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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME Are the arts in Greenwood underground? I think it is fair to say that, Orchestra. Johnette Cruz shares with us the details of Series 317, our connection to the ISO and an opportunity to hear a great like so many of the finer things in the city, Greenwood does not symphony without having to deal with the city traffic. wear their “arts on their sleeve.” This month we are celebrating the art of Greenwood in many forms. Finally, we are proud that that one the work of one of our photographers, James Eickman, will be on display at the Our cover highlights the Greater Greenwood Arts Council and Greenwood Public Library throughout the month of January. His its mission “To advance and promote the visual, performing, and photos of the homeless of Indianapolis, and elsewhere, bring us literary arts in the Greater Greenwood Community.” The group insight to a world we often overlook. James looks it straight in the actively works to bring art into the public square and to help raise eyes and his camera does not blink. the awareness of artists in our community. Meanwhile, the Southside Art League, Inc. (SALI) complements its efforts with a slightly more “hands-on” approach. SALI offers classes and workshops to allow all citizens to express their artistic side in a variety of media, from oil on canvas to quilting. In addition, SALI sponsors a local gallery featuring a different artist each month.

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Connecting to community allows people to feel united, joined and combined for a common cause. In Greenwood, the Greater Greenwood Arts Council strives to connect the community around them in order to improve quality of life and promote a more artistic cultural environment. By doing so through art, Greenwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness of the arts is expanded and explored by people of all ages.

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Mayo Clinic researchers reported, “The paradoxical findings do not mean carrying excess weight is good for heart patients. But they do suggest that better ways of measuring obesity are needed.”

Thought this before? “I wish I was still at my 18-year-old body weight.” First, that is a lot of mental anguish to place on yourself. Second, it is more important to have healthy habits, even with more pounds, then to struggle for your 18-year-old ultra thin body. In fact, underweight people have higher mortality than overweight people do. Surprised? National studies, Mayo Clinic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reviews of Body Mass Index (BMI, weight to height ratio) and mortality, have shown subjects with a BMI of 25-29.9, which is consider overweight, live longer than a very low BMI <18.5. In fact, the overweight subjects had a significant decrease risk of death and possible protection against mortality from all causes. Furthermore a BMI of 30-34.9, which is considered class I obesity, as well, did not have an increase death rate, although a mortality protection was not shown. Subjects with a BMI of >35, class II and III obesity, did have a higher mortality rate just as their counter underweight subjects. In addition, if you are a diabetic, the stats do not hold true for you, a diabetic that is overweight or obese has a higher mortality rate than normal weight subjects.

THE ANSWER MAY LIE IN MUSCLE MASS! BMI does not distinguish muscle weight from fat weight. Since muscle weights more than fat- overweight BMI patients may have increase muscle mass, than the lower BMIs. According to the Mayo Clinic, having more muscle mass over body fat leads to a longer life and possibly the reason why overweight patients have decrease mortality. Alternative measurements, such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio could be a better determinant than BMI. Therefore, you CAN be healthy and have a BMI in the overweight category — as long as you have healthy habits such as exercising, a healthy diet, no smoking, no excessive alcohol or drugs. Remember the biggest cut to an individual’s life span is being sedentary. A sedentary lifestyle negatively affects all your systems from head to toe. So dig out the yoga pants! Bury the thought of wishing you fit in them, like you did when you were 18. Instead embrace being more healthy in 2015!

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It caught me off guard. Truly, I thought I could stay the course. After all, I have for six and a half years. What a surprise to observe my objectivity swirl away, like numerous others of my ilk in their robust middle age years! I am not talking about politics (in this era of vitriolic “conversations”?!) nor the economic forecast, nor even who should win television’s latest version of some type of American Idol. However, this admittedly is a subjective topic; this is about my grandkids. Thus far, I had restrained the urge to brag up a storm about them to anyone within a hundred yards. I felt rather smug. I was not like those other grandparents who rambled on and on about their little treasures. I remained aloof and fairly muted. (Do I hear coughing in the background?)

However, on returning from a trip to the West Coast to see my 2-year-old granddaughter Alice, and meet her 3-month-old sister, I slipped up. I took digital photos. Normally, digital pictures are pleasant to see but do not stir up my grand-maternal emotions. Then I made a mistake. I had a handful of them printed at my favorite camera store. Once those pictures touched my hands and seized my eyes, my emotions jumped into overdrive. I promptly had hundreds more printed. Now I am mailing them to nearly every relative in the country and even to a few overseas. And those are only the photos of two of my six grand treasures. My consolation? I am helping the economy. As the owner of the camera store said, “Grandmothers keep us in business.” Indeed! Tia Nielsen is a freelance writer living in Greenwood who specializes in feature profiles and loves music, history and her grandchildren. You can reach her at Tia@tiaconnects.com.

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Connecting Through Art - GREENWOOD ARTS COUNCIL -

Writer / Jessica Pflumm . Photographer / Forrest Mellott

Connecting to community allows people to feel united, joined and combined for a common cause. In Greenwood, the Greater Greenwood Arts Council (GGAC) strives to connect the community around them in order to improve quality of life and promote a more artistic cultural environment. By doing so through art, Greenwood’s awareness of the arts is expanded and explored by people of all ages. Founded in 2009 with a common desire to bring awareness and interest in the arts, GGAC connects its community in several different ways. GGAC provides workshops for local artists, showcases Indiana artists, promotes high school art exhibits and often has a presence at other community events. By planning local art centered workshops, residents of Greenwood — and potentially surrounding areas — exposes many to visual and auditory arts beyond their current experience. Karen Wilkerson, the current president of the GGAC, has been working with the organization for the past few years. Karen has

always admired and valued art as part of her family’s life and has two children active in the arts — a daughter who is a dancer and actress, and a son who teaches music. Being a retired English teacher, Wilkerson understands the importance of integrating art into all of our lives, into our education and sees it as part of our overall humanity. Her leadership is fundamental to the GGAC as she provides strategic direction towards completing key goals that set the foundation for GGAC and will ensure a successful future for GGAC. She works hard to ensure the board of GGAC is focused on setting realistic goals and attainable program objectives. One of the largest ways GGAC promotes the arts is through their day, “Arts Alive!” Hosted every other year in April, this event focuses on local artists from Greenwood, while providing free workshops and demos for people of all ages. Specific to children, this all day event teaches kids about art, dance and music and often introduces them to local artists. It also promotes themes of what is going on in the Greenwood art community. This past year, the Arts Alive! event was coupled with the unveiling of the sculptures on the Polk Hill Trail off Smith Valley Road.

Karen Wilkerson and Patti Paris Owens display the winning entry and how it appears on the wine label. 8 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / JANUARY 2015 / atGreenwood.com

Sandy Spencer, Linda Gallman, Jenny Rachenstein, Karen Wilkerson gather at Art Uncorked!

The award winning label as seen on the wine bottle.

Last year’s winner, Mary Ann Richards with this year’s winner Patti Paris Owens.

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Patti Paris Owens and Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers showcase the winning entry. Through a national call out for sculptures, the GGAC committee voted and blindly and coincidentally selected a Greenwood artist and his sculptures. Partnering with the Parks and Recreation department for this unveiling, the community rallied around having these beautiful sculptures as a “gateway into our community and a way to make a statement to our visitors,” stated Wilkerson. With the past two Arts Alive! events being successful, the overall value placed on arts has gone up in the past several years, which is in part due to promoting the arts through events such as this exciting day.

ART UNCORKED!

Their annual event and the sole fundraiser for the GGAC is “Art Uncorked!” Collaborating with Mallow Run Winery, the experience includes an invitation to all Indiana artists to create a wine label for a new wine each year. Both the winning label and the new wine are unveiled at this annual evening of celebration. In its third year, this year’s winner was Bargersville resident Patti Paris Owens. Introduced Saturday, December 6, the new wine is a red blend. The Greater Greenwood Arts Council is thankful for the ongoing support of local businesses and organizations, including partnerships with the Greenwood Public Library, Mallow Run Winery and the Mayor’s office. The GGAC is always seeking new partnerships and will allow anyone to promote an art-centered

event on their website via their calendar (greenwoodarts.org/ calendar). If you would like to add an event to the calendar, please send information via email to info@greenwoodarts.org. Volunteer opportunities are available for the various GGAC events. They are striving to find ways they can better serve our Greenwood community. Members meet once a month to discuss open items and how they can become better involved in the Greenwood community. To learn more or to become involved with this outstanding cultural organization, please contact the GGAC at greenwoodarts.org/contact, or go to their “Get Involved” link via their website at greenwoodarts.org/volunteer. GREATER GREENWOOD ARTS COUNCIL P.O. Box 1420 Greenwood, IN 46142 Facebook: Greater Greenwood Arts Council Twitter: GreenwoodArts Contact: infogreenwoodarts.org

New to Indiana, Jessica Pflumm has fallen in love with all things south side. She lives with her hard-working husband Matt, outdoor-loving daughter Phoebe and enjoys antiquing, bulldogs, traveling and especially healthy cooking and baking.

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Writer / Leigh Lawson . Photographer / James Eichelman

Greenwood’s Main Street Grille is becoming a favorite place to gather with friends for exceptional food and a relaxing environment. Local resident and experienced restaurateur Craig Spencer recently purchased the business at the corner of Main and Emerson. Craig is committed to gaining a strong reputation and making it a premier neighborhood destination, by providing gourmet food and frequently optimizing the offerings of local vendors for ingredients. The chef developed the menu to be an upscale version of American pub cuisine. The food is delicious and the restaurant has already established a growing community of loyal patrons. From the appetizers like zesty Dragon Fingers and the spicy Kickin’ Shrimp to the main courses like the delectable tenderloin sandwich and the best hamburger to be found on the south side, the menu offers something for everyone. Spencer is also currently looking to expand the dessert menu with the collaboration of a local bakery. In keeping with his local focus, Spencer is bringing artisan beers from nearby breweries. Sun King, Taxman and Scarlet Lane are just a few of the offerings. Planning is underway for beer-tasting events for connoisseurs and those who just enjoy something new. You will be able to find the dates on their Facebook page. Jim Hummel is a true fan and regular at Main Street Grille. He enjoys the vast selection of beer and the friendly environment, and calls it, “The Cheers of Greenwood.” On the next bar stool, Stan Moore shares that he loves the food and the smoke-free atmosphere

and appreciates being able to come to eat, watch a game on one of the many televisions, including one with a 70-inch screen, and not leaving with the smell of smoke. Both men give high praise for their new favorite place to dine and relax. While there is the pub atmosphere, Main Street Grille is also family friendly. Nicole Freese and Leslie Rickard enjoyed their meals while Freese’s young daughters delighted in having grilled cheese sandwiches. Freese expressed her appreciation of the variety of choices for her daughters. Both women are residents outside of the Greenwood area and felt that the food is definitely worth the drive. They aren’t the only ones that are making the drive. It is drawing fans from Mooresville, Franklin and other surrounding communities. Spencer is proud of the changes and the growth of Main Street Grille. When asked what is highest on the list of which he is proud he answers without hesitation that it is his staff. They embraced Spencer and his family when they purchased the establishment in October 2014. They are hardworking and committed to providing a high standard of customer service. They have made the transition of ownership and all of the success possible. It truly feels like the ideal family establishment.

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Life is a series of choices, each climbing to a different height, twisting their way to a position in the sun, like tree limbs branching out. Sometimes homelessness is not cured as easily as the bruises face. In time, the bruises will but the scars that are deeper

a choice or can be on this young man’s heal and fade away, will last forever.

This young man would not engage in conversation so I am at a loss for his back story. However, there is a lost look in his eyes that the bruises, like life, are fading.

Kean, a 35-year-old, has truly a very sad story. He suffers from diabetes and has one partial leg amputation from last October; the other leg is scheduled to be removed this August. He wore a heavy coat and had another covering his legs despite being 81 degrees outside. He is very soft spoken, permitting you to lean in when you speak with him. I asked if he was homeless and he told me that he has “places to stay.” I found him in a wheelchair in an alley off Monument Circle. Perhaps this is one of the places he stays. I shook his hand and told him that I wished him well, to be safe and that I would pray for him. 12 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / JANUARY 2015 / atGreenwood.com

LIFE ON THE EDGE An Exhibition

Writer / Katie Burrell . Photographer / James Eickman

James Eickman let a single cup of coffee ruin his vacation several years ago, but is making up for it by shining light into the lives of others. Ten years ago, he and his wife walked into a quick service restaurant during a vacation in San Francisco. He witnessed a homeless man attempt to purchase a meal, but walked out with only a cup of coffee because that was all he could afford.

Now, he takes very intimate, personal pictures of the homeless in Indianapolis and other cities he visits during his travels. Although he began with no purpose for the images, he felt compelled to take them after his trip to San Francisco.

WHY PHOTOS OF THE HOMELESS?

Eickman’s approach is unique. He captures these images from the inside of homeless “There my wife and I are spending thousands camps. His knowledge of the specific of dollars on this trip, and all he wanted was a camps in Indianapolis ranges from how safe meal,” Eickman said. “It haunted me the rest they are to who lives there. He brings his of the trip and ever since.” acquaintances coats, blankets and gloves, and he remembers them by name. When a newcomer turns up, he introduces himself Eickman is a retired photographer. What and his mission. he once used as a steady, bountiful source of income has turned into mission. He "I always ask: permission to photograph gave up photography 30 years ago and recently purchased another camera with the someone, Eickman said. “When they ask why and what are you going to do with it, I’d intention of shooting for passion, not for say ‘I don’t know.’” money.

Recently Eickman found his answer. Six months ago, a fellow photographer asked him to open an exhibit with her. It was then Eickman realized why he spent countless hours and hundreds of dollars to collect hundreds of images: “To raise a voice and a face for the homeless.” Rhonda Clark approached Eickman because of the impact the images had on those who see them and because some are simply, as Eickman recalled Clark saying, “difficult to look at.” The exhibit will travel to the Greenwood Public Library January 3 and stay there until the end of the month. It features 25 images Eickman has captured at homeless camps in five different states. Some of the images will have stories attached to them, and some of them will tell their stories without words. The one thing Eickman hopes to convey is that judging a person for being homeless isn’t going to solve the problem.

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His street name is “50 cent.” I asked him if that was because he liked the rapper by that name. He explained that people on the street call him that because when he begs for change, he asks for “fifty cent.” He had never heard of the rapper.

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He has seen drug deals, met ex-convicts and others who hit financial hardship too difficult to overcome. Nevertheless, he listens to their stories just the same. “Maybe two weeks ago, they had a job,” he said. “Maybe they are senior citizens and Social Security doesn’t take care of all the bills.” Others, he said, don’t fit always fit the homeless stereotype. He recently met Robert at a homeless camp. He was freshly shaved, dressed in nice hiking boots and a North Face fleece. Eickman assumed he was there to help, but he later found out that Robert was living there. “Someone can work in information technology, have a $100,000 job and be homeless within weeks of losing their job,” he said. For those who have a troubled pass, Eickman has learned that there are connections to be made. Those with alcohol and drug problems could be self-medicating a mental illness. They could be homeless because of the mental illness or because of the addiction. Others may have ended up on the wrong side of the law; and although the crime may not have been that bad, it is still difficult to find a job. Despite having different backgrounds, the homeless community is one that watches out for one another. Eickman tries to keep a stockpile of blankets and coats in his truck, so when he came across Michael, he offered him some. Michael told Eickman that he didn’t want to take more than he could use, but some gloves would be nice because his hands were so cold. He told Eickman to take the blankets down the road to some other people who needed them more. “The homeless people are that way. They share among themselves,” he said. “It’s quite enlightening.”

A young woman who has hopes of getting off the streets someday by finding a single room where it’s safe. The room would cost only $10 per night.

YOU CAN’T SAVE EVERYONE

Despite his efforts to help, Eickman doesn’t expect to save anyone and is careful not to get too close. “When I give him a blanket, I know he’s going to go back to his tent. He’s still going to be cold all night. He’s going to be cold until next spring,” he said. atGreenwood.com / JANUARY 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 15

This is Kevin, one of the few remaining Korean War veterans. He was 16 years old when he enlisted for the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea June 25, 1950 as part of the 1501st Special Platoon. His united consisted of 36 infintarymen and 1 dog. They were nicknamed “Assassin Special Unit.”

Therefore, since he can’t change the face of homelessness, he is using his actions and his talents to share it with others. It’s up to his audience to decide how it moves them to take action. The Edge is the featured exhibition at the Greenwood Public Library during the month of January. Eickman and guest speaker Maurice Young will be present from 5 to 7:30 p.m. January 6 for a special “Meet the Artist” event. Maurice Young, also known as “The Mayor,” made headlines in 2013 when the city shut down a homeless camp beneath the CSX railroad tracks on Davidson Street in Indianapolis. For more information about Eickman’s work, visit his Facebook page, bit.ly/fb_the_edge.

The weapon of the day was an M2 Carbine, which Kevin claims to have used to cut the life short for a Chinese officer. That’s what he was trained to do. At 81-years-old, Kevin now sits in a motorized wheel chair at the corner of Meridian and Washington streets and begs for a dollar. I shook his hand, thanked him for his service and gave him a dollar. In turn, he gave me a salute.

Katie Burrell has been a south-sider most of her life. She enjoys being part of a small community in a big city full of life and culture. She is a runner, writer and nature-lover. There is nothing she loves more than a nice, quiet afternoon at home with her husband and two beautiful, energetic sons.

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arts and music programs in their high schools and enthusiasm for collaborating with the ISO. In order to attract new patrons The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is known for its musical, to classical music, the ISO is committed to not only perform in creative talent and artistry. Founded in 1930, the ISO became an more communities, but immerse ourselves in more places,” says Di organization that rapidly grew into one of the nation’s renowned Santo. “We must dispel the myth that classical music is only for a orchestras. The last half of 2014 became even more exciting when certain audience. It’s music – the universal language – and not just the ISO launched the new 317 Series, bringing orchestra concerts for a select group of people. The art we make onstage is portable, and programs to communities and schools outside of Indianapolis, so to speak, so we must go where our communities are and take which meant bringing their talent to Avon and the Greater advantage of the incredible, new venues all over the city, within our Greenwood area. The ISO performed in November at Center Grove schools and churches." High School and will be making their second debut to Johnson County Thursday, February 26 at Mount Pleasant Christian Both Di Santo and Beth Outland, the vice president, community Church. The concert features Gershwin’s “Concerto in F,” Copland’s engagement and strategic innovation for the ISO see a huge beautifully adventurous “Appalachian Spring” and John Adams’ potential in the greater Greenwood area. Di Santo says. “We have upbeat composition “Lollapalooza.” strong arts support among residents and an excellent arts and music program at Center Grove High School. As the ISO considered Jessica Di Santo, the director of communications for the where to start the new 317 Series, the greater Greenwood area Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra explained how the series came quickly rose to the top. The ISO has had a long relationship into fruition. “The 317 Series was a collective idea among ISO staff with many of the schools in Johnson County, serving them with that began with the question, ‘how do we reach more communities ISO Discovery Concerts and teachers’ workshops. This kind which are currently underserved by the ISO?’ The scope of the of commitment to providing a high quality well rounded arts initiative then grew to identifying which communities had a strong education experience makes these areas an ideal place.” atGreenwood.com / JANUARY 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 25

Outland also acknowledges, “The performing and visual arts are an important part of a vibrant and thriving community. It is clear that the Greater Greenwood area is striving to attract residents and businesses by offering a great quality of life. The ISO wants to support Johnson County’s efforts by making outstanding music experiences available close to home. This provides opportunities for families to enjoy concerts together, students studying music to have access to high-level professionals and the community to become a destination for people who love and value the arts." Brian Tabor, worship arts pastor of Mount Pleasant Christian Church, is both honored and overwhelmed at the opportunity to host an ISO event at the church. “We are thrilled to have the chance to work with such incredible talent and introduce a different form of music to the community of the greater Greenwood area. As a church, our worship staff is heavily involved in the planning and execution of music for all weekend services so personally I’m looking forward to meeting professional musicians and seeing their craft firsthand. We welcome the ISO to our campus, and people who experience a program like this for the first time will be blown away.” Di Santo thinks that the 317 Series is off to a fabulous start and is very pleased with the attendance of their events thus far. “We are

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GREENWOOD AREA FOOD PANTRIES SERVE THOSE IN NEED

L-R: Katy Edwards Carries in a Donation to Living Bread . Audrey Harris (left), Administrative Assistant and Sharen Trahan (right), Volunteer at Unpack Donations at Living Bread . Volunteers at Our Lady of Greenwood Food Pantry (from left to right) Carol McQuilkin, Deb Frank, Gartien Desaeger and Janet Corlette . Joseph Wheeler (left) and Donna Meyer (right) Gratefully Load Their Cars at Our Lady of Greenwood. 32 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / JANUARY 2015 / atGreenwood.com

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In the aftermath of the holiday season, most people tend to go back to their busy lives and their normal routines. Unfortunately, for those who deal with making ends meet, the worries of having enough food to put on the table resume. The needs of these families continue, even after the season of giving is over. In the Greenwood community however, the spirit of caring about others never ends as donations from individuals and businesses manage to keep 10 area food pantries stocked with supplies throughout the winter months.

Ricky Hayes, the social service coordinator Salvation Army, attributes the increase of those needing assistance to many people being out of work for an extended time. He has also seen an increase in single mothers with several children to feed. He related, “I have seen women just break down and cry out of relief that they would be able to feed their kids for a few days.”

PANTRIES STOCKED FROM SEVERAL PLACES At least once a week, almost all the food pantries in Greenwood drive a truck to Midwest Food Bank in Indianapolis. This large charitable organization has several locations in the United States. Its mission is THE NEED CONTINUES TO INCREASE to alleviate hunger by distributing foodstuff The workers and volunteers of area food donations it receives from individual donors, pantries agree that the need for the services manufacturers, distributors, grocers and provided by their organizations seems to food drives to nonprofits who apply to be increasing. Christ United Methodist be beneficiaries of its services. Two other Church began a food pantry eight years Indianapolis agencies that some Greenwood ago and served about 12 families per week. food pantries work with are Gleaners Food Now they supply aid to an average of 50 Bank and Second Helpings. Gleaners families each week and had to turn 30 away collaborates with businesses such a Kroger the week before Thanksgiving. Likewise, and Walmart and maintains a “Fresh Room” His Hand Extended, located in the Trinity stocked with perishable goods that area Broadcasting Network television station, has charities can visit once or twice a week. seen their numbers grow. Station manager Second wholesalers also donate perishable Mark Crouch remembers, “In 1989 the food that Helpings distributes. In addition, food pantry consisted of an emergency box the food pantries apply for grants, and the of food kept by the door in case a needy two Catholic based pantries, Our Lady of person came looking for assistance. These Greenwood and Saints Francis and Claire’s days, between 600 and 700 people a week Harvest Food Pantry receive assistance are helped and we have had to stop taking from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. people from Marion County in order to Local businesses such as Little Caesars and make sure they can meet the demands of Papa John’s also step up to the plate with local residents.” donations.

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Food drives sponsored by schools and businesses as well as individual gifts of money and canned goods all aid in keeping the different pantries supplied. Karen Kelley, the volunteer manager at The Social in Greenwood commented, “Sometimes we don’t have a lot, but we give people what we can.”

MAINTAINING THE DIGNITY Each food pantry operates slightly differently, but all seek to maintain the dignity of their visitors. While the majority is housed inside the organization that sponsors them, the congregation of Mount Pleasant Church raised enough funds to house their

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pantry, Living Bread, in a separate building. There, after a short devotional time, patrons use a point system to choose food in their “shop.” Most of the agencies assign a volunteer to accompany the recipient while they pick out their foodstuffs. These volunteers make suggestions and answer questions that might come up. Nancy Kilroy, the assistant coordinator of the pantry at Our Lady of Greenwood, often supplies printed recipes or suggestions for food substitutions such as Greek yogurt for sour cream. Regardless of the different procedures each maintains, the people who benefit from their services are grateful. As Joseph Wheeler and Donna Meyer were loading their cars at Our Lady of Greenwood, they voiced their thanks. Wheeler, who has been fighting colon cancer for two years, has been unable to work and feeding three teenage boys has been a struggle. Meyer, a single mom with two teenagers, is struggling to get back on her feet after a leg injury forced her to quit working. SUPPORT OF THE GREENWOOD COMMUNITY Greenwood food pantries agree that without the backing of the community, they would not be able to carry out their mission. Ricky Hayes of the Salvation Army commented, “This could not be done without the support of our area churches.” Agencies interviewed noted that donations from within their individual organizations were the foundation of their charity. Each remarked that while they can never receive enough canned food, things like detergent and person hygiene items are always needed. Finally, of course, without the help of dedicated volunteers, these organizations would not be able to keep serving those needing their assistance in the Greenwood community. Julie Yates is a former teacher and current food blogger, Yates Yummies. She enjoys sharing quick, easy and healthy recipes with people who love to cook. Visit her blog at yatesyummies.blogspot.com.

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GREENWOOD E-TAILER EYES UNTAPPED MARKET IN PRESCRIPTION GLASSES

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Writer & Photographer / Rick Ramirez

When it comes to picking out eyewear, most usually think of going to the eye doctor and trying one a few pairs. But one company is changing the way people will buy their eyewear. The fast-growing Greenwood company One Click Ventures just launched a prescription eyewear brand named Felix+Iris. The owners, Randy and Angie Stocklin, already have successful websites selling sunglasses. Now they and other investors are betting that convenience and low cost will lure prescription eyewear customers to their new e-commerce site. “Felix is Latin for happy and Iris of course is part of the eye. So it stands for happy eyes,” said Angie Stocklin, at the product line’s launch party in Downtown Indianapolis in October. “This is a $20 billion market but so far only about 3 percent is online,” said Randy Stocklin. The company touts a savings of up to half when buying from their site as opposed to visiting a prescription eyewear store. Prices range from $119-$299, with more than one hundred types of frames named after communities in Indiana. Fitting is the biggest hurdle. However, the Felix+Iris brand steers customers to a “Fit Kit,” where the online user answers several questions about the look, feel and size of what they want. Then the

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site renders several options based on those answers. Shipping is free, including returns if they don’t fit or the customer isn’t happy with them. You can find their collection on three websites: FelixandIris.com Readers.com Sunglasswarehouse.com Rick Ramirez is a longtime TV news producer who now owns a media business in the Indianapolis area. Rick has served on committees in his community and is currently president of the Red Alert Robotics Team in Center Grove. Rick lives in Greenwood with his wife Julie and son Tom.

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Hidden in the puzzle are words that are associated with the winter season. Words may appear in a straight line in any direction.

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34. TEN INCHES

37. VISIBILITY

40. WIND CHILL

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RESOLVE. RESOLUTE. RESOLUTION The turn of the year brings these words to the forefront of our mind. We include them in our vocabulary more so at the end or start of a year. These are similar words and the definitions build on each one. Here’s a quick reference of their definitions from Ninjawords.com: Resolve: ( verb) To find a resolution to (a problem). To solve again. (noun) Determination, will power. Resolute: ( adjective) Firm, unyielding, determined. Resolution: (noun) A strong will, determination. The state of being resolute. As we take inventory of 2014, we recall our experiences, the good, the bad and possibly one we wish we could forget. What did we resolve to do in 2014? Were we successful? Now we are in 2015. Did we make a resolution for 2015? Better diet? Work out more? Spend less, save more? It doesn’t matter what we resolve to do, it’s whether we truly have the determination to follow through on that commitment. When we make resolutions, we should be realistic with what we actually can do. Stretch the goal a little but not too far, where it becomes unattainable. If you establish a goal or resolution that is broad or undefined, it will be difficult to measure your progress. The resolution will be null and void before the end of the first quarter of 2015. Does this sound familiar? Your goal must me be measurable and attainable. No one likes feeling as if they fell short and let someone down. Why do we do that to ourselves? I am not sure what my resolution(s) would be for 2015 while writing this column, but I do know one. Our family is discussing what

we want to do for vacations over the next couple of years. The places we would like to see, the experiences we would like to share and the memories to create before our kids are out of school. To that end, I resolve to save more specifically for the vacations we want to enjoy. Here’s the plan that I am going to use for 2015. You may have seen this plan before. It’s simple and it takes a step each week toward and lasts all year. The week number of the year determines the dollars to save. Week 1 = $1, week 21 = $21, week 46 = $46 and so on. If we want to have these experiences, we need to be more aggressive than that. The twist is we will multiply our savings amount by the number of people in our home, which is 4. Now that makes week 21’s contribution to savings to $84 and week 46 would be $184. I will create a way to measure this on my site as well as add a postscript to my column on occasion. I hope you will consider creating your own savings plan, but customize it to fit your household needs. Determine what will be the purpose of the plan. Is it to fund an emergency account or college? It’s a good way to make savings a focus in your weekly plan and planning how to spend your paycheck. We resolved a problem (the desire to travel more) and now we have a plan. We will need to be resolute in achieving the goal. Best wishes to all and the resolutions of 2015; may they all be achieved. Cheers! Kate is a financial expert of what to do and not do with money as well as owner of 4 Walls Financial, A Coaching Focused Company. She has attended and completed Dave Ramsey’s Counselor Training. Follow Kate on Twitter @katerhoten, reach out to her via email at kate.4walls@gmail.com or visit 4wallsmoneycoach.com. Feel free to share ideas or questions for future articles.

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VACATION SAVINGS RESOLUTION FOR A FAMILY OF 4 Week # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Amt/Person $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 $21 $22 $23 $24 $25 $26 $27 $28 $29 $30 $31 $32 $33 $34 $35 $36 $37 $38 $39 $40 $41 $42 $43 $44 $45 $46 $47 $48 $49 $50 $51 $52

GRAND TOTAL

Our Total $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 $24 $28 $32 $36 $40 $44 $48 $52 $56 $60 $64 $68 $72 $76 $80 $84 $88 $92 $96 $100 $104 $108 $112 $116 $120 $124 $128 $132 $136 $140 $144 $148 $152 $156 $160 $164 $168 $172 $176 $180 $184 $188 $192 $196 $200 $204 $208

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