Kristin Hunteman

Join us at the historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin for the Christmas classic......

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

Show times are as follows: Friday, December 26, and Saturday, December 27, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for Military, College Students with ID, and Seniors 55 and over, and $3.00 for children 12 and under. You can get tickets at the door, by calling 317-736-6823 or emailing franklinheritage@earthlink.net.

Becuase Christmas is a mere day away, I thought that I would give a few tips to those who have a fur-baby in the house to help them have a Merry Christmas or happy holiday as well.

Holiday costumes may be adorable one your dog, but if it has a rubber band to hold it on, remember that rubber bands can embedded themselves into the skin if left on too long. Plus, your dog or cat could eat it and cause intestinal issues.

Confetti and noise makers are fun for humans, but not for pets. Noisemakers can hurt their delicate sense of hearing. Confetti falls in the same category as the rubber bands -- tummy trouble is no fun!

Chocolate is fatal to both dogs and cats.

The scents coming out of the kitchen smell good to your four-legged friends as well. Make sure that pots, pans and containers are not close to the edge of the counter -- it's very easy for dogs or cats to allow their curosity to get the best of them and tip them over -- causing a big mess and potential for injury.

Bones are dangerous as are human seasonings. Don't be tempted to feed people food as a treat.

Most of all, DO NOT give an animal as a gift UNLESS you are "paws-itive" that the recipient will love and care for them.

Have a merry and safe Christmas!

As a parent of FCCC and FCJS, I would like to personally invite you to a Christmas concert performed by the Franklin College Childrens Choir and Franklin College Junior Singers tonight, Friday, December 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM. The concert will be held in the Richardson Chapel on campus. There is no admission for this concert and I hope that you will join us for a fun, music-filled evening.

With the holiday season at the midway point, I thought I would give a gentle reminder that donations are always accepted at two of my favorite charitable organizations: the Interchurch Food Pantry and The Lord's Locker.

The Lord's Locker is located in Trafalgar and welcomes food, clothing, toys and monetary donations.

If you are in need of assistance from the Lord's Locker, here is the criteria.

Address:	101 S. Pleasant
	Trafalgar, IN 46181
Phone(s):	(317) 878-7708
Fax:	(317) 878-5866
Operating Agency:	Lord's Locker
Hours:	Shopping: Wed. 9am-3pm Food Pantry sign-up 9am-9:30am; Donations Mon. 9am-1pm, Tues. 9am-Noon, Wed. 9am-3pm and every 3rd Sat. 9am-Noon
Description:	Collects donated items and redistributes them to persons in need. Offers free clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture and toys.
On Busline:	No
Eligibility:	Open to needy persons including victims of fires, floods, abuse or other circumstances.
Area Served:	Open
Intake Procedure:	Call or visit for more information.

The Interchurch Food Pantry is located in Franklin at 830 Overstreet in Franklin. They welcome food and monetary donations.

If you are in need of assistance from the Interchurch Food Pantry, here is the criteria.

Address:	830 Overstreet Ave.
	Franklin, IN 46131
Phone(s):	(317) 736-5090
Operating Agency:	Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County
Hours:	Mon.-Fri. 1pm-3pm
Description:	Provides food assistance to Johnson County residents. Requires ID, preferably picture ID. Also requires a written referral, dated the same day the client comes to the pantry, from a human service organization, WIC, the welfare office or a church. Assistance is limited to once a month, 30 days apart. Accepts donations to the food pantry delivered during open hours. Also accepts monetary donations as well.
On Busline:	No
Eligibility:	Must be a Johnson County resident and eligibly income guidelines.
Area Served:	Johnson County
Intake Procedure:	165% of the poverty level.

Saturday, December 6 will be a day full of activites leading up to the holiday lighting of downtown Franklin. Activites are as follows:

9:00 AM - Breakfast with Santa at St. Rose - sponsored by Tri Kappa

1:30 PM - Holiday Parade

2:00 PM - Christmas Cookie and Gingerbread House contest at JCPL Services Center

3:00 PM - Visits with Santa at the Johnson County Museum

Colts in Motion Museum on Main Street

A Christmas Story at the Artcraft Theatre

5:30 PM - Carriage, Firetruck, Trolley and Bus Rides

Franklin FFA Kiddie Fun Zone

Pipe Organ concert at First Presbyterian Church

6:00 PM - Choral performances

Ground displays lit at the Masonic and Methodist Homes

7:00 PM - Lighting of the Downtown area

Fireworks

7:05 PM - Jingle Jog

7:30 PM - A Chistmas Story at the Artcraft Theatre

Hope to see you there!!