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Hendricks
County
ICON
of the
Month
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Volume 7 • Issue 06
Pawing
it forward
September 2014
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Courtney Sackett, Brownsburg High School
freshman and founder of the Bow Wow Bash,
readies for the fourth annual on Sept. 10. Page 7
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Drawing inspiration
from a dolphin
“If Winter can, I can!” is the motto
of Stephanie Evans, a 19-year-old
Brownsburg woman who needs a liver
and kidney transplant as recommended
by doctors at the Children’s Hospital of
Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Evans is a fan
of the bottlenose dolphin named Winter,
who resides at the Clearwater Marine
Aquarium in Florida. She takes inspiration
from her mammal friend, who has beaten
the odds and survived in spite of the loss
of her tail. At birth, Evans was diagnosed
with a chronic rare metabolic disorder
called Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA).
She is now in stage 4 kidney disease and
needs a liver and kidney transplant in order
to survive. In Brownsburg and surrounding
areas, volunteers are raising funds for
COTA in honor of transplant patients like
local woman, Stephanie Evans. For more
information on upcoming events, such
as an online Schwan’s grocery fundraiser,
or for online donations, visit: www.
COTAforStephanieE.com.
Brownsburg’s Stephanie Evans with Winter
by her side. Submitted Photo
outgoing
connected
blessed
loving
Scouts do stuff. They build things. Play with purpose.
Make friends and work together.
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Family
These life changing experiences-and the confidence they provide-become
bricks that eventually form a foundation. One a Scout can stand on to
embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles.
For the parents watching in awe, it’s not a question of where their Scout will
go, but where won’t he go.
ADVENTURE IS WAITING.
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Sharing the roads with farmers
during this harvest season
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Farmers in Hendricks County are beginning their harvest season for 2014. Whether
the farm equipment be a tractor-trailer hauling grain, a tractor with oversized tillage
tools, spraying equipment or supply trucks with seed, chemicals or fertilizer – all travel Hendricks County
roads and highways
with you.
Safety
while sharing the
road is important
to avert a potential
tragedy for farmers
and motorists
Harvest
season
is
time-consuming,
weather dependent, and
requires long hours. Farmers may travel the roads during
traffic rush hours or at dawn or dusk.
Remember, farmers are traveling to and from
work also. Caution and respect for the use of
the road is required. The public needs to be
alert for slow moving vehicle signs (the reflec-
Publisher
tive SMV triangle) or the flashing yellow lights
which means the vehicle is traveling 25 mph or
less. Farmers are equipped with mirrors (but
equipment still may have blind spots) to make
them aware of traffic behind. Farmers need to
find a safe place to pull over. For oncoming
traffic, pull to the right, slow down or
stop for the equipment to pass.
The motorist must be observant of the surroundings as the equipment
has to dodge mailboxes, utility poles, road
signs, deep ditches
and narrow bridges.
For equipment that
is folded upwards, be
aware the utility wires
could become snagged.
Drivers need to be patient with this over-sized,
slow-moving equipment. The
growers of our food have to follow
many regulations to make their equipment
visible to drivers need to make themselves
aware of them. Be ready to slow down and do
not pass on hills, curves or bridges.
Here are several Do’s and Don’ts to help
guide the non-farmer driver:
1. Do not approach moving equipment as
the farmer may not see the bystander. Wait
until you make sure the farmer sees you.
2. Do not assume farmers see you at an intersection. Tractors, trucks and combines
have blind spots and if pulling heavy equipment, stopping is difficult.
3. Do pull over as far as is safely possible
when approaching farm equipment.
4. Do not pull over opposite mailboxes, utility poles, road signs and narrow bridges.
5. Do not try to pass farm equipment on a
double yellow line. Be patient. You will get
there eventually
6. Do be patient and understanding.
Farmers and motorists can drive safely on
all roadways. The farmer wants to be a good
neighbor sharing the public roads which connect one farm to another. Let’s all be good
neighbors and share the public roads with
each other.
Phyllis Gladden
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Cyclists and
motorists… caution
Arts Gala lucky
to have Ifen
Perhaps it’s the lovely weather we’ve been
experiencing – pleasantly atypical of an Indiana summer – but we’ve noticed an increase of
cyclists in Hendricks County that are dangerously foregoing the rules of the road.
Even on roads where bike lanes have been
built in – which is a welcome addition that has
given our communities national attention and
acclaim – some cyclists are riding without helmets, on the wrong side of the road, or without following red lights, stop signs and other
signage.
Granted, not all cyclists are guilty of this,
but it’s an issue that does need addressing.
We want to keep our county safe for motorists and cyclists alike.
Cyclists: be sure to follow the rules of the
road. If you don’t know them, check out bicycleindiana.org/educate.php.
Motorists: be cautious and aware when
sharing the road with a cyclist. Several municipalities in the surrounding Indianapolis area
have adopted a “three feet” law, which requires
motorists to maintain three feet of space between their vehicle and the cyclist when passing.
With more people biking in our communities now than ever, it’s important to be respectful and cautious while out and about on
the road. Even though something as dreadful
as waiting at a stop light is a catastrophic inconvenience for cyclists and motorists alike,
we endure the torturous, mind-numbing
25-second wait because we value our lives and
the lives of others more than shaving those few
seconds off of commute time.
Stay safe out there, Hendricks County!
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“How wonderful
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Civil reunion
est with each other. While it was true that I
was dreading this event, I was a bit hurt that I
wasn’t really wanted. “Okay, let me try to make
y wife and I enjoy doing many things
you understand this, Dick,” said my wife. “If you
together. But when our entertainment
go with me and simply hang around, no one will
preferences are not in sync, we can
know you, you won’t know where to put yourcommunicate openly with each other. That
self, and people will wonder why you
makes for a perfect union. But it may
look so uncomfortable.”
make for a lousy reunion. Let me
“No, that’s how I felt at my 45th
explain.
reunion. Look, I attended your
The Wolfsie family is headed to
last college reunion, and you told
Michigan where Mary Ellen will enme that friends were always asking
joy the 45th anniversary of her high
about me.”
school graduation. Up until about
“Yes, they asked me if I knew who
a month ago, we were both talking
that guy was, asleep in the corner.”
about the event, but hiding how we
Mary Ellen then compromised,
felt about the arrangements. I’ve put
suggesting I make a brief appearDick Wolfsie
in parentheses what we were really
COLUMNIST
ance, then excuse myself and go
thinking …
back to the hotel, but I reminded her
“Mary Ellen, your
that once when I did
reunion is getting
this very thing at anclose. Sounds like fun.”
“…when
our
entertainment
other get-together, she
(Sounds like fun for
was annoyed. I guess
you. This is about the preferences are not in sync, we
that was no way to belast thing in the world I can communicate openly with
have at my own engagewant to do.)
each other. That makes for a ment party.
“Yes, Dick I am lookShe also mentioned
ing forward to the eve- perfect union. But it may make
that at a previous refor a lousy reunion.”
ning. I hope you’ll enjoy
union I said things she
it.” (Please drop me off
didn’t find funny:
at the front door and
“Like when you saw an old flame of mine havgo find something else to do.)
ing a few too many cocktails. He told you jok“It will be great to see your classmates, Mary
ingly that he had been drinking ever since we
Ellen.” (This will be unbearable, viewing photos
broke up. And you said: ‘Wow, still celebrating
of the grandchildren of people I don’t know.)
after all these years?’”
“I’ll be proud to say you are my husband.” (I
Right now, I plan to make a brief appearance,
really do hope you’ll drop me off at the front
then get in the car and find that bar with a big
door and find something else to do.)
screen TV. I won’t know anybody in the place
“I can’t wait to hear all the stories about when
and people will ignore me, so I’ll just curl up in
you were a teenager.” (I really need to find a bar
a booth and take a nap.
nearby with a big screen TV.)
Same as going to the reunion.
“Yes, I think you’ll get a kick out of looking
through the yearbook.” (Maybe you can find a Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife of 33 years. They
bar with a big screen TV.)
have a dog and a cat. None of the four speak to escape other.
Finally, last week, we started getting hon- Dick is usually in the basement trying to think up something
M
HUMOR
funny to write. He can be reached at: wolfsie@aol.com.
here are many groups in Hendricks
County that I have a fondness for – one
is the Hendricks County Arts Council.
Comprised of a great group of people, I
am not sure there is another in the county who
feels as passionate about
what they do as these
folks.
On Sept. 11, at 6 p.m.,
the HCAC will hold its
annual Gala – this year’s
version, which will be
at the Hendricks CounRick Myers
ty 4-H Fairground, will
PUBLISHER
honor “The Greatest
Generation” with Big Band music, produced
by the Hendricks Civic Theatre.
I served as a board member of the Arts
Council a few years ago and know intimately what goes into making the Gala a success.
This year, Ifen Donovan is serving as the Gala’s
chair. If you don’t know Ifen, you should. She
has an abundance of energy – and most everything she is involved with becomes a success.
She is the perfect person for the HCAC to
have involved in this very important endeavor. This year’s theme is evermore meaningful
to Ifen who grew up in Guam and walked the
Asan beach where U.S. Marine and Army assault troops first landed July 21, 1944.
“Every-time I stand at the Asan beach
(which) overlooked the U.S. tanks and vehicles (that) didn’t make it to the shore just rusting in that sea water, never fail, I’m always
overcome with emotion,” she reflects. “I grew
up and live with relics, stories of WWII and
that war affected me deeply. Since our Gala
just happens to land on Sept. 11, I thought
this would be a great opportunity to thank
and honor the WWII veterans who so bravely
fought and protect our freedom, and my beloved island Guam.”
For more information about the Gala, visit
hendrickscountyarts.org or email info@hendrickscountyarts.org.
Kingsway is here, too!
I made a grave mistake last month in this
space when I neglected to list Kingsway Christian School (Avon) as one of the many private/
parhocial educational options in the county.
KCS has been been educating students for
more than 30 years and currently, as stated on
its website, serves 620 students in preschool
through eighth grade. My sincere apologies.
Rick Myers is co-owner of Times-Leader Publications, LLC.,
publisher of Hendricks County ICON and Hendricks County
Business Leader. Write him at news@myicon.info.
COVER STORY
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Pawing it forward
Judges and the Best of Show winner at the
2012 Bow Bow Bash. Submitted Photo
Courtney Sackett, Brownsburg High School freshman and founder of the Bow Wow Bash, readies for the fourth annual on Sept. 10.
Her efforts were recognized by the Barnum
& Bailey Circus Gold Award, a $1,000 prize
recognizing community service. That’s when
By Gus Pearcy
the idea came for an annual fundraiser.
For three years, the Bow Wow Bash has
The Bow Wow Bash was started with that
been raising money to help domestic animals money. It has raised nearly $16,000 in just
in Hendricks County. This year isn’t different, three years. This year, there will be a competibut there are a couple of twists. What you may tive fundraiser called the Pack Attack, which
not realize is that the event was started by a Courtney devised to encourage the younger
10-year-old girl.
volunteers to go out to raise money.
Courtney Sackett is a typical freshman at
“The top three people who raise the most
Brownsburg High School, but she has a wealth money, are going to be the grand marshals
of community service already under her belt. of our Paws on Parade which is also new this
She, with the help of her mother, launched year,” Courtney said. “It’s at 2 p.m. towards the
the Bow Wow Bash, which will be happening end of the day. Their dog will get to ride in a
again this year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at convertible. We’ll also have our coordinators
Arbuckle Acres, a new location. Dogs are the and volunteers and everybody else walk in the
guests of honor at the bash.
parade as well.”
It all started when Courtney fell in love with
Paws on Parade is also a new event for the
a boat.
family fun event for all ages. There are many
The Dixie, in North Webster, Ind., is In- other fun events including dog contests with
diana’s oldest sternwheel paddle boat. It has prizes for categories such as Best Dressed,
cruised Lake Webster, named after Dan- Best Look Alike Costumes, Best Talent, Best
iel Webster, since 1929. It is a tourist attrac- Kisser, and overall Best of Show Competition.
tion but holds the heart
Many animal owners
of many locals, includplan ahead to attend this
ing the Sackett family.
4th Annual
event each year, preparIn 2007, it was sold to a
ing some pretty unique
Bow Wow Bash
nonprofit entity made
costumes for their be10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6
up of citizens. The first
loved pets.
Arbuckle Acres
order of business was
There is also a si200 N. Green St., Brownaburg
some sorely needed renlent auction with donaFor more information,
ovations to bring it up to
tions from several area
call (317) 852-3893 or
code. The alternative was
businesses and specialon Facebook at facebook.com/
dry docking it. So Courtty items such as autobowwowbash or at
ney took to the drawing
graphed items by Indy
bowwowbash.com.
board and drew some
Car drivers such as GraFor information about Misty Eyes
pictures of the boat and
ham Rahal, Scott Dixon,
Animal Shelter, go to Facebook.com/
the lake. Her mom, SherRyan Briscoe and Tony
mistyeyes.org or mistyeye.org or call
yl, a marketing and pubKanaan.
the center at (317) 852-8022.
lic relations consultant,
Money raised from
helped Courtney turn
the event will go to the
her drawings into printed notecards, post- Misty Eyes Animal Shelter, which adopts out
cards and T-shirts for sale. She raised $4,000 domestic animals. The no-kill shelter, which
from the sale of those pictures. The Dixie was rescues animals, is totally funded by donasaved with Courtney’s help.
tions. In June, Hendricks County Animal
COVER STORY
Photo by Rick Myers
Courtney Sackett with her mother Sheryl.
Control seized animals from a hoarding situation in Coatesville, which landed more than
50 Border Collies into the Hendricks County
Animal Shelter. Misty Eyes pulled 27 of these
dogs from the shelter to help them with the
overload of animals. Many of these animals
were feral in nature, needing to be treated for
various medical conditions, socialized and rehabilitated.
Misty Eyes, founded by Cherie Fox and Renee Harlor, has a small shelter in Brownsburg.
It is hoping to raise enough funds to eventually build a larger facility to further their mission.
Courtney has five dogs. Sheryl Sackett says
her daughter has changed her outlook to not
be self-centered, but show care and concern
for others.
“The Pack Attack was her idea, she named
it and presented it to the junior volunteers,”
Sheryl said. “She’s an officer at Key Club this
year, so she’s helped wrangle a few volunteers
for the event and then she’s in charge of all the
dog contests.”
Sheryl, who has also been involved in the
Alliance for All Animals, says that next year’s
Bow Wow Bash will be for Misty Eyes and
the Hendricks County Animal Shelter. Alliance for All Animals has been critical of the
administration and the euthanasia rates at
the county shelter for several years. Recently,
the Hendricks County Commissioners made
a change in the supervisor. LaDonna Hughes
has adopted many of the suggestions made
by rescue groups and the Alliance including
changing hours to accommodate families, getting more volunteers to help, and advertising
more animals to encourage adoption on outlets like Facebook.
“(Hughes) has really shocked the crap out
of us, because she has really turned that thing
around 180 degrees,” Sheryl said candidly.
“She has done everything that we have asked.”
Courtney has had plenty of help from her
mom to put on the Bow Wow Bash, but she
also has learned quite a bit.
“I don’t think I’d be able to put on an event
like this without the help of my mom,” Courtney admitted. “But she’s taught me some
things like communication is key, and like she
taught me a little bit of design for like the logo
and stuff, but she also taught me some major
skills like how you can do such big things with
just a small idea.
“I’d like to say it’s not as hard as you think,
but it kind of is,” she added.
Courtney’s drive as a servant will continue.
Her plans after high school are to go into the
mission field. Perhaps a pastor. She believes
that she has been called for a specific purpose.
However, she blushes at the thought of being
called a dream kid.
“Oh, I’m not a dream kid,” Courtney said
with a smile. “I am pretty cool, but I can be a
normal kid.”
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Submitted photo
Andy Wernsman, Bill Estes Ford General Manager, presents an annual sponsorship check to Angela Falcone, BEF
President, with Brain Weddle, Bill Estes Ford General Sales Manager.
Bill Estes Ford Community Give-Back event
The Brownsburg Education Foundation (BEF) and Bill Estes Ford are partnering to raise money
to support the children and teachers of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation. As
part of the Ford Motor Company Drive 4 UR School program, members of the local Brownsburg
community can test drive a new Ford vehicle while at the same time supporting BEF’s efforts
to enhance education in the community. The one-day event takes place from 2 – 7 p.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 11, at Brownsburg East Middle School, 1250 East Airport Rd. For every driver
over 18 who test drives a new vehicle, Ford Motor Company and area businesses will donate
an amount to BEF on your behalf. For more information about the Brownsburg Education
Foundation Drive 4 UR School event or the Bill Estes Community Give-Back, go to www.
brownsburgeducationfoundation.org. To donate, volunteer or sponsor the Drive 4 UR School
event, please call the BEF office at (317) 852-1056 or e-mail bef@brownsburg.k12.in.us.
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Eerie experiences at Avon’s
haunted bridge
By Ken Sebree
We have all heard tales of haunted
houses, but have you ever heard of
a haunted bridge? If you drive south
from U.S. 36 along CR 625 E, in a
short distance you will pass under a
majestic triple arch railroad bridge
which carries the CSX Railroad
tracks over White Lick Creek and CR
625 E. This 300-foot-long, 70-foothigh concrete structure was reportedly constructed in 1906 and features
a series of eight smaller arches atop
each of the three massive structural
concrete arches.
Photo by Katie Mosley
Because of various legends and
stories of the deaths of workers durHaunted bridge of Avon on 625 E.
ing construction of the bridge and of
the deaths of people killed by passing trains while walking the tracks over the bridge late at night, this bridge
has locally become known as the haunted bridge. It is said that at night you can sometimes hear the screams
and crying of the ghosts of these unfortunate souls, and many locals refer to CR 625 E simply as Haunted
Bridge Road.
One legend says that a construction worker fell to his death during the building of the bridge and landed
inside the framework of one of the bridge supports. It was decided that since he was dead, they would simply
leave his body there and encase him in the concrete bridge support. Some say that when the concrete forms
were removed, the poor man’s arm hung out so they cut it off.
Another story says that a young mother was walking the tracks across the bridge late at night taking her sick
baby to the doctor when a train came and she had to jump from the bridge to save herself. The mother survived
the fall but the baby did not. Within a few weeks, the grief-stricken mother died of a broken heart.
For many Avon and local area teenagers, the has become a rite of passage and display of courage to visit the
haunted bridge late at night and confront the ghosts directly. Many adults around Avon can tell stories of their
own late night encounters with the haunted bridge ghost as teenagers, whether real or imaginary.
The Avon haunted bridge is one of the most recognized historic landmarks in the area. An image of the
bridge is depicted on the official seal of the Town of Avon.
Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and resident of Hendricks County for well over 40 years. Contact him at ken@sebreearchitects.com or (317) 272-7800.
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Sept. 4 (every Thursday
until Nov. 20)
Danville Jam
When: 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Ellis Park Train Station
600 E. Main St., Danville
Cost: Free
Contact: Chuck Dolder at
(317)745-3201or chuckdolder@att.net
Sept. 5
First Friday Cruise-In (each
Friday through October)
When: 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Courthouse Square, Danville
Cost: Free
Contact: Laura Parker at lparker@
danvilleindiana.org or call (317) 745-3007
Website: visitdowntowndanville.com
Sept. 5 and 6
Habit of the Heart Gala Weekend
When: Friday, doors open at 6:00 p.m. for
Monte Carlo Night; Saturday, ladies luncheon
Where: The Palms; 2353 E. Perry Rd., Plainfield
Contact: For more information,
call (317) 268-6240.
Website: hendrickscountycf.org
Sept. 6
Recreation Celebration
When: 9 a.m. • Cost: Free
Where: Washington Township Community
Park; 115 McClain Place, Avon
Contact: Marni Crabtree-Davison
at (317) 745-0785 or mcrabtreedavison
@avonfd.org
Website: WashingtonTwpParks.org
Sept. 9
Humorous Speech Competition
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Plainfield Public Library
1120 Stafford Rd., Plainfield
Contact: Brownsburg.toastmastersclubs.org
COMMUNITY
Sept. 11
What: Gala for the Arts
presents Swing the Night Away
with Big Band Music
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds;
Cost: $45 for single, $80 for couple
Contact: info@hendrickscountyarts.org
Web site: hendrickscountyarts.org
Sept. 12
Outdoor Movie In The Park:
Muppets Most Wanted
When: Dusk
Where: Avon Town Hall Park;
6570 E. U.S. 36
Contact: Terri Fisher at (317) 272-0948 x119
Website: avongov.org
or facebook.com/TownofAvon
Sept. 13
Hendricks County Half Marathon
When: 7:30 a.m. • Cost: Up to $40
Contact: Nate Phipps at nphipps@
danvilleindiana.org or 317-745-3015 x4506
Website: danvilleindiana.org/department/
division.asp?fDD=4-91
Sept. 13
St. Stephen’s Fall Festival
When: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: St. Stephen’s;
1001 Concord Rd., Plainfield
Contact: Skip Lyford at (317) 507-6343
or slyford@perq.com
Sept. 13
Hummel Park Bluegrass Festival
When: 1 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hummel Park Performing Arts Center;
5373 S. CR 700 E. (Sugar Grove Road)
Contact: (317) 839-9121
Website: hummelpark.net/park_events
Sept. 13
Laughing for the Health of IT
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Avon Washington Township Park
Pavilion; 435 Whipple Lane Avon IN 46123
Contact: admin@mhahc.com
or call 317-272-0027
Sept. 13
On the Big Screen at Hummel Park:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
When: 8:15 p.m.
Where: Hummel Park Performing Arts Center;
5373 S. CR 700 E. (Sugar Grove Road)
Contact: (317) 839-9121
Website: hummelpark.net/park_events
Sept. 19-21
Quaker Days
When: Friday 4 – 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Al and Jan Barker Athletic Complex;
451 S. Vestal Rd.
Website: quakerdayfestival.weebly.com
Sept. 13 and 14
Fair on the Square
When: Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Danville Courthouse Square
Contact: For more information, contact Robin
Wambach at danvilletrikappa@yahoo.com
or call (317) 432-1175
Web site: danvilletrikappa.org
Sept. 20
Quaker Day Festival Car Show
When: noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Friends Meeting House Grounds
105 S. East St., Plainfield
Sept. 18
Annual Fund Dinner
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Cardinal Ritter High School
3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis
Contact: Rebecca Byrnes at rbyrnes@
cardinalritter.org or (317) 927-7825
Sept. 19 – Oct. 31
Beasley’s Corn Maze
When: Fridays and Saturdays 10 – 5 p.m.;
Sundays noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Beasley’s Orchards;
2304 East Main St., Danville
Cost: 12 and older $8, ages 6-11 $6,
children 5 and under free with adult
Contact: (317) 745-4876
Website: beasleys-orchard.com/
festivities/corn-maze.html
Sept.19-20
St. Malachy Country Fair
When: Sept. 19, 4 – 11 p.m.
Sept. 20, Noon-11 p.m.
Where: St. Malachy Parish
9833 E. CR 750 N., Brownsburg
Contact: sgutzweiler@stmalachy.org
Website: stmalachy.org/church/
serving-sharing/country-fair/
Sept. 20
Celebrating Avon
When: 11a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Avon Washington Township Public
Library/Avon Town Hall Park
Cost: Free
Sept. 20
What: Summer Sounds on the
Square – Jennie DeVoe
When: Gates open at 6:30, music at 7:30
Cost: $5
Contact: Laura Parker at (317) 745-3007
or lparker@danville.org
Website: visitdowntowndanville.com
Sept. 25
Avon Tri Kappa Purse BINGO
When: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Washington Township Park Pavilion;
115 McClain Place, Avon
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door
Contact: Maria at (317) 432-3070 or
bingoavontrikappa@gmail.com
Sept. 27
Avon Community Heritage Festival
When: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Washington Township Park
115 McClain Place, Avon
Contact: E-mail info@
avoncommunityheritagefestival.org
or call (317) 272-2155
Website: avoncommunityheritagefestival.org
LIFESTYLE
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LIFESTYLE
Discover a new twist on
classic campfire s’mores
TsT Home Improvement Services LLC
Tip of the Month
By Tom S. Truesdale
Bath Renovations - Part 2
Last month I described a wide range of
ideas regarding renovations and updates to
the Bathroom and how
investment in these projects
will pay back immediately
with the value and resale
appeal of your home.
• If your home has multiple Bathrooms,
make plans to use others rooms during the
renovation.
Define and detail your
budget hand in hand with
scope development.
• Consult with an
experienced Planning and
Construction Professional
to provide guidance and
advise.
This month I would like to
discuss some of the planning
strategies and logistics
involved with completing
Bathroom update and
renovation projects.
• Products and materials
can greatly impact cost,
once your scope / budget
is developed cost savings
can be explored simply
by choosing alternate
products and materials.
Below I have listed some
details that if addressed
prior to start of construction
will help your project be a
success.
Planning/Design
• Invest time and thought into both layout and
scope development prior to beginning your
project.
• Think about layout refinements, accessibility
and carefully review the overall scope of the
project, look at options that will add long-term
value to your home.
• In many cases piping updates are necessary
depending on the age of the home. Consider
this during the scope development phase and
if needed include this update in your project.
• Consult with an experienced Planning and
Construction Professional to provide guidance
and advise.
Think about logistics and interruption
• The Bathroom is obviously one of the most
used rooms in the home, even a small update
or renovation will cause interruption that
needs to be understood prior to the start of the
project. Even the simplest renovation usually
takes a minimum of 5 to 7 days to complete.
SAMPLES, SAMPLES, SAMPLES
There is a very wide variety of products,
materials, colors and levels of quality to review
before purchase of materials.
RECIPE
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Roasting marshmallows around the campfire with friends and family is a popular pastime. Luckily, the classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker can
be enjoyed in so many ways – whether you’re
fireside or stuck inside!
Try giving the sticky-sweet summer favorite
a modern twist by using DOVE Dark Chocolate. As the No. 1 solid dark chocolate on the
market, the never-bitter, silky-smooth taste of
DOVE Dark Chocolate lives up to people’s expectations of what chocolate should taste like.
Here are two ways to pair everyone’s favorite Keebler Original Grahams and DOVE
Dark Chocolate to make s’mores-inspired
desserts that are impossible to resist.
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Place third layer of graham crackers on top
of marshmallow mixture. Heat remaining
11-ounce bag of caramel in 30-second bursts,
stirring in between. Pour and spread over graham crackers. Pour and spread remaining
chocolate over caramel.
Optional: Sprinkle sea salt on top to finish.
Note: For ease of spreading, each bag of caramel should be melted separately, or else caramel for final layer will be too hard to spread.
For example:
• Type of vanity tops
• Lighting fixtures
S’mores Dessert
Trifle in a Jar
• Sinks / Tubs / Shower units
- custom or factory
• Flooring products
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• Plumbing fixtures
• Wall coverings and protection
• Accessibility, location, type and function
The Bathroom can potentially be an extremely
complicated room to renovate, a good deal of
thought and planning needs to take place before
beginning your project, hopefully the points
I have provided give you a good foundation of
where to start. Of course never hesitate to contact
a local, qualified Construction Professional to
provide development and delivery services for
your Bathroom Renovation project.
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3-Layer Caramel
and Chocolate
Marshmallow Bars
Recipe provided by Real Food by Dad
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15 whole Keebler Graham Crackers
2 (11-ounce) bags caramel pieces
16 ounces DOVE Dark Chocolate
2 cups mini marshmallows
Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with foil, leaving
2-inch overhang on each side. Place five graham crackers on bottom (break crackers up as
needed to fit pan).
Melt one 11-ounce bag of caramels in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between. Pour and spread over graham crackers.
Place second layer of graham crackers on top
of caramel.
Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second
bursts stirring in between. Reserve 1/3 of mixture. Stir marshmallows into remaining chocolate and spread mixture over graham crackers.
• 1 (3.9-ounce) box of instant
chocolate pudding
• 6-10 individually wrapped
DOVE Dark Chocolate Promises
• 4-6 whole Keebler Graham Crackers
• 1/2 tub whipped topping
• 1/2 small jar of marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 6 small Mason Jars
Start by prepping ingredients. Prepare pudding per instructions on box, finely chop up
chocolate and break up graham crackers into
pieces (as small or large as you’d like). Then, in
small bowl, combine whipped topping and the
marshmallow creme. (It may be a little lumpy.)
Next, start filling jars by putting 1/2-1 inch
layer of broken graham crackers.
On top of graham crackers, add about 1 tablespoon of chocolate pudding and sprinkle
with bit of dark chocolate pieces.
Then, add about 1 tablespoon of whipped
marshmallow topping mixture. Repeat layers,
finally topping jar with toasted marshmallows
and another sprinkle of finely chopped chocolate.
Note: To toast marshmallows, put minimarshmallows onto baking sheet (a little stale
or cold can help) and put them in oven under
broiler for few seconds until golden brown.
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LIFESTYLE
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Painting a perfect room
INDOORS/OUT
By Pat Donovan
Small spaces can be very difficult to design
and make interesting. There are many factors
to consider. One item to consider is the room.
Is the space narrow and deep? Painting narrow walls with a horizontal stripe will give the
walls width. On wide, long walls, using a wide
vertical stripe can make the walls appear taller
rather than wider.
Next, pay careful attention to the ceilings.
Are the ceilings taller or shorter than usual? To
reduce the height of a wall in appearance, paint
wide stripes at the bottom with varying smaller widths above. Short ceilings with wide walls
can be visually improved with stripes. The size
of the stripes can be varied for interest.
What effect do you want to produce with
the small space you are creating or re-doing?
Is the room used for the entire family or is it
a room for a specific person? Whatever the
space and however it is used is an important
factor in the design concept.
The photo to the right shows a small half
bath that was painted in such a way to make
it appear larger than it is. The concept was to
paint horizontal stripes in varying widths to
give interest and width to the room. The result
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was perfect! The room is eye-catching and
works for the entire family. The before bath
did not have any character and appeared very
small.
Whatever design challenge you are facing,
research all avenues and consider thinking
outside the box for the most creative results.
Always remember to have fun!
Pat Donovan, ASID owns Pat Donovan Interiors, von. Contact her at 317-272-6134 or generalinfo@donovansinteriors.com.
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LIFESTYLE
Vintage: A wine that gets better with age
WINE & DINE
By Charles R. Thomas, M.D.
Regardless of which style of Port one prefers, when asked, most experienced Port
drinkers will tell you they will choose Vintage
Port. Besides being the most expensive and
the most sought-after Port made, it is not the
most popular Port in the U.S., but that, I think,
relates to price and the unwillingness of the
American consumer to wait for the eventual
maturity to reward one with the magnificence
of Vintage Port.
Although Vintage Port only represents
about or less than 1 percent of the production of most large wineries, Vintage Port remains the one everyone talks about, waits for,
and pays dearly for. The mechanics of a winery producing a Vintage Port are complex and
interesting. At the point where the winemaker decides to include various lots of wine to
be designated as “Vintage,” or about 1 year of
age, if the winemaker and his tasting panel believe they have a truly spectacular wine, they
will consider “declaring” a vintage. A quantity
of wine, which is not necessarily the entire lot
of wine, to become Vintage Port must satisfy
three requirements: it must be from the highest-ranking vineyards, grown in an unusually
hot summer, and picked at optimal ripeness.
In addition, it must have outstanding taste
quality, and it must be a large enough quantity
that a significant segment of the buying public has a chance to purchase some. Finally, it
must be approved by The Instituto do Vinho
do Porto (IVP), the governing body for Port
production and quality. On average, most wineries declare a “Vintage” only three times a decade, so the quality requirements are obvious.
Vintage Ports fetch a considerably higher price
than do the lesser styles.
The decision to petition for approval of a
“Vintage” is made after the first year of production. The submission of the petition to the
IVP is made during the second year and wineries are notified if their wine has been approved
as Port quality near the end of the second year.
Declaring a “Vintage” often becomes a game of
one-ups-manship among competing wineries.
Once a “Vintage” has been declared, the shipper will inevitably adjust his pricing for the
new vintage, perhaps, delay its release, and often sell futures for its purchase.
The average Vintage Port will require at least
20 years in bottle to reach even the early stages
of maturity. Most people quote 10 – 30 years,
but for most good Vintage Ports, the number is
20 – 30 years. It just takes that many years for
the wine to lose the tannins and the sharpness
of its youth. I am a huge fan of Vintage Port
and I have some in my cellar dating back to the
19th century, all still wonderful. The vintage I
find the most attractive right now is the 1963,
which is magnificent. It is dark, thick, luscious,
fruity, rich, and still sweet. Decanter Magazine
(from England) posted a chart online for Vintage Port drinking advice. It has three catego-
ries of drinkability: keep, drink now, or drink
soon. The advice for the 1963 is drink soon!
It is 51 years old and still the advice is, drink
soon, not now! Other great vintages are 1966,
1970, 1977, 1983, 1994, 2000, and 2005; none
of which are “drink now.”
Charles R. Thomas, M.D. owns Chateau Thomas Winery with
locations in Plainfield, Fishers, Bloomington and Nashville.
Contact him at charlest@chateauthomas.com.
Regime and regimen
(Side note: Although “regimen” takes the
form of “regiment” as a verb, nowadays we
only use the noun form of “regiment” to mean
Question: “I wonder if you have done a
a military unit.)
commentary on the use of regime and
That seems all well and good, unregimen. I often hear or read distil
you look further down their diccussions of ‘performing a traintionary entries and see secondary
ing (or workout) regime.’ I always
definitions which cross over one
thought a regime was a form
another.
of leadership and government
whereas regimen was a protocol
What you will find is that “regiof sorts. Thanks for any input.”
men” used to mean “a system of rule
Mark Cutler
or government” has fallen into disuse, while “regime” used to mean
Answer: Thanks for the question,
“a system or planned way of doing
Mark. It’s an interesting one, bethings” is still used.
Jordan Fischer
cause the two words share an origin
GRAMMAR GUY
So which to use? At the end of the
in the Latin regere, but have come
day, “regimen” is your best choice if
to denote different things.
you want to describe a plan to get healthier,
Let’s talk about their primary definitions and “regime” is your best choice if you want
first.
to describe a government. Although “regime”
“Regime” refers to a form of government or has managed to retain more flexibility over
a particular period of rule. A study of Vietnam the centuries, it comes with a connotation of
might talk about the “Nixon regime,” for ex- authoritarianism, even when used as a subample.
stitute for “regimen” – so consider that when
We understand “regimen” to mean a plan you’re thinking about spending a weekend at
or set of rules, especially one designed to im- grandma’s house under her “regime” of ice
prove the health of a patient. A diet and work- cream and cookies.
out plan would be a regimen, as would be a
doctor prescribing antibiotics, fluid and bed Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for the Hendricks
County ICON. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him
rest.
GRAMMAR GUY
at rjfische@gmail.com.
LIFESTYLE
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Got Fall Bloomers?
By Karen Robbins
o you have color in your landscape
now? There are many shrubs and
perennials still blooming here in the
gardens. Adding color to your outdoor living
area for this time of the year will extend your
desire to be outside and enjoy the cooler
temperatures.
Many perennials are re-blooming like the
coneflowers, Pink and White Double Delight
and Southern Belle and many varieties of
Coreopsis and Geranium, Rozanne. Shrubs
still in full bloom would be many of the
shrub roses like the Knockout series and
butterfly bushes. Butterfly bushes have been
hybridized quite a bit in the last 10 years and
there are several varieties perfect for smaller
gardens. The butterfly bush, Lo and Behold
is a beautiful blue flowered variety only
growing to 2 feet tall. It maintains its dwarf,
mounded form and blooms continuously
without dead heading which makes it very
low maintenance.
Hibiscus is another perennial that blooms
well in August and September. Most of these
plants are large so make sure to allow them
space to grow. You will be rewarded by 6” –
12” flowers depending on which variety you
choose. The colors range from reds, pinks
and plum to the new bi-colors. A variety
called Midnight Marvel, has large burgundy
leaves and beautiful red flowers. Hibiscus
can add drama and great texture to your
landscape areas just from their foliage.
Anemones, or Windflowers also bloom in
September and October and have flowers in
pink or white. This plant has foliage about
18” tall and flower stems almost 3’ tall, so
this is a great cut flower. Plumbago is slow
spreading perennial growing only 12” tall
and covering itself with cobalt blue flowers in
August and September. A very showy plant
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that grows in large areas here in the gardens
since some of these plants were planted more
than 20 years ago.
Our gardens have several varieties of
asters that are true perennials and have
been coming back for years in our gardens.
Aster, Wood’s Pink or Purple only grow 18”
tall and have a very long blooming time thru
September.
Another shrub with great color in
September is Caryopteris. They have
hundreds of sky blue flowers and stay under
4’ tall in the gardens. Many guests walking
through the gardens ask for the name of this
shrub. A cherry tree named, Autumnalis, has
pink flowers that bloom in September if you
want to add a small flowering tree to your
landscape area.
Stop out for a walk in the gardens and take
home a few fall beauties for your own outdoor
living area. Now is the perfect time to plant!
Planting in fall is better for plants since this is
the time of year they naturally develop a root
system. Plant now and you will enjoy colorful
blooms at a time of the year when outdoor
living areas can become uninteresting if you
don’t choose your plants wisely.
Karen Robbins is the owner
of Avon Gardens. Contact Karen at:
info@avongardens.com
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prevent a heart attack and any permanent damage to Gary’s heart. Hendricks Regional Health is
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OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY
Danville sailor assigned to Somerset
Non-Traditional Teacher
Unites States Naval Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Harrold, a 2008 graduate
of Danville Community High School, has been assigned to serve on the USS
Somerset (LPD25).
The USS Somerset, stationed in San Diego, is named for Somerset County,
Penn., honoring the actions of the passengers and crew of United Airlines
Flight 93, who kept terrorist hijackers from reaching their intended target on
Sept. 11, 2001. The flight crashed in Somerset County, and 22 tons of steel
from a crane near the crash site was used to construct the ship’s bow stem,
embodying the strength and determination of the American people.
The ship is one of the world’s most modern, networked, survivable and
transformational warships.
“A ship is but a steel vessel,” said Capt. Thomas L. Dearborn, the ship’s
commanding officer. “It is the crew that brings a ship to life. The USS
Somerset is truly a fine warship and this crew that mans her is second to
none.”
Harrold is one of 364 officers, enlisted personnel and Marines on board.
HARROLD
He serves as a cryptologic technician on the San Antonia-Class Amphibious
Transport Dock, which transports elements of landing forces for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions
throughout the world.
Memorial Walk supports The Gathering Together
A memorial walk to help keep the spirit of Tom Maloney alive in the Plainfield community will also benefit
The Gathering Together, an organization that helps support families with loved ones in the final stages of life.
Sponsored by Plainfield Eye Care, the Tom Maloney Memorial Walk will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 11, at The
Gathering Together, 147 N. Center St., Plainfield. Following the walk, participants are invited to stay for
“SOUP’S ON”, a meal to thank the community for its support, starting at noon. For more, call (317) 839-2368.
We’ve heard of the non-traditional student,
but non-traditional teachers are now entering the
education workplace.
Dee Long of Plainfield is a third-year teacher with
Indiana Connections Academy, a virtual public
charter school where students can a public
education right from their very own home.
LONG
“I was ready to try something new, and
expand upon my experiences as an educator” said Long, who had
previously taught in the Plainfield school system. “It was an exciting
opportunity to be a part of a new frontier in education.”
Long said her interaction with students in mostly done virtually
through online teaching and by phone calls.
“Instead of spending a lot of time planning and preparing for six subjects
daily… ” said Long, “I now spend more time developing personal learning
plans for each of my students as I analyze their data.”
Indiana Connections Academy offers a great alternative for children
who are not thriving in a traditional bricks and mortar school because of
chronic illness or disabilities, said Long. “We also have families who prefer
the one-on-one attention that they can give to their student as a learning
coach versus an over-crowded classroom. And last but not least, we have
students in our program who need a flexible school schedule because they
are training for the Olympics, or are training at high levels for other sports
or the arts.”
Long added that the job allows for more family time for her, as well.
“I love my job because I now have the physical and emotional energy I
need to be the mom and wife I long to be, and I know I’m helping the
students and families I’m serving.”
Mizelle kicking the competition
Twelve-year-old Marcus Mizelle has kicked and punched his way to a position
on the USA National Karate Team. He will compete Oct. 15-19 in the World
Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) 5th World Championships for
Children, Cadets and Juniors in Szczecin, Poland.
“I have wanted to excel at karate since I began in 2006 at the age of 4,” said
Marcus. “Once I got my black belt when I was nine, I decided I wanted my
goal to be to get my third degree black belt before I turned 16.” He received his
second degree black belt a year ago.
“This is the highest level anyone my age can reach,” said Marcus. “You have
to be among the best in the country to be invited to participate with the USA
National Karate Team.”
And he is among the best. Placing among the top three in his age group for the
individual advanced divisions in June at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National
Championships, he earned the opportunity to go to Poland. He will compete in two
events there, including kata (forms) and sparring.
“For the World Cup, I am training my body more, instead of just training for the
specific events alone,” Marcus said. “My biggest challenge in my career has been
doing the training to get my first degree black belt. I had to go to boot camp each
weekend for three hours, both days, for 10 weeks, and then to several seminars the
last two weeks before the black belt test.”
He said the experience was very physically and mentally challenging. Along the
way, he has had an abundance of support from his parents, Donnis and Stephanie
Mizelle, his sensei, Peter Adamson, as well as his teammates at the dojo.
“At first, I thought it was very nice and what an honor for Marcus,” said his dad,
Donnis Mizelle. “The longer I thought about it, the more I realized that this was far
beyond ‘nice.’ This was really a significant honor and an incredible opportunity.
Donnis Mizelle said he and his wife initiated the karate training for their son
when he was a preschooler. The intent was to develop discipline and mental
toughness. “After he decided to continue in the regular program,” Donnis
Mizelle said, “we have worked to make sure that he had the opportunity to go as
far in the program as he wanted.”
Donnis Mizelle said he is acting as a strength coach for his son as he prepares,
as Sensei Peter Adamson is the head coach.
“Stephanie has the primary burden of making sure that he gets to where he
needs to be for all of his activities,” said Donnis Mizelle.
He said his son is proof that “there is no end to what can be accomplished when
you work hard and take advantage of opportunities as well as natural abilities.
OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY
St. Malachy fundraiser
gratified participants
Once Robert Armbruster
accepted the call to be the cochair of the St. Malachy Parish
School fundraiser, he did some
research to learn about the history
of the school.
Marijane Armbruster, his
wife, is a lifelong member
of the church. Her father
worked on fundraising for
the third church on Green
Street.
“It was neat for her and
I to be in a position to do
something in turn for our
parish and for the generations
that follow us,” Robert said.”
We hope that our sons find the
Catholic faith and that this is a
good place to live and they send
ROBERT AND MARIJANE ARMBRUSTER
their children there.”
AND TERRI AND RAY VALLILO
Fundraising was an 18-month
process. Robert estimated that more than 200 families helped solicit donations and a
majority of the 2,000 plus families gave from the heart.
“It was nice to meet the older families who obviously didn’t have any children in
the school,” Robert said. “But they still donated to the school because they saw how
important it was to have that school be a part of our parish.”
Co-chair Ray Vallilo said the church hired a consultant to train the committee on
soliciting donations. It was a “personal touch” campaign, Vallilo said, where asking was
done in the home sitting down with families and telling the story about St. Malachy
and the need.
“We got more from the campaign than what we gave the campaign,” Armbruster
said. “That’s for sure.”
Armbruster added that the campaign had another positive. The purpose of the
donations produced a building that can be seen. There was no guessing where the
money went. This building also has a built-in legacy. It will be there for many years,
helping the children get an education. School started at the new site, 7410 North CR
1000 E, on Aug. 6.
Both the Armbrusters and Vallilos had children that had attended the school.
Each committee member family was given a list of parishioners to visit. The cost of
the school building was more than $10 million. Half of the money was a loan from the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The committee was responsible for $5.5 million. When
the process was complete, the committee had raised $5.9 million.
Armbruster said the entire experience was gratifying, and the most important lesson
he learned was the generosity of people. “If you ask people, they’ll always help out,”
Armbruster said. For more information, contact the school at: (317) 852-2242.
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DISPATCHES
n IPHONE 6 LAUNCH SET FOR SEPT.
According to recode.net, Apple has supposedly “scheduled a big media event for
Sept. 9,” prompting many to conclude that
will be when Apple decides to unveil the
iPhone-5s follow-up, though previous rumors had alluded to a mid-Sept. release.
The iPhone 6 is expected to come in two
sizes – 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches – and are
rumored to have more powerful processors, better camera features and “strong
sapphire displays.” – Fox News Tech
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Modern, red, yellow and green traffic
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systems that improve traffic flow and reduce travel times, they may be communicating directly with your car in the near future. Autonomous cars, however, may put
an end to the traffic light all together. By
communicating with other vehicles, rather than a driver perceiving the situation,
multiple cars could arrive at a single intersection and know the proper yielding sequence efficiently. – Fox News Tech
LIFESTYLE
HCCF grant opportunity
to begin Sept. 3
AROUND TOWN
The Hendricks County Community Foundation recently announced the opening of the
second cycle of the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund Grant Program beginning Sept. 3.
The Opportunity Fund Program is different
this year from years past, allowing any charitable group or nonprofit organization to apply in either cycle with no dollar limits set. All
grant applications must be submitted online.
The application will be open from September
3-October 1. Grant monies awarded must be
used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and instructions for the Opportunity
Fund grants can be found at www.hendrickscountycf.org. The purpose of the Deedee
Daniel Opportunity Fund is to support programs, projects and organizations that meet
the needs of Hendricks County and its communities. Grants are made only to nonprofit
organizations or qualified charitable projects
that meet those criteria. The first cycle of the
Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund funded the
following programs:
• Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of
Young Audiences - $5,000
• School Partners in Hendricks County to bring unique arts programming to
Hendricks County schools
• Why Not Today- $3,800
• Kids’ Summer Lunch Bunch - $1,500
• General Operating - to provide lunch and
books for Hendricks County children over
the summer
• Danville Public Library - $1,485
• Why Not Today Farm to Food Pantry - to
support their mission of providing fresh
food to Hendricks County food pantries
• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - to
help encourage families to read 1,000
books to their children before they enter
kindergarten
• Project Lifesaver Hendricks County- $2,900
• Danville Rotary Club Foundation - $5,000
• Project Lifesaver Hendricks County - to
provide support and tracking for those
residents that wander
• Danville Playscape Upgrade and
Improvement Project - to upgrade and
improve Ellis Park in Danville
• Leadership Hendricks County, $3,000
• Hendricks County Fire Chief’s Association
- $600
• General Operating - to support leadership
development and the nonprofit boards in
Hendricks County
• Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center,
Hendricks County Child Advocacy Center,
Inc. - $4,500
• Child and Family Advocate - to hire a child
and family advocate
• Promoting Firefighter Safety and Survival
- to provide training for Hendricks County
fire fighters
Join us for the 2014
Hendricks County Business Leader’s
Women’s Business Leader Luncheon
You’re Invited
to Join Us!
Presented by
Photograph courtesy of the Huron Heritage Collection
DON’T MISS!
“Memories from a working
woman during WWII”
September 11th
Guest Speaker:
Joyce Trent
Joyce Trent
Luncheon time is 11:30 am to 1pm
at Wellbrooke of Avon; Cost: $15
10307 E. County Road 100 North • Avon, IN
Stay tuned for more information
in upcoming months!
For additional information, contact Cathy Myers
info@businessleader.bz or call/text (317) 918-0334.
See you there.
A portion of the proceeds to benefit Leadership Hendricks County.
Meet Joyce:
Entering the work force at
a time when men were off
to war and women were
needed, Joyce Trent found
herself working shortly after
high school graduation for
an Indianapolis bank. Joyce,
who is a graduate of Avon
High School, worked her way
trough many bank classes and
eventually on to a position
only held only by men at
the time: a vice president.
Being a founding family of
the Town of Avon, Joyce has
many memories of Hendricks
County and women in
business.
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LIFESTYLE
Photos by Rick Myers
and Gus Pearcy
Left: Gordon Hobbs, 87, still comes to work five days a week to lend his expertise to
the nursery that bears his family name. Right, top: The man included in the logo
for Hobbs Nursery isn’t even a Hobbs. It was an employee who spent 40 years with
the company. Bottom, right: Hobbs explaining the particulars of products that will
eventually be placed on rooftops of urban buildings.
Hobbs Nursery, and
Gordon, still going strong
Wholesale nursery with 200 year old history keeps going
FOCUS
By Gus Pearcy
About 10 years ago, the C.M. Hobbs Nursery sold the majority of its land holdings along
U.S. 40 and Raceway Road and went exclusively wholesale. Brothers Gordon and Thomas Hobbs then began to seek a buyer. Becker
Landscape owner Larry Becker purchased the
firm about eight years ago. Tom, 98, has retired,
but his brother, Gordon, 87, still comes to work
every day.
“He’s got a chair there as long as he wants,”
Becker declared. “He’s what we call a seasoned
pro.”
The legacy of Hobbs family reaches nation-
ally. The nursery was started in Salem, Indiana
in 1812, before Indiana was a state The business moved to Hendricks County in 1875. C.M.
Hobbs, a son-in-law of Oliver Albertson, and
Oliver’s son Emery took over the business in
1879. Emery eventually sold his interest and
moved to Iowa where he founded the Albertson grocery store chain.
Long-time residents will remember Hobbs
Nursery as a retail entity on Raceway Road just
north of U.S. 40. It served the public with trees
and shrubs for years. Gordon said the retail
business was “15 percent of the profit and 85
percent of the headaches.”
Gordon is the grandson of C.M. Hobbs,
the fourth generation to run the nursery. As a
young boy, he remembers the German prisoners of war who worked at the nursery during
World War II.
“They were from Rommel’s Africa Corp,”
Gordon said as he remembered how sunburned all of them were. “They were good
workers. They spoke German, but they swore
in perfect English.”
Gordon, who writes descriptions for the
website and occasionally tours the facility for
prospective buyers, calls it a hobby. Anything
else would “bore him stiff.”
As a community outreach, Hobbs is participating in the Avon Farmers Market on Tuesday
evenings from 4-7.
C.M. Hobbs Nurserymen
1201 S. 1050 E.
Indianapolis, IN 46231
Ph: (317) 837-8301
Fax: (317) 837-8743
Toll-free: 1-800-428-6765
cmhobbs.com
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HEALTH
To live or die:
The story so far
RELATIONSHIPS
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For most, the option to die lies behind a
door that is closed and well sealed. Many who
suffer will glance at the door as they pass, but
few stop to consider it. For those who have
family members or close friends who commit
suicide, the door is thrown open – especially
for the children of those who kill themselves.
The door is never closed in quite the same way
again. Whenever they struggle, the unthinkable becomes a taunting plausibility.
If someone you know is ambivalent about
choosing to live, believe them and take action. Don’t take on the responsibility of deciding if someone is serious about dying. Even
trained professionals cannot decisively determine who will choose life and who will choose
death.
“Because you are alive, everything is possible,” writes the poet Thích Nhât Hąnh. I often tell clients, no matter what their current
struggle, this moment is just a moment. It’s a
snapshot – excruciatingly painful as it may be
– in a very long story. Change is certain. Find
out how the story is meant to end. Live.
The recent death of Robin Williams consumed social media and rocked the psychological stability of many already suffering.
Suicide and mental illness have been newly
discussed from every perspective; from the
compassionate to the mean-spirited and the
ignorant in-between. There is no shortage of
controversy.
There are very few people who have not
been affected in some way by suicide. When
someone like Robin Williams, who is visible
and beloved in our culture, kills himself, many
feel the loss personally. As if he had been a
friend. As if some part of him had belonged to
us. We want to know why. We want to make
sense of what seems so senseless. We want an
answer.
Suicide cannot be fully understood from
the outside. No story behind suicide is the
same. Every story is deeply, personally unique.
If we could see the struggles of another more
transparently, we would love them; our own
humanity and heart are within it.
Is suicide a choice? For many it is. Can depression and mental illness overtake someone’s mind to the point that actions such as
suicide are no longer a free and voluntary
choice? Yes, that’s true also.
In my office, I sit with those who struggle
with deep depression, anxiety, and inner turmoil. They battle with the excruciating balance of living or not when the purpose of life
seems thin. I sit with those who have attempted suicide and wake up alive.
I also sit with the ones left behind. Those
who love the one who died hold death heavily.
When someone commits suicide, it is not
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suffering of this violent
loss continues for gen-
Dr. Rediger has been helping individuals, couples and families for over 25 years and is in private practice in Plainfield. She can be
reached at (317) 839-1333, through her website SherryRediger.com or by email at SherryRediger@Gmail.com.
HEALTH DISPATCHES
n LINK BETWEEN VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AND ALZHEIMER’S
A new study published in the journal Neurology shows that older adults severely deficient
in vitamin D may have twice as much of a chance to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A growing body of research on Alzheimer’s connection with Vitamin D (which you can
get from healthy doses of sunshine, supplements, egg yolks and oily fish like salmon and
sardines) suggests that Vitamin D plays a much more important role in preventative healthcare than previously thought. – Yahoo Health
n FIVE FOODS WITH VITAMIN C
Yellow bell peppers, Papaya, Guava, Kale and Strawberries.
– Women’s Health
HEALTH
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Facelifts, scars and tummy tucks
BODY BEAUTIFUL
By Dr. Barry Eppley
Q: Can one have a facelift without any visible scars in front of the ear? I have darker skin and like to wear my hair back. I am
worried that someone may be able to see
the scars running down in front of my ears.
I need a mini-facelift but many results I
have seen show the scar in front of the ear.
A: It depends on how you define a scar in
front of the ear. All effective facelifts require
some type of incision in front of the ear. Most
plastic surgeons place this incision behind the
tragus (bump of cartilage in front of the ear
canal) of the front part of the ear so that the
final healed scar is virtually undetectable. A
few others, particularly those trained only a
mini-facelift technique, still place the incision
in front of the tragus so the scar can be potentially detected no matter how well healed
it becomes. It is done because it is simpler and
makes the operation faster. It clearly does not
lend itself to a better scar result. So all facelifts
create incisions on the front part of the ear,
but where they are placed determines whether it is scarless or not.
Q: I am 21 years old and have lost 65
pounds over the past two years. This has
left me with a lot of excess skin and an overhanging abdominal apron. I have been researching tummy tuck surgery to remove
it. My main concern is if I will still be able to
have children in the future? I am not planning on having children anytime soon, as I
am still young; but I know someday I will.
I just need the tummy tuck now so I can
feel better about myself. Will the tummy
tuck scar in any way interfere with my belly
stretching during pregnancy?
A: There is no problem with becoming
pregnant and having children after a tummy
tuck. This is not a rare occurrence at all. The
slow stretch of tissues during pregnancy easily expands the abdominal skin. Since you are
young and have never had children (and likely
will), the muscle should not be tightened during your tummy tuck. The overhanging skin
and fat should only be removed. This will
make a dramatic change in your waistline and
provide you years of feeling better about your
body.
“This will make a
dramatic change in your
waistline and provide you
years of feeling better
about your body.”
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LIFE CHOICES
By Karl Zimmer
What are you afraid of? Do you lose sleep
over whatever it is? Is it beyond your control?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, famously, “…
the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” If
that’s true, then what is fear, really?
Real fear might be if you were being chased
by a bear. Most of us have never even seen a
bear except perhaps in a zoo, so being chased
by one is highly unlikely. So too are most
things that could actually harms us. Yet we
all experience the physiological response associated with fear. When you lose sleep over
something you are afraid of, you do so because
whatever it is appears real enough or proba-
HEALTH
What is fear, really?
ble enough to be real. When you wake from a
nightmare or a bad dream, your heart might
be racing or you wake up in a sweat because
your dream felt so real, and whatever was happening in the dream seemed real enough that
your body responded the same way it would
had what was happening in the dream really
happened.
The fact is, your unconscious mind doesn’t
know the difference between real fear or imagined fear and responds in a primitive way, a
survival mechanism we call “flight or fight.”
Your body gets flooded with adrenaline and
what follows is not a measured response but
an immediate reaction, one which is unconscious and feels as real as if a bear was chasing
you. Yet, chances are that once you gathered
yourself up and realized that you had just had
a bad dream, you calmed down and went back
to sleep.
You may have heard the notion that, FEAR
is just an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real. During our conscious moments,
when we are thinking about things we are
afraid of or past hurts or traumas, two things
happen. The first is that the unconscious mind
is aware of what we’re thinking and begins to
trigger the “fight of flight” reaction, and the
second thing is that the body begins to feel
the same way you would in an actual stressful
situation. Even though you are only thinking
about something you don’t want to happen,
your body feels as if it is already happening. In
other words, to you it feels real.
The same physiological response happens
when something triggers us as that happens
when something real occurs. Remember that
whenever you think about something bad
from the past, your body responds as if it’s
happening again. When something reminds
you of and triggers a bad memory, your body
begins that same reaction, and therefore whatever the trigger was, feels as if it is the thing to
fear. But what the fear actually is, is only the
fear that it is real. In other words, it’s false evidence appearing real. So, now that you know
fear is just an illusion of fear, there is nothing
to fear. How cool is that?
Karl R. Zimmer III is a clinical hypnotist, having been licensed
and certified by the State of Indiana. His practice, Zimmer Success Group (http://Z-Success.com), is in Plainfield. Information
provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or illness.
Nutrition misinformation: Getting the facts straight
DIETARY
By Martha Rardin
I recently read a blog by another dietitian,
Tamara Duker Freuman, titled “Missing the
Nutritional Forest for the Trees.” The blog was
insightful and thought provoking. The author spoke of the common practice of taking
a small nugget of scientific information and
making a mountain out of a molehill. Consumers are bombarded with accurate and inaccurate nutrition misinformation, and it gets
confusing as to what a person should believe
and what to not believe.
Most nutrition myths do have a bit of
truth but are mostly comprised of bunk. Often, myths are designed to make you believe
in something designed to separate you from
your hard earned money. Sadly, people prey
on our insecurities and fears with deals and
schemes that increase their wealth but leave
you with a slimmer wallet and not one step
closer to improving your health.
Here are a few common myths or practices
that grab your attention but are short on details and scientific evidence.
Carbs are bad for you
This particular belief is damaging because
your body uses and needs carbohydrates for
daily functions. Our bodies are designed to
process carbohydrates efficiently. Following
a low or no carbohydrate diet is very difficult
because your body needs carbohydrates. Often people start on a low carb diet but cannot
sustain this because it is physiologically not a
diet that is designed for the human body. Excess carbs will cause weight gain but excess
protein, fat and alcohol will also cause weight
gain. The nugget of truth in these claims is
that no one needs a diet that is comprised of
all white foods or highly processed foods.
Raw foods aid in digestion
and promote weight loss
The raw food diet is one that has been
around for some time and continues to entice
folks to try a “miracle” regime. This particular
diet is difficult to follow and even harder to
follow if you want to enjoy dining out. While
some nutrients are diminished during cooking processes, some nutrients are enhanced
and become more bio-available to our bodies.
The fact is some foods are meant to be consumed in the raw state and some foods that
are best eaten cooked. The nugget of truth in
these claims is that raw foods are helpful and
improve the fiber content of our diet but a diet
of all raw foods is not necessary.
Detoxifying is good
for your body
These claims are particularly enticing and
offer hope where there is limited knowledge
about how our bodies work. The truth is our
bodies are perfectly designed and already
handle the detoxification needs 24/7. Our
liver and kidneys are the filters that help our
body retain what we need and eliminate what
we do not need. Detoxifying messages complicate matters and serve to only confuse people. The nugget of truth in these claims is zero
– you should avoid nutrition claims that offer
detoxification.
Children need sports
drinks and snacks
following activities
This is a common myth and often seen
when parents are lugging coolers and bags of
drinks and snacks. Up until children are playing in high school, they typically only need
water to rehydrate after a practice or game.
By giving children a sports drink and a snack,
we are giving them extra calories that may not
be necessary. Try water first and if the child is
hungry offer a healthy snack of fruit or milk.
Most of us are regular exercisers, not marathon runners. Therefore, we typically do not
need a protein drink or bar after a workout.
Elite athletes may need additional supplementation after a workout or a long event but most
of us just need to stay hydrated and eat balanced meals.
Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is Director of Nutrition
and Dietetics for Hendricks Regional Health.
Is this good for me?
MOM’S the WORD
By Alyssa Johnson
Do you have relationships that are holding
you back? It’s common for us to remain in relationships with “the devil we know” rather
than risk the “unknown.” These can be romantic, friendship or even family relationships!
By continuing to remain in a relationship
you know – in your heart – is not healthy for
you, you begin to damage yourself. Now, I’m
not talking about a quick decision here – one
fight and you’re outta there. No! I’m talking
about situations where you’ve tried to communicate your needs, tried to adjust your perspective, tried to forgive and move on, but it
just ain’t happenin’!
There’s a difference between running from
an uncomfortable situation, and recognizing
that a relationship is no longer serving your
best interest. By negating that inner “knowing” and choosing to talk yourself into trying
to believe it’s ok, you begin to no longer hear
that voice prompting you.
That voice is your guide – call it your intuition, your gut feeling, or even the Holy Spirit! It’s meant to be listened to. If you push it
down and push it down, eventually it will give
up and be quiet. The problem with that is that
you begin to question yourself and doubt other decisions, not just the ones having to do
with this relationship.
It becomes a ripple effect. Ignoring that
guidance in one setting impacts all your decisions. You won’t trust yourself because deep
down you know you’ve ignored the divine
guidance that was given to you.
Fear is the culprit here. It’s just too scary
to imagine making a change. But I say to you,
what if you don’t? Do you want to continue
feeling smaller and weaker? Do you want to
second guess every decision that comes your
way? Do you want to be miserable and miss
out on the opportunity to be happy if you were
to make a change?
Yes, it’s scary! Any change is! But you need
to clearly see the costs. Remaining in an unhealthy situation will have far worse consequences. So release that devil you know and
focus instead on bolstering your self-esteem
and confidence by beginning to tune back in
to that voice and what it’s leading you toward.
Your Vibrantly Live Challenge
What relationship changes do you know
you need to make but have been ignoring?
The first step is being honest with yourself.
Alyssa Johnson, LCSW is a Counselor & Life Coach for Moms.
She’s been a resident of Brownsburg for over 15 years. To learn
more about how she helps moms live the life they were created
for, visit www.VibrantlyLive.com or call her at (317) 520-1476.
HEALTH
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Living
Well
Changes
Everything!
A child’s secret wish…
MARRIAGE
By Lori D. Lowe
My friend opened her daughter’s prayer
necklace one Sunday and found a shred of paper that read “I pray that my family will never
fall apart.”
It may surprise
you to learn that this
child’s parents have a
loving marriage and
that she has a secure
and strong family unit.
But her aunt and uncle are going through
a divorce, and she sees
how traumatic it is for
them and for her cousins. Even this glimpse
of divorce is enough to
make her fear for her
own family.
Given the prevalence of divorce today, most children
have seen a glimpse
(or more) of its sorrow and pain. Due to
this eye-opening experience, they may
have insecurity about
divorce. Your own
children may be more
insecure than you realize.
Imagine that your child wrote this note.
Would it motivate you to work harder to ensure your marriage is strong and your family
is secure? It did motivate me to think about
whether I am doing all I can to maintain a
strong family. What would you say to the child
to reassure her? Do your children need to be
reassured? The mother who found it reassured
her by telling her that just because her parents
argue doesn’t mean they are breaking up and
that they made the decision to get married as
a “forever” decision.
If you have been thinking about giving up
on your marriage,
please realize the
shock and sorrow that
children go through in
a family breakup. That
sorrow is not a transition that goes away.
Children are not as resilient as we give them
credit for being.
Choose to love your
spouse, even when
you don’t feel particularly loving. You will
have ups and downs,
but over time individuals are happier when
they stay together
through the rough periods. The odds are
better for you to find
love and happiness in
the marriage you are
in than if you look for
happiness after a divorce. And children
are better off being reared in an intact family—emotionally, physically, financially and
educationally.
What is your secret desire for your family?
Do you know if your children are secure in
their family? Have you asked them?
Lori D. Lowe is a marriage blogger at MarriageGems.com. Her book First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope & Inspiration for Your Marriage is available on Amazon.com and in all e-book formats. Lori and her husband of 18 years live in Indianapolis with their two
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HEALTH
Steps to eat more fiber
WELLNESS
For HC ICON by Christina Summers
of IU Health West
Eating enough fiber is important to help
prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes,
heart disease and certain
types of cancer. Research
also suggests that consuming fiber-rich foods might
boost weight loss by helping you to feel fuller after
you eat.
Fiber, by definition, is a
dietary material containing substances that are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes. Fiber
can be found in grains,
beans, fruits and vegetables, among other types of
foods. The skin and seeds
of these select foods are
what holds the most fiber.
“Eating 25 grams of fiber a day is a lot,” says Joni Fiscus, clinical dietician and certified diabetes educator at IU
Health West Hospital. “Take breakfast — with
a couple pieces of toast, a bowl of cheerios and
a banana—you probably have about 5 grams
of fiber so far. It’s a long way from your daily
goal of 25.”
But most of us eat only about half as much
fiber as we should. Nutrition guidelines recommend 25 to 38 grams per day; the average
American consumes only about 14 grams.
It’s not hard to boost your fiber intake. Fiscus
suggests introducing Fiber One products into
your diet for a high fiber yet low calorie solution to your fiber needs along with following
these five simple tips.
Eat your fruits. Eat, rather than drink,
your fruits and vegetables.
When either is processed
to make juice, most of the
beneficial fiber is left behind.
Read nutrition labels.
Read nutrition labels and
choose foods with the highest dietary-fiber numbers.
Eat your vegetables. Eat
your vegetables, and then
some. Forget “five-a-day;”
many nutrition experts
suggest aiming much higher. Aim for making vegetables rich types, like greens
and broccoli, a part of every
meal and snack.
Don’t peel edible skins
from fruits and vegetables. Don’t peel edible
skins from fruits and vegetables, when possible. To avoid pesticide residues, wash skins
thoroughly before eating, and opt for organic
varieties when you can.
Eat beans, lentils and split peas. Become
a frequent connoisseur of beans, lentils and
split peas. They’re filling, fiber-rich and cheap.
If they are canned, they are convenient (just
rinse them in a colander before using to wash
away excess sodium).
HEALTHY HAPPENINGS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL
HENDRICKS
REGIONAL HEALTH
Sept. 1 (every Monday)
Toddler Time
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Plainfield Recreation
and Aquatic Center; 651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield
Advanced registration required
Sept. 13
Safe Sitter
When: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Hendricks Regional Health;
Conference Rooms 3 and 4
1000 E. Main St., Danville • Cost: $35
Contact: Jill Woodward (317) 718-8160 or
jawoodw@hendricks.org
Sept. 5
Week One at West:
Ankle Replacement
When: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: IU West Hospital Terrace Classroom;
1111 North Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon
Contact: (317) 217-3627;
reservations required • Cost: Free
Sept. 9
Cancer Connection
(Topic is TBA)
When 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: IU West Hospital
Cancer Center Lobby; 1111 North Ronald
Reagan Pkwy, Avon
Advance registration requested
Sept. 15
Infant Massage
When: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendricks Regional Health;
Childbirth Classroom, Floor 3
1000 E. Main St., Danville • Cost: $20
Contact: Melinda Heavin (317) 718-4585
or mheavi@hendricks.org
Sept. 23
Alzheimer’s Support Group
When: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Hendricks County Senior Services;
1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville
Contact: (317) 745-4303
Send your healthy
happenings to
news@myicon.info
FRANCISCAN ST. FRANCIS
Sept. 13
Flu Shot Clinic
When: 9 – 10 a.m.; Cost: Flu shot $39,
Pneumonia vaccine $80
(some insurances accepted)
Location: Mooresville Senior Center
4305 E. S.R. 144, Mooresville
Contact: (317) 722-8299, ext. 1120
Sept. 19
Baxter YMCA Senior Health
and Fitness Day
When: 9 a.m. – noon • Contact: (317) 881-9347
Location: Baxter YMCA; 7900 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis
AROUND TOWN
Avon Supt. Dr. Maggie Hoernemann (third from left) accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge along with (from left)
Laurel Setser, Avon-Washington Township library director; Don Hodson, Washington Township Trustee; and Anne
Engelhardt, Avon school board president. The link to view the video is http://youtu.be/fIAxsYaiqLY. You can also
donate at http://www.alsa.org/.
Sept. 25
Hendricks County Senior Services:
Prime Time Expo
Location: Hendricks County Senior Services
When: 9 a.m. – noon
Contact: (317) 722-8299, ext. 1120
Cost: Flu shot $39, Pneumonia vaccine $80
(some insurances accepted)
FAITH
29
First and last sacrifice
DEVOTIONAL
By Michael LeFebvre
Submitted Photo
From back left; Jeff, Makayla, Karras, Kim, and Brian. Front; Audra, Lux and Kale .
A family journey
The Pierce family of Plainfield supports missions
and reaching out to help others
WHERE WE WORSHIP
a family. It is an added blessing to be able to
call your church family your “family” as well.
Kim Pierce is children’s director at the
Plainfield Campus for The Journey Church.
She and her husband Jeff have nine children.
They will soon be traveling to China for two
children who are not in their family photo
(Krayton and Kashton). The Pierces reside in
Plainfield and work in real estate.
What is one meaningful event that has taken place at your place of worship?
I couldn’t say there is only one. There are
so many. My children were baptized there.
We, as a family, volunteer in the food pantry.
We have seen many people come to Christ
and their lives changed forever. If I were only
thinking of my family the one meaningful
event would be seeing my children give their
hearts to the Lord.
What is it about your place of worship that
helps you grow spiritually?
We have excellent pastors, leaders and
teachers that offer a variety of studies. Our
Wednesday night “Well” Service always refreshes us and leaves us renewed in the Lord.
The Sunday morning services are always uplifting and encouraging. Soon we will be starting a marriage series call Happily Ever After
and it is always a favorite among the congregation. Most importantly, we always attempt
to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit and
let Him guide us, whether it be in alter time,
singing, or praying.
Why would you recommend your place of
worship to someone?
Oh goodness, the list is long. Our pastor is
a wonderful man with a heart after God. We
love people and community. We believe in being missional and reaching out to help others.
Church isn’t in the pew. Church is in our actions and caring for and loving others out in
the community. Our teachers love their ministries and pour their hearts into their ministries. Our food pantry reaches hundreds of
people each month and we have an opportuWhat is it about your place of worship that
nity to share the love of Christ while also sharhelps you to feel connected to your spouse,
ing daily necessities. We are launching a new
children, parents or other
community center in Avon
family?
at Prestwick and we hope
There is a unity when evThe Journey Church
to share Christ and lift up
eryone comes together for
620 N. Carr Rd.
the community through
corporate praise, worship
Plainfield, IN 46168
outreach and community
and prayer. In addition, ev(317)839-7308
support. I would invite every fifth Sunday we have
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eryone to attend The Jourfamily day when all chilney Church!
dren attend “big” church as
Compiled by Cathy Myers
“So Abraham called the name of that place,
‘The LORD will provide’; as it is said to this
day, ‘On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided’.” (Genesis 22:14, ESV)
It was a difficult test of faith for Abraham to
take his beloved son Isaac to a certain mountain, and to sacrifice him there. (See Genesis
22:1–19 for the full story.) Whatever questions were swirling through Abraham’s mind,
he knew he would somehow come back down
that mountain with Isaac by his side (Gen.
22:5; Heb. 11:19).
It took Abraham three days to make it to
the place God had appointed. Why did God
require him to travel three days journey from
the coast into the mountains for this test? God
was teaching Abraham and all his posterity an
important lesson about that mountain.
God sent Abraham to a mountain in the
area that, in his day, was called Moriah and
would later be called Zion (2Chr. 3:1). Abraham’s was to be the first sacrifice on Mount
Zion, where the Temple would later be built.
The lesson that day was to teach the meaning
of every sacrifice that would take place on that
mountain, from that first sacrifice until the final sacrifice.
It was necessary for the lesson that Abraham went so far as to place Isaac, bound for
the sacrifice, on the altar. But at that moment,
the Lord commanded Abraham to stop, and
he substituted a ram in the place of Abraham’s
son. Thus the first sheep sacrificed on the
Temple mount was introduced as a stand-in
for the heir of the promised nation.
Centuries later, when the story of Abraham’s deed was written down in Genesis, the
writer explained to his audience: it is because
of that lesson taught to Abraham that, “to this
day” (the day of the writing of Genesis), faithful Hebrews expect God to provide another
heir on that same mountain who will be the
true sacrifice that Isaac could not be, and that
the animal sacrifices served as surrogates to
represent (Isa. 52:13-53:12; Psa. 40:6-8; Heb.
10:5-10).
It was 2,000 years after Abraham that Jesus,
as heir to the throne, presented himself on
that same mountain to satisfy justice for his
people. Jesus gave himself to pay the penalty
others deserved, as promised so long before
in the object lesson taught to Abraham. Jesus was the final sacrifice, fulfilling the lesson
taught by the first sacrifice on that mountain.
What a mindboggling promise and fulfillment
for needy sinners!
Michael LeFebvre is pastor of Christ Church Reformed
Presbyterian, Brownsburg. Contact him at (317) 456-2551.
The Tom Maloney
Memorial Walk
October 11th, 2014
11:oo AM • 147 N Center St at The Gathering Together
Register at: http://thegatheringtogether.org/walk
We walk to keep Dr. Tom Maloney’s spirit in the
community of Plainfield. All proceeds that
Plainfield Eye Care receives will go directly to
The Gathering Together, a place that offers
support to families with loved ones, during
the final stages of life. Join us after the walk
for SOUP’S ON. This is a THANK YOU
for the community, from The Gathering
Together, starting at Noon. Please come be
our guest. For more information please call
Plainfield Eye Care at 317.839.2368.
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COMMUNITY
ICON
of the
MONTH
Big family, big heart, and big love
Brownsburg’s Linda Krampen pours
her faith into the lives of others
What is it that makes you angry?
Prejudices and stereotypes.
Linda Krampen grew up in Pittsboro, graduating from Tri-West High School and
then from Purdue University School of Pharmacy. She worked for Eli Lilly and
Company until she chose to be a stay-at-home mom for her seven children.
Krampen is currently involved with Habit of the Heart, which is a
charity that helps families in Hendricks County with emergency needs.
She is also on the board for the Brownsburg Education Foundation.
Here, we learn more about our September ICON of the Month,
Linda Krampen.
What do you do to escape from reality?
Go on vacation.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My husband Jim. He is my soul mate and best friend.
He is an amazing husband, father and friend.
What do you consider your greatest virtue?
Loyalty. My friends and family should know that
I will love them “no matter what.”
Which living person in Hendricks County do you
most admire?
My mom Loretta Kirtley. She inspires me to be
my best. She has always had an “I can do anything”
attitude and nothing gets her down. I count on her
for great wisdom and love her very much.
What do you most deplore in others?
Hypocrisy. I appreciate genuineness and sincerity in people.
What do you like most about living in Hendricks County?
I have lived in Hendricks County most of my life and I
love the people that live here. There are many amazing and
caring people in this county that are role-models for my
children. I love being “in the country” but close to the city.
It is the best of both worlds.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Integrity.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Honesty.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte. I try to make it at home
but it just isn’t the same.
If you had to live elsewhere in Metro
Indianapolis, where would it be?
Probably downtown Indy. It is exciting to see the growth
and all that there is to do within walking distance.
What are your fears, phobias?
I hate scary movies. My kids love them, but I can’t
sleep for days if I watch one.
If you could begin life over¸ what would you change?
I wouldn’t change a thing. I have been so blessed in my life.
In each step of my life, God has had a plan and teaching, in
His all-knowing wisdom, that he wants me to learn. Painful
chapters have drawn me closer to Him and joyful chapters
have shown His glory.
What has been the happiest time of your life?
Now. So far, each stage of my life has been the happiest.
We have our first child going to college this fall, five are in high
school, and one is a third grader. My life is busy but I wouldn’t
have it any other way.
If money were no issue, how would you spend it?
I would love to support Habit of the Heart more.
This group of ladies does so much for families in
emergency need in Hendricks County. There is so much
need and this group does an amazing job with
the resources and funds that they receive.
Which talent would you most like to possess?
I wish I were fluent in another language.
What do you most value in your friends?
That they love me for me. That they are genuine.
I don’t have to pretend and neither do they.
What makes you happiest?
Being with my family.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Jonathan from the Bible- loyal to his friends
and a peacemaker at heart.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
“Vacation” means no kids (otherwise it is a trip).
My favorite place to go with my husband is Boston.
I love the history, the restaurants, and all the
different things to see and do.
What do you do with idle time?
When I am not running kids around, I enjoy
working with the ladies of Habit of the Heart to
help organize their biggest fundraiser. Their weekend
includes a Friday night gala and a Saturday purse auction.
This year’s events are Sept. 5 and 6. They raise close to $100,000
each year to help families in our county.
What is your greatest regret?
I wish I would have asked my grandparents more
questions to gain some of their wisdom.
Linda Krampen
Compiled by Cathy Myers
What tenet do you live by?
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.
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Kelsey Reinhardt signs with Indiana Tech
AROUND TOWN
Brownsburg High School softball recently announced that senior Kelsey Reinhardt has signed
a National Letter of Intent to continue her education and softball career for the Indiana Tech
Warriors. Reinhardt has been the varsity catcher for the Bulldogs the past two seasons. She was
selected to the Hoosier Crossroads All-Conference team and the All-Hendricks
County team in 2013 with .315 batting average and lead the team with
6 doubles. In 2014, Kelsey was the starting catcher for a 2014 Bulldog
softball team that recorded their first 20+ win season and Sectional
Championship since 2005.
Sitting from left: Stephanie Reinhardt, mother; Kelsey Reinhardt; Rod Reinhardt,
father. Standing from left: Indiana Tech Assistant Coach Leah DiCristofaro,
Indiana Tech Head Coach Jessica Harris, and BHS Coach Keith Brown.
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