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Welcome to Progress! It’s Springtime, and with the season comes our annual economic report card. In these pages you will read about the progress, advancements and improvements many local businesses have made over the past year. These are businesses and advertisers that have stood up to difficult economic challenges and have embraced that there is only one way to move; that’s forward.
table of contents 3 - Habitat for Humanity 4 - Richmond Art Museum 5 - AseraCare Hospice 6 - Civic Hall 7 - Friends Fellowship Community 8 - Palladium-Item Media Group 9 - Progress Chronology 10 - Dr. Erica Kretchman
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The power of working together
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rook Phillips knows first-hand the power of Women Build. She and her three boys, ages 8, 12 and 15, help out with Habitat for Humanity projects. “We volunteer to do all kinds of stuff, mow grass, paint, clean … anything they need us do,” Phillips said. Their hands-on efforts and those of dozens of others will result soon in a new home at 1126 Sheridan St., the second constructed here through Women Build. Appropriately, Phillips and her children will be the joyful recipients. “It’s a godsend in my life. You have no idea,” Phillips said. “They (boys) are so excited. We live in an extremely small house.” It’s also appropriate, said Mindy Reece, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond, that construction of the home will start on May 8. “That’s in honor of Mother’s Day (which is May 12),” Reece said. “It’s extremely exciting, our second one.” Women Build is a program that’s sponsored nationally by Lowe’s, which holds free training workshops and fund-raising events. Most of the work on the new homes is done by women. Volunteers must sign up in advance at the Habitat office at 1114 S. F Street to take part in the building effort that’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants can take part all day or in morning or afternoon shifts. Participants will be asked to get $200 in pledges through donations or sponsorships. With donations, it costs $65,000 to build the new home that will be valued at $95,000. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, a nail apron and a goody bag of items. Women’s Build is one of the efforts to branch out and reach more people locally in a time when “more are asking and fewer dollars are given,” Reece said. Another program in that reach-out realm is Restore, which raises money for Habitat for Humanity by selling construction items and building materials that are donated. “That will help us grow,” Reece said. “We’re recycling used materials and (items) donated from construction projects -- pretty much anything you’d find at Lowe’s. Proceeds will go to build more Habitat
houses. The items, including bathroom fixtures and furniture, are being sold at Liberty Bell in east Richmond. Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 60th home in March. It has rehabilitated four more. The need for more housing is strong in Wayne County. “There are more families to serve than we can accommodate with the current volunteer force and funding. So, it’s ever growing,” Reece said. She said the local organization is also looking into programs to restore and rebuild homes. She is focused on community needs in other ways. Habitat is getting more involved in disaster preparedness with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA needs a pool of volunteers when a disaster, such as tornado or floods strike an area. Habitat and FEMA have strong relationship nationally. “They are trying to branch out in smaller areas and extend that relationship,” said Reece, who has led Habitat in Wayne County for six years. “Habitat is good at pulling together people.” After attending a recent national meeting, she
is starting to contact other agencies who are involved in emergency management -- such as Red Cross and Salvation Army -- along with churches and food pantries (for emergency food). “I want to bring everybody together rather than work separately, just networking in case that day comes,” Reece said. The local Habitat also is looking to merge with the organization in Randolph County. “We could do more things by working together,” she said. Phillips knows what working together can accomplish when it comes to finding adequate housing -- and someone who understands. “We will always treasure it,” Phillips said. “Mindy has been awesome, such a special person, for working with me.” Phillips, a lifelong Richmond resident, is employed by an answering service and is working to attain her GED. She received the acceptance letter about the home about a year ago and it will take about six to seven months to build. Her boys keep asking, “Is it ready yet, mom?,” Phillips said. “We are getting more excited as the days go on.”
Habitat for Humanity
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Volunteer Help Wanted: • Pick-up donated items • Clean-up/Organize/Display • Salespeople • Greeters • Receiving donated items • Help customers load & unload
Opening May 1st Now taking Donations What is a ReStore?
ReCycle! Our project is growing. Help us make a difference. ReUse! We recycle and resell salvaged and reclaimed building materials, fixtures, household items and tools that are in good condition. ReDuce! Divert thousands of tons of usable materials and household items from local landfills, using our program. ReBuild! People can purchase affordable home improvement and household items, at the ReStore, at a fraction of retail cost.
What is the purpose of a ReStore?
ReStore resale outlets accept donated goods that are sold to the general public at a fraction of the retail price. The proceeds help local Habitat affiliates fund the construction of Habitat homes within their communities.
What can you donate?
If you have old unwanted furniture lying around, from chairs to toilets, tables, bathtubs, building materials or tools, donate it at the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond’s Re-Store!
What will we not accept as a donation?
Clothes, food, or any other fabric such as blankets or towels.
How to Donate!
Call 765-962-5986 or 765-960-7782 to schedule a pick-up. Drop off Tues & Thurs. 10am-4pm. For larger items, please call in advance and arrange delivery.
Location ReStore Location in The Liberty Bell at: 4741 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN 47374 OPEN 7 days a week “Recycle To Build Green” project funded by a Wayne County Foundation Grant PI-0000161827
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond, Indiana cordially invites you to our
2nd Annual Women’s Build Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Call office for details. Individual sponsorship $200 or Corporate sponsorship $500 for 3 people. Brook Phillips & Family 1126 Sheridan St.
23rd Annual Meeting Celebration Friday, April 19th, 2013 at 6 p.m. cocktails, 7pm Dinner, 8 p.m. program. Innovation Center 814 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374 Guest Speaker – Paul G. Wyman Cost: $25 per ticket
Please RSVP by April 15th by calling (765) 962-5986 or emailing info@habitatofrichmond.org Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond, Indiana, Inc. 1114 South F Street - Richmond, Indiana 47374
Phone (765) 962-5986 Email: info@habitatofrichmond.org Website: www.habitatofrichmond.org
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Richmond Art Museum
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There’s a lot more to experience than creating art By Mike Bennett
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ant to learn how to shoot better photographs? Want to learn how to paint, work with ceramics or produce your own jewelry? If you can spare the time, Richmond Art Museum has the teacher to work with you. It has the arts classes for kids and adults and program levels from beginner to intermediate to beyond. Experience doesn’t matter. “We’re not only an art museum, we are an arts center,” says education director Lance Crow, who is in charge of organizing and implementing classes. “It’s not a mystery. Art is approachable.” RAM is an art resource as well as an acclaimed repository of great works, museum director Shaun Dingwerth. “We want the community coming to the museum not only to view great art but to also have the opportunity to learn how to make art,” he said. “Arts education is a vital part of our mission.” Year-round classes have been offered for two years. “Through a joint collaboration we share the school art classrooms located directly behind the museum,” Dingwerth said. That collaboration is truly unique: It is the only art museum in the United States that is attached to an active high school. It also is the second oldest art museum in Indiana. Patrons are welcome to view class offerings online, pick up a catalog at the museum at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway or give a call, too: “We’re happy to take the time to find out your interests and find something that might work for you,” Crow said. Richmond and Wayne County has a strong history in the arts as well as arts education. And RAM is a repository of the works and a driving force for continuing that history. “The early Richmond Group mentored local citizens for decades and the Richmond Art Club
provided learning opportunities for artists,” Dingwerth said. RAM has revived the Richmond Group, which meets monthly at the museum to paint “en plein” air. The group is coordinated by Dan Woodson of Muncie and Carol Strock Wasson of Union City, who mentor the painters from Indiana and Ohio that regularly participate. Both are accomplished artists that have won numerous awards in
There’s a lot more to the experience than creating art. “It’s an outlet,” he says. “It’s relaxing and can be a rejuvenating experience.” Classes are provided for photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry and drawing. Many wellrecognized regional artists serve as instructors, Dingwerth said. RAM also offers a summer art camp for kids and flex hours for kids’ classes that are very popular.
competitions. There is no fee to join the Richmond Group. A complete schedule is available online or you may contact Crow for more information. The community needs more artists and Crow believes they are out there. “It’s an exciting time. We really need the community’s support,” he said. One of his roles is to assuage the hesitations of people who have an interest, but have always thought they didn’t have the skills. RAM is trying to cater to people with little or no experience. “We’ll find you a good fit, even if you haven’t tried it before,” Crow said. “Take a chance and step out of your comfort zone,” he says.
A complete listing of classes is available online at www.richmondartmuseum.org A published catalog also can be picked up at the museum or mailed. Call (765) 966-0256. Discounts are available on classes for members. Scholarships are also available. The museum also is offering a coupon (with this article) for 25 percent off the cost of a first-time class. “This will give a student a chance to try out a class,” Dingwerth said. RAM offers one of the top permanent collections in the state. It regularly is visited by scholars from all over to access paintings and archived materials, Dingwerth said.
ART and MORE CLASSES AT RICHMOND ART MUSEUM
Ceramics
Painting
Jewelry Making
Painting
Photoshop
Photography
Youth Classes
Phantoscope Film festival
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he Richmond Art Museum offers a selection of art classes year round. If you have been looking for art classes, look no further. If you don’t see something you are interested in this semester, check back and chances are that something next semester will catch your eye!
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aught by experienced local and regional artists and featuring a variety of styles and media, art classes are a great way to hone your artistic skills or try something completely new! Join the museum as a member, and take the member rate on classes for a nice savings! Register early and ensure your spot today!
The Phantoscope High School Film Festival
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re you making films in class? In your basement? On the street? By yourself? With your friends? Have you ever had to beg your mom or dad to be in one of your films? Bribed your little brother or sister? We’re talking to you!
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hantoscope is especially for budding filmmakers who are high school students. Phantoscope shows a juried program of short films created by Mid-Western teens annually and features a panel discussion with area industry professionals, along with cash and other prizes. There is a $1000 cash prize awarded to the contest’s best film. 2013 Festival Information: Festival Date: April 27, 2013 Panel Discussion: 5:30pm
ART CLASSES
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FIRST TIME CLASS
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350 Hub Etchison Parkway • Richmond, IN • 765.966.0256
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Sundays 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Closed Mondays, Saturdays and Holidays For over 100 years the purpose of the Richmond Art Museum has been to promote art culture and encourage art appreciation, and it carries out this mission by offering an array of exhibits and programs that appeal to all ages. It is the only independent art museum to be housed within a public school.
Supporting Regional Artists
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AseraCare truly delivers care and compassion By Mike Bennett
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combine two of her greatest passions: “her love for animals and making a difference in lives of the elderly.” The AseraCare office in Richmond employs about 20. Help is available at any time. “If you need a nurse in middle of the night, they’ll come,” Volk said. “They do not leave you alone. They take care of you. They are just like family. I’d recommend them to anybody.” Volk had considered getting help for a while, but made the call to AseraCare after a doctor recommended a Hospice program. Wagner wants local people to be aware that AseraCare is a good option. It is one of the leading Hospice providers in the area. Hospice programs qualify for Medicare and Medicaid help, so it’s up to families to decide which one to use. “All Hospices provide a great service,” Wagner said. “We are family-centered with our approach.” That compassionate caring often builds close relationships. AseraCare staffers will accompany patients and their families as needed when the patient nears the end of their journey.
The attention doesn’t stop there. Someone from AseraCare attends every funeral after patients pass on. “People truly want you to care for their loved one like they would. That has to be there,” Wagner said. Volk had been providing most of the care herself at home as her parents needs increased. “They were hurting and very ill,” Volk said about her parents, who were married for nearly 70 years. “If I hadn’t had someone here to take care of them, they couldn’t have stayed (in a home environment).” A certified aide came out three times a week to help with bathing, while a nurse also stopped by three times a week. “Rev. Hogg came in and my mom would light up,” Volk said. Wagner appreciated the kind words. “Our best advertisement is word of mouth,” she said. “CNAs are the backbone of our service. They get attached. You want someone caring for your loved one just the same as you would care for them.” Hospice care can be done in a nursing facility as well as in a person’s home. “Wherever that person is living, we can provide for them,” Wagner said. Following is another testimonial from about AseraCare’s services: We take great comfort in knowing that AseraCare Hospice became our Aunt Mary’s caring family during the last few weeks of her life. Since we live many miles away, the Hospice staff kept in constant contact with us through frequent telephone conversations and written communication both before and after Mary’s death. They responded to our needs with kindness and respect, thus providing a sense of calm, peace and comfort both for Mary and for us. The AseraCare Hospice staff is compassionate, knowledgeable and caring. We are especially pleased for their professional carry through. Gratefully,
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seraCare truly delivers care and compassion. That’s an absolute necessity during one of life’s most trying times. The Hospice provider’s employees deliver around-the-clock support with an unmatched style. “You better be in business because you have a heart,” said sales director Whitney Wagner. And AseraCare’s workers have heart. So says Cheryl Volk of Boston, Ind. Both of her parents passed away within six months of each other in 2009 and 2010. AseraCare employees were there to help the couple and their family in the final life transitions. “I couldn’t have done it without them,” Volk said about providing end-of-life care to both parents. “It just kind of ran from one to the other. They are excellent people. They care; they are very sincere people.” That testimony isn’t uncommon for the Hospice service that’s headquartered in Richmond and has been serving a 10-county area in Indiana since May 2007, Wagner said. AseraCare is part of the national Golden Living organization. “Our goal is to help the patient get the best quality of life possible,” she said. Hospice is generally considered for people who are believed to have a terminal illness. “It’s a scary word for some people,” Wagner said. “It doesn’t mean you are necessarily going to die in six months, but we are here for the families and patients as they complete their journey. Benefits may continue indefinitely, as long as there continues to be a reasoned clinical judgement sustaining a prognosis of six months or less. In fact, some patients get a little better with good one-on-one service.” AseraCare also specializes in assisting the patient’s family members. Bereavement counseling is available for more than a year following the passing of a loved one. AseraCare workers have to be strong as well as passionate and compassionate, Wagner said. “To work in Hospice, it takes a really strong person, someone who builds relationships,” she said. “In health care, you have to have a passion ... especially for the geriatric field.” The service encompasses a wide range of skilled workers, including doctors, nurses, home-health aides, spiritual-care advisers and social workers. “We also have a volunteer dog, a pet therapist,” Wagner said. The golden doodle named Jingles is owned by Penny Hester, one of ten volunteers for AseraCare. “She has spent most of her life seeing people in nursing homes. She really has a passion for that level of care,” Wagner said. Jingles has been certified in pet therapy. Hester said her visits with Jingles allow her to
Richard H. Strader of Battle Creek, Mich, Joyce Strader Whitted of Chandler, Ariz.
AseraCare Home Hospice AseraCare Hospice is one of the nation’s premier providers of hospice and palliative care services. We treat each of our patient’s end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support. Our family-centered approach works to ensure that the needs and wishes of both our patients and their family members are met throughout the hospice experience. We provide a wide range of hospice care services that include: Physician, Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Personal Care, Spiritual Care and Volunteer work.
AseraCare Hospice Difference Quick referral time:
Tollfree Phone: 877/234-8583 Richmond Office Phone: 765/962-1949
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After a hospice referral is made to us, we typically admit the patient that same day or within 24 hours.
Daily contact with patients:
Our staff is in daily contact with all home patients, either by scheduled nursing visits or by phone calls to patients not receiving visits that day.
We strive to be present at the end of every hospice journey: This agency welcomes all persons in need of its services and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, source if payment or their ability to pay.
At AseraCare we treat our patients like family. It is a priority that we make every effort to be there to see them and their families through this difficult passage.
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Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
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A smashing variety with the upcoming season
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ivic Hall Performing Arts Center puts on a lot more than popular programs through its Proudly Presenting Series. Each show in the community program series offers an educational outreach component that includes the involvement of students and/or patrons. During the activity, they can talk to the artists before viewing the production. For example, television legend Cindy Williams (“Laverne and Shirley”) and the cast of “Nunset Boulevard” visited with high school drama students before their show last Oct. 13. Similar visits will be the case again for all five of the top-notch shows that will be presented from October to May 2014 in the upcoming 20th season. All shows start at 8 p.m. An hour earlier, invited students and/or patrons get a chance to talk with the performers and discuss their careers in the performing arts. “We’ve already had another show by the time they take the stage,” said Jeffrey Thorne, director of Civic Hall Performing Arts Center. “A lot of people don’t realize we have educational opportunities, also. That’s a big part of our mission.” The sessions might include music students in middle school or high school, members Boys and Girls Clubs or students from the high school lifeskills classes. Performers in the The Broadway Boys did a question-and-answer session and talked about careers in the music industry to 35 students on March 16.
“Each show has a different flavor,” Thorne explained. “The Southern Fried Jazz Band was concerned that New Orleans jazz continues. They said: ‘We don’t want it to be a dying breed.’” The students also get the opportunity to stick around and watch the show. The educational component also includes children’s programs for kindergarten through third grade and for fourth through sixth grades. “We usually do those in the fall,” Thorne said. One for the younger set was “The Ugly Duckling,” done with large puppets which were outlined with illumination. The auditorium was entirely dark. “We had 1,700 students in there for two shows. It was a great performance,” Thorne said. “You worry when you turn off all the lights, but it was really amazing. At the end, the characters came out in costume and showed how it worked.” The science show “Doktor Kaboom!” was done for grades 4-6. “He was very interesting. We received a very good reaction from them (students),” Thorne said. The upcoming season is going to be very versatile, he said. Here’s a look: Oct. 12: “Let’s Hang On: Frankie Valli Tribute”: This show features four men, two women and a live band performing hits from the Four Seasons such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” “It’s all live music and familiar music,” Thorne said. Nov. 23: “Ain’t Misbehavin’”: This award-winning musical will bring a cast of five members
and a live band. It has costumes and sets and 30 musical numbers will be performed. “It’s a truck and bus show,” Thorne said. “It should be a great time.” Dec. 14: “American Big Band: Home for Holidays”: This production will consist of all Christmas music with a Big Band flavor. It will include six singers and dancers performing on stage, plus a full backup band. March 15, 2013: “Grits and Glamour Tour with Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis”: The two country stars will be touring together with a live band. Combined, they have 28 top-10 hit songs. “They are great solo artists,” Thorne said. “We’ve had a lot of male performers (recently). Here we go with two great female performers. If you like country, you’ll love this show.” May 17, 2013: “The Inspiration of Broadway.” This event will feature J. Mark McVey from “Les Miserables” and the inspirational quartet of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. Haase and his group are big in Christian music. “They have performed with The Gaithers and now are doing Broadway music. They are a wonderful quartet,” Thorne said. Songs will include “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Bring Him Home,” and “Old Man River.” The current season ends with a sold-out show on May 18 by the Texas Tenors. “They’re so popular that they’ve been sold out for a month. We have over 100 on standby for tickets,” Thorne said. If you want to make sure to catch all the shows, he said, “season tickets are the best way to go.” Season ticket sales for renewals will start at the end of April. General season ticket sales will start in May. For more information, visit the the Web site at www.civichall.com The hall is at 380 Hub Etchison Parkway.
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center Richmond Community Schools and Civic Hall Associates Proudly Presenting Series 2013-2014 Let's Hang On
pays tribute to one of the greatest vocal groups of all time, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and showcases performances of the Four Seasons mega-hits, performers are backed by a live band. Re-live the classic ‘Jersey Boy’ sound and look. You'll hear “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don't Cry”, “Walk Like a Man”, “I've Got You Under My Skin”, “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You”, “December, 1963”, “Silence Is Golden” and “Let's Hang On” and other popular hits of the 60's and 70's .
New for 2013, the creators of American Big Band bring Big Band holiday favorites to life. Many all–time holiday hits from Bing to Buble’. From the dawn of the Big Band Era…through the decades… into the 21st Century
American Big BandHome for the Holidays
will be at the top of your holiday list. Don’t miss this holiday production at Civic Hall.
Saturday, December 14, 2013 / 8pm
The Inspiration of Broadway
Saturday, October 12, 2013 / 8pm
will be a wonderful evening of vocal music featuring J. Mark McVey from Les Miserables and the inspirational quartet styles of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. Featuring great songs: “Climb Every Mountain”, “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”, “Get Happy”, “Sunrise, Sunset” and many more. This show will be an uplifting night for people of all ages.
You don't have to be a jazz buff to enjoy
Ain't Misbehavin'
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Fats Waller himself you just have to love a good time. Broadway musical encompasses 30 showstopping musical numbers from honky-tonk dives to the Cotton Club, from Tin Pan Alley to The Waldorf. Snazzy period costumes, complete with bowlers and spats and pearls. It's a night of entertainment you won't soon forget.
Saturday, November 23, 2013 / 8pm
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan Saturday, May 17, 2014 / 8pm are currently delighting old and new fans across North America on their highly successful
Grits and Glamour Tour
Veteran recording artists and performers, they grace the country format with style, flair, and undeniable talent, carrying on the legacies of their fathers, late Opry star George Morgan and living legend Mel Tillis. They are backed by some of Nashville’s finest musicians and singers.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 / 8pm
Order your tickets today!
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Civic Hall Performing Arts Center 380 Hub Etchison Parkway Richmond, Indiana 47374
This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, which is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from the Indiana Arts Commission. These attractions are also made possible, in part, with support from the Community Foundation of Randolph County, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Further funding has been provided through the generosity of our Sponsors: Richmond Community Schools, The Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation, KICKS 96 (WQLK-FM and WHON-AM), Wayne County Foundation, ThinkTV, Indiana Public Radio, Whitewater Broadcasting (1490 WKBV and G101-3 radio). Co-sponsors include: First Bank Richmond, Earlham College, Belden, U.S. Bank, Palladium-Item, Paust Printers, Wayne Bank and Trust Co., Dr. William H. Toedebusch, Dr. J. Michael and Nancy Perez and Family, Reid Hospital and Health Care Services, West End Bank, S. B., and the City of Richmond.
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Friends Fellowship Community has a brand new website
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www.ffcinc.org Our new website gives you the opportunity to see...
Six Levels of Accommodations
From our Home Page, begin exploring the wonderful Community we have here and get a real feel for retirement living. Of course we want you to visit us in person – there is nothing like seeing our Community for yourself – but we do provide plenty of photos to view on the new website. Since we are owned and operated locally and not part of a large corporation of senior living communities, we choose our photo uploads for the website, and they are ever-changing and delightful. Speaking of which, check out the “What’s New at FFC” section on the Home Page to peruse the weekly postings. Please take a look at our six levels of accommodations that we have available here by viewing the Residency Options. We are a Continuing Care Retirement Community and can provide all the future care one might need. If you are ready to have a carefree existence, to say goodbye to cooking and cleaning, to have someone else care for the lawn and shovel the snow, then we have wonderful options for you today! Click on the Amenities button and see what we have available at Friends Fellowship Community right on the premises. View photos of our beautiful Wellness Center and our exquisite grounds, learn about our restaurant-style dining rooms, read about what our Life Enhancement team is providing for our residents in the way of activities and entertainment, check out the Therapy Room, and the list goes on and on. We encourage you to click not only the button for Amenities, but view the online Events Calendar as well. It’s up-to-the-minute information about where, when and what’s happening at FFC. It may even entice you to move sooner rather than later!
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“What’s New at FFC”
We invite you to read About Us! Here is an opportunity to meet key members of our management staff and trustees, discover interesting histories about several of our residents, and get a good feel for our beautiful campus by clicking on the Facilities Map tab. From this button, one can also view our Photo Galleries, read what real residents have to say about life at FFC, take a look at our monthly newsletter What’s Happening and scroll through our Frequently Asked Questions section. We may be able to answer some questions that you didn’t even know you had! We’ve made it quite easy to contact us – by clicking on Contact Us! Of course, all the traditional methods are still in use, but we also offer a simple way to send us a message online. We check messages frequently, so expect an answer from us if you write. If you are interested in pursuing employment in a healthcare facility, click on the Employment Opportunities button to see what positions are currently available. It’s a great place to work! We have also included in our website a section about our Endowment Fund. We are a financially secure, faith-based corporation, and we strive to continually make improvements to the living environment we provide to our residents. And just for your convenience, we have included a section in our website about Resources…local resources such as nearby colleges and theaters as well as local attractions such as the Whitewater Gorge and the
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e are so pleased to have a new website to share our Community with you! In today’s busy world, we want to make it easy for people to “check us out” and get as much information as possible before even picking up the phone or making an appointment to get personally acquainted with us. Just like that saying years ago to “let your fingers do the walking” regarding the telephone directory, that can be done today, plus much more, with our very helpful website. It is our intent for prospective residents to be able to see what we have for sale, view actual photos of accommodations, and also be aware of the monthly fees and costs for everything we have to offer.
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1831
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1175 N. A Street Richmond, IN 47374
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George Riggle Gary Riggle
J.M. Hutton & Co., Inc.
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Established 1939 Family Owned & Operated 170 Ft. Wayne Ave. Richmond, IN 47374
800-521-0529 sales@riscoinc.com
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Carroll Electric, Inc
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Lockout Service Out of Town Service
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A1 Lock & Safe Shop
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Serving our community for more than 69 years!
Excavating Contractors & Dumpster Rentals
3436 Chester Blvd.
1005 South ‘Q’ Street (765) 962-3577
Established 1944
Established 1940
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Established 1920
Transfer & Storage ICE MC-79658 Atlas Van Lines
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1117 North E St. & 1501 South 8th St. Richmond, IN
Established 1912
Established 1902 Established 1910
Established 1845 Established 1891
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Established 1977 Established 1979 Established 1980 Established 1980 Established 1983 Established 1985 COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR MASTER CERTIFIED
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Corder’s Car Care, Inc.
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HAAGER'S AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE
501 S. 5th St. Richmond, IN 47374
Owners: Pete & Annabelle Haager
(765) 966-2008
805 Sim Hodgin Pkwy.
OWNERS: MIKE & JAMIE CORDER
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Dr. Erica Kretchman
For this Reid physician, diabetes care is personal By Leigh Wilkins
Erica Kretchman, D.O., vividly remembers the day she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a week before her 16th birthday, and the news came as a shock. “I had spent the whole summer having fun with my friends, and all of a sudden I needed to check my blood sugar levels, give myself insulin injections and follow a restrictive diet,� Dr. Kretchman says. “It was traumatic for me and my family.� The experience was life changing, but it also inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Today, Dr. Kretchman is an endocrinologist at Reid Endocrinology Center, where about 60 percent of her patients have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Her goal is to help them take control of their health so that they can live a full life and avoid complications. For type 1 diabetics, the challenge is to monitor their blood sugar levels closely and administer insulin as needed. That’s because their pancreas no longer produces insulin, the hormone responsible for processing sugars. If left untreated, type 1 diabetes can cause a potentially life-threatening condition caused ketoacidosis. People with type 2 diabetes face a different challenge. Their pancreas does produce insulin, but their body is resistant
to it. This results in high levels of blood sugar, which over time can stress the heart, liver and other organs. Type 2 diabetics must monitor their blood sugar and also follow a restricted diet, exercise regularly and, in some cases, take insulin or medication to
control their symptoms. “Since I have diabetes myself, I can really relate to my patients’ frustrations and fears,� Dr. Kretchman says. “I stress to them that diabetes doesn’t have to run their life. They are going to face challenges — I still do, and I’m a doctor. But the resources are available for them to live and live well with diabetes.� People with type 2 diabetes often can get the support they need from their primary care physician, Dr. Kretchman adds. She recommends that they see an endocrinologist when they are having difficulty gaining control over their blood sugar levels or experiencing complications. She explains that patients with type 1 diabetes usually do best when they are under the care of an endocrinologist, who can keep them informed about new technologies and treatment strategies that are unique to their condition. Dr. Kretchman works at Reid Endocrinology Center, 1050 Reid Parkway in Richmond. In addition to treating diabetes, she also cares for patients with other diseases of the endocrine system such as thyroid and adrenal disorders. For more information or to make an appointment, call 765-935-8941.
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