Thursdays 3:00pm-7:00pm (Located on the corner

of Popcorn Rd and

Harrodsburg Rd) Serving Clear Creek,

Indian Creek, and

Polk Townships

Board Members: Steve Fichtner, President

Tina Baugh, Treasurer

Connie Sowders, Secretary

Jim Baugh, Incorpora-

tor/Member at Large

Joanna Johnson,

Member at Large

Grace Center Inc.’s

mission is: providing

nutritious food and

promoting social

interaction with

commitment and

grace to our rural

community.

Grace Center 701 W. Popcorn Rd. Harrodsburg, Indiana 812-824-5595

Kroger Gift Card

Reload Update Grace Center is $1111

away from Kroger writing us

another check. Keep re-

loading those cards. Use

your card to buy groceries

and gas! What a great way

to help Grace

Center without

spending any

extra money!

How Grace Center

helped the Community

in August

229 Adults served 59 Children helped

122 Families helped

331 Bags of food given

Total bags of groceries

given out in 2013

WISH LIST GOAL: Pork and Beans,

Macaroni and Cheese, Cereal of all

kinds, Tuna or Salmon, Crackers,

Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit,

Chicken Noodle Soup, Fresh Veggies

A U T U M N P R O D U C E Nutrition experts agree that most Americans would be healthier if they ate more fruits and

vegetables. As summer fades into fall, cool-season crops once again are in season.

You can find fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, roadside stands, and groceries

across Indiana.

Vegetables available in autumn in Indiana

Fresh herbs Beets Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots

Cauliflower Collards Green beans Mushrooms Lima beans Lettuce

Onions (dry) Potatoes Pumpkins Radishes Spinach Turnip

Winter squash Sweet Potatoes

Fruits available in autumn in Indiana

Apples Cantaloupes Grapes Watermelons Raspberries Pears

V O L U N T E E R O R I E N TAT I O N A N D F O O D P A N T R Y T R A I N I N G On a recent Saturday morning, our volunteers and board members came together for some

much needed training. We enjoyed great food too. It was a wonderful opportunity for the new-

comers to meet the seasoned

volunteers. A big thanks to

everyone who helped make

the morning go smoothly.

Why have training? In De-

cember of 2005, Grace Center

Inc. was established. The food

pantry opened its doors the

following September. Last

month marked seven years of operation. Capturing the history and examining our mission, the

Grace Center board relayed the passion and purpose of the pantry to our volunteers. The train-

ing also informed the volunteers of the requirements that must be fulfilled. Other information

given included: our Hoosier Hills Food Bank membership, donations, USDA distributions, eligibil-

ity guidelines, Civil Rights, and the always important record keeping.

I appreciate our volunteers and they need to be equipped with the right information to per-

form their roles. They take time out of their busy schedules to serve others with compassion

and without discrimination, bias or judgment. It's not for everyone. But our volunteers shine

bright. Be sure to thank them for all they do. Grace Center can't exist without our wonderful

volunteers. Steve Fichtner, President of Grace Center Inc.

H O M E F O O D S A F E T Y MYTH: I use bleach and water to sanitize my countertops and the more

bleach I use the more bacteria I kill.

FACT: There is NO advantage to using more bleach. In fact, overuse of

bleach can be harmful because it is not safe to consume. To create a sani-

tizing solution it is recommended that you use 1 tablespoon of unscented

liquid bleach per gallon of water. Flood the countertop with the solution,

allow it to sit for a few minutes, then pat with clean, dry paper towels or allow to air dry. Any left-

over sanitizing solution can be stored, tightly covered, for up to one week. After that, the bleach

has lost its effectiveness. For more info visit: http://fightbac.org

A P P L E C I N N A M O N B U T T E R M I L K C A K E 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter

2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg

1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup peeled and chopped baking apple (granny smith are good)

heaping tablespoon sugar extra cinnamon for sprinkling

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, butter and flour an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg and beat well. Beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture. Add half the butter-milk and continue beating until well mixed. Beat in another 1/3 of flour mixture then remaining buttermilk. Finally beat in the last 1/3 of the flour mixture until just combined. ....Recipe continued on back

To make a donation outside of our normal

pantry hours, call

824-4851,279-2854, or 345-7878

We make a living by what we do,

but we make a life by what we give.

~Winston Churchill

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Box 5

Harrodsburg, IN 47434

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........Apple Cinnamon Buttermilk Cake Recipe Continued 3. Scrape batter into the cake pan, smoothing the top with a spat-ula. Scatter apple pieces evenly over the top of the batter then sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle lightly with cinna-mon. 4. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven until cake is golden and a tooth-pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for ten minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool until warm. Invert onto a plate. Yield: 8 servings

Recipe from http://pinchmysalt.com

RENT THE HARRODSBURG

COMMUNITY BUILDING Do you have an event that you need lots of

space? The Harrodsburg Community Building

is available for to rent. If interested, contact

Connie Kinser at:

812-272-4825

Thank you to all the community neighbors who

donated food items, finances and their time

this month. Your giving does not go unno-

ticed. We appreciate every single one of you!

A S P E C I A L T H A N K S TO T H E

F O L L O W I N G F O L K S :

Connie Kinser for donating 63 lbs. of canned

and boxed goods.

Harrodsburg United Methodist Church for a

monthly monetary donation and 36 lbs. of

fresh tomatoes and 43 lbs. of misc. food items.

Joyce Swango for donating 8 lbs. of fresh toma-

toes.

Harrodsburg Assembly of God for a monthly

monetary donation.

Bill and Mary Jo for donating 10 lbs. of eggs

and fresh vegetables.

Hershey and Sherry Hanson for donating 15

lbs. of fresh vegetables.

The Fichtner’s for giving 15 lbs of bananas, macaroni and cheese, and other items.

Darrel Anderson for donating 10 lbs of misc.

items

Cheryl Munson for giving 30 lbs of vegetables

The Baugh’s for giving 35 lbs of veggies

For the anonymous person who donated 5 lbs

of baby food

Indian Creek Community Association

Chili Dinner and Halloween Party

Saturday, October 26 4:30-5:30 Treats for ALL

Costume Parade at 5:00

5:30-6:30 Chili Dinner and

Bobbing for Apples

Indian Creek Fire Station, 8019 S. Rockport Rd

Here’s what you can do:

Decorate your car’s trunk Bring treats

Wear costumes Bring a dessert

Bring non-perishables to stuff the Great Pumpkin

for the Grace Center Food Pantry

Tue Oct.1 Grace Center Board Meeting at

Grace Center Pantry Building 6:00pm

Thu Oct.3 Grace Center Food Pantry 3:00-7:00pm

Harrodsburg Lions Club 6:30pm

Tue Oct.8 Euchre 12:30-2:30 at Harrodsburg Comm. Building

Contact John or Martha Bastin for Euchre details.

Thu Oct.10 Grace Center Food Pantry 3:00-7:00pm

Thu Oct.17 Grace Center Food Pantry 3:00-7:00pm

Mon Oct.21 Ladies Craft Night, Smithville Com. Center, 6:30pm

Call Patty at 824-2611 for more information

Tue Oct.22 Euchre 12:30-2:30 at Harrodsburg Comm. Building

Contact John or Martha Bastin for Euchre details.

Wed Oct.23 Indian Creek Lions Club 7:00pm Contact Lloyd,

824-9771 for location

Thu Oct.24 Grace Center Food Pantry 3:00-7:00pm

Sat Oct.26 Ham and Bean Dinner 5:00, see details below right

Trunk or Treat 5:00, see details below

Thu Oct.31 Grace Center Food Pantry 3:00-7:00pm

Smithville Park 8am to Noon

SMITHVILLE

Farmer’s Market

Saturday, September 28 is the last farmers market for 2013. Thank you to all those that

visited the market this year. See you next year!

Heritage Days Association’s

With music by High Sierra (Mindy Bounds and Friends)

Saturday, October 26 Serving begins at 5:00 pm and

music at approximately 6:00 pm

Harrodsburg Community Building