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28 years ago, I was looking for a wayto give back to Great Falls for welcom-ing me into their community with suchkindness. A decade before, we had es-tablished our family jewelry store in theVillage Centre and had decided to usethe “green” to have an “Egg Hunt”. Wethought …what fun it would be to putgems in some of the eggs, to make thehunting a little more exciting, and sharemy passion for stones with the kids….Thus began a wonderful tradition!

This tradition has grown through theyears to include inflatables, games, hayrides and more.

We are grateful for the partnership ofthe Great Falls Optimist Club who joinedus very early on in this adventure ANDfor the sponsorship of so many localmerchants and individuals who con-tinue to help us grow this event to evengreater heights. Without you, this fes-tival would not be what it is today.

“Green” to Have an “Egg Hunt”Great Falls is a unique and wonderful

place. We are blessed to call it OURCOMMUNITY. And just as this Festivalhas grown through the years, so has our“small family business”. This year we de-cided to reaffirm our commitment to thisamazing community by expanding ourFlagship Store. Our larger, warm andwelcoming two-story showroom allowsus to pamper all of you, our friends andclients better. So we invite you to comeby for a cup of coffee, or a glass of cham-pagne and stroll through our new space,we have a place for the kids, and weeven bring the dogs, but most impor-tantly, it shows that we plan on being inGreat Falls, involved and participatingin community events, and hosting manyof our own, for many years to come.Thank you for trusting us through 37years, two daughters and 5 grand kidslater…. We love being your family jew-eler!

–Jorge Adeler

Welcome!!

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The Great Falls Optimist Club isproud to partner with Adeler Jew-elers Family to present this FAM-ILY EVENT FOR CHILDREN. To seethe children, parents and grandparents having fun together liftsour spirit and for the day togetherwe forget the problems of theworld.

Children enjoy the The HAYRIDE, provided by Larry Kropps,owner of Kropps Crops, and theGames, bounces, and other activi-ties. Then, at 4:00pm, all eyes arefocused on the egg hunt.

This is one of the programs weall enjoy and we believe you willenjoy it too.

SOME OTHER GREAT FALLSOPTIMIST CLUB YOUTH

PROGRAMSThe Optimist Oratorical

Contest gives youngsters thechance to speak to the world. Morethan $150,000 in college scholar-ships are awarded annually fromthis program.

The Great Falls Oratorical Con-test is normally held in April withthe winners competing in the lo-cal contest leading to the Capital-Virginia District Contest. The boyand girl winners of the Districtcompetition will each receive a$1,500 college scholarship. Thetopic for the 2012 contest Is:"How my Optimism Helps meOvercome Obstacles”

THE GREAT FALLS CLUBCONTEST WILL BE HELDTHURSDAY April 12, 2012(THERE IS TIME TO SIGN)

FOR INFO CALL RONKLABUNDE 703-439-4858 [email protected]

Partners in Education awardsFor outstanding Career Center

Specialists who serve in our localhigh schools.

Recognition for their dedicatedservice preparing our high schoolstudents as they transition to col-lege and prepare to pursue lifelongcareers.

In addition, these educatorspartner with the Optimistic Clubof Great Falls to help us identifystudents worthy of recognitionand honor for their academicachievements and contributions tothe community.

HELPING HANDS AWARDS(adapted program from theOptimist Club Greater Vienna )The Helping Hands Pro-

gram was developed by the Opti-mist Club of Greater Vienna andwas the idea of and established byPast President Sheryl Friedley dur-ing her term in 1996-1997. Thepurpose of the program is to rec-ognize a sixth grader from each ofthe elementary schools in theclub’s service area that goes “aboveand beyond” in helping to supportschool-related and extracurricularactivities.

The students are nominated bythe staff at their respective schools.They are invited to a club generalmembership dinner meeting,along with their parents and ateacher/school administrator, andacknowledged for their accom-plishments.

Each student is awarded a tro-phy/certificate and $300 to bespent, in coordination with theschool principal/teacher, to sup-port school activities.

YOUTH AWARDOF EXCELLENCE

YOUTH AWARD OF EXCEL-LENCE honors outstanding highschool sophomores and juniors fortheir accomplishments in the fol-lowing six areas of achievement:academics, citizenship, finearts, science, technology,and sports. All students nomi-nated for this honor are recog-nized with certificates, and distin-guished honorees in each categoryare recognized with plaques. Cel-ebrate the youth of our commu-nity; who have excelled, and madea difference in our schools!

FOOD FOR NEEDLY FAMILIESTHE GREAT FALLS OPTIMIST

CLUB PROVIDES HOLIDAYMEALS AND SOME OTHERTIMES THROUGH THE YEAR FORNEEDY FAMILIES.FOR MORE INFO PLEASE SEE OURWEBSITE www.greatfallsoptimist.org

OPTIMIST PROGRAMS ARE PRO-VIDED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEWHOLE COMMUNITY. WE AREGREATFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT ANDMAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SERVE EF-FECTIVELY AND RESPONSIBLY

THE GREAT FALLS OPTIMISTYOUTH FOUNDATION (IRS 501 C 3)

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ASMEMBERS, ADVISORS, CONTRIBU-TORS, AND VOLUNTEERS

T R COOK, PRESIDENT,THE GREAT FALLSOPTIMIST CLUB135 PARK ST NEVIENNA, VA. [email protected]/ 938-1609www.greatfallsoptimist.org, www.optimistcapva.orgwww.optimist.org,

President MessageGREAT FALLS OPTIMIST CLUB ADELER JEWELERSANNUAL CHILDRENS SPRING FESTIVAL AND EGG HUNT,APRIL 1, 2012 AT THE GREAT FALLS VILLAGE CENTRE.

The Optimist Creed❦ To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind;❦ To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet;❦ To make all your friends feel that there is something in them;❦ To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true;❦ To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best;❦ To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your

own;❦ To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of

the future;❦ To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you

meet a smile:❦ To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to

criticize others;❦ To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy

to permit the presence of trouble.

Promise Yourself:

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BirthstonesJanuary - Garnet

Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship andtrust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the wordgranatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's re-semblance to a pomegranate seed. References to the gemstone datesback to 3100 B.C., when the Egyptians used garnets as inlays jewelry.Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that comes in a rainbow ofcolors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green oftsavorites.

February - AmethystAmethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to

ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep thewearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gem-stone has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, andnumerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated with amethystsduring the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. It has been associated withmany myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Amethyst ispurple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in ev-ery corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found inRussia and were featured in much royal European jewelry.

March - AquamarineThe two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone.The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, mean-

ing water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believedto protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene colorof aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remaincalm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complementsspring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is most often light in toneand ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color usually is moreintense in larger stones.

The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasperflecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was usedby the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and was believed to havehealing powers - especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes calledthe martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops ofChrist's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross.

April - DiamondAs the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one.

And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give theultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamondsare natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in huesof yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid See Bithstones, Page 8

and generally the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact,diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higherthan a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamondsare very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a laboratory.May - Emerald

As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believedto grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derivedfrom the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egyptas early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world's emeralds are mined inColombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia.

June - Pearl and AlexandriteJune counts three gems as birthstones, pearl, Alexandrite, and moon-

stone.Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries.

They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; laterin Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls areunique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and requireno faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty.

AlexandriteA relatively modern gem, Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia

in 1831 during the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is anextremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. Its color is alovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color toa purplish red in incandescent light.

MoonstoneThe third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name

by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's ap-pearance altered with the phases of the moon - a belief that held untilwell after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstonesshow a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes showeither a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in In-dia, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacredcolor) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whosepurpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals calledfeldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks andcomes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne.

July - RubyThere's no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby

in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagi-

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28th Annual Egg Hunt brought to you by Adeler Jewelersand the Great Falls Optimist Club at the Village Centre

Important Information*** PLEASE NOTE: Candy in the Egg Hunt may contain nuts! We doour best to avoid this, but we cannot guarantee it because even nut-freecandy MAY HAVE BEEN MADE on machines that previously processed candythat did contain nuts.

scheduling requirements for the Village Centre and volunteer staff, we are unable toprovide a rain date for the egg hunt. Please call 703-759-4076 after 9:00 am on April 1to verify the status of the event if you are concerned about cancellation due toinclement weather.

The egg hunt includes over $5000 worth of gemstonesdonated by Adeler Jewelers, mixed with candy and stuffedinto 7,000 plastic eggs that will be scattered around theVillage Centre for children ages 1-10 to find.

If you would like to know whatyour "gem" is, please go to

www.AdelerJewelers.comand follow the linkunder Learn More.

jobs, including staffing an entrance, helping with set up and clean up the dayof the hunt, and other activities. If you are interested in helping with this fun,5family-friendly event, please contact at 703-759-4076 [email protected]. This is a terrific opportunity for Scout troops andstudents looking for community service opportunities!NO RAIN DATE: Due to the size of this ever-popular event, and to VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We can always use more volunteers to help with a range of

TICKETS$10 per childAges 1-10 and

Parents are freeDonations welcome...

Tickets go on sale at 1:00Games and rides are from 2-4The egg hunt from 4:00-4:30

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Thank you to our Sponsors•Dominion Title Corp.•Hydro-Tech Irrigation Co.•Bob Nelson, Realtor•Snell Heating and Air Conditioning•Linares Construction, Inc•Celebrate Great Falls•Dr. Donna Greco•Simmons Electric

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BirthstonesFrom Page 5

nation, and are said to guarantee health, wis-dom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is avariety of the gems species corundum. It isharder than any natural gemstone except dia-mond, which means a ruby is durable enoughfor everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is ex-tremely rare, and the color of the gem is mostimportant to its value.

August - PeridotTwo birthstones are available for August

birthdays: Peridot and Sardonyx.Peridot is said to host magical powers and

healing properties to protect against night-mares and to bring the wearer power,influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot isa gemstone that forms deep inside the Earthand brought to the surface by volcanoes, inHawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele,the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Today, mostof the peridot supply comes from Arizona;other sources are China, Myanmar, and Paki-stan.

SardonyxSardonyx is a form of onyx and is recog-

nized by its layers of reddish brown and whiteSee Bithstones, Page 6

banding. It was popular with the ancientGreeks and Romans who carried into battletalismans of sardonyx engraved with images ofheroes such as Mars or Hercules, believing thatthis would bring courage and victory. Becauseof its attractive banding, sardonyx has longbeen used to fashion cameos (carved raisedfigures) and intaglios (the reverse of cameos).This gemstone is found throughout the world.

September - SapphireSapphire, the September birthstone, has

been popular since the Middle Ages and, ac-

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BirthstonesFrom Page8

cording to folklore, will protect your loved onesfrom envy and harm. Medieval clergy woresapphires to symbolize heaven, while common-ers thought the gem attracted heavenlyblessings. Blue sapphires range from very lightto very dark greenish or violetish blue, as wellas various shades of pure blue. The most prizedcolors are a medium to medium dark blue orslightly violetish blue.

October - Tourmalineand Opal

October is another month with two birth-stone choices - Tourmaline and Opal.

Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstoneamong jewelry designer, and gem collectorsthe world over. Since it is available in a widevariety of colors, it is ideally suited to almostanyone's taste.

Tourmaline also is known for displayingseveral colors in the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are formed in manycombinations; gemstones with clear color dis-tinctions are highly prized. One multi-colorvariety is known as watermelon tourmaline,and features green, pink, and white colorsbands; to resemble its namesake, the gemstoneis cut into thin slices having a pink center,white ring, and green edge.

The name opal derives from the GreekOpallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)."Opals range in color from milky white to blackwith flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, andblue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrastbetween its color play and its background. Opalis a formation of non-crystalline silica gel thatseeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata.Through time and nature's heating and mold-ing processes, the gel hardened into the formof opals.

November - Topaz and CitrineTwo gems are appropriate for November

birthdays - Topaz and Citrine.Topaz is a gemstone available in a rich rain-

bow of colors. Prized for several thousandyears in antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquitywere called topaz. Often confused with citrinequartz (yellow) and smoky quartz (brown),quartz and topaz are separate and unrelatedmineral species. The most prized color of topazis called Imperial topaz after the Russian Czarsof the 1800s and features a magnificent orangebody color with pinkish undertones.

Citrine, the other birthstone for Novemberis known as the "healing quartz". This goldengemstone is said to support vitality and healthwhile encouraging and guiding hope, energyand warmth within the wearer. Citrine can befound in a variety of shades ranging from pas-tel yellow to dark brownish orange. It is one ofthe most affordable of gemstones and plenti-ful in nature.

December - Tanzanite,Zircon, and Turquoise

The three birthstones associated with De-cember are Tanzanite, Zircon, and Turquoise.

Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania,and found exclusively in this tiny area of theworld, tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-bluecolor for which the gemstone is treasured; of-ten it is heat-treated to achieve this color.Colors range from blue to purple, and tanzan-ites that are medium dark in tone, vivid insaturation, and slightly violet blue commandpremium prices.

Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun,meaning gold and color, zircon is found in awide range of colors such as: blue, yellow, or-ange, brown, green, colorless, and red (themost prized color). For many years colorlesszircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wis-dom grants zircon the power to relieve pain,whet the appetite, protect travelers from dis-ease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome,and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing adeep, tranquil sleep.

The name turquoise, from the French ex-pression Pierre tourques or Turkish stone,originated in the thirteenth century and de-scribes one of the oldest known gemstones.Turquoise varies in color from greenish blue,through robin's egg-blue, to sky blue shadesand its transparency ranges from translucent toopaque.

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