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September has always been an interesting month for me—it’s the post-birthday and post-back-to-school month, and it falls before the impending onslaught of holiday busyness in November and December. It’s an in-between as summer winds down and whispers hello to fall. There are still more warm days than cool ones, and near the end, we will likely see our first leaves beginning to turn.

For me, this September marks the first month in a new decade—my 40s. And this birthday, more than most, has given me a chance to pause and reflect on how different life looks now than it did at 30.

My 30s were tumultuous (as they are for many). There were good times but some really, really hard times, too. I lost my maternal grandparents in my 30s; marking the first time I felt real, honest, raw grief. I suffered through infertility and came to terms with the fact that I’d likely never be a mother, which presented me with another form of debilitating grief. I made a few career missteps that hurt friendships and wounded my ego. I grew apart from some friends. I ended a 15-year marriage and started over.

Despite those hard times, my 30s also brought me a lot of joy (and a lot of opportunities to learn more about myself). My career missteps led me to glo. My relationship woes led me to my husband, Adam. The grief taught me to savor moments and make memories with loved ones while they are here. And at the end of my 30s, I became a mother (a dream come true) and now have two beautiful daughters.

I had dinner with a dear friend recently and she asked me how I am. I paused to think about it and said, “I am the happiest I have ever been— sprinkled with moments of complete frustration.” (Being a mom can do that to you). And my friend said, “happiest you’ve ever been is a pretty good baseline.” She’s absolutely right. I had to let that sink in. It hasn’t been an easy road, and life has taught me that things can change very quickly. So for now, I am going to lean into the “happiest I have ever been,” and enjoy this job, my family and this season.

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BASIC GUIDE

By Lauren Caggiano

September is the new June when it comes to weddings. Many brides are choosing fall over summer, a trend that’s been popular for several years. How do you make your fall nuptials picture perfect? Read on for an expert guide.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS

First things, first. The blushing bride will be the center of attention. What to wear?

“Some things that we will see for fall this year are wedding gowns with lace sleeves and less structured A-lines,” said Tori Morris with Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique in downtown Fort Wayne.

As for the other stars of the big day, Morris said subtlety will reign when it comes to color combinations.

“Textures are huge this fall, and a lot of bridal parties are wearing more muted colors and some oranges and greens,” she said. “A lot of guys have been opting for navy or maroon suits, rather than black and gray.”

COLOR ME PRETTY

Fall is synonymous with deep and rich colors and that’s exactly what’s on-trend this year. Think plum, burgundy and neutral accent colors. Metallics like copper are also having a moment and can add a new dimension to your invitations, tablescape, flowers, favors, etc. Don’t be afraid to add a little shine!

DAZZLING DÉCOR

Think vertically for some non-traditional inspiration. The space between the tabletops and ceiling is fair game. For a formal look, go for tall candles and ornate candelabras. If you want to keep things airy and natural, bring the outdoors in with leaf-adorned branches or something that evokes autumn’s splendor.

THE SWEET LIFE

What’s a reception without a cake?

The simplicity of wedding cakes that has dominated the past few years is here to stay, with a twist. Meet the translucent cake. Instead of totally bare tiers, translucent cakes have a thin veil of frosting with just a bit of the cake showing through. For a finishing touch, add caramel or ganache. Cakes are still trending smaller and many couples are opting to supplement with additional pastries like pies.

FOOD + DRINK WITH A TWIST

Creative food and drink stations have gained popularity. Think beyond the traditional candy or dessert bars. You might consider hiring a barista to kick your coffee station up a notch. Similarly, a mixologist can make your cocktails magical.

With these planning tips in mind, the only thing left to do is plan the honeymoon. a

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EVENTS

Michelle Schwieterman, Owner

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By Shelley Galbreath |

by Mollie Shutt

Taylor Morgan, on-air radio personality, began her radio journey in 2012 with Oasis Radio Group in Fort Wayne, which was eventually purchased by Adams Radio Group. Today, she is an on-air personality for three of the seven Adams Radio Group stations. She can be found middays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on HOT 107.9, afternoons from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 103.9 Sunny FM, and evenings 7 p.m. to midnight on US 93.3.

To say Morgan is busy is an understatement, yet she finds time to help those in need. As a self-proclaimed dog-lover and dog mom of two, she finds time to not only care for her own dogs, a 7-year-old Chihuahua named Chanel she fondly calls Coco and a 1.5-year-old pit mix named Saeger who she adopted from the Allen County SPCA, but to volunteer with at the ACSPCA, as well.

“I love dogs,” Morgan said. “My family always had dogs as I was growing up, and when I became an adult, I knew I wanted a dog, too.”

Volunteering at the ACSPCA is a relatively new venture for her, one that she began within the past year, and one where she received the Rookie of the Year volunteer award. Her volunteer duties vary based on need, but she has helped at the front desk and at events, as well as with the Pet Promises Program, which focuses on providing care and everyday essentials pets need that their owners cannot afford. Morgan encourages anyone with a love for animals to get involved by visiting allencountyspca.org to fill out a volunteer application.

“Even if you do not want to volunteer, donations of money, toys, food, etc. are always needed and appreciated,” she said.

Morgan, as well as her family, volunteers for an organization that holds a special place in their hearts. The organization, C.O.P.S or Concerns of Police Survivors, is a non-profit organization that provides resources to help the survivors affected by line of duty deaths. “This organization is very special to my family,” Morgan said. “They were there for us when a family member was killed in the line of duty in 2000.”

Fort Wayne has always been her home, except for a move to Indianapolis to attend IUPUI. While she enjoyed Indianapolis, she missed Fort Wayne and her family, so she moved back and has been here ever since.

Morgan’s interests include music and attending shows at The Clyde Theatre. She also enjoys working out and eating tacos. As a youngster, she spent 10 years as a member in the Allen County 4-H. While she participated in many projects, her favorite was showing cows. In 2011, she was crowned the 4-H’ers Miss Allen County Queen.

When asked about the future, Morgan said she didn’t know what it would hold; she just plans to live every day to the fullest.

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By Hillary Knipstein | Photo by Mollie Shutt

If her high school performance is an indicator of her work ethic, leadership ability and future success, North Side High School alum Trinity Mitchell is poised and ready to take on the world. She’s someone you’ll want to have on your team.

Mitchell excelled at multiple facets of high school life, taking every opportunity to get involved. She led her peers as student council president and as a student section leader. As testament to her strong academic performance, she was at the top of her class and part of the National Honor Society. She was a 12-sport athlete, participating in volleyball (school and club), basketball and track. She also made time to be a part of North Side’s dance program, Young Life and the Leading Legendary Athletic Council. In short, Mitchell didn’t just attend high school, she worked hard, took ownership of her education and built a community.

“I’d say my biggest accomplishment was making a family within the walls of North Side with not only my peers but staff and coaches, as well,” she said.

What sets Mitchell apart is her commitment to service, despite a packed schedule. She supported Champions Together, an athletic team for students with disabilities by fundraising and volunteering. Through her participation in North Side’s dance program, she was introduced to the importance of fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children, and jumped right in. Her heart for service will expand internationally this December, when she and a group of North Side students and faculty take a missions trip to Haiti.

“We’ll be traveling through Bon Repos with an organization called Jesus in Haiti. We will assist at an orphanage, make house calls and join them at church,” she said.

Although she has achieved a tremendous amount of success, Mitchell recognizes (with a degree of self awareness that is unusual for someone her age) her own struggles with self-doubt. “My biggest challenge at the end of the day is me. I’m my own worst critic,” she said.

Spurred on by her biggest role models, her mother and North Side athletic trainer Lindsey Foust, Mitchell is ready to tackle the next chapter of her life. She will begin her undergraduate career at Ball State University this fall, studying both exercise science and military science. She hopes to become a physical therapist working with military personnel.

“I’m excited about starting my major and focusing on something I’m passionate about,” she said.

Regardless of where her career path takes her, one thing is clear: Mitchell thrives on helping others succeed. “What inspires me, is inspiring someone else. Making someone’s day or life better drives me,” she said. a

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Adam Bartrom

By Barb Sieminski |

What the professional baseball world lost, the world of law gained.

Adam Bartrom, attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, ruefully admits his childhood goal of becoming a professional baseball player was rapidly left in the rear-view mirror since his desire, “far exceeded my skill.”

“After I graduated from St. Joseph’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy, I went to law school at Notre Dame to get my Juris Doctorate,” Bartrom said.

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, he held a variety of jobs post graduation, including landscaping, exterior painting, putting up tents/outdoor party supplies and operating heavy construction equipment.

“All of this was a learning experience and my first foray into labor relations. I practice labor and employment, and I represent man agement in every aspect of labor relations ranging from lawsuits to EEOC Charges to noncompetes to everyday advice,” he said.

What’s the most memorable advice he has ever been given?

“Separate the urgent from the important,” said Bartrom. “Or, stat ed differently, the stuff from the STUFF. Honestly, I can’t remem ber who gave that advice but it is pierced into my being and I do my best to abide by it.”

Bartrom, who in 2015 was named a partner in his firm, may have forfeited a career in baseball, but he hit the ball out of the park in his law practice. He has been named as an Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2001 to 2019; he was named Top 40 under 40 in 2019; he received recognition in the Lawyers in America; Indiana Business Journal

Up-and-Coming Lawyer 2016; and he was on the cover of Wayne’s Magazine’s Top Lawyers edition in November 2016.

Not content to rest on his laurels, Bartrom serves on several com munity boards, including Fort Wayne Trails. He is a former board chair for the Parkview Family YMCA and is a former committee member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A member and volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul Parish, he has also volunteered as a coach at Wallen Little League, been a St. Vincent DePaul bas ketball coach, a Spiece Gym Rats basketball coach and a Footballin-Training League coach.

In addition to all of that, Bartrom plays hard, too. He is a run ner, hiker, golfer and an avid angler, saying, “I spend most of my workdays indoors so I like to get outside whenever I can.”

That includes being with his family – wife Emily and three children – Noah, Jack and Leo. When asked what brings him to tears, Bartrom’s response was quiet: “The birth of my children. And usually the final scene of ‘Rudy’.” a

Photo by Mollie Shutt

Grooming the Groom

By Jaclyn Youhana Garver

3 Pedicure

3 Manicure

3 Wax 3 Massage.

The self-care to-do list before your wedding day is an important one—and that’s just for the groom.

We asked a few experts in the field for some tips on grooming the groom before the big day.

A MONTH OR MORE BEFORE THE BIG DAY:

• Find and start a good skincare regimen at least two months prior. To find the best fit for different skin types, Emilee Taylor, an esthetician at Southwest Hair & Day Spa, suggested scheduling a consultation with an esthetician who can help diagnose skin as dry, combination or oily. They can address any acne, if that is a concern, and recommend products to help calm the skin.

• Color your hair, if needed. If you’re doing so for the first time, be sure the appointment is a month before the wedding, said Luke Pratt, a barber at 5 Elements Barber Lounge. That way, you can tell if you’ve found the right color and make adjustments if necessary.

• Assure you drink enough water. Drinking water helps not only the skin’s elasticity but its ability to absorb the products you use, Taylor said. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommends 15 ½ cups of fluids a day for men.

A WEEK BEFORE THE BIG DAY:

• Wax. Focus on your eyebrow, ears and nose.

• Get a haircut.

• Get a manicure and a pedicure. If you’ve not had one before, Taylor said, expect details like a foot-soak in a whirlpool tub, a nail trim, a cuticle clean and a foot and leg massage.

• Shape your beard three to four days before the wedding. This assures your beard lines are clean without any significant regrowth, Pratt said.

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THE DAY-OF:

• Get a massage.

• Moisturize your beard. Taylor likes the Redken Brews beard and skin oil.

• If you shave with a straight razor, your appointment should be the day of, Pratt said, to assure clean lines.

GENERAL TIPS:

“Hair products are a must to keep your style in place throughout the wedding day,” Pratt said. What you should use, however, is dependent on the look you want: If you want hair with some movement and shine, look for pomades that include oil. If you prefer dry-, matte-looking hair, opt for water-based, lowshine products like clays and fiber pomades.

Whatever product you select, be sure to start using it in enough time that you’re comfortable with it on your wedding day.

“The service time should be a time to talk, relax and be pampered,” Pratt said. “During the hustle and bustle, brides and grooms forget to slow down and take it all in. Your trip to the barber should be one of those memorable times.” a

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Resources:

5 Elements Spa, Salon and Barber Lounge, Fort Wayne, 260.969.6955, 5-elements-spa-salon.com

Southwest Hair & Day Spa, Fort Wayne, 260.459.2739, southwesthairspa.com

Take Time for You

By Mary Jane Bogle

Today’s brides and grooms are often showered with attention. Through bachelor and bachelorette parties, bridal showers and—of course—the big day, everyone wants to be part of the enthusiasm surrounding the new couple.

All too often, however, wedding preparations can bring an unwelcome guest to the festivities—stress. Let’s face it. Making decisions about venues, caterers, florists, photographers and guest lists can quickly turn the joy of the wedding into endless days of phone calls and texts. And that doesn’t even begin to address the honeymoon plans or all those personalities to please!

Social media doesn’t help, either. With so many great ideas posted on Pinterest and Instagram, the pressure to plan the perfect wedding is greater than ever before. All that stress can quickly take a toll on a couple’s relationship—with each other and with their new in-laws. If brides-to-be and their grooms aren’t careful, the most magical time of their lives can quickly turn into a nightmare.

That’s why Amanda Tokos of Massage Envy recommends couples add one more essential item to the wedding planning to-do list: self-care.

“Typically,” said Tokos, “couples will plan a wedding a year in advance. Trying to make everyone happy, negotiating terms and costs and making sure all the plans fall together can be overwhelming. That’s why couples need to monitor their stress levels—and take steps to reduce it as the wedding day approaches.”

Couples who are willing to invest a little time and money into selfcare—or those fortunate enough to receive a spa package as a gift—can reap benefits beyond a new exercise plan. A one-hour massage, for example, provides instant stress relief by assisting with sleep, increasing clarity and lowering the stress hormone cortisol. Couples walk out feeling instantly refreshed.

Here are five more ways to reduce stress and tap into self-care in the weeks before the wedding:

1. Take a walk – Beyond the physical benefits, a daily walk can clear the mind and prepare couples for the day ahead.

2. Read a magazine – We recommend glo!

3. Get a manicure or pedicure – Increased blood flow and softer feet and hands are just two benefits here.

4. Eat well – Fast food might be tempting, but you can avoid heartburn and bloating with a healthy salad instead.

5. Indulge in a facial – “A microdermabrasion the day before the wedding infuses a serum that hydrates the skin and leaves skin glowing,” said Tokos.

Whether couples opt for salon packages or choose from a wide variety of exercise and nutrition plans designed specifically for brides and grooms, they can enhance their health, reduce stress and get emotionally ready for the wedding day. All they need is a little self-care.

Resources:

Massage Envy, Fort Wayne, 260.423.2300, massageenvy.com

How self-care during wedding planning can make your day more magical

CREATE THEBest

Wedding Registry

By Deborah Gerbers

With fall wedding season in full swing, couples are focusing on items they want to register for to avoid receiving duplicate and sometimes impractical (although most certainly well-intended) wedding gifts. Gone are the days of opening three identical sterling silver gravy boats from Aunt Emily, Grandma Irene and your college roommate. These days, brides and grooms can easily create and manage wedding registries online with helpful, easy to use websites. And, thinking outside the box for unique gift ideas can make the whole process more fun and creative for both the soon-to-be married couple as, well as gift-bearing guests.

Another thing to consider is where you will want to register—big box stores are great for major appliances, functional items and bulk buys, whereas boutique-style local shops can offer more specialized and thoughtful gifts like hand-printed stationery, custom woven table coverings and artisan-crafted ceramic dishes. Thinking local can also make it easier for your guests to actually visit brick-and-mortar businesses while supporting the local economy.

Consider the budgets of all your guests. While some friends and family members will spare no expense on a gift, most people like to have options to purchase multiple, smaller ticket items they know you’ll use. For example, leave the pricy high-thread count silk sheet set for your successful, out of town Aunt Beth you see once a year, and leave the practical grouping of kitchen utensils, paper towel holder, everyday Pyrex glassware and dish towels for the rest of your friends who know what you’ll really need, want and actually end up using.

PRACTICAL REGISTRY ITEMS (Online/Big Box Stores):

High-quality kitchen trash receptacle

Bath towels and linens

Full set of stemware/glasses

Cutting boards, rolling pin, dish soap dispenser, avocado slicer/ scoop (yes, it exists)

Matching plastic cups and everyday dishes

High quality vacuum

Lawn care items (leaf blower, weed trimmer)

Shower curtain/bath organizer

Laundry hampers

Wine rack

HANDCRAFTED, UNIQUE ITEMS (Local/Specialty Shops):

Blown glass stemware

Hand-painted pottery mugs and trivets

Hand dyed kitchen towels and table coverings

Woven placemats and area rugs

One of a kind artwork (sculpture, photograph, painting, wind chimes)

Stained glass statement window

Mosaic tiled end table

Hand turned wooden bowls, serving spoons and platters

Up-cycled canisters for flour, sugar, coffee

Custom printed stationery or calligrapher designed notecards

Antique bookshelf or china cabinet

OUT OF THE BOX REGISTRY ITEMS:

Honeymoon fund

Pay for an experience—weekend or day trip

Grocery/home goods gift cards

Couples massage/spa day

Date night out (gift cards)

Appliances or other practical gifts

Arrange (and pay) house sitter for honeymoon

Home improvements (funding new driveway, donating tools or lumber, offering to paint a room or refinish floors)

Cooking classes

Meal delivery plan

Portrait sessions

Prepaid car washes

Professional organizer

CONSIDER VISITING THESE LOCAL BOUTIQUES FOR SOME UNIQUE WEDDING GIFT IDEAS:

A Perfect Blend

Bluffton

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Homespun House

Pierceton

574.594.2774

Just Like Home

Roanoke

260.673.0555

Niche Market

New Haven

260.749.8181

nichmarketfurniture.com

One Twelve Home Store

Roanoke

260.673.0012

Opal & Ruby

Fort Wayne

260.444.2019

opalandrubygifts.com

Paper Gourmet

Auburn

260.927.2222

Online registries

Gone are the days when you had to have separate registries at two or more stores. Today, you can consolidate your registry in one place for your guests. Here are some of the top websites— and as an added perk, many of these sites allow you to create a custom (and FREE) wedding website to handle RSVPs, upload photos, communicate with guests about important details, etc.

The Knot Wedding Registry, theknot.com/registry My Registry, myregistry.com Zola, Blueprintzola.com/wedding-registry Registry, blueprintregistry.com/

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Keeping your Home Healthy

By Carly Thompson-Memmer, PhD Student

As we head into fall, many of us will spend more time indoors (bummer, I know). In fact, Americans on average spend 90% of their time indoors.1 Although our health is determined by many factors, our environment can impact the way we feel and our risk of becoming ill. Here are some relatively easy ways to make your living space safer and healthier:

Check for Lead

Although lead was banned for housing use in 1978, lead still remains a concern since more than 74% of housing in Indiana was built before 1978.2 Children between the ages of 1 and 3 are the most vulnerable to lead because of their hand-to-mouth activity and developing bodies.

Detect it:

You can buy a lead paint testing kit at most home improvement stores. Two EPA-approved kits include the Klean-Strip D-Lead Paint testing kit and the 3M Lead Check Swabs.3

Reduce Air Pollution

Pollutants such as mold, dust and chemical fumes can negatively affect our health over time.

Improve it:

• Change air filters regularly, about every 3 months, to improve air quality.

• Air purifiers can be helpful in reducing pet dander and dust for those with allergies and asthma.

• Consider investing in a dehumidifier to prevent mold, especially for unfinished basements.

• Portable, hand-held moisture meters can help detect potential moldgrowth areas in building materials, floors, walls and ceilings.

• Switch from petroleum-based paraffin wax candles, which can cause respiratory issues, to a vegetable-based candle (like soy).

• Bring nature indoors. NASA has proven that certain house plants can assist in purifying the air, and plants can also help reduce stress and anxiety. NASA’s top pick? Mums, Peace lilies, snake plants, Boston ferns and rubber trees are all great options.

Minimize Light & Noise

You already know sleep is important, but too much light and noise in the bedroom can interfere with the quality of your sleep.

Fix it:

• To minimize light from outdoors, try blackout or eclipse curtains. Also, remember that electronics can give off light too. Drape a cloth over the device, cover the light source with tape, or remove it from the bedroom.

• To minimize noise, add rugs to hard floors to ‘soak up’ sound, or try noise cancelling curtains. If people are the source of noise, earplugs are a cheap and easy option (great for college students too).

Remove BPA

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make some plastic food containers, but it is recommended that you use glass containers for food storage if possible.3

Last minute reminders: Check smoke alarms monthly, ensure that medications are clearly labeled and stored in a dry place and check food expiration dates once a month. a

Yoga 101

by Stacie Ball

Yoga has continued to increase in popularity for several decades. Studios have popped up everywhere, and celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry and Reese Witherspoon are balancing their chakras and practicing downward dog on a regular basis. I couldn’t even do a search on Google without a 30-day yoga challenge popping up. So, what is yoga, and why has it become so popular?

Christina Hoffman of Rebel Yoga explained, “Yoga is the connection between mind, body and spirit.”

Scientific studies are proving that these connections made during yoga can decrease stress, improve heart health, reduce inflammation and pain, improve flexibility and balance and increase strength. There is even some research that shows yoga can reduce migraine intensity.

The potential of unlocking these health benefits and more has prompted many people to sign up for their first yoga class, but what are you getting yourself into? Hoffman said that at your first class, it is normal to not understand exactly what is going on.

“You should always feel comfortable enough to ask questions,” she acknowledged. “Instructors should never make you feel forced to do any pose, but should always challenge and encourage you.”

The instructor can show you different modifications for poses based on your level and give you feedback on whether you are doing the pose correctly. Yoga class is a safe place, free from judgement and competition.

You may be wondering what to bring and what to wear to your first class. Most studios suggest bringing water, a towel, tight-fitting clothes that are comfortable and a non-slip yoga mat.

“We recommend the lululemon 5mm yoga mat and lululemon Align tights,” Hoffman said. “Most studios will have equipment to borrow or rent, if needed.”

Yoga instructors have extensive training and knowledge in their craft and carefully determine the moves and poses, so that each class is different. They know how to best help you get the most out of your yoga experience. This is why yoga classes can cost between $15 and $20 each. To help with the cost, studios offer packages or memberships, and some studios even work with students who cannot afford the entire cost. If the price is still too salty, you can find beginner yoga videos on Youtube for free.

Hoffman realizes practicing yoga can be costly.

“There are many different styles, so try all types of yoga before you commit to a studio,” she recommended. “You should feel welcome, embraced and challenged, but most importantly, never judged.”

She urges you to find a place where you can have fun, not push yourself out of frustration and not get angry when you fall out of a pose. It seems her mantra is, “Just laugh and smile, because in the end, it’s just yoga.” a

photos: shutterstock.com

Resource:

Rebel Yoga, Fort Wayne, 260.387.6966, rebelyogafw.com

The Easiest, Most Underused Strategies to

by Cathy Shouse

When it comes to paying off debt, there really is something to the old cliché: mind over matter. Adjusting your mindset is the best strategy of all. Belinda Rosenblum, CPA and president of Own Your Money, a financial coaching and education company, offered her advice on the subject.

“As a country, we’ve gotten very comfortable with having debt. I’m mainly talking about credit card debt, with high interest rates; not what you owe on a mortgage at low interest,” she said.

“Make the commitment to live without the stress of debt. Most credit card debt takes 36 years to pay off by making minimum payments. That debt that can feel like a noose around your neck.”

Belinda’s Six Get-out-of-debt Strategies

1. Do the Math

Make friends with your calculator and face your reality. If you owe $20,000 at a 20% interest rate, that’s $4,000 wasted in interest each year. Check your credit card statement for faster payoff options by paying a fixed monthly amount.

2. Beware of Small Purchases

You might buy only a coffee or a bottle of water, take a taxi or buy an item of clothing, but if you add it up, you’ve spent $800 in a month, with little to show for it.

3. Use Caution with Major Purchases

Big ticket items like vacations and house repairs can pack on debt quickly. Large numbers can numb you to what it takes to pay it

back. Abolish this thinking: “I want what I want now. I don’t know what I have the funds for so I’ll just buy it.” A few minutes of planning can save you thousands of dollars.

4. Build Up a Cushion

Set some money aside monthly so your next unexpected expense doesn’t rack up debt. The secret to staying out of debt: an emergency fund.

5. Baby Steps: Set Short-term Goals

With clear intent to get that debt paid down, you’ll persevere. It isn’t permanent scarcity. You can make previously difficult, shortterm choices to get this done. For instance, eliminating eating out for six months, or shifting to only once a month, can make a huge difference. Stay committed and you’ll quickly find a light at the end of the tunnel.

6. Steady Wins the Race

Set a payoff date and a fixed amount to pay every month. Don’t decrease payments when minimum monthly payments drop. Stop using the cards. Put 80% of windfalls (tax refunds, gifts, raises) toward debt.

Belinda’s philosophy: You don’t have to be a victim to your money—or your debt. Period. Own your money or it will own you.

Bonus: Get started with a money quiz: www.ownyourmoney.com/quiz a

Source: Own Your Money, Inc. www.OwnYourMoney.com

“I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday, I reckon depression wouldn’t exist anymore.”

— Sophie Kinsella, Confessions of a Shopaholic

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By Amber Bouthot

Each September, we pause and remember our magazine’s namesake, Gloria Baumgartner, who passed away in 2008 after a long fight against ovarian cancer. She was a dear friend, loving wife and beloved mother.

She was also the business manager and treasurer at The Papers (glo’s parent company), where husband Ron is the president and publisher.

For Gloria to be taken from the world far too soon is representative of the deadly nature of ovarian cancer. glo wants to mark this September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with its readers in hopes that other women will be saved in time from similar fates.

Eye-opening Statistics

• All women are at risk for this malady, of which there are more than 30 types.

• Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in female cancer deaths.

• The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (www.ovarian.org) statistics indicate that women aged 35-74 are estimated to have a 1 in 75 chance of developing this cancer during their lifetime.

• If diagnosed early, the 5-year survival rate is more than 90 percent.

• Due to unclear symptoms and lack of early screening tests, only about 20 percent of all cases are found early (stage 1 or 2)

• If detected in stage 3 or higher, survival rates can be as low as 28 percent.

Please note the pap smear test does not detect ovarian cancer; it only determines cervical abnormalities.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Potential (and vague) symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, frequent urination, fatigue, upset stomach, back pain, pain during sex, and constipation or menstrual changes. If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, contact your doctor.

Risks may be lowered with oral contraception, breast-feeding and pregnancy, tubal ligation, hysterectomy, prophylactic oophorectomy, healthy diet and exercise.

Space does not permit the full spectrum of risk factors but here is an encapsulated summary of them; for more details, please check with your gynecologist or visit www.ovariancancer.org.

• 20-25 percent of women have a hereditary proclivity to inheriting the condition and so do women who have had breast cancer

• family history

• increasing age

• reproductive history and infertility

• obesity

• hormone replacement therapy

Treatment

Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, other drugs, radiation and clinical trials.

Check well-respected websites such as the Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org) to keep up with research and medical advances and treatments

Awareness

Finally, be vigilant. Your awareness may mean the difference between life and death. We humbly acknowledge the arduous battle Gloria endured in fighting ovarian cancer, and we pray that her journey and our messaging through the publication created in her honor (yes, the one in your hands!) may save even one life. a

Northeast Indiana’s Beer Trail

By Amber Bouthot

You may have noticed the plethora of breweries that have popped up around the region the past few years. We’ve noticed too! What a great way to spend the day with your girlfriends—touring local breweries and enjoying good company, responsibly, of course.

Mary Corrine (MC) Lowenstein, director of marketing at Hop River Brewing Company and secretary of the Northern Indiana Brewer’s Association, introduced us to the Northern Indiana Beer Trail passport program, which makes the perfect road map for your girls’ trip.

“The association formed about 18 months ago as a way to create relationships among local breweries and to collaborate to build knowledge about craft beer and promote beer tourism,” Lowenstein explained. “The Northern Indiana Beer Trail was born from that desire.”

BEER TRAIL

PASSPORT SUMMER 2019

BEER TRAIL MAP

But the passport program is just a small part of what the association is doing.

“We hope to continue to grow and host more events,” Lowenstein said. “For example, we advocated to have local beers available at German Fest and made that happen for the first time this year. We organized a beer garden and partnered with Three Rivers Distilling at Open Streets in Fort Wayne this summer. In October, we will host a large beer festival, specializing in barrel aged beer—more information is available on Facebook.”

So what can you expect if you decide to embark on the Beer Trail? The passport highlights 28 breweries from as far north as Granger and Mishawaka, as far west as Warsaw and Wabash,

and as far south as Huntington, and everywhere in between. You’ll encounter large breweries and small breweries—including a 16 capacity space in Middlebury’s, Wedgewood Brewing Company. But most importantly, you’ll find people passionate about what they do and eager to talk to you about their beers.

To use the passport, the main goal is to have fun. Visit a brewery. Try a beer. Ask the staff to stamp your passport. It’s that easy. Stamps will get you cool swag from participating breweries. The summer 2019 passport is out now and a new one will be available for the fall soon, featuring a few new breweries that have recently opened.

If you don’t want to worry about a designated driver, consider renting the Brewhound Bus.

Brewhound gives you a chance to experience all of Northern Indiana’s Breweries. Each tour will visit four breweries of your choice, spending approximately 45 minutes at each stop. Each tour can fit up to 13 people, so invite friends and enjoy the ride. More information is available at brewhoundbus.com

For more information about the Northern Indiana Beer Trail, visit visitfortwayne.com/beertrail/ or facebook.com/NorthernINBeerTrail/

Participating Breweries:

Bash

Thank you to everyone who attended glo Bash 2019! Over 800 women joined us on Thursday, August 1, at Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard for a day of food, wine, fashion, friends, shopping and more. We host this event in appreciation of our readers and advertisers, and we love connecting with you. We would not exist without your support.

Very special thanks to our amazing media partners 103.9 Sunny FM and Hot 107.9 of Adam’s Radio Group and their team: Kevin, Travis, Ed, Marybeth and Taylor, our friend and emcee.

Additional thanks to:

Jessica and Country Heritage Winery. The venue is breathtaking and the staff is always courteous and helpful.

Natalie and her crew from Taylor Rental-Auburn for the great decorations and setup.

The Charles for providing a delicious spread of food—at no cost to our guests. Shirley and her gals Jessi and Jade from Southwest Hair & Day Spa. These ladies graciously (and expertly) prepped hair and makeup for our fashion show models.

Eichhorn Jewelry for the donation for our grand prize raffle, a $1,500 gift certificate, which helped us raise $750 for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

glo’s not-for-profit partners: Creative Women of the World, Francine’s Friends, Bring It Push It Own It and Sexual Assault Treatment Center. Thank you for spending your afternoon with us.

glo’s vendors: Aspire Plastic Surgery, Belle Sante Med Spa, Better Visions, Forefront Dermatology, Fort Wayne Integrative Medicine, Just Like Home, Lyn Maree’s, Self Love & Style, Southwest Hair & Day Spa, Summit Plastic Surgery, Katali Boutique, The Grainery and Massage Envy. It is always a pleasure to see all of you.

glo’s many generous advertisers who donated so many amazing raffle items and goodie bag swag.

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glo’s friends and advertisers who participated in this year’s fashion show: Creative Women of the World, Lyn-Maree’s Boutique, The Francis Shoppe, Self Love & Style and Susan’s.

Our beautiful and inspiring glo models: Tammy, Jessica, Joni, Samara, Linda and Arika. You ladies were a blast to work with!

To all who attended from near and far, we most humbly say, “thank you.” We hope to see you back next year for another glo-rious good time.

Xo, The glo team!

The Makeover Reveal

New this year, we partnered with Lillian Wollman’s Permanent Makeup to makeover one deserving glo reader. We asked for submissions and Jennifer Garrision was our chosen winner.

Jennifer received hair cut, color and styling by Michael from Contoures; permanent makeup by Lillian Wollman; botox and fillers by Kim Kiser; and wardrobe assessment and styling by Susan Johnson from Susan’s Fashions. The results were revealed at our event during the Fashion Show.

Not only is Jennifer a beautiful woman on the outside—she is beautiful on the inside, as well, helping people at her daily job as a nurse and in her volunteer role as coordinator of Cinderella Dress Day, which provides prom dresses and accessories to young women in need. The event is held each spring and is free for all female high school students in Fort Wayne. a

Big Mac Salad

By Amber Bouthot

As the kids head back to school and schedules fill up, we may be tempted to run through the drive thru on the way home for a quick and easy dinner. We all know that while convenient, fast food is not the best choice. But who has time to make dinner amidst the chaos? Try this quick,

• 1 large tomato or 12 grape tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 small red or white onion, diced

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• dill pickle relish

• Thousand Island dressing

Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add the lean ground beef and onion salt and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a fork to crumble the meat.

Add Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic. Stir until garlic is incorporated. Cook meat until it is no longer pink. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Divide the romaine and tomatoes evenly among four servings.

To assemble: Place meat over the top of lettuce, 1/4 cup cheese, add tomatoes, 2 tbsp of dressing, and top with pickle relish. a

Bottoms-up! Bottoms-up!

The Pencil Eraser

By Amber Bouthot

It’s back-to-school time, and sticking with that theme we have the perfect cocktail for you. Whether you need to unwind after a long day or host your friends for a “yay the kids are back in school” celebration, this cocktail is sure to please.

Preparation:

The CoolSculpting® procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental area, thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments.

During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after a submental area treatment. Rare side effects may also occur.

The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone. You should not have the CoolSculpting® procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a treatment for obesity. Ask your doctor if CoolSculpting® is right for you. To learn more about what to expect, visit www.coolsculpting.com.

*CoolSculpting® is the treatment doctors use most for nonsurgical fat reduction. ©2018 Allergan. All rights reserved. COOLSCULPTING® and its design are registered trademarks of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., an Allergan affiliate. IC03999-A

September to-do list . . .

By Ray Balogh

Botanical Observatory

• “Botanica Jones: Scientist, Merchant or Thief?” (through Nov. 17), regular admission

Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre

• Sept. 13, Ron White, 8 p.m. Friday, $133/$54/$39

• Sept. 28, Bill Engvall, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $55.50/$45.50/$35.50 Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Sept. 14-15, RV & Boat Show Super Sale, 10 am.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, free admission

• Sept. 21-22, Johnny Appleseed Festival, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, in the parking lot, free admission

• Sept. 28, Hip to Snip Fur Ball Bash fundraiser for H.O.P.E. for Animals, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, $125/$75 Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Honeywell Center

• Sept. 4, Foreigner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $250/$150/$69/$49

• Sept. 10, Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, free admission, general seating

• Sept. 14, Rodney Carrington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $100/$49/$39

• Sept. 27-29, Mamma Mia, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $17/adults, $10/youth through high school Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

• Sept. 15, Wynonna & The Big Noise, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $75/$65/$55/$45

• Sept. 22, The Guess Who, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $55/$45/$35

• Sept. 28, A Night with Janis Joplin, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $65/$55/$45

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 SR 118, Van Wert. 419.238.6722, npacvw.org.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Traveling Exhibitions

• Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham (through Sept. 8)

• Full Spectrum: Paintings, Drawings and Prints of Julian Stanczak; Wood and Stone Sculptures of Barbara Stanczak (through Nov. 24)

• American Brilliant Cut Glass: New World Innovation from 18761917 (ongoing)

• Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing)

• Repose in Amber (ongoing)

Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.

1 | Sunday | Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Car cruise-ins, fast and fabulous car show, parade of classics, concerts, fireworks, food, kids’ area, collector car auctions. Free admission. Downtown and communitywide, Auburn. 260.925.3600, acdfestival.org.

1-2 | Sunday-Monday | Marshmallow Festival

Rides, entertainment, games, contests, food, merchandise. Free admission. downtown square, Ligonier. 260.302.2052, marshmallowfestival.com.

3, 10, 17, 24 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers”

Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Eagle Marsh west entrance, Aboite Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

5-7| Thursday-Saturday | Grabill Country Fair

Handmade crafts, food vendors, monster truck rides, nightly entertainment, parade, children’s games, contests. Free admission. Downtown Grabill. 260.627.5227, grabillcountryfair.com.

5-8 | Thursday-Sunday | Covered Bridge Festival

Concerts, games, rides, vendors, hot-farm and modified tractor/truck pulls, car/truck cruisein, parade, corn hole contest. Free admission. Downtown Roann. 765.833.2136, roanncoveredbridgefestival.com.

6 | Friday | First Friday

Late night shopping, live entertainment, local culinary delights, locally crafted beverages, more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Auburn. 260.333.0883.

6 | Friday | First Friday

Live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, shopping, evening specials and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org.

7 | Saturday | Flea Market

Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach Schedule

For an appointment, call 260.483.1847 or 1.800.727.8439, ext. 68120. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule.

9/4 PPG New Haven – 1331 Minnich Rd, New Haven, IN

9/7 Warsaw Central Park “ Family Safety Day”–117 E. Canal St, Warsaw

9/9 Dayspring Christian Healthcare –1155 N 1200 W, Middlebury

9/11 Byron Health – 12101 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne

9/14 Weisser Park Community Center – 3000 Hanna St, Fort Wayne

7 | Saturday | Miami Indian Heritage Days

“Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials” with Dani Tippmann. Free admission. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Chief Richardville House, 570 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.

7 | Saturday | Heritage Festival

Transport to the 1800s with artisan demonstrations, live entertainment, world’s largest cider press. $6/ adults (12 and older), $5 seniors (55 and older), $3/ children (6-11). Swiss Heritage Village and Museum, Berne. 260.589.8007, swissheritage.org.

7-8 | Saturday-Sunday |

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival

Period entertainment, trades and crafts demonstrations, black powder skills, kids’ activities, Civil War encampment. $7/age 12 and older. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Stone’s Trace Settlement, 5111 Lincolnway S., Ligonier. 260.856.2666, stonestrace.com.

7-8 | Saturday-Sunday | Swinney Homestead Open House

Fort Wayne’s Historic 1844 Swinney Homestead in Swinney Park will be open for walk-through tours. Members of Settlers Inc. will share the history of the Homestead and the Swinney family. Free admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.424.7212, settlersinc.org.

7, 14, 21, 28 | Saturday |

South Side Farmers Market

100 stands featuring produce, hand-crafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormone-free pork and chicken. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free admission. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.456.8255 or 260.456.1228, southsidefarmersmarket.com.

12 | Thursday |

“Breakfast on the Marsh:

The 411 on Native Plants” with Laura Stine For 50 years and older. A light breakfast will be served. Call to preregister. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

14 | Saturday |

“Public Hike: Butterfly Diversity”

Russ Voorhees tells about the many colorful butterflies on the preserves. Free admission. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Eagle Marsh, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

17-21 | Tuesday-Saturday | Street Fair

Vendor booths, games, parades, idol contest, free entertainment, horse show, horse and pony pull. Free admission. Downtown Bluffton. 260.824.4351, blufftonstreetfair.com.

18 | Wednesday |

“Short Hikes for Short Legs: A Bug’s Life”

Learn why doing the “bug stomp” shouldn’t be the first choice when meeting an insect. Free admission, open to children 3-5 accompanied by responsible adult. 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

21 | Saturday |

Founder’s Day Festival

Nationally known entertainment, food trucks, vendors, children’s games, parade. Free admission. Downtown and Paradise Spring Historical Park, Wabash. 260.563.4171, wabashmuseum.com/foundersday.

21-22 | Saturday-Sunday |

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Celebrate the life of Johnny Appleseed with traditional mid-1800s crafts and food, entertainment, children’s games, demonstrators, pioneer encampment, antiques. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Johnny Appleseed and Archer parks, Fort Wayne. 260.427.6003, johnnyappleseedfest.com.

21-22 | Saturday-Sunday |

Settlers Pioneer Demonstrations

Experience black pot cooking and historic hand arts demonstrations. Proceeds go to maintain the Historic Swinney Homestead. Free admission, but charge for parking. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Settlers’ Pioneer Village, Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, 1502 Harry W. Baals Drive, Fort Wayne. 260.424.7212, settlersinc.org.

21-22 | Saturday-Sunday |

Weekend of Wellness

Skin analysis, PCA Skin products, demos, raffles, more. Free 60-minute session upon joining. Free admission. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., four locations: 4302 Coldwater Road, 6409 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1125 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. massageenvy.com.

23-28 | Monday-Saturday |

DeKalb County Free Fall Fair

National main stage entertainment, midway, merchant’s tent, 4-H competition, parades, pageants, live performances, fair food. Free admission. Downtown Square and Fairgrounds, Auburn. 260.925.1834, dekalbcountyfair.org.

26 | Thursday |

5th Annual Night to Aspire

Aspire’s biggest customer appreciation sale with 20+ local vendors featuring trendy clothing, jewelry, home delights. Door prizes, live music, complimentary food and beverages, Bank Your Botox, more. Free admission. 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Union 12, 7563 E. Lincolnway Road, Columbia City. RSVP to 260.205.8770. nighttoaspire.com.

28 | Saturday |

“Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships”

Discover and discuss how past lives affect our relationships today, the truth about soul mates, a technique to keep your balance, your bond of love with all life and animals. Presented by Eckankar. Free admission, free book while supplies last. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Meeting Room B, Allen County Downtown Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 260.466.3823, eckankar.org.

28 | Saturday | Vendor Market

Indoor/outdoor upscale vendor market, raffle. Hubie Ashcroft Band performing noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Haute Gathering Markets. $5/person, free 12 and under, free parking. 10 a.m.-4p.m., Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne.

www.facebook.com/hautegatheringmarkets.

28-29 | Saturday-Sunday |

Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival

Mid-1800s encampment, military, drills, pioneer village, entertainment, farmers’ market, antiques, crafts, kids’ games, vintage baseball, food. $3/ adults/$1 students/free for children 5 and under. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hier’s Park, 547 S. Briant St., Huntington. 260.359.8687, pioneerfestival.org. a

Would you like to submit an event to be considered for glo’s To-Do List? Our deadline is the 6th of the month prior to publication. E-mail us your event 40 words or less to: rbalogh@the-papers. com. Please type ‘To-Do List’ in the subject line. Or you may mail info to glo, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542.

september 2019

By Julie Young

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

No matter if it’s homework, housework or a special project that needs completion, you’ll get more accomplished when you are in your comfort zone. Unfortunately, you may have to adjust to the distractions that plague your productivity this month. Keep calm and carry on as best as you can.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

You will meet someone who is not who you think she is, but you are not who she thinks you are either. Maybe the easiest course of action is to not overthink your friendship and accept it for what it is. It may only last for the season, but why not enjoy it while it lasts?

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Your ability to take the long view helps you see the way certain fields interconnect. You’ll need this skill to convince your students why they need to study algebra and other subjects they may or may not need later on in life. Your arguments may not work in the present moment, but in time they will see you are right.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

No matter how many times you tell yourself what you need to do, the rebel inside wants to go her own way. This contrary streak can lead to great accomplishments or epic disasters. The choice is yours, but this month, why not stick to your plan and not get distracted by that little voice inside.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

That tension you are feeling is your conscience trying to tell you something. Why aren’t you listening? Maybe what you are trying to do or who you are trying to be just isn’t working. You’re never too old to learn a lesson and make a change.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Everyone has a different way of learning so maybe it’s time to shift your approach and tackle your problem from a different angle. Remember if you ask a better question, you’ll get a better answer, and it will improve your overall ability to retain knowledge.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

It’s time for a back-to-school makeover, even if it has been years since you graduated. You’ve gotten used to seeing yourself in a certain way, but let’s face it, your look needs and upgrade. A new you awaits if you have the guts to take the plunge.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

You tend to act without thinking of what might follow, so you’ve learned to set yourself a goal before getting started. This has served you well in the classroom as well as life. Be sure to pass on that example to others who look to you as a mentor.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Remember high school when you used to receive a lot of contradictory advice from a variety of sources? You may experience déjà vu this month when those same old patterns repeat themselves. Consider it a sign that you need to turn inward and do your own thing.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

You rarely change your mind, even if the evidence is staring you in the face. However, when an issue affects you personally, you are more likely to weigh the pros and cons to take a position you can live with. Don’t wait for the subject matter to come to you. Open your mind to an opinion different from your own.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

After planning an event and looking forward to it for weeks, you often don’t want to attend when the time comes. What’s going on there? Give yourself a little pep talk and get out there. Stop standing on the sidelines of life!

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

You know what you need to do; now you have to find a way to do it. Learning something new is never easy but you can do it. Don’t rely on the same methods that work for family and friends, but discover what works for you and work it. You can master anything you set your mind to. a