Photos from 12-24-2008

Helping to spread good cheer were the ladies from the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter NS DAR who wrapped presents for Borders at both the Greenwood and Fashion Mall locations. Donations from the generous customers helped purchase comfort items and telephone cards for our soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan who are recuperating at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany as part of their Project Patriot program. Shown at the Greenwood Borders’ location were south side coordinator, Janet Shelton, Jennifer Capps and Eleanor Columbe. ( Photo provided by Joann Wasson )
Church members stand during a portion of the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania . and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Altar boys carried sacred fans during the small entrance procession through the church during the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Father Anastasios Gounaris carries the Tabernacle and Gospel to the altar during the Consecration procession preceding the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania . and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)� (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Father Anastasios Gounaris holds up the Bible during the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania . and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)� (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Father Anastasios Gounaris delivers the sermon, with icons of the Holy Trinity and Virgin Mary behind him, during the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania . and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)� (Joe Vitti for The Star)
People arrive for the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)� (Joe Vitti for The Star)
It was standing room only at the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Lauren Book, left, and Constantine Linos, of Carmel, light candles in front of the icon of the Holy Trinity, before the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)� (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Altar boys Hari Georgeopolous, left, and Michael Julovich carry candles during the small entrance procession through the church during the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Father Anastasios Gounaris delivers a blessing from the altar during the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Church members stand during a portion of the Christmas Eve Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel Wednesday December 24. It was the first Christmas Eve ceremony in the church, which recently moved from Pennsylvania . and 40th streets in Indianapolis. ( Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star) (Joe Vitti for The Star)
Kiley Crosby 26, and her fiancee Daniel Lo Cascio 28, do some last minute Christmas eve shopping at Silver in the City on Mass. Ave. 12/24/2008 (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star).� (Michelle Pemberton for The Star)
Paul Schlegel 50, does his annual Christmas eve shopping for his wife at Global Gifts on Mass. Ave. in Downtown Indianapolis. 12/24/2008 (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star). (Michelle Pemberton for The Star)
Foe Caviar made from Tapioca, flavored and foe colored. 12/24/2008 (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star) (Michelle Pemberton for The Star)
Foe Caviar made from Tapioca, flavored and foe colored. 12/24/2008 (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star) (Michelle Pemberton for The Star)
Ty Berry, right, tries to get a smile from family members at Monument Circle as his daughter Karen Berry, left, takes their photo. The Berry's are from Wyoming, in town visiting family for the holidays. Last minute shoppers and tourists alike took some time on Christmas Eve to check out the area around Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, IN. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)� (Sam Riche for The Star)
Indianapolis resident Clydetta Barnes-Ingram makes her way past the IPL Christmas tree on Monument Circle. She was completing some last-minute Christmas shopping. Last minute shoppers and tourists alike took some time on Christmas Eve to check out the area around Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, IN. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)� (Sam Riche for The Star)
Shoppers head into Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star)� (Robert Scheer for The Star)
Christmas Eve shoppers at Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star) (Robert Scheer for The Star)
Shoppers line up for parking spaces at Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star)� (Robert Scheer for The Star)
Todd Nailon, Indianapolis, picks up a couple of Christmas Eve items for his daughter and wife, Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. He is a high school English teacher, and says he waits until his winter break to do his shopping. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star) (Robert Scheer for The Star)
Mike Monson, Westfield, picks up a last minute present for his wife, at Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star) (Robert Scheer for The Star)
Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Linda and Larry Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Linda and Larry Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
This is the Thorpe family Christmas card.� (Provided by Linda Thorpe. for The Star)
There's always activity going on in the Thorpe home. From left at the table, Emma Lynn Thorpe, 3, Breona Thorpe, 15, and Hannah Thorpe, 18, paint pictures while Angie Thorpe, in the background looks in their direction, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Emma is a granddaughter to Larry and Linda Thorpe who have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children over the years. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star) (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Chelsey Thorpe, looks out the window of the family home Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
A backroom in the Thorpe home is called the medical needs room where more severely handicapped people are cared for. Here nurse Jennifer Fairfield, gives some attention to Jasmine Thorpe, 5, a victim of shaken baby. Robert Becker is seen in the background Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star) (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Mary Thorpe, 25, smiles for the camera, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Nurse Jennifer Fairland, talks to Randy Thorpe, 11, bout his hockey stick, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, near the pantry door that is covered in calendars, one for several of the Thorpe children. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Randy Thorpe, 11, get some help with taking cup cakes out of the oven from Pam Thorpe, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. Pam is their daughter-in-law and also a mother's helper. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Linda and Larry Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Linda and Larry Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children during their time together. Here they are in their home, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Joe Thorpe, 10, (left), and Christopher Manyak, 11, paint pictures Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. They are but two of some 31 children Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted over the years. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star)� (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Nurse Jennifer Fairland, asks Randy Thorpe, 11, to toss her the basketball, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, because he's not allowed to play with it in the house. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star) (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Eddie Thorpe, 22, sits with nurse Marian Miles, while she talks to one of Linda and Larry Thorpe's many adopted children, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. The Thorpes have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star) (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
A backroom in the Thorpe home is called the medical needs room where more severely handicapped people are cared for. In the foreground is Robert Becker, in the background from left is Eddie Thorpe, nurse Marian Miles, nurse Jennifer Fairfield and William Thorpe, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Larry and Linda Thorpe have adopted or taken guardianship of 31 children, mostly with disabilities. They have a staff of nurses and mother's helpers that play a big part in raising their many adopted children. (Jeri Reichanadter/The Indianapolis Star) (Jeri Reichanadter for The Star)
Actress Melissa Joan Hart, standing right, helps serve food on Christmas eve at the Los Angeles Mission Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Actress Melissa Joan Hart, left, and Alyssa Milano pose as they serve food on Christmas eve at the Los Angeles Mission Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Chris Shoemaker, right, who has dressed as Santa Claus for 25 years, poses for a photo with unidentified children at the Los Angeles Mission on Christmas eve in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt pose as they serve food on Christmas eve at the Los Angeles Mission Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt kiss as they serve food on Christmas eve at the Los Angeles Mission Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. At left, is friend actress Melissa Joan Hart. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Actress Alyssa Milano serves food at the Los Angeles Mission on Christmas eve Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Samantha Lozon, 23
Bob Hiller, New Palestine
John Rust, Speedway
Duane S. Mickell
Kenneth Strickland
Jennifer Tornatta, McCordsville
Philllip Zink, Lawrence
Thomas Cancilla, Indianapolis
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