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It’s May and we had a long, cold winter followed by a tumultuous, wet spring, so I’m betting you feel like I do and you’re more excited than ever to be able to enjoy the outdoors.Well, you’re in luck because that’s what a major part of this issue

is about. There are tons of ways to enjoy Columbus in the summer-time, whether you’ve got the athletic bug or you’re just looking for fun activities for the family.Check out our stories on co-ed recreational leagues and leagues for

women only. Saving money and forgoing the family vacation this summer? We’ve rounded up some great options for your summer staycation. Find out how to become a tourist in your own town and learn some neat family activities to make everyone feel refreshed from the monotony of daily life.On a related note, I’m also ecstatic to introduce the teams for our

latest healthy lifestyle promotion — She is a Healthy Mom. These mother/daughter/daughter-in-law teams will be hitting the gym and local streets and trail systems, getting active and healthy with expert trainers from Tipton Lakes Athletic Club by their sides.I’ll have you know, I decided it was time to pony up and further

practice what I preach, so I, too, will be participating with my mom in this season’s promotion. The real story is about the contestants you’ll meet on the following pages, but this time I’ll be there to share the pain. My mom, Kim, well she’s a great sport. I mean, c’mon, she had to know I wouldn’t let her out of this one.With all these recreational sports, fun family activities and the

weight loss promotion, we women will need some cute clothes to be active in, right? Check out our story on the latest fitness fashion trends.Of course, we’re also not shy of the usual inspirational and inter-

esting profiles of women in the community. This issue we catch up with Columbus native Maria Souza-Eglen and meet Columbus’ only female chiropractor, Mandy Wyant.There’s much to read and then much to do, so I’ll quit rambling and

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They’re ready to put in the time and hard work, lose a little weight and get healthy. They are the mother-daughter teams for “She is a Healthy Mom,” a new two-month program that kicks off today.Five teams of two will exercise with trainers at Tip-

ton Lakes Athletic Club, learn about proper nutri-tion and compete in twice-monthly challenges to accumulate points. The points combined with the

percentage of fat loss will determine the winning team.She is a Healthy Mom is sponsored by Taulman

Chiropractic, Red Lips Boutique, St. Francis Medi-cal Group, Dr. Max Henry, Fair Oaks Mall, Coca-Cola Smartwater and TLAC.Stay tuned for coverage next month of the teams’

progress. Now, let’s meet them:

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Married life and a new baby boy have taken their toll on Kelley’s body, and she’s ready to take it back.

“I ran the mini-marathon in Indianapolis four years ago, and that was really the last big thing I did to push myself,” Kelley said. “You just let life get in the way, and I need to get that motivation back.”

Her mom, Jill, suggested the contest, and the two decided it was a great way for both of them to get in shape.

“Alone we might not find the chance to do what we need to do, but together we are accountable to each other and we can push each other,” Jill said.

The two described themselves as pretty competitive.

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Nita wanted to find a way for her and her busy daughter to spend more time together, and the Healthy Mom contest pro-vided the perfect opportunity.

“With her being a mom and going to school full time, I don’t get to see her very much anymore,” Nita said.

The duo is going in without specific goals but rather wants to put the most they can into the challenge and be proud of what-ever the result.

“We both want to lose weight,” said Kelsey, a mom and nursing student at IUPUC. “And I want her to feel more confident and know that she can do anything she puts her mind to,” said Nita, who works for Salin Bank.

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Pam and her daughter, Amy, are fans of the reality show “Big-gest Loser” and figured She is a Healthy Mom would give them a similar experience without the invasiveness of a television cam-era recording their every move.

“We wanted a fun way to lose weight and help each other do it,” Amy said.

“I’d like to lose weight and become stronger and healthier,” said Pam, a pharmacist.

“And I’d like to fit in some smaller clothes and gain more confi-dence,” said Amy, a CT technician at Columbus Regional Hospi-tal. “I think the confidence is the biggest thing for me.”

The mother-daughter duo has always had a special relationship. Amy is the oldest of Pam’s three daughters, and she was born on her birthday, which also happened to be Mother’s Day this year.

“Every year we celebrate together,” Amy said. “We’ve always been a close family.”

Both Pam and Amy commented that they’ll enjoy motivating each other and that they work well together.

“This will really test that though,” Pam said with a laugh. “We’re looking forward to it.”

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Theresa and her daughter-in-law, Luciana, wanted a program that would jump-start them on a life change and not just a quick fix for weight loss.

“I’m getting older,” Theresa said. “And I don’t want to get frail. I want to stay strong and stay active as I age.”

Luciana, a dentist, recently moved back to Columbus, and the two have grown closer as a result.

“This will bring us even closer together, and it should be a lot of fun,” she said.

Luciana said she’s looking to gain some strength and also lose a little weight.

“I think it’ll make me more confident, too.”

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Kathy saw an advertisement for She is a Healthy Mom in The Republic and placed it in front of her daughter during a family get-together.

“I said, ‘Cool, let’s do it,’” Tiffany said. “I live in Seymour, and there just aren’t opportunities like this there.”

“And I want to tone up, lose weight and be able to chase my grandkids,” said Kathy, a materials manager for Cummins Inc.

Tiffany, a graphic designer, also wants more energy so that she can better coach her youngest’s softball team.

The two have been close “on and off” over the years. “It fluctu-ates with where you are in your life,” Tiffany said.

“Now that she had kids, she understands what I went through more,” Kathy said, with a laugh.

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Out of an adolescent interest stemmed a grow-ing passion, a career both entertaining and help-ing others, and a partner in life for Columbus na-tive Maria Souza-Eglen.She caught the theater bug while at Columbus

North High School and earned her bachelor’s de-gree in fine arts from Purdue University, where she also met her now husband, Tyler Eglen, when the two were cast in the same play.Souza-Eglen credits John Johnson and Janie

Gordon for “infecting her” by giving her the op-portunity to participate in a production of “Cin-derella” her junior year in high school.

“Maria came to the theater program late for a student, but she really took to it,” said Johnson. “Her parents were always big supporters of the arts, but I was surprised at how well she took to it, as she was more of an academia student.“She would bring the same depth and under-

standing of her coursework to whatever produc-tion she was involved with at the time. Not only that, I had the opportunity to share the stage with her, and her acting skills as a professional were amazing,” he said.Since then she says she has not been able to get

enough of acting and the theater.

For Maria Souza-Eglen ‘the play’s the thing’ wherein she finds

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First act,second scene


Opposite page and below: A series of plays from Souza-Eglen’s time at Purdue University and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.


“I love the way the theater sparks conversation and causes people to think. It preserves and encourages history, and is an entertaining edu-cational tool that allows people to es-cape, laugh, cry, think and connect,” she said.Souza-Eglen met her husband in a

production of “Romeo and Juliet” at Purdue. They got to know each other better at a cast party after one of the performances, and the rest, according to her, “is history.”

Stage-StruckAfter graduating in 2008, Souza-

Eglen trained with The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey and went through an intensive program where she learned all aspects of theater, from on-stage dynamics to running the ticket booth.After marrying in October of last

year, the couple began thinking about the next step in their lives and decided it was only logical to move back home to be closer to their families. They

chose Indianapolis, a middle ground between Kokomo and Columbus where their families reside.“We wanted to make family time

a priority since we had missed so much,” she said.Souza-Eglen attributes much of her

success so far to her parents and close-knit family. The daughter of Matt and Tracy Souza, she says they taught her to be empathetic toward others, to live honestly and be fair, and that it is OK to follow your dreams. Her

Souza-Eglen in a scene from “Strawberries in January.”

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parents cheer her on, give advice on her theatrical endeavors and remain a great inspiration in her life.Souza-Eglen has a passion for clas-

sical theater, which gets her excited about some upcoming projects in In-dianapolis.Since February, she has been filling

in at Cathedral High School for the theater director and has had the op-portunity to work with the students on contemporary Shakespeare scenes. She says it has been wonderful to be in the classroom again.

a claSSical educationShe is also a member of the creative

team for a new theater company, Eclectic Pond. The group is composed of young actors, directors, design-ers and educators who want to bring classical works to life for young au-diences. It will help teachers present Shakespeare in a fast-paced, upbeat performance to keep students’ atten-tion.The program also will come with a

curriculum guideline and workshops to enable teachers to include it in

their lesson plans.On the acting side of the biz, Sou-

za-Eglen is busy rehearsing for In-dianapolis Civic Theatre, where she plays a chorus girl with a twist, in the play “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” which claims to be a “riot-ous homage to the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday.”Her husband is also in the produc-

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of fantastic roles,” Souza-Eglen said. “Since August, I have had the opportunity to play Doro-thy in ‘Dorothy Returns’ at The Children’s Museum of India-napolis, Ophelia in ‘Hamlet’ and Eliza Doolittle in ‘Pygmalion,’ all with different production com-panies.”As far as the future goes, Souza-

Eglen sees herself continuing to act onstage as well as furthering her education in order to teach theater at the college level, but she feels there is much more to learn before she is ready for that step.“I tend to be drawn to the

school setting, where the focus is more on the process, growth and education more so than the

profit or good reviews,” she said.Her advice for young (or old) thes-

pians?“Read. Read as many plays as you

can get your hands on. The aver-age play can read in about an hour,” Souza-Eglen said. “Keep a log of the plays, playwrights, monologues, characters and topics that interest you. And never assume you know it all.“Trust your instincts and enjoy

every moment because it really is fleeting.”She said she is constantly educating

herself on the business and all that it entails to be prepared for whatever changes come her way.

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Take itoutside


Now that the weather has warmed, Columbus’ parks, ball dia-monds and links will be teeming with residents eager to enjoy the fun of sports.Whether you fancy a club, bat or ball — or you’re not sure

which one — Bartholomew County has plenty of opportunities for everyone from the avid enthusiast to the casual player on either co-ed teams or ladies-only leagues.Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides many

options for participatory sports, and one that continues to gain popularity is kickball.The program requires that only three of the nine players be

women, so if you want to get back to your elementary school roots, grab some friends and consider starting a team. The spring kickball league has already started and plays on Tues-day evenings. Registration for the fall league opens July 5, and games begin in late August.

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The cost is $175 per team, and there are six games and a tournament. The league is strictly recreational with no umpires, but Patrick Senn, Parks and Recreation sports coordinator, said it’s always a good time and everyone has a lot of fun.“I joined because it gives me an oppor-

tunity to interact with friends outside of work while getting a little bit of exercise,” said Columbus resident Andrea Best.Other options include softball and soc-

cer, and even the volleyball leagues take advantage of the summer season and play outside at Clifty Park.The cost for volleyball is $100 per team,

and there are six games. Registration ends this month for the summer league, so gather your team quickly if you’re interested. The volleyball program also runs fall, winter and spring leagues. The Monday and Thursday night teams are unofficiated and cost $145 per team. The Tuesday night officiated teams cost $195.Have a ballPerhaps you like the idea of kicking

a ball, but want something a bit more competitive? The Wednesday night co-ed soccer league begins at 6 p.m. May 25. Women can sign up individually for $50 per person, and they are placed on a team. The teams play eight games with a single elimination tournament.Arguably the most popular team sport

for area women is softball. The Colum-bus Softball Association has a summer season that goes from April until the end of July, and the co-ed teams play on Thursday and Friday nights. The teams play 12 games, and they have a single elimination tournament that lasts into August.The less intense fall league starts at the

end of August and lasts eight weeks with no tournament. The team with the best record at the end of the season is the winner.Best said she looks forward to the sum-

mer sports leagues because she gets tired of being trapped inside all day during the winter and at work.“I appreciate the opportunity to get

outside and interact,” she said.She also is involved in another ris-

ing sports trend — flag football. Young women are reviving their interest and breaking those high school powder-puff stereotypes.Best said the women’s flag football

league is fun because it gives her a sense


of pride to show that women can play, too. “It is quite competitive, and we get to think strategically to create plays, in addition to the exercise factor.”Looking for something a little lower

impact?Ladies golf leagues abound at area

courses. At Otter Creek the ladies-only league is open to women of all ages and runs from early May through late Oc-tober, or as long as the weather allows. The women meet Tuesdays at noon, and the cost to play is $23 each week for 18 holes with a cart. There is a $10 fee to join the league, and women can join at any time.golf, of courSePat Vails, president of the league, said

the women draw numbers and typi-cally divide into groups of three. Then they put $2 in a pot and compete for the winnings. They use a points sys-tem based on individual handicaps, and each birdie, par, bogey and double bogey is awarded a certain number of points. She said they have women of all different skill levels, and they typically have at least 16 players each week.

Vails said she enjoys the camaraderie of the other women, and they have a dinner and scramble tournament at the end of the season.Greenbelt Golf Course has a Friday

league that begins in May as well. The ladies league has $15 dues, and then each week they pay $10 for greens fees and $6 for a cart.Greenbelt pro Steve Cohen said each

Friday the women have a new fun for-mat. They draw numbers to divide into groups and play games. They also play a poker game based on their scores at the end of the round. If they score two fives and three sixes, that would be a full house. They put their money in a pot each Friday, and to the victor goes the spoils.“It’s just for fun,” Cohen said. “It’s more

of a social thing.”He said women join throughout the

summer, and they often have a group of teachers who begin playing in June after school ends. The club also hosts the annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament, and they have a big pitch-in scramble tournament before school starts again in the fall.

JuSt for funFor information on outdoor recre-

ation leagues:• Otter Creek Ladies Golf League Pat Vails, president 372-3131• Greenbelt Ladies Golf League Steve Cohen 376-2684• Columbus Parks and Recreation Department Donner Center 376-2680• Columbus Softball Association 379-4872• Columbus Flag Football Larry Compton [email protected]• Ceraland Derek Huffman 377-7747


When it comes to chiropractic care in the Columbus market, Mandy Wyant is breaking both gender and age norms.The city has 11 certified chiropractors, and about

half of them are over the age of 40. In her late 20s and female, the Avon native is excited to be bringing a dif-ferent perspective by opening her own practice near downtown.“There was definitely a niche here for me,” Wyant

said.It’s not that she is breaking into a male-dominated

field — 60 percent of the graduates in her Logan Col-lege of Chiropractic class were female.“It’s like any health care field these days,” she said.

“Things have definitely evened out.”However, the lack of female chiropractors isn’t what

attracted Wyant and her husband, Drew, to the area. After obtaining her bachelor of science degree at De-Pauw University, Wyant pursued her chiropractic de-gree at Logan College in St. Louis, where the couple lived until she graduated in 2010.

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“We don’t prescribemedication because we’re about treating a problem,

not covering it up.”

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“We always knew we wanted to move back to Indiana. We’ve always liked Columbus,” she said. “To us, it has both a city vibe and that rural, small-town feel.“We were really excited to hear about all

the progress going into the downtown. It’s rare to find a community these days that in-vests in reviving its downtown and keeping it relevant.” When she decided to open her

own practice, the first order of busi-ness was to network with Columbus’ established chiropractors and introduce herself to her downtown professional neighbors.“Everyone has been so nice and welcom-

ing,” she said. “It has been a truly enjoyable experience.”She opened Wyant Family Chiropractic

in March in office space inside Aimers Chiropractic on the corner of 10th and Washington streets.cHange of planSWyant didn’t settle on her profession

until her junior year at DePauw. She and Drew met thanks to a mutual love of and participation in track and cross country. Drew was actually looking into chiropractic medicine, while she was pursuing a de-gree in biochemistry. As she began to learn more about her future husband’s then-career interest, she devel-oped a love of chiropractic and decided to pursue it.“My course load for bio-

chem matched very well with what you needed, so the switch-over was very easy,” Wyant said.Her husband took another

route and decided to capitalize on his passion and natural talent for running and managed a run-ning store in St. Louis.A chiropractic job-shadow position dur-

ing a winter term at DePauw solidified her passion for the field, and she knew she’d

found her dream job.“It was just a really positive, exciting envi-

ronment,” she said. “I felt like I fit there.”Working toWard WellneSSShe strives to operate her business the

same way by really connecting with patients and not just helping them with adjustments when something gets out of line. She uses a preven-

tion and wellness approach to give her clients the tools they need to prevent those aches, pains and subsequent adjustments.

“I think anyone in the health care field can say we’re all working to put ourselves out of business,” she said. “If we can solve the prob-lems before they start, that’s ob-viously ideal.”Wyant operates her business in a

50/50 format of adjustments ver-sus preventive care. She specializes

in two areas, headaches and endur-ance athlete injuries — one based on a personal struggle, the other a personal love.“Growing up, I had sleep problems,

and I got a lot of headaches,” Wyant said. “I thought it was normal to get

three or four headaches a week.“It’s amazing how many issues stem

back to your muscular/skeletal sys-tem.”She said the most common stereotype

associated with chiropractors is that you have to have a problem before you

schedule an appointment.“People think, oh I’ve hurt my back, I’ll

go see a chiropractor,” Wyant said. “Adjust-ments are only part of what we do.”She said she tries to help clients realize

they don’t have to live with their pain or rely on medication to keep it under control.“I want people to know that they can be

mobile,” she said. “We don’t prescribe med-ication because we’re about treating a prob-lem, not covering it up.”


When Wyant gets a new patient, she spends the first ap-pointment assessing the client’s condition via interviews, neurological tests and X-rays. The neurological part of that can sound daunting, but basically it involves assessing re-flexes, sensation and muscle strength.“When I review everything and come up with a diagnosis,

I’m very big on education,” she said. “I like to go over every-thing with the patient and really make sure they understand my assessment and my recommendations and how their body is functioning.“Then we can move forward with treatment.”New patient Carrie Dayhoff said Wyant’s enthusiasm for

her job and concern for her patients are what she appreci-ates most.“She takes pride in her what she does, and it shows with the

education that she provided me about the care that I have received from her,” Dayhoff said. “I’m not talking about just papers for you to read on your own. She sits with you and shows you models and diagrams of how you should be mov-ing and the way you are currently moving today.”Outside of work, Wyant and her husband enjoy spending

time outdoors and exercising their dog, Hagar. They are members of the Columbus Running Club and participate in community endurance events, such as the Circle K 5K and Tour de Trails.“We love the park systems here, and we’re really looking

forward to the summer farmers market,” Wyant said. “We’re just excited to be a part of the community.”

The Wyants’ dog, Hagar.Wyant and husband, Drew.


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The official start of summer is just weeks away. What are your vacation plans? With gas prices on the rise, why not plan a getaway without actually getting away?Though it sounds clichéd, summer is synonymous

with sun and fun. And though you may not make it to the beach this year, there are plenty of adventures waiting in your backyard.Why not plan an afternoon picnic at an area park?

Many parks offer playgrounds and the convenience of picnic tables or space for spreading out a blanket. Cindy Frey, associate director of the Columbus Area Visitors Center, says Columbus’ parks, many of which are connected by the People Trails, are a huge draw for local families.“Our playgrounds and our parks are world-class,

from Mill Race to Freedom Field to some of the small-er playgrounds in our town,” said Frey. “For family fun, as people are really interested in being more active, the ability to go on a hike or skate or ride your bike is important.”Camping is an all-time favorite activity for many

couples and families. Whether you like a few mod-ern conveniences or prefer to rough it, check out area parks and choose a camping site that offers the ame-nities you seek and activities your family enjoys. State parks, from Brown County to Spring Mill, offer a va-riety of activities suitable for all ages, from hiking to horseback riding.grab a paddleJust north of Columbus is Blue’s Canoe Livery. Sev-

en- and nine-mile canoe and kayak trips take you down the Driftwood River and allow you to trade the buzz of the city for the tranquility of nature for a few hours. Blue’s also offers abundant areas for picnick-ing and overnight camping. Located right next door is Heflin County Park, which also offers hiking, fishing and camping.For couples who are up for a little road trip, the

grounds and gardens on the campus of the Indianap-olis Museum of Art offer a quiet, beautiful afternoon escape. Whether you tour the Oldfields-Lilly House and Gardens, take a leisurely stroll through the Nature Park or opt for a late afternoon Meditation Walk, the IMA offers several outdoor activities free of charge.Every Friday, from June through August, IMA’s Sum-

mer Nights Film Series features a variety of films on the outdoor amphitheater. Moviegoers are encour-aged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments; however, no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Say you are up for touring historic buildings and

landmarks, but don’t care to leave city limits? Why not check out the Miller House and Garden, home of the late J. Irwin and Xenia Miller. Exemplifying American

modernism, the home has tours that may be booked through IMA or the Columbus Area Visitors Center.come on doWnColumbus’ downtown is definitely the place to be

this summer. Starting in June, 9 a.m. to noon on Satur-days, shop for fresh veggies and flowers at the Farmers Market. NeighborFest concerts are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Additional up-coming events include the annual block party, art fest, hospice concert and Scottish festival.Even if you choose to stay home, several activities

can offer that getaway feel.• Consider hosting a themed cookout with neigh-

bors and friends. Allow the children to help choose a theme, decorate and plan the menu. One idea could be to bring the beach to your backyard. Invite guests to wear their goofiest beach gear, light the backyard with tiki torches and bring in tropical flowers and plants to decorate the patio and tables. If your backyard lends itself to the space needed, set up a beach area with sand from a local home improvement store.• Games are another staycation staple, and one

needn’t spend big to have big fun. Gather the kids and go back to basics. Challenge them to a game of tag, backyard bowling with pop cans or a scavenger hunt. If your children are older, why not try a game of horse-shoes, lawn darts or corn hole.• Perhaps you want the fun of camping with the con-

venience of bailing to a warm, dry place if a storm pops up. Camp out in your backyard. Roast s’mores and tell stories.• A staycation idea that helps the environment? Go

green and plant a garden. Whether it is one of just flowers, veggies or both, a garden is not only a great way to get back to nature, but can be a learning expe-rience for children and adults. Plus, you can reap the rewards.Lastly, rainy days don’t have to dampen your stayca-

tion; just improvise. Spend the day creating works of art and at the end of the day, host a family art show complete with refreshments. find tHe fun• Columbus area events and festivals: www.colum-

bus.in.us• IMA’s Summer Nights Film Series and Tours: www.

imamuseum.org• Blue’s Canoe Livery: bluescanoelivery.com or 526-

9851• Local parks: www.columbus.in.gov/parks-index.

php• Indiana state parks: www.stateparks.com/in.html

Stay put!Summer adventure can be

found right on your doorstep

by Jennifer Willhite

Guidance on a bridal hairdo for the big day

Up or down?

by Samantha CritChell | ap faShion Writer

NEW YORK — Maybe that first call a bride-to-be makes after finding her fairy tale wedding gown shouldn’t be to her mother. Maybe it should be to her hairdresser.The process for perfect tresses can

take six months, says stylist Ted Gib-son. “Six months means you can do whatever you want. You can grow it, cut it, grow it out again if you don’t like it,” he says.But, he adds, there’s no point in hav-

ing the hair conversation with your stylist until the dress is selected.The neckline matters most, but so

does the overall silhouette, as well as the formality of the gown, explains Gibson, who has salons in Manhattan and Washington.Giovanni Giuntoli of Redken says he

also likes to get in on the selection of the veil or other head piece.“A busy dress, you want simple hair.

A simple dress, you want more dra-matic hair,” says Prive founder Lau-rent Dufourg. “You want to comple-ment the mood, but be opposite, too. An elegant dress should have elegant hair, and a sexy dress, sexy hair.”Dufourg says brides certainly should

step up their look, but never stray from what they feel comfortable with. They’re the ones, after all, who have to live with the photos for many years.“Remember, it’s not a photo shoot or

fashion show, it’s a wedding,” he says.The Associated Press asked Gib-

son, hair guru of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” Giuntoli, known as Redken’s bridal expert, and celebrity stylist Du-fourg, who splits his time between his Manhattan and Los Angeles salons, for hairstyle tips and suggestions.• For a frothy strapless gown with

layers of tulle and ribbons, Dufourg says: “You can wear your hair up or all

back. The perfect look … is to slick the hair back and do a beautiful braid on the side, maybe you could even put flowers in the braid.”

That braid is a very youthful look, he adds. An alternative would be to wear a neat, high chignon — like a ballerina bun.He suggests that only brides with

very thin, oily hair wash their hair on the day of the wedding. For everyone else, the hair will be smoother and stay in place better if it’s shampooed the day before.• For a sweetheart-neck, corset-bod-

ice gown with a flared, embroidered skirt, Gibson urges the bride to show off her decollete, shoulders and the back of her neck. That bareness, Gib-son says, is feminine and sexy but still elegant and respectful.A relaxed ponytail with side-swept

bangs would work for long or even medium-length hair; it’s OK if there are a few pieces hanging down — that just adds to the romantic look, he says.What you don’t want are tight “sau-

sage” curls, he adds: “Sausage curls over your head — which women somehow think is fine for formal oc-c a s i o n s — are never appropriate for a bride.”• Giuntoli

says a high-neck, slim, draped gown can take a s t a t e m e n t hairstyle. He’d go for an updo, but it would be v o l u m i n o u s , not sleek.When the dress has a

bow, he incorporates a similar ribbon, or at least ribbon of a similar color, into the hair.

Guidance on a bridal hairdo for the big day

Up or down?

Exercise your style

by meliSSa magSaySay | loS angeleS timeS


Those vows to hit the gym more often or adopt a new exercise regimen seem to be part of the human condition. And although your choice of outfits is sec-ondary to the search for motivation, the right clothing can’t hurt.“Women want to look good while exercising,” says

Kelly Cooper, vice president of merchandising, de-sign and product development for Athleta, the Gap-owned athletic and lifestyle manufacturer and retailer. “When you’re wearing things that are more flattering, then you’re more motivated to work out.”Many of us appear to agree with her. In 2010, Ameri-

cans spent more than $30 million on women’s fitness clothing, a 2 percent increase over the previous year.This spring, fitness brands are focusing on pieces

that are streamlined, lightweight and versatile enough to wear post-workout.The most ubiquitous workout staple for women is

the basic black capri-style legging from brands such as Lululemon or Hard Tail, which generally retail any-where from $70 to $90.The cropped and skinny silhouette of the capri has

eclipsed the boot-cut workout pant of three or four years ago, and fitness instructors are happy to have their clients wearing more streamlined gear.“The more form-fitting the fabric you wear is, the

more it will stay out of your way and you can focus on your technique. Also, the instructor can see your form and make proper corrections,” says Kimberly Weber, executive director of Physique 57 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Yoga teacher Clio Manuelian agrees with the idea

that less is more. “In yoga, the teacher needs to see the shoulder blades,” she says. “There’s so much focus on that area, so wearing something like a tight tank top or a racer-back tank top is good so the trapezius (muscle) is visible.”On the footwear front, companies such as Nike are

also adopting this less-is-more attitude. The Nike Free Quick and the Nike Free TR are built with minimal construction to let the foot act as if nothing is there and move as it would naturally.Staying in your workout clothes to run errands or

go pick up the kids is certainly a familiar concept to many women. The market for clothes that layer over those tight leggings — so as not to feel quite so ex-posed when running into the store — has grown larg-er in the last several years, further blurring the lines between fitness and fashion.

Workout clothesaren’tjust forthe gym


“You see it all the time,” says Karyn Riale, a national retail buyer for Equinox gyms. She notices women buying and wear-ing a lot of what she calls “to and from the gym” jackets — generally a fitted zip-up structured jacket with a fashionable element, such as an exaggerated funnel or fold-down neckline and a subtle print.Athleta focuses heavily on items that layer over gym clothes.

“Layering is a huge trend for us for spring,” Cooper says, add-ing that tank-style cotton dresses and “skorts” are big sellers.Alo, an L.A-based company, manufactures a collection of ap-

parel designed to transition from the gym to the street. Fitted, funnel-neck, zip-up jackets and lightweight sweatshirts layer easily over more body-conscious workout basics such as leg-gings and a fitted tank top or T-shirt. Performance apparel, such as tank tops with a built-in bra, come in a bright mix of colors.

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Zip jacket from Lululemon.

Nike free TR fit shoes are built with minimum construction.

A lookfrom ALO’sspring line.

The Nike Cyclone jacket allows for

an optimal rangeof motion.

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Style plays a big role in what women wear to work out. Manuelian says brighter colors and nautical stripes are be-ing incorporated into workout gear. Purple and berry tones are showing up too.“But people are definitely staying away from anything over-

sized,” she says. “They’re looking for fitted and slimmer sil-houettes.”Some of her students might be taking their styling cues

from “Black Swan,” wearing traditional leg warmers to class. “Everybody’s back to leg warmers,” she says.When it comes to long runs or marathon yoga sessions,

manufacturers are addressing issues such as chafing, irrita-tion and odor. Consider:Lululemon has created a pair of yoga pants that aren’t just

minimal in style, they’re also minimal in care. The Silveres-cent Luon pant is made to withstand lengthy yoga retreats where washing your workout wear after a day of sweating isn’t necessarily an option. The pant wicks away sweat, is quick-drying and has anti-odor technology sewn into the company’s signature Luon fabric.The sleeves of the new Nike Cyclone jacket are articulated

and allow for optimal range of motion to avoid chafing and reduce irritation.And then there is the clothing that claims to enhance and

tone the body during a workout.Reebok has taken the same approach to clothing that it did

with its line of Easy Tone sneakers. The fitted tops, capri pants and shorts are equipped with bands that, according to the company, create resistance to help tone and strengthen muscles and encourage better posture and body alignment.

“People are definitely

staying away from anything

oversized.”— Clio Manuelian, yoga instructor

Reebok Easy Tone top and pants.

Tank top and croppedpants from Lululemon.

by andreW larSon

Being noncommittal is who I am. Wait — that didn’t come out right — let me start again. Some things I am really bad at planning.

When it comes to my family, job, house and leisure time, I am 100 percent com-mitted. They are the reasons why I love my life as much as I do; but the smaller things, like what to make for dinner, or whether to switch our TV service pro-vider, or even what to do next Saturday … these are decisions about which I am generally indifferent. At some point, these things will require

my attention, but for now, I am happy to just let this moment be the best that it can. However, every now and then, this philosophy bites back. I do not always say this openly (well, now

I have), but I really love presents. When Christmas or birthdays roll around, I waf-fle at inquiries about what I want, sort of noncommittally saying, “Oh, I don’t need anything” or “Oh, just whatever is fine.” My family knows me well, and so I’ve

been able to maintain this stance on gifts and still be happy with the outcome. Kar-ma, it seems, was bound to arrive.This past Christmas, my guard down af-

ter having watched all of the kids bask in new-toy ecstasy, my wife, Megan, hand-

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ed me an envelope. Her expression did not disclose her emotions about what seemed to be one last gift.She wore a face that was part “Do I real-

ly want to do this?” and part “This is what you get for being noncommittal.” My mind calculated the possibilities. Are we going on a cruise? To a concert? Could she possibly have written me a poem and passed it off as a gift? I allowed myself to ponder these ques-

tions and then, as slowly as possible, opened it.Inside the envelope were two complet-

ed registration forms for the Indianapolis 500 Mini-marathon in May. How sweet — a his and hers set! Karma had arrived. It seemed that the next four months had been plotted out for me, at least in the sense that I now knew how a substantial part of my leisure time would be spent. We shared a moment of loathing, we

groaned as we pondered, “What have we (read: YOU) done?” and then resolved that this was a good thing, a very good

thing, for us. I actually like having a plan; I just don’t like being the one to make it.And it has been a good thing. We were

slow out of the gates, and February was as long and uninviting as it always is in Indiana. There were times that her uni-lateral decision to sign us up left us fret-ting about our general preparedness. The treadmill in the basement also passed away, eliminating her option of running while our youngest son takes a nap. Add to that the fact that every time we want to run together, we have to find a baby sitter (thanks, Mom and Dad). But as with anyone who commits to im-

proving his health, the time for it is hid-den there in our busy schedules, and get-ting creative about how that time is used makes life more interesting —sometimes even more spontaneous. Last weekend, we were out on an im-

peccable Sunday morning run. Our comfort level was such that we could actually converse while running (a point I’ve rarely seen over the course of my on-

off running career), and as we ran, we talked. Just as we were about to turn west

to finish mile 9 and wrap it up, Megan steered us south. “Let’s just go down to 19th Street and turn there.” She had done it again. She was pushing me further out of my comfort zone, my noncommittal way of life, showing her own brand of spontaneity. It seems that she, the plan-ner, had decided to deviate from the plan and add a half mile. But I had a plan of my own. Two can

play this game. Once we hit 9.5 miles, I retaliated, turning us further from home for an even 10 miles. “This,” I reminded her, “is your fault.” Karma bites back sometimes. Andrew Larson is a teach-

er at Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School. He lives in Columbus with his wife and three boys.

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by Jalene hahn

My husband is a gardener and spring is the time to plant seeds, so I thought I would plant a few seeds for develop-ing good financial habits. Like growing a garden, financial habits will not bear fruit overnight, and you will need to tend, water and weed, but the efforts in the long run will produce abundance in your life.• Save at least part of your income and make it auto-

matic. According to the Employee Benefit Research Insti-tution, “fewer than three out of every five workers in the U.S.A. (59 percent) are currently saving money for their future retirement.”Have contributions to your 401k deducted automati-

cally at work or set up an automatic deposit to an invest-ment or savings account. It doesn’t matter how much you earn, the key to financial independence is what you save. Shoot for a minimum of 5 percent to 10 percent of your paycheck.

• Make a budget and stick with it. For some people, put-ting on paper how much comes in and how much goes out each month is eye-opening.Is there enough income to cover your expenses? If not,

lifestyle changes may need to be made or the family will need to earn additional income. I also know people who found creating a budget liberating. They felt free to spend money in areas they wouldn’t normally because they were always afraid of overspending.Creating a budget or spending plan also allowed them to

align their spending with their priorities. It also cut down on impulse spending. Set aside time regularly to evalu-ate your progress toward goals. There are several meth-ods for tracking spending. The key is to find the one that works for you.• Build an emergency fund. A rule of thumb is three to

six months of income.It is important to factor in what types of unexpected

expenses you are anticipating. Having funds available for routine expenses like car repairs or new appliances may

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be a different level than saving for an extended period of unemployment.My rule of thumb is “something is better than nothing.”

It may be possible to fund this account by making a tem-porary sacrifice, for example giving up eating out or pre-mium cable for a few months. You may decide that you don’t miss what you have given up.• Stay debt-free or get debt-free. It is possible to have a

house without a mortgage, buy cars with cash and pay for big ticket items without borrowing.If you need to put together a debt elimination plan,

check out www.powerpay.org or make an appointment with Apprisen Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Power Pay is a free, online service that helps you set up a debt repayment plan and track your progress.It may take years to pay off your debt totally, but having a

plan in place with an end date and tracking your progress will make it less overwhelming. Be wary of ads offering debt settlement services.

• Teach your children good financial habits. Helping them understand how money works at an early age will help reduce conflict and help you reach your financial goals. Teach them to save for that toy, bicycle or new pair of sneakers. They really do spend money differently when it is their money.It is important to not only know what financial habits to

cultivate, but also how to cultivate them. By now most of our New Year’s resolutions have long been forgotten. The key to making changes is to put them on autopilot.If it is easy and automatic, inertia takes over, and change

happens. Next month I’ll give some advice on how to take these good ideas and make them a part of your life. Jalene Hahn is a certified financial plan-

ner with Warren Ward Associates.

good financial habits, Part 1

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Let them

bake cake

Three easy,fuss-free recipes

I’m a very confident cook, but the prospect of baking a cake can strike terror in my heart. When you cook, you are constantly tasting, stirring, poking, prodding. But baking requires blind faith: You follow the direc-tions, put your cake in the oven and hope for the best. If your cake doesn’t rise, if it refuses to come out of the pan ... you’re out of luck.And so over the years, I have assembled an arsenal

of cake recipes that are pretty much idiot-proof. My criteria for dead-easy cakes are:• No separating of eggs.• No melting of chocolate.• No more than one appliance (if that).• No fancy techniques or ingredients.• No frosting necessary.Here are three cakes that meet all five requirements:

an orange-almond cake that uses a whole, unpeeled orange; an apple cake made in one bowl; a chocolate cake almost as easy (but infinitely better) than one from a mix.All are delicious as is, but no one would complain if

they were gussied up with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

½ cup whole milk7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan5 Golden Delicious apples2 large eggs1¼ cups sugar½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons baking powder

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in foil so it doesn’t leak.

Measure milk into a microwavable measuring cup. Cut butter into pieces and add to milk. Microwave for a minute or two, until butter is just melted. Set aside to cool.

Peel, core and quarter apples. Slice apple quarters into thin slices, 1/8 to ¼ inch thick. This can be done by hand or with a food pro-cessor.

Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl with a wire whisk until sugar is dissolved. Stir in flour, then add milk-butter mixture and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Quickly stir in baking powder, then fold in the sliced apples.

Pour mixture into pan and place pan directly on the gas oven floor for 10 minutes. Transfer pan to the center rack and bake until cake is well browned on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about an hour longer. (If you have an electric oven, place the pan on the lowest rack for the entire cooking time.)

Place the cake on a cooling rack. When cool enough to handle, run a thin knife around the cake and remove springform ring. Serve warm.

FARMHOUSE APPLE CAKE

This thin, elegant dessert, adapted from “Four Seasons of Italian Cooking” by A.J. Battifarano, is somewhere be-tween a cake and a tart. The apple slices are bound by a custard that gets wonderfully caramelized on top. Cooking it in a springform pan allows you to unmold it for an im-pressive presentation, but you also could bake it in a 10-inch round pan; you just won’t be able to unmold it.

Makes 8 to 12 servings.

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Place orange in a small saucepan and cover with water. Put a heatproof glass plate or pot lid on the orange to keep it submerged. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, turn down heat and sim-mer 30 minutes. Remove orange and cool. (You can immerse it in cold water to hasten this.) Cut orange in half, each half into 4 to 6 wedges, and the wedges into chunks. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gener-ously butter either a 9-inch Bundt pan, an 8-inch tube pan or a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.

Place almonds in a food processor with 2 tablespoons of sugar and process until nuts are finely ground. Remove from the processor bowl. Pour a handful of ground almonds into cake pan, then shake pan to evenly distribute almonds. Bang out any excess almonds and return them to the rest of the nuts.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Cut butter into pieces.

Place orange chunks — peel, pith and all — into the bowl of a food processor with the remaining sugar. Process until orange is pureed. Add the ground almonds and the butter and process until well mixed. Add eggs and process until they are inte-grated. Add dry ingredients and process until just combined.

Immediately pour batter into cake pan and bake until cake is nicely browned and starting to come away from the edges, about an hour. A wood skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. When pan is cool enough to handle, loos-en the cake with a thin, narrow knife (a grapefruit knife works well here) then un-mold cake and let it cool out of the pan.

This unorthodox cake contains one whole navel orange, peel, pith and all. It has a moist, creamy interior and a dark, crunchy exterior. Baking it in a Bundt pan makes for a beauti-ful presentation, but you must carefully butter the pan’s every nook and cranny. I’ve found powder-free latex or vinyl gloves (available at any drugstore) unbeatable for this task.

1 navel orange8 ounces slivered or sliced almonds1 cup sugar, divided½ cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan, at room temperature5 eggs

ORANGE-ALMOND CAKEMakes 8 to 12 servings.


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment (see note).

Measure milk in a microwavable mea-suring cup. Cut butter into pieces and add to milk. Microwave for a minute or two, checking often, until butter is just melted.

Place flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into a sifter (or sieve). Sift into a large bowl. Add sugar and combine with a large whisk.

Add vanilla and vinegar to the butter-milk mixture and add to dry ingredients. Whisk until everything is just combined

and there are no large lumps. (Small lumps are OK.) Pour into pan and bake until the top is springy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, 35 to 40 minutes.

Note: To line a round pan with parch-ment, place pan on parchment paper and trace a circle around the bottom. With scissors, cut inside the circle you’ve drawn so the parchment circle fits inside the pan. Grease the pan, bottom and sides. Place the parchment circle inside the pan and press it to the bottom. Then turn it over so that the greased side faces up.

Wacky Cake is a famous recipe in which the dry ingredients are sifted directly into the cake pan, then three holes are poked therein. Into one goes the vanilla, one the vinegar and the other the oil. Then milk is poured over all and the batter is mixed right in the pan. You could certainly make this recipe wackily, but mixing the batter in a bowl allows you to line the pan with parchment paper, and that makes unmolding the cake much easier.

This eggless cake also can be made by substituting water for the milk and vegetable oil for the butter. Milk makes the cake richer, but water bestows a more chocolaty intensity.

1 cup milk6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan1½ cups flour1/3 cup natural (i.e., not Dutch- process) unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon white distilled or cider vinegar

Makes 8 to 12 servings.

SEMI-WACKYCHOCOLATE CAKE


Sweet tea is a hot trend, but not always the healthiest beverage choice. Just a small (12 ounce) sweet tea at a fast food chain can contain 150 calories. Want on the tea train, without the empty calories?

Try green tea with a natural, calorie-free sweetener such as Stevia or add honey to hot green tea for a soothing treat.

HealtHy Habits

One of the most common insect pests that we see during the summer is the bagworm on evergreens.However, when we notice this pest in the middle of the summer, control is too late. Bagworms will spin little cocoons that are attached on the tips of the branches. The worms are inside the cocoon and protected from pesticides.If your trees have a history of these insect pests, the time to prevent damage is early June. Spraying in early June controls the worms before they are able to spin the cocoon.

There are several products that can control them. I like to recommend using the least toxic product to control insects for envi-ronmental and human safety reasons. One of the safest products for bagworm control is a product called Bacillus Thuringiensis. It is commonly sold as Dipel or Biotrol, as well as other brands. For more information about bagworms contact the Purdue Exten-sion office.— Extension educator Mike Ferree

landscape logic

Our pick for must-do activities in Columbus is, of course, The Commons grand opening festivities weekend. Enjoy face painting, live music, mimes, food, drink and much more from June 2 to 5.

out and about

“Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life,” by Karen Armstrong. $22.95Karen Armstrong believes that while compassion is intrinsic in all human be-ings, each of us needs to work diligently to cultivate and expand our capacity for compassion.Here, in this straightforward, thoughtful and thought-provoking book, she sets out a program that can lead us toward a more compassionate life. Armstrong weaves together the teachings of diverse religions

in a graceful, approachable manner.She suggests concrete ways of enhancing our compassion and putting it into action in our everyday lives, and provides, as well, a reading list to encourage us to “hear one another’s narratives.” Throughout, Arm-strong makes clear that a compassionate life is not a matter of only heart or mind but a deliberate and often life-altering com-mingling of the two. — Terry Whittaker, Viewpoint Books

Recommended Reading

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