pounds. She was pre-diabetic with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She suffered a stroke that served as what she calls “a wakeup call from God. “I woke up while in the hospital, and my kids at the time were 3 and 2 and were standing there at the end of the bed with a fear in their eyes I hope to never see again,” King said. “I knew at that moment if I didn’t do something, I

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Coleen Fleming, left, and Lisa King

The group listens as King describes her Dream Board.

(Clockwise, from left) Kyra Gates, Kacey Huff, Kynzee Gates, Victoria McAuliffe, Coleen Fleming and Lisa King.

was being very selfish and unjust to them. They are the world to me, so I made a change.”

King, who works at First Financial Bank, met Fleming, a certified personal trainer, during her quest to achieve a healthy body weight.

After attending a fitness class guided by Fleming, King struck up a conversation with the instructor, and the two hit it off.

“We realized that we both had a passion for this kind of thing,” Fleming said. “Lisa is an inspiration. She has always worked on hav-

ing confidence in herself no matter her size, and I admire that.”

After the first session, King said, she asked each girl to tell herself she’s beautiful when she wakes up every morning. “I also asked them to bring a friend to the next session,” she said with a smile.

After some hard work, the program is beginning to take off, according to the women.

“We have a lot of parents and friends of ours asking how they can help out,” Fleming said.

The group needs crafting and composition supplies, such as notebooks, pens, construction paper, etc. Fleming hopes to be able to create dream boards with the participants so they can set clear goals and be motivated to achieve them. Fleming also hopes to work with group members on healthy nutrition and exercise in future meetings.

“The most important thing is how the girls feel about themselves,” Fleming said. “This isn’t a weight loss group. It’s not even a fitness group.

It’s about valuing yourself and having that confidence so they can take care of their bodies.”

King said that although the group has started small, she sees amazing potential.

“At our last meeting after we introduced ourselves, I asked them what they hope to gain from the group and what beautiful really means to them,” King said. “The things they were saying were amazing. These girls are already beautiful, but they don’t know how beautiful they really are.” *she

More information on Girls in Progress can be found on the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/girlsnprogress. The group is free and open to any girl age 13 to 18.

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On your mark, get set, eat Fuel your body well when training for long runs By gretchen mckay

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f you’re training for an upcoming marathon, no doubt you’re putting in some pretty long runs by now. You’re probably also becoming slightly obsessed not just with getting in the required mileage but also with what you’re putting in your body to fuel those exhausting, extended workouts.

Eat poorly in the weeks leading up to an endurance event such as a marathon, experts say, and your performance surely will suffer. Poor food choices can lead to an athlete feeling tired and unable to train hard, which in turn can lead to a disappointing race. To that end, the best source of energy for long-distance runners is carbohydrates, which should make up about 65 percent of your diet during training.

Some foods are better than others when it comes to the recovery process. A daily diet full of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and only the occasional sweet will ensure that your muscles have enough fuel when you hit the road running.

The general rule after a long run is to eat a 300-to-400-calorie snack/meal composed of carbohydrates and protein in the 4:1 ratio within the first 30 to 60 minutes. That is, 4 grams of carbohydrates for every 1 gram of protein. Carbs post-workout reset your blood-sugar levels to normal and help shuttle protein and nutrients to the muscle cells.

The reason you need to eat those carb-heavy calories fairly quickly is that your body is most receptive to receiving carbs, converting them into glycogen and storing the glycogen in the muscles within the first hour or so after exercise. Some studies, in fact, have shown that muscles store two to three times more glycogen during this period than during a meal eaten several hours after a workout.

You also need a bit of protein to help repair the microtears your muscles endure during training and stimulate the development of new tissue, but not too much or it will start to slow the digestion of carbs. In other words, that big plate of scrambled eggs with corned-beef hash and toast is a no-no, whereas pancakes are a definite yes.

One good recipe for such is the pumpkin pancakes (see recipe below). Made with wholewheat flour and canned pumpkin to eliminate oil and cut the fat, a serving of four small pancakes has just 256 calories. And because it meets the 4:1 ratio (12 grams of carbs and 3 grams of protein) and is low on fiber, you’ll avoid the dreaded post-run stomachache. Plus, it’s perfect for sharing.

Other healthful options could be something as simple as a bowl of oatmeal with some fruit on top, pumpkin or tomato soup with a piece of bread for dunking, or a plate of pasta minus the fatty meatballs.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Nutrition (per pancake): 64 calories, 12 grams carbohydrates, 1.6 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, .8 grams total fat.

Batter can be kept refrigerated for up to five days. And pancakes can be frozen and reheated.

2 eggs 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1¾ cup reduced-fat milk or skim milk ½ cup pureed pumpkin, canned works fine 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Makes 20 4-inch pancakes

With a hand beater, beat eggs until fluffy. Then beat in all other ingredients until smooth. Using a hot, nonstick skillet (if not you may need to add butter or oil, not included in nutrition facts) pour enough batter (about 2 tablespoons) into the skillet to make a 4-inch pancake.

Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, flip, and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until done.

Serve hot. Top with fresh fruit, fruit puree or syrup

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Zucchini Farro Cakes,

two ways

Farro is a healthy, whole grain that dates back to biblical times.

It’s a great source of vitamins and nutrients, as well as protein and fiber. Here, it’s molded into pancakes with bread crumbs, egg and shredded zucchini.

3½ cups shredded zucchini (about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups cooked and cooled farro 3 large eggs 3 green onions, white and light green parts, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 cup bread crumbs (I used panko) 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour or standard whole-wheat flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed

Makes 10 to 12 Cakes

In a bowl, toss zucchini with ½ teaspoon salt and set aside for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain by squeezing zucchini in cheesecloth or a fine-weave kitchen towel. When finished, you should be left with about 1½ cups of relatively dry shredded zucchini.

In a large bowl, combine farro, eggs, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, green onions, parsley, thyme, bread crumbs, flour, garlic and zucchini. Stir well and let stand for 5 minutes. Knead the mixture a few times with your hands, then form 3-inch patties, about ¾-inch thick, and place on a plate to await cooking.

Line a large plate with paper towels. Pour olive oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and almost shimmering, put 4 of the patties in the pan and cook until bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the second side for 3 to 4 minutes. Place cooked cakes on the lined plate to drain any excess oil. Repeat with remaining patties, adding a little extra oil as needed between batches if the cakes begin to stick.

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Egg and bean burrito,

Nutrition: 445 calories, 47 grams carbohydrates.

with avocado and yogurt-lime sauce

The recipe calls for four tortillas, but I got six burritos out of the egg mixture. Great to wrap in foil as a to-go breakfast. ¼ cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, cut into small dice 1 small jalapeno chili pepper, cut into small dice ½ teaspoon ground cumin 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 4 eggs, mixed with a fork 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 whole-wheat tortillas ½ cup shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo

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Serves

In a small bowl, mix together the 4 to 6 yogurt and lime juice.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and chili pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the cumin and beans and stir. When the beans are hot, add the eggs and cook until fluffy, stirring with a fork.

Season with salt. Turn off heat.

Toast tortillas for 1 to 2 minutes in a dry pan over medium heat, or place them under the broiler until they puff. Lay out tortillas and divide the egg mixture evenly among them. Top with an even amount of the cheese, avocado and yogurt mixture. Roll up and top with salsa or pico de gallo.

Quick and spicy ginger-peanut noodles with cucumbers and tat soi

So long as it’s whole grain, pasta is a great recovery dish for runners because it contains easily digestible carbs that help you restock spent glycogen (energy) stores. You can make this easy peanut sauce ahead, though you won’t want to dress the noodles until just before serving. For added protein, toss with cooked, shredded chicken or top with a sliced hard-boiled egg.

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Thomas L. Jackson, MD • Lucretia A. Johnson, LA ¼ cup toasted sesame oil ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup smooth peanut butter Serves 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 4 to 6 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic paste Kosher salt ½ pound whole-grain or whole-wheat thin spaghetti or angel hair 3 to 4 cups tat soi leaves, or any other baby green, washed and dried 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and cut crosswise thinly (about 1½ cups) In food processor, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, ginger, rice vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and chili-garlic paste. Process until well mixed and smooth, scraping down sides once or twice. It will be emulsified but fairly liquid. Refrigerate dressing if not using right away.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, following package directions. Drain (but don’t rinse) the pasta and let it sit in the strainer, tossing occasionally, until it’s no longer hot and wet, 15 to 20 minutes. It should be bouncy but sticky.

Put pasta in mixing bowl and season with ¼ teaspoon salt.

Add most of the greens and all of the cucumbers. Drizzle with about 7 to 8 tablespoons of the dressing and mix well. Taste and add more dressing if necessary. Serve at room temperature, garnished with the remaining greens. *she

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Cold weather lingers, even inside

By Tim coriden

As I write this column, I am desperately pleading hopeful that our weather will have improved drastically by the time it is published. This winter has been as brutal and long as any that I can recall, and for me, I feel that is saying something. Growing up at my house, there were many rules, but the one that drove me crazy was the following: “We don’t turn the heat on until Thanksgiving – no exceptions.”

With each first pre-Thanksgiving snowflake, I would attempt to adjust the thermostat, but the strange sound of the furnace starting up would always doom my efforts. The thermostat would be turned off, and I would be admonished for breaking the house rule. Each time I was admonished, I would argue that the rule made no sense and was meaningless.

My parents would invariably respond: “We at least know that you kids will be thankful for something on Thanksgiving.” To add to my frustration, the cold did not seem to bother my sister nearly as much.

I would argue that I could see my breath upon waking in the mornings. Mom would remind me where extra blankets were kept. I would maintain that not turning on the central heat was barbaric, and Dad would recommend that I warm up by the fire before going to bed.

This rule wasn’t for teaching the kids to be thankful, I would claim, but was more about my parents being thrifty.

They would respond that the cost savings were merely a nice benefit. My mother grew up on a farm, the second oldest of a slew of siblings/farmhands. My father grew up in The Region of northwest Indiana. They had each experienced worse, so between them, there was little empathy, and no sympathy, for my plight.

During the month of November, my parents’ dinner guests would often wear their winter coats throughout the evening – including during the meal. Their friends learned over the years that

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“no exceptions” applied at all times, to all people. As I look back on it, they seemed to have fewer friends in the autumn months.

Today, the rule is still in effect. My kids wear extra layers when visiting their grandparents during football season. Disturbing to me and similar to my sister, my kids don’t seem to be bothered by the frigid interior temperatures. When I point out to my parents that my sister and I are out of the house and the heat is still off before Thanksgiving, I do so reaffirming my belief that they are thrifty. Dad reminds me that the same door that I used to walk into the house can also be used to walk out of the house. *she

Tim Coriden, the son of Columbus residents Terry and Kitty Coriden, is an attorney with Coriden Coriden Andrews and Glover LLC. He lives in Columbus with his wife and their two sons.

*This will be my last column for She magazine. The experience has been quite enjoyable over the years, even cathartic at times. I will miss writing the articles, but being both a private and boring person, I fear that Kelsey has elicited from me all the stories worth your time. I appreciate the thoughts and critiques of readers, and like you, I am excited to read stories from new columnists. Thanks and take care.

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just a minute

Recommended reading

“Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book,”

by Diane Muldrow. $9.99

Healthy habits

Adult acne is caused by the same things that cause teen acne: excess skin oil and bacteria. Any changes in hormones, including those brought on by pregnancy and menstruation, can trigger excess oil. Women who smoke also seem to be more prone to acne. Medicated creams with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha-hydroxy acid are the first treatments to try. Retinoids – Vitamin A-based creams – also work to unclog hair follicles.

Your doctor can prescribe stronger creams, or other medications that help, such as antibiotics, oral retinoids or androgen blockers. —webmd.com

Landscape logic

Whether or not you care for the company of bees, they are important pollinators of crops such as apples, berries and melons. Keep your landscape bee-friendly by using best practices for landscape design and pest control. When enacting a pest-control method on a certain species, be sure to target only that pest, in its most vulnerable stage, using the least-toxic method. Need help?

Purdue Extension has the resources.

—Extension educator Kris Medic

Out and about

So you thought high school was your last chance to experience the excitement of prom? Think again and grab a dress – you’re invited to the second annual Columbus Adult Prom. This 21-and-over event raised money for the Child Abuse Prevention Program. The dance runs from 7 to 11 p.m. April 26 at the Factory 12 Event Loft. Tickets are $30. For more information visit capadultprom.com or contact Casey Boilanger at 372-3745.

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A humorous “guide to life” for grownups. One day, Diane Muldrow, a longtime editor of the iconic Little Golden Books, realized that, despite their whimsical appearance, there was hardly a real-life situation that hadn't been covered in the more than 70-year-old line of children’s books — from managing money, to the importance of exercise, to finding contentment in the simplest things.

In this age of debt, depression and diabetes, could we adults use a refresher course in the gentle lessons from these adorable books? Yes, we could. Muldrow’s humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life (“Don't forget to enjoy your wedding!” “Be a hugger.” “Sweatpants are bad for morale.”), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these beloved children's books. Among those referenced are “The Poky Little Puppy,” “Pantaloon,” “Mister Dog,” “Nurse Nancy,” “We Help Mommy,” “Five Pennies to Spend” and “The Little Red Hen.” The Golden greats of children's illustration are represented as well: Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Eloise Wilkin, J. P. Miller and Mary Blair.

Sure to bring memories and a smile, this book is a perfect gift for baby boomers, upcoming grads, lovers of children's literature — or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines.

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