Hendricks County Home Magazine, Volume 1 Issue 9

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 9

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Giving Feeds the Soul...pg 29

Katie's Hear to Help Foundation...pg 17

HENDRICKS COUNTY'S HELPING HANDS

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Hendricks County Home Magazine Offers New Way for Employers to Reach Candidates

The Real Food Shoppe pg 8

Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County pg 18

Susie's Place pg 19

A Call to Homeowners!

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Wiping Egg Off of Our Face Try as we might, sometimes there are some gaffes, errors and hiccups. We are obviously no different. The solution is to acknowledge them, correct them whenever possible and Parenting – Fathers, Dads and then attempt to improve performance Grandfathers – If you like to write, have continuously. This is our approach. parenting advice or insights to share with the world, then we would like to If you should find any such error or blunder, then please let us know at: editor@ hear from you. hendrickshome.com.

Pets – Veterinary professionals, pet lovers, animal advocates – We would like to hear from you as well.

Editor/Publisher Home Improvement - Seeking Hendricks County carpenters, do-it-yourselfers and those that are handy or skilled in home improvement – We would like to hear from you.

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Local Business Updates Taking a giant leap forward, Hendricks County’s own Comic Store’The Android’s Dungeon now offers new and more convenient hours for customers. "I quit my job," Jonathan Sullivan told us, grinning from ear to ear. "We've gone from 30 hours posted a week to at least 70. It is a big jump." He told us that he would be at his other job wondering if people were stopping by the store, and he wasn't there to help them. A better approach to customer service, the store will be offering great options like midnight releases and book signings, remote podcasting and Free Comic Book Days – you’ll want to check out their Facebook page: www.facebook. com/adcomicstore. For more on our coverage from Android’s Dungeon, see our previous issue: http://www. h e n d r i c k s h o m e. c o m / the-androids-dungeon/

Hendricks County Home Editor in Chief Dave Giltner

Creative Director J.D. Nesbitt Contributing Writers

Dr. William Eiler

Lynn Clinton

Alicia Chrapek

Susan Young

April Westcott

Dr. Michele O'Mara

A.J. Schneider

Chrissy Larkin Contributing Photographers Lisa Blythe

Eric Thomas

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Arcane Coffee is now open for business in Downtown Danville. You may recall the micro-roaster from our previous issue http://www.hendrickshome.com/arcanecoffee-co/. Doors will be opening at 138 W. Marion Street, Danville. We encourage everyone who enjoys a great cup of coffee to check out the new location!

Court House Grounds, Danville This great business on the square in Danville will be celebrating its 15th annual Thanksgiving this year with what can only be described as an amazing menu, which includes: • Shrimp and Grapefruit Cocktail • Wild Mushroom Soup • Frisee, Pear and Prosciutto Salad • Rock Cornish Game Hen (with sage dressing) • Baked Virginia Ham • Roast Duck (in orange sauce) • Roasted Turkey (with lemon herb garlic gravy) • Mashed Potatoes with Rutabagas and Sautéed Leeks • Cranberry Chutney • Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese • Pumpkin Pie • Pumpkin Cheese Cake • Carrot Cake That is a mouth full!

See our previous story: http://www. h e n d r i c k s h o m e . c o m / court-house-grounds-messers-bill-franklintracy-jones/

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Some shy kids may only have one or two close friends. Without those friends, say due to illness, and the shy child is suddenly left alone to fend for themselves for the entire school day.

it out to all elementary school principals and guidance counselors, asking them if they'd like something like it. Maple Elementary contacted me directly to find out if they use this idea and if I could help."

This concept is a fantastic way for children (new, shy or otherwise) to always have a friend or classmate to play with. Better yet, it's a great way to help teach schoolchildren about citizenship among their classmates.

Schools could create student ambassadors "It is this idea that started in Germany for that are specifically assigned to keeping an elementary schools. The whole idea behind it is that if someone does not have a friend to play with or if their friend is sick, then

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eing the new kid in school is never fun. Making friends isn’t always easy and that can sometimes make time on the playground some of the worst time of the day. Worse yet, being a shy kid – even one that isn’t new, can also make play time awkward.

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Left: The buddy bench before completion.

Center: Keaton Bailey and his sister, Raenah, work on the bench together.

"I thought it was a good thing. Kids should always have someone to play with. They should always have a friend. This is an excellent way for a shy kid to develop friendships," says Keaton.

Below: The buddy bench completed. Fellow student, Sailor Westcott is on the left while Keaton Bailey is on the right.

they sit on the bench.

One of the other kids see them and then invite them to play so that they are not alone." Keaton Bailey, student at Avon Schools told us.

"I thought it was a good thing. Kids should always have someone to play with. They should always have a friend. This is an excellent way for a shy kid to develop more friendships. As I look at my school, some of the shy kids do not sit with anyone at lunch.

They do not really have friends. I thought it might stem back from when they were little.

I thought if they were not outgoing, it would be a good way for them to be themselves and still make a friend." Keaton said.

Keaton told us, "It started off with me hearing about it at church. Then I thought, 'What a great idea!' Then, I emailed one of my assistant principals, Ms. Rodkey. I thought she'd be the best person to take it to. We corresponded a little bit and then she emailed the superintendent [Ms. Hoernemann]. Then [Ms. Hoernemann] sent

student needing a friend for the period. Over time it may even help shy kids open up more and allow for ease in making new friends. In addition, student ambassadors learn valuable lessons they can carry with them throughout their life.

eye on the buddy benches.

This would allow the needs of a

student to be quickly and seamlessly addressed without too much attention even being drawn to the

If you're school, or a school you know, is interested in more information about the buddy bench program, please contact us at editor@ hendrickshome. com to be

connected with the right people to help get a program started in your area.

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That actually tastes good!

Time Prep: 15 mins Cooking: 45 minutes Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F) 2. Fry up 1 lb. bacon. Let cool and chop coarsely.

3. In the mixing bowl, 3 tablespoons of bacon grease, lemon juice spices, garlic, mustard, yogurt, sugar, parsley. Mix completely.

4. Add in green beans to mixture.

5. Place green beans and the mixture in the baking pan.

6. In dry mixing bowl, add in all remaining ingredients and mix completely 7. Place dry mixture over green beans in baking pan.

8. Cover and place in oven for 1 hour 9. Remove covering and place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes to brown 10. Remove from oven and serve warm

Tools Baking Dish 2 Mixing Bowls – 1 dry, 1 wet Aluminum Foil or lid Sharp knife Cutting board Mixing spoon Ingredients 1 lb whole, fresh green beans with ends cut and any stems removed 1 tablespoon basil 1 clove fresh garlic 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best) 1 tablespoon plain old everyday yellow mustard – we like Plochman’s™ ½ cup finely chopped parsley ½ cup parmesan cheese 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Gouda 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary 1 cup plain yogurt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 diced tomato 2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 cup instant mashed potatoes 1 cup slivered almonds 1 lb bacon, fried crispy and chopped 3 tablespoon bacon grease

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Tools Sharp Knife Cutting board Cork-screw Pitcher or Punchbowl Food processor

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Sangria

Ingredients Fruit: 2 ½ cups cranberries

1 large Granny Smith Apple

1 Large Red Delicious Apple

1 Large Pear (of choice)

Zest of ½ orange Juice:

4 cups apple juice

½ cup orange juice (pulp-free) Spices:

1 cinnamon stick

1/8 teaspoon ground clove

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Spirits:

2 bottles Riesling of choice

½ cup Grand Marnier

½ cup Wild Turkey

½ cup light rum

Time Prep: About 15 mins Chilling time ads another 1 hour or so.

Directions 1. Peel and remove the core of the apples and pear and then coarsely chop 2. In the food processor add: apples, pear, cranberries and all the spices and 1 cup of the apple juice. Then cover and pulse for about 5 seconds. The consistency should be coarse.

3. In the punch bowl, add wine, spirits, remaining fruit juices, orange zest and fruit from the food processor, 4. Mix well, cover and place in the refrigerator for about an hour until served.

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The Real Food Shoppe

Locally Owned and Nutritious Natural Foods Written by Dave Giltner

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or anyone who just joined us from 1987, it turns out that a lot of the foods that we buy in the supermarket are filled with stuff that is just not good for us but is actually quite harmful. In poker, players often have some behavior called a “tell” that gives away their hand and gives their opponent an advantage. (We’ll get back to that in just a second.) The grocery stores are filled with isle after isle of products that hype themselves as being healthy. The brightly colored packaging is covered in banners and buzzwords promoting low-fat, low-sugar, high-protein and the industry favorite deliciously insidious labeling, Natural Flavors.

and information are for consumers who are bombarded by mixed messages. In an the face of an epidemic of obesity and what are referred to as “lifestyle” related illnesses such as diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases, many critics urge better, clearer labels as well as more controversial steps like labeling GMO’s, pesticide exposure, trace chemical levels and ending the use of known health threats like trans fats altogether.

Is the food industry’s packaging and obfuscation a deliberate attempt to ignore public health concerns at the benefit of profits? John Oliver of Last Week Tonight, an HBO program discusses food labeling, specifically of added sugars in a 11 ½ minute long segment where he demands that the industry label added sugars in Circus Peanuts so that consumers might better understand what they are purchasing. There is quite a bit of debate on that issue but perhaps the tell in this case is how much money is being used to thwart stronger labeling rules. According to California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, in 2011-2012, companies spent $15,743,800 or more to defeat a single initiative which might label GMO foods. These companies include: Cargill (manufacturer of Crisco™), PepsiCo Kraft Food Group Coca-Cola North America Post Foods, Unilever (makers of Klondike™, Ben&Jerry’s™, Breyer’s™, Helman’s™ and others), Ocean Spray Cranberris, Inc., Nestle USA, Inc. And Affiliated Entities, Campbell Soup Company, Monsanto (makers of Betty Crocker™, Capri Sun™, Duncan Hines™, General Mills™, Green Giant™, Healthy Choice™, Hormel™, Jiffy™, Kook-Aid™, Ragu™, Pillsbury™, Nabisco™, Stouffers™ and others) and many more.

Point of Interest here: “All Natural.” According to FDA, “From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.” In their article, Surprising “All Natural” Foods that Might Be Fakes, The Weather Chanel (an equally surprising source) calls out these products: Dannon™ Yogurt for having High Fructose Corn Syrup, Snapple™ for having the artificial sweetener aspartame and Health Choice™ for refined flour.

In a 2011 article titled, “Nutrition Labels – US vs. Europe. Who’s Better?” from popular food analysis app and blog, Fooducate.com, blogger Carol Harvey of Palate Works writes, “Yes, US nutrition labels have their shortcomings, despite 20+ years of evolution, and enforcement can be weak at best, but compared to the European versions (and most of the rest of the world’s) we kick asparagus.” Perhaps that is true but According to LiveScience.com’s 2010 article, “FDA Working to Replace Misleading Food Labels” by Andrea Thompson, she discusses how confusing and misdirecting the labels \ "I was the first guy in Central Indiana [raising]

drug-free chickens." Bob Ridenour, owner of The Real Food Shoppe, told us during his recent open house. After the chicken business had suffered some zoning restriction issues, Bob opened up his store in Avon. Then, it was called, New Life Natural Foods. After several years and analyzing the options, including taxes and rent, he decided that Plainfield was the best option for his business and moved to the current location and renamed it, The Real Food Shoppe.

Bob told us about some of the principles his business stands for. "I'm a certified nutritionist. I'm a certified square foot garden technician. That is kind of what I do - I am all about real food, local, drug-free, grass-fed... paleo."

The store is bright, beautiful and manicured and packed with great products. Now offering bulk bagged foods, the store has an excellent selection of bulk food items to choose from including sprouted flours and

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grains and nuts. Meats, fish and poultry, are naturally fed and available at the store or online. Honey products from My Hunny’s Honey, real maple syrup, raw cheeses, real butter, coconut products, nutritional yeast, jarred products, dried foods, seafood and much, much more.

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Not your typical small grocer, The Real Food Shoppe offers an avenue for learning. Bob said, "We offer many classes here. We start our classes in January and run them through mid to late May." According to the website, classes include: • Fermentation - Fermented foods are foods that have gone through the fermentation process.

• Square Foot Gardening uses 80% LESS space than row gardening, yet produces the same yield and virtually eliminates weeding.

• Dirt-less gardening – This class will help you lay the perfect foundation for a bountiful garden.

• Beekeeping - with Larry Kemerly (Indiana Bee Keeper) • Cholesterol - the good, the bad, and the ugly • Thyroid Health - taught by guest speaker Annette Oechsle • Eat Fat, Lose Fat • Nourishing Transitions need help making the transition to traditional food? We can show you how, and you don't have to change your menu drastically.

• Back to Basics • Supplements 101 - a brief history of supplements, how they work, how to read labels, stop wasting your money, and how you get the nutrients you need from your food.

Surviving off of food from the woods

You can find The Real Food Shoppe at: 208 E. Main Street, Plainfield. You can call them at (317) 203-4097 or email them at: info@ backintimenaturalfoods.com. Visit their website at: www.backintimenaturalfoods. com

Bed & Breakfast

Marmalade Sky

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As you approach the building, you start along a colorful brick path lined with beautifully landscaped beds.

Well-decorated rooms offer a warm and inviting place for guests to rest their heads at night.

A fireplace will keep you warm while you enjoy a good book.

Walking up the stairs in the home will take you back in time.

Built-ins unlike anything in modern homes are filled with striking pieces for feeding guests homecooked meals.

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Harvest-Themed Décor for your Thanksgiving Gathering

By Susan Young

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re you hosting a Thanksgiving or holiday get-together at your home this year? If so, you may be focused on getting together the ingredients for a perfectly cooked turkey with delicious sides and desserts.

However, don’t neglect your Thanksgiving table theme and décor, as they can welcome and wow your guests as much as the sight, smell and taste of your holiday dishes.

leaves, twigs, acorns and wheat stalks (artificial are okay) and some hot glue to create the perfect DIY arrangement in minutes.

Harvest on the Hearth: The fireplace mantel is the perfect place to add s o m e

lit with cinnamon apple-scented candles or even mini pumpkins. Alternatively, fill a hurricane glass with gourds, acorns, leaves or pinecones, and top with a candle.

Even a few tree branches clipped from your yard, or some artificial branches with colorful leaves tucked into a vase, will add color without much costs. I also love this year’s trend of using inspiring words to decorate. Frame a harvest message such as “Harvest Blessings” “Be Grateful” or “Thankful Hearts” using printed card stock, or simply paint or draw onto a board, painted block of wood or even a pumpkin for a rustic look.

With a little help from Pinterest, I’ve put to g e t h e r some budget-friendly ideas on how to dress up your tablescape and holiday décor for your Thanksgiving feast: Welcome them from the outside in: Don’t neglect your yard, porch or front door. Line your porch, garden or walkway with hollowed-out pumpkins filled with fall chrysanthemums that you can pick up at your local farm stand or garden center. Place a few pumpkins covered in sparkle (spray adhesive and glitter from a craft store) in fall colors to add some modern glam and shine to your front porch. Moreover, don’t forget a wreath for your front door. Use colorful or natural materials such as bittersweet, pine cones,

color and interest for the fall holiday season. Try making a falling leaves garland out of artificial leaves painted with glue and sprinkled with glitter, attached at varying heights with ribbon. Add interest with a trio of candlesticks in varying heights,

add chilled beverages, and enjoy. You could also use gold-sprayed leaves, berry branches, pumpkins and pine cones with gold votive candle-holders to make a sophisticated display (source: w w w. apumpkinandaprincess.com). Wrap burlap ribbon or artificial leaves with string around candles and group together on a tray to make a simple yet elegant centerpiece (source: www.thatswhatchesaid.com). Use pinecones, gold-penned leaves or simple tags tied to gourds for place settings. Print a menu of the feast you’re serving and display it in a frame on the table or near the kitchen to make your guests feel special.

After your Thanksgiving decorations are complete, you can relax and let your guests enjoy the ambiance that you’ve created Trim the Table: The Thanksgiving table (while enjoying your feast, of course). Happy is where the magic will happen, so Thanksgiving! decorate it accordingly. First, start with a table runner in a solid color. You could even Susan Young is a Brownsburg homeowner, stencil a quick burlap table runner with a wife, and mom. When she’s not browsing on message like “Give Thanks” with fabric paint Pinterest or playing chief household officer, she and set it with an iron when it dries (Source: helps small businesses outsource their ispydiy.com). A carved-out pumpkin makes marketing, website management, blogging the perfect vessel for a fresh-cut flower and social media through her company, arrangement in harvest colors (just add AimFire Marketing. She can be reached at (317) water as you would a normal vase). It also 456-2494 or by visiting www.aimfiremarketing. makes a great cooler: fill a pumpkin with ice, com.

5 STEPS TO SPEND $50 OR LESS PER MONTH... $$$$ EXPERT ADVICE TO SAVE BIG MONEY!

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By Chrissy Larkin

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FOR A FAMILY OF FIVE! Urg! I am in the grocery store and I get behind “that lady” that is taking forever. I try to be patient, but I have just used my last bit of patience on my screaming two-year-old. I think to myself “this lady is taking far too long, what is she doing?” Then I realize she is a Coupon Shopper. The Couponer tells me she is sorry for taking so long but explains that everything in her cart is FREE after a coupon (and her cart is overflowing). Now my mood changes from frustration to curiosity. How did she do that?

internet for a coupon. There are things called Coupon Databases (Type “Coupon Database” in google). Search for the product you use and the database will show you all available coupons for that product. The coupon can be from the inserts we get in the newspapers, a mailer that has been sent out, or an internet printed coupon.

That is where I come in. My name is Chrissy Larkin. I am a coupon shopper. For a family of 5, I spend between $30-$50 a month. That is everything my family needs (groceries, toiletries, cleaning supplies, back to school supplies, back to school clothes, and much more). I use coupons on everything I buy from groceries to clothing items. A little over three years ago, I started teaching Coupon Classes to teach others how to save their families money.

No Time People will tell me “I don’t have time to use coupons!” Make the time. Yes, using coupons takes a little extra time. If you could cut your grocery budget in HALF within 6 months, why wouldn’t you find the time to cut some coupons? (The average family of 4 spends over $800 a month on food. What would you do with an extra $400 a month?) You’re watching television then sounds like you can cut coupons too.

Write and Ask I hear people say all the time “I don’t see coupons for the items I buy.” One thing I tell people is to write the companies. Send them an email or Facebook message and ASK them for coupons. (All manufacturers have websites and Facebook pages). Check the

Brand Don’t be brand sensitive. We all like Crest toothpaste but in the couponing world you can get Colgate toothpaste free all the time.

Use the products that you can get for free.

Because you have switched toothpaste now, you have cut $3-$5 out of your monthly

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budget.

Not Just Coupons Buy used and save the difference. Checkout your local Goodwill store, local garage sales or garage sale sites on Facebook. I recently bought 6 Justice Outfits for my daughter for $12. I could not buy 1 complete outfit at Justice for $12 let alone six.

Stay Up to Date Make sure your information is correct on all of your store rewards cards. Go to the store website and register your cards. Did you know that Kroger mails out Customer Appreciation coupons for FREE items?

Kroger also does a Freebie Friday Coupon that you can load to your Kroger card and get an absolutely FREE product every week.

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: clarkin9893@aol.com. Or find Coupon Class

by Chrissy on Facebook.

IS CHRISSY LARKIN'S ARTICLE. SHE'S NEW AROUND HERE. IN FACT, THIS IS HER FIRST ARTICLE FOR US. IF YOU'RE BUSINESS IS LOOKING FOR A NEW WAY TO REACH CUSTOMERS, THIS WOULD BE A GREAT PLACE TO BE NEW, LIKE IT WAS FOR CHRISSY. CONTACT US TODAY TO PLACE AN AD AND REACH NEW CUSTOMERS.

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Chess Night

Mosaics for Tots

Winterland Light Show

For kids and adults! No registration is required, just stop by from 6:00 to 7:30 PM ready to play. Snacks provided.

Have fun making a project in this process-oriented tactile program with colorful paper squares and sticky contact paper.

Drive through holiday light show featuring hundreds of displays, music and visits with Santa.

Tuesday, November 25

Tuesday, November 25

Where: Avon Library When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Who: All ages How: Just show up Cost: Free

Where: Ellis Park Danville When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Closed 12/25 Who: All ages How: Just show up Cost: $8/car

Where: Plainfield Library When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Who: Children How: Just show up Cost: Free

For more information visit Christmas at the Orchard Saturday, November 29

Family activities, pictures with Santa, Holiday Shopping, Food Trucks Where: Beasley's Orchard When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Who: All ages How: Just show up Cost: Varies

Friday, 11/28 through Tuesday, 12/30

hendricks.macaronikid.com Cookies and Cocoa on the Ranch Saturday, December 6

Photos with Santa by the fire, holiday snacks, story time with Santa, Mrs. Claus or an Elf! Where: Nature Valley Ranch When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and at 1:30pm Who: All ages How: Just show up Cost: $5/person

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 6

Breakfast including pancakes, sausage biscuits and gravy and pictures with Santa. Children may also make Christmas wishes.

Where: Bundy Lodge in Arbuckle Park When: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Who: All ages How: Just show up Cost: $6/adult, Children 6 and under: Free

Recent Tuscon transplant and mother of two girls. Meghan’s family chose Hendricks County partially due to the wide variety of family events offered. She turned her interest in family events into a job, becoming a Publisher Mom and running Macaroni Kid Hendricks.

Meghan and her family have been in the Indy area for a couple of years now. When they moved, she had a hard time finding what to do for families and remembered Macaroni Kid because she was a subscriber in Tucson. So, she started one for Hendricks County. Meghan and her husband's daughters are ages 2 and 4.

You will hear her fondly call them Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their communities each week. Check out Macaroni Kid's list of communities and sign up to receive your free weekly newsletter.

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I Need to Hear It Telling your Loved Ones How You Feel

Dr. Michele O'Mara

It was the last session of my day. I had seen this couple many times before. They are interesting people with unique and independent personalities; both are quite smart, well educated, and equally very likable. They are funny too.

He likes to be right. He is usually clear about his frustrations and what he would like to see different in their home, and in their relationship. I could always tell from his curiosity about how she feels, his laughter at her jokes, and his soft eyes when he looks at her that he also admires her. As you’ll see though, I don’t think she could always tell.

She wants to get things right, to make him happy. It has always been obvious to me that they feel great love and friendship for each other, too, but it was never evident through his words. His words were used to process what wasn’t working, and what needed more attention.

Until this session, that is.

She started with, “I worry that my anxiety is hard on you and the kids.” With genuine concern, she continued, “I know you don’t like that part of me, and I wish I could compartmentalize it, so it doesn’t affect you.”

He listened to her with his usual soft eyes and an open heart as she struggled to share her feelings. When she finished, he repeated what she said so he could be sure he understood her. As he did so, his eyes began to water.

While visibly working to hold back tears, he said, “Yes, anxiety is a part of what you bring to our family, just as you bring love, thoughtfulness, humor, helpfulness and much more.” Then the first teardrop found it’s way out of the corner of his right eye, and he continued, “I can not wish for some parts of you and reject the others; you are all of it, it is what makes you you, and I love you.”

He was done talking. I could tell he felt like he had said more than he was accustomed to sharing already. So I did what any good therapist does, and asked him to share more.

When I invited him to explain what he felt as he told her that, he gave up the battle to hold back his tears (and no, this is NOT the goal of therapy – to make people cry – so stay with me here as the magic unfolds). He said, “It makes me sad to think that you feel alone with your anxiety. That you believe, I may not love part of you because of that.” Then he went on to say, “I am here for you. I love you.

All of you.”

Who doesn’t want to hear that? Let me say it again because if you love someone, this is exactly what they want to hear (as long as you mean it, of course).

I AM HERE FOR YOU. I LOVE YOU. ALL OF YOU.

love for him. However, her response surprised me. She seemed skeptical; untrusting of his words. So I asked her to share with him what she felt as she listened to him. “Embarrassed, really,” she said. “You don’t talk to me like that, and I don’t know what to do with those words.” She continued, saying, “I feel embarrassed…maybe vulnerable is the word, because this is not how you talk. It feels unfamiliar, foreign.”

Then she said to him, “And, it surprises me that you feel that way, I had no idea.”

He was noticeably sad at the thought that his wife did not realize how much he loves her.

He said, “I thought my actions let you know how I feel, I didn’t realize you needed words.”

Then without prompting, he continued with, “I think about how grateful I am for you, how much I love you, and how important you are to me all the time.” Moreover, “I just don’t think to say it to you.”

Turning to her, I anticipated that she might She said, “I need to hear it.” reciprocate with her own endorsement of Words are important, and to gain credibility

with them you must use them regularly enough that they are not unfamiliar to your loved one. Words are not the only way to show your love. For some people though, it’s just what they need. Lucky for her, he seems to get that now.

As the session closed, he turned to her and said, “I understand now that you need to hear it, and I want to give you that.”

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 nontraditional 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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Roar Like a Mom

Lynn Clinton mask is to protect them from you.”

Katy Perry says that you’re going to hear her roar and Helen Reddy said she was woman, hear her roar. However, neither of those women have it right. It’s not that women don’t roar, as anyone married to them can attest; it’s that their roar has nothing on the roar of a mother.

would cough heavily and then pull the masks down and talk. Later, we were in the breathing lab with the girls, and they pulled their masks off completely. I watched them get closer to Will, coughing and touching things and finally, I asked the woman helping us if kids given masks were allowed to take them off. Presumably, they were wearing Today, I was at Riley Children’s Hospital with them for a reason. That woman looked at my asthmatic son. We sat in the waiting me like I was the foulest person on Earth, and room as two teen girls wearing facemasks said “You can’t catch what they have. The

Despite the fact that I feel deeply saddened by whatever plight that family faces, I didn’t feel sorry for my comment at all. I have always had an assertive personality (anyone who knows me personally is now thinking “that’s one way to put it”). That being said; I was a pussy cat in my pre-children life. Now, I have two little boys to protect, and I could take down lions, tigers and bears. Oh my.

Lynn Clinton is an Avon woman who traded her career and stilettos for children and sneakers.

We mothers run in a special pack. One that She almost never looks back. Would you like to acknowledges the simple fact that nothing read more? Lynn also writes over on her own will stand between us and our children’s blog, Love, Laughs and Lice...Stories from my safety. My son has been hospitalized twice life.

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Project Lifesaver of Hendricks County

The organization is nationwide, having started in the south. While not every community has a Project Lifesaver, many do.

Jacki Copeland, volunteer and parent of a child in the program said, "Someone would come to a family and say that they feel the program would benefit them because the child or loved on is at risk to wander. The process starts by contacting your local fire department. They come out to the home, and there are is paperwork that is filled out.

Then the [loved one] is assessed to see if they would benefit from the program. Once that decision has been made, they come back to the family. The individual is fit with the device. Then they are a part of the project."

Help, for those who wander.

Karen Hendershot, Program Coordinator for Project Lifesaver said, "Project Lifesaver is an organization that provides a safety measure for families that have individuals with cognitive disorders that might have a risk of wandering away like Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome. We provide those families with a tracking device that their loved one wears either on the wrist or ankle, and it has a radio frequency that is unique to them. In the event that they were to go missing, the family would call 911 and the local fire departments here in Hendricks County have receivers that can track that radio frequency and help in the search and rescue." Karen told us.

Hendricks County have a crew that are trained to use receivers. All four departments (Plainfield, Avon, Danville and Brownsburg) respond at the same time. They would start going to the address that the caretaker says that they were seen. The first department that picks up that signal then responds to the others by radio. This can be picked up within about a mile. They then get out on foot with those receivers and start walking to find the [loved one]. The signal beeps louder the closer they get. In the meantime, the other departments are still driving to that location and form a circle to find them." Karen said.

The organization currently serves 39 clients.

Recently, there was a missing person in Plainfield who had wandered off from his family. He is 65 years old and wandered away from the Walgreens. The police were called and found him. The police referred the family to Project Lifesaver.

community for this sort of assistance. "We don't want to have to use it because that means that we've had an emergency. When we talk to families, it is the peace of mind knowing that there is help in the event that something terrible happens." Karen said.

Jacki added, "Because of the level of vulnerability that those who participate in Project Lifesaver experience, the application process attempts to be thorough. Jacki said, "It asks all the distinguishing features of that person. If your loved one was to go missing, where do you think we would find them? Are they drawn to water? Do they like to hide in emergencies? All of that information is given to the fire department and is on record. When they are dispatched, they already know all of this. If I call 911 and if I have a lake next to my house, they already know this. They know he's drawn to water, and that is going to be one of the first places they look. It is about finding the person in minutes rather than hours or days." This information is then updated annually.

The service is free to the families. Project Life Saver is a non-profit organization. Each transmitter that is worn costs $300. Families are not charged for the transmitter. Funding for the program is done through donations and grants. Each month, families take their loved one to the local fire department to meet with the firefighter that they have been paired up with to get their battery changed in their transmitter. They get a new band and a new battery. The bands are constructed in such a way and with a material that cannot be removed easily. This way, the wear the transmitter constantly, even when swimming or in the shower. The receiver that the fire departments have costs up to $1,200.

Though it is not an ongoing expense, the receivers are funded entirely by the program and not through tax dollars.

Because, in some instances, people with cognitive disables may have issues wearing certain textures or may have certain sensitivities, a non-working arm band is provided for them to try in an initial testing period. Project Lifesaver attempts to be mindful of the special needs that some "If Jacki were to find out that her son was people may have but also wants to make missing, and she's looked in the bedroom sure that the program works for the entire and outside in the front yard or wherever it family being served. is that they would normally look, then they call 911. As members of Project Lifesaver, Since March of this year, there have been two dispatchers have them in the system. missions to rescue people in the program.

Immediately, the dispatcher sends that to the Since the program came to Hendricks fire department as a Project Lifesaver search County, there have been one or two instances and rescue. All of the local departments in each year, demonstrating a clear need in the

Information about Project Lifesaver Hendricks County can be found on Facebook or by calling your local fire department for more information.

Avon/Washington Township Fire Department (317) 272-2155 Brownsburg Fire Department (317) 852-1190 Danville Fire Department (317) 745-3008 Plainfield Fire Department (317) 839-6939

A Hendricks County Family’s Response Katie, Christopher, Kelly and Chris DiBenedetto tell their story.

What about insurance. Doesn’t insurance cover those sorts of things? Apparently no.There are a few insurance policies that cover hearing aids for children; however, according to Kelly, it is rare. Even companies with notoriously excellent insurance coverage may only offer up to $250 toward the cost of the hearing aids per year, often a tiny percentage of the actual cost of the device.

Chris told us that one of the most notable moments when they went to go form the board was how they came to realize that while there are a number of incredibly worthwhile and important charities and

Kelly concurred. She said that the foundation get's thank you cards, and the child will say something that those with hearing might take for granted like "I can hear the phone ring." She said that one child told them how happy he was that he could hear his friends speaking to him while they played at recess.

The foundation, a 501(c)3 was created in 2008 and has since helped 190 ears to hear with their hard work and love for families.The initial contribution came from a donation from Chris and his brother-in-law as seed money. Now, the foundation is funded through a variety of annual events and individual donors.

Music to Their Ears is a concert at Ellis Park, which is a family event to benefit the foundation.

Katie and Christopher are both active board members. Katie is the speaker at all of the events. She's spoken at the Indiana State House on behalf of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

In order to determine which children that the foundation will be able to work with, an application process has been created. The family tells who they are and why they are applying. The foundation does ask why there is a financial need; however, salary information and documentation is not demanded as part of the process. The foundation does attempt to verify the need with a corroborating source. They said because they found that sometimes, even when a family might a good salary, there might be extenuating circumstances that create a need. The instance was cited of one little girl whose parents made very good money; however, she needed to have a brain surgery every two years to address her condition. As a result of those costs involved in caring for their child, hearing aids were difficult for them to purchase. Once a need has been determined, checks are cut directly

to an audiologist.

The next big goal for the organization is to get the State of Indiana to require hearing aids for children to be covered by insurance companies. "Most states, the fiscal impact is about $.03 per," Kelly told us. According to the foundation’s website, there are currently 2400 children in schools that are hearing impaired.

Kelly recalled one particularly touching story.

“This has been one of the most affirming things that we've ever done. You can just see the difference [you're making in some's life.]"

Kelly then told the story of how there was one little girl (age 11), asked Santa for hearing aids for Christmas.

However, sadly, Santa could simply not afford them. "I had taken her to an audiologist. Mom couldn't get off from work. When we were leaving the audiologist [appointment], I was writing a check for the hearing aids. She saw how much I was writing a check for and she [asked if] that was how much they cost. We went out in the hallway.

I said that we were coming back in two weeks to get them. She gave me a huge hug and said, 'Thank you! That is the best Christmas present ever!’ Two weeks later, mom was able to come back with us, and we were in the car and we were on the way home. Mom looked at me, and she said, 'You have no idea what you've done for us. For the last two years [the little girl] has asked Santa for hearing aids and we couldn't afford them.'

It struck me that we had kids that are asking for PlayStation and Iphones and Xbox's - yet right here in Hendricks County, we have this little girl asking Santa for hearing aids."

You can contact Katie’s Hear to Help Foundation at their website: http://www. katiesheartohelp.org/ or by Facebook by searching Katie's Hear To Help Foundation.

You can email them at Kelly@ katiesheartohelp.org or call them at (317) 491-2172. Please also be sure to stop by http://www.katiesheartohelp.org/you-canhelp/ to donate a few dollars to help this worthy cause.

Hear to Help Foundation

"Katie's Hear to Help was named after Katie.

In 2000, Katie was born, and her hearing loss got progressively worse. We had to purchase new hearing aids. She had her first hearing at three months. By the age of 4, we'd purchased four sets of hearing aids. When I went to go write a check for the hearing aids, I asked the people at St. Vincent's what I would do if I couldn't pay for these. The answer was, 'Some people don't get them.

Some people get ones that are the analog (which are not recommended for children) You don't really have many options.' Chris and I started doing some research and really found that there was a big need - not just in Indiana, but in the United States for hearing aids for children for families that cannot afford them. I think we paid about $4,000 for that last set of hearing aids. The last hearing aids that she got before the cochlear implants was a $2,800 hearing aid just for one." Kelly Di Bienedettl told us. She continued, “We decided that we could raise money and buy hearing aids for kids. We also pay for hearing tests for families if its not covered by their insurance to have those tests done. We also pay for the ear molds.

Behind the ear hearing aids have a mold with them and the ears, as they grow require new molds. Those run about $50 a piece, every time - so, [each time] a hundred dollars, snap.

They go through those ear molds very quickly – their body is changing [as they grow.]"

causes, like cancer research which may take years to see results, the impact with Katie's Hear to Help is immediate. "You can see the impact of your money right away on a kid's face."

By Dave Giltner

Katie's

We met Kelly DiBenedetto after she delivered the message of the foundation in a moving talk at a Kiwanis Club of Brownsburg meeting. Kelly and her husband Chris have two children - Kattie (age 12) and, Christopher (age 9). They invited us into their home to discuss the important work that Katie’s Hear to Help Foundation does for the community.

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“Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent.” – Jonathan Swift able to connect and take information back and knew how they can sign up for services. We are just trying to take away those barriers.”

They went on to say that when talking about child abuse prevention, they believe at the very core level; that child abuse prevention is about building a strong community with resources and people who understand the resources. Rather than waiting to intervene when a family is having some overt symptoms that things are going badly, they attempt to build that strong community upfront.

Mark Fairchild, President of Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County and Jennifer Hill, Intern with PCAHC and former Vice President for 4 years agreed to talk with us about Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County. “The organization has been around in various forms since the 1980's. This is a nationwide organization that has arms going downward to try really to be grassroots at every level.”

Jennifer said.

We asked what might make a family hold back on utilizing services. Jennifer said, "One of our main goals with PCA is to educate families on what resources are available because really I don’t think it is a lack of resources but more a lack of knowledge that individuals in the community have of what is at an arm’s length away... especially at low or no cost to them. We are seeing a lot of that type of response at our events that our people have no idea that this agency provided [certain] resources. Because they were an attendee at that event, they were

time.

learned." Jennifer said. "Primary prevention methods are working in the community."

Mark said, "Our goal is to get to the point where we have eliminated child abuse and Not just a socially responsible position, Mark neglect from happening in the first place." says that from a fiscal position, "The average cost to the state for one intervention is They said that signs of abuse vary depending $30,000. There's a simple financial equation." on the type of organization. They say that If one case a year can be steered away, then they tend to not focus so much on the the community has not only saved a great individual who might be looking to victimize deal of heartache, but a lot of resources children but rather what can be put in place which can be used for other priorities. to make sure that it cannot happen in the to begin with. Things like making sure that To contact Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks background checks are conducted even if County, call (317) 891-4722. they are not a requirement are key. Limit the number of one-on-one and private They are located at 75 Queensway Drive, opportunities with children. This safeguards Suite A, Avon. You can email them at: pca@ both the children and the individual adult. pcahendricks.org.

Keep high visibility of children at all times.

Visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/ "We've had individuals write us that they PreventChildAbuseHendricksCounty. thought Steward's Children in particular was a training that every parent needed and that They can also be found online at www. they were more aware than ever. They've told pcahendricks.org/ all of their friends about it and what they've

The group offer training to organizations. For example, in places where there is childcare, they help people learn how to make sure that they have the proper level of safety and safeguards in place. One such program is called Stewards of Children through an organization called Darkness to Light. They teach methods and provide information on how to ensure that there is lowered risk for children being victimized.

Mark said, "[We] are teaching them about facts about how child sexual abuse tends to actually not be about where stranger-danger is going to apply because 90% of the time it somebody that they do know. You shouldn't have a room where an adult is going to have access to a child where there are no windows and a locked door. You should have two adults at a time."

"I am trying to facilitate more training in the community," Jennifer said. She went on to say how important that she felt it was to get this curriculum out to as many people as possible. They can train up to 25 people at a

It's the strong families that ask for help

Susie's Place

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Child Focused Advocacy Emily Perry, Founder of Susie's Place spoke with us about the child advocacy center. She said, "I started working on Susie's Place back in 2005 after I got my master’s degree in social work. That came to be because I've always worked in the field of crimes against children. When I went to Hanover (college), I did a placement in Philadelphia in their public defender's office in their child advocacy unit. Then, when I graduated from Hanover, I moved to Portland, Oregon. I worked for the equivalent of Child Protective Services out there. We had what was called the Cares Program which was a child advocacy center that was utilized for allegations of child abuse and neglect.

When we moved back to Indiana in 2002, it was like coming back 20 years. I was the lead investigator for child crimes in Shelby County. We had no resources. It was a detective, and I that would go out on cases together and we would interview these kids in this little closet-sized room at one of the local law enforcement agencies. We would do two adults with one kid. I would be the person that was walking the kiddo down the hall past the drunk guy who was shackled, waiting to get processed into the jail. It was not a child-friendly process. I decided at that time that I really wanted to start a child advocacy center here in Indiana.

When I finished my master's program, I went to work at a place called the Indianapolis Institute for Family and I worked in their child abuse treatment program that served the West Side of Indianapolis and Hendricks County. That is how I got started with a connection with Hendricks County and why I opened the first center in Avon.

Now there is an Avon center and a Bloomington center.

What we experienced as soon as we opened in Avon - I intended just to serve Hendricks County, maybe do some courtesy interviews with surrounding counties with my partnerships with law enforcement. What happened was, as soon as we opened our doors, law enforcement started traveling in from all over the Central/South West Central part of the state for the service.

and to help them get started.

They came back and said that though they would love to have a local center but they wanted it to be Susie's Place. Emily said they had all the support from the prosecutor, all of the local law enforcement and the Department of Child Services in Bloomington, which made the We had lots of cases of families that were fundraising effort much easier. traveling up from Bloomington, Brown Now, the Bloomington Center County, Owen County and needed that is on par with the Avon location. service, but not having access in their geographic region.

She said, "We will probably work on 1,000 cases of crimes We have a conversation that it is really too far against children this year." This was up from 192 cases when the doors opened at the Avon location in 2009. There has been a substantial increase in referrals over the last five years.

Susie's Place is a nonprofit entity with a contract with the State of Indiana through the Department of Child Services. They fund about 35-40% of the budget and then Susie's Place fundraises the remainder.

for kids to be traveling 1 1/2 to 2 hours to come for a forensic interview when there's been some type of crime." she said. She went on to tell how they attempted to work with Bloomington to open their own advocacy center, offering to share materials with them

Fundraising is through a combination of grants, special events, private donations, sponsorships and inkind donations. She said, "We could never have anticipated the significant amount of growth and demand for the service that we've experienced."

the child. There are also cases of inappropriate sexual relationships between teens and teachers, coaches, ministers, or other authority figures. There are also cases of human trafficking. (See previous article, Enough! An End to the Human Trafficking of Children). Internet exploitation cases are also handled at Susie's Place. The remainder of the cases is from severe physical abuse including burns, broken bones, significant injuries to the child being interviewed or the sibling of the child. Children who have witnessed violent crimes are also interviewed there.

Emily and her staff are trained to conduct child-friendly forensic interviews. There are three forensic interview rooms and observation rooms where interviews are watched on closed circuit television in real time. Law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, a child and family advocate and then the staff at Susie's Place are all involved in the process as a coordinated intervention and response to the allegation. This is to reduce the potential trauma to that child and make sure the response is appropriate.

More information about Susie’s Place can be located online at susiesplace.org – to donate, visit http://susiesplace.org/get-involved/.

You can reach them by phone at (317) 2725696. They can also be found on Facebook The vast majority of cases received by Susie's by searching for Susie's Place.

Place are legations of sex crimes against children - between 93% and 98%. She said that it was almost always from someone the child is familiar with and rarely a stranger to

Kids Health: Enterovirus D68

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Not the common common cold

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ith t h e r e c e n t publicized and somewhat alarming outbreak this year of what is known as Enterovirus D68 or NonPolio Enterovirus, we contacted the Hendricks County Health Department with questions regarding the virus. While some information online links Enterovirus D68 with paralysis, the CDC website does not address the issue. CDC officials did say, “CDC is aware of two published reports of children with neurologic illnesses confirmed to

have EV-D68 infection from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing. The investigation of neurologic illness in U.S. is ongoing. Although some of the children tested positive for EV-D68, we do not know at this time whether or not EVD68 was the cause of their neurologic illness.”

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Information courtesy of Tammy Brinkman, Children with asthma have higher risk for Director of Nursing – Hendricks County severe symptoms.

Health Department Anyone with asthma are advised to maintain control of asthma during infection. Health What is this virus and what care providers should be consulted. makes it different from other • Discuss and update asthma action plan. viruses like flu?

• Take prescribed asthma medications as directed, especially long term control Enteroviruses are very common medication(s). viruses. There are more than 10 • Reliever/rescue medication should be types. They cause 10-15 million readily available. infections in the United States each • Get a flu vaccine. year.

• If new or worsening asthma symptoms develop, follow asthma action plan. If Different enteroviruses can cause different symptoms do not improve, call health illnesses. A mix of enteroviruses circulates care provider right away. every year. Infections are more likely in • Parents should make sure the child’s summer and fall in the United States. caregiver and/or teacher is aware of child’s condition and know how to help Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) was first if the child experiences any symptoms recognized in California in 1962. Small related to asthma. numbers of EV-D68 has been reported regularly to the Centers for Disease Control Treatment and Prevention (CDC) since 1987. The There is no specific treatment or vaccine number of people with confirmed EV-D68 available. For mild respiratory illness, overhas been greater in 2014 than previous years. the-counter medications can relieve pain The Indiana State Department of Health and fever. Some people with severe (ISDH) first identified EV-D8 cases in Indiana respiratory illness caused by EV-D68 may this year through the Public Health need to be hospitalized and receive intensive Emergency Surveillance System which supportive therapy. reports emergency room data of chief complaints, in this case respiratory Prevention complaints. ISDH has reported that the • Wash hands often with soap and water respiratory alerts and activity have returned for 20 seconds. to normal levels.

• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

What can parents do to keep their children • Avoid close contact such as kissing, safe? hugging, and sharing cups or eating Infants, children, and teenagers are most utensils with people who are sick or likely to get infected with enteroviruses and when you are sick. become sick since they do not have • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a immunity to these viruses. Adults can get tissue or shirt sleeve. infected with enteroviruses but are more • Clean and disinfect frequently touched likely to have mild or no symptoms. Children surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, with asthma may have a higher risk for especially if someone is sick. severe respiratory illness.

• Stay home when ill.

Where can parents go to get high quality, up to date information on the Symptoms virus and other health concerns?

EV-D68 infections can cause mild to severe respiratory illness, or no symptoms at all.

Mild symptoms include fever, runny nose, For more information see the ISDH and CDC web pages: sneezing, cough, and body/muscle aches.

Severe symptoms would also include http://www.in.gov/isdh/26487.htm wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Anyone with difficulty breathing or http://www.cdc.gov/features/evd68 worsening symptoms should contact a http://www.cdc.gov/ncird/investigation/ health care provider.

It is important for asthmatics to strictly follow viral/sep2014.html their asthma management plan. http://w w w.cdc.gov/features/ unexplainedparalysis/index.html Children with Asthma

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Inspire Hair Salon

"I love Plainfield. [We’ve] lived here now for 10-11 years." However, Angi has been a resident of Hendricks County most of her life, having gone to school in Avon. "I like the number of health feeling of working in concerns and in my hometown. It the care of a is just different. nursing I've worked in f a c i l i t y.

Broadripple She said and Avon. I that she guess it is h a d [about] done seeing h e r people all hair in the time. It a way is a good t h a t feeling loyalty and community." reminded They told the the client of story of their a time when longest client who she was young. has been having Angi cut When she spun her his hair since she started. Now, around to look into the that same client knows their whole mirror, she teared up and was so thankful to have someone care for her so family and is a teaches their children. Equally, well. "Hair goes to the core of how someone they know his family too. For them, building that relationship with their community is key. feels about themselves," Angie told us.

Local residents open for business in Plainfield

By Dave Giltner "We came up with the name because getting your hair inspires people to be better versions of themselves. It affects their selfesteem. It inspires you do to other things for yourself." Owner Angi West told us as she and her husband, Scott. Both are Plainfield residents.

"The salon industry is too tied with vanity. It isn't about vanity. One of the things that she wrote in her mission statement when we were putting this together is, for most women, the hair salon is the only time that is really about them. It may be the only two hours in a four to six week period that is dedicated [soley] to them. So many women are busy being mothers and wives and professionals that this is the only [time] that is purely about them. She wanted to design the entire atmosphere around them." Scott told us.

Angi has been doing hair for now for 15 years. She tells the story of one client how she had helped an elderly client with a

They said that the other component of the decision to locate where they did was not to run a busy strip mall boutique with a thousand people a day. Instead, it was about providing more for their clients and more for their stylists. That is clear by their attitude and dedication to buying local and supporting local. Scott said, "Every other day, I was down at Mitch's [Incredible Ace] Hardware. If it weren't for the fact that he is always open, we would have been stuck a lot of days." He went on to say, "Angie has done auction items for Sheltering Wings."

Angi and Scott have done an amazing amount of preparation for starting this business, having been working to open for four years. They said that they incorporated their name in 2012, two full years prior to opening.

Located a block from Center and Washington, the salon is conveniently located in Downtown at 226 N. Mill St., Suite 3, Plainfield. They can be reached at (317) 2035150 and appointments can be booked at https://www.styleseat.com/angiwest

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Protein is found in food sources such as meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, beans and some plants such as soy. Protein is an important macronutrient found in our diet that gives our body the building blocks to repair tissues such as the membranes of nearly all cells in the body and of course, MUSCLE! Proteins serve many functions in the body other than simply building muscle. Proteins are catalysts to many metabolic reactions within the body, responsible for replicating our DNA, and provide structure to all of our cells. Protein is also important for brain and immune system function.

While protein is not thought of much as an energy source, each gram of protein provides about 4 calories. When protein is digested, it is broken down into its amino acids. Those amino acids are sent through the bloodstream to the tissues of the body and reconstructed into membranes of cells or muscle tissue. The amino acids also work with enzymes to carry out the energy process of the body. Any extra protein that cannot be used in any of those fashions is converted to fat. So while protein is important to build muscle, an excess can cause fat gain. So how

much protein do we need in our diets?

The recommended amount of daily protein is .8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. That equates out to about 55grams of protein daily for a 150 pound individual.

To figure out how much protein you need, take your body weight and multiply it by .36.

This number is how many grams of protein you need per day.

For athletes and people who participate in vigorous exercise such as resistance training, our need for protein increases. When we work our muscles, the tissue breaks down, and the body responds by rebuilding the muscle bigger and stronger. The body needs protein for our diet to make protein in our bodies. For these individuals, the recommended amount is between 1.2 and 2.0 grams of protein per kg of body weight.

If that same 150 pound person were participating in vigorous exercise or has a physically demanding job, they should be taking in between 81 and 136 grams of protein per day depending on how much they are exercising. For those individuals who are doing strength training to build muscle, the maximum amount your body can use is

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about 1 gram per pound of bodyweight. Any protein shakes and supplements contain excess is converted to fat for energy usage whey protein which digests very quickly and later. is delivered to the muscles to start the rebuilding process. While plant sources of In order to get the most benefit from your protein are “incomplete”, by eating a variety protein intake, it is ideal to space out your of protein sources vegetarians can still obtain protein intake throughout the day rather all of their amino acids without needed than loading it up in one meal. There are a animal sources. few reasons for this. First is that we have a limited amount of enzymes in our body to Quick tips for protein process protein for the purpose of rebuilding • You should be eating between .5 and 1 tissues. If a large amount of protein is taken gram per pound of bodyweight daily in at one time, once all the enzymes are • Should come from mostly animal working any extra protein will just be sources or a variety of plant-based converted to fat. The other benefit of spacing sources out protein is that the protein is relatively • Space out your protein intake slower digesting compared to things like throughout the day carbohydrates. It sits in the stomach a little • Excess protein can lead to fat gain and longer which keeps us fuller longer.

GI tract issues if maintained over time.

When are supplements necessary?

A general rule for protein, as well as any other nutrients, is that it is ideal for them to be taken in by whole food sources. Protein from animal sources (meat, dairy, eggs) are considered “complete proteins” because they contain a complete spectrum of amino acids that our bodies need. One area where supplements to provide a benefit is directly after a strength training workout. Many

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 reached at aliciachrapek@gmail.com

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By AJ Schneider

By now, everyone knows the undercover There was no disguise involved and no one boss drill: was instantly promoted after I got back from the trip. But, I can tell you it was one of the CEO of a corporation puts on fake mustache, most valuable things I’ve done since I began dons a uniform and gets in the trenches to working for this company. I didn’t go out of flip burgers, take out the trash or make my way to hide the fact that I’m an executive customer service calls. The Undercover Boss with the corporate office, nor did I offer up television phenomenon has become a catchy the information at every turn. cliché for coming down from the “ivory tower” and seeing how the real workers take Obviously, the driver knew who I was. And, care of business. It always seems to be an eye in some respects, I think that made the trip opening experience. even more valuable. Let me explain: For the cynical business people among us, this type of PR display is more symbol than substance. At least that’s what I thought – until I did it myself.

By virtue of the fact that the driver knew I was committed to this trip (you either ride in the truck, or you don’t) and that I was interested and willing to learn, I’m confident I got more real and useful information than I As the executive vice president of the fourth would any other way. No BS, no fake largest household goods transportation back-story. company in the country, headquartered right here in Central Indiana, I was feeling a bit out Every business owner, executive, manager of touch with how we were delivering our and supervisor needs to spend some time in services. Yet, every day, our trucks roll into the shoes of the people who build your neighborhoods across the country and help products or provide the services you sell. If pick up our customer’s lives and bring them you’re a manager at a fast food restaurant in to their destinations, including Hendricks Avon, make sure you take the time to work County, Indiana. the jobs of your direct reports. Then, take the time to talk to them about what you just While I’ve worked for our company for more experienced. than seven years, I’m still an outsider in some senses. I didn’t grow up in our industry, I had If you’re the owner of a financial services no previous experience moving furniture and company in Brownsburg and you’ve grown household goods professionally, nor have I to the point that your employees are been an over-the-road truck driver. managing your clients’ portfolios while you manage the business, consider taking a time Intellectually, I have a good handle on our out. Get back to your core competencies and business. But I’ve always believed that the take on a client or two. Again, talk to your self-confidence we bring to our work lives employees about what they’re experiencing comes from a measure of experience. And, and glean their ideas for how to make your more importantly, it’s easy to miss something business better. And, when you do get some when we’re sitting in an office and our good ideas, make sure you implement them. customers are nowhere nearby.

There’s no sense in going through the entire process if it’s not going to affect change.

They’re out there, and we’re in here.

Whatever you do, include some time with customers as well. I had invaluable So, last month I met one of our best drivers interactions with our customers both at their in Salt Lake City, put myself on his crew and origin and destination homes that will got to work. We loaded two customer provide me with new insights for a long time shipments and then drove about 2,500 miles to come. I explained who I was right away, no to Tampa, Florida where we delivered them surprise, and they were all excited to talk and to their new homes. I got the full experience share the experience – both bad and good.

– from truck stops and traffic to long, musclecrushing days of lifting furniture and loading The benefits of the exercise should be trucks. obvious. But there’s a lasting side benefit if

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 So, put on the uniforms, get in the trenches communications, marketing, sales and and educate yourself about what’s going on customer service to the moving and storage at your business. industry to ensure customers get where they’re going. The father of two young girls, he and his Just leave the fake mustache at home. wife live in Avon. Schneider can be reached at 317.558.0746 or at: aj_schneider@wvlcorp.

A.J. Schneider is the executive vice president of com you’re sincere and you take it seriously.

Getting out there shows that you’re a leader who is not afraid to learn something from your employees and customers – no matter what part of the hierarchy they occupy.

Fall Into Winter!

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By April Westcott

days that are left and remove them from the lawn as much as possible.

Mulching them into fine pieces with a machine is acceptable as well. Leaves are a great addition to compost piles. They contain many nutrients and organic matter that can be reused. You can use leaves around your flower beds which can provide insulation for the winter months.

It has been a beautiful and vibrant fall full of fantastic colors and foliage. As winter creeps in, it is important to begin to prepare for the colder months now to help make the winter season go smoothly as well as staying a step ahead on a beautiful spring landscape.

To Rake or Not to Rake The last leaves are yet to fall. The Maples and Pears are holding their leaves longer which means raking late into the season. The controversy on whether or not to rake is a longstanding one. Many people believe that the leaves make an excellent winter compost or mulch, however in Indiana, our winters weight them down heavily and wet leaves compact to the point of suffocating the grass.

It is important to take advantage of the dry

Preparing Landscape Beds Since plants are going dormant for the winter, it is a good time to clean up the dead leaves and stems and mulch around the bases for a good winter insulation. Best time to mulch over perennials is after the first hard freeze.

You do not want to cover the actual crown of a plant or stem of the plant. Now is a good time to edge your beds as well. Grass will be going dormant soon, and edging beds now afford you more time to do fun projects in the spring. Be sure to label areas of plants that are not surfaced such as annual bulbs, perennials and herbs.

Bulbs for Spring Bulbs need several weeks in the round to get their root systems growing before the ground freezes. It is important to not plant them too early as they will tend to sprout too soon in mild winters. In Indiana’s Zone 5, it is possible to plant bulbs as late as November or even December depending upon the hard freeze dates. Bulbs need at least three months of cold temperatures. If you are still able to get your shovel in the ground, the bulbs should do well and will be better off than being stored inside for the season. The

later in the season that you plant, t h e deeper t h e hole.

Once t h e

ground freezes hard, mulch the beds with a few inches of leaves or compost.

The Last Mow Do not scalp your lawn! If you tend to keep your grass extremely short during the season, it is important to raise that blade a little in the fall so that the blades are bigger and absorb more sunshine in the colder months. The more sunshine they have, the more nutrients they can store for the winter. The longer grass also helps the density of the lawn and helps to minimize weeds. Some suggest cutting it short to prevent snow mold, however the rewards outweighs the benefits. The Purdue University Turfgrass Science Program suggests longer for winter and if there is snow mold in the spring to rake the infected area to help it dry out. Pre-emergents and aerations too late in the season become ineffective. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Purdue University suggests using Nitrogen on the lawn in November right after the last mowing while the grass is still green. Grass needs at least four weeks to recover before the frost arrives.

Stay off of the wet lawn!!!!Raking or walking on wet lawns only compacts the soil in the winter. Raking a wet lawn will also carry the risk of raking up grass and creating bare spots. After the final mow, prepare your

mower for winter by removing any additional gas and cleaning the blades and filters for an easy start-up in the spring.

Bring them In! Potted plants, if not brought in will need additional insulation as well. They do not have the earth to keep them warm. Place in the sun side or cover as much as you can. The plants you bring in for the winter need some tender loving care, but not too much handling. Mist them for moisture as winter homes often become parched. Cut back on the amount of water and fertilizer.

Their systems are in shock enough.

Irrigation It is time to turn off and blow out irrigation systems. Most irrigation contractors have this as part of their yearly service. It is important to not leave water in any of your

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Your guide to prepping your landscaping for the winter season.

irrigation pipes or lawn hoses.

Bring in your hoses and empty the water from them put inside. Turn off water to outside spigots to prevent leaks and freezing and breaking of pipes into your home.

Christmas lights Perhaps it seems too soon to hang those Christmas lights, but it is not too soon to have all of the hard stuff complete.

Check all of your outside outlets and power supplies to make sure they are ready. Now is a good time to put up the temporary light hangers or nails where lights will hang so that when it is time to put them up, you will have the technical part done.

Preparing ahead of time for decorating will give you a good sense of not only the amount of lights you will need, but the quantities of strands and creative strategies for later.

environment. Sand is great for traction and helps to absorb more heat that melts the snow.

Another alternative to sand would be coffee grounds that are great near entry walks by landscape beds. Alfalfa Meal is 100% natural and is used as a fertilizer in other seasons. It also provides traction while melting the snow. The juice from Sugar Beets lowers the melting point of ice and snow. It is safe pets and properties alike and is even effective below 20 degrees Celsius.

O t h e r great options are cat litter a n d

marketed organic granular deicers.

The best solution is always just to stay on top of the weather and remove the snow before it becomes overwhelming. The longer it remains on the ground without sunshine, the longer it will take to clear later. Be sure to not locate the piles of snow on top of vegetation that is delicate or that you want to see appearing in early spring.

The key to winter landscape work is to think ahead to the cold month tasks and spring start-up list and stay ahead of the game. Do tasks now that will save you time and effort Snow and Ice in the spring and make the transitions of the Before the first snow or ice seasons more enjoyable and beneficial. storm, it is important to make sure everything is in place. As you put April Westcott, ASLA, is an Avon mother away your rakes, move the snow shovels, of two and a landscape architect working scrapers and brushed to the front of the shed as the Manager of Design and for easy access. Be sure to replace any broken Specifications at Irrigation Design Source shovels or blades. If your are fortunate to in Fishers. She's a Member-At-Large and have a snow-blower, check the machine for National Public Relations Rep for the any maintenance issues it may needs and be Indiana Chapter of the American Society sure to have the proper fluids and fuel of Landscape Architects where she also available. serves as the Continuing Education Chair.

Question for April? Send them to us at Having Salt on hand is a good idea however editor@hendrickshome.com. salt can be quite harmful. There are many more eco-friendly options that are better for your lawn, concrete, pets and the

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Giving Feeds the Soul Thanksgiving in Hendricks County Hendricks County Home Magazine was recently made aware of the efforts of some amazing local people who are feeding so many here in the county during this Thanksgiving holiday. We spoke with Anne Johansson of West Bridge Church in Avon about it.

"We are providing Thanksgiving meals to people in Hendricks County that might not be able to get out or don't have family around or are just in need - maybe they are going through a hard time or are on disability or something like that. We come to them. We deliver the meal, enough for everybody that they are eating with. This is the second year that we've done this. Last year we served over 500 people. This year we are hoping to expand that quite a bit. We've moved to the Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds here in Danville so that we have enough space."

Talking about her perspective on why it is important to feed people during this time of year, Anne said, "It is such a fundamental need. When you are not able to meet it for

yourself or your family, it is just devastating. It reminds you of how for tunate you are. I want my girls to know how for tunate that they are, so we do this as a family. It is important."

conjunction with Hendricks County Senior Services for seniors who could not get out but wanted a traditional Thanksgiving meal. It got bigger each year but after the church had closed, she

approached West Bridge Church where she was attending, and the church decided that it Anne said that one of was an important the members of her church ministry. She said that the that now attends Grace Fellowship number of orders this year is already Church in Avon (www.gfcavon.org), a partner double what they served last year. with West Bridge Church in Danville on this project headed up Thanksgiving dinner at a If you or someone you know would like to church she once attended that has now since receive a hot meal on Thanksgiving, then been closed (Hendricks County Bible please call: (317) 268-8062 or visit: http:// Church.) They started the project in www.westbridgedanville.com/thanksgiving/

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Anne also said, "We take their name, phone number and address, how many regular or diabetic meals they will need, any special instruction and any prayer requests that they have. Our team processes those and assigns drivers to their routes. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, we all gather. Everyone puts the meals together, and the drivers get his or her instructions. The meals get passed out and delivered between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Thanksgiving Day." Please contact Family Video of Brownsburg, Ms. Carla Palumbo as we thank and acknowledge them for their role in donating all of the 18 lb turkeys that will be used for this event. They can be found at 530 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112 and be reached by phone at (317) 858-8542.

West Bridge Church can be found at 1521 S. County Road 75 W Danville, IN 46122, online at www.westbridgedanville.com or by phone (317) 745-2266.

Grace Fellowship Church can be found at 6121 East County Road 100 South, Avon, IN, 46123, online at www.gfcavon.org or by phone at (317) 839-5190

“Let’s Talk about …BULLYING: a Christian response to bullying” Bullies are an unfortunate fact of life at school, at home and many other places. Most people have encountered the bully at some time. The sting of being singled out for humiliation is a painful experience. Gay and lesbian students especially are often targeted by a bully. The result has been psychological damage, alienation of individuals and sometimes even suicide.

Scripture and listen for the wisdom offered there. We’ll hear from those who have been bullied and also those who have a unique perspective on bullying. Moreover, we’ll seek ways to understand the bully, why they act as they do and to offer a way out.

The series will be held on the first four Sundays of November. We will meet at the Brownsburg Hampton Inn at 5:00. Here are “No matter who you are, no matter where the topics: you mare on life’s journey, you are welcome here” is the message of the United Church of Nov. 2 – “Help me. I’m being bullied.”

Christ. Open Table UCC proclaims a Gospel Nov. 9 – “I’m not really a bully, am I?” that affirms God’s love for all people Nov. 16 – “Forgive that bully? Really!” regardless of sexual orientation and identity. Nov. 23 – “Healing.”

We affirm that Jesus stood beside the oppressed and the downtrodden and that Open Table United Church of Christ is a Jesus stands with the bullied. progressive, open and affirming new church exploration of the United Church of Christ.

Open Table is offering a four week series on Rev. Dick Clough is a United Church of Christ bullying that looks at bullying from various pastor. perspectives and offer a word of hope for both the bully and the bullied. In the context http://www.opentableuccin.org/ of a worship experience, we’ll examine

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By J.D. Nesbitt

for her, I started with my go to warm, neutral grays. Once I began breaking up the green with blocks of a light gray and a dark gray utilizing the existing shapes of the interior architecture of her home, she began to see how the green really did work well in the space, it was just too much in a small area.

One of the biggest i s s u e s homeowners will contact me about is color.

Color can be one of the easiest changes you can make to your interiors, that is if you can select a new color.

For myself as a designer, interior colors are the starting point to any new project. Once I've laid a backdrop of color, I can begin to assemble fabrics, finishes, additional colors and textures to create a warm, inviting and cohesive space.

As I travel all over Central Indiana helping homeowners live their best life at home, I start to see a pattern in the mistakes being made when it comes to selecting wall colors.

So, I thought I'd go over them here and offer solutions to help you move past color selection and on the path to creating a space you'll love living in. We'll start by going over a few key issues and continue in the coming months to build on this foundation.

Just today, after wrapping up a color consult with a client in Fishers, we were chatting a little about the process we'd just completed.

The homeowner had painted her living room/entryway a lovely shade of green, similar to a pea soup. As she lived with the color for a little while, she began disliking it without really understanding why.

When I went to pull together a paint palette

those particular spaces.

As I mentioned previously, I like to start with interior color on any new project. Now, sometimes that means working with the existing wall color (depending on homeowner preference).

falling into place until we arrived at the beautiful space you see here.

My point here, if you're doing it on your own, is to take your time and let the room start to come together on its own. You'll be surprised how easily you'll start finding pieces that start pulling together your color palette once you know the wall color. In this example I could just have easily had located yellow chairs and have come up with an entirely different space, but still having the same wall color.

Would you believe me if I told you the wall color in that photo was selected months before the artwork, chairs, place mats or window treatments? It was! We completed color selections for the entire interior of the house before a single room was designed.

We didn't get to this breakfast nook for a If you start with the right color selection, you couple of months after the interiors were can begin working off of classic color palettes Too much of a good painted as we were working elsewhere in the t o give your home a timeless thing house. beauty that will fit The problem was that she and showcase had too many walls in the space Putting together a beautiful your own covered in the same color. There space is a natural personal was no visual interest in the space and it progression. Of course, style. made the green overwhelming. A color she with a designer that initially loved became a despised color. progression happens at a faster By bringing in a complementary dark accent pace, but you can and a lighter neutral color I was able to create do it on your visual interest, break up the monotony of own as well. As I green and also delineate the living room began working from the entryway. Even though they are o n this essentially the same room, delineating the breakfast nook, spaces with color creating a feeling of two I started by separate spaces. She was also able to fall l o o k i n g at back in love with her original color choice. dining chairs. The homeowner In the example on the right, the staircase in already owned the this home ended in the children's loft black table and the playroom. With a dark center, the home light fixture came with Tu n e could handle a brighter pop of color than we the purchase of the in to would typically use in a home. Not only does house, so we had a starting n e x t it bring a brightness to the dark center, it point after we had the walls month's article doubles as a fun and vibrant backdrop for painted. where we'll the kid's playroom on the second floor. continue talking about how During my search for chairs, I came across you can select color you'll love. I'll start Taking it one step at a time these chili red chairs and fell in love. The teaching you about warm versus cool, Many homeowners see images in magazines homeowner was hesitant initially, but I was shades, hues and neutrals. and catalogs, like the image on the left of a able to show her photos of completed project I completed in Plainfield, and are interiors that had utilized this same color J.D. Nesbitt is the Co-Founder and Lead Interior immediately overwhelmed. palette to help ease her concerns.

Designer at Brownsburg residential interior design firm, Aesthete Designs. J.D. can be Homeowners will frequently have photo As work continued, I stumbled across the reached at (317)286-3521 or at info@ after photo after pin after magazine tear out artwork in a trade showroom and then aesthetedesigns.com. You can find lots of of rooms they absolutely love. And they'll located window treatment fabric that pulled design inspiration by following him on have absolutely no idea how to get that end everything together perfectly. Once wall Pinterest. He's available for everything from full result or sometimes even why they love color was selected, everything else began remodel projects to hourly consultations.

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