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Dr. Chuck Dietzen: The Ultimate Bucket List: Inspired by Spirits This month, we feature Dr. Chuck Dietzen, a well-known and respected Zionsville resident and doctor who is world-renowned for his work with pediatric oncology rehabilitation. Dietzen is also known for his philanthropic works as the founder of Timmy Global Health. However, many may not know that Dietzen in his latest venture has partnered with a few local men in an effort to create the best distilled spirits in the world while bringing people together in a responsible social manner and as a means to support great causes.

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Coyotes in Our Community Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Zion Nature Center

Local social media and media outlets have posted and reported on “coywolves,” a blend of coyote and wolf, creating more anxiety and animosity toward what are actually eastern coyotes. We sat down with Mindy Murdock, park naturalist and Nature Center manager at Zion Nature Center in Zionsville, to discuss what kind of coyote the community is dealing with and how we, as residents, should be dealing with the wildlife that is sharing a habitat with us.

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et’s first look at what an eastern coyote is and how a “coywolf” is not “a thing.” An article published in “The Conversation” and written by Roland Kays, a research associate professor of wildlife and scientist at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina State University, sets the record straight on “coywolves.”

Kays explained that as a result of evolution in the U.S., there is a hybrid

canid living in the eastern U.S. “There is no single new genetic entity that should be considered a unique species,” Kays wrote.

“New genetic tests show that all eastern coyotes are a mix of three species: coyote, wolf and dog. The percentages vary, dependent upon exactly which test is applied and the geographic location of the canine. The coywolf is not a thing.”

Murdock explained the habits of the eastern coyotes that live among us and discussed how we have created the ideal

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habitats for them over the years.

“There are animals that need the deep woods and uninterrupted habitats, and there are animals that, if given the opportunity, will adapt to our human habitats,” Murdock stated. “Coyotes, Canadian Geese and White-tailed deer are other examples.

We [humans] are providing a habitat that is ideal for them. How many people have backyard sheds or areas that are overgrown with brush and shrubs? We have provided them with city/town parks, culverts under roadways and ditches – all are places for them to raise their pups.

They will put their den anywhere as long as they feel it’s safe.”

Coyotes will spend most of their time hunting for small animals and vermin during dusk and dawn hours. Murdock recommends that people need to secure their trash with lids, bring in cat/dog food at night and clean up under their bird feeders as ways to detract coyotes from eating the food that is left out or hunting the animals that the food is put out for.

“No matter how hard you try, you’re not going to get a coyote to leave an area, so we have to learn how to adapt so that we can stay good neighbors with the coyotes,” Murdock said. “They have adapted to us, but we are not adapting as well to them.

People’s biggest fear is for the safety of their kids and pets. If you have a cat, bring it inside. If you have a dog, make sure it is secured and not running loose in the neighborhood. Coyotes look at smaller dogs as a potential meal and bigger dogs as competition. Your dog is just another canine in its [the coyote’s] territory.”

According to Murdock, humans are predators to coyotes, and while they are naturally curious of us, they are not sizing us up to eat us.

“Coyotes are the wild cousin of what we’ve domesticated but have the keenness that most of our dogs have lost,” she said.

“They do form family groups but not as tightly as wolves. They have an alpha male and female but don’t usually hunt in packs likes wolves do.”

Murdock emphasized that shooting within town limits and poisoning coyotes can have obvious legal ramifications and are not the proper way to deal with the situation. That is a job best left for the

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understand what you are doing. We want coyotes to continue to be fearful of us and think of us as predators.”

Murdock concluded, “They are beautiful to watch. Most of the time, they are just passing through, and they are not the ‘monsters’ that you read or hear about.

Coyotes are native animals that are not going away, so we need to learn to adapt our homes and neighborhoods.”

Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“I had DNR come out and do a presentation on ways that we can be good neighbors with our wildlife. When a coyote has crossed too many boundaries, rather than trapping or shooting them, contact DNR and let them step in and handle the situation,” Murdock stated.

“Studies have shown that when you kill or relocate coyotes, new coyotes will move into the territory or will breed to bring the numbers back up. We need to learn to adapt ourselves to coyotes and how to behave to keep the conflicts down.”

She stressed that if a coyote won’t leave after you have removed any attractions

that might have brought them to your yard and it is getting too close for comfort to your children and/or pets, then contact DNR. If you or your children are standing in proximity to a coyote and you want it to go away, Murdock has some rather unusual tactics that work to scare the coyote off.

“Act big and mean,” she said. “If you have a hose, hose them down, use an air horn or act big and scary – scream, shout and wave your arms. Show your dominance, but do not charge at them. The coyote will look at you and think that it’s just too much for it to try to figure out, and it will leave the situation because it doesn’t

For more information on coyotes, visit wildlife.

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Appearance: Coyotes have a fur coat in shades of oranges, grays and tans. They typically weigh between 25-40 pounds.

Diet: Coyotes will eat anything they can find. They mainly consume small rodents and rabbits but are known to eat fruits, vegetables and insects.

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History Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Lloyd Riley

Now is your chance to be a part of Zionsville’s history and to be a part of a unique and special exhibition that will open in November 2019, “Through the Lens: Lloyd Riley, Photojournalist”. Zionsville Monthly is proud to be partnering with the SullivanMunce Cultural Center on this exhibition and photo contest.

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he idea for the exhibition came while I was working on a previous story just over a year ago. I was conducting my research at the SullivanMunce when I stumbled across a box filled with black and white prints. I was easily distracted by the collection of images that portrayed life in Zionsville between the 1950s-1970s.

On the back of the images, I read the name, “Lloyd Riley”. In that moment I realized that I was leafing through this man’s visual account of how he saw a town that I later learned he had a strong affinity for. I wondered, “Who was he?

Why haven’t I seen his work or heard his name before?” The care and artistry that went into each photo made it evident that this man was a talented photojournalist who captured the essence of the scene and soul of every person he captured on film.

After meeting with SullivanMunce’s Executive Director, Cynthia Young and volunteers, John and Candace Ulmer, we agreed that an exhibition of Riley’s

remarkable work go on display at the SullivanMunce for visitors and residents to enjoy. For those that knew and/or worked with Riley, we hope that the exhibition will bring back some wonderful memories of life in Zionsville around the mid to late 20th century and of Riley himself. For me, I never knew Mr. Riley but I feel compelled to spotlight the work of a master storyteller and see his name appear in a byline once again.

Additionally, we discussed that a photography contest might be a way to add to the archives and build upon Riley’s collection of images portraying life throughout our community. As previously reported, in the January issue of Zionsville Monthly, the SullivanMunce Cultural Center is accepting monthly submissions from the public as part of a new contest and exhibition.

“Through the Lens: Lloyd Riley, Photojournalist” will open just a little less than a year from now and will remain on exhibit until February 22, 2020. Visitors to the exhibit will see life in Zionsville

throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and early ‘70s.

The photography contest that is open to all ages. The photograph contest begins now through October 12, 2019. At the end of the contest, a photo in each of three categories – Best Adult, Teen and Youth – will be judged by a selected panel and showcased next to Riley’s work at the opening of the exhibition.

Submission ideas include parades, sporting events, ribbon cuttings, businesses, contests, holiday activities, school activities, political races, landscapes/ streetscapes, police, fire, scouts, residences, special events, church events, etc.

The intention is to increase community involvement in preserving the history of Zionsville, increase the Historical Collection to include decades not currently represented and promote the mission of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center while honoring Riley in the process.

Look for our special section featuring a sample of the upcoming exhibition in our monthly issues leading up to November.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS OF LIFE IN ZIONSVILLE Final submissions due by October 12, 2019

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As parents, we are always looking for things that will have a positive and lasting impact on our children’s lives. Introducing your child at an early age to the wonderful sport of tennis can have such a great influence on your child’s life. Tennis teaches the child that getting off the couch and getting involved in physical activity can be fun. It also teaches young children respect for rules and the benefits of team activities. One of the best ways to introduce your child to tennis is to enroll them in one of the Junior Tennis Camps offered at the Indianapolis Racquet Club (IRC).

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he IRC has been around since 1965.

For nearly its entire existence, Ed Brune was the general manager and tennis director of the club. However, Brune recently retired and was replaced by Jamie Dieveney,

coincidentally Brune’s sonin-law.

About a year ago, Dieveney and his family moved to the Indianapolis area from Seattle where Dieveney grew up.

Prior to moving to IRC, Dieveney worked in a number of tennis clubs over the years

and was the general manager of a large club in Seattle just before the move here.

In addition to having been a college tennis player with a 48-0 record, Dieveney is also a talented musician and singer. While he lived in Seattle, Dieveney was a member

of an a capella group called “The Coats” that has recorded 13 albums and another group that is a Steely Dan tribute band called “Nearly Dan.” Dieveney is taking what he has learned over the years in the tennis business and the

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entertainment area and applying it to the Junior Tennis Program at IRC. While Dieveney understands the need for first-rate instruction, which IRC offers, he also understands the importance

them on the fundamentals, skills and the rules of the game; and celebrate the child’s participation and achievements in a team atmosphere.

Generally, the IRC Junior program is for kids ages 4-17.

While tennis for a 4-year-old may sound daunting, the USTA, similar to basketball where the goal is lowered, has created a program for younger kids in which they use a larger and softer ball and a smaller court. Once they are 11 years old, they start using regular balls and full court size.

The IRC Summer Camps offer half-day options in the morning (9:00 - 11:30am) and afternoon (12:30-3 p.m.) as well as full day. Each day will have a different theme in

of integrating entertainment into the program. So, with that goal in mind, Dieveney and his staff have designed a Junior Tennis Summer Camp with the goals to inspire kids that tennis is fun; educate

order to keep the kids from getting bored with excessive repetition. The main objectives of the summer program are to advance a child’s ability to sustain a rally along with increasing their balance, agility and fitness.

If you’re looking to get your child off the couch and give them the gift of introducing them to tennis, a game that they can play for the rest of their life, call the Indianapolis Racquet Club today for more information about enrolling your child in this exciting summer program.

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PALLADIUM: FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 8 P.M.

Which album are you most proud of and why?

That’s a difficult question. I believe in [each], and each album is special to me for different reasons.

“Up All Night” for the fact it launched this whole crazy journey so far. “Wild Ones” because that’s when it felt like it was make-or-break – you’re either with me or you’re not. “Slowheart” because we found our groove with that record, and I was really able to immerse myself in every aspect in the studio.

Which song or album challenged you the most?

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Described by Rolling Stone as “one of country music’s most tireless and powerful live draws,” Kip Moore became an instant star when his platinum-selling debut album, “Up All Night,” spawned three No. 1 hits: “Beer Money,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and the smash “Somethin’ About a Truck.” His follow-up release, “Wild Ones,” was hailed by The Guardian as “an impressively singular release from Music Row.”

“Wild Ones” probably challenged me the most.

We were still riding the wave from “Up All Night,” but what I didn’t know at that point was the die-hard fans knew that record as much for the album tracks as the hits. So, when we went into the studio for “Wild Ones,” I had already taken a full record of songs to my record label that got scrapped. That was hard to wrap my head around and to continue with making “Wild Ones,” but that process was so important because when we went back out on the road with those songs and everyone was singing them back to me, I knew that we were on to something.

When creating “Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions,” can you explain your process of selecting the songs, and what factors played into your selections?

The acoustic EP was built from something the fans Moore’s current Top 20 entry, “Last Shot,” comes from his acclaimed third studio album, “Slowheart,” had been asking for the longest time. I had always which also included the No. 1 hit, “More Girls Like You.” “Slowheart” drew praise from critics like NPR as promised them it would happen and now felt like Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet,” landing on multiple “Best Of” the perfect time for that project. Some of the lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, Taste of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The songs are ones that I had written years Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. ago that I had been waiting for the right His latest collection, released in November, is “Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions.” The record for them to be a part of, whereas seven-song EP, which kicks off with an unplugged version of fan favorite “Plead the Fifth,” some were newer but felt right for this PALLADIUM showcases Moore’s signature sound in a stripped-down setting that highlights his gritty vocals more stripped-down sound.

PERFORMER and evocative lyrics. For more information on Kip Moore, visit kipmoore.net.

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What’s next? Any new projects

in production?

Going back to the early years, when did you realize your passion for writing music and performing?

What were you doing before the release of “Up All Night”? Describe the journey that led to the release of the album.

My mom was a piano teacher, and my dad would always be playing rock and roll records at the house, so I think that the passion I have for music has always naturally been a part of me. From the moment I picked up a guitar, I spent my time studying the craft of songwriting and honing my sound. Through the years out on the road, the drive to perform has only grown because of the fanbase.

Their loyalty allows me to put it all out on the table and play every show as if it was our last.

Before the release of “Up All Night” and signing with MCA, I had moved to Nashville and eventually signed a publishing deal with Brett James.

At that time, I was living above the publishing offices, co-writing with writers in town and working odd jobs to get by. I am thankful to have had someone like Brett in my corner because that doesn’t happen very often, but he saw something in me and fought with me to make the music I wanted to make for that first record.

Who were you inspired by earlier on in your career? What influence did he/she have on your career?

Is it difficult to balance the creative process and fulfilling the contractual obligations that artists are typically bound by?

Growing up, I gravitated towards artists like Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson and Bob Seger. Even as a kid, I found myself relating to what they were saying, and I’ve always paid close attention to an artist’s lyrics. I would study Bob Dylan’s lyrics too as a way to fully understand how artists I respect shaped their stories.

I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where I have a job where I get to do what I love every day.

I also have a team that understands that I’m never going to do things totally by the book, and we have found a way to make it all work and stay true to what I believe in.

I’m always working on the next thing. It’s just how my mind works, especially when it comes to the next creative body of work. Right now, I’m focusing on the next record and am already feeling really inspired and fired up by what has taken shape so far.

What would you like for the audience in Carmel to take away from not only your performance but you as an artist?

I never really answer this question because it’ll leave you disappointed if you have a certain thing you want an audience to leave with. People internalize music in so many different ways, from one person to the next.

Other than performing and songwriting, what is one thing on your “bucket list” that you haven’t done yet?

I find true joy in traveling as well as experiencing new cultures, so new places to explore are always on my “list.” I also try to give back when I can, so a goal of mine is to do some missionary work in the future and help those who really need it the most.

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Once known predominantly for open-wheel racing and feed corn, Indiana has become a player in the craft beer and distilled spirits industry. There has been a slight surge of distillery tasting rooms opening in the greater metro area and a significant rise in popularity as Hoosiers are becoming as discerning about their choice of spirits as they have become over craft beers.

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o stranger to our publication, Zionsville resident Dr. Chuck Dietzen has graced the pages of Zionsville Monthly over the last few years. We have featured his extraordinary work as the former head of the Pediatric Oncology Rehabilitation unit at Riley Hospital for Children, his ongoing work as the founder and president of Timmy Global Health and his work as co-founder of iSALUS. It comes as no surprise to Dietzen’s friends and fans that he has embarked on another fascinating venture – distilling quality spirits along with co-founders Mel

Lytton, Kevin “KP” Paul and Steve Ortman.

We sat down with Dietzen and fellow co-founder and master distiller Lytton to learn about their label Bucket List Distilled Spirits’ genesis and how it stacks up against other local distilled spirits.

“It’s all about Spirituality,” Dietzen quipped. “I like anything that brings people together to do something positive. What’s great about it is Bucket List memorializes one of Mel’s friends who had cancer and wanted to create the best sipping whiskey ever. Mel brought some of his friend’s whiskey to my house, and I took a dab of it. I told Mel, ‘I think he

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[Mel’s friend] succeeded, so we call our line of spirits Bucket List as a tribute to him.”

Lytton is originally from the Blacksburg, Virginia, and currently resides in Burlington, Indiana. Lytton met Dietzen six years ago on a fateful road trip and a presentation on the Shroud of Turin where they drove up to Fort Wayne as strangers but came back as forever friends.

“Our church was doing a presentation on the Shroud of Turin,” Lytton recalled.

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Wayne, it was like we’d known each other our entire lives, and we’ve been close friends ever since.”

On the back of every Bucket List Label, one can read the tale of Lytton’s dear friend and inspiration behind the label.

“I grew up in the mountains of Virginia,” Lytton shared. “My friend and his father were bootleggers. Both spent a little time in hoosegow.” Lytton chuckled at the memory and continued, “The son, in his later years, developed cancer and was told he was terminal. He decided that he was going to make the best moonshine that had ever been made. He did, and we enjoyed it.”

Lytton offered his thoughts on his venture with Dietzen and what Dietzen brings to the label.

“People know and appreciate Chuck – he’s a great guy,” he said. “He’s compassionate and a very good friend. He loves what he can do not only for children but for people. This is just an extension of that. I think it [Bucket List] may be a way, eventually, to have some money come back that could go to helping kids. We’re [Chuck and I] are people of faith, which is not always a good thing to say in today’s world, but I’d like to think that if Jesus were here with us now, he’d sit down and have a glass.”

“When you look at all the fundraisers we do, this is a big part of it [Bucket List],” Dietzen stated. “People coming together and celebrating is all part of it while incor-

porating an opportunity to produce our own bourbon whiskey, do it well and have some fun with it.

Dietzen and Lytton were originally looking to distill down in Indianapolis until they had an encounter with another Zionsville resident and familiar face, Patrick Mullen.

“I ran into Patrick and told him that we had a still and were ready to roll, and he said, ‘I know a place you need to check out,’” Dietzen said. “He’s been running the kitchen at Danny Boys Beer Works in Carmel. So, in one location, you’ve got outstanding beer, great spirits that we’re distilling onsite and the quality of food that people in Zionsville have always liked when Patrick’s Kitchen was there. It’s all here at Danny Boys.”

Bucket List is currently being distributed by Indiana Small Batch, an independent wine and spirits distributor.

“We’re not making enough yet to try and get every big distributorship in the country,” Lytton explained. “We don’t have that kind of volume yet.”

When asked how Bucket List stacks up against other local distilled spirits, Lytton replied thoughtfully, “I think we’ll hold our own with any of them. I’m proud of what we’re doing. It’s kind of like a lot of other things. Some people like Coke, and some people like Pepsi. There’s room for both, and they’re both right. I like what we’re producing. Our black label, that I’m extremely proud of, has a very soft finish.

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It’s higher on the corn and smaller on the rye, so you don’t have a lot of burn (or spice) on the back of your tongue. It’s aged in small barrels, which works really well.”

The distillers submitted three products in a competition in California this past December and took gold in all three.

This has encouraged the team to keep on growing, one bottle at a time. Bucket List’s latest product is its Corn Whiskey.

Bottled at 100 proof, it appears harsh but is as smooth as honey with an incredible finish. Lytton used his late friend’s original recipe but took it a step further.

“We took it a step further by barrel aging it in a used bourbon barrel for a short time,” Lytton shared. “It gives it a beautiful gold color. Even just a few months in the barrel, it picks up a few tones and hints from the bourbon and the oak itself, bringing it to the forefront, and it’s just incredibly soft.”

In total, Bucket List is distilling six spirits, and combined with Danny Boys Distilling Works, 13 distilled spirits are available for consumption and for sale by the bottle at Danny Boys Beer Works in Carmel. Tyler Daniel is a distiller at Danny Boys Beer Works who is also assisting with the distilling for Bucket List.

“Tyler has a good grasp of distilling,” Lytton said. “He is a fine young man and is doing a tremendous job.”

Where does it go from here? Dietzen replied, “We hope to increase production and do some other creative stuff. To us, this is fun and brings people together to enjoy each other’s company.”

Follow Bucket List Distilled Spirits on Facebook for updates, releases and special events. Visit Danny Boys Beer Works in Carmel to try Bucket List Distilled Spirits for yourself.

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Zionsville Church on a Mission L o c a l c h u r c h t a c k l e s a d o p t i o n a n d f o s t e r c a r e c r i s i s Writer // Rebecca Wood • Photography // Submitted

On any given Sunday, Traders Point Christian Church teems with life.

Parishioners fill the pews, music flows from the stage and the pastor delivers a stirring message. The church’s modern approach to the traditional Christian message draws sizable crowds and much attention

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ith its broad platform and large congregation, Traders Point Christian Church has big plans for the new year. In 2019, the church will focus its efforts on the foster care and adoption crisis.

Executive Pastor Greg Anderson says the church looks to Scripture to determine Laura Mobley God’s heart on the matter and the church’s marching orders.

“God’s kids need to take care of God’s kids,” Anderson says. “Vulnerable children have the most barriers stacked up against them. As God’s people, we want to show the same love to these children that God shows to us. Love is really driving and motivating us.”

Anderson believes God spurred the church to get involved right when the crisis hit epic proportions.

Crisis is the word many use to describe the current foster care environment.

In Indiana, the statistics are daunting.

According to the latest available data from the Indiana Department of Child Services, 16,000 Hoosier children reside in the foster

care system. Although Indiana is the 15th most populous state, it ranks 5th in the nation for the largest number of children in foster care.* Additionally, the need for adoptive parents weighs heavily. The Indiana Adoption Program reports that 600 Hoosier children have had parental rights terminated without an identified adoptive family. Worldwide, an estimated 15 million children wait for permanent placement in homes.

As part of its 2019 initiative, Traders Point Christian Church strives to raise awareness of the issues and work on solutions to the problems. To spearhead its efforts, a full-time staff member joined the church’s ranks. Zionsville’s Laura Mobley serves as the Foster and Adoption Ministry Director.

Mobley never imagined she’d be on the frontlines of the fight. Seven years ago, Mobley, a hospital pharmacist and mother to a then infant, felt a nudge on her heart about how the rest of the world lived.

Adoption kept popping into her mind.

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an obvious sign that the couple should adopt. “I asked my husband if the church did something on adoption, would that be obvious?” The next week, Traders Point Christian Church announced the launch of an adoption and foster care ministry.

That Sunday was a pivotal moment for Mobley. She immediately signed up for a leadership position on the foster care and adoption team. Over the next several years, Mobley immersed herself in the ministry and grew in knowledge of the crisis and opportunities for the church to serve.

Recently, Mobley left her pharmacist position for full-time ministry at the church. “This is a huge career shift and not what I planned to do with my life. I’m a very black and white science person, so this is very different.”

In her new role, Mobley creates opportunities for everyone to be involved.

Members have embraced this church initiative. In increasing number, church members have stepped into the role of foster parents or entered the adoption process. Three years ago, two Traders Point Christian Church families served as foster families. In 2018, 23 church families welcomed foster children into their home.

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Pfleeger are one of the newly licensed foster families. Within the last year, three children have been placed within their Zionsville home.

“I have the energy and willingness to foster, and I know God has a calling on my heart,” says Martha.

Martha recalls the heartwarming stories and challenging moments with her foster children. Her favorite memories center on her biological daughters bonding with their foster siblings. She finds beauty in the process. “I get to stand in the gap for a child and hurt alongside them.

It’s a humbling thing to be a part of that.”

As for adoption, Mobley has her own personal experience with the process.

Over two years ago, Mobley and her husband adopted a 2-year-old son with developmental delays from China. Gavin is now a thriving 5-year-old with two siblings, including a sister who is 11 months older.

“My oldest son had a school assignment to journal a happy moment,” Mobley recalls. “He wrote about the happy day Gavin arrived at our home.”

For those not ready to bring a child

within their own home, the church offers other ways to serve foster families. Care communities are a big initiative within Traders Point Christian Church. Care communities offer foster families emotional, spiritual, physical and financial support. A team of volunteers rallies around the foster family and provides practical support, such as housework, childcare, tutoring and meals.

Currently, 225 church households volunteer in care communities serving 31 foster families.

The church says care communities drastically increase the retention rates of foster families. Nationally, 50 percent of foster families quit after the first year or first placement. Many of those families attribute a lack of support as the reason for their departure. With the addition of care communities, 90 percent of foster families continue their position within the foster care system.

In addition to volunteer opportunities, the church strategically partners and provides resources to organizations plugged into the crisis. In December, a

portion of the church’s end-of-year giving went to Hands of Hope Ministry, an organization that links and equips churches in supporting adoption and foster care.

In 2019, Hands of Hope aspires to partner with 30 churches.

Traders Point Christian Church has supported Hands of Hope’s launch of a care portal this month. The portal will be an online tool to alert community members of physical needs for biological, vulnerable or at-risk families.

With a variety of opportunities to serve and give, Anderson hopes the church’s efforts will bring about changes. “We often say that we don’t want to be a church that just meets on the weekends, but we want to equip people to make a difference in our community.”

In a year, Mobley wants the Hoosier foster care system to look different. “We hope there are more foster families waiting for foster kids than kids waiting for families,” says Mobley. “Every child belongs in a family that provides stability and consistency. Family is so important.”

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After an arduous two-year process, the Humane Society for Boone County (HSforBC) officially opened its doors to its 7,000-sq. ft. shelter in January. The new HSforBC Animal Shelter is located at 5366 S. Indianapolis Rd. between State Road 267 and Whitestown Parkway. Now that the move-in phase is complete, the real work at the shelter begins, and preparations for the annual “Fur Ball: A Mardi Gras Pawty to Change Their World” are well underway.

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SforBC’s “Fur Ball: A Mardi Gras Pawty to Change Their World” will be held Saturday, February 16 at The Cardinal Room at the Golf Club of Indiana. The event raises awareness and funds that are crucial to its operating budget and to its volunteer board and staff.

HSforBC provides food, healthcare, vaccinations and spay and neuter services for all animals in its care. It is 100 percent volunteer operated and receives no tax dollars. In addition to its need of volunteers to help work at the shelter and to foster animals, there is a need for donations of requested items and monetary donations that will go toward the care of the animals and day-to-day operations of the shelter.

“Some people may call us cheap. I call us frugal,” said Susan Austin, director of animal welfare at HSforBC. “I say that because for every penny that we don’t have to pay out on an overhead administrative

item, we get to spend on the animals, or we’re saving for something that will go to help the animals.”

Austin shared that some of HSforBC’s projects were put on hold, so the organization could complete the necessary renovations on the shelter and focus on moving in.

“We still have some projects that we want to get done at the shelter. We want another play yard for dogs, so we can exercise more of them at once, and we need some additional things for the catteries,” Austin shared. “We continue to raise funds and save by making sure that we’re not spending money that we don’t need to.

We have a strong vision of where we want to go. We also know how to stop and take advantage of opportunities without impacting our core mission, and that is a huge benefit of being such a working group.”

For those who have not attended HSforBC’s “Fur Ball: A Mardi Gras Pawty to Change Their World,” Austin would like to

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emphasize that this is not a typical gala or evening fundraiser.

“We didn’t want a gala where people have to spend money on attire but rather they come to a really fun event, which is why we chose the Mardi Gras theme.

People can come to our event dressed comfortably in jeans and enjoy some comfort food. With the purchase of a ticket, they will get admission to the best Mardi Gras party in Boone County and enjoy a decent meal while having fun and helping the animals. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket, and we will have a cash bar available.”

The evening’s program will include a brief presentation on the volunteer/ foster experience with guest speakers who will share the joys and realities of fostering animals.

“Our ‘Kitten Crew’ will perform a skit while bringing awareness to ‘Kitten Season,’ and our guests will enjoy a lively auction with Boone County’s own Steve Cross – no Sotheby’s-type live auction here,” Austin expressed. “We stuff The Cardinal Room with fun and cool silent auction items such as in-home wine tastings and other popular items.”

Austin concluded, “We want our guests to help us celebrate how far we’ve come and educate people about what we do and where their donations go.”

Tickets may be purchased by phone at 877-HSforBC or by email at furball@hsforbc.org. Tickets are $50 per person and $475 for a table of 10. All proceeds go toward helping the animals.

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