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and watch her eyes light up. It’s not a new
sci-fi movie, but a label that represents
Rhonda’s myriad contributions to
Hendricks County. You see, Rhonda likes
to facilitate accomplishment.
“She is the best connector I’ve
ever met,” Associate Director of the
Hendricks County Community
Foundation Susan Rozzi said. “She’ll
sit across the table and hear someone
talking and she’ll say, ‘Wait a minute,
you need to go talk to so-and-so,
they’re kind of doing that
same thing.’ All
of a sudden
she starts
brainstorming ways
that she can help.
She’s all about
connecting
people and
making things
better.”
A
native of
Northwest
Hendricks
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since the age
of 12, Rhonda
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“I grew up with a mother who instilled in me
that you give back,” she said. “They didn’t have
a lot of money to spend raising four kids, but
they coached ball teams and they did PTA. They
helped start the football league in the Pittsboro
area. They were always looking for ways to give
back.”
That is a philosophy that she and her husband
passed down to their three children while
demonstrating it in various parent activities.
Then in 1999, Wiles and her marketing degree
got the chance to give back to the community
full time when she was hired as the first
marketing director for the State Bank of Lizton
by then-president Matt Ayers.
One of the first programs she attended was
Leadership Hendricks County, which, along
with the United Way of Central Indiana,
Hendricks County, Wiles says was instrumental
in bringing her to where she is today.
Ayers said she impressed him with her
accomplishments at Leadership Hendricks
County.
“At the bank, she had to work against the
attitude that’s the way we do it because
we’ve always done it that way,” Ayers said.
“She had to overcome that. She’s changed
people’s thoughts a lot.”
State Bank of Lizton President
Les Mongell credits her marketing
expertise for at least one of the
reasons the bank has grown over
the last 12 years.
“Instead of giving checks,
we get involved in things
with time and talent,”
Mongell said. “The bank
is involved in the United
Way, financial literacy
at all our community
schools. She’s been
instrumental in getting
us to use that approach.”
Wiles has been instilling the volunteer
philosophy into the bank’s culture almost from
the beginning. She constantly tells everyone that
it’s not a checkbook philosophy; it’s a volunteer
philosophy.
“The best way for us to market our company
is for us to understand that it’s not always about
dollars and cents it’s about volunteers,” Wiles
said. “Anyone can give a check, but when you
have a company that says I will not only give you
my money but I will give you my time, that is
huge.”
One example of the bank’s commitment, every
employee is paid up to eight hours a month for
volunteering. The result is employees end up
giving several more hours.
“What I love most about Rhonda is that she
understands the importance of businesses being
involved in the community,” Rozzi said. “She’s
always looking at how State Bank of Lizton can
give back to the community beyond what they
do as a business.”
Last year, Rhonda and the executives at State
Bank of Lizton started a new endowment to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the bank’s
existence. The bank seeded the fund with
$10,000 and hope that employees and future
bank executives will continue to grow the fund to
have a lasting impact on the community.
Personally and professionally, Rhonda works
with the Hendricks County Community
Foundation and this small group of women who
were trying to make a difference. Eventually that
group became known as the Habit of the Heart
and grew to a $100,000 fundraising weekend
that focuses on granting money to children and
families that have nowhere else to turn.
Sharing a mindset, making connections, seeing
the possibilities and then making them reality;
by doing these things every minute of every day,
Rhonda Wiles does, indeed, make the quality of
life in Hendricks County good for everyone.
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We are pleased to announce the first-ever Hendricks County ICON of the Year. Nominations were
solicited from stakeholders throughout the community. This year’s ICON of the Year was nominated by
the Hendricks County Community Foundation.
The ICON of the Year’s influence has been felt throughout the county over the year and has had a
positive effect on the community at large.
Nominations for the 2012 Hendricks County ICON of the Year will be open to anyone who lives or
works in Hendricks County. Nominations should come with a 250-word explanation of why the nominee
should be considered for the honor. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. Email
nominations to [email protected]. Any questions, please call (317) 451-4088.
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Our Views
It is our opinion that we should all carefully
reflect this holiday season to reach further into our
hearts seeking to realize the true purpose and meaning of our celebrations.
As Christmas and New Year’s approaches and we meticulously plan our
traditions, decorations and menus, it’s important to reserve time for thought
about things for which we are truly grateful, as well as the many things for
which we should be grateful, but take for granted. Family and friends are
our richest resource, especially in difficult times when our other possessions
may dwindle or disappoint. The holidays put us in close quarters. Perhaps
we should use that time to strengthen our connections to those around us.
Maybe we could try a little harder to have more meaningful conversations,
beyond football scores and political commentary. Maybe on Christmas we
could institute an electronics-free zone at the dinner table if not for the
entire day. Maybe we could look each other in the eye when speaking and
listen carefully after asking, “How are things with you?”. Whether sharing
your special days with familiar faces or strangers working together to feed
and celebrate with those less fortunate, let’s remember, this season, to make
heartfelt connections. Here’s to Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
Our obligation to
children
In recent weeks, allegations and discussions of
child sexual abuse have filled the headlines. It is
our position that it is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed. It is harder to
turn our anger and frustration into positive action for victimized children.
Understanding what keeps child victims of sexual abuse silent is easy. They
fear that in revealing abuse they may not be believed, they may be blamed,
punished, or disclosure of abuse may result in the loss of a loved one. Child
sexual abuse is a crime that thrives in a climate of silence, secrecy, and shame.
Fear is what offenders often count on as they groom their victims. What is
not so easily explained is the silence of adult witnesses to such crimes. As
adults, it is our moral and ethical obligation to report suspicions of child
abuse. Children cannot be expected to protect themselves. Here is one
positive action we can all agree on. Raise your right hand and repeat: If I see,
hear, suspect, or in any way become aware that a child is being abused, I will
not keep silent. I will have the courage to help that child break free of the
silence, secrecy, and shame that should never define a child's life. You may
report by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-(800) 800-5556.
The views in these editorials are of reader participants. They do not represent those of Hendricks County ICON ownership and management.
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the President, the votes shall be
taken by states, the representation
from each state having one vote; a
quorum for this purpose shall consist
of a member or members from twothirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary
to a choice. [And if the House of Representatives shall not choose
a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them,
before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President
shall act as President, as in case of the death or other constitutional
disability of the President. --]* The person having the greatest number
of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number
be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no
person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list,
the Senate shall choose the Vice-President;
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Note: A portion of Article II, section 1 of the Constitution was
superseded by the 12th amendment.
The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall
be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number
of Electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then
from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on
the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives
shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing
to be continued …
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Here we go again. From office parties to
family gatherings, the holidays’ starch-laden
meals, delectable treats and overflowing cocktails
could even cause a health guru like Dr. Oz to
stumble. To avoid holiday missteps, arm yourself
with a plan for navigating around punch bowls of
eggnog and break rooms stocked with tempting
treats and leftovers.
“Healthy eating during the holidays doesn’t
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tricks,” says Brittany Peterson, clinical dietician
at Indiana University Health West Hospital.
“And, let’s face it—the holidays can be stressful
enough without feeling guilty about your food
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By Barry L. Eppley, M.D., D.M.D
Christmas gift ideas can often be brain
racking; gift card, book or that new electronic
device? Maybe something homemade like a
festive ceramic bowl ... or maybe not. In my quest
to find self-improvement gifts for the holidays,
I searched the Internet for what one could give
from a healthy standpoint. To my surprise, I
found a wide range of personal improvements
that shamelessly used a holiday theme for
promotion of their services and products. Here
are just of few of what is probably not best to
give.
"Get the Turkey Out Of Your Neck after the
Holidays” While that sagging neck probably
has nothing to do with the holidays, who could
knock this perfect opportunity to make the
association with that tryptophan-loaded bird and
a little neck tightening plastic surgery?
"Get Through Christmas without the
Stuffing" Many people will gain a little weight
over this holiday season, adding to their muffin
tops and love handles. Associating fat with
stuffing is simply irresistible. Dale Carnegie will
no doubt tell you that there is no better way to
make friends than to offer the gift of liposuction.
"Finance your Face" While faded from the
retail scene for years, the layaway merchandise
purchase has reemerged due to recent economic
times. Who would have thought that if you
couldn’t afford that face lift or nose job, you can
now get one on layaway. Imagine the surprise
of your in-law or boss when they open that gift
card with the initial down payment being made
by you.
“Get Rid of that Santa Belly” Santa’s job
doesn’t require any more of a workout plan than
milk and cookies. Most of us aren’t so fortunate.
But your spouse will no doubt view you ever
more affectionately with Jillian’s newest exercise
book or DVD.
“Healthy Fruitcake” Who wouldn’t love this
newest twist on an old favorite that everyone
recognizes and discards regularly. This healthiest
version may be one we are inclined to discard
even faster with no chance of ever even tasting it.
“Dental Stocking Stuffers” That lip smacking
experience under the mistletoe is reported to
potentially exchange up to 500 different types of
germs according to one dental study. This is even
more for those who suffer from gum disease.
Stocking stuffers of toothbrushes and travel-size
floss is bound to convey an American Dental
Association approved holiday message.
Just a few gift giving suggestions that will no
doubt make you memorable … but perhaps not
conveying the holiday spirit that you might have
thought.
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Rhonda
Wiles
What do you most deplore in others? Those
who do not open their minds to new ways of
thinking – always saying no instead of saying
let’s try.
What do you like most about living
in Hendricks County? We have parks, art,
restaurants, and more in our own back yard and
should we venture a little to the east, we are
connected by major highways and interstates to
other gems in Indiana – and then can return on
those same roadways to the quiet of Hendricks
County.
If you had to live elsewhere in Metro
Indianapolis, where would it be? My daughter
recently moved to Lockerbie. I have fallen in
love with that area and its access to all things
downtown.
If you could begin life over¸ what would
you change? I loved my time at home with my
kids and the experiences can never be replaced.
However, I probably would have started working
on my career a little earlier so that I would have
saved more money.
T
here was a
time when
women
became wives and mothers
and never thought about
working outside the home.
Then there was a time when
women went to college to
have careers. And then there
was a time when women said
I can have it all – something
about bringing home the
bacon, frying it up in a pan
… . And then there is
reality and compromising,
priorities and timetables.
Rhonda knew that
her first priority
rested with her
family. While
raising three
young children
and not working
outside the
home as a choice
both she and her
husband made,
she also knew she
needed to stay connected.
She had an internal need
to help her community. So
whether it was serving on the PTA
and the town council in Pittsboro,
co-founding a fast pitch
softball league for girls or
a youth basketball league,
or stepping up in any other
way to get involved with her
community, Rhonda Wiles always made the
effort.
As her children grew up and left the nest, she
was able to share those creative, organizational
and networking skills with a larger community –
Hendricks County.
Here we learn what drives this extraordinary
woman.
If money were no issue, how would you
spend it? I would retire immediately, make sure
my family was financially comfortable, throw a
huge annual party and I would then spend my
time and money with the Hendricks County
Community Foundation, because it grants to all
things that make Hendricks County a great place
to live and work.
What makes you happiest? When I am
spending time with my grown children and
I can see in their actions and words that they
have grown up to be good, responsible, caring
individuals – and it is the icing on the cake when
they thank their parents for raising them that
way.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Anyplace that offers surf, sand and sun.
What do you do with idle time? Until a
few months ago, I did not really understand the
importance of idle time. So my idle time now
is spent relaxing, reading a book, sitting on the
back patio, enjoying the green grass and the
flower beds - being grateful for what I have and
not feeling guilty for taking some “me” time.
What do you do to escape from reality?
The closest I come to escaping from reality is
when I vacation with my husband at the beach.
We turn off our cell phones and enjoy the
relaxation time.
What or who is the greatest love of your
life? My entire support system – husband,
children, parents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles –
in a word, family.
Which living person in Hendricks County
do you most admire? It’s hard to pick one. We
have some amazing people in this county from
all walks of life. But one that had a profound
effect on me is Dee Dee Daniel, former executive
director of Hendricks County Community
Foundation. She planted the seed for Habit
of the Heart and nurtured it into the group
of energetic, smart, caring, giving women and
supporters that it is today. She also never said no
when those creative ideas popped up – instead
she asked, “How can we make this happen?”
What is the quality you most like in a
man? Honesty.
What is the quality you most like in a
woman? Strength.
What is your greatest extravagance? It
would have to be that my husband and I make
time to take two vacations a year together to a
warm climate to de-stress and enjoy the life we
have built together.
What are your fears, phobias? Getting
older and not having the health or wealth to
accomplish everything I have yet to do.
What has been the happiest time of your
life? I hope it is yet to come because it has been
pretty good so far.
Which talent would you most like to
possess? To be able to sing and sound as good
as I think I do in the car.
"Whether it was serving on the PTA
and the town council in Pittsboro,
co-founding a fast pitch softball league
for girls or a youth basketball league,
or stepping up in any other way to get
involved with her community, Rhonda
Wiles always made the effort.
What do you consider your greatest
virtue? Creativity. My mind is constantly
working, generating new ideas and concepts.
Sometimes it is something brand new and
sometimes, and this is my favorite, it is finding
new ideas to work with existing concepts to
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What is it that makes you angry? The
feeling of entitlement that so many people
seem to have today makes me angry. They have
forgotten the meaning of hard work in all parts
of their lives.
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Santa House proves traditions aren’t out-of-date in Plainfield
Photos by Nicole Palmer
Pictured from left: Bob Milligan and Mitch Haase stand
in front of the red barn which will be adorned with
Christmas decorations before Santa’s arrival to the
Plainfield Plaza.
Kiwanis Santa House
By Nicole Palmer
Plainfield Plaza
1800 E. Main St.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Hours: Thurs. – Fri. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
Sat. 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Sun. Noon-3 p.m.
The last week before Christmas, Santa
will be there every night.
up 33 of the 42 volunteer spots
needed to run the event. All of the
money raised goes to benefit Riley
Children’s Hospital. Previous years
raised $2,500-$3,000.
“I think that’s a tremendous
progress that the kids are so
involved,” says Bob Milligan, of
the Kiwanis. “(The event) is a lot
of fun though. People look for it.
We just support it with our labor.”
One weekend before
Christmas, reindeer visit from the
Indianapolis Zoo. Jingle Jon the
Elf joins the animals to answer
any question inquisitive children
may have, no matter how difficult.
“I always get a kick out of the
reindeer, the elves dressed up,”
Haase said. “If the weather’s right,
it’s always a good show.”
Haase said he expects Santa
House to continue for years to
come because of “the dedication
of both the Haase family and the
community supporting an out-ofdate way of doing things.”
“In the 90s, attendance has dropped off,”
Haase says. “Our attendance has stabilized. There
are few things in our life that are constants.
So it’s not just me and the Kiwanis, it’s the
community. Our intentions are to continue to
support this as long as the community supports it
and wants it.”
In a barn painted bright red and lined with
Christmas lights, a holiday icon sits and waits for
children to come tell him all of their Christmas
wishes. Santa Claus has come to town – and he
has gone to Plainfield Plaza every year for more
than 30 years.
Mitch Haase, who owns the Ace Hardware
in the plaza, says his parents began hosting the
annual Santa House in 1966. Mr. Claus comes
every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving and
doesn’t leave until Dec. 23.
The Plainfield Kiwanis Club is an organization
which fundraises for scholarships and programs
that support children’s causes and each year they
take photographs of children with their holiday
icon for the Santa House. This year, schoolage members of the Kiwanis Club have filled
“When you decide to make a difference,
the Community Foundation is the right place for you to give.
Your gift helps us award Hendricks County organizations grants
for improving education, arts, and parks as well as helping
those in need in our communities."
Decide today.
Call Janet Haley at 718-1200 about how you can invest in the future of
Hendricks County or visit our website at www.hendrickscountycf.org
to set up a tax deductible donation of $10 or more.
“And from me to you...thanks for joining
our list of caring and generous donors.”
Dan Young, President, Board of Directors
Hendricks County Community Foundation
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From the Staff: We love a local holiday
What makes the holidays in Hendricks
County so special? When we gathered to put
together this, our second annual Gift Guide,
that’s what we asked ourselves.
Is it the old-time Christmas feel one gets when
shopping in downtown Danville or taking in the
Winterland Light Show at Ellis
Park. Is it watching
the smile on a child’s
face as they meet with
Santa at the Plainfield
Kiwanis’ Santa Shack?
Is it the excitement of
the hustle and bustle
while shopping all of
the many retail outlets in
Avon and Brownsburg?
Well, we came to the
conclusion it’s all of that
and more. And, so, it was
our desire to publish a Gift
Guide that captured that local spirit, because that
is what the Hendricks County ICON is all about:
local. The goal of the Gift Guide is to highlight
the events, people and businesses that are available to you here in Hendricks County.
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What would the holidays be without great
food? Well, we also have compiled, thanks to the
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some tasty holiday recipes that you will surely
want to try.
We know there are
many shopping options
for you during the
holiday season and our
friends who own the
shops and restaurants
around Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield and throughout
Hendricks County are ready
to serve you with a holiday smile.
So, celebrate the season. Celebrate with family
and friends and remember the traditions that
have been passed down through generations –
remember how that defines your family – and
create more wonderful lasting memories. This
truly is the best time of the year.
From the ICON team, here’s wishing you and
your family all the joy and happiness this holiday
season promises.
What is your favorite
holiday song or tradition?
“Holy Night is my favorite song. It
just brings back good memories
because of midnight Church service
on Christmas Eve.”
Karen Sanbun, Avon
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““Joy to the World. When I was
a kid, my parents had a Christmas album with Enrico Caruso
singing it. It was filled with lots
of brass instruments, Caruso’s
amazing voice and the words
that have come to epitomize to
me the spirit of Christmas.”
Laurel Stetser, Danville
“Do you Hear What I Hear. I
think it’s a very pretty song with
great melody and message of
hope!”
Janet Haley, Plainfield
“The Polish Christmas Eve; dinner
and Midnight Mass with the
family (which is) a tradition of
meatless dinners: fish. Pierogi,
potato soup and salads. We share
the wafer before we eat which is
called Oplatki.”
Ted Frankowski, Brownsburg
“Getting together with immediate and extended family for both
Thanksgiving and Christmas
dinner is my favorite holiday tradition. Everyone brings a dish and
we sit down all together for the
meal. We share stories from years
past and give thanks for our many
blessings.”
Cheryl May, Avon
“For me it’s all about seeing
family that I may not have seen
through the previous year. We
get a chance to talk and catchup.”
Brad DuBois, Plainfield
“When I was a kid, I loved
tradition because it usually let
me know when I was going to
opening gifts. As I got older, and
it became less about the presents,
I have enjoyed how others
celebrate, taking some of their
traditions and mixing them with
my own. The more I have seen,
the more I like to not have any
traditions, and celebrate differently every year.”
Rodney Myers, Danville
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Stuck for a gift for someone who has everything?
By Elaine Whitesides
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter
to the editor of the New York Sun, and the
quick response was printed as an unsigned
editorial on Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran
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DEAR EDITOR:
I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say
there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it
in THE SUN it’s so.’
Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
Virginia O’Hanlon
115 West Ninety-Fifth Street
•••
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They
have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they
see. They think that nothing can be which is not
comprehensible by their little minds. All minds,
Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are
little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere
insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with
the boundless world about him, as measured by
the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of
truth and knowledge.
Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He
exists as certainly as love and generosity and
devotion exist, and you know that they abound
and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.
Alas! how dreary would be the world if there
were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as
if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be
no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to
make tolerable this existence. We should have no
enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal
light with which childhood fills the world would
be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as
well not believe in fairies! You might get your
papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys
on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but
even if they did not see Santa Claus coming
down, what would that prove? Nobody sees
Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no
Santa Claus. The most real things in the world
are those that neither children nor men can see.
Did you ever see fairies dancing on the
lawn? Of course not, but that’s
no proof that they are not
there. Nobody can conceive
or imagine all the wonders
there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the
baby’s rattle and see what
makes the noise inside, but there
is a veil covering the unseen
world which not the strongest man,
nor even the united strength of all the
strongest men that ever lived, could
tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry,
love, romance, can push aside that
curtain and view and picture the
supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it
all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world
there is nothing else real and abiding.
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives,
and he lives forever. A thousand years
from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten
thousand years from now, he will continue to
make glad the heart of childhood.
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We all have family
members who have all
the stuff they need or
want. Even still, you want
them to give them a
gift at the holidays and
are busy racking your
brain for something that
is more than a gift card.
For these sorts of people,
a gift card often ends
up being something for
the house or someone
else. You’re looking for
something they would really like and would be
special.
Have you ever
considered the gift of
an experience, a class or
lessons? Sparking a new
interest or finally learning
to do something they have
always wanted to do
might be the best gift they
find under the tree!
Certificates can be
handmade and be
redeemable for a variety
of things here in Hendricks
County such as:
Knitting lessons at Nomad Yarns in
Plainfield
• Sewing lessons at Avon Quiltery
• Painting or drawing classes at the Gallery
on the Square, Sketch Pad locations or
Artistic Designs
• Jewelry making classes at the Gallery on
the Square
• Pottery classes at the Gallery on the
Square
• Flying lessons at the Hendricks County
Aviation
• Master Gardener classes with the
Hendricks County Master Gardeners
• Golf lessons at Deer Creek, Prestwick or
West Chase golf and country clubs
• Music lessons at R&R Music
• Tickets to a performance of the Hendricks
County Symphonic Society
• Tickets to a performance of the Hendricks
Civic Theatre
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Santa sightings
1 thru 23 Meet Santa
Meet live reindeer on Dec. 17, 11:30 -1:30 p.m.
Santa will be available Dec. 3 & 4, 4 - 7:30 p.m.;
Dec. 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Dec. 4, noon - 3 p.m.;
Dec. 8 & 9, 4 - 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 11 a.m. - 5
p.m.; Dec. 11, noon - 3 p.m.; Dec. 15 & 16, 4 - 7:30
p.m.; Dec. 17, 11a.m. - 5 p.m.; Dec. 18, noon - 3
p.m.; Dec. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mitch’s Incredible Ace Hardware,
1800 E. Main St., Plainfield Plaza
Contact: (317) 839-8410
1 thru 24 Santa at Metropolis
Santa will be visiting Metropolis on the following
days near JC Penny: Dec. 2, 11.a.m. -.8 p.m.; Dec.
3, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Dec. 4, noon - 5 p.m.; Dec.
8, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Dec. 9,11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Dec.
10, 10 a.m. -.9 p.m.; Dec. 11, noon - 6 p.m.; Dec.
12 through 15, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 16, 11 a.m. - 9
p.m.; Dec. 17, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Dec. 18, noon - 6
p.m.; Dec. 19 through 23, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Dec.
24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Metroplis, 2499 Futura Way, Plainfield
Contact: (317) 203-4555
1 thru 24 Winterland Light show
Weekdays 6 – 9 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays
6 - 10 p.m.
$7 per carload. Be sure to visit Santa in the train
station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Location: Ellis Park, 600 E. Main St., Danville
Contact: (317) 745-2223
3 Christmas Under the Stars
6 p.m.
Lighted Christmas parade starts the evening; immediately followed by an animated light display.
Free pictures with Santa.
Location: Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green
St., Brownsburg
Contact: (317) 858-4172
3 Avon Community Christmas Tree Lighting
6 - 7 p.m.
Visit Santa and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment while waiting for the Christmas tree
to be lit by the Avon Teacher of the Year.
Location: Avon Town Hall, 8244 E. U.S. Hwy.
36, Avon
Contact: (317) 272-4333
3 Jingle Bell Junction and Breakfast with Santa
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Breakfast and pictures with Santa. Crafts, food,
games and Santa Shoppe for kids. Tickets are
limited and pre-purchased tickets are preferred.
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(317) 852-6644
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Holiday gift guide
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Location: Danville Community Middle School,
1425 W. Lincoln St., Danville
Contact: (317) 432-1175
9 & 10 Christmas with Ponies and Santa
4 - 8 p.m.
Visit with Santa and the Christmas ponies, play
reindeer games and enjoy holiday refreshments.
$20 donation per family.
Location: Strides to Success,1350 Terry Dr.,
Plainfield.
Contact: (317) 838-7002
9 & 10 North Salem Old Fashion Christmas
Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free carriage rides on Friday evening and Santa
Arrives by firetruck Saturday, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. in
North Salem Community Building
Location; Various locations in North Salem
Contact: (765) 676-5474
10 Breakfast with Santa
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Door prizes and table-side entertainment. Adult
tickets, $9; children, $5.
Location: Applebee’s, 2659 E. Main St., Plainfield.
Contact: (317) 839-6602 ext. 2159
10 YMCA Breakfast with Santa
8 - 10 a.m.
Location: Boulder Creek, 1551 N. Green St.,
Brownsburg
Contact: (317) 484-9622
17 Pictures with Santa
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come and tell Santa what you want for Christmas or work on a craft. Free refreshments.
Location: Plainfield Recreation and Fitness Center,
651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield.
Contact: (317) 839-7665
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1. The Queen’s Caffeine, $5.95, Sassy Butterflies. 2. Taylor Swift Fearless music book, $16.99, R&R Music. 3. Men’s UGG Scuff slipper, $65, Stout’s Shoes. 4. My Honey’s Hunny, 16. Oz. $5.99, Frazee Gardens.
5. Beaded Handbag, $50 and up, Ginger N’ Spice Ladies Fashions. 6. Tidoo Lutin Bright Doll by Corolle $39.99, Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Toy Store. 7. Child’s Owl Hat, $25, Frazee Gardens. 8. Women’s UGG
Lattice Cardy boot, $140, Stout’s Shoes. 9. NS Planet Waves Dual Action Capo, $19.99, R&R Music. 10. Felt Cloche, $35, Ginger N’ Spice Ladies Fashions. 11. Ladies 18-karat white and yellow gold pendant,
$1795, Nelson Jewelers. 12. Women’s UGG Classic Tall boot, $179.95, Stout’s Shoes. 13. Danville Warriors spirit wear, fleece jacket, $49.98, The Locker Room Sporting Goods. 14. Rico Reserve Clarinet reeds,
$14.99, R & R Music. 15. Signed Philip Gulley Books, $12.99 and up, Carla’s Creations and Gifts. 16. Wine gift boxes, $2.50, Flowered Occasions. 17. No-No snowman bird feeder, $19.99, Old Bob’s. 18. Danville
Warriors spirit wear, Letterman’s jacket, $135.90, The Locker Room Sporting Goods. 19. Po Campo Wristlet, $55, Gear Up Cyclery. 20. Danville Warriors spirit wear, cap, $12.95, The Locker Room Sporting
Goods. 21. Your Town Bricks, $15, Carla’s Creations and Gifts. 22. Women’s Vibram Treksport, $99.95, Stout’s Shoes. 23. Ladies 14-karat white and yellow gold band with 122 diamonds, $2495, Nelson Jewelers. 24. Oakley Polarized Caveat Sunglasses, starting at $200, Plainfield Eye Care. 25. Melissa & Doug Pirate Ship $69.99, Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Toy Store. 26. Felt Pocket, $7, Nomad Yarns. 27. Esley sequin
blouse, $57; Cheeky Couture necklace, $46; Silver braided belt, $54, Younique Boutique. 28. Electra Koi Ding Dong bell, $15.99, Gear Up Cyclery. 29. Bird bath de-icer made in Plymouth Indiana, $19.99, Old
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Calendar
1 thru 6 Ice Skating on the Square
4 - 8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays; noon - 7 p.m. Sundays
Figure skates and hockey skates rental, $1 per
pair or bring your own skates.
Location: Danville on the square
Contact: (317) 745-3007
2, 9 & 16 Spirit of the Season Music Concert
7 - 10 p.m. Artists performing your all-time
favorites and Christmas music. FREE Gary
Applegate - Blues
Location: Chateau Thomas Winery, 6291
Cambridge Way, Plainfield
Contact: (317) 837-9463
2 Holiday Fest and Cookie Walk
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a Cookie Walk. Fill a box with your
selections from dozens of homemade cookies.
Visit craft booths, enjoy entertainment and
activities. Homemade lunch served from 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m. and chicken/noodle dinner served from
4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and
Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville
Contact: (317) 745-9260
3 The AEF Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Performances by the AHS and AIS orchestras.
Educators receive 25 percent discount.
Location: Metropolis, 2499 Futura Way,
Plainfield
Contact: (317) 272-2920
3 Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas - 41st
Annual
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission charged. Enter doors #7, 1 and 21.
Location: Plainfield High School, 1 Red Pride Dr.
Plainfield
Contact: (317) 221-3600
3, 10 & 17 Winter Farmer’s Market
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Danville Town Hall, 49 N. Wayne St.,
Danville
Contact: (317) 745-0670
3 Holiday Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Washington Township Parks &
Recreation pavilion, 435 Whipple Ln., Avon
Contact: (317) 745-0785.
3 Winterland Walk/Run
5 p.m. Participants will participate in either a 1
mile run or a 1/2 mile walk. Bring a canned food
Pre-order your
Muffins
for Christmas
donation to receive a prize. Participants may preregister online or the day of the event.
Location: Ellis Park, 600 E. Main St., Danville
Contact: (317) 745-3015
8 Holiday Card and Ornament Workshop
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Workshop with botanical artist Laura Tesdahl.
Ages 12- Adult. Cost $15 Advance registration
required.
Location: Artistic Designs Gallery, 152 E.
Northfield Dr., Brownsburg
Contact: (317) 852-0252
10 Holiday One-Stop Shop
1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Hearth At Prestwick, 182 S. C.R. 550
E., Avon
Contact: (317) 745-2766
16 & 18 Sounds of the Season
Friday 7:30 p.m. ; Sunday 3:00 p.m.
A collection of holiday favorites performed by the
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Hendricks
Symphonic Choir. Adults, $10; students, $5.
Location: Avon Middle School South, 7199 E.
U.S. Hwy. 36, Avon
Contact: (317) 241-0750
8, 9 & 10 Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural
Trail ~ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This holiday edition of the self-directed driving
tour will lead you to 14 Hendricks County art
galleries, studios, and other creative spaces. Shop
for unique gifts and enjoy special events and
workshops. Visit www.RuralRoutestoMainStreet.
com for more information.
Contact: (317) 745-0670
19 Family Christmas Caroling
After this fun sing-along stay for Christmas
cookie decorating. All ages. Register on the
website. Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township
Public Library, 1120 Stafford Rd., Plainfield.
Contact: (317) 839-6602
31 New Year’s Eve Celebration
6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Celebration includes welcome
reception, dinner and entertainment, champagne
toast and breakfast buffet at midnight. Hotel
accommodations and breakfast on New Year’s
Day at the hotel. Inclusive packages starting at
$315 based on double occupancy.
Location: Chateau Thomas Winery, 6291
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Hendricks County has become
quite the sweet spot
Life in Hendricks County has become even
sweeter in 2011 with the opening of several
shops offering pastries, cakes and cupcakes,
breads, candies and confections. There isn’t a
chance you won’t find something to satisfy your
sweet tooth made from scratch in one of several
entrepreneur’s shops.
DeLish Cakes opened
recently in Brownsburg.
Owner and baker
Preston Gentry said
one lady stopped to
place an order for a
custom wedding cake
before he even officially
opened. “Consumers are
looking for better tasting
items and realize that
this comes from using
quality ingredients,” says
Gentry. “This trend has
re-introduced the local
bakery concept, which showcases great taste
and allows a product that is customized to local
market needs.”
When the Bread
Basket Café and
Bakery relocated
their baked goods
from the shop on
Clinton Street to
Tennessee Street,
the vacated space
became home to
Confection Delights.
Pamela PowellWarden’s confections
delight the eye as well
as the palate.
Since opening Nov.
1, Powell-Warden says,
“It has been amazing.
The whole Hendricks
County community and
people of Danville have
been supportive.”
The face-to-face
interactions have been inspirational for her. “I love
hearing other people’s unique ideas for products
in my store,” she says pointing to a variety of
flavored confections
suggested by
customers and
echoing Gentry’s
idea about
customizing
products to the
local market.
Take advantage
of the Hendricks
County sweet spots
Amen Affordable Wedding Supply and Bakery
138 W. Marion St.
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-0026
Bread Basket Café and Bakery in Danville
46 S. Tennessee St.
Danville, Indiana 46122
www.breadbasketcafe.com
Confection Delights
41 W. Clinton St.
Danville, IN. 46122
(317) 718-7060
www.ConfectionDelightsIndy.com
Delish Cakes
405 E. Main St.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-7900
Facebook: Delish-Cakes
www.delish-cakes.com
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Oh, Christmas tree!
Many families opt for the artificial, pre-lit,
stored-in-a-box version of a Christmas tree that
doesn’t require watering or drop a few needles
through the weeks it illuminates rooms and
incites exciting dreams in the heads of young and
old.
However for some, there is nothing like the
outdoorsy smell of a real tree in the house during the holidays. And nothing compares to the
annual family outing to choose “the one” that is
just perfect. In the past, trees could be found on
temporary sales lots that sprung up on vacant
corners or were offered by church and community groups.
According to the Indiana Christmas Tree
Growers’ Association, you can still find that
perfect live Christmas tree at Hendricks County
tree farms. So, gather the kiddies, bundle everyone up, put on your boots and head out to the
country for your pick of a real tree to be the
centerpiece of your holiday activities.
Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shop
112 N. S.R. 267
Kroger Plaza
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 272-1951
Evans Whispering Pines
1538 N. 400 W.
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-3146
www.evanswhisperingpines.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Nov. 25 – Dec. 21, Every day 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Hobble’s Christmas Trees
2011 W. C.R. 1000 N.
Jamestown, IN 46147
(317) 994-5032
e-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Nov. 25 – Dec. 24, Mon. – Fri., noon
to 6 p.m., Sat. – Sun., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nelson’s Christmas Tree Farm & Nursery
837 W. C.R. 1025 N.
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-5980
Hours: Nov. 25 – Dec. 18, Mon. – Fri. 3:30
to 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun.
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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for the
holidays
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Some of Our Popular Brands:
Coldwater Creek • Chico’s • Coach
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Boutique Jewelry
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Gift Certificates Available
65 W Marion St
Danville 317-745-0222
Hours: Wed - Sat 10-6
www.grandpajonespopcornandcandy.com
Hilligoss Bakery
804 E. Main St. Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-7451
Mad Hatter Cups & Cakes
57 S. Washington St.
Danville, IN. 46122
(317) 449-0245
www.madhattercupcakes.com
Maria’s Bakery
1826 E. Main St.
(317) 268.3076.
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10834 E. U.S. Hwy. 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-8300
www.marshasspecialtydesserts.com
Sweetheart Cupcakes
111 S. Vine St.
(317) 203-5951
www.sweetheartcupcakes.com
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A man’s guide for buying jewelry
By Nicole Palmer
It’s no secret that women love jewelry. Men
celebrating the Christmas season know they can’t
fail with the gift of a sparkling pair of earrings,
bracelet, ring or necklace. Though some men
may be hesitant because of the higher price tag,
a local jeweler says not to fret; they are giving a
gift that will last a lifetime, quite literally.
“I think jewelry is a traditional holiday gift,”
says Jeff Nelson, owner of Nelson Jewelers in
Brownsburg. “I think men like buying it from the
aspect that you can go out spend money on
clothes and those clothes are worn one or two
seasons. If you go out and buy a diamond, she is
going to wear that for years. I think the one thing
is that we’ve all worked very hard for our money this year. You should buy something that’s
lasting – something that will show longevity.”
Nelson says most men entering a jewelry store
already have a general idea of what they want,
though his employees are more than happy to
help them choose the perfect gift.
With trends ever-changing, Nelson says diamond stud earrings have always been a strong
seller. In the past five or six years, women have
begun to want more white metals, such as platinum and white gold, as opposed to yellow gold.
He says events, such as the Royal Wedding this
past year might have an effect on what women
want, as the princess’ engagement ring features
a colored stone, causing women to realize that
rings can contain more than diamonds.
“I think that this year will be a very nice
Christmas for jewelry,” Nelson says. “One of the
reasons is because people see the lasting value
to it. It doesn’t matter if the diamond ring or the
bracelet or something you can put
in the jewelry box. I think that’s the
reason jewelry is something that every
year, every holiday season it pops
into men’s minds. A little care of fine
jewelry and it can last a long time.”
The four “C’s”
Carat: One carat equals 200 milligrams in weight.
Clarity: The clarity scale includes 11 grades ranging
from flawless to I. Because diamonds form under
tremendous heat and pressure, it is extremely rare to
find a diamond that lacks any internal and external
characteristics.
Color: The color scale extends from D (colorless) to Z
(light yellow or brown). Although many people think
of gem quality diamonds as colorless, truly colorless
diamonds are actually very rare. Most diamonds
used in jewelry are nearly colorless with tints of yellow
or brown. Each letter grade represents a range of
color and is a measure of how noticeable a color is.
Cut: The cut scale ranges from excellent to poor. A
polished diamond’s beauty lies in its complex relationship with light: how light strikes the surface, how
much enters the diamond and how, and it what form
light returns to your eye. The result is a magnificent
display of three attributes. Brightness is the combination of all white light reflecting from the surface and
interior of a diamond. Fire describes the “flares” of
color emitted from a diamond. Scintillation describes
the flashes of light you see when the diamond, light
or observer moves.
The four “C’s” provide a way to objectively compare
and evaluate diamonds, but numbers alone can’t describe a diamond’s mysterious and captivating beauty
– for that, you’ll have to visit your local jeweler to see
one for yourself.
*Information provided by
Nelsons Jewelers - Brownsburg
Local recipes with a healthy kick
Holiday Fruit Salsa with Dipping Sticks or
Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
(Excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants) Note: A hit with people of all ages!
Fruit Salsa:
• 1 14-16 oz. can crushed pineapple (juice
packed), drained
• 2 kiwis, peeled and chopped
• 1 8 oz. bag frozen strawberries or raspberries
• 1 medium apples, cored and finely chopped
• 1 lg. can Mandarin oranges, drained and
chopped
• 1 c. pomegranate seeds
• 2 t. cinnamon sugar
• 2 T fruit jelly, any flavor
(Note: any additional fruits may be added:
blackberries, blueberries, grapefruit, etc.)
Sour Cream Topping:
• 2 c. fat-free whipped topping
• 1 c. fat-free sour cream
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
Dipping Sticks: Graham cracker sticks
Cinnamon Tortilla Chips:
• 10” flour tortillas
• Butter flavored vegetable spray
• 2 T. cinnamon sugar
In large mix fruit, pomegranate seeds, sugar, and
fruit jelly. Cover until ready to serve with chips.
Top with sour cream topping.
To make cinnamon tortilla chips:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2.Coat one side of each tortilla
with vegetable spray.
3.Cut tortilla into wedges and
arrange in a single layer on
a large baking sheet.
4.Sprinkle wedges with
cinnamon sugar
5.Bake in preheated
oven for 8-10
minutes until crisp.
6.Store in an airtight container
until ready to
serve with fruit
salsa.
• 1 c. dried cranberries
• ½ c. fat-free balsamic dressing
• Immediately prior to serving, toss all the
ingredients together
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator
Malted Milk Cereal Puffs
(Remember cereals are fortified
and enriched with vitamins
and minerals. They are baked
therefore, low-fat. Snacks and
“sweets” made with them
are better than using chips,
crackers, and other high
fat items.)
The Busy Mom’s Salad
(Excellent source of vitamin A and
anti-oxidants)
• ½ a bag of mixed, spring greens (washed
and dried)
• ½ a bag of spinach leaves (washed and
stems removed)
• ¼ c. feta cheese
•
•
1.
•¼ c. natural flavor
instant malted milk
powder
• 3 T. skim milk
• ¼ c. light corn
syrup
• 1 T. margarine
5 c. chocolate puffed cereal
1 ½ c. milk chocolate chips
Heat malted milk powder and milk over
low heat until slightly thickened.
2. Add corn syrup and margarine.
3. Heat to boiling.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate
chips to melt.
5. Quickly add cereal (2 ½ c. at a time), toss
until it is all covered.
6. Drip onto waxed paper and refrigerate
about 1 hour prior to eating.
7. Store in airtight container.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup
(Low fat and high in fiber, anti-oxidants,
vitamins, and minerals)
• 1 pkg. Original Wild Rice Mix (rice and
flavoring packet)
• 1 can Chicken Gumbo soup
• 2 cans of water (from the chicken soup)
• 2 cans fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cans no salt added mixed vegetables
(drained)
• 1 package (pouch) of chicken (found in the
canned meat section)
• 1 can of tomatoes with chilies (for a more
mild version, be sure to select the “MILD”
variety)
1. Pour all the ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Let cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for
4 hours.
3. Serve with oyster crackers.
Recipies courtesy of the Purdue Extension of
Hendricks County.
Holidays 2011
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Where to buy
Artistic Designs
152 E. Northfield Dr.
www.artisticdesignsgallery.net
Avon Quiltery
5201 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Ste. 202 Avon, IN 46123
(317) 745-2626
www.avonquiltery.com
Carla’s Creations and Gifts
59 W. Marion St.
Danville, IN. 46122
(317) 745-4200
Deer Creek Golf Club
7143 S. St. Rte. 39
Clayton, In. 46118
(317) 539-2013
www.deercreekgolfclub.com
Flowered Occasions
115 W. Main St.
Plainfield, IN. 46168
(317) 839 7331
www.floweredoccasions.com
Frazee Gardens
3480 N. S.R. 267
(317) 852-7451
www.frazeegardens.net
Nelson Jewelers
22 E. Main St.
Brownsburg, IN. 46112
(317) 852-2306
www.nelsonjewelers.com
Nomad Yarns
218 E. Main St.
Plainfield, IN . 46168
(317) 742-7456
nomadyarnshop.com
Old Bob’s
10896 E. U.S. Hwy. 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-2266
www.oldbobs.com
Plainfield Eye Care
1855 Stafford Road
(317) 839-2368
www.plainfieldeyecare.com
Prestwick Country Club
5197 Fairway Dr.
Avon, IN, 46123
(317) 745-6448
www.prestwickcc.com
R&R Music Central
104 E. Northfield Dr.vAvon, IN 46123
(317) 272-4704
Gallery on the Square
Danville, IN. 46122
(317) 386-3111
Sketch Pad Art Studio
6748 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Suite A
Avon, Indiana 46123
(317) 508-DRAW
Ginger ‘n Spice Ladies Fashions
5201 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, #110
Avon, IN 46123-7838
(317) 745-3175 ()
Sketch Pad Art Studio
303 E. Main St., #2
(317)902-1891
Hendricks Civic Theatre
4998 N. C.R. 100 E.
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 252-9626
www.hendrickscivic.com
Stout’s Shoes
1430 N. Green St.
(317) 852-8300
www.shoestores.com
Hendricks County Aviation
2749 Gordon Graham Blvd., Ste. 101
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-4422
www.flyhca.com
West Chase Golf Club
4 Hollaway Blvd.
(317) 892-7888
www.westchasegolf.com
Hendricks County Master Gardeners
www.hendricksgardeners.com
Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Store
285 W. Main St.
(317) 852-9805
www.lincolnwoodtoys.com
Hendricks Symphonic Society
www.hendrickssymphonic.org
Locker Room Sporting Goods
58 W. Main St.
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6393
www.lockerroom58.com
Younique Boutique
9261 E. U.S. Hwy. 36 Avon, IN 46123
(317) 602-7355
BROWNSBURG
1430 North Green Street
www.shoestores.com
(317) 852-8300
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday,
10am-7pm
Sunday, 1pm-5pm
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Tournament of Roses Parade
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Shirley Adams has fashioned her life interwoven with textiles
Purple handbag
Submitted Photos
Is art your primary living?
I was a Professor of Clothing
and Textiles for 15 years at
Ball State (having created
the degree in conjunction
with the School of Business).
My husband, John, had a
job change and our move to
Cleveland, OH, necessitated a
move and "kind of " retirement
for me. I was soon teaching
sewing classes in several
area venues and made guest
appearances frequently on
a local morning television
Milk Chocolate handbag
show, as well as penning some
newspaper columns in the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. This
Shirley offers several classes
led to a television series of my own, The Sewing
at the gallery where you can
Connection, which aired on most PBS stations
learn how to create some of
in the country and on the Knowledge Network
these pieces of art yourself.
in Canada. The success of the first season, from
Name: Shirley Adams
just a few major markets, brought an explosion
Hometown: Avon
of daily mail requesting the workbooks. John
Art medium: Fiber, mostly one of a kind
took early retirement from his job to run the
handbags
business side of the fledgling company. We
Art education: Art minor, Home Economics
major at IU, Subsequent degrees in Clothing and brought on board our newly-minted daughterin-law to build and run a computer system to
Textiles from Butler University, Communication
track inventory, orders, etc. This kept us busy for
(journalism, TV, etc.) degree at Ball State
20 years. We produced 17 series (13 programs
University.
each) followed by a huge fashion pattern line
How/when did you start your art? In early
and endless travel presenting hundreds of sewing
elementary school, the strong desire to design
seminars throughout the United States, Canada,
and produce a doll dress prompted me to cut up
and even Australia. We officially retired The
a dress of my mother's for the fabric. Needless to
Sewing Connection in 2010.
say, I didn't repeat that ill-advised decision. By
My present fiber art is more of a hobby than a
high school and into college, I was designing my
business, but I am involved in frequent art shows
own wardrobe as well as my mother's.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams may be one of our most
famous artists as she is known throughout the
United States, Australia, and New Zealand. She
has presented her pattern lines to thousands of
people who sew and followers through several
years of travel. As she traveled, she developed
her own weaving board to keep busy in the car.
You see, Shirley doesn't know the meaning of
slowing down, and she always carries the smile
you see in this photo.
The clothing that can be found at the Gallery
on the Square are one of a kind samples Shirley
created to help demonstrate her patterns on the
TV show "The Sewing Connection" or part of her
traveling seminars. Her purses are all one of a
kind. Her weavings look beautiful framed as
well.
Compiled by Rose Richard
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Pictured from left, Dana House and Lynn Livingston
By Ariane Cagle
Two lives – both connected by the gift of life.
Lynn Livingston and Jordan House, both from
Plainfield, will be honored and remembered,
respectively, as they represent Indiana on the
Donate Life float in the annual Tournament of
Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2.
Livingston met Dana House and her 17-yearold daughter, Jordan, on Christmas Eve in 2007.
Livingston was battling Primary Sclerosing
Cholangitis, a rare liver disease, and waiting for a
liver transplant.
After talking with Livingston, Jordan
commented, “Mom, aren’t you glad we’re organ
donors.” Little did they know, three months later,
Jordan would die due to complications from
strep pneumococcal meningitis, and her family
would honor her decision to be an organ donor.
Unfortunately, Livingston and Jordan ended
up not being a match. Jordan’s liver, kidneys, and
pancreas were donated to four Indiana residents.
And, Livingston finally received her liver
transplant two months later.
Now, both Livingston and Dana volunteer
countless hours for Indiana Organ Procurement
Organization (IOPO) and Donate Life Indiana,
speaking at high schools, colleges, health fairs,
and the Indiana Hospital Collaborative. Also,
they helped get 760 people signed up as organ
donors while working at the Donate Life table
during concerts at Verizon Wireless Music
Center this summer.
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“Our main goal of volunteering is to bring
awareness and education about organ donation,”
says Dana.
“If your loved one needed a life-saving
organ to live, you would want them to have it,”
Livingston continues. “If you’re willing to receive
an organ to save your life, then you should be
willing to be a registered donor.”
IOPO chose Livingston and Jordan to
represent Indiana at the Tournament of Roses
Parade, because of Livingston and Dana’s
commitment to organ donor awareness.
“It’s an honor,” says Livingston, who will
be one of the float riders. “I’m doing this for
everyone in Indiana – all those we’ve touched.”
Jordan will be remembered on the float
through a floragraph, a portrait created from
floral materials. Dana says Jordan would think it
was cool to be chosen as a floragraph.
“I am just overwhelmed with joy,” Dana says.
“For your child to be in the Rose Parade – that’s
huge.”
During their trip to Los Angeles, Lynn and
Dave Livingston, and Dana and Andy House,
will attend events for recipient and donor
families. Additionally, they’ll help decorate the
float and Jordan’s floragraph.
“That’s what makes this whole thing so
special,” Dana says. “It’s personal,” Lynn adds.
To read more about Livingston’s and Jordan’s
stories, visit www.donatelifefloat.org. To learn
more about becoming an organ donor, visit www.
iopo.org or www.donatelifeindiana.org .
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152 E. Northfield Drive • Brownsburg, IN 46112 • 317-852-0252
www.ArtisticDesignsGallery.net
Photo by Ariane Cagle
WIne grape handbag
and am a permanent
artist at Gallery on the
Square in Danville.
What does your art
represent to you? To
create is good for the
soul and because I dearly
love designing these, it
is relaxing and fulfilling.
I named this venture
Fiberdance because the
hand weavings on many
bags are not straight
lines, but woven curves.
They look happy, as if the fibers are dancing.
What inspires you to create? I allow myself
to sew and create for the inner joy it produces.
The colors, the textures of the yarns, the fabrics:
each piece can tell a story if you listen.
What do you strive to have art
appreciators take with them from your
artwork? The knowledge that no one else in
the world has a bag exactly like the one they
purchase from me. This is why the woven label
inside says "Only One - SA Bags." Thousands
of fashion pieces are produced every day that
thousands of people carry every day, but these
are individual, they make a statement. That
statement resonates with the person who wants
that bag or even the framed weavings under
glass.
Awards and honors: Numerous framed
certificates and plaques for outstanding
presentations, teacher of the year, etc. In 2010, I
was inducted into the American Sewing Guild
Hall of Fame, and there is even a huge official
certificate from our southern neighbor declaring
me a Kentucky Colonel for my work in that
state. I recently had fiber paintings placed in the
new Glick Eye Center at the IU Medical Center
in Indianapolis.
Organizations you are associated with:
Hendricks County Art Council, Central Indiana
Artists, Gallery on the Square, Tri Kappa, Chi
Omega. My most active work is with the Gallery
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RELATIONSHIPS
Ease holiday anxiety and
experience the joy of the season
By Sherry Strafford Rediger PhD.
Whether you will be dashing through the
snow or rockin’ around the Christmas tree,
the holidays are upon us. There is a lot of joy
associated with this season, but the holidays
can also be a stressful time for many, and an
especially difficult time for those who suffer with
anxiety.
Traditional recommendations for anxiety
include exercise, meditation, relaxation
techniques, medication, and counseling. Along
with these there are other interventions that can
be effective.
Anxiety can be triggered by an underlying
feeling that you are trapped. Good strategies for
dealing with anxiety include looking at ways to
increase your options or what I call “increasing
degrees of freedom.” For instance, get up and
move. If you are in an office, restaurant, or even
in your own home and begin to feel anxious find
an excuse to leave briefly; sooner rather than
later. The first moment you become aware you
are feeling anxious is a good time to move. The
longer you stay in place and continue to notice
or fret about your symptoms the more anxious
you will become. If you are driving, carefully
pull your car off of the road to a safe area and get
out and walk around. You are giving yourself the
message that you are not trapped, you are not
powerless, and you have options.
Write things down – especially at night.
Keep a journal or notebook by your bed and
write down any thought that is troubling you no
matter how trivial it might seem. When thoughts
become intrusive or repetitive, discharging
them onto paper creates inner spaciousness. The
thought is safely kept until you can take action
on it at another time.
Decrease or eliminate caffeine. Once your
body has experienced symptoms of anxiety it
is easy for physiological patterns to develop.
Caffeine can increase your heart rate and that
can signal your brain to be alert to danger.
Consider keeping ice packs where you can easily
access them. The cool temperature and gentle
compression on the back of the neck can be
calming or “orienting” for some, interrupting the
physiological triggers of anxiety.
Finally, anxiety can be heightened by the
feeling that you are needed by everyone or the
opposite sense of feeling needed by no one. If
you tend to feel pulled in all directions, be sure to
plan some specific time for yourself. Schedule it
in your planner and protect that time vigilantly.
If you are more likely to feel a little lost –
that you are not needed by anyone – then be
purposeful. Find ways to contribute to others in
a way that is meaningful to you. Specifically look
for opportunities to ease suffering or bring joy to
someone else.
May your holidays be merry and bright.
The present is a gift
you give yourself
Life and the holidays
rarely go as planned
By Lori D. Lowe
Life doesn’t always (or even usually) go as
planned, but marriage and happiness are not
dependent on ideal circumstances. This is one
of the major lessons I learned after interviewing
happily married couples for two years. If you
ask around, you’ll find nearly every marriage
eventually faces adversity. All are changed by it.
Some marriages use it as a catalyst for unity or
growth, and some are so devastated they do not
survive.
When these couples got married—some
more than a few decades ago—they didn’t plan
on having a child with autism, or facing drug
addiction; having a miscarriage or struggling
with infertility; being separated during a war, or
suffering from depression or cancer. They didn’t
plan on periods where the passion leaked out
of their relationship, overcoming infidelity, or
recovering from stranger rape. They didn’t plan
on a financial crisis or having their own baby die
in their arms.
The couples I interviewed for the book
experienced all of these things. They didn’t
just survive; they became great love stories of
resilience and hope. I share their stories, because
I think we doubt we could survive given the
same obstacles. When we follow their stories, we
learn how success is possible.
Thankfully, most of us (we hope) will not
experience the level of crisis many of them
did. But don’t kid yourself into thinking your
marriage will be easy and bump-free, that there
will be no valleys next to the hills. Even when
things do go right eventually, they often don’t go
right in our perfect timing.
If you are facing difficulty in your life, share
your challenges with your mate so he or she can
walk through it with you. Consider that this
valley, while you would never choose it, may be
something that makes you stronger as a person
and as a couple.
As with life, during the upcoming holidays,
couples often have plans and expectations.
Rarely are these expectations perfectly met.
Communicate your holiday preferences, but
realize it won’t be perfect. It’s our choice whether
to focus on the positive and the good intentions
of those around us, to life joyfully and to
appreciate our loved ones.
Lori Lowe provides free research-based marriage tips at
www.LifeGems4Marriage.com.
ICON columnist Lori Lowe’s book, First
Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope & Inspiration
for Your Marriage will be available on
Amazon.com Dec. 8. Find more details
at www.LoriDLowe.com.
Dr. Rediger 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.
Karl R. Zimmer III is a clinical hypnotist licensed and
certified by the State of Indiana and is based in Plainfield.
He can be reached at Z-Success.com. Information provided
is for informational purposes only and is not intended to
diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or illness.
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As the year gets ready to wind down, I want
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with me during my survey of 100 kids between
the ages of 4-18. I asked them to describe what
makes a “best parent”. We end this year with,
“They’d keep me safe.”
There were two main differentiations in this
“safe” category. First of course, is just physical
safety; making sure they have a roof over their
head and are kept protected. There’s nothing too
shocking with that revelation.
But the other way they described safe had
to do with keeping them safe from their own
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from their mistakes, but at the same time, we
want to keep them safe. It’s a difficult balancing
act. Comments in this category centered on
challenging their reasons for decisions, flat out
telling them “no,” and being there to help them
sort through a mess after a poor decision.
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costs of different decisions our kids want to
make. This can range from the mismatching
outfits of a two-year-old to how to handle an
underage drinking arrest as a teen.
The answer lies in helping them to trust their
own judgment. Keep in mind, this is a process.
You want to give them opportunities to make
decisions and have success. At the same time,
you want them to experience frustration and the
consequences or poor decision-making. If they
choose to wait until the last minute to finish a
project and stay up all night, they need to go to
school and be miserable all day. If they studied
very hard for an exam and got a great grade, a
celebration is in order.
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Look for ways
over this last month of the year to point out
the successes and challenges your kids have
experienced. Link those right back to the good
or poor decisions they’ve made. Help them to
trust their abilities as the New Year approaches
to feel safe in their own capabilities.
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Whenever you think of your life and your
situation, do you always take full responsibility
for it? When the economy is in a mess, as an
example, isn’t it okay to blame external forces for
our lack of joy or income?
There is no doubt that external forces have
some influence on us. That being said, I think
we must also admit that we often take the path
of least resistance. Isn’t it easier to blame others
(including the economy or some other external
forces) than it is to take full responsibility for
where we find ourselves? Surely if we are honest,
the answer to that question must be, “Yes.”
What we believe (about ourselves, the
economy, etc.) is more responsible for
determining our future, and therefore our
present, than all the external forces. When you
find yourself unhappy and blame an external
Discover
Spare change benefits county
calling the office at (317) 7455473 or by going to the website
Spare change. It ends up
under Community Outreach,
in the bottom of your purse
clicking on Operation Roundor left as a trail through
Up and signing up through
parking lots, cars and
the link. The donation of the
between the cushions of the
rounded up cents will appear on
sofa. Maybe you collect it in
the monthly bill. Participation
a jar, dish, box or whatever
can be changed at any time
Kid’s Summer Lunch Bunch received a
in your closet – because
grant from Operation Round-Up.
through the same process.
Mom always told you how it
Community organizations
can add up to something significant.
in need are welcome to apply for grants through
Mom was right – and Hendricks Power
the application process. More information is
understands the clout in collective spare change,
available online or by calling Servaes at (317)
which is why Operation Round-Up was created.
745-5473.
Operation Round-Up is a voluntary program
Grants vary from a few hundred to a few
that allows Hendricks Power Cooperative
thousand dollars depending on the project and
members to “round-up” their utility bills to the
community impact.
next even dollar and donate the “spare change”
“We are so fortunate that our members
to a special fund at the Hendricks County
contribute to Operation Round-Up, making our
Community Foundation, administered by the
donations to these great causes possible,” says
Hendricks Power Advisory Board. The pennies
Dana Servaes, Director of Corporate Marketing
add up and are then distributed back into the
at Hendricks Power Cooperative.
community – to places that need it most.
Rounding up the utility bill is one small
“Small change can make a big difference,”
action individual Hendricks Power Cooperative
says Hendricks Power Communications
members can take that can make a significant
Manager Heather Thompson, “if 5,000 of the
impact on the community as a whole. Charitable
27,000 members participated, an average of $6
donations are not just a holiday thing with
per member per year would total more than
Operation Round-Up, it makes it last
$26,000.”
throughout the entire year.
Members can participate in the program by
By Karl Zimmer
force, you are marginalizing your own power.
That may be convenient and easy to do, but it
doesn’t help your current situation and, in fact,
will only prolong the situation you don’t want,
will support and strengthen the disempowering
belief, and will prevent you from having the life
and joy you do want.
The best way to have the life you really want
is to know you deserve it, to believe you can
achieve it, and to do all that you can, including
believing in it and yourself, to achieve it. You may
want to make a “Treasure Map” of all the things
you want. Create a collage on poster board or
simply keep a list of what you want your life to
be like, including what you want to have (more
than just material things). Imagine yourself living
that life, and when something external happens,
remember that your have the power to live the
life you want regardless of external forces.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to
those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Those dreams and your belief in them and
yourself create your present. You can give yourself
a wonderful present by dreaming and believing.
How cool is that?
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Christmas memories and
traditions are priceless
It’s the most wonderful time of the year …
and I love it. Christmas is here and beautiful
white snow is falling, stores are playing
Christmas music, bright Christmas lights are
twinkling on houses and store fronts all over
town, customers are coming into our shop and
secretly buying gifts of joy for friends and family
and I am enjoying every minute of it.
This time of the year just makes you want to
be a better person and help those less fortunate
and create memories with friends and family.
When Michelle brought this adorable set in for
consignment my eyes lit up like a little child.
Who doesn’t love Rudolph the Red Nosed
Reindeer and all these adorable misfit toys. We
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Christmas misfit toys.
have $40 on this set but to be honest
the memories brought back when I
saw them are just priceless.
Do you remember when it was
such a big deal to get your jammies
on after your bath and Mom and
Dad would let you stay up late to
watch Rudolph? We were so excited
that my mom would let us make
popcorn, drink Coke and my sisters
and brother would all get cozy with
pillows in front of the TV which was
huge and sat on the floor.
This is crazy because I am only 38
and the world has changed so much
just since my childhood, I can only imagine what
my elders remember from before I was even
born. I hope you all take the time this Christmas
to have your children or grandchildren watch
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and maybe
start some traditions of your own. From all
our family here at Shelly’s Closet of Treasures
we wish you and your family a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Shelly Callahan owns Shelly’s Closet of Treasure in
Plainfield. Contact her at [email protected] or
(317) 839-1690.
Owen Stamper’s crew.
It’s that time of
year when daylight is
in short supply and
you’ll hear grousing
about it as well as
the time changes due
to Daylight Savings
Time in the spring
and fall. However,
most Hendricks
County residents
close the door on the
darkness outside and
C.O. Stamper
turn on the lights, turn
up the thermostat,
watch a little TV, use
their computer or listen to music – and never
think twice.
Less than a lifetime ago – 75 years – if you
wanted to bring light to the night, it was with
a generator or an oil lamp. Rural homes were
heated with wood or oil stoves; cooking was
accomplished over wood stoves; and hot water?
No heater for that – you put a pot on the stove
and waited.
Stop a minute and look around your home.
What could you accomplish if there were no
electric service to your home? Seems a ludicrous
question today, doesn’t it?
Lucille and Owen Stamper remember life
before electricity and understand the difference
in life these days. In fact, their lives were
intertwined with the story of how electricity was
brought to the rural areas of Hendricks County.
If you are a member of Hendricks Power
Cooperative, you have a small group of people
who gathered together in August, 1935 to
thank. By June, 1936 a name for the group was
adopted and a Board of Directors was elected.
The Regional Electric Membership Corporation
(REMC) board members included Chester
Cooper, Roscoe Bunten, William Mackey, Edgar
Reitzel, Atlas Gore, Albert Cable, Alva Hocker,
Frank Nichols, Clarence Masten, Merritt
Gregory, Walter Barlow, Frank Fisher, Charles
Davison and Walter Johnson.
Enacted under Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
the Rural Electrification Administration
(REA) was established to provide low-cost
loans to community groups for the purpose of
making electric service available to rural areas in
America. The REMC sent in their application
for funding in November, 1936. They were the
third cooperative in the state of Indiana to
receive funding. Early in 1937, $386,000 was
received to fund an initial 400
miles of line that would serve
about 1,600 cooperative members.
Turning the power on in the
countryside was no simple - or
easy - task. All the poles and lines
had to be installed and rumors
had circulated that by allowing an
easement on your property you
were allowing a mortgage. Some
farmers refused to participate
which meant detours and more
line.
All of the homes and
outbuildings had to be wired to
accept the power – and few knew
how to do it. Carlious Ogle (C.O.)
Stamper, Owen’s father, stepped
up to hold the Cooperative House
Wiring School. People who had
paid the $5 contract fee to the
REMC for electrical service and
members of their household were
offered the course. Following the
instruction from Mr. Stamper,
residents were then qualified to
wire their properties.
The first pole was set at the
southeast corner of S.R. 39 and
C.R. 200 N. in the summer of
1937 and on January 1, 1938, the
first 122-mile section of lines was
energized. Approximately 400 residents received
electrical service.
C.O. Stamper became the manager of the
REMC and held that position until he retired
in 1964. Over that time the REMC paid off the
original loan from the REA and expanded its
service.
Owen Stamper joined the REMC upon
his return from the Army in 1946. As a crew
supervisor, Owen was charged with keeping
service running. His wife, Lucille, was called into
service answering the designated phone at their
home on a 24/7 basis. That phone, along with a
radio allowed the REMC to provide service to
the co-op members and keep the power flowing
through rain, wind and ice storms.
Through the years, the population has grown,
technology has advanced and the co-op, still led
by a board of directors consisting of members,
has stepped up to meet the challenges. In
1998, the REMC changed its name to the
Hendricks Power Cooperative. In 2011, the
75th anniversary of the co-op, Hendricks
Power continues to be one of the largest co-ops
in Indiana, serving more than 27,000 local
customers – still bringing light and power to
every corner of its territory.
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Gifting the wife this holiday season
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• Christmas tree
Choose a theme for the
tree.
Use lots of lights, I
prefer white lights so the
ornaments stand out – do
them first.
Add ribbon, bows, etc.
next, work streamers into
the tree.
Hang your ornaments –
different sizes are best.
• Candles Use scented
candles and potpourri for
atmosphere.
• Nature Add some
berry twigs and pinecones
to your decorating scheme.
Great in a vase, or added to the Christmas tree –
easy and free.
Select one theme and style for your decorating,
it will feel professionally done. Most importantly,
do not overdue. Less is best.
The staff of Donovan’s Interiors wishes you
and yours a Christ-filled Christmas and a Happy
New Year!
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What a glorious
time of year. So why get
stressed with the pressure
of doing everything so
perfectly? We find ourselves
shopping for perfect gifts,
decorating our homes like
perfect magazine covers,
celebrating the holidays
with grand dinners etc, etc.
Wow, I am already tired just
thinking about it.
This year, let’s put
the focus on celebrating
with minimum stress,
keep it simple, and enjoy
Christmas for the right
reasons.
Christmas decorating - select a focal point and
decorate around it – keep it simple
• Fireplace Hang a garland with lights and
bows on the mantel.
• Dining table Place a large clear vase in the
center and add colorful Christmas bulbs.
Choose place mats or table cloth with similar
color scheme.
• Foyer If room allows, make the entrance
festive or just have a decorated wreath on the
door hang mistletoe on the light fixture.
The power of people brought
light to Hendricks County
It was time to pick out a few Christmas gifts
for Mary Ellen, so I figured I’d select the goofiest
and most impractical things I could find. Why
shouldn’t I? When she rips open the packages
under the tree, I know what she’ll say: “What
were you thinking?” Exactly! It’s the thought that
counts.
I decided to steer clear of most other catalogs.
Solutions, Lands’ End and Eddie Bauer all ended
up in the trash un-perused. However, it’s hard
to ignore Hammacher Schlemmer. True, I have
no need for heated plantar fasciitis slippers, a
wrist-wrap fish finder, or a lunch box banana
protector, but those all seemed like dandy holiday
gifts. And really, what says happy holidays more
than a personalized diamond-tipped microdermabrasion kit? Here are a few other gift ideas
that caught my eye . . .
The Magic Wand Remote: You program
various motions into the wand so it will control
the TV. Wave it in a circle and you change
channels; tap it to pause the video; flick it up
and down to adjust the volume. Be careful not to
skewer the cat.
The Room Tidying Pickup Robot: This is an
electronic mini-maid that rolls along the carpet
and picks up clutter around the house. It looks
like an alien, so in addition to its guarantee, it
comes with immigration papers, a green card,
and forms to notify the IRS.
The Dogbrella: Just when your canine buddy
was feeling comfortable in his raincoat and
booties, Hammacher Schlemmer came up with a
better idea. With your own umbrella high above
your head, use your free arm to lower the small
water-diverting canopy over your Yorkie. The
contraption is 100 percent clear polyethylene so
that both of you can see how stupid you look.
The Pet Ramp Staircase: After years of
jumping on and off the couch, your poor little
canine pal has developed arthritis in his senior
years. So here’s a great idea: For $49.95 you can
get a carpeted ramp to make your $3,000 sofa
handicap-accessible for your incontinent pooch.
The Pump-Action Marshmallow Blaster or
the Double-Barreled Marshmallow Crossbow:
Get them both now before the Democrats pass
toy gun control legislation. Completely harmless,
unless marshmallows are toasted and contain a
hot sticky center. Not recommended at airport
checkpoints or diabetes support group meetings.
The Giant Inflatable NFL Player: It’s 60
inches high and all polyester. It inflates in
minutes and crouches in a three-point stance.
This is the perfect gift for the woman who has
no one else giving her a gift.
The 50-Foot Snowball Launcher: This device
blasts perfectly round, cold, packed projectiles
into your kid’s back or your neighbor’s face at
about 40 mph. One more way to say how much
your loved ones mean to you.
The Complete Swiss Army Knife: The ideal
gift for Mary Ellen, who at any moment in
her busy day could reach into her purse for
immediate access to a fish scaler, hook disgorger,
toothpick or cigar cutter. Over 200 tools and
only $1,400.00. Can Christmas come soon
enough?
I accidentally left the catalog on the kitchen
table with all the selected items circled, knowing
Mary Ellen would be accidentally snooping
around to see what gifts I was planning to get
her. I’m wondering now if I shouldn’t dig out
that Victoria Secret catalog. At least Christmas
morning when she asks, “What were you
thinking?” I’d have a really good answer.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact
him at [email protected].
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family—someone you can talk to about all aspects of your health, not
just about symptoms when you are sick? Then it’s time you met with a
Westview physician. Our physicians understand that true wellness is not
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please call (317) 297-5145.
Joshua Dawalt, D.O., with patient
Owen Stamper in a Hendricks
County REMC truck, September
1955.
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WHERE WE WORSHIP
Community, acceptance, opportunities to grow
found at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Dan and Lara Dreyer and their son Jeffrey
have been members of St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, Plainfield, for a little over three years.
As a family, they were looking for community,
authenticity and encouragement in their spiritual
journey. Dan, a member of the church's vestry,
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Pictured, from left are Lara Dreyer, Jeffrey Dreyer and Dan
Dreyer.
and Lara, St. Mark's treasurer, both work as
systems analysts in Indianapolis.
What is it about your place of worship
that helps you grow spiritually? We found at
St. Mark’s a community of people who welcome
the faithful, seeker, and doubter alike. We
were accepted where we were on our spiritual
journey. At St. Mark’s we are encouraged to
grow through scripture, sermon, and prayers in
worship; by putting our faith into action serving
our church and community; and by asking
questions and discussing ideas.
What is it about your place of worship
that helps you to feel connected to your
spouse, children, parents or other family?
Since much of Lara’s family is in Texas, and
Dan’s parents have both passed away, the people
of St. Mark’s have been an extended family to
us. Our son was welcomed and included from
the beginning, and we all now have growing
relationships with people from younger and
older generations. We celebrate milestones in
each others’ lives as a congregation. Each week
during the service, people celebrating birthdays
or anniversaries are invited to come forward for
a prayer and blessing.
What is one meaningful event that has
taken place at your place of worship? We
love the mystery, symbolism, and experience of
The Great Vigil of Easter service at St. Mark’s.
This ancient tradition reconnects us to the
earliest Christians and lives out the resurrection
story. We gather on Easter-eve carrying unlit
candles in the darkness outside the church.
Our priest kindles a small fire symbolizing the
pillar of fire that guided the Israelites out of
Egypt by night. A paschal candle, symbolizing
the presence of the risen Lord, is lighted and
shares its light with the congregation’s candles.
We enter the church for scripture readings
and music in candle light and conclude with
a joyous celebration of Holy Communion
commemorating the Resurrection of Christ.
Why would you recommend your place of
worship to someone? As part of the Episcopal
Church, St. Mark’s is home for those who seek to
use their minds as well as their hearts to deepen
their understanding of God, themselves, and how
best to live out Christ's commandments. There
is a place for everyone to belong, to serve and
to grow at St. Mark’s. We believe and say with
intention, joy, and love, “All are welcome.”
HEALTHY EATS
Chocolate lava for chocolate lovers
– with a healthy twist
My wife said, “You should do something
sweet.” But just as I leaned in to give her a kiss,
she said, “No—I mean something sweet for your
column.” So, dear reader, here we are.
Technically speaking, I’m not cooking, I’m
baking. Still, akin to cooking, this recipe requires
a fair amount of culinary judgment and a keen
eye for how food behaves. One of the tricky
elements is the “molten” component. The goal is
to produce a cakey exterior, while maintaining
the chocolaty, lava-like core; so you have to leave
the batter alone long enough to bake, but remove
the ramekins from the oven early enough to
achieve this confection contrast.
Another thing—you can make a few
substitutions to give this a (don’t giggle) healthy
twist. Eggs provide moisture and act as an
emulsifier, but they’re high in fat. To replace
them, use ¼ cup of tofu for each egg (including
yolks). Zero-calorie sugar substitutes are also a
sneaky way to curve some of the guilt associated
with ostensibly decadent recipes.
Regardless, the ingredients are minimal, the
procedure is basic, and the result will likely earn
you some appreciative kisses from someone sweet
in your life.
Clint Smith is a culinary arts instructor at Central Nine
Career Center, Greenwood. He can be reached at
cookingwithclint.com.
Compiled by Rick Myers
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
710 East Buchanan Street
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
(317) 839-6730
website: www.stmarksweb.org
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The message of the Christmas star
DEVOTIONAL
By Michael LeFebvre
“... Wise men from the east
came to Jerusalem saying,
‘Where is he who has been
born king of the Jews? For we
saw his star ... and have come
to worship him.’ When Herod
the king heard this..., he
inquired of [the priests] where
the Christ was to be born.
They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it
is written by the prophet’...” (Matthew 2:1–11,
ESV)
It was common in ancient cultures to interpret
events in the stars as signs of important events
on earth. Consider, for example, the comet of 17
B.C.
Caesar Augustus—the first Roman emperor—
was consolidating power when the comet of 17
B.C. appeared. The Romans interpreted that
comet as a sign of Caesar’s divine authority and
declared a 12-day festival called “Advent” (Latin,
adventus). With feasting, the empire honored its
“divine savior” as marked by a comet.
But a few years later, Magi in the east made
another sighting. It is this sighting which the
Bible reports. We do not know what kind of star
the Magi saw, but one of the oldest traditions is
that they saw another comet. Ancient records tell
of a comet in 5 B.C. that appeared in the eastern
sky and moved southwest over
a 70-day period (adequate
time for the Magi’s journey).
Due to its vertical tail, by the
end of its course the comet
would have appeared from
Jerusalem like an arrow in
the southern sky pointing the
direction of Bethlehem (cf.,
Matthew 2:9).
By this or some other sign,
the Magi believed a great king had been born.
But notice how they confirmed their sign: Once
they arrived in Jerusalem, it was the Scriptures
that were brought out to confirm how to find
Christ.
God uses many means to get our attention.
But events on their own are confusing; signs
might seem to endorse a Caesar as readily as the
true Savior. The story of the Christmas star is not
given to encourage the seeking of signs. The story
shows that Jesus was born king, not just for Jews
but for far off Magi also. And however God gets
our attention; we turn to Scripture to find him.
This Christmas, let us (like the Magi) allow
the signs of our times to point us to God’s Word.
There in the Scriptures, let us find Christ—and
let us worship him.
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3 large, cage-free eggs
3 large, cage-free yolks
1 cup powdered sugar (or zero-calorie sugar substitute), sifted
½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
6 ounces unsalted butter
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 ounces milk chocolate chips
4 medium-sized ramekins
As needed, butter for greasing ramekins
1. Preheat conventional oven to 380 degrees F. Thoroughly grease ramekins with butter,
set aside.
2. In a mixer with whip attachment, briefly whisk eggs and yolks. In a separate bowl,
combine sugar and flour. On the stove, bring some water to a boil in a saucepan; add
chocolate and butter to a clean, dry bowl, and place bowl over top of the saucepan (this is
called a double boiler). Allow butter and chocolate to melt together.
3. Add chocolate to eggs, and whisk in flour-sugar mixture until incorporated. Pour batter
into prepared ramekins (about three-quarters up sides); place ramekins on a sheet pan and
place in oven. Depending on ramekin size and oven calibration, bake for approximately
15-20 minutes.
4. Check for doneness—insert a toothpick: sides should be spongey, and center should be
liquid. Remove from oven, allow to cool and set-up for several minutes before serving with ice
cream (low fat, of course).
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