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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 10ome
#SHOPLOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Local BusinessOwner is the
Epitome of Support Local...pg 16
Need a LastMinute Gift?...pg 18
Eat Dessert First!...pg 5
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Thank you!What an incredible year we’ve had - we have now been publishing content for over a year! We want to thank you all for telling your stories to us and for allowing us to share them. We are incredibly blessed to be a part of this community and appreciate being able to bring to light the amazing organizations and people that live and work here.
ReminderDon’t forget that Hendricks County Home Magazine offers a new way for employers to reach candidates and for candidates to find great employers! “Hendricks County Home Magazine works tirelessly to serve our community. Offering a reasonably priced, results-driven approach to get local businesses the people they need to be successful and getting local people the work that they need to prosper is a natural evolution for the core values we have as a company – buy local, support local, and now… employ local.”
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Managers, employers, skills trainers and those that work with employees to improve their understanding and knowledge – We want to talk to you.
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• Parenting – Fathers, Dads and Grandfathers – If you like to write, have parenting advice or insights to share with the world, then we would like to hear from you.
• Pets – Veterinary professionals, pet lovers, animal advocates – We would like to hear from you as well.
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A Call to Homeowners!We are seeking owners of unique, unusual or historic homes/buildings here in Hendricks County. We would like to feature your building in an upcoming issue. Please contact us at [email protected]
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Season’s Greetings!We, the staff of Hendricks County Home Magazine would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year and for those of you who may celebrate other traditions, holidays and festivities at this time of year, we hope that you have a wondrous time. Happy Holidays to all!
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Hendricks County HomeEditor in Chief
Dave GiltnerCreative Director
J.D. Nesbitt
Dr. William Eiler
Susan Young
A.J. Schneider
Alicia Chrapek
Dr. Michele O'Mara
Chrissy Larkin
Lynn Clinton
April Westcott
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Class of 2014: Jennifer Andres, Ice Miller LLP; Matthew Bailey, IU Health West Hospital; Starr Peterson-Benson, Independent Meeting/Event Planner; William Brown, Brownsburg Fire Territory; Kathy Burdine, Hendricks Regional Health; Travis Caulk, First Merchants Bank; Amy Chinn, Assurant Employee Benefits; Brad DuBois, Plainfield Chamber of Commerce; Brad Eisenhart, Waste Management of Indiana, LLC; Anne Engelhardt, Avon School Board; Ray Helmuth, Van Buren Elementary School; Andrea Hopper, Cushman & Wakefield / Summit Realty Group; Karen Lawson, Donovan PC; Rebecca Maners, TKO Enterprises, Inc.; Cindy McLoed, Schmidt Associates; John Mollaun, Kingsway Community Care Center; Stecy Ober, Tri Kappa Avon; Jeffrey Pipkin, Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership; Jayson Puckett, Hendricks County Government; William Rhodehamel, Hendricks County Community Foundation; Sabrina Coulter, Hendricks Power Cooperative; Kevin Speer, Hendricks Regional Health; Lora Steele, Marian University; Byron Stevens, Merrill Lynch; Bryan Tremper, Hendricks County Sheriff Department; Dr. Denis Ward, Education Consultant; Gregory Williams, Plainfield Fire Territory
CongratulationsClass of 2014!
Work Begins on new Facilities in Avon
Local Updates
Photos Courtesy
Meghan Stritar
Work is coming along at the newly leased facility located immediately north of Avon-Washington Township Public Library thanks to a great number of volunteers including these fine folks:
Matt’s Tree Service (317) 745-1970 – The photos make it clear that this company does amazing work!
Bowman Boys Expert Stump Removal Services – Hendricks County’s 2014 Business of the Year (317) 690-6700 – Adam Bowman and his crew are phenomenal!
Smith Scape Landscaping – (317) 727-3010 – Undoubtedly, their services have dramatically helped make the new center a welcoming place for the families being served!
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Whatever you’re doing right now stop and walk, drive, fly, swim, crawl or bounce to the square in Danville as soon as you have a chance and pop into Confection Delights. You’ll thank us after you walk out with a piece of mouth-watering perfection in the form of exquisite truffles. Pamela Powell-Warden, the owner, shared some of her story with us.
"It started out as a hobby. It just kind of grew from there. I always liked baking cakes and cookies. We just found a couple of recipes for chocolates and one of them was for cherry
cordials and my husband loved it. It kind of spun off from that. Now we
have 30 different varieties of chocolate." Pamela said.
Pamela also told us that s h e keeps abreast of the l a t e s t trends and looks for ways to be creative. She told us that her c u s t o m e r s often ask if she's able to make a particular type of treat and of course, with great skill and artistic beauty; she's able to accommodate those requests.
Pamela said that her biggest challenge was that since everything is made right there at the shop, in the beginning since she was a one-woman show, she had to do it all herself. Since everything in the store is personalized and not coming off of the factory's assembly line, she finds one of h e r b i g g e s t challenges to be keeping product stocked due to the high demand. "Each truffle is dipped individually by hand. It’s all done on a s m a l l - b a t c h scale. That preserves the integrity of the product." She told us.
"What people come into the shop for are those unique novelty items like we have a chocolate high-heeled shoe that is about the size of a ladies size 6. It is about a pound of chocolate." she said. "People will come in to see our chocolate ornaments that we have out for Christmas. Alternatively, we have our hearts - we have a hollow heart that has little hearts in it for Valentine’s Day. They always leave with our truffles or caramels."
When discussing how she came to choose to locate her business in Hendricks County, she told us that they decided to live here because this is the place they wanted to raise their family. Prior to opening, she said that she had worked with Visit Hendricks County and appreciated their enthusiasm. She felt as though they were especially affirming of small business, and she feels as though they are a great partner for her. The store opened in October of 2011 and was working online approximately a year prior to that. She said that they had been here in Hendricks County for six years now.
Pamela said that the best part of doing what she does is that she never has to dread getting up to go to work. "I get to come here and make people happy. It is a fun place to work when you're working with chocolate." She said that she thought it might be boring making the same thing every day, but she
said it wasn't because people come in and chat and share time with her. Since she has
the novelty chocolates, it makes it fun.
She said that she was proud to carry the Savor the Flavor of Hendricks County Gift Baskets. She said that the b a s k e t s h ave
Hendricks County products in them. We
are the hub where all of the items
c o m e together and we package
and send them out. She said the baskets
Eat Dessert First!
include items from Black Swan Brewpub, My Hunny's Honey, Chateau Thomas Winery, Sweetheart Cupcakes, Hoosier Mamma, Charbonos, Bread Basket Cafe, Mayberry Cafe, Arcane Coffee Company, Perillo's, Moody's Meats and Cutter's Brewery. She advises Hendricks County residents to seek out a small business and support them and enjoy all of the uniqueness that those businesses have.
Confection Delights Story by Dave GiltnerPhotos by Lisa Blythe
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TimePrep: About 20 minutesEating: Adds another 30 seconds or so
Directions1. Cut the loaf in half and then each side in half lengthwise and set aside2. In the mixing bowl, add pepper, salt, eggs and cream and mix thoroughly3. Pour out egg mixture into a shallow pan and place all four slices of bread in mix cut
side down into the liquid to absorb. Let sit for about 5 minutes while you continue to work.
4. In the food processor add the avocado, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, dill, cilantro, parsley, mustard and onion and pulse until mixed completely. Do not over process – there should not be whole pieces, but it should not be smooth.
5. Heat skillet and pan to medium-low.6. Place egg soaked bread in the pan until the egg is cooked completely. 7. Remove and allow to drain for a moment8. Place thin slices of Havarti on the bottom slices of bread 9. Fold the prosciutto and place over the Havarti 10. Slather avocado mixture on top of the prosciutto11. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese (sparingly) over the avocado mixture12. Apply the avocado mixture on the top slice of bread and place atop the rest of the
sandwich. 13. Repeat for both halves of the sandwich, Eat immediately!
ToolsSharp Bread KnifeCutting boardSkilletFood processorMixing Bowl
IngredientsBread – 1 loaf of ciabatta (or substitute Italian, sourdough or any other similar bread will do)6 large eggs1 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper½ teaspoon coarse salt¼ cup parmesan cheese1 small block of Havarti – about ½ lb.1 small block of goat cheese (chevre) – about ¼ lb. ¼ bunch fresh dill1 bunch cilantro (leaves only)1 bunch parsley2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 whole avocado with peel and pit removedProsciutto – enough to cover the bread completely¼ cup extra virgin olive oil¼ red onionJuice of 1 lemon3 sundried tomatoes8 or 9 raisins
HamCHEESE
&Now that's a sandwich!
Photos by Stacy Spensley & Christer Edvartsen
Difficulty Level3/10 – If you can cut and toast bread in a pan without burning it or yourself and you can slice cheese and chop herbs then this is the sandwich for you.
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TimePrep: About 30 mins.Chilling time adds another 2 hours or so.
Directions1. Remove the ice cream from the container and cut into 6 smaller chunks and place
into the punch bowl.2. We will now make a custard:• In the mixing bowl, add egg yolks and milk and spices and mix completely• Pour the custard mixture into the pot and turn on low heat• Stir continuously and completely for approximately 10 minutes – do NOT allow to
boil. Once steam forms from the mixture, remove from heat immediately and pour into the punch bowl over the ice cream. – Caution: Do NOT use high heat, or the custard will not remain smooth.
3. Add the orange zest and mix in the spirits completely.4. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about 2 hours until served
ToolsMixing bowlPunchbowlWhiskMeasuring devices (i.e. spoons and cups)Medium sized pot
IngredientsSpices: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground clove 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cocoa
Spirits: 2 bottles Riesling of choice 1 cup Irish Cream 1 ½ cups light rum
Other: 6 egg yolks 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pint French Vanilla Ice Cream 1/1 teaspoon orange zest
Difficulty Level3/10 – You’ll need to separate eggs and stay awake while making this delicious beverage. Seriously – If you drink, drink responsibly or don’t drink at all.
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During the winter months, motivation can fade without us even realizing it. So many factors are fighting against your need to go to the gym and eat healthily. When you have three major holidays right in a row, there is always cleaning, cooking, or shopping to be done. The holiday duties get piled onto what is already a busy everyday life. Having all of these factors working against you, we still need to take time for our health. Without your health, you cannot do any of the activities listed above. Working out and eating healthy can still fit right into the holidays, make them enjoyable and even better than ever! Don’t think of exercise as just one more chore or duty to add to the list. Think of exercise as “you time” to unwind and increase health in more ways than you may realize. Then we throw one more factor no one can control into the mix, Indiana weather! Do not fear, we can beat all of these road blocks together!
The first thing to remember when dedicating yourself to regularly exercising and eating healthy is WHY you are doing it. We do it to look, feel and BE our best.How exercise affects your wellbeing:
• Control weight• Combats sickness and disease • Improves mood• Reduce anxiety• Boosts energy• Promotes better sleep• Increased sexual
health
Nutrition affects your wellbeing in the same ways exercise does. It will affect how you think, feel, act, and look. Great nutrition habits will affect the body positively, and bad nutrition habits will affect the body negatively.
Thinking positively will go a long way during this crazy season. Start with just believing in yourself and saying “I will work out, and I will eat healthily!” Aim for doing resistance training 3 days per week and 30 minutes of cardio 5 days per week. You can split these workouts up as needed, or
combine as needed based on your personal schedule. This does not require spending two hours a day in the gym. This could be three separate bouts of 10 minutes of
walking up and down your stairs, doing a workout video or a
w o r k o u t p r o g r a m designed specifically for
you at home. The important thing is to make a plan actually to do it! Everyone can be motivated when stating their goals or intentions, but it takes action
to be motivated enough to execute it.
Whether working out is at the gym or home you will still
see and feel benefits if you are doing it correctly. When I say eating healthy this does not mean packing a separate meal for you at every function you attend. This mean watching portion sizes at events, don’t keep grazing after the meal is over, don’t take home desserts, and make sure the other food
you have that day is healthy. You can have all of your holiday favorites, just not two plates full of them.
While it is important to be very dedicated when it comes your goals, it can be your own worst enemy. Do not deprive yourself because it could lead to binging on those foods you have been avoiding. The Holidays are meant to be enjoyed. If you can eat healthy 90% of the time (18 out of 21 weekly meals) you can enjoy the other three meals of the week without completely sabotaging your efforts. If we want our results to be long-term, we must maintain some level of balance. Do not let the holidays and cold weather keep you down this winter! Follow the advice above and beat the winter blues!
Alicia Chrapek is a Tri-West High School alumna and a native of Pittsboro. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness and Health with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University. She's a personal trainer and nutrition counselor at Anytime Fitness of Brownsburg. She can be reachedat [email protected].
Beat the Winter BluesBy Alicia Chrapek
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Sooner or later it happens to the best of us. Your car breaks down, your furnace quits working, and you have an unexpected medical crisis. Most of us do not have a big savings account or a credit card with enough money available to use. Most of us would love to have a savings account with hundreds of dollars in it. However, the truth is it is hard to come up with extra money each week to put in a savings account. There are a few easy ideas to put a little money in your savings account each week without it impacting your budget. Remember the key is once it is in your savings account it stays in your account and only should be used for emergencies only.
Out of SightAs soon as you get your paycheck each week, transfer $5 - $10 into your savings account. You will not notice $5 or $10 each week. This may not seem like much extra money, but it is a start and will add up quickly. If you put $5 a week into your savings account that is $260 saved in a year.
GiftsWhen you get unexpected money, birthday or Christmas cash put it into your savings. Ask people for cash as presents. These tiny amounts will build your savings account quickly.
Needs vs. WantsCut out all the unnecessary things in your life. Do you really need to get Starbucks? Do you really need those new shoes or a new outfit? Instead of going out to eat fix something at home for dinner or take your lunch. Cut out or down your cable plan and your phone plan. This money you are saving on these items will free up more money each week to add to your savings account.
This Little PiggyCollect every bit of spare change you have and put it in a piggy bank. Take the spare change each week and put it into your savings account. Even if it is only $3-$10 worth of change, this little amount will add up quickly.
Stop WarehousingIf you do not use it, sell it. Clean out your closets and de-clutter. You can sell all of your unwanted items on Facebook garage sale sites, EBay, Game Stop or at Kids Resale Shops. Put the extra money into your savings account.
AskIf you have hospital bills or doctor bills call and ask if they have financial assistance. Most hospitals and doctors office have some financial support available if you qualify. You will have to fill out paperwork and show proof of income. These places write off millions of dollars a year. If you qualify, this will reduce your debt, and you can put the extra money into your savings account.
GoalsMake a goal to actively put money into your savings account each week. Even if It is only a few dollars each week, that money will add up quickly.
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Chrissy Larkin: Homemaker, wife, stay at home mom of 3. When she is not busy helping in the local PTO or the Danville Kiwanis Club (an amazing organization which you should consider joining), she is teaching others how to cut their grocery budget in half by using coupons through her company, Coupon Class by Chrissy. Interested? Email her at:[email protected]. Or find Coupon Class by Chrissy on Facebook.
7 Common Sense Tips to Becoming a Nest Egg Genius$avings By Chrissy Larkin
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Chris Floyd of Brownsburg High School, a certified teacher with an elementary education license with endorsements for computer technology, gifted and talented education and science up through middle school spoke with us about the Robotics Club, Team 3176 - Purple Precision. She's also trained in four different areas of Project Lead the Way, a pre-engineering program. She said, "We are working really hard to get students involved."
Chris told us about the process of how the robotics club functions. She said that it takes place throughout the year. She said they take part in First Robotics competitions. According to their website, www.usfirst.org/aboutus/vision, "Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that
inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including
self-confidence, communication, and leadership." A worthy goal
for such incredibly gifted students. She said the
program engages the students at a very high level in order to
build a robot and perform in the competition. She said that every year
the competition changes and that the students are only allotted six weeks to build the bot and then it must be boxed up and untouched until the competition. She said it is a very intense time for the students.
The students that we spoke with were both novice and veteran robotics club participants. She said that the students want not to be just part of the team but also to simply learn about robotics and to be involved.
The club comes with a price tag from between $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the number of robots made, prototypes, and materials. According to Chris, the club is funded through sponsorship. She said that the students are divided up into sub-teams. There is a finance committee responsible to systematically solicit funds from a potential sponsors. The fundraising campaign includes a follow-up campaign in which letters and photos are sent to sponsors to inform them of the club's progress. Mentors and parents help out with the process as well. Since the club is almost entirely student driven, a great deal of leadership and organizational
experience is developed. While there is an existing core group of students, there are a large number of new students to the club. The leadership team puts on an informational meeting which allows the less experienced students the opportunity to help select the areas that they find most interesting.
Gage Algong is co-captain of the robotics team. He said, "I represent the team whenever we go to competitions. Mrs. Floyd sent out an email that said that there was a leadership team forming, and we went through a voting process. Last year I was safety lead but now I help oversee everything."
Clay Stegemoller is the technical lead on the leadership team and said that he'd previously been a project lead and sub-team lead. He said that this is the 3rd year for him in the club. "The technical lead is a new thing that we are doing this year. We are to be the representative for the technical side of our team - meaning, if there is something going on with the mechanical or the electrical... anything that isn't graphics or PR or marketing... they come to us and we are supposed to know about it and answer questions."
Shakoia Cook said that it is her first year on the team. She told us that she was interested in joining because, " In my middle school years, I really liked to do it, and I love building." She said that in middle school, she was in GTT (Gateway to Tech). "When I went to registration, I saw that this [club]. I saw the robot that they used, and I decided to look into it for myself." She said.
Connor Bowles does the design work for the club. He said he builds parts in CAD and sends the drawings out to a fabricator. This is his fourth year on the team. "I have always been pretty good with [software]. There's a class at the school that teaches this called IED - Intern Engineering and Design. That's where I found out about this and I've always been interested in that kind of thing."
Jaide Coleman is in her first year. She too was in GTT and really enjoyed building. "I want to try the electrical or the technology or the safety. I want to do something hands-on." She told us. She said that she wants to be a pediatrician so that she can help people with any injuries or problems that they may have.
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In another triumph, the Biz Academy of Musical Theater in Avon nearly sold out every performance of Shrek the Musical. Having seen the performance ourselves, we can see why. The entire cast was on point, even for the closing show.
Sometimes when a show is reimagined, it can drift away and become something completely unfamiliar – not the case with this production. The show follows along the life of Shrek (Thomas Whitcomb), an ogre that was cast out at a young age by his parents and he learns the hard way not to trust humans. After some time alone in the swamp, a host of fairytale creatures arrive and cause chaos after having been cast out by the vain and tyrannical Lord Farquaad (Travis Johnson). Along the way to deal with Lord Farquaad and oust the fairytale creatures from his swamp, Shrek comes across his new best friend, Donkey (Jim Melton). They arrive at the castle and a deal is struck between Shrek and Farquaad, which will allow Shrek to keep his swamp, so long as he goes and rescues the notorious beauty, Fiona (Rogue Salyers, Mia Stein and Abby Moyers). Adventure and comedy ensue as the trio escape and make their way back to Castle Duloc, the home of Lord Farquaad; but, Fiona and Shrek fall in love. Unfortunately, Shrek is unaware that secretly, at night, Fiona turns into an ogre as part of her curse and Fiona is none too keen on letting him in on the secret. Donkey finds out but Shrek overhears and misunderstands a conversation and Shrek and Fiona separate on bad terms. Donkey comes to the rescue by clueing Shrek in and they go to rescue Fiona from the terrible fate of marriage to Lord Farquaad. Once Fiona and Shrek kiss, true love breaks Fiona’s curse and they all live happily ever after.
Shrek – Thomas WhitcombFiona (adult) – Abby MoyersDonkey – Jim MeltonLord Farquaad – Travis JohnsonSugarplum Fairy/Gingy – Samantha SheltonPinocchio – Kameron StevensYoung Fiona – Rogue SalyersTeen Fiona – Mia SteinDragonettes – Grace VonDeylen, Allison Barker, Maria Mark, Caroline WagnerYoung Shrek – Keith SturgeonShrek’s Mom – Olivia AshShrek’s Dad – David CunninghamMomma bear – Emily KeithFather Bear – Nathan BrownBaby Bear – Becca MurphyPeter Pan – Henry HartleyWolf – Jonathan CarollWicked Witch – Gabby CarterFairy god Mother – Cynthia KauffmanAlice – Ava EszenyiPied Piper – Jack LindnerRats – Kendal Moore, Macy Franklin, Sophia Shelton
Ugly Duckling – Abby HensleyRed Riding Hood – Amalia WilsonPolonius/Bishop – Jack CopelandGuards – Joel Davis, Michael NavarraWoman Who Lived in A Shoe – Mary CzyzewksiKids – Abby Dials, Claire Kauffman, Reagan Zmilewski, Grant O’MearaGoldilocks – Rosie AlbrightMad Hatter – Natalie MillerPigs – Julia Murphy, Erin Vaughn, Audrey KaysBlind Mice – Grace Gliva, Jadyn Grimes, Courtney GrimesTweedle Dee – Megan ShartonTweedle Dum – Emily ShartonHansel – Graham HartleyGretel – Katie HartleyDuloc Dancers – Rese Westfall, Sydney MillerSydney Johnson, Abby Johnson, Jen KingJulie Comer, Lindsay Schaecher, Alvia SloanKristen Ptersen, Alexys Negron, Juliette CollinsAria Martin, Caeron McFarland, Sydney KibbySamantha Essex, Helen Karas, Isabelle McFarlandPayton Hartman, Bailey HarmonTeagan O’Meara, Rachel Petersson, Abby Evans
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The Biz Musical Academy of Musical Theater can be found at:5201 U.S. 36, Avon, IN 46123Phone: (317) 386-8969http://thebiz-academy.com/ facebook.com/TheBizAcademyOfMusicalTheatretwitter.com/The_Biz_Academy
Photos by Lisa Blythe
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There are a few things that I have learned along the way as a mother, teacher, and health coach. We all want our children to be the best that they can be! Here are a few tips for parents to ensure children have the right foundation to be successful & healthy at school and home! 5Tips for
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Exercise – Exercise is important to overall health and development. Kids are naturally active and should spend a lot of time running and playing. According to Dr. William Sears, play builds strong muscles, bones, and heart, prevents you from getting sick, boosts mood and improves sleep. Aim for your kids to get at least 30 – 60 minutes of movement per day, including aerobic activity, stretching, and strength building activity. Get in on the fun with your kids and choose family hobbies and activities to get everyone moving. Family hikes, bike rides, or games at the park are great ways to spend time together and get some exercise in. Even in the wintertime, I bundle my kids up and make sure they have plenty of playtime outdoors. It really helps them get their energy out so they can concentrate better on homework and get a good night’s sleep. I notice my kids are in a better mood after they have gone for a bike ride or spent a few minutes on the trampoline.
Screen time - Limit it, especially at night. Parents frequently underestimate the amount of time children spend watching television or playing computer games. A great rule of thumb is to have your kids get in an hour of physical activity before they hop on the computer or play video games. Set a timer! I just use the microwave timer to keep track of how long they are on the laptop! Have a cut off time for electronics, preferably an hour before bedtime to allow your child to wind down. Consider using screen time as a reward for getting all homework and chores done. During the week, we focus on homework and sports, instead of electronics. We do become more relaxed on the weekends. This seems to keep the kids happy while maintaining our priorities.
Nutrition – You really are what you eat! Try to stick to a whole food diet and limit processed foods like frozen entrees, sugary cereals, chips, and soda. According to Dr. Sears, your child should avoid foods with artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils/trans fats, and foods with artificial food coloring. Get plenty of fruits and veggies in by allowing your child to pick what they like and hide what they don’t like in sauces and purees. I also keep lots of frozen fruit on hand, which is an easy side dish. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and kids should be getting both complex carbohydrates and protein to get the best start to their day. Here are a few ideas:
• Scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast, and orange juice• Whole grain cereal with milk, fresh fruit• Peanut butter on apple slices with a glass of milk• Low-fat cheese melted on toast and a piece of fruit
Kids need to stay hydrated with water, so limit milk, juice, and soda intake. They need an ounce of fluid per pound of body weight, according to the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute.
Supplements – While supplements should not be a substitute for good nutrition, you may want to consider using a whole food based multivitamin. Whole food based vitamins are not made from synthetic chemicals; they are made with concentrated whole foods, which are better absorbed by the body. Your child may also benefit from Omega-3 fats, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Fiber, and probiotics.
Routines – Children do best when there is a predictable routine. Come up with a family schedule for chores, homework, mealtime, exercise, and screen time. Often this will help arguments from occurring and allow family time to run smoothly. Sticker or check charts work well for children ranging from 2-12 years old. We use a simple spreadsheet that I laminated so a dry erase marker could be used to check off homework & chores. Make sure the activity level of the house is winding down an hour before bedtime by shutting off all electronics and doing calmer activities, like reading. Some kids do well with 8 hours of sleep and others need more like 10 or 11 hours.
Try to incorporate some of these tips, if you are not already doing so. Over time, you should see some positive changes in your children!
By Dawn Grimes
Dawn Grimes is a Chicago native who feels right at home in Plainfield! Formerly a special education teacher, she received her health coach certification from The Dr. Sears Wellness Institute so she could help kids eat healthier. Dawn loves organic food and essential oils, and is a busy mom of 3 energetic kiddos. You can find her watching her children on the soccer field or blogging.
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Winter Solstice in the ParkSaturday, December 20
Benefit for Chapter 46 navigators. Food and fun with Santa-on site photography (5x7) for $2 with purchase of Breakfast: $3 per person or $10 per family.
Where: Washington Township Park PavilionWhen: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All agesHow: Call to register: 745-0785
Cost: See Details Above
Pokemon LeagueSundays
Get together with other Pokémon fans to have fun! Bring your own Pokémon TCG deck or video game to play, trade cards and Pokémon, and even earn cool
prizes with other Pokémon players just like you! Where: Circle City Gaming, Avon
When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: All Ages
How: Just show upCost: League is Free
Winterland Light ShowFriday, 11/28 through Tuesday, 12/30
Drive through holiday light show featuring hundreds of displays, music and visits with Santa.
Where: Ellis Park DanvilleWhen: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Closed 12/25
Who: All agesHow: Just show up
Cost: $8/car
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Oh, how I wish I had a
dollar for e v e r y
partner I h a v e heard say to the other, "You knew I was this way when we got together." Here's the deal. Committing to a relationship is not an agreement to stop growing. As your relationship grows, so do your life commitments and responsibilities, and in order to keep your relationship healthy, it’s important for you to grow too. Securing a relationship is not an invitation to stop growing. In fact, you might find yourself kicked to the curb if you are more attached to remaining the same than you are attached to becoming the best version of yourself possible. When you fall in love, you fall in love with both the person you see in the here and now, as well as the vision you have for whom that person will become. You are making an investment in your future - and good investments grow.
Two key ingredients affect how you grow in
the context of your relationship. The first key to personal growth stems from the personal observations, insights, lessons, experiences you have, and the work that you do to grow yourself. This might occur through intentional efforts such as completing a degree, advancing your career, staying physically fit, and learning new hobbies, engaging in personal growth activities such as reading, journaling, or therapy. The choices you have to enhance your life are endless.
The second key to personal growth in the context of your relationship is offered through the observations, insights, lessons, experiences and the suggestions and requests your partner offers you. Often, your partner will observe in your characteristics that you are not comfortable with. You may reject her observations and accuse her of being mean or insensitive. If you reject your partner’s observations and feedback, you are rejecting one of the most valuable gifts your relationship has to offer you. Your partner can see you in ways that no one else can. Because of this front-row view into your life, your partner can mirror for you,
parts of yourself that you do not always want to be seen. You may hear complaints such as: “you are too generous,” you work too much,” “you need to stop drinking so much,” “you are sleeping too much,” but in reality, these observations are invitations to improve your life.
These invitations to grow don’t always come in nice envelopes. Sometimes they are wrapped in emotions such as anger, frustration, and disappointment. If the delivery of this feedback is insensitive, it can be hurtful. Though the facts usually remain - that there are areas of your life that are in dire need of improvement. You can resist out of spite, hurt, or anger, or you can grab a hold of this gift, the gift of honest feedback, and use it to improve your life.
The question I encourage you to ask yourself when your partner makes a request of you is this: “Will doing this add to, or take away from, my life?” If the answer is “add to,” then it seems like a win-win. What do you have to lose? If you are struggling with the concept of what "taking away" from you means, you can ask yourself question: “If I honor this request, and work to change in the ways my
partner is asking me to, am I compromising a core value that defines who I am and what I am about?” This helps separate the things that you simply don't want to do (like clean the house or take out the trash) from things that take away from your core values or your core sense of self (such as asking you to change your religion to hers).
Be sure to clarify the difference between something that doesn’t feel good to you, and something that is not good for you. If you justify not changing because it is no fun, or you don't like to do something, then you are likely rejecting an important opportunity to become a better version of yourself!
As a Board Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Dr. O’Mara brings expert help to the Hendricks County area by providing men and women with supportive relationship care. With a non-traditional style of counseling that is heavily influenced by the field of life-coaching, Dr. O’Mara applies a non-judgmental attitude in all of her work, and seeks to understand who you are, who you wish to become, and how you want your life and relationships to look.
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Picture it…I am sick. My sons are sick. Someone has filled our heads with hot lead causing headache and fever, and my oldest son is trying to get it out by heaving up everything he’s ever eaten. We decide to take a family trip to the urgent care to get an idea of how much time we have left on Earth, and I achingly slump onto the scale. Suddenly, instead of desperately wanting to get better, I am praying for a swift death. I am officially 30 pounds heavier than my “I CAN’T POSSIBLY WEIGH THAT MUCH” weight.
In addition to being sick with the flu, I am now sickened with something worse. Myself.
I am not naive. Though I stand by the fact that I am big boned, I also know what I do wrong. I eat breakfast; I eat lunch. Then I wait a really long time until dinner where I gorge myself like a castaway who hasn’t encountered a T-bone in 10 years. Joey Chesnutt has nothing on me. Then, I do the worst thing possible (insert horrified dietician’s face here): I eat again before bed. When I go up to my room after the workday is over, the laundry is done, the children are nestled all snug in their beds; I want to relax. For me that includes a bath with a good book, then reality tv and a snack… a big,
gooey snack. Even now with that
unhealthy number running through my mind, I
picture cookie dough ice cream in bed and I think… meh. That number is high, but not “lifted out of my house with a crane” high…
I am not going to juice myself skinny, or cut carbs or eat only things that are green with white stems. I am not going to make a resolution on January 1, just so I can set myself up for failure. Fact: I need to burn more calories than I take in. So, I’m going to try that. I am going to actually physically move, something I do very little now that I work a sedentary job. I am going to choose good food over bad and actually drink water. I am going to resolve, not on January 1st, but today that I will think about what I eat, the quantity, when and why. And, then, maybe then…not only will I find a healthier number on the scale, but maybe I’ll actually find something even better…health.
Lynn Clinton is an Avon woman who traded her career and stilettos for children and sneakers. She almost never looks back. Would you like to read more? Lynn also writes over on her own blog, Love, Laughs and Lice...Stories from my life.
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Keeping JobsChip Cochran of Mowery talked to us about the renovation for the new location and what they believe in as a company. Chip told us that one of the ways that he has been successful and a good partner with his employees is by keeping them on during down times by renovating commercial and distressed properties. "Because the heating and air conditioning world is so seasonal, what a lot of companies do is lay off [their] people. When they are busy, they have to start all over. I prefer to keep a core of good people - I have never laid anybody off, ever... which is rare in our business." That is laudable in light of the recent economic situation throughout the county.
Buy LocalDedicated to supporting the local economy with not just his employment practices, Chip attempts to keep money in Brownsburg and Hendricks County whenever there is an opportunity. He said, "Why not put the money here?" He gave the example of even the local Brownsburg Speedway® gas station in which, he asks his employees to fill up here because even though it is a large corporation, they might hire more local people if the demand is g re a t h e r e . "Everything I do is here. I use the local sign company. I use the local body shop. I use the local printer... because I think that is the way it is supposed to be."
"If the service is as good and the pricing is as good - there's no choice. I say, 'I'm going to see you somewhere... the gas station, the grocery store, a restaurant, when I do... I want you to come up to me and shake my hand and say, Chip, your guys were awesome. You did what you said you'd do. You got me heat
when it was Christmas Day or my water heater blew up, and you fixed it.' I'm going to see you somewhere - I don't hide. My business card has my cell phone number on it. Not very many owners have their cell phone number on their business card. It is sitting on the front desk. Anyone who wanders in the front door can have the guy
who owns the place's cell phone. I believe that if you are going to
write a check to Mowery, then I want you to know
who owns the place." Chip said.
Great Advice"This all sounds corny to some p e o p l e b u t people have for years asked me
why do I think I am successful. I never
had an answer. I just do what I think you're
supposed to do. Then, I later thought about it. Now,
my answer is this... I have never aimed for the dollar bill. So, what I do is always just aim for doing what's right for a customer and for an employee. Then I turn and look behind me, and there's dollar bills behind me - because I am doing what I am supposed to do. If you aim for the dollar bill,
you do something wrong to get it if that is your only goal. I think
you make poor decisions to get that dollar. If you
aim for doing what is right, the dollars
take care of themselves."
Main Street"Mowery has been here since 1970. They've
been located here on Main Street
[Brownsburg] at five different locations. [We]
started out where the CVS® is. They tore down the building
to build the CVS. That was Mowery. Then they moved down the street. They moved to where Mars & Venus is then to 402 E. Main and now to this location. It is kind of cool that we've grown as much as we have and that we are taking care of stuff all over Central Indiana. I bought Mowery 10 years ago." Chip told us.
Local Business Owner is the Epitome of Support Localby dave giltner with photos by lisa blythe
hendrickshome.com 17 Local Business Owner is the Epitome of Support LocalThe PeopleWhile talking about the staff at Mowery, Chip told us, "I want to work with people that I like and respect and who like and respect me. People are going to do a lot better job for you if you do things that way. I can be amazing, but I don't get to talk to everybody. I don't get to go to e v e r y b o d y ' s house to service their furnace or toilet. I have to surround myself w i t h a m a z i n g people... really, really talented people. I'm not afraid to hire people smarter than I am. I hire good people - Someone is a great person, and they want a job here. I've got a great person. I can teach them how to fix a toilet. I can teach them how to fix an air-conditioner... but I cannot teach them how to be a good person. I start with a really quality person and then I teach them. Customers, when they open the front door, in 2 seconds, they've made a decision about you. They're going to invite you into their home. You're going to walk around in their house. It has to be somebody that they feel comfortable with."
Secret to SuccessChip gave the secret recipe for his success. He said that it is good people, fair pricing, doing what you say you'll do and showing up on time dressed and behaving professionally. When we spoke with Chip, we also toured the facility and met the people
that work there. Every person there was in a great mood and genuinely pleasant and friendly. That sort of experience comes from
legitimately liking what you do.
Why Move?Talking more about the
reason behind the m o v e , C h i p explained that one of the reasons they chose to m a k e t h e transition to the new building is to
place everything under one roof.
Before, there were multiple locations for
product and storage but now it is all together.
While the building sat empty, he had considered purchasing the property a number of times; however, Chip said that he did not feel as though the opportunity was right. Around February 2014, he began to consider how to best make the move and negotiations began. A price was agreed upon, closing happened, and then construction began. The building has a new roof, new heating and air-conditioning, new duct work, new insulation, new doors and windows and a number of facade improvements. "This building was an eyesore and sat empty for a long, long time and turned it into a really nice locally-owned business I sit here every day and hear customers say when they walk in the door, 'Thank you guys for what you've done for our town.'" Chip said.
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As you l e a r n e d last month, Brownsburg Life partnered with Hendricks County Home Magazine to celebrate the American Express Small Business Saturday®, held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. On November 29, shoppers made their way to Panoony’s Pizza for breakfast, received free Shop Small tote bags, and passports to punch for visiting and supporting each of the 14 participating Brownsburg businesses.I spoke with a several of the 14 store owners and managers the week following the event, to see how it went. Most stores found steadier-than-normal traffic, particularly on Saturday. Learn some of the wonderful holiday gifts they’re offering this year, and perhaps you’ll find some ideas for your last-minute shopping:
BB Consign and Design (22 N. Green St.): Heidi Jo Maddix was happy to report her busiest day since opening in February. She also noted that 82 percent of shoppers that day were new customers. Her store’s vision is to become a place of exchange for upscale resale and home furnishings. “By shopping small business, it really helps build communities, to include ours! We are excited to be a part of this community and to bring this style of shopping to our town and surrounding communities,” Maddix said. For
last-minute shoppers, she recommends
their glass décor lighted boxes –
a great, under $20 find for
f r i e n d s , te a c h e r s or as a h o s t e s s gift. The store will o f f e r 50% off i t s
h o l i d a y items on
Dec. 26th. Open Wed-
Sat until Dec. 23. (317) 286-
3 0 2 5 . w w w.bbconsignanddesign.
com
Country Harmony (721 N. Green St.): Owner Ryan Denhart was extra busy over the Thanksgiving weekend, and his home and garden store, tucked away in a corner of N. Green Street for more than four decades. Country Harmony offers much more t h a n
Christmas trees, with fresh greenery, pots, wreaths, swags and
ropes, and an entire greenhouse of vibrant and locally-grown poinsettias. On the home side, the store features several rooms with décor and food items, including many in the $15-25 range. The store will also help you with your last-minute holiday shopping, offering suggestions to customize a gift for that special someone or occasion. Denhart noted the store specials change constantly, so check the Facebook page or in-store for the latest deals, or call (317) 852-8661. Holiday hours Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-8, Sun 10-5, Dec. 24 9-4.
Finer Things (1032 E. Main St.): You never know what you’ll find at Finer Things, but it’s sure to be original. Saturday was “crazy busy” for the art gallery,
studio, and gift shop, which
f e a t u r e s paintings, art
p ieces, c lothing, jewelry, furniture,
accessories and other gift items f r o m l o c a l Indiana artisans. S t o r e e m p l o y e e s noted that people who shopped over t h e Thanksgiving
weekend really seemed to enjoy
the Shop Small concept. As for last-
minute gift ideas, nothing in the store is
mass-produced, so shoppers will be sure to find that one gift
that is truly one-of-a-kind. Some of the unique items I noticed included blown
glass ornaments by Hot Blown Glass, hand-crafted jewelry, mittens and hand-knitted wrist wraps, gourmet bottled soft drinks and sauces, and Lola’s homemade Cake in a Jar -- a fresh-baked, ready-to-eat cake inside a gift jar, with delicious flavors such as zesty cranberry and caramel apple pecan spice ($3-6). The store also offers arts and crafts
classes from time to time, and planned to
host a special children’s
holiday
program on Dec. 6.
C h e c k t h e Facebook page for
events and new arrivals. Holiday store hours Mon/Wed/Sat 11-5; Tues/Thurs/Fri 11-7. http://www.finerthingsshop.com/ (317) 858-8558
Frazee Gardens (3480 S. SR 267): In their 7th Christmas at their retail location on South State Rd. 267, Frazee Gardens enjoyed steady traffic on Small Business Saturday. The store is part garden center, part gift shop, with indoor and outdoor décor (including fresh-cut trees and poinsettias), holiday ornaments and gifts, food items, accessories and more. Some of their more popular items this season include bird feeders and supplies, unique scarves, consigned pieces from local artisans, and one of my favorite items on the Shop Small tour – fairy gardens. Frazee offers an extensive selection of collectible pieces (starting at 99 cents) to create your own fairy garden at home. Customers can put them in a variety of containers, from garden carts to buckets or wooden boxes. The store even
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offers workshops for creating your own fairy garden starter kit, and will most likely offer the classes sometime in January. Holiday hours are Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 and 10-3 Dec. 24. www.frazeegardens.com (317) 858-8440.
Michele’s Boutique & Gifts (600 W Northfield Dr., Suite 2060): Now in their 6th year in the Kohl’s shopping complex, Michele’s Boutique features some of the most sought-after brands in women’s gifts and accessories, including Vera Bradley, Brighton, Yankee Candles, Tervis Tumblers and Spartina leather goods. The store will be offering its 12 days of Christmas specials, and even planned to host a special men’s shopping event on December 16 from 4-9, complete with free pizza, personal shopping recommendations, gift wrapping and 20% off all men’s purchases. Michele’s recently opened a second l o c a t i o n i n d ow ntow n Zionsville a n d has
b e e n a B r o w n s b u r g boutique for 14 years. As a special end-of-season offer, all in-stock Vera Bradley luxe throw blankets (regularly $49) will be marked down to $35, and available to Hendricks County Home readers who mention this article. Shop holiday hours 9-9 Mon-Sat, Sun 11-6 and Christmas Eve 9-6. http://www.micheles-boutique.com/; (317) 852-0046.
Team Sports (947 N. Green St.): For
Hendricks County residents who didn’t realize it, Team Sports has a place to go for all school, team sport and business apparel. As far as holiday gifts, the shop can c u s t o m i z e a n y t h i n g f r o m sweatshirts to golf shirts and jackets, u s i n g embroidery, silk-screen or heat press – all at a competitive price and with quick turnaround.
Team Sports has worked with
m a n y Hendricks County
and surrounding schools, including
B r o w n s b u r g , Avon, Pittsboro, B e t h e s d a Christian, Ben Davis, Traders Point and C a r d i n a l Ritter, with many logos ready-to-go. For a unique
gift idea, one e m p l o y e e
recommended c u s t o m i z e d
stadium chairs with your favorite team and
recipient’s name on the back. They also offer winter gear
such as customized scarves, gloves, and hats. Visit their Facebook page for store hours and specials, or call (317) 858-3000.
Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Toy Store (285 W. Main St.): Many Hendricks County residents who don’t visit Brownsburg often don’t realize that the town has a neighborhood toy store, filled with unique items for the boy or girl on your shopping list, from crafts to games and dress-up clothes. Some of the
popular items this year, according to
store owners Wilbur and Becky Tague, include Frozen charms and bracelets, sticky mosaic craft sets, logic games, and many science and education inspired gifts for older kids. The store features a room full of Playmobil and Lego sets (much wider selection than some of the big box stores), as well as toys by Melissa and Doug, Calico Critters and other brands. New arrivals are featured in the front of the store, with new stock daily. H o l i d a y hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat. 9:30-4; Sun 12-4 and Dec. 24, 9-12. h t t p : / / s to re s .lincolnwoodtoys.c o m / ( 3 1 7 ) 852-9805.
Continue to Shop Local – Not just on Small Business Saturday
As you can see, if you’re not frequenting some of your local gift shops and retail stores, you’re missing out on some great finds. Support your local business community this year for last minute holiday gifts, as well as unique items throughout the year.
Susan Young is a Brownsburg homeowner, wife, and mom. When she’s not browsing on Pinterest or playing chief household officer, she helps small businesses outsource their marketing, website management, blogging and social media through her company, AimFire Marketing. She can be reached at (317) 456-2494 or by visiting www.aimfiremarketing.com.
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According to Pat Pollack, Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Hendricks County in Danville, “Since 1997, members of the UU Church along with hundreds of community volunteers have cooked and delivered meals for those in need on Christmas Day. We are the only source of a free, hot meal on the holiday in Hendricks County. In addition to delivering a meal, we also provide children aged newborn to twelve years of age with gifts. Often, these children of little else for Christmas.”
“This tradition was started sixteen years ago and has grown steadily ever since. The original impetus was learning that Meals on Wheels and similar services do not operate on Christmas Day. So, we began filling this need. With donations from many people and local businesses, we’re able to continue to provide this valuable service to the community each year.” Pat said.
Pat said that, “ In 2013, we delivered 480 meals and provided gifts to 118 Children on Christmas Day. We also served dinner to 120 guests and volunteers at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.” When they first started, UUCC members Marcia and Neil Denton headed up the effort where 50 meals were delivered to Avon, Brownsburg and Plainfield and 50 meals were eaten on site for a cost of $211.33.
"It was realized that we were serving families that were unable through financial hardships or circumstances where family members were ill or on an occasion we've had a family that has suffered losses through a fire and other environmental reasons where there
was a need for Christmas presents for the children. It has been a very nice addition, and I think we've felt a real need in the community. It has ranged from just the few we served in the first couple of years to [now serving] 118 children [with gifts.] The toy committee spends a lot of time gathering donations from the community, putting out toy boxes where they can donate, putting it out through the media."
Pat said that there is no filter place on families in need, meaning that UUCC strives to serve all who are in need in Hendricks County. Pat said, "Hendricks County has helped us by now having the 211 database. That's available where it has all the resources for those who are in need for various reasons. They're able to access that and hopefully we are getting through to all of those in the community through our various outreach. The information that filters through the Food Pantry Coalition and through all of the food pantries in Hendricks County - all of the senior citizen groups - mental health facilities and the various miscellaneous agencies like the Children's Bureau, the Division of Family and Social Services for Hendricks County."
If you're interested in helping the CDD and not already a member of the committee, please contact Pat Pollack at [email protected] or (317) 501-8187. New or Clean and Gently Used toys are accepted for newborns to 12 years old. Toy donations may be brought to 95 N. Jefferson Street, Danville, IN 46122, or you may email Faye Ferrell [email protected] or Sherry Zerbe [email protected]. At the time that this article is written, volunteers are still needed for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Tables and trees are decorated and ready to serve guests at the 2013 Christmas Day Dinner. The Christmas Day Dinner is an annual event organized and executed by the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Hendricks County and provides the only hot meal on Christmas Day in the county
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Dyeing Ryan’s Hair
White
Project A.N.G.E.L.’ s Challenge5th Grader Ryan Gorman of Avon is doing something rather remarkable. He is dying his hair white. We asked Ryan and Beth Staton, Ryan’s mother, about why he was doing this. Beth said that Project A.N.G.E.L. had posted a Facebook Challenge to a handful of men to challenge their friends and family to raise $600 and if that goal was met, the group of men would dye their hair white like Santa Clause. The men didn't accept the challenge; however, as Beth was reading the post aloud, her 10-year-old son Ryan accepted. Ryan told his mom, " I could probably raise more money, anyway!"
Proudly, Ryan’s Father Cory Gorman said, “Our kids have had to sacrifice because his mother (Beth) and I have volunteered our family to help whomever needed it, but when they do it on their own, it warms your heart. I don't think he quite understands how much it means to the family's he is helping, but I do and that's why I'm so happy to say "That's my boy!”
For those unfamiliar with Project A.N.G.E.L (Area Neighbors Giving Extra Love), their website, www.hcprojectangel.org says this. “Project A.N.G.E.L. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Hendricks County, Indiana. Project A.N.G.E.L.’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Hendricks County by providing social services to needy Hendricks County families. We seek to involve the entire Hendricks County community in improving their economic position. Project A.N.G.E.L. is staffed with non-paid dedicated individuals and is governed by a non-paid Board of Directors. While Project A.N.G.E.L. recognizes many needs within Hendricks County, it is our focus to serve the low-income residents. Project A.N.G.E.L. strives to offer assistance to the “working poor” and to those individuals who will not qualify for normal tax-supported social services type programs.”
We asked Ryan about what his motivation was to step up and help raise money for Project A.N.G.E.L. He said, "I realized that I would be helping a lot of people [and] I thought it would be fun to die my hair."
Ryan said that he heard about the organization about three or four years ago, but it only took a week for him to move into action after hearing about the challenge. "I told my grandma about it first," he said when we asked him what his first steps were. "My mom told people on Facebook and I told people at school." He added that they also contacted local business. This is corroborated by Old Bob's Josh Williams, who first alerted us that Ryan was raising money.
Ryan said that with the success of this fundraising effort, he would be attempting to raise money again in the future for perhaps another charity. The $600 has already been raised, and Ryan will be dying his hair shortly; however, as of the time that this article is written, there is still time to donate even more. Otherwise, visit the Project A.N.G.E.L. website and click the donate button.
“From Ryan’s GoFundMe page: http://www.gofundme.com/h5w0qg
Ryan Gorman is a 5th-grade student in Mrs. Shepard's class at Avon Intermediate School West. A challenge was presented to the public by Project A.N.G.E.L. to assist them with their Christmas mission of providing new clothes and gifts to children who may not otherwise receive new items at Christmas. The challenge was first presented by the president of Project A.N.G.EL., specifically to 9 male adults in the Hendricks County. These men did not accept the challenge. However, a brave young man, Ryan Gorman, did! Ryan is asking his friends and family to raise $600 by Dec. 13 for Project A.N.G.E.L. When this challenge is met, Ryan will dye his hair WHITE LIKE SANTA!!! Please help Ryan to meet his goal of raising $600 which will provide gifts to children in Hendricks County, IN who will not be able to receive new gifts
without the help of Project A.N.G.E.L.”Ryan Gorman with Project A.N.G.E.L. President, Nikki Ford
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Hendricks County Home Magazine would like to thank our partners for the success of Shop Small Saturday in Brownsburg. Special thanks to Brownsburg Life for putting it all together.
Participants Included:Finer Things, Bone Appetit, salon26, Gizmo’s Galleria, Panoony’s Pizza, Nelson’s Jewelers, BB Consign & Design, Frazee Gardens, Stout’s Footwear, Brownsburg Flower Shop, Country Harmony, Team Sports, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Toy Store.
Thanks to D&E Printing for providing shop passports that were used for a prize drawing. These were picked up at the shops (above) or at Panoony’s Pizza who offered a quick bite and coffee and/or juice to start the day.
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FICTION: Eating absorbs the alcohol and sobers you up
FACT: According to a Brown University article titled, Alcohol & Your Body, “Once swallowed, a drink enters the stomach and small intestine, where small blood vessels carry it to the bloodstream. Approximately 20% of alcohol is absorbed through the stomach, and most of the remaining 80% is absorbed through the small intestine. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver, where enzymes break down the alcohol. In general, the liver can process one ounce of liquor (or one standard drink) in one hour. If you consume more than this, your system becomes saturated, and the additional alcohol will accumulate in the blood and body tissues until it can be metabolized.
Eating after you’ve been drinking does not appear to sober you up; however, consuming a meal prior to consuming alcohol may slow down the intake of alcohol into your bloodstream. A UT San Diego article titled, Eating Before Drinking is Wise, “Drinking on an empty stomach makes you drunk faster.” It is NEVER a good idea to drink on an empty stomach.
FICTION: Beer/Wine do not cause you to get drunk the way spirits do
FACT: Yes – They do. There is an old brain teaser which asks, “Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?” The answer is clear – they weigh the same. A pound is a pound no matter what it is that is being weighed. This is the same premise. A certain amount of alcohol is the equivalent consumed in beer is the same as that same amount of alcohol consumed in whiskey. 12 oz. of beer = 5 oz. of wine = 1.5 oz. of hard liquor (These may vary depending on the alcohol content of each beverage) United for Health’s “Standard Drink Equivalent Chart” demonstrates this point.
FICTION: A nightcap will help you sleep well through the night
FACT: A drink before bed may help you fall asleep but may do nothing to help you feel rested or sleep well. According to a study titled, "Reviewing alcohol’s effects on normal sleep,” by the London Sleep Centre and the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, “A review of all known scientific studies on the impact of drinking on nocturnal sleep has clarified that alcohol shortens the time it takes to fall asleep, increases deep sleep, and reduces REM sleep.” Then, the article states, “At all dosages, alcohol causes a reduction in sleep onset latency, a more consolidated first half sleep, and an increase in sleep disruption in the second half of sleep.” It concludes by saying, “"… Alcohol on the whole is not useful for improving a whole night's sleep. Sleep may be deeper to start with, but then becomes disrupted. Additionally, that deeper sleep will probably promote snoring and poorer breathing. So, one should not expect better sleep with alcohol."
FICTION: It is Okay to Drink until You Pass Out
FACT: While this may appear obvious, the answer is, No. It is NOT Okay to drink until you pass out.
According to the Mayo Clinic, this is one of the symptoms of alcohol poisoning. “Alcohol poisoning is a serious — and sometimes deadly — consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. Drinking too much too quickly can affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex and potentially lead to coma and death… A person with alcohol poisoning needs immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call for emergency medical help right away.”
AlcoholFact & Fiction
This holiday season and in fact, every day, Hendricks County Home Magazine encourages you to make good choices about your health and the safety yourself, your loved ones and the entire community. Drinking responsibly or do not drink at all.
If you are concerned about alcohol or substance abuse, here are some resources here in our community:
Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task ForceWebsite: www.hcsatf.org
Annie StummProject Coordinator
1000 S. Odell St., Brownsburg, IN 46112317-852-2258 ext. 2109
Alcoholics Anonymouswww.indyaa.org
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If you want to learn about life...
Wait TablesBy AJ Schneider
“Can we have some more breadsticks?”
“Of course,” I said. “I’ll be right back.” It was a table of four, and I planned on bringing at least eight breadsticks.
I wasn’t going to play the game. Olive Garden’s breadstick rule was running me ragged. I mean seriously, I was only allowed to bring one breadstick for everyone at the table, plus one extra? That didn’t even make sense – unlimited breadsticks are t h e re a s o n anyone even goes to Olive Garden.
After two weeks on the job, I quit – a little disagreement with the manager.
Over breadsticks.
Never mind the fact that Olive Garden’s owners, Darden Restaurants, have obviously worked out their breadstick policy – weighing the waste versus the customer satisfaction – over many years at much expense. Oh, and, by the way….I was in my early 20s; I wasn’t a manager and it wasn’t my store. I disagreed with the policy and thought it had a detrimental effect on my tips. Who were they to tell me how to service my customers? With all of my worldly experience, I was clearly in the right.
Wrong. Too often, our young people aren’t paying their dues or gaining the experience that will mean the most to their future
careers. Every kid should be a server in a restaurant and have to deal with conflict – with customers, with co-workers and managers. Shovel dirt as a landscaper. Flip burgers in a fast food joint or get knee deep in grease and asphalt. The skills
they’ll learn will be invaluable for the rest of their lives.
You might disagree that a kid bound for college will ever need the skills gleaned from the jobs I just referenced. You’d be wrong. In any combination or permutation of “first jobs,” young people learn:
• Organization• The ability to multi-task• Perseverance• Work ethic• Financial management• Obligation• Values (those of their employer or
development of their own as a result of their experience)
However, most importantly, they’ll learn how to communicate and sharpen their interpersonal skills. The number of young people I’ve interviewed for their first job out of college who clearly don’t have “server”
experience is significant. I can tell right away when an applicant has spent time in the trenches and when they haven’t. And, once they’re hired, I can tell who’s going to pay their dues – learning their new craft, absorbing knowledge from their coworkers and managers, and volunteering for assignments that will boost their upward mobility in the future.
Don’t get me wrong – I’m not suggesting that paying dues and putting in your time simply for the sake of doing it is the best idea. It has to lead somewhere. However, that’s the whole point of the experience we gain in the “first job” category.
If you’ve worked in a restaurant, for example, you have an innate understanding of what
it means to provide customer service. Everything you do, in a very
compressed timeframe, is about ensuring the best experience for
that customer. Moreover, there’s 100 things that could change your plans for servicing that customer in an hour or less. The steak could be undercooked. It could be overcooked. The bar could be slow in setting up drinks. The customer could be cold because a fan is blowing on
their table. The kid might have spilled his juice. Your
customer might have neglected to inform you they were allergic
to an ingredient, which you now realize, is part of the dish you just
served them. Moreover, when all is said and done, the bill could be wrong. Or they
have a coupon. Or they want to split their check into six parts.
Would you hire a young person who learned how to navigate those issues successfully, night after night? I would. Some days I’m convinced that my experience working in restaurants is vastly more applicable to my current position than four years of college and a bunch of “professional” sales and marketing jobs.
Respect is another incredibly important byproduct of “first jobs.” Young people need to understand that the server position, landscaping gig or cashier job may not be the “first job” for their coworkers…it’s “the” job. Not everyone is going to attend college,
earn a degree and move into a “professional” career with a desk and computer in a tidy office. For many, that’s their livelihood. Period. There’s no allowance from mom and dad. There’s no safety net. That’s real life – and there’s nothing wrong with it.
I’ve taught my kids to look their server in the eye, say please and thank you each and every time they come back to the table and to be respectful of what may be that person’s sole income. My 9-year-old daughter thinks she might like to work at McDonald’s when she’s in high school, and I’m encouraging her to do so. Take the time to speak to your kids about this early and often and help them understand why it’s important.
The other day we were grabbing a snack at a local grocery/superstore in Avon and two young workers were mercilessly complaining about their jobs and their plight in life within earshot. I pulled my girls closer and explained that when they become employees – wherever that might be – they should NEVER do that in front of customers. Moreover, if they have a problem with their manager, pull that person aside and have a conversation about their concerns – never in front of their coworkers.
“It’s like breadsticks,” I said. “You can’t just hand out as many as you want. There are rules.”
“That’s dumb,” said the 9-year-old.
“Maybe,” I said. However, when you own the breadstick store, you can make whatever rules you want.”
A.J. Schneider is the executive vice president of Indianapolis-based Wheaton Van Lines (the parent company of Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines and Clark & Reid) one of the largest household goods moving companies in the United States. Schneider brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, sales and customer service to the moving and storage industry to ensure customers get where they’re going. The father of two young girls, he and his wife live in Avon. Schneider can be reached at 317.558.0746 or at: [email protected].
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Winter can be such a colorless time outdoors in Indiana. The smell of fresh cut grass is missing and the brilliance of green vegetation. The colder months are a great time to improve and cultivate your indoor plant environment. Houseplants provide not only the comfort aesthetics that we miss being inside, but add life, color and even oxygen to our indoor environment. Choosing the right plants can be daunting for some and many people who feel they do not have a green thumb don’t give it a chance. There are simple basics to remember when choosing the right plants that are best for you and your home.
Plant SelectionIt is important to remember that our indoor climate is maintained at a comfortable constant for humans. Tropical plants are a very common indoor selection, and environmental conditions need to be evaluated. Plants with lots of foliage produce more oxygen as well. Choose varieties based upon your space options, goals, aesthetics and your effort level in plant maintenance. According to the Texas A&M Master Gardener handbook, “the most important survival factors for indoor plants are light, water, temperature, humidity and ventilation”. Choose plants that fit your existing environment that meets those areas of criteria.
It is also important to inspect plants before you bring them into your home for insects or disease. Look under the leaves and choose plants that appear strong, well potted and have healthy foliage beyond healthy blooms. Read the tags! Most plants you purchase have tags that will explain the environmental conditions they require. It is much easier to purchase a plant that fits your home than to change your home to accommodate the plant.
Indoor EnvironmentMany people rely on natural light to provide all of the light needed for plants. Much of the plant’s nutrients come from the light it receives to provide Be sure that plants are near windows. Plants photosynthesize based on the amount of light they receive. Some varieties require more than others. Choose
windows that provide a southern exposure with more direct light for high light requiring plants and indirect spaces with less sun duration for low light requiring plants.
Improper watering is the biggest cause of indoor plants not thriving. Leaves begin to curl, yellow or break off when water levels are wrong. It is important to act quickly when a plant looks indifferent. Check the soil moisture daily until a comfortable routine is established. Water needs to be at the root zone depth to be beneficial. Be sure the roots are receiving the water and not the foliage or tray below. Establishing a system or plant watering schedule can take some time, but the result is a routine that is easy to follow and plants flourishing over time.
Most plants require a temperature of 60-75 F degrees. Placing plants in areas that fluctuate may cause the plants distress. Keep them away from drafty places such as open doors, appliances, furnaces, and electronics. The outdoor environment provides humidity that indoor spaces don’t end to have naturally. Be sure to provide the right amount of moisture in the air for plants. This can be done with humidifiers or placing plants on gravel trays that you fill with water to add water to the air.
Indoor fertilizers can provide added food to plants that it cannot get otherwise indoors. It is important to read the labels of the plant requirements and also the plant food to make sure you are providing the right food to the right plants. Potting soil for indoors has a slightly different mix. It needs to provide good aeration and the ability to move water to the roots where and when they need them. Many potting soils are artificial and contain fertilizers as well, so read your soil labels. Soil mixtures can be made on your own however be considerate of the plant variety and its particular needs.
Indoor plant care & what works best for your home, family and pets.By April Westcott
Bringing your Green Inside
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Indoor plant care & what works best for your home, family and pets.Indoor containers require many of the same attributes as outdoor containers. Be sure they are large enough for providing room for oil and roots, but more care should be considered to the headroom and accessibility for hand-watering as well as the system for bottom drainage. Clay pots absorb and lose moisture that is why you see roots bundled up on the edges of clay pots. They do provide good aeration and are a healthy indoor plant choice. Containers without holes are not good for flowering plants due to poor drainage.
Four-legged Friends and PlantsIt is important to consider the
residents of a home when choosing plants as well;
especially pets whose behaviors can be less predictable. According to the Mother Nature Network, some of the m o s t p o p u l a r houseplants known to improve air quality
and remove indoor toxins could be
poisonous if ingested. More than 700 plants have
been identified to cause harmful effects in animals
causing reactions such as nausea, rashes, and potentially death. Different
animals may have differing effects to certain plants as well.
There are many common plants however that will not harm pets. The California Poison Control System recommends several of the following plants that are good choices around cats and dogs: African violet, Bamboo, Boston Fern, Fuchsia, Gardenia, Prayer Plant, Spider Plant, and Yucca.
As a general rule, there are things you can do to prevent pets from harming themselves or the plants. Put plants in hard-to-reach areas. You know your animal and its capability. Put the plant in a non-desirable location away from accessibility. Use materials such as plastic or aluminum foil under plants that provide an uncomfortable step for your pet. Believe it or not, bribery works. A distracted
and content animal will ignore a houseplant. If you give your pet positive love and attention and other means of play such as cat toys, treats, dog bones and play spaces of its own, it will leave your plants alone.
Though they have a bad reputation, the poinsettia is only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. The milky sap in the pedals contains chemicals that may cause vomiting, drooling or redness, swelling and itchiness on the skin. While Poinsettias are commonly stereotyped at the poisonous plant to animals, they rarely are, and if symptoms occur, they don’t require medical treatment unless severe. According to the Pet Poison Hotline, far more worrisome are holiday bouquets containing lilies, holly or mistletoe. Other holiday plants such as berries, Christmas Holly, mistletoe, and rosemary can also be toxic to dogs and cats.
Bringing the Outdoor Plants INThe acclimation of an outdoor plant to the indoor environment is the greatest obstacle to overcome when bringing plants in for the winter. Be sure to prepare the correct space for the plants with ample light and room. Before moving it, reduce the amount of water you give the plant and avoid watering it on rainy days to prepare it for the transition. Acclimate it to shady areas outdoors more often as well. The less shock you put on the plants system, the better chance of its survival. Follow the steps above under indoor environment to give its best chance of success.
The enjoyment of plants indoors can be a great way to forget about the snow and bring life and increased health benefits into your home. Happy Holidays and enjoy the green in your holiday season!
April Westcott, ASLA, is an Avon mother of two and a landscape architect working as the Manager of Design and Specifications at Irrigation Design Source in Fishers. She's a Member-At-Large and National Public Relations Rep for the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects where she also serves as the Continuing Education Chair. Question for April? Send them to us at [email protected].
Bringing your Green InsidePhotos By Lisa Blythe
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Winter. The season of squeal inducing delight as kids build snowmen and forts, and fresh baked goodies fill the air with calorie-free treats (a girl can dream). With all the fun and festivities it is easy to overlook home care. With the New Year fast approaching my family scurried around the exterior of our home wrangling leaves, cleaning gutters, walking the roof, changing furnace filters, cleaning out the dryer vent line, and checking pipes – all basic home owner items that need to be addressed.
Now that those tasks are complete I get to create a list of projects to do for the New Year (oh how I love a list – the thrill of marking off an item as ‘complete’ makes me giddy!) This particular l i s t i s h o m e improvement focused. My list is categorized by cost. For instance: Cleaning out closets is free. Each closet gets noted (more check marks!) In December, for instance, I tackle the pantry and bring excess goods to a food bank. Each closet cleanse is followed by a trip to an organization that can put the items to good use. This goes on through our entire home. Hubs recently lost a bunch of weight (yeah Hubs!), and we tackled his closet with fervor; discards were bagged and donated and it is wonderful to SEE what is actually there.
One down, five more to go.
Our first project to tackle with an expense: our mishmash room aka laundry/craft room. We need space for homework and artwork. This room had so many crafty components in there…so many grand ideas (Ahhh Pintrest…I love you but enough already!) I could not see straight and it made me cringe to go in there. Step 1: I gave a desk to a friend and craft goods purchased with grand ideas (coupled with little skill – not a good mix) to another, while still more is being given to a local daycare. In all cases, I had just to let it go – and this was the hardest part of it all. I had to acknowledge I would not have time, or develop an amazing skill overnight,
to utilize these things.
We are into week three of our redo, and our initial stages are complete: Remove wallpaper, tedious – but free. Add to that trim removal, wall repair (not created by us, I assure you), and floor removal (did y o u k n o w
there was once orange and yellow
laminate? Neither did I and it is no
wonder the previous owners put
something less hideous right over it.) New flooring has been chosen, and a new paint color as well. A new washer and dryer are on the way thanks to ridiculous holiday sale pricing. Built-ins will come as Hubs’ schedule allows. The point is, at the end of the day, it will
be a space that can be utilized by us for where we
are now without being too unique to make a home buyer
down the road run away laughing.
What I hope to help others understand is that maintaining your home is important.
Just as you take care of yourself, you should take care of your home. If a new outfit makes
you look and feel good, imagine what a slight update to your home will do
to help your home look and feel good, too.
Claire-Anne Aikman is an Award Winning, Top
Producing, Associate Broker/Realtor ensuring her clients receive the service they deserve in achieving their home goals.
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Complementary ColorsAs I begin working with the backdrop, I start looking for the color palette I want to build on top of that backdrop. This is typically dictated by the client: their likes, dislikes, existing color trends in the home, etc.
In the master bathroom to the right, we began with a palette of warm grays. The homeowner, was a twenty-something living in her very first home. As such, she wanted something that fit her personality, but reflected her new, adult home.
The solution? A color best described as from the adult pink family. In this case, a warm coral.
Now, I know what you're thinking. Adult pink? Warm coral? What is this guy talking about??
When I talk about an adult pink, I'm referring to more salmon or fuschia (depending on your intensity preference) and less bubble gum. Think 20 to 35 year old woman versus 3 to 10 year old girl.
Warm vs. CoolMy personal design philosophy includes the concept that any color in the spectrum can be warm or cool. For example, take a look at the two coral colors below. On the left, Sherwin-Williams Sockeye (used in the bathroom above), and on the right is
Sherwin-Williams SW6619 Sockeye
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Sherwin-Williams Animated Coral.
I consider Animated Coral to be a cool coral, while Sockeye is a warm coral. Why is this important? Because, in addition to assembling a color palette that is complementary, you must select a palette composed of colors with the same undertones. If you've ever tr ied to assemble an outfit or a room using a classic color palette (i.e. gray and purple or blue and green), and it just didn't look right; you've probably combined two colors from different hues.
A warm gray will look "off" when paired with a cool purple, just like a warm green will look "off" when paired with a cool blue. This is where common color mistakes occur.
The difference occurs in the undertones, the individual hues of the colors assembled to create the final color. So, a warm coral may have a warm red, a warm cream and even a touch of warm gray in its composition.
So, in the bathroom example - we paired Sockeye, a warm coral, with our warm gray to create a beautifully cohesive palette.
It's worth mentioning that the complementary color doesn't have to be introduced in the form of an accent wall, it just happened to work well that way in this master bathroom due to the architectural elements of the new closet we added. The same affect can be achieved with accessories, accent pillows or a combination of all of the above.
Building DesignYou've set a backdrop and you've paired it with a complementary color. Now what?
The fun part, that's what!
Now we begin to layer in additional elements, while maintaining the integrity of the original backdrops we've created. For example, the flooring in the bathroom contains warm tones. If we installed a floor with cool tones, we'd upset the balance we discussed earlier. Additionally, plumbing fixtures are in brushed nickel, which is warmer than chrome. The teak bench is not
only a great mobile seating solution for a smaller shower, but it's natural finish shares those warmer tones. As it ages, untreated, it dons a beautiful gray finish to the wood.
Finally, accessories like the towels, hooks and rugs above are added to tie everything together. Notice that the reason this works well is because the final accents only briefly refer back to the initial palette. If we had, for example, used solid coral-colored towels - it would've been too much. These towels feature a thin stripe along the bottom edge to softly tie the palette together. The trick is to have a soft hand when layering patterns, color and texture. Editing is your friend.
Now you, too, can assemble a room that will appeal to your style more easily and have fun doing it! I hope that this helps you better see how those rooms you're bookmarking and pinning are put together so flawlessly.
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Come and see the 30’ Christmas Tree with synchronized
snowflakes, lights and music!
Winterland Walk/Run December 6th—5 PM $5 Per Participant
visit park website for more info
Each Wednesday Canned Food Drive
Donate a bag of canned goods for $3 admission
Ellis Park — Danville, Indiana November 28th—December 30th
(Closed Christmas)
Hours: Sun-Thurs 6-9pm Fri-Sat 6-10pm Santa is available for pictures Friday, Saturday and Sunday
$3 off Gate Admission
Good for one car during 2014 season
Cannot be combined with other offers
Admission $8 without coupon
www.danvillechamber.org www.danvilleindiana.org/parks
Presented by Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce
Danville Parks and Recreation Department
