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Here at Floyd Memorial, we are very proud of the good work we do. And we are
especially pleased to have been named as a Best Regional Hospital in Southern Indiana
by U.S. News & World Report three years in a row, and recognized as high performing
in two specialty areas: Gastroenterology and Pulmonology. We are also proud to be
named one of the top ten hospitals in all of Indiana. Being included on this prestigious
list is a great honor, but our most important award is the one that comes from serving
you, our neighbors in Southern Indiana and Louisville.
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in THIS issue
January/February 2014
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Get healthy in
Southern Indiana
Better fnancial health with the BBB • 16
Behind the scenes at
Westmoreland Pharmacy • 24
Medication problem solvers • 36
Your health: a community endeavor • 38
A push for healthier kids • 42
Saving lives one stretch at a time • 44
32
2014 wedding
know-how
Top 10 non-church wedding
destinations • 12
A wedding photographer tell-all • 32
Mark Bliss talks weddings • 34
38
Also in this issue!
A walk in the garden with Bob Hill • 9
For Love of the Kitchen • 10
Finding hope at Jacob’s Well • 20
The McDonald family:
A Southern Indiana success• 28
Flashback photo • 48
Everyday Adventures • 50
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from the EDITOR
Southern
IndIana Living
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2014
VOL. 7, ISSUE 1
PUBLISHER |
Karen Hanger
karen@silivingmag.com
EDITOR IN CHIEF &
CREATIVE DIRECTOR |
Abby Laub
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COPY EDITOR | Jenna Esarey
CONTRIBUTORS | Jason Byerly, Bob Hill,
Ali Wyman, Michelle Hockman, Jenna Esarey,
Amber Sigman, Michelle Shirk, Loren Haverstock
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Kimberly Hanger • kimberly@silivingmag.com
In the beginning of January we all think about our lofty resolutions and how
we are going to make ourselves better. We hope that with every issue of
Southern Indiana Living magazine we make your life a little bit better, even
if it is in a very small way.
But this issue, especially, is devoted to making your health better. Living a good
life is directly tied to being healthy. The healthier we are the better we feel. In this
issue we’ve uncovered some people doing great things to make Southern Indiana
healthier and we’re excited to share their stories.
Natalie Allen gets kids moving and learning about health with Stretch-n-Grow.
The Floyd Memorial Hospital Healthier Community Initiative helps people of
all ages battle poor eating habits, exercise more and quit smoking. We have tips
on healthy business practices, a unique look into pharmacy practices with two of
the best pharmacies in the area, and several area residents talk about the benefts
of senior citizen ftness.
And if you’re planning a wedding in Southern Indiana this year, now is crunch
time! We have got you covered, with tips from a local photographer, a travel
agent and a listing of some of the best non-church wedding venues.
We have some New Year’s resolutions of our own, mainly to continue to make a
better and better magazine for all of you!
To health!
Abby Laub
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A walk in the garden // Bob Hill
The guide to planting from seed
Of all the hundreds of plants
that cover the eight acres of the
Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture
Garden landscape none
draws as much attention as the Mexican
Sunfower, or Tithonia rotundifolia to
you Latin lovers.
It ofers dozens of brilliant orange
fowers on a four-to-six-foot bush. It’s an
absolute butterfy magnet; a much better
draw than the vaunted butterfy bush,
sage or yarrow. It’s not unusual to see a
dozen happy butterfies fitting about the
vibrant orange fowers as human spectators
gather in full appreciation.
The sunfower’s downside, of sorts, is
that it’s an annual. You’re rarely going to
fnd it in nurseries — although we do carry
it — and once you see it in full bloom
it’s generally too late in the growing season
to plant it.
The solution: Start the Mexican Sunfower
indoors from seed. It’s easier than
you might think, will save you money in
the long run and ofers a great solution
to late winter doldrums. While you’re at
it, start all sorts of other annuals and tomatoes.
If you can get the kids or grandkids
involved they might even get over
the notion that tomatoes come from the
grocery store.
Finding the seeds is the easy part. If
your mailman hasn’t developed a hernia
hauling garden catalogs to the house you
can just go online and have a few million
more options. One of my favorite sites is
Seed Savers Exchange (www.seedsavers.
org), a non-proft organization that saves
and distributes hundreds of varieties of
heirloom seeds and the stories that come
with them.
One would be its ‘Outhouse Hollyhock,’
a fower that graced Iowa outhouses
for years so that refned ladies-in-need
would not have to ask where the facility
was located. Then there’s the ‘Mortgage
Lifter’ tomato; a plant so productive it
paid of the farmer’s mortgage.
Beginners are better of starting with
just a few fowers or tomatoes. There’s
usually from 25 to 250 seeds in a package
and you don’t want to get into the truck
farming business. You might hang on to
the extra seeds and sow them outside directly
into the ground after our last frost
date, which is usually early May. I’ve
never had much luck saving seeds from
year-to-year and planting outdoors helps
remove some of the guilt from just tossing
them away.
Begin the indoor planting process with
a sterile potting soil mix. If you have
some old cell-packs or three-to-four inch
pots left from last year start the seeds in
them. You might also invest in a seed
starter kit which includes plant-starting
containers, a plastic lid to hold in the humidity
and a water-proof tray. There are
72-plant kits available for about $25.
Another optional consideration is a
“heat mat” to place under your containers
which will help with the germination
and growth. That’s another $40 or so, but
keep in mind the cost of 72 garden-fresh
annuals and/or tomato plants and you
can use the kit and mat for many years.
Timing really is everything in the seedstarting
business. Most seeds will germinate
in seven to 14 days and will be
ready to transplant outside in six to eight
weeks. That means, depending on the
plant, you’ll want to start them indoors
in early to mid-March. Begin any sooner
and you’ll have a lot of unhappy, rootbound
plants on your hands.
Read the package labels. Annuals like
zinnias are much more aggressive than
tomatoes. Plant the seeds in the moistened
soil mix. If you don’t use a starter
kit create a clear plastic tent over the
seeds as their Mother Ship. Once the
seeds have germinated and are headed
toward adolescence you can remove the
plastic.
Light is the next big factor. If you are
lucky enough to have a big sunny window
you can start and grow the plants in
it, but be sure to rotate the plants daily;
they always lean toward light. You can
use a grow light but they are expensive.
For beginner purposes a fuorescent light
on S-hooks and continually raised three
to four inches above the plants will be
fne.
The plants will grow well in 60 to 70
degree room temperatures. Keep the soil
moist but not wet. Talk to the plants daily;
I always do. Keep the kids or grandkids
fully involved. Remind them how
that tiny little seed grew to six feet of orange
fowers in just a few months.
Then show them an acorn and an oak
tree. •
Bob Hill owns
Hidden Hill
Nursery and can
be reached at
farmerbob@
hiddenhillnursery.
com.
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For love of the kitchen // Ali Wyman
Shake and bake, and I helped!
My love for cooking began
many years ago, long before
I could reach the countertop
without the help of a step
stool. Like a lot of kids, I stood, not so
patiently, awaiting instruction from Mom
on what tiny element of our meal I could
help with. Stirring the pancake batter,
shucking the corn cobs, or sprinkling the
cheese may have seemed like harmless
jobs to Mom, but to me, I was practically
Rachael Ray with my own cooking show.
Not only had Mom given me a head
full of pride and a sense of accomplishment
having helped make dinner, she
had taught me some very important
skills as well. I had learned control, to be
careful, and how to be thorough and detail
oriented.
Unfortunately today, with hectic
schedules and obligations, so many families
fall into the pre-packaged, processed,
frozen meal routine. I think it is so important
for kids to have a home cooked meal
when possible, not only for the health
benefts, but so they too have the opportunity
to learn skills in the kitchen. The
recipes I am including today are fun and
healthy ideas for kids to participate in
making and enjoy eating.
The frst recipe is a lunch box hit or
perfect for an afternoon snack. These
peanut butter fruit roll ups take the classic
idea of a PB&J, add real fruit, and are
presented in a cool new shape kids will
want to show of at the lunch table. Peanut
butter fruit roll ups are not only delicious;
they will teach your kids a multitude
of kitchen talents, including how to
carefully use a butter knife to chop fruit
and spread peanut butter. Additionally,
by using fresh fruit instead of jelly, your
kiddos get a belly full of protein, fber,
and vitamins they need to grow and be
healthy.
The second recipe is perfect for a
healthy dinner at home with your family
and has endless possibilities. Your kids
will have a blast helping to prepare and
individualize these tortilla pizzas. While
I have included the recipe for barbeque
chicken pizza, your family can personalize
each tortilla with fun combos like ham
and pineapple, chicken and light ranch,
or turkey bacon and diced tomato. Kitchen
beginners can spread their chosen
sauce, sprinkle chicken, onion and cheese
January/February 2014 • 10
on the tortilla. For any
older, more experienced
kitchen helpers, tortilla
pizzas will teach kids to
brown chicken using a
skillet, chop fresh vegetables,
and carefully
use an oven. Since we
have swapped heavy
pizza dough for a whole
wheat tortilla, and
chicken and vegetables
for pepperoni, there a
far few calories and far
more taste buds doing a
sweet and savory jig.
Peanut Butter Fruit Roll-Ups
1 banana, mashed
2 teaspoons honey
¼ cup low sodium peanut butter
2 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium strawberries, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Mix banana, honey, honey and peanut
butter in a small bowl. Spread peanut butter
mixture onto tortilla and layer with
kiwi and strawberries. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Roll up tortilla. Cut into one inch
thick slices and serve.
Each tortilla serves one.
Barbeque Chicken Tortilla Pizza
1/2 pound chicken breast
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup canned diced pineapple (in juice –
not syrup), drained – juice reserved.
1 red bell pepper
1/2 white or red onion, sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Handful of fresh cilantro
Salt & Pepper
4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season
chicken with salt & pepper. Heat skillet
over medium high heat and add chicken
breast. Brown chicken for fve to six minutes
per side. Once cooked through, add
one tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
to pan and stir chicken to glaze. Remove
chicken from pan and dice. Dice pineapple
chunks, chop red pepper, thinly
slice onion and chop cilantro. Spread one
tablespoon barbeque sauce onto each tortilla.
Add 1/4 of chicken, pineapple, red
pepper, and onion. Top each pizza with
mozzarella cheese and cilantro. Place each
pizza on a baking sheet and bake at 400
degrees for fve to seven minutes until
cheese is melted.
Serves Four. •
Ali Wyman is a recent
graduate of Indiana University
Southeast. She
lives for books, music
and family. She thinks in
our fast-paced lives, it’s
nice to stop and enjoy
life’s gifts. No gift means
more to her than a good
meal with loved ones. Ali
can be reached at aliwyman@umail.iu.edu.

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Top 10 // Jenna Esarey
Getting Married – Without Goin’ to the Chapel:
Top 10 unique Southern Indiana wedding venues
Story // Jenna Esarey
If a traditional church wedding sounds a little too, well…,
traditional, there are many other options. Here are ten ideas
to get you started creating a wedding that is just your style.
Fancy an outdoor wedding? No problem. Perhaps you
prefer the romance of a historic mansion. Or what about tying
the knot in an 1800s schoolhouse?
All these and more are options for southern Indiana couples.
So don’t be surprised if sometime in the near future you hear a
prospective groom of your acquaintance singing, “I’m getting
married in the morning. Get me to the barn on time!”
1. Barn
Feel like a boot-stompin’ country wedding? Plenty of farms
and ranches ofer the loan of their barn for special events.
Wilstem Ranch in French Lick is a working ranch, with cattle
and crops. The Loft in their Big Red Barn seats up to 250, and a
tent is available for outdoor celebrations.
Their event coordinators can help plan everything. Contact
them at www.wilstemguestranch.com, or call 812-936-4484.
A number of other barn wedding options are listed on The
Rustic Bride website at www.rusticbride.com/indiana.
2. Winery
The Chateau de Pique Winery in Seymour accommodates
up to 350 guests in amphitheater style seating at its Arch and
Refecting Pool, where a limestone arch serves as the perfect
backdrop for the wedding ceremony.
They’ve got you covered for the reception as well, and can
provide their own Chateau de Pique wines and handcrafted
beers. For more information visit www.chateaudepique.com
January/February 2014 • 12

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Once we determine your hormone
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3. Reception Hall
Most traditional reception halls will gladly
host your wedding as well, and southern
Indiana has some lovely options, including
the historic Calumet Club in New Albany
and the new-ish 300 Spring in Jefersonville.
Having the ceremony and reception in
the same location makes it easy to transition
from the main event to the party.
The Calumet Club, in a circa 1920 athletic
club, can accommodate more than 300
guests in the Bliss Ballroom, or a cozy 40 in
the Hoosier Room. For more information
visit www.thecalumetclub.com.
300 Spring boasts courtyard and mezzanine
space along with architectural elements
such as exposed brick walls, which make
the venue an appealing backdrop for any
event. Visit www.300spring.com for more
information.
The Culbertson Mansion
4. Golf Course
Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg uses
the beautifully landscaped golf course as a backdrop for weddings
in the clubhouse.
Their staf can take care of everything from setting up the
wedding ceremony to cutting the cake. Visit www.fuzzygolf.
com to learn more.
Know of a gorgeous golf club closer to you? Give them a call.
Many golf course clubhouses are available to rent.
5. Movie Teater
Roll out the red carpet and receive star treatment at The
Grand, a converted 1909 movie theater in New Albany that
ofers 12,000 square feet of party space and a stage for the wedding
ceremony.
The Grand, well respected as a reception venue, can not only
provide incredible food for your reception, but will gladly stage
your wedding ceremony as well. Visit www.tourthegrand.com
for more information.
The happy couple will have their name in lights on the vintage
marquee fronting the building – but who gets top billing?
6. Outdoors
Any number of places ofer outdoor space of some kind, even
if only a courtyard or patio. But Lakeside Refections in Jefersonville
ofers a truly unique setting.
Surrounded by wildlife in a park-like setting, a lakeside
gazebo makes a stunning setting for an outdoor wedding. After
the ceremony, Lakeside Refections ofers three rooms that can
be rented separately or together for larger events.
For more information visit www.lakesiderefections.com.
7. Government Building
A quick wedding at the county clerk’s
ofce is always an option, but many
government buildings are available for
full-scale weddings as well. And southern
Indiana is home to some architecturally
stunning government buildings.
Although not actually in southern Indiana,
the Indiana State Capital Rotunda is a
lovely venue for a wedding.
8. Bed & Breakfast
What’s more convenient than honeymooning
where you marry? Southern
Indiana is home to any number of B&Bs
that could be perfect for a wedding. Just
check to see what size crowd they can accommodate.
Built in the mid-1850s, The Admiral
Bicknell House in New Albany was once
the home of Rear Admiral George August
Bicknell. A photo gallery of past events, and information on the
space, is featured at www.admiralbicknell.com.
The house features a sweeping staircase for dramatic bridal
entrances or photos. A large foyer and parlor make for a nice
indoor wedding, or a pool and fountains in the back yard can
serve as the backdrop for an outdoor event.
9. Schoolhouse
The 1894 Lodge in New Washington was built as a two-story
schoolhouse. The building has been a movie theater and home
to a Masonic Lodge over the years. It now serves as a restaurant
and event venue.
Indoors, the building will seat 85 comfortably, but they have
hosted as many as 150. An outdoor area will easily accommodate
a party tent for larger bashes.
For more information call 502-376-5976 or send an email to
jbbccafe@yahoo.com.
10. Historic Mansion
How about getting married in a home that was, itself, a wedding
gift? Built in 1886 as a gift from William S. Culbertson – Indiana’s
wealthiest man at the time – as a wedding gift to his son,
Samuel, Culbertson West now serves as a popular spot for events.
Guests enter the New Albany mansion through the original
entrance to be greeted by original woodwork, staircases and
stained glass.
More than 300 guests can be accommodated in the main
ballroom, while smaller parties can use the parlors, bar area or
outdoor courtyard. Visit www.culbertsonwest.com for more
information. •
January/February 2014 • 14

Spend your
money wisely
$Story // Loren Haverstock
RSH: While I won’t give specifc advice to business owners
forecasting the 2014 economy, I will say that the BBB and many
of our accredited businesses are holding strong. I understand a
lot of business owners have been more conservative considering
the current state of the economy, which is understandable. From
the BBB’s perspective, we keep moving forward and interest in
gaining accreditation through BBB remains steady.
Southern Indiana Living chats with Louisville, Southern Indiana
and Western Kentucky’s Better Business Bureau’s Vice
President of Communications to learn more about business
in 2014, and how consumers can protect themselves.
SILM: Tell us a little bit about yourself and what
you do.
RSH: I have worked for the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) for the past eight years. I am the Vice President
of Communications which encompasses lots
of responsibilities. I work with the media to provide
information to consumers about current scams and
bad businesses to help protect them. I also oversee
all of our social media, event planning and speaking
events. I like going out and conducting educational
seminars on how to protect consumers and their
wallets.
SILM: How do businesses become accredited with
BBB?
RSH: First a business must fll out a business profle and submit
it to BBB. After that it is up to us to fully vet the company. After
being fully vetted, the business is brought before the Board of
Directors which must approve their accreditation. The business
must abide by the rules and standards set forth by the BBB to
gain accreditation. You have to be in business for at least one
year.
SILM: In terms of new businesses, do you have any advice for
someone wanting to open in 2014?
January/February 2014 • 16
Reanna Smith-Hamblin
A Q&A with the Better
Business Bureau’s
Reanna Smith-Hamblin
SILM: And what about an established business, what kind of
insights could you ofer in keeping them relevant and fresh in
the minds of consumers?
RSH: Go online! Small businesses have traditionally been marketed
mostly through word of mouth, but in today’s technology
grounded world you have to have a website. Young consumers
not only go online to buy your products, but they also read your
reviews and post their own. Even if your website is simple it
can still be efective. Learn to love social media sites and make
sure you have search engine presence, meaning when someone
searches for a specifc type of business in your area,
your business is the top of the list.
SILM: In terms of social media, how can businesses
efectively harness this marketing tool without turning
consumers of?
RSH: Depending on your industry, you may ofer
daily tips to consumers or even special pricing deals
based on “liking” a post. We are also fnding that
consumers love to see the day to day operations
in businesses so post pictures or videos of your
employees, products, etc. There is a fne line though
and you never want to over post. I would suggest
no more than three posts a day, one in the morning,
one around lunchtime and another around 8pm, the
three busiest times of day on social media sites.
SILM: What do you think about social media use by consumers
either praising or complaining about a business?
RSH: I would caution consumers to be completely honest and
upfront with a business. If there is a problem call or go into the
business to talk to them about it. Anyone can go online anonymously
and say anything they want about a business with devastating
efects. Many times if a consumer tells a business about
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spot. If consumers have a complaint they can always
fle it formally with BBB and we can help resolve the
situation, or if they want to praise a business for an
outstanding job, we ofer a place on our website for
just such posts.
SILM: As you stated, anyone can go online and say
anything to anyone, so how can consumers protect
themselves when conducting business online?
RSH: Always read reviews. Read product reviews if
you are buying something, and read reviews of the
company if you have never used them. Also, beware
of social media scams for free ofers. Many times
if you click on the link to the ofer it will take you to a site
that is attacking your computer, trying to steal your identity.
These free ofers may also appear in your email, so approach
any new ofer with caution.
SILM: How does the BBB help protect consumers from these
scams?
RSH: If you fnd an ofer that seems too good to be true call
the BBB and we can investigate it for you. We can fnd out if
the website is legitimate and whether the company has had
any complaints fled against them. Also we ofer educational
seminars on scams for students, senior citizens, and other
groups focusing on scams that are targeting those specifc
demographics.
SILM: I understand the BBB also works with nonproft organizations,
what services are provided for charities?
RSH: We provide incredibly detailed reports on nonproft
organizations nationwide which include everything from the
annual budget, to what percentage goes to salaries and what
is spent on fundraising. We also research 501c3 status to determine
if a charity is actually a nonproft organization, which
means you can write the donation of your taxes.
SILM: Do you have any words of wisdom to help people
decide where to give their charitable donations?
RSH: When giving to a nonproft organization, pick a few
you truly believe in. If someone calls you or knocks on your
door asking for money and they tell you a sad story, research
their cause. A red fag to be leery of is if a charity is pressuring
you into donating on the spot. A legitimate charity will take
your money today, tomorrow or next week.
SILM: Does the BBB also monitor and take complaints on
web-based companies the same as storefronts?
$
RSH: Yes, we use the same methods for online businesses
that we do for brick and mortar stores. If a
consumer has a concern with a website’s validity,
we can research the domain name and fnd out a
signifcant amount of information on who runs the
company and where it is located.
SILM: Can consumers fnd information from the
BBB on all businesses, or only accredited businesses?
RSH: On our website you can search any business
in any city in the country. You can do a search for a
specifc business (Joe’s Plumbing) in southern Indiana,
or you can do a search for a type of business
(plumbers) in the area. Not every business will be there, but
we try to stay current and we build our information around
consumer reporting.
SILM: Tell us a little bit about the annual Torch Awards.
RSH: Our Torch Awards is an annual luncheon where we
honor the top businesses and nonprofts in our area, as decided
on by independent judges. We have several categories and
we accept nominations. After being nominated, a business or
nonproft must then submit a binder detailing their business.
The binder is then sent to the independent judges and they
make the decisions.
SILM: What does BBB do to enhance our community?
RSH: We ofer several community outreach programs. We
have held a shred event where people brought documents
and had them professionally shredded. We also conduct educational
seminars where we cover topics such as scams and
protecting your credit and identity.
SILM: I noticed that the BBB ofers free resources to military
communities. With Fort Knox being so close does the BBB
ofer those services in this area?
RSH: We absolutely do. We have a representative of the BBB
who attends every newcomer meeting on Fort Knox which
is a meeting for all the new families and soldiers coming to
base. We hand out our Business Wise book and give them
information about relevant businesses they may need. It’s
challenging for families to pick up and move every few years
and we try to ease the burden of having to fnd new trustworthy
businesses when they move to a new base. •
For more information, visit www.BBB.org or call 1-800-388-2222.
BBB is on Twitter, @BBBlouisville. You can also fnd us on Face-
Book, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Harrison County Lifelong Learning, Inc.
Indiana Chooses New High School Equivalency Exam
Official TASC
Registration Sites:
Harrison County
Lifelong Learning
Corydon
812.738.7736
M.L. Reisz Extended
Service Center
New Albany
812.981.3777
Clark County
Middle/High
Jeffersonville
812.218.1669 x30100
Recently the Indiana
Department of Workforce
Development announced its
selection of a new high
school equivalency test. The
Test Assessing Secondary
Completion, or TASC, will
replace the General Education
Development (GED) in
2014.
The TASC is a state
of the art, affordable test
that will be offered pencil/
paper and via computer. The
test assesses five subject
areas, Reading, Writing,
Mathematics, Science and
Social Studies. The test is
designed to measure a student’s
level of achievement
relative to that of a graduating
high school senior. It will
reflect a student’s readiness
for college and the workforce,
as outlined by the
Common Core State Standards.
The TASC, created
by CTB/McGraw-Hill, is a
nationally normed test that
will help adult learners as
they transition from their
current preparation practices
to that required by the
full Common Core State
Standards.
In 2014 the TASC
will include multiple-choice
items in all content areas as
well as an extended writing
prompt. Beginning in 2015,
TASC will offer increased
coverage of the Common
Core State Standards
through inclusion of additional
item types including
constructed-response items
and technology-enhanced
items. By 2016, artificial
intelligence scoring will be
introduced.
Three forms of the
TASC will be available each
year in English and Spanish
with accommodations
including large print, Braille,
audio and online assessments.
TASC offers students
an optional online registration
and scheduling website
and supports a gradual
transition from pencil/paper
to online assessment.
The online tests will include
an easy-to-understand interface
and provide instant
reports, except for tests
requiring hand-scoring (e.g.
writing tests in 2014)
Students taking the TASC
will earn appropriate and
meaningful Passing and
Career and College Readiness
(CCR) scores.
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Repurposing the historic Utica Elementary School
Second Chances
Finding hope with Jacob’s Well
Story & Photos // Michelle Hockman
This page:
The Utica House of Hope includes a children’s play area located
next to the computer lab.
Opposite Page:
The Utica House of Hope is in the historic Utica Elementary School
and was founded by Kevin and Barbara Williar (pictured at right.)
The historic Utica Elementary School is being reborn as
the Utica House of Hope, a transitional home for single
women and their children. Kevin and Barbara Williar
saw a critical unmet community need while working
at a local church. Single women, often mothers, would come to
the church for assistance. Often the same women would return
in a few months because of a new crisis.
The Williars could see that the women were trapped in a
cycle of dependency, with little access to the resources they
needed to become fully self-sufcient. An urgent need had
been met, such as a utility bill being paid, but their lives had
not changed.
Kevin realized that the women were doing the best they
could, but they were limited by their options. “We think they
are making horrible choices and they are, but it is the best
choice they have in their life,” he said. “They have to make a
decision between three bad options and so they choose the best
of the bad. It is still bad.”
The Williars founded Jacob’s Well with a mission to provide
a place overfowing with hope and opportunities for single
women and their children to be restored as self-sufcient, productive
community members for the glory of God.
The Williars began to pray about a place where women could
go with their kids to have a stable living environment while
they learn skills they need to become self-sufcient. They realized
that the women could not make needed life changes while
trapped in their same environment and struggling to provide
a roof over their heads.
They learned of the old Utica Elementary School that had
been vacant since a new school opened in 2000. Jacob’s Well
acquired a lease to the building and work began on the Utica
House of Hope in January 2012. The work is nearing completion
on the restored school and the couple are very excited to
be welcoming women into their new home soon.
Three dorm rooms fashioned from old classrooms have been
completed including a sitting area and bathroom. The classrooms
have been readied including a computer room that has
a play area for children to use while their mothers work. The
apartment for the directors is also complete.
The restoration project has been a great way for churches to
become involved in local missions work. So far, over 1000 volunteers
have worked renovating the school. As Barbara Williar
puts it, “So many times we stay within the walls of the church
and we are good at helping each other but we need to get outside
those walls and be the hands and feet of Christ. We see this
as a primary opportunity for churches to be involved.”
Jacob’s Well will ofer a holistic, biblically based Christian
program to address the spiritual, emotional, physical and social
needs of the single mothers. Kevin Williar says of the program,
“We have said all along that you can give a lady the
world, but if she doesn’t know Jesus Christ and have that relationship,
she has nothing. Everything we do will be introducing
these ladies to that relationship because that is the only
thing that changes your life.”
The Utica House of Hope will have 27 beds for women and
children, and will provide transitional housing for up to two
years. Participants in the residential program will live as a family
in the dorms. They will share all of the responsibilities of
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unning a household and share meals in the old cafeteria that
has been transformed into a kitchen and dining area. They will
also receive education and vocational skills.
Often struggling women fnd themselves surrounded by
others in similar situations and that causes them to begin to
believe that there is no hope. To break this cycle, mentor teams
are a key component of Jacob’s Well, surrounding the women
with a support network. Groups of six to eight women and
their families will be paired with participants to love them and
be in frequent contact with them, providing healthy, lasting,
positive Christian relationships.
Jacob’s Well programs will also be ofered to other single
mothers who are not residents but who are referred from other
Christian organizations and churches. The ultimate goal is to
identify the strengths of the women in the program and to develop
them in order to fnd sustainable employment that will
allow them to gain confdence and move ahead in life.
The Williars are excited about being part of the community
in Utica. Jacob’s Well will provide educational opportunities
such as GED and computer classes to the community. In addition,
the cafeteria and gym will be available for public rental.
In October, their community outreach event, the Harvest of
Hope Festival drew more than 250 people for a free chili supper
and fun. They hope to make this an annual event. •
More information about Jacob’s Well and Utica House of Hope can
be found at www.jacobswellproject.com.
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Your health in focus 2014
It’s all about
‘face time’
Behind the scenes with Anthony
Westmoreland and his pharmacy practice
Story // Abby Laub
You wouldn’t expect a pharmacy business owner
to tout the benefts of skipping a prescription,
but Westmoreland Pharmacy and Compounding
owner Anthony Westmoreland does
just that.
“We’ll go out and sit down with a patient and talk to
them about their disease state and what sort of vitamins
they should start taking to help,” he said. “Because
not every answer is a prescription. Unfortunately
in our society, you go to the doctor with something
wrong and get a pill. We are trying to focus more on
wellness and prevention, or maybe it’s a gel or powder,
not a pill. Maybe it’s a behavior. The bottom line to
what we do is just face time.”
Westmoreland worked for 15 years locally with
Walgreens and decided to open his business in 2006,
starting from zero. Westmoreland Pharmacy now has
locations in Jefersonville and New Albany.
The key to success, he said, is personal attention
and “going the extra mile. It’s not uncommon for us to
encounter a patient who has a high copay and we’re
digging around for a coupon to help lower that copay.
We’ll talk to the patient about what can be used to save
them money.”
Westmoreland is a hybrid — both a regular pharmacy
and a compounding service, which ofers more
individualized treatment.
Pharmacy compounding is the preparation of personalized
medications for patients. Compounds are both a science and an
art and are custom made for every patient, “from scratch,” so to
speak.
On the compounding side, the business deals a good deal
with the anti-aging movement.
“It relates well to compounding
because it’s all about individualization,”
Westmoreland said. “Hormone
replacement is huge, trying to restore
your hormones to a more youthful
time.”
He added that they also do a lot of
vitamins and herbs for their hormone
patients.
Westmoreland also sees a lot of
weight loss and wellness patients.
“We’ve done lots of HCG diet, which
is kind of controversial,” he said.
HCG is a pregnancy hormone that
is theorized to put extra energy into the bloodstream, allowing
patients to consume fewer calories, he explained.
January/February 2014 • 24
“I know the vast majority of our
customers. We know them and
we want to know them.
We develop relationships with
them and we get to see the
fruits of our labor.”
-Anthony Westmoreland
“You need to be getting your energy from somewhere else, so
it’s theorized that HCG does that,” Westmoreland said. “We’ve
seen a lot of good success with that. People start establishing
diferent habits and diferent things they’re eating, so hopefully
they can maintain it and integrate those healthy foods.”
Westmoreland also creates individualized multivitamins for
any specifc issue or prevention concern.
“We don’t tell people to get a Centrum
and be done with it,” he quipped.
In this part of the country a common
vitamin that everyone should take, Westmoreland
said, is Vitamin D.
“As a whole the population is indoors
and looks at screens and don’t get the sunlight
we need, so Vitamin D almost always
gets recommended to people,” he said.
“In the Ohio valley there seems to be a
higher prevalence of respiratory problems,
so we might recommend some vitamin C
to keep their immune system in tip-top
shape. Echinacea also is great to help fght
of infections.”
Aside from helping with medicine, Westmoreland said he
likes to assist with the fnancial side of treatments.

He cited a patient who was going to have to pay $3,000 for
his ongoing therapy due to the health insurance law changes.
“We talked about what we can do and it turned out we had
some ideas for him to tweak his therapy a little bit, compound
it and make it potentially even better, and in the end a lot less
expensive,” Westmoreland said.
It is developing relationships that lead to successful solutions
like these that he enjoys so much about his work.
“I know the vast majority of our customers,” he said. “We
know them and we want to know them. We develop relationships
with them and we get to see the fruits of our labor. We get
to hear their success stories.”
And they work directly with doctors to fgure out the best
solutions for patients.
“We’re acting as a part of the healthcare team,” Westmoreland
said, adding that sometimes that means coming up with
creative ways for kids to take medicine — such as in juices —
rather than huge pills or capsules. •
For more information visit wwwwestmorelandpharmacy.com or call
812-944-6500 or 812-284-6500. Or visit the Facebook page at www.
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Your community, brought to you by...
Rotary fetes
chancellor at
annual beneft
banquet
Ivy Tech Chancellor
Rita Hudson
Shourds, center,
was the honoree
at the 20th annual
New Albany Rotary
Club Community
Toast and Beneft
Banquet where she
was surrounded
by family and
friends. In front
are her daughters
Kendall and
Reagan. In back are
Rotarian Jerry Finn;
Gary Shourds,
her husband; and
Adam Naville, club
president.
Proceeds from
the banquet were
divided between
the Rotary Foundation
and the Jean
Sekora Hudson
Education Scholarship
for Women,
which had been
established in
memory of Rita
Shourds’ mother
and administered
by the Community
Foundation of
Southern Indiana.
New Albany chapter: Associate Tri
Kappas celebrate memories
Jan Applegate, second from left, retired librarian in
the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library Children’s
Department and a former Tri Kappa member,
was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the New
Albany Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa. She shared
memories of people and events at the library during
her 1969-2013 tenure there. With her are members
Dee Curry, left, Sue Lane, and Ebbie Carroll.
January/February 2014 • 26
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Leadership Southern Indiana celebrates standouts
A sellout crowd was on hand for Leadership Southern Indiana’s annual meeting and awards luncheon near the end of
2013. Pictured above, right: Executive Director Mark Eddy, right, presented Cile Blau, left, with the Lifetime Achievement
Award and Christine Harbeson with the Servant Leader Award. Candy Barksdale, second from right, is chair of LSI’s Executive
Board.
LSI also honored its Volunteers of the Year at the annual meeting. Pictured above, left: from left to right; Staci Marshall,
Mary Springer, Scott Carr, Blayr Barnard and Kenton Wooden were recognized for the development of the organization’s
newest program, Engage. Since 1981, LSI has structured opportunities for residents to learn more about their community,
meet its leaders and citizens, identify ways to improve services, and hone skills to make those improvements happen.
IUS Chancellor’s
Medallion honors leaders
Receiving IU Southeast’s highest
honor at the annual gala at
Horseshoe Southern Indiana last
fall were Clementine “Tiny” Barthold,
left, and (pictured on the
right) Bill Ryall, center, with his
wife, Marty, and Interim Chancellor
Barbara Bichelmeyer on
the right. Sadly, Bill passed away
Dec. 2.
About 500 people attended
the event that raised a recordbreaking
$125,000-plus for scholarships.
Honorees were selected
for their distinguished service
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Born and raised:
The McDonald family is a Southern Indiana success
Story // Michelle L. Shirk, J.D.
Photo // Kassi Bowles
Most parents would be thrilled to have their child
grow up to become a pharmacist, attorney, veterinarian
or fnancial advisor. Jim and Barbara Mc-
Donald of Hardinsburg, however, are the proud
parents of all of the above. The McDonalds share a little bit of
family history as well as some of the secrets to their success.
The McDonalds have deep roots in Hardinsburg. Jim and
Barbara live in the house his great-grandfather’s grandfather
built. This connection to the land is important to the family.
“Farmers love the land,” says Barbara. “It just becomes a real
part of you.” All four of the McDonald’s children were raised
on the family farm, and three of them — Bill, Susan and Bob —
live there today with their own families. Their son David lives
in Greenwood.
Jim married his frst wife, Lois, in 1966.
Lois passed away when Bill, Susan and Bob
were still young children. Jim and Barbara
married in 1978, and David joined the family
a few years later. Jim credits both Lois and
Barbara with much of his children’s success.
“We’ve been very lucky to have two very
good Christian mothers,” says Bill.
These days, the McDonalds focus their
farming eforts primarily on beef cattle.
However, his children were able to enjoy a
wide range of agricultural experiences during
their younger years. Susan describes
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“I think you need to instill
in [children] what you
expect of them at a very
early age,” says Jim.
“People will basically
rise to what is expected
of them.”
-Jim McDonald
The McDonald family is pictured above. Front from, from left: Paula
(standing), Megan, Bob, Jim, Barbara, David, Camryn, Charleigh,
(Autumn, standing holding Chayse).
Back row: Rachel, Dave, Lauren, Susan, Madelyn, Lindsay, Jacob,
Joseph, Bill.
helping put up hay, cut wood, combine corn and sort cattle. Bill
fondly recalls his entrepreneurial adventures involving eggs
and strawberries.
One on occasion, he says, “I put out a quarter acre of strawberries
and then hired Bob and Susan to pick them for me.” The
McDonald children also showed pigs, sheep and cattle for 4-H,
and Bill and Bob were also involved with FFA.
In addition to farming, Jim and Barbara both found time for
teaching careers. Jim taught for 33 years, including 32 spent
teaching Government and Economics at West Washington
High School while Barbara taught various
levels of math over her 21-year career. Jim
has also served as a minister for diferent
area churches, including Milltown Christian
Church and Valeene Christian Church.
Four paths to success
Despite all being raised on the farm, the
McDonald children ultimately pursued four
very diferent career paths. Barbara feels
each of her children chose a career that was
a good ft for them. “There’s a lot of their
personality in what they’re doing,” she says.

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Bill attended Purdue University and now operates Mc-
Donald Veterinary Clinic. The clinic sits in the middle of the
McDonald property, where Bill lives with his wife, Lindsey,
and three children. Over the years, he says he has treated
horses, cattle, possums, snakes, frogs, camels, llamas, potbellied
pigs and even a few pet rats. Bill also farms with his
father, and his brother, Bob.
Susan attended the University of Indianapolis before
earning her law degree from Indiana University Bloomington.
She and her husband, David, practice law together in
Paoli. Susan specializes in family law and also serves two
days a week as the juvenile judge in Harrison County. She
keeps her two daughters connected to the family’s farm
roots through their involvement with horses.
Bob also graduated from Purdue University. He divides
his time between farm duties and his job as a pharmacist
at CVS Pharmacy in English. Bob lives with his wife, Paula,
and daughter on the McDonald farm.
David graduated from the University of Indianapolis and
is in his tenth year as a fnancial advisor. He and his wife,
Autumn, have been together since he was 14 They live in
Greenwood with their three children.
Lessons learned on the farm
So what’s the secret to raising four high-achieving adults?
“I think you need to instill in [children] what you expect of
them at a very early age,” says Jim. “People will basically
rise to what is expected of them.”
While not all of the McDonald siblings actively farm today,
it’s clear their farm upbringing has played a key role in
their educational and career success. Bill says helping with
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farm responsibilities taught him a strong work ethic.
“It’s not just that you learn how to work, but you learn how
to work hard,” explains Susan. Fortunately, when it came to
hard work, the McDonald children had a strong example to follow.
Says David of his father, Jim, “Everything that he did, not
just on the farm, he worked really hard on it.”
Susan believes collaborating on farm projects also allowed
the family to develop family unity and have fun with each other.
“We spent a lot of time together on various farm activities,”
she says. “I didn’t always realize it at the time, but looking back
at it, those were some of the best times of my life,” adds Bob.
“My best friends were probably my siblings.” Along the same
lines, Bill recommends parents teach their children to enjoy
working, noting that, “If you enjoy your work, then you don’t
really work.”
The McDonalds cite other benefts of their farm upbringing
as well. Bill says the experience fostered his interest in animals,
which eventually led to his career as a veterinarian. Bob believes
growing up on a farm helps children develop a love of
nature as well as an appreciation for what goes into agriculture
and food production. “I know that I wouldn’t have wanted to
grow up anywhere else but on a farm,” he says. David reports
that farm tasks gave him lots of time to think, as well as to talk
with his father about various topics. “You can turn into an amateur
philosopher.”
With a total of nine grandchildren ranging in age from infancy
to 13 years old, Jim and Barbara are now in a position to
watch a whole new generation enjoy spending time on the family
farm. Knowing the folks that are raising these kids, we can
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Southern Indiana Weddings 2014
Secrets of the trade
How to get the most out of your wedding photography
Stephen and Hannah Phillips of Phillips
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photographers with lots of experience
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Hannah was kind enough to answer some
e-mail questions for couples thinking about
pictures for their special day.
SILM: What are some considerations
when booking a wedding photographer?
Hannah: It is very important that you
use a contract when booking any service
and photography is no diferent. A contract
will ensure everyone agrees to all the terms
outlined, and the bride & groom know what
they’re getting and what to expect. Also
make sure your photographer has backup
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helps with diferent perspectives, angles and opportunities. Ask about
lighting. We use of camera lighting for nearly everything except during
the ceremony so as not to distract. Some venues are not lit as well as others,
and lighting is needed to compensate.
SILM: Posing for pictures is huge. Good photographers know how to
pose their bride and groom. Can you ofer some tips for couples to look
their best when they are having their photos taken?
Hannah: If possible, get to know your photographer before the wedding.
Engagement portraits are a great opportunity for this. Posing is
very important, and it’s easier for the photographer to help you relax and
put you in great poses if you’re already comfortable with one another.
As far as looking your personal best, besides a fabulous gown or a
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SILM: What are some wedding faux pas for a photographer?
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Hannah: The “Head” Shot. When rehearsing for that
walk down the aisle, take care to note where the ofciatior
is standing. It’s best if he or she can avoid standing in
front of the bride and groom so your photographer can
make sure to capture that ring exchange, and not your
ofciator’s head.
Unbuttoned Jackets! Taking jackets of is cute and fun
in many pictures, but for those formal family poses, button
‘em up boys!
The Odd Ball Out. We love quirky ‘un-posed’ pictures.
To get a good balance, we always get the formal stuf,
too. Moms and grandmas want them! For example, if
you’re a bridesmaid, try to make sure you’re standing
uniform with the other girls. Hold your bouquets at the
same level. Stand in the same direction.
Hands. This one is the boys again. We tell our guys
that we don’t care what they do with their hands as long
as they all look the same. Again, this is for the formal
shots, not the random fun or candid ones. We told this
to one group of groomsmen and wound up with a pretty
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Southern Indiana Weddings 2014
Take it from the expert
you
Weddings are big business, and Mark Bliss has nearly 40
years of experience in several industries
Story // Abby Laub
Between 29 years in the travel business and
nearly 10 running Calumet Club in New Albany,
Mark Bliss has consulted with countless
couples looking to get the most out of their
wedding experience and ofers some unlikely
wedding planning advice.
“The DJ is more important than anything,” he
said. “Catering food is great, but if you have a
good DJ you can have peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches and no one notices. Don’t skimp on
the DJ because I’ve seen disasters. Don’t make it
an afterthought because they set the tone of the
reception.”
Bliss, who purchased and restored the beautiful
Calumet Club with his father, Dick Bliss,
beginning in 2010 quipped that couples also
should remember to keep their guests in mind Mark Bliss
with their wedding photos and make sure food
is served upon guests’ arrival to the reception
location while they wait for the couple to fnish their photographs.
“I think it’s better for the guests to eat right away, and get it out of the way,” he
said. “You spend so much time of that window at the reception waiting for the
bride and groom to show up and eats in to the time [that you paid for].”
Though the motto at Calumet Club is “What the bride wants the bride gets”,
Bliss suggested getting as many photographs out of the way before the ceremony
and even consider doing a “frst look” where the bride and groom see each other
before the ceremony happens.
In planning ceremony and reception sites and wedding vendors, he advised
booking far in advance and to treat every deal as a serious business arrangement.
“Most places book a year out,” he said. “That’s one of things that’s surprising
on the bigger venues, especially. Make sure that if you’re shopping venues
know all of the fees that are involved and
discuss everything up front. Ask lots of questions,
and be sure you get the contract early
and read it. You’re excited and you can’t wait
to have your big day, but business is business.”
One thing that many couples fail to take
into consideration is making sure there is
plenty of parking for guests and that the bride
and groom have someone to cut their cake.
Bliss is on hand at his ofce on East Spring
Street in New Albany to help with wedding
arrangements through the historic Calumet
Club and also with Bliss Travel, Inc.
Now, on to the fun
With all of the hard work that goes into
planning a wedding, Bliss said, don’t be
tempted to save honeymoon preparation for
the bottom of the list.
“Don’t wait until the last minute,” he said.
“Use a professional, regardless of if it’s us or
not. The value of a travel agent is priceless
when it comes to experience and knowledge
about destinations and recommending resorts.
It’s kind of like going to a doctor and
getting diagnosed. We can ft the package and
the budget and the couple’s anticipation of
what they are wanting.”
Sometimes those expectations are surprising.
Bliss said he once booked a trip to Octoberfest
in Germany for honeymooners. For
another he booked a two-week trip to Tahiti
and the couple honeymooned in an over-thewater
bungalow.
Destinations with the most bang for the
buck typically are resorts.
“If you want beach, bang for your buck is
defnitely Mexico — the Mayan Riviera or
Cancun Proper, you just can’t beat the prices,”
Bliss said. “If you want sun, sand, warm and
the all-inclusive, you can’t beat that scenario.”
Just don’t go in the fall. Spring is the best
time to book a tropical honeymoon, Bliss said.
“Fall has become the favorite anymore, it’s
more popular than spring,” he said. “Unfortunately
that’s hurricane season, but a good
travel agent will advise that and give you
a place that doesn’t have as much rain, like
Aruba.”
You might even be able to bring along some
wedding gifts. “One popular thing we do is
a honeymoon registry,” Bliss added. “Most
people are getting a little older before they get
married and they’re established so they don’t
need the stuf —blenders, cofee makers, towels.
They’ve got it. One great thing about the
honeymoon registry - It is free. They register
with the travel agency and people can pitch in
towards the honeymoon trip.” •
For more information visit blisstravelinc.com or
thecalumetclub.com.
Pictured at left, Calumet Club.
September/October January/February 2014 2012 •• 34 34

Your health in focus 2014
Medication problem solvers
Precision owners are best friends and
crusaders for better results
Story // Abby Laub
Photos // Michelle Hockman
Before opening Precision Compounding in New Albany
together seven years ago, Laura Pfafenberger, Pharm.D.
and Doctor of Pharmacy, and Denise Orwick, R.Ph. and
Registered Pharmacist, described working in pharmacy
as somewhat depressing.“
“We never really felt like we were making a diference in
peoples’ lives,” Orwick, 56, said. “One thing that always stands
out is when you work in a traditional pharmacy setting is that
people always have complaints about their medication.”
The duo desired to do something diferent, so they better
educated themselves in compounding when they realized they
could get better results than conventional pharmeseutical practices.
Compounding is a process of handmaking prescriptions
with scientifc mixtures. It still requires a doctor prescription,
but is more customizable and localized to avoid so many side
efects.
At Precision Compounding, Pfafenberger and Orwick’s goal
is to take healthcare to a more proactive, preventative level.
“With compounding we can be creative, be medication problem
solvers, and help people take their medication more successfully,”
Pfafenberger, 36, said. “People will say what you
did for me has changed my life. It’s been really fulflling.”
The two are constantly educating themselves and work to
keep up to date. “If you do the same thing you did 13 years ago
you’re not helping anybody,” Orwick noted.
The practice of compounding is not new. “It’s the basis of
pharmacy, the grassroots,” Orwick said. “Many, many years
ago everything was compounded by a pharmacist. In the 60’s
drug companies and big pharmacy came into the arena and
pharmacists quit compounding as much. What we’ve done is
educated ourselves to compounding, understanding the chemistry,
and then we have high tech equipment that is just unbelievable.”
The pair even help pets. But like human medications, a doctor’s
prescription is still required. Pfafenberger and Orwick
work very closely with doctors and nurses. Part of their business
is based upon developing close doctor/patient/pharmacist
relationships to fnd the perfect compound for each unique
need.
Hormones are a common problem for many people, and
compounding can help. Orwick said public awareness in the
last decade from celebrities suck as Suzanne Somers and the
rapidly aging baby boomer population has increased the need
for and popularity of hormone therapy.
Orwick said she and her business partner have worked hard
to further educate themselves and the public about hormones
— for both men and women.
“They are the same chemical structure as what our body produces,
so there are some huge benefts,” she said, adding that
the less hormones the better. “Celebrity Suzanne Somers is a
proponent of super high doses, higher than what your body
produces.”
Orwick called that “craziness” and said the systems of the
body can’t handle that much. “You can’t super ramp up one
area without a rippling efect.”
Pfafenberger added, “I think that compounded hormones
are appealing to women because it allows us to give a customized
dose to their body.”
She noted that women are staying in their careers longer and
they want to be mentally sharp and not bothered by hot fashes.
“They want to continue being the women they’ve always
been,” she said.
But rather than try to unnaturally reverse or halt the aging
process, the duo noted that they simply want to make it easier
to handle and recommend compounded hormones to everyone
they know.
“It’s the way to go — it eases the transition,” Orwick said,
adding that they also can help younger women who had hysterectomies
before menopause, or surgical menopause patients.
“We’ve seen young women who have had hysterectomies in
their 20’s and 30’s and are then forced to take synthetic hormones,”
Orwick said. “They undergo severe weight gain and
have heartbreaking stories. There is nothing happy about these
women but we are able to help them with their hormone imbalances.”
Pfafenberger and Orwick also love to help women who previously
had trouble become or remain pregnant.
“We can take care of women from early on and throughout
life,” Orwick said. “The majority of patients are women. But
January/February 2014 • 36

Opposite page: Laura
Pfaffenberger, left, and
Denise Orwick own Precision
Compounding.
This page: The business
compounds its medicine
in sight of customers.
men are using hormones,
too, as more
light is shed on andropause,
which is low
testosterone.”
The pharmacy does a lot with dentistry and pain treatment
and is all about minimizing side efects with local treatment.
“Physicians will contact us directly because they have a patient
with specifc problems and have some questions about compounding,”
Pfafenberger said. “They’ve tried other things that
don’t work well. We spend a lot of time with local physicians.”
Precision Compounding is a master compounding facility,
equipped to do more than a typical pharmacy, and its owners
keep it transparent.
“We want to be sure that you know your pharmacist and you
know your lab,” Orwick said. “Our lab is in front of the front
door with a glass window. You can see everything that’s going
on and it’s not behind closed doors.”
The business holds a national accreditation of elite pharmacies
from the prestigious Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation
Board.
Precision’s successful business practices are aided by its
owner’s strong friendship. Despite a 20-year age diference
they call themselves twins.
“Denise and I know each other through a long time family
friend,” Pfafenberger said. “I’m 20 years younger than her but
I went to pharmacy school because of her.”
Their paths continued to cross and intertwine and they eventually
became business partners and best friends.
Orwick has been married for 33 years and has three sons.
Pfafenberger, married for 11 years, has two daughters. •
For more information about Precision Compounding, visit www.
precisioncompoundingpharmacy.com or call 812-941-9300.
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Your health:
A community endeavor
Floyd County Memorial
Hospital’s three-pronged
approach to building a
healthier Southern Indiana
Story // Abby Laub
Photos // Floyd Memorial Hospital
Even if all you have is 10 minutes
a day to devote to exercise, it is
better than nothing, said Shannon
Carroll director of Floyd Memorial
Hospital’s Healthier Community
Initiative.
“If you tell the general population to
exercise for at least 30 minutes a day,
which is ideal, it’s so overwhelming they
won’t do anything,” she said. “But everyone
can do something for 10 minutes,
even if it’s in your pajamas. Science has
shown that at least 10 minutes really does
have a positive impact.”
The Healthier Community Initiative
is a collaboration between community
leaders and Floyd Memorial Hospital
that provides screenings, prevention and
Shannon Carroll and her sons
spent time last year at Cornucopia
Farms in Scottsburg.
education programs to more than 10,000
residents in seven Indiana counties.
The initiative in Floyd County is focused
on three specifc issues: physical
January/February 2014 • 38
activity, nutrition, and tobacco use; areas
identifed in a countywide health assessment
that showed the community struggling
with heart disease, cancer (lung,
colon and breast) and obesity.
Carroll, a nurse by training, is heading
up the coalitions — weight loss, healthier
eating and smoking cessation — that
began a little over a year ago to take on
these enormous health challenges.
Physical activity is key
Modern life is not conducive to exercise.
Remote controls, automatic doors,
smart phones and elevators take physical
activity out of nearly everything — not
to mention the increasingly frenetic pace
of every day life that makes exercising a
luxury rather than a staple of living.
The Physical Activity Coalition prong
of the Healthier Community Initiative is
working to change that. They hosted a
Family Fitness Day last September and
plan to do it again in 2014.
The frst ever Family Fitness Night
will be held at the hospital on January 9.
Headed up by Stretch-n-Grow Southern
Indiana’s Natalie Allen, the event is an
efort to get families on
“Everyone can
do something
for 10 minutes,
even if it’s in
your pajamas.”
-Shannon
Carroll,
on ftting
exercise into
daily routines
the same page for a night
of healthy fun. They will
leave with tools and plans
to keep up the good work
on a regular basis.
“We hope to teach families
the importance of
being active together and
give them an opportunity
to practice being active
together,” Carroll said.
The second part of the
campaign is the Give Me
10 initiative. There is a
separate website at www.
wellnesscsi.com, for the
initiative, contests and
activities throughout the
year to provide people
with tools and inspiration
for at least 10 minutes of daily physical
activity.
“The group wants to have ongoing educational
classes for all spectrums of the
population,” Carroll said.
Eat real food
Going hand in hand with exercise and
dealing with an overweight population is
a healthy diet.
The Nutrition Coalition has adopted
the fve fruits and vegetables a day campaign.
“Nutrition is so broad,” Carroll said.
“You can talk about 10 million things under
the umbrella of nutrition, but early
on we decide we wanted it to be our goal
as a coalition to increase the awareness,
education and consumption of fruits and
vegetables in Floyd County.”
Last spring, the coalition gave away
1,000 tomato plants and encouraged participants
to post updates on its Facebook
page on their plants’ progress. Carroll
said the initiative was very successful and
they plan to do it again and ultimately expand
it to more plants.
Among other plans, the coalition hopes
to get grocery stores to ofer more fruit
and vegetable samples to expose more
people to new healthy foods. According
to the countywide health assessment,
Carroll said, 30 percent of the population
is obese and 64.2 percent of the population
is overweight.
The biggest factor in these staggering
numbers? Carroll and her colleagues suspect
it is education and awareness. For
example, she said, among low income
Head Start preschool members, there are
larger numbers of overweight and obese
children but the parents are not in tune to
the problem.
“Some of them really, truly don’t know
their kids are overweight or unhealthy,”
Carroll said. “Education needs to happen.”
She said those sentiments are echoed
by physicians the coalition has talked
with as part of the research process.
“They are seeing a growing overweight
population,” she said, adding
that there is an increased efort to distribute
MyPlates (a tool to help eat balanced
nutrition meals) for each family who is a

Floyd Memorial Hospital’s Healthier Community Initiative hosted a Family
Fitness Day in September and will host a Family Fitness Night in January.
The events are complete with demonstrations, games, ftness classes,
sports, contests, prizes, bounce houses and information on getting
healthier and sweating together as a family.
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From a doctor’s perspective:
Pediatrician and general
practitioner Dr. David McCay
weighs in on health trends
Story // Abby Laub
Dr. David McCay, a general practitioner at Floyd
Memorial Medical Group in New Albany said the
most alarming health trend in his daily practice is
the rate of obese and overweight patients.
“I think southern Indiana, unfortunately, is in the bottom
half of the 50 states in terms of obesity rates and being
overweight,” said McCay, a board certifed pediatrician and
general practitioner. “I think 15 to 20 years ago probably the
biggest single health risk was probably people who smoked.
We’re seeing people dying of early from smoking and we’re
seeing people quitting smoking. In another 15 to 20 years
we’ll see the longer efects of obesity.”
But on the positive side, if caught early enough, the health
efects can be reversed.
“The earlier you can reverse the metabolic derangement
that occurs with obesity the better,” McCay noted, adding
that complications of obesity can range from Type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, kidney damage, blindness, and arthritis. “And
there are the things people don’t think about — it causes a
lot more joint breakdown, and sleep apnea also is a big one.”
Another alarming trend, he noted, is the increasing use of
chronic narcotics to manage pain in people at increasingly
young ages.
“Probably 15 years ago we wouldn’t have started those
folks on narcotics at such a young age,” he said, adding that
there have been changes in the practice of medicine that have
led to the point of over treating pain with prescriptions, creating
a lifetime of dependence on medication. “That culture
has caught up to us now. Even if it is for legitimate reasons
initially, there are increasing incidences of substance abuse.”
A positive? McCay said smoking is fnally on the decline.
He said you’d be hard pressed to fnd someone who doesn’t
realize smoking is bad for them. “Most people do legitimately
want to quit and make eforts to do so,” he portend
out. “That’s a positive trend.”
He added that obesity awareness also is on the rise. “The
hardest thing about obesity related changes is it’s very easy
not to do them,” he said. “It’s very easy to eat poorly.”
McCay said people, especially those in their 20’s and 30’s,
need to aggressively go after lifestyle faws and work to correct
them before it’s too late. “When I see a 25 or 30 year
old that is overweight and they’ve probably got some family
history of problems that speak to the train coming down
the tracks — that’s the time that they really need to address
the problem and really aggressively treat it,” he said. “Otherwise
10 years later you may already have some secondary
disease consequences.”
No matter the age, he noted, treat yellow fags before they
become a red fags.
Part of that is making periodic doctor visits. “Things can
change very rapidly,” McCay said. “There are a lot of silent
problems that don’t cause any symptoms, like high choles-
// Story jumps to page 49
part of Head Start.
Low income areas are not the only problem, though. In Floyd
County there are more liquor stores per capita and fewer grocery
stores per capita than the national average. The county’s
income levels are higher than surrounding counties and there
are more fast food options. Carroll speculated that there are
a lot of busy families with the means to spend money out on
meals rather than cooking a balanced meal in the home.
“We get from a lot of people, ‘I just don’t have time. I can’t
keep myself healthy, keep my kids active and get everyone
where they need to be in one day. I’m just doing the next
thing’,” Carroll said, adding that there are a lot of one car per
person families, meaning people don’t walk, ride their bikes
or use community transportation. Instead they sit in their cars
and often eat in their cars with the prevalence of fast food.
Kick smoking in the butt
In addition to unhealthy diet and exercise habits, 30 percent
of the county’s population uses tobacco, so smoking cessation
is the third big initiative for the Healthier Community Initiative.
Incidences of and deaths as a result of lung cancer are
higher than the national averages.
“It requires a lot more thought and strategy to move the ticker
and public perception in that area because of the strength
of the nicotine addiction,” Carroll said. “And one new thing
we’re battling now is the e-cigarettes. They’re not regulated the
same way regular cigarettes are. They don’t contain tobacco,
but they do for sure contain nicotine, and who knows what
else is in them because they’re not really regulated.”
She added that smoking — no matter the type of cigarette
— is especially troublesome for young people. Recently the
coalition sponsored an online health and wellness magazine
geared for college students, called Student Health 101 (www.
studenthealth101.com), and it includes tobacco related topics.
“It is a population we really wanted to target for our tobacco
initiatives,” Carroll said. “They are at an impressionable age,
and it is still early enough for them to quit.”
The smoking cessation coalition also is working on increasing
the awareness of cessation programs and the increased
health insurance premiums for tobacco users.
“We feel an obligation to have resources available for employers
and individuals to aid in their cessation eforts,” Carroll
said. “We want to have about 15 to 20 sites in the community
ofering a class at any given time.”
She also hopes to see nursing home campuses become completely
tobacco free, pursue expanded public smoking bans,
and work creatively with schools on tobacco prevention programs
beginning at young ages, since the average smoker has
his or her frst cigarette between the ages of 12 and 15. And
fnally, they are working with Floyd Memorial Hospital to promote
and expand lung cancer screenings as an evidence based
tool to quit smoking.
Te bigger picture
Carroll acknowledged that no amount of public health initiatives,
free community events and continued education will
make people healthier. It is a choice and it takes time to turn
the tides of a culture with unhealthy habits.
She noted that southern Indiana and Floyd County don’t
have a lot of bike lanes, community transit or sidewalks.
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Your health in focus 2014
‘Train up a child
in the way that
he should go’
Stretch-n-Grow aims to teach youngsters healthy
lifestyle principles and encourage good habits
Story // Abby Laub
Photos // Amber Sigman
When Natalie Allen of Stretch-n-Grow Southern Indiana
walks into a preschool that hosts her health
and ftness program, kids go crazy.
“You feel like a rock star when you walk in
the building,” said Allen, better known as “Coach Natalie”.
The Georgetown native owns and operates the area’s
franchise of the Texas-based Stretch-n-Grow and is passionate
about children’s health and raising a new generation of
physically ft adults.
“I just loved Stretch-n-Grow’s philosophy, because they try
to ingrain it in kids early,” she said. Allen quoted Proverbs
22:6, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is
old, he will not depart from it.”
Stretch-n-Grow is a program that teaches young children
the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle — particularly diet
and exercise — through fun but structured programming at
their school or preschool.
Allen, who grew up as an athlete, bounced around in her
career and schooling before fnally fnding the perfect ft for
her skills and interests with Stretch-n-Grow. She studied Exercise
Science at the University of Louisville and received a
Personal Training Certifcation from the National Federation
of Personal Trainers in 2008.
“This is exactly what I want to do with my life,” she said,
adding that helping kids establish healthy patterns at an early
age is crucial to their long-term success. “I’ve just always
naturally been a trainer.”
The program sees about 200 kids per week at their current
school or daycare facilities, and Allen hopes to up that number,
adding, “once we get in they understand what it is and
they don’t want us to leave.”
“We go in and take a group of 2-year-olds, for instance,
and do a three-to-fve minute quick nutrition or safety lesson
or something to do with pet safety, or some sort of preschool
readiness that they are working on in their class already,” Allen
said.
She then leads the group through a warm up, then cardiovascular
training, resistance training, a game activity, cooldown,
ending with stretching.
“It is scaled down to what little kids like to do, but formulated
like an adult ftness class,” Allen said. “It develops
fundamental motor skills so they’re ready for sports and kindergarten.
We’re trying to teach them that sweating is a good
thing, their heart beating fast is a good thing and running
around every day is a good thing.”
Usually, Allen said with a laugh, she has to be silly and
crack jokes to get the children to learn how to do things. She
joked that teaching a proper pushup to a toddler is no small
feat. Stretching techniques are also tough.
“Using any method that is pretend stinky or has a weird
sound efect works pretty well,” she laughed. “They love
sound efects. They all end up giggling.”
Every week children are sent home with coloring sheets
with information on what they learned, like the “muscle of
the week” and contains activities to involve parents at home.
“I sometimes have parents post videos on my personal
Facebook page of their kids doing an activity they learned in
Stretch-n-Grow,” she said.
She also encourages her participants and their families to
make healthy food choices. Allen said she sees a lot of families
who have the means to eat well-rounded, healthy food
but are pressed for time.
“Usually families that make a high income work a lot of
hours and they usually have the money to put their kids in
sports and lots of activities, which is great, but it also means
they can’t be home to plan meals, and when they’re home
they want to throw something in the microwave and call it
a day.” she pointed out, adding that she likes to prepare a
bunch of meals on Sunday afternoon and have everything
ready to go for the busy week ahead. •
For more information about the program, visit www.
stretchngrowindiana.com or call 812-406-0737.
January/February 2014 • 42

Opposite page: “Coach Natalie” Allen of Stretch-n-Grow leads kids
through exercises at their preschool.
This page: Children at Seeds of Knowledge Preschool learn basic health
and ftness principles, as well as healthy eating lessons, through a series
of silly and fun exercises aimed at creating life-long habits. Pictured at top,
left to right, are Paul Flanigan, Lila Moore, Liam Eurton, Olivia Stackhouse,
Ava Koehler and Molly Crump. Pictured above is Pierce Pennington.
At right, Natalie Allen.
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Your health in focus 2014
Stretch to save your life
SilverSneakers classes ofer hope,
health and healing for seniors
Story // Abby Laub
Three years ago 63-year-old Connie
Wright contracted an extremely
rare and serious lung
disease that doctors said probably
would have killed her had she not
discovered an efective treatment.
Several days a week she visits with her
friends, practices chair yoga and enjoys
herself at the gym. That is her treatment.
It is SilverSneakers at the Washington
County YMCA.
SilverSneakers is a senior citizen oriented
workout that focuses on diferent
areas, including muscle strength, range
of motion, breathing, stretching, relaxation,
mental sharpness, cardiovascular
conditioning and socialization.
Many of the activities are done seated
in a chair or standing with a chair available
for balance. Tools like resistance
bands, hand weights and resistance balls
are used for the 45-minute classes.
“My doctor said, ‘How did you come
to choose that?’ I said that it just kind of
felt right,” Wright said. “I just thought I
can not see how that wouldn’t help me.
He said, ‘Show me some of your moves’,
and when he saw what we did in Silver-
Sneakers he said I couldn’t be doing anything
better.”
Wright, a Salem native, was diagnosed
with Mycobacterium avium complex
(MAC) Lung Disease. It is extremely rare
and causes severe damage to her lungs
and airways.
She said she was on a strong drug
cocktail of antibiotics for 20 months and
was fnally deemed “clear” at the end of
last year. But the resulting damage left it
difcult for her to clear her airways so exercise
and daily life were not easy.
She heard about SilverSneakers Yoga
Stretch and thought it might be helpful.
“I thought about the yoga and the
stretching, and knew it was all about
deep breathing and contortions, so I
started doing it on my own,” she said.
“The breathing is huge, and the relaxation.
You are breathing in all of these positions,
it has allowed my lungs to drain.
When your lungs don’t drain you’re
prone to infection.”
Wright said since she began doing
Yoga Stretch last year she has not once
gotten an infection like pneumonia or
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Above: Washington County Family YMCA members participate in a SilverSneakers Yoga
Stretch class. Below: YMCA instructors led SilverSneakers classes at the 2013 Washington
County Fair’s Senior Citizen’s Day.
bronchitis. Previously, she had three infections
in a span of four months.
In addition to MAC Lung Disease,
Wright had Polio when she was two and
has resulting issues with her legs. As a
result she was resistant to exercise but
said that through the program at the Y
her lower back and legs have “improved
signifcantly”.
“When you have weak legs your lower
back gets pounded, so it’s helped that,
too,” Wright said, adding that she has become
much more limber since beginning
the program in April of 2013.
Wright said she knows many other
people in the SilverSneakers program
and it addresses all of their issues.
She said there is a 30 percent chance
that her disease will come back and that
she is always nervous about it, “but I’m
very hopeful. I feel like with what I’m
doing it surely can’t come back.”
“I think the SilverSneakers stuf is
marvelous,” she added. “It is so important
to the others who do it. It just needs
to be promoted. It’s very important.”
Washington County YMCA Silver-
Sneakers Instructor Dina Northern
echoed the importance of the program
for the senior citizen population.
“I fnd that the exercise makes them
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things,” she said. “It’s a good place for them to socially visit, meet with
others and make new friends. I
personally think it’s a wonderful
program because it doesn’t make
a diference how old you are —
you can still exercise and reap the
benefts of it at any age.”
YogaStretch is done almost entirely
in a chair, limits almost no
one and is fantastic for things like
breathing, blood pressure and
fexibility.
“I fnd that exercise makes
them feel better, overall
their outlook on things.”
-Dina Northern
Several of Northern’s class participants are over the age of 80 and still
regularly exercising. “One lady has arthritis and by coming to exercise
she has taken it into remission,” Northern noted. “Another could hardly
stand up and couldn’t get up out of the chair on her own.”
Northern said her husband has COPD and the program has helped
his breathing.
She said initially people think they can’t do it, but many are referred
to the program by their doctors or are prescribed the program as a follow
up to other rehabilitation.
Northern, 61, became an instructor after getting back into exercise after
she “let herself go in a terrible way” for years and could “hardly get
up of the foor.” She said she wanted to be able to take care of herself in
older age instead of having to rely on other people for her basic needs.
She said SilverSneakers helps people avoid resigning themselves to
“being old and feeling old.” •
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“Infrastructure is huge,” she said.
“Sidewalks and bike lanes just cost money
and nobody has a lot of that right now.
But there are grants if people do have
enough initiative and there is enough
community support.”
As far as individual families go, pendulums
need to swing. She is hopeful
that many families
will start with the 5 a
Day and Give me 10
challenges, as well as
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increased education
and motivation from
the community. She
cited a similar initiative
in the area in the
1990’s that focused on
diabetes, teen pregnancy
and childhood
safety and that particularly
in the area of diabetes, numbers
were better as a result and the Joslin Diabetes
Center was birthed.
Carroll also noted that Clark County is
doing something similar with their Growing
Healthy Lives and that public projects
like the Ohio River Greenway were adding
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and getting physically active.
“It would be neat to see the whole community
have a passion for their health
and paving the way for future generations,”
she said. “They would get out
of survival mode and take a moment to
look at their health seriously and then do
something about it for our health and our
kids.”
She sees the Healthier Community Initiative
as an encouragement
and a means
to get the ball rolling,
especially in a crucial
time when the public’s
health continues
to deteriorate. Eventually
she hopes to see
an active community
calendar with a collection
of materials
and healthy events.
She hopes to see more
groups like the New
Albany Track Club (a group of more than
500 local elementary age children that
run in meets) spring up, and more people
getting involved in existing projects and
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Flashback // The 1940s
A Victorious New Year
“AAA Floyd County Offce Wishes You A
Victorious New Year”. AAA is the
Agricultural Adjustment Administration.
Pictured left to right: Cleo Rudy Wilt,
Newland H. “Doc” Cannon, and
Marietta Williams. Cleo and Marietta
were long-term
secretaries of AAA.
The picture is undated the library
guesses it was in the 1940s
during WWII.
The photo is from the Cannon
Collection, on loan from
Dr. Daniel Cannon.
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Generally once a year is a good rule of
thumb to follow in scheduling doctor visits.
In some cases, especially with younger
people, he said, waiting a couple of years
between visits might sufce.
“Check to see if anything has changed
in the family history,” he added. “Just talk
about any symptoms you think are nothing,
but may indicate something more signifcant.”
If nothing else, exercise at least 30 minutes
a day, fve days a week to help maintain
a healthy weight, he said.
The pesky reminders, McCay said, are
always going to stay the same. “It’s the little
reminders like use sunscreen and wear
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We’ve also had great success at the New
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Some other favorite spots include
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Everyday Adventures // Jason Byerly
Going for the gold
The most painful crashes in life don’t always happen on the ski slopes
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Every time the winter
Olympics roll around I
get emotional thinking
about how close I came
to the gold. You wouldn’t know it
by looking at me, but I once had
a brilliant future as a professional
skier … except for one minor
problem. We’ll get to that later.
I had never actually skied a
day in my life until high school,
but during my junior year I f-
nally got my chance. In a stroke
of marketing genius, Paoli Peaks
ski resort ofered a free ski night
for each of the area schools. It
was the perfect way to introduce
new customers to the slopes.
And, more importantly, it was
the perfect way for me to begin my ascent
to Olympic greatness.
Sure, maybe I was starting late in life,
but I’m a fast learner. After all, I’d been
sledding since I could walk. How much
harder could it be to do it standing up?
Besides, I’d watched plenty of James
Bond movies that involved 007 escaping
enemy agents on skis. Apart from
dodging bullets, it looked easy. I fgured
once you eliminated the snipers from the
equation, you could practically do it in
your sleep.
Apparently 007 knew something I
didn’t. The frst time I strapped on the
skis was awkward at best. They gave us
a quick lesson on the bunny slope, but it
was hard to put it into practice with all of
the eight-year-olds showing of around
me. Every time I’d start to get moving,
another third grader would cut me of.
I’d fnally had enough. I needed a real
hill. I knew once I got some speed going,
I’d fgure it out. So, I pointed my skis toward
the steepest slope I could fnd and
shoved of.
You know how in sci-f movies, the
stars turn into streaks of light when a
ship goes into hyperspace? That’s what
happened to the trees around me as I
launched down the hill.
Speed wasn’t a problem. I had plenty
of that. Most people seemed to be zigzagging
down the slope. I was rocketing
straight down it, gaining momentum every
second. That’s when I realized there
was one valuable skill I had missed in my
lesson. I didn’t know how to stop.
Even as an inexperienced skier, I knew
this might be an issue. The slope curved
to the right near the bottom of the hill, and
given the fact that I only knew how to go
straight, I guessed that I had about 30 seconds
before I plowed into the woods.
I did the only thing I could think to
do. I bailed. I dove to the ground, tumbling
head over heels, leaving a trail of
ski gear for a dozen yards as I rolled into
the brush.
And just like that my Olympic dreams
were dashed. I never put on skis again.
Okay, so maybe I wouldn’t exactly
have been Olympic material, but had I
bothered to learn how to stop, I might
have at least learned to ski for real. Crashing
I could do. Stopping without injury?
Not so much.
Some of us have the same problem
of the slopes. We fy through life at the
speed of light, always busy, always running
from one thing to the next. We fll
our schedules with all kinds of good
things. We go, go, go. But we’ve never
learned to stop in a healthy way.
Oh, we’re expert crashers. We push
ourselves until we get sick or burned out
and then we go down hard. We snap at
people we love. We blow minor problems
way out of proportion. We get crazy over
things that really don’t matter. We even
compromise our values in ways we never
thought we would.
Sometimes these crashes are
minor blow-ups. Other times we
may completely wreck our lives
with an afair, an addiction or
by neglecting our health to the
point of serious illness.
Yes, we can crash with the best
of them, but stopping without
hurting ourselves? That takes
some skill.
Maybe that’s why in the midst
of busyness Jesus invited his
friends to go away with him by
themselves “to a quiet place and
get some rest.” (Mark 6:31 NIV)
Like most of us they would never
do it on their own.
God designed us with the
need to rest and play. He wired us with a
hunger for being as well as doing.
But that means saying no to good opportunities.
It means disappointing people.
Maybe hardest of all, it means giving
up the need for control. It’s hard to fully
enjoy God when we’re busy playing God.
Take it from someone who knows. The
most painful crashes in life don’t always
happen on the ski slopes, and the true
gold medal moments aren’t just reserved
for the Olympics.
Whether it’s playing with grandkids
or laughing with friends, reading a book
or worshiping on a walk through the
woods, it is these sweet moments that
recharge our batteries and fll our souls.
These are the moments that are more
valuable than gold. •
Jason Byerly is a writer, pastor, husband and
dad who loves the quirky surprises God sends
his way every day. He believes life is much
funnier and way cooler than most of us take
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