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face to face
Southsiders answer the question,
On the topic of spring cleaning and
yard work, what is something that you
enjoy that is a “chore” for other people?
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Is it ghostly intrigue or simply an explosion of dust orbs? Newbies to the paranormal will
have to draw their own conclusions. Photo by Rick Hinton
When are you taking
me ghost hunting?
HAUNTS & JAUNTS
By Rick Hinton
“So...when are you taking me ghost hunting?”
When people find out that I am a paranormal investigator, this is a question I get asked
a lot. It may be from a friend, co-worker or
even family member. It happens, and when it
does I often stumble at a reply, asking myself
a question: Do I want to be the one to introduce you to this path? Maybe not.
Folks become interested in the paranormal for a variety of reasons. Maybe it's an
experience from their past, or a recent one;
stories from friends or relatives; possibly
too much paranormal television; or, simply wanting to hop on the paranormal train
that is currently rumbling down the tracks.
These are strange days, and the simplicity
of life that were a part of our youth seem to
have evolved into a completely different animal. These are days of not only quiet desperation, but ones with a sense of mystery lying
just beneath the surface. The paranormal has
not been defined after countless years of research; its secrets are still just that—secrets.
And theory. This intrigues people because
there are no easy answers to wrap it all up. I
get that—and the reasoning for the requests
to take them to find a ghost—but, let's just
think about what you're asking.
There is the possibility that participating
in paranormal endeavors (beyond stories
and television) could possibly make you an
unwilling participant in the 'club.' Do you really want to join this club and bring something home after an investigation? It happens...it has happened to me. Going into a
situation envisioning communications with
Casper the Friendly Ghost is a nice thought,
yet, is it really friendly Casper or something
else? Think about this. Or, to the other extreme, taking a night of your life and experiencing absolutely nothing! It happens more
often than not. You lose sleep, travel expenses, and in a sense a part of yourself.
While frequenting one of the many paying paranormal amusement parks, this can
happen. Regardless of the hype, it becomes a
matter of –Buy the ticket, Take the ride! You
rationalize and convince yourself it was all
worth it, even with nothing to justify your
investment for those few hours. But...was it
really? Or were you, in effect, the one taken
for a ride? This also happens.
Two weeks ago Russell, a coworker, asked
to take him ghost hunting. Two days ago,
again...”So, when are you taking me ghost
hunting?”
I smiled. “Soon Russell...soon.”
Rick Hinton, a Southport resident,
loves researching things that go bump
in the night. His articles can be read
on Facebook: Rick Hinton, Southport
Paranormal Examiner. Hinton conducts
paranormal investigations with his
team, South Central Paranormal.
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face to face
Q: On the topic of spring cleaning and yard work, what is
something that you enjoy that is a “chore” for other people?
"I like to get every weed that
I see pulled out, gotten rid of.
I enjoy looking at the space
where that weed came from. I
don’t like weeds."
Mary Lou Croker of Beech Grove
"I enjoy everything to do
with outside yard work
related to beautifying the
property. When I’m outside
doing the gardening and
planting and work, the work
sets my spirit free. It is my
favorite place to be."
Elizabeth Lamping of Beech Grove
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"I would say raking leaves. It
is something when you do it
with someone who you love,
it is a time to bond. Just put
away the cell phones and
then you get to jump in the
leaves when you are done. It
is a bonding time for me at least."
Aimee Sprong of Beech Grove
"I like getting out, working
in the yard and planting
flowers. It is something that
I remember doing with my
parents when I was little.
It was a way for us to grow
closer together and plant
something that we were going to enjoy later."
Leela Nally of Perry Township
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Mother's Day 2016
“What advice or wisdom has your mother shared with you
that you believe will be most important to your future? ”
Mother’s Day is a timeless tradition that allows us a day of celebration with
the person who brought us into this world—our mother! Though we try our
best to appreciate Mom the whole year round, we sometimes lose track of all
she’s done for us. Take this Mother’s Day as an opportunity to show Mom how
much you care with a genuine letter from you, personally! Though we know
it’s difficult sharing all the wonderful things about your mother in just one
page, we ask that entries do not exceed one page or 300 words. Elementary or
middle school students from the following schools are eligible to submit one
essay: Beech Grove, Center Grove, Franklin Township, Greenwood and Perry
Township or if you attend a public, private, parochial or charter schoool in
zip codes 46107, 46142, 46143, 46203, 46217, 46225, 46227, 46237 or 46239.
Please include your name, age, grade, and school or home
address on the letter as well. The three best entries will be
selected and published in the May 7 issue of The Southside
Times. The winning entry will receive a pizza party for his
or her class.
Deadline for submissions is April 25
Mail or drop off your entry to:
ATTN: Mother’s Day, The Southside Times
7670 S. US 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227
or email entries to: moms@ss-times.com
Submit Your
Entry Today!
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
By Moisés Kaufman and the
Members of Tectonic Theater Project
Presented by special arrangement with
Dramatists Play Services Inc., New York.
Preview: April 21, 8 p.m.
Performances: April 22–24 & 28–30, 8 p.m.
READERS' WRITES
Be careful with contractors
Unfortunately with spring comes storms
and bouts of bad weather and sometimes
your property doesn’t escape nature’s wrath.
Please protect yourself from people posing
as contractors whose aim is to scam you out
of money. Here are a couple of tips to prevent you from becoming a victim of a scam
or from having poor repairs conducted on
your home. If you live in Beech Grove, please
remember that a person who knocks on your
door wanting to do work on your home or
give you an estimate must have a permit to
solicit their services. In other words, they
must have had permission from the City of
Beech Grove to go door to door to solicit
their services to you. Ask them to produce
their permit from the City of Beech Grove
and if they can’t immediately produce it shut
the door. You can even call the police at 3273811 and report it. Before a contractor can
do work in the City of Beech Grove they are
required to be licensed and bonded. This is
for your protection. Don’t sign any agreement with any contractor until you find out
if the contractor is legitimate. There are several contractors who are and do good work
but there are some who follow storms and
prey on citizens especially elderly folks. Call
us at 784-3003 if you live in Beech Grove
and ask us if a certain contractor is licensed
and bonded and research the contractor you
may want to hire. We will not tell you who to
hire, but we will tell you if they are licensed
and bonded in the City of Beech Grove. You
may be surprised in what you find out. Finally folks, please do not give any money to
any contractor until the work is done. If your
contractor is licensed and bonded in Beech
Grove they are required to have a permit to
do the work on your home, and we will conduct a final inspection after the work is complete. Time and time again folks give money
up front to a person posing as a contractor
and the person is never to be seen again.
Don’t become a victim of a scam; call us if
you have questions and or researching potential contractors. Storms affect us all, but
we would sure like the outcome to be somewhat satisfactory.
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OUR VIEW
BELIEVE IT!
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical
laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one
with you…
The Ohio driver’s education manual states that
you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car. - dumblaws.com
Top ten recent
Will Rogers quotes
(were he alive
today) - 21st
Century centennial
edition
By Torry Stiles
STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE
The Southside Times is all about people and
our community. What do you like in your
neighborhood? What don’t you like? Who has
done something nice, no matter how small
and should be recognized? Email your “Stars
and Strikes” to news@ss-times.com. Marylynne Winslow of Southport contributed to
this week's Stars and Strikes.
Star to Big Car for introducing Listen Hear last week in the Garfield
Park community. It will be a radio
station, 99.1 WQRT, and “a place for art,
music, small events, records, periodicals, local food and drink.” Star to Big Car’s Aryn
Schounce who organized the well-attended
event at Listen Hear on March 31.
Star to the Greater Southside Business Alliance (GSBA) for hosting
a public meeting Tuesday, April 5
on the Marion County Transit, with more
than 40 people in attendance. The meeting
brought together members of GSBA, IndyGo, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning
Organization to discuss the specifics of the
Marion County Transit Plan. Stars to Kevin
N Wheeler of GSBA, Jerome Horne and Justin Sturehrenbert of IndyGo, and Sean and
Jennifer Higginbotham of the Indianapolis
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Star: To the Greater Beech Grove
Chamber of Commerce for this
year’s Music on Main scheduled for
Sunday, August 7on Main Street in Beech
Grove. This year former American Idol contestant Bucky Covington will headline the
event. The Music on Main committee is
reviewing applications from 30 artists and
bands who hope to perform at the event.
Stars to committee members Executive Director Laura Barnard, Amy Masterson, Mike
DiNapoli, Bradley Binder, Kevin Mehay,
Shirley Folks and Tammy Hanna.
Star: To Jo Ellen Buffie for her passion and vision for envisioning and
expanding and second annual Perry
Cultural Festival that will take place at the
Baxter YMCA on Saturday, April 30, from
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Save the date and plan to
attend!
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HUMOR
Taking pride
in our parks
Coinciding with the National Park system’s 100th anniversary, Indy Parks and The
Indiana Chapter of ASLA will host a viewing of the PBS show, 10 Parks that Changed
America, on April 12, 7 – 9 p.m. Garfield
Park Art Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., will
“set the stage” for the movie night – and what
a perfect place. Garfield Park is certainly one
of Indy Parks’ strongest assets and a place a
blessing to have located on the Southside of
Indianapolis.
The free of charge viewing will bring in
Senior Producer Dan Protess, Former Indy
Parks Director Joe Wynns, Bob Bronson of
the IDNR and more. The event will include a
panel discussion of the 10 parks and 10 parks
in the Indianapolis area that have impacted
the community.
This couldn’t come at a better time – in
the Spring with warmer weather on the
horizon. We have so many great parks on
the Southside, or in close proximity, from
Northwest Park in Greenwood to Sarah T
Bolton Park in Beech Grove, Garfield Park
and everything in between. We’d encourage Southside residents to start getting out
and explore them, introduce children to the
breath of fresh air and energy that spending
time outdoors can bring them. Tell us, which
park is your favorite?
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the
problem with pounding a square peg into a
round hole is not that the hammering is hard work.
It’s that you’re destroying the peg.”
~ Paul Collins, author
10. "The way they've
pumped the inheritance taxes it looks
like we're all gonna be dyin' for our
country."
9. "Mr. Obama in
Washington will be retirin' soon and still be
young enough to get another job. It's rough
bein' in the public's eye all the time but it's
hard to get used to standin' in line for a cup
of coffee."
8. "Didja ever notice that tornado season
seems to get worse in election years? All that
big wind seems to mess things up somethin'
awful.... and the tornadoes is bad, too."
7. "That Mr. Pence in Indiana has got his self
in some hot water. My mama taught me that
there's no man more ignorant than one who
thinks he knows what's best for womenfolk."
6. "I started writin' for the papers in 1922.
Back then folks told me I'd ruin the newspaper business. Now they tell me that newspapers are about to go extinct. Well, I guess it
took me a while but I got the job done."
5. "Us Americans spend too much time goin'
somewhere and never enough time enjoyin'
where we're at."
4. "The other day I was readin' about a Senator who was wantin' to retire from Congress
for medical reasons. Seems all those years of
sittin' on a fence had damaged his posterity."
3. "People ask me what President Roosevelt
would've thought about this bunch of White
House applicants. I ask 'em, 'which Roosevelt?' Teddy would've loved this Trump fella
while Franklin would've thought the rest of
'em were already in his cabinet."
2. "I like lawyers so long as they stay in their
place. Keep 'em locked up there and we'll get
along just fine."
1. "Things come and go out of style so fast
these days. Kids are afraid to buy shoes
'cause by the time they get 'em broke in
they're ready for the Goodwill."
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Jeff Bruner
Beech Grove Police officer says working in the
K-9 unit is the best job in the department
BEHIND the BADGE
What aspect of the job do you find most
challenging?
My schedule. Working middle shift, 2 – 10
p.m., it’s not very conducive for family life. I
have three little girls and miss their dances,
softball games, volleyball games. Those usually happen on the days I have to work. But I
like the guys I work
with and that evens
it out. It’s good to
have a family behind
you.
When Jeff Bruner became a K-9 officer
for the Beech Grove Police Department in
2012, partnering with the department’s German Shepherd, Kevin, he said he became a lot
more active, traveling around Beech Grove
and Indianapolis.
“The best job you
can have in this department is being a K-9,” he said.
“It’s the bond we
What do you enjoy
have with the dogs.
doing in your
They’re supposed
off-time?
to be used as a tool,
I like anything
but we do bond. I’m
outside: camping,
with the dog more
hiking, backpacking
than I see my famand just being outily most weeks... I
side. I recently got
like doing anything
my girls into campK-9 related. Kevin
ing this past year.
gets to track the bad
They did really well.
guys, which he enIt even rained on us
joys. He’s the perfect
pretty much the enpartner because he
tire time. They were
is always so excited
happy to be there.
to come to work,
never
complains,
What are your
and wants to be here
future goals,
and do his job. He’s
professionally or
aggressive here at
personally?
work but at home
Move up in leadSgt. Jeff Bruner with Kevin his police dog.
he’s a big baby.”
ership ranks in the
Photo by Nicole Davis
Bruner is a Perry
department. Since
Meridian graduate,
I’ve taken the sergeant supervisor spot, it’s
still residing in Perry Township with his wife opened up my eyes to the needs that we have.
and three daughters. He attended IUPUI to I also want the community to get more inpursue law enforcement, and was hired to the volved in the police department as well. Being
Indianapolis Public Schools police depart- a K-9, everywhere I go, little kids want to see
ment in January 2004. He was hired to BGPD the dog, which they can’t because he’s really
in August 2005, where he is now a sergeant protective of the car. Everyone likes the dogs.
on middle shift.
We hand out a ton of stickers when we’re out
in the neighborhoods. It brings a positive asWhat was your inspiration to become a
pect to the police department.
police officer?
When I was in preschool we had an India- What would you have done if you hadn't
napolis Police Officer come in. I saw the uni- become a police officer?
form, all the stuff on his belt, the shiny badge
An outdoor gear tester: companies will
and the buttons on his car. I was hooked from send you all this new gear and you go out and
there. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to be.
test it. You’re hiking, camping and get to keep
the gear afterwards. That’s what I’d try to do.
What has been one of your most
gratifying moments on the job?
Taking a leadership role now. I’ve become
an instructor the last couple of years, teaching
the K-9 class at the Indianapolis Law Enforcement Academy.
Compiled by Nicole Davis
The Southside Times
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& OVERCOME
COVER STORY
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Brooke Van Paris of Greenwood puts her 'never give up
attitude' to the test on Fox’s new show, American Grit
easy three-mile course with homemade obstacles.
Brooke Van Paris has overcome a lot of obstacles in her
“It wasn’t that hard looking back at it, but at that point, it
life. As a professional obstacle course racer, the Greenwood was the hardest thing I’d ever done,” Van Paris said. “Until
resident puts her physical and mental strength to the test on that point, I had never run a mile nonstop. My first race went
the new Fox TV show, American Grit.
terrible, but I crossed the finish line.”
American Grit, with WWE’s John Cena as its host, feaThrough the next 12 months, Van Paris ran 48 obstacle
tures 16 elite athletes, eight males and eight females, chosen course races.
for their “never give up” attitude. They are paired into teams
“I ended up losing 40 pounds over the course of that year
of four and led by military mentors, who train the athletes and essentially earned my life back,” she said. “I found my
to work as a team to overcome military-grade challenges. happiness again and found inspiration. I found a great supVan Paris’ mentor, Tee Hanible, is a retired gunnery sergeant port system in a team that I’m involved in, people that are
with the U.S. Marines.
just as happy to be moving as I am. They call
“I never in a million years thought I would
the team Crazy Mudder Muckers. Our motbe a part of such an amazing experience with
to is ‘one team, many goals.’ I’ve never been
such amazing people,” said Van Paris, age 25.
involved in a sport where everyone is so hap“I’m the second youngest on the show. I’m
py to be moving, active and see each other
looking at these people as athlete inspirasucceeding.”
tions to me, and didn’t realize until I was on
In October 2015 she represented the U.S.
the show that they were looking at me the
in the Obstacle Course Racing World Chamsame way. That was a neat turning point for
pionships.
me, to realize that although I was doing in
Van Paris was chosen out of 6,500 applimy life what I thought was right for me, in
cants for American Grit. She lived in Seatturn I was inspiring others by the journey
tle from November to December, filming the
and the story that I have.”
show. The 10-week season begins on April
Van Paris is a Center Grove High School
14, 9 p.m. There is up to $1 million in prize
graduate. Through her high school years,
money at stake for the competitive show.
she competed in varsity track, varsity cheer- Brooke Van Paris is one of 16
“It’s going to be something that’s very inleading, played softball and basketball for contestants on American Grit, the spirational to the country as a whole,” Van
eight years and was a gymnast for 10 years. new Fox show. Photo courtesy of Paris said. “It’s going to show people that no
Olugbenro Ogunsemore/FOX.
She was in the National Honor Society, and
matter where you come from in your life,
earned a full-ride scholarship to Indiana
you can do the things you want to do if you
Getting to
University in Bloomington.
have courage and determination. This show
On Oct. 29, 2009, her sophomore year at
physically and mentally tests our limits to
know Brooke...
IU, Van Paris was leaving class and was insee who can really, truly hold on to that char• I’m really terrified of heights.
volved in a head-on car accident. Her car
acteristic. There are hard, rigorous competiIn the advertisements (of
spun around twice, with the engine coming
tions to get us out of our comfort zones. It’s
American Grit) they show me
through the car, trapping her inside.
the great equalizer. The whole experience is
repelling down a bridge. I’m
“I managed to get out of my car,” she said.
very humbling.”
the one in the pink that they
“I called my mom and dad. After I called, I
She continued, “Everybody on the show
flash to. I was doing that like a
started to figure out what just happened. All
has some amazing, inspirational story. These
champ, because I didn’t want
at once, everyone around me realized my
anyone to know I was scared,
are people that my jaw would drop to meet
but I was terrified.
hands were mangled. I didn’t know when I
them on the street and I get to be their
first got in an accident that it would be this
friend.”
• Babe Ruth has one of my
long of a journey.”
Though the filming is over, Van Paris has
favorite quotes – it’s hard to
Van Paris wore a cast going from her finmet with contestants and producers of the
beat a person that never gives
gertips to her elbow, on both arms, for two
show to introduce them to the world of obup. The show taught me that,
years. She says she was essentially handimore than ever. I’ve never
stacle course racing. In February, she flew to
given up so far and I wasn’t
capped, and couldn’t do things like eat,
Los Angeles to meet with them to run the
about to give up at any point.
shower or get dressed by herself. Her parBattleFrog, a 10K course. She will run that
ents took turns driving to Bloomington to
same race in Tennessee with other conteshelp her with her daily activities. She says
tants on April 9.
her father told her to focus on her education, because it’s the
“In 2015, obstacle course racing was one of the fastone thing that can’t be taken away. Through those two years, est growing sports,” she said. “I don’t think a lot of people
she maintained full-time status as a student, graduating in have had an opportunity to run one. I love watching people
four and a half years.
taste the Kool-Aid, per say. I haven’t met anyone that wasn’t
“I asked a lot of, ‘why me?’” She said, “I didn’t get the an- hooked after. You feel like you’re on top of the world.”
swer of why me until now. During that time, I had gained a
Van Paris works for Zink Distributing as a sales represenlot of weight; I was sedentary. I was trapped in a body that tative. She keeps healthy by packing her meals, five to six of
wasn’t mine. I was living a life that I didn’t plan for myself. them a day, and going to the gym five days a week, lifting
I tried to embrace the fact that I was out of shape, that this weights and doing cardio. On weekends, she said she likes to
would be my life. I was miserable. I wasn’t happy not being do different types of activities, such as rock climbing, bicyactive.”
cling and running outside.
She ran her first obstacle course race in October 2014, an
For the past few months, Van Paris said it’s been hard to
By Nicole Davis
Above (top to bottom): Car wreck on Oct. 29, 2009; Van Paris in
rehabilitation after her car accident; and Brooke Van Paris competes
in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in October 2015.
On the cover: Van Paris ran 48 obstacle course races over the span of a
year. Submitted Photos
keep her participation and the results of the show a secret,
and is excited to finally get to share something that was so
influential to her with her family and friends.
“If nothing came from the experience, being there and inspiring people was enough for me,” Van Paris said. “A person
telling me I inspire them is what motivates me and lights the
fire in me to keep going, because I know people are watching. At my young age, I’ve been through a lot. It is so worth it
to make sacrifices to find your happiness.”
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COMMUNITY
Stirring up support
The Southside Times
Rosedale Hills Neighborhood Association
President Bryan Hannon calls for residents to
become active on issues important to their community
dale Hills. “I got a flyer that Bryan put out
and I immediately called him.”
Gabriel tries to encourage interest in
By Marianne Coil
neighborhood development by emphasizing
As cold calls go, the ring of the doorbell heralds the sale
the community’s impact on one person. “It’s
of Girl Scout cookies, or candy bars from a school fundraisa part of you, just like it’s a part of me.”
er. Less likely is a visit from someone like Bryan Hannon, a
The flyers also intrigued Joe Whitlow, the
neighbor asking for support.
association vice-chairman, who has lived
“It always amazes me when somebody is willing to step
in Rosedale Hills for 14 years. No strangout,” Nita McCormick said about Hannon’s door-to-door aper to organizational maneuvers, Whitlow
peal to start an association. “I can’t say enough for Bryan.”
was a member of the old West IndianapoMcCormick is a neighborhood development specialist with
lis Neighborhood Congress. A 1969 gradthe Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC).
uate of George Washington High School,
Hannon lives in Rosedale Hills, a residential area boundhe joined the US Air Force, after which he
ed by Thompson Road on the south and I-465 on the north,
left active duty for several years in the late
with the exception of a few blocks above the interstate. On
1970s. During the hiatus, he helped to enthe western edge, Walcott runs north from Thompson Road
courage Westsiders to join crime watch proeast of South Madison Street. To the east, the neighborhood
grams. Whitlow returned to active duty and
ends at Earlham Drive beyond Keystone Avenue.
retired in 1993 with the rank of master serUnder his leadership, neighbors will meet April 14, 6:30
geant. For 12 years, he was stationed in Gerp.m. at Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church. Local pomany. After retirement from the military,
lice and government officials are expected to address conWhitlow worked for the Federal Aviation
cerns, but the featured topic will be a potential mass transit
Administration and the Indianapolis Public
referendum before voters in November.
From left, Bryan, Evan, and Kristina Hannon. Photos by Marianne Coil
Schools.
Hannon and his wife, Kristina, moved to Rosedale Hills
As Hannon received phone calls of supthree years ago. Though busy chasing their one-year-old son,
port, he had “no idea” how many people would show up for strip mall on the southwest corner of Keystone and CarEvan, and “keeping him out of things,” Hannon finds time to
the first meeting, according to the INRC’s McCormick. The son avenues, near the north entrance to Rosedale Hills. The
follow the Cubs, the Pacers, and the Bears. Yet in the midst
turnout in the summer of 2015 was “phenomenal,” she said, main building’s façade is crumbling, and most windows are
of career and family growth, he tries to be “more civically
estimating it to be about 40 people, a rarity for fledgling papered over. Only three businesses operate on the lot – a
engaged.”
pharmacy, a discount store, and a pub. A call to the propgroups.
Mulling over the potential im“A lot of times, it’s easy to or- erty management firm where rent checks are sent was not
pact of a neighborhood group,
ganize when there’s an issue that returned after a request for information about possible renoHannon considered transportation
they’re all against.” However, a po- vations.
arteries, commercial areas, and
At the meeting on April 14, residents will hear about the
larizing subject was largely absent
parks in the vicinity of his home.
mass
transit initiative supported by IndyCAN, the Indiafrom the meeting, filled with “soft
“Rosedale Hills rises and falls with
engagement,” she said. Neighbors napolis Congregation Action Network. A speaker from Inthe broader Southside community.”
interacted and shared personal bi- dyCAN will explain why voters should support a $1.3 billion
Hannon’s preparation for a leadography. The group set up more regional transit system in a referendum on the November
ership role started in high school.
sessions to occur at the Methodist ballot. The City-County Council must approve placing the
A Purdue University graduate from
referendum for a vote. Advocates say the system will open up
church.
Renssalaer, he majored in history
During a later meeting, officers 12,000 logistics and construction careers, and connect comand political science. “I caught the
were confirmed, and bylaws were munities of color and the working poor to regional employpolitics bug when I was a teenager.”
ratified with three additional seats ment hubs.
He eventually served as a legislaHannon would like to get neighbor approval for the asfor district representatives. Janet
tive aide for two Democratic state
sociation
to support the transit initiative. He said younger
St. Peters and Bill Davis fill two
senators. Recently, he has been a
of the seats, and the third will be investors in home ownership will grade a neighborhood
government relations representachosen soon. The board registered according to how progressive it is, including the available
tive focusing on state and federal
with the city as the Rosedale Hills transportation.
issues for the American Cancer
Looking ahead, the short-term goal for the association is
Neighborhood Organization. Such
Society.
filing is important, McCormick to plan a fun event, such as a cookout or a block party to proCanvassing the neighborhood
said, because the group automati- mote relationship-building at social mixers.
with flyers in 2015, Hannon reAnd long-term? Full investment in the Southside Qualcally receives notice about pending
cruited the future secretary-treaity
of Life plan, which held a visioning summit on Feb. 27.
applications for zoning variances.
surer of the association, Roy GabriVarious issues have surfaced “The visioning summit was great – a lot of momentum in
el, former chief information officer
during meetings. Drainage prob- that room.” But he said Rosedale Hills needs more neighbors
of the Indiana Dept. of Revenue. A
lems after a heavy rain are a con- engaged in the process.
native of Port Arthur, Texas, GaSouthsiders must create their own identity, Hannon said.
cern of many, including Whitlow.
briel moved to the Indianapolis
“When I tell people I live on the Southside, they say, ‘Oh, you
“I’m
surrounded
by
a
moat.
”
Above: Scenes from the Rosedale Hills Neighborhood.
Southside about 50 years ago. AlMedians, curbs, and sidewalks live in Greenwood?’
though a retiree who enjoys tennis and golf, he operates a
“I don’t live in Greenwood.”
on South Keystone Avenue are broken in some places, and
part-time consulting firm, Aggress Revenue Management
Gabriel calls for street repairs and beautification.
Solutions Corp. He and Mary Sturm share a home in RoseHannon and Gabriel also criticized the appearance of the
FEATURE
COMMUNITY
The Southside Times
 GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG 
BEECH GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting, April 4
n What happened: Ordinances 3, 4, 5 and 7
were approved on third and final reading. Ordinance 6 was approved on second and final
readings.
n What it means: Ordinance 3 would allow the
city’s compliance officers to tag abandoned vehicles, helping the police department.
Ordinance 4 requires that pawn shops be licensed annually. All pawn shops and all pawnbrokers must register with and report their
transactions to an on-line investigation and retail tracking system.
Ordinance 5 aims to reduce exposure to employees of the Department of Public Works. All
trash will be required to be placed in the approved blue container labeled “City of Beech
Grove.” All bags out of a container will not be
picked up.
Ordinance 6 relates to a $237,500 HUD Grant
the city was awarded. Those funds will expire in
September if not used. The city must first spend
the funding, then will be fully reimbursed. The
money will be used to upgrade space in the
community center. The ordinance is the additional appropriation of those funds from the
Rainy Day Fund which will be paid back after receiving the grant money.
Ordinance 7 updates allows for quicker enforcement of those in violation of the nuisance ordinance.
n What’s next: Ordinance 7 will be read at the
May meeting.
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n What happened: Ordinances 8, 9, 10 and 11
were introduced on first reading.
n What it means: These ordinances all update
the employee manual, relating to sick leave procedures, how to terminate employment and
how employees will be notified of sick and vacation time remaining.
n What’s next: These ordinances will face second reading at the May meeting.
GREENWOOD
COMMON COUNCIL
Meeting, April 4
n What happened: Ordinance 16-14 and ordinance 16-19 were approved on their second
reading.
n What it means: Ordinance 16-14 would prohibit land owners from leaving waste and/or
materials that “interferes with the comfortable
enjoyment of life”. This includes animal and organic waste if they are considered to be a nuisance or a hazard to one’s health.
Ordinance 16-19 deals with vehicles that are
left on public or private property. Vehicles left
on public property illegally or in such a way that
creates a hazard to others are subject to fines.
Vehicles on private property are subject to fine
if they are mechanically inoperable and left visible for more than 20 days.
n What’s next: Ordinance 16-14 and Ordinance
16-19 will go for their third reading at the next
meeting April 18.
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n What happened: Resolution 16-03 was postponed.
n What it means: Resolution 16-03 will create
an allocation area and approve an economic development plan for the Worthsville Road Area.
n What’s next: Resolution 16-03 will be discussed for its first reading in the next Council
Meeting April 18.
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OATH OF OFFICE
IMPD Chief
Troy Riggs sworn in
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Troy
Riggs took the oath of office April 4. He was
sworn in by Mayor Joe Hogsett who appointed him to the position of chief in Dec. 2015.
Chief Riggs officially took office Jan. 1, 2016.
Chief Riggs had to obtain certification within
six months in Indiana to become police chief
but previously served for more than 20 years as
a police officer and administrator in Louisville,
Ky.; and as police chief, and later assistant city
manager, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since taking
office as chief, Riggs has moved forward on his
promise to “get to the business of making this
city safer” and reducing crime and the fear of
crime. From October 2012 to July 2015 Chief
Riggs served as Director of Public Safety for the City of Indianapolis. Chief Riggs is now certified as a police officer in three states – Indiana, Texas and Kentucky.
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OBITUARIES
Naomi Sibyl (Williams) Baker
Naomi Sibyl (Williams) Baker,
97, of Indianapolis, died March
30, 2016. She was born Feb. 15,
1919 in Indianapolis to the late
Thomas and Ida Williams. Naomi
was married to the late Fred
V. Baker, Jr. She was a member
of Indianapolis First Church of
the Nazarene. Naomi is survived by daughters
Brenda (Dennis) Robbins and LeAnn Martin;
brother Roy Williams; sister Lois (John) Johnson;
grandchildren Amy (Anthony) Valerio, Lindsay
(Ryan) Lavin, Matthew Martin, Thomas (Alicia)
Martin and great-grandchildren Gabriella Valerio,
Nicholas Valerio, Gianna Valerio, Ava Lavin, Luke
Lavin, Thomas Martin, Jr. and Sophia Martin . She
is preceded in passing by her husband, parents,
brothers Howard and Edgar Williams and sisters
Katherine Poland and Gladys Maddrill. Services
were April 4, at Singleton Community Mortuary
and Memorial Center. Interment is in Washington
Park East Cemetery.
Mary Jane Bohley
Mary Jane Bohley, 76, of Indianapolis, died on
March 28, 2016. Born in Morrison, Tenn. on Feb.
20, 1940, Mary Jane Bohley was the only child of
Mattie Bell (Wade) Keen. Mrs. Bohley attended
Manual High School in Indianapolis. She married
George Frederick Bohley Jr. on Oct. 21, 1961.
The couple had three children M. Jane Bohley,
George Frederick Bohley III and Katharine Anne
Martin. Besides her children, she is survived by her
grandchildren, Leza Hillis, Colby Stewart, Kyernan
Bohley, Tristan Martin, Madeline Bohley, James
Martin Jr., Jacob Martin and Georgia Bohley; and
considered Adam Hillis her grandchild through
marriage. Mrs. Bohley loved traveling with her
family and friends, she also appreciated the beauty
of everyday life, visiting with her nephew Steve
Jamerson, socializing with the Card Club gals,
hosting in-door picnics with her grandchildren
and walking barefoot on the beach in Siesta Key,
Fla., her second home. Many of Mrs. Bohley’s
fondest memories were with her “Card Club”
friends, Sandy Hendrickson, Judi Beal, Sally Baker,
Rose Outcalt, Rita Dale, Dennie Sauter, Linda Fentz
and Martha Tucker. Mrs. Bohley adored animals.
During the span of her life, she was the owner of a
variety of animals, including dogs, cats, fish, birds,
turtles, geese, ducks, sheep, goats and monkeys.
One of her favorite volunteer activities was
working for the Indianapolis zoo. A Celebration of
Life Service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday
at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605
S. State Rd. 135 at Olive Branch Road. Visitation
was March 31 at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to your local Humane
Society.
Vickie Lynn Booher
Vickie Lynn Booher, 63, of Greenwood, died March
28, 2016. She was born April 13, 1952. Vickie
graduated from Center Grove High School. Vickie
has always been a “happy go lucky” sort of person
no matter how hard things in life got, even with
the time she was in the hospital she still kept
smiling and laughing. Vickie is survived by her
ton Kolby Booher; grandchildren, Deakon and
Payton Booher; parent, Opal Walker and siblings,
Randy Walker, Steve Walker, Bonnie Ott, Beckie
FOR THE RECORD Obituaries
Stumpf and Christie Walker. One of her favorite
things to do was dance. She loved to listen and
dance to Elvis. A Celebration of Life was April 2 at
Vineyard Community Church, 512 S. Madison Ave.,
Greenwood 46142.
Raymond Eugene Bridges
Raymond Eugene Bridges, 64, of Indianapolis, died
on April 4, 2016. He was born on March 26, 1952
in Indianapolis to the late Milburn and Olga B.
Bridges. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in
Beech Grove. Raymond’s hobbies are Harley’s and
Hot Rods. He was known for being the “Can Man.”
Survivors include his friend, Janet (Rocky) Jessie.
Visitation is April 9, 9 to 10 a.m. at G. H. Herrmann
Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison
Ave., Indianapolis, with services at 10 a.m. in the
funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery.
Michael Eugene Clark
Michael Eugene Clark, 63, of Indianapolis, died
on April 1, 2016. He was born on June 27, 1952
in Indianapolis to the late Marshall and Rosemary
Clark, He was a member of the Conservation Bird
Dog Club, Amo, Ind. and Glenn’s Valley Bird Dog
Club and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was
retired from Beech Grove AMTRAK. Survivors
include his wife of 29 years, Sylvia Clark, siblings,
Todd (Laura) Clark, Denise (Mark) Montfort,
Morgan (Anne) Clark, several nieces and nephews,
Jordan Clark, Shawn Wagoner, Lisa Whittemore,
Jason Whittemore, Grace and Megan Clark, JB
Quiroz, Maria Southwood, Gloria Pavlik, Yumi
Whitaker, Jimmy Blackburn, Valentin Espinoza,
Louis Every, Maria Hamm and Elizabeth Johnson.
Visitation is April 7, 4 - 8 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann
Ave., Indianapolis. Funeral service is April 8, 1
p.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital or ASPCA.
Harold Durham
Harold Durham, 88, of Indianapolis, died on
April 3, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1928 in
Indianapolis to the late Fred and Bertha (Heady)
Troutman. He enjoyed raising his birds, fishing and
had a love for animals. Harold was a retired truck
driver from consolidated Freight Way and he ran
the safety division of the Teamsters of Local 135
from 1990 to 1997. Survivors include include his
children, Winnie (Steve) Bowling, Bonnie Durham,
Jeff (Laurie) Durham, Tony (Earleen) Durham,
Heather May Barton, Charles (Allison) Brunning,
Tommie (Donna) Brunning; 14 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren;
sisters, Betty Bilbrey and June Glenn; and his
squirrel, Patty. He was preceded in death by his
wife of 38 years, Esther May Durham; children,
Angel Lee Durham-Barton, Harold “Butch”
Durham, Jimmie Dean Brunning, Chris Brunning,
Margaret Blake, and daughter-in-law, Darlene
Durham; and many siblings. Visitation is April 7,
4 to 7 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue
Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
Funeral service is April 8, 11:30 a.m. in the funeral
home. Burial will be at Round Hill Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society.
Micheal Joe Flinn
Micheal Joe Flinn, age 52, of Marion, Ill., died on
April 4, 2016. There will be a memorial service out
of state at a later date. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Simplicity Funeral and Cremation
Services.
Jeffrey Furr
Jeffrey Furr, 58, of Indianapolis, died on March
28, 2016. He was born on Oct. 8, 1957 in Beech
Grove. Survivors include aunt Merline Parks;
sister, Paulette (Larry) Wesley; Tim Acton and
several cousins; Nieces Lisa Fanning and Michelle
(Dave) Conant; and several cousins, and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by mother, Ada Rae Jones; fiance, Tangela Davis;
brother, Michael Furr and sister, LaDonna Gross.
Visitation and service was April 1 at G.H Herrmann
East Street Funeral Home, 1505 S. East St.,
Indianapolis. Burial is at Sutherland Park Cemetery.
George Marshall Ford
George Marshall Ford, 81, of Indianapolis, died on
March 31, 2016. He was born on March 9, 1935
in Indianapolis to the late Clabe and Mable Scott
Ford. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge
Englewood #715 Demolay, Prospect Lodge #714,
Royal Arc Mason Westside Chapter #138, the
Scottish Rite and received a 50 year gold pin on
June 17, 2006. He was a Tool and Die Designer at
Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors
from March of 1965 until June of 1992. He
taught math (part time) at Arsenal Technical
School and enjoyed photography and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Marsha Ford and
Kenneth (Toni) Ford; three grandchildren, Greg
Jackson, Jennifer (Tod) Browning, Jessica (David)
Poindexter, five great-grandchildren, Nichole
and Gary Thacker, Hannah, Caleb and Devon
Poindexter and brother, Stephen (Judy) Ford. A
memorial visitation was April 6 at G. H. Herrmann
Ave., Indianapolis, with a Masonic Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
donor’s favorite charity.
Judith E. Hackett
Judith E. Hackett, 75, died March
26, 2016. She was born April 7,
1940 in Indianapolis to the late
Harry E. and Mildred Kafater
Brown. Judith Brown married
the late Harland J. Hackett on
Dec. 28, 1957 in Indianapolis.
She was retired from J.C. Penny
where she was a sales associate for many years.
She was a member of the Dalmatian Club and
enjoyed showing her Dalmatians. She is survived
by her son Brian and his wife Deborah Hackett;
three grandchildren, Anthony and Jason Hackett
and Cassie Bernd; and four great-grandchildren
Morgan, Brooke, and Taylor Hackett, and Aden
Bernd. Private arrangements are handled by
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial
Center.
Harry A. Johnson
Harry A. Johnson, 87, of Indianapolis, died on
April 4, 2016. He was born on May 15, 1928 in
Indianapolis to the late Harry E. and Lela G. Nuding
Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Norma
Johnson, Visitation is April 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at
G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home,
5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, with the service
at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
to Operation Christmas Child, NC Franklin Graham
Ministries.
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John Calvin Karres, Jr.
John Calvin Karres, Jr., 58, of Indianapolis, died
on April 1. 2016. John was born on Jan. 1, 1958
in Indianapolis to the late John C. and Virginia J.
(Stokes) Karres. He was the owner of Advantage
Water Conditioning in Indianapolis since 1994.
John was a member of the Fraternal Order of
Eagle Aerioe 4167, enjoyed his family and going
to the casino. He is survived by his wife, Donna
L. (Middleton) Karres; children, Anthony Karres,
Michelle Karres; four grandchildren; and a sister,
Myrtle Angel. A Celebration of Life Service will be
held for John at a later date. The family request
memorial gifts be directed to the American
Lung Association. Arrangements are entrusted
to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & CrematoryStirling- Gerber Chapel.
Robert L. Lasley
Robert L. Lasley, 73, of Indianapolis, died April 2,
2016. He was born Jan. 1, 1943 to the late David
and Margaret (Muegge) Lasley. Survivors include
children Robert Scott (Cathy) Lasley, Tracy Lasley,
Laura (Bobby) Perkins; brother William Lasley;
sisters Sandra (Jon) Williams, Betty Huddleston;
two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
There are no services at this time. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Simplicity Funeral &
Cremation Care.
Linda Marie Lehman
Linda Marie Lehman, 60, of Indianapolis, died on
April 3, 2016. She was born on April 10, 1955 in
Indianapolis to the late Robert and Lavera Wyant.
Survivors include daughters Janine Wilcox, Coleen
Smith, and Pamela Shumaker; eight grandchildren
and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in
death by her husband Ronnie Lehman and sister
Gloria Rickey. Visitation will be April 9, 12 to 2 p.m.
until service at 2 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann East Street
Funeral Home, 1505 S. East St., Indianapolis.
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Gale Lee McClatchey
Gale Lee McClatchey was born Nov. 5, 1928 in
McCool Junction, York County,
Neb. to Alfred Eldridge & Marietta
(Hagerman) McClatchey. After
a long bout with Alzheimer’s,
Gale joined his heavenly father
on March 31, 2016, at 87 years,
four months. The third of four
children, Gale grew up farming
with his family in Beaver Crossing, Neb. and
Lincoln, Ariz. Following his departure from high
school in Beaver Crossing, Neb., Gale served in the
Navy on missions of WW II clean up and in Guam
and departed his Navy experience in 1948 as S1,
USN where he also was awarded a Victory Metal
for WW II and received an Honorable Discharge at
Treasure Island, San Francisco, Cali. Gale married
Joyce Steider Sept. 4, 1949 in Washington County,
Ariz. Shortly after their marriage they moved
to Jeffersonville, Ind. While there Gale received
diplomas from United Television Laboratories,
Inc. (UTL), Louisville, Ky. in 1951. Gale was a
Supervisor at RCA, Indianapolis from 1951 – 1967
where he also received his certificate for servicing
on the innovation of Color Television. In 1955 Gale
and his wife Joyce became proprietors of Gale’s
TV Sales & Service in Beech Grove; serving in this
location for over 54 years. Gale serviced Radio’s,
TV’s, Record Players and other electronics both
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at his shop and service calls at customer homes in
Beech Grove and surrounding areas. Additionally,
at various times, Gale was a Distributor for Shaklee
Products, Forever Living Products-Aloe Vera and
Melaleuca in the Indianapolis, IN area. Gale was
also a real-estate investor for numerous properties
throughout central Indiana.
In late 2009 Gale and Joyce move to
Albuquerque, NM.. and due to the unselfish loving
care of their daughter, Jill, both parents were able to
live in a positive environment which extended their
quality of life in their latter years. Before moving
to N.M. they attended several congregations of
the Church of God throughout Indianapolis.
Gale’s walk with Jesus Christ was evident by his
interactions with others as he assisted anyone
any way possible throughout his life. His work
ethic continued throughout his life and using his
hands kept him busy even through retirement.
Gale enjoyed traveling and took advantage of the
availability through all means possible domestic
and international as well as many family vacations.
Gale and Joyce had six children all of whom grew
up in the family business and in the Beech Grove
City School System. He is survived by his children;
Deborah/Wayne Chitwood - Titusville, Fla., David
McClatchey – Ind., Jill Leath – Albuquerque,
N.M., Nancy/Steve Browning – Rio Rancho,
N.M., Scott A. McClatchey - Woodland Hills,
Cali, Sara/Kevin Martin – Washburn, Ill. His 14
grandchildren and their significant others include;
Marsha/John Fagan - Macy, Ind., Paul Wilder/
Sandy Patton – Melbourne, Fla., Sabrina Wilder
– Cocoa, Fla., Jennifer/Luke Fitzpatrick –Beech
Grove, IN, Rachel/Robert Page – Greenwood, IN,
David Lee McClatchey II- Ind., Thomas/Nicole
McClatchey – Ind., Clyde Romero – Albuquerque,
N.M., Karen/Gabriel Estrada - Phoenix, Ariz.,
Stephanie Browning - Albuquerque, N.M., Isaac/
Tasheena Browning – Rio Rancho, NM, Lauren
Martin – Goodyear, AZ, Derek Martin – Rolla,
Mo, Mallory Martin – Washburn, Ill. Gale was
a great-grandfather to 27 and one great-greatgranddaughter. Additionally survived by; brother
Darrel/Barbara McClatchey - Blue Springs, Mo.,
and in-laws Dorothy McClatchey - Des Moines,
Iowa , Atwood Watson - Mitchell, Neb., Verna
Martin - Titusville, Fla., Norma Steider, Roger/
Beverly Steider, Glen/Judy Steider - Lincoln, Neb.,
along with 18 loving nieces and nephews.
Gale was preceded in death by wife Joyce, parents
Alfred and Marietta (Hagerman) McClatchey,
brother Verl McClatchey, sister Arlene Watson,
in-laws Homer/Genive Smetter, Ray Martin, C. Lee
Steider, son-in-law Philip Leath, nephew’s Ronald
Lee and Roger McClatchey, niece Joan (WatsonThomas) Hamm.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Beaver Crossing United
Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Friday,
April 8, from 1-9 p.m. at Lauber-Moore Funeral
Home, Friend with the family greeting relatives
and friends from 5-7:30 p.m. Interment will be in
the Beaver Crossing Cemetery. Memorials in Gale’s
honor may be made to Church of God Building
Fund, Anderson, Ind., Alzheimer's Foundation,
or charity of your choice. Nebraska arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of Lauber-Moore
Funeral Home, Friend. Condolences may be sent
to the family at laubermoore.com. An additional
celebration of life service is being planned for a later
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Lynn Russell McQuain, 72, of Indianapolis, died
March 27, 2016. He was born June 26, 1943 in
Akron, Ohio to the late George McQuain and
Dorthy (Lewis) Smith. Survivors include daughters
Theresa Crawford, Jennifer McQuain-Kurth, Tonya
Alte, Allyson McQuain; sisters Pat Featherston,
Barb Klaus, Janet Umbreit; grandchildren Cory
McQuain, Annabelle Weber, and Abbagail Weber.
A memorial service was April 5 at Simplicity
Funeral & Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Ave.,
Indianapolis.
Charles Ray “Charlie”
Mercer, Sr.
Charles Ray “Charlie” Mercer, Sr.,
93, of Indianapolis, died Friday,
April 1, 2016. He was born on
March 10, 1923 in Science Hill,
Ky. to the late John Ray and Ima
Robbins Mercer. Charlie was
married on Sept.22, 1944, to
Alberta Jean Mercer, who died in
2012, after 68 years of marriage. He was a proud
Army Veteran serving in WW II from August 12,
1944 to May 3, 1946. Charlie was employed at
Acetylene Products Co., Inc. retiring in 1985. While
raising his family in a Christian home he greatly
enjoyed his Church. Attending Sunday services,
classes, men’s retreats, lay witness mission trips,
mowing lawn, etc., of churches he served, Madison
Avenue Methodist, Edgewood Methodist, & Christ
United Methodist of Indianapolis and Venice, Fla.
Charlie was currently a member of Southport
Presbyterian Church. Charlie is survived by
his sons Charles R. Mercer Jr. (Ruth), Duane C.
Mercer (Vonda) and Robbin L. Mercer (Gayle);
13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren; several
cousins; sister-in-laws; nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in passing by his wife, parents
and brother James Mercer. Services for Charlie
were April 5 at Singleton Community Mortuary
and Memorial Center. Visitation was April 4.
Entombment followed at Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens. Memorial gifts have been suggested to
the Franciscan Hospice House, 8414 Franciscan
Way, Indianapolis, IN 46237.
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is April 8, 3 – 5 p.m. at Singleton Community
Mortuary and Memorial Center.
Eleanor K. Reimer
Eleanor K. Reimer, 91, Indianapolis, died Monday,
April 4, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on
Sept. 28, 1924 to Harry and Louise Weilhammer
Richardson. Eleanor was a graduate of Sacred
Heart High School. She was the vice president
of Hittle Machine & Tool where she worked for
many years before retiring in 2006. Eleanor and
her husband, Robert, were founding members
of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. She was active
on the boards of several organizations, including
the Indianapolis Civic Theater, Indianapolis
Propylaeum, Meals on Wheels, Ave Maria Guild
and the Indianapolis Zoo Guild. She enjoyed
sewing and was a season ticket holder for both the
Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers. Eleanor
was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe, Ed,
Harry and Bobby. She is survived by her husband,
Robert A. Reimer; daughters, Kathleen Shank
and Barbara Glanz (David); grandchildren, Jeff
Glanz, Tony Glanz (Jill), Tim Shank (Denise), Doug
Shank, Molly Shank; great grandchildren, Olivia
Glanz and Jackson Glanz, Max Shank and Emerson
Shank. A Mass of Christian Burial is April 9, noon
in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Visitation will is
April 8, 4 until 8 p.m. in Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral
Home where prayers will be said on Saturday at
11:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Entombment will be in
Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st
St., Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209 or the St. Paul
Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, 46107.
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Rev. Reginald “Buddy” Mullins
Rev. Reginald “Buddy” Mullins, 83, of Indianapolis,
died on March 31, 2016. Buddy was born on Nov. 2,
1932, to Fairbanks and Verna Mullins in Kentucky.
He was the Pastor of Pentecostal Liberty Tabernacle
and had worked for Allison Transmissions. On Aug.
27, 1957 he married Donna Jean Mullins. Buddy is
survived by his son, Jonathan E. (Shellena) Mullins;
siblings, Doug Mullins, Peggy Shelton, Vickie
Shoulders, several nieces and nephews, Kristene
Hayden, Katelyn Rosenbaum, Judith Mullins,
Brenda Mullins-Lacy; grandson, Ayden Mullins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and
two brothers, Morgan Mullins and Gene Mullins.
Visitation was April 4 at Tabernacle of Faith, 801
Shelby St., Indianapolis. Funeral services were
April 5 at the Church.
David Brian Moulton
David Brian Moulton 64 of Greenwood died April
1, 2016. He was born Oct. 9, 1951 at Carbondale,
Ill. to the late Orman W. Moulton and Louise
M. Viehman Moulton. He was employed as a
high school history teacher with MSD of Perry
Township. David is survived by his brother Jay
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on April 2, 2016. He was born on June 29, 1926 in
Beech Grove to the late Jerry and Opal (Howery)
Richardson. He was a proud World War II Navy
Veteran and lived in Franklin Township his entire
life. At the age 89 he was a true Franklin Township
Historian. He loved to tell of the growth, and
how it use to be in “New Bethel.” Jay was a 50year member of Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine and
Masonic Lodge #134. Jay also drove a trolley in
Indianapolis, then went on to drive for the bus
company for 35 years. Survivors include his son
Jerry (Jeanne) Richardson; grandchildren Tricia
(Tony), Brian; great-grandson Ross and his older
sister Betty Rabourn. Jay was preceded in death by
his wife of 60+ years Audrey LaVerne Richardson
in 2012. Visitation and service was April 6 at G.H.
Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral, 5141 Madison
Ave., Indianapolis. Burial is at Acton Cemetery.
Phyllis M. Rothert
Phyllis M. Rothert, 92, of Indianapolis, died on April
2, 2016. She was born on Aug. 4, 1923 in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Phyllis is survived by her children, William
B. Rothert, Jr., Beverly Hays, Carol Heiny, James
Rothert, and Bonnie Moore; nine grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her husband, William B. Rothert; and son,
Robert Rothert. Visitation is April 9, 11 a.m. until
the service at 2 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood
Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Rd. 135. Phyllis will
be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith
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Claude “Mike” Staggs
Claude “Mike” Staggs, 60, of Indianapolis, died on
March 28, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1955 in
Bedford, Ind. to the late Vernon and Nina Staggs.
He was a member of Local Union 103, Operating
Engineers. Survivors include his wife of 42 years,
Terrie Staggs; sons, Scott and Eric Staggs; daughter
Nina (Ciro) Broadus. Visitation and service was
April 3 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral
Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
Dorothy Young
Dorothy Young, 77, of Indianapolis, died on April
3, 2016. She was born in Hartford, Conn. on Jan.
31, 1939 to the late Anthony Glemboski and
Evon Glemboski. Survivors include daughter
Evon “Robin” (Douglas) Hill; sister Joan;
grandchildren Brandi (Danny) Taylor, Mandi
(Craig) Hollingsworth, Dougie (Shannon) Hill,
Heidi (Danny) Walton; great-grandchildren Rusty
(Marissa), Dayna, Danny Jr, Brandon Taylor, Erin
and Morgan Hollingsworth, Devynn Hill, Danny,
Alexis and Kristopher Walton. There are no services
at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to
Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care.
Melvin L. Voss
Melvin L. Voss, 77, of Indianapolis,
died March 30, 2016. He was
born Sept. 8, 1938 in O’Fallon, Ill.
to the late Richard Paris and Opal
(Daws) Voss. He married Mickey
(Kendall) Voss on July 30, 1976
and she survives. Melvin was a
20-year veteran. Other survivors
include children Elvira (Jürgen) Eger, Jeff Voss,
Brian Voss, Charlie (Michelle) Voss, PJ Voss and 15
grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by
three brothers and one sister. A memorial service
is April 7, 3 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation
Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis with
visitation 1 – 3 p.m. prior to the service.
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receiving two purple heart medals. He was very
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basketball. He also faithfully attended Mass at
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grandchildren, Jake and Rachel Krutulis, Laura
and Carson Wire; four siblings, Pat Wire, Steve
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AUTISM AWARENESS
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April is 'Autism Awareness
Month' …opportunity
to learn
AWARENESS
By Dana Renay, Chief Executive Ally of the
Autism Society of Indiana
Throughout the state of Indiana
and across the country, April is “National Autism Awareness Month”
and it’s an
opportunity for the
entire community to
come together to support all people affected
by autism in our local
areas.
At a national incidence rate of 1 in 68,
there is a good chance
that you know someone affected by autism;
a child, a teenager, a
parent, a grandparent. Autism affects
each individual and
their family differently,
and every individual
and family has unique
needs.
It is important to realize that while there
are many more services, providers, and supports that there have
been in the past, there
are many areas of Indiana that lack resources. The Autism Society
of Indiana (ASI) along
with others work together to identify gaps in
services and to figure out how to fill those
gaps.
ASI is the “first point of contact” for individuals, families, providers, educators, and
others for autism related issues. Autism Al-
lies, parents of children on the autism spectrum or on the spectrum themselves, work
one-on-one with people affected by autism
in their local areas at no cost. The Allies are
able to help navigate systems, provide information and resources, discuss key issues,
and educate on key autism related topics.
There is often a misconception that autism is a disease. It’s
NOT…autism is a lifelong
developmental
disability that typically (but not always) appears during the first
three years of life and
affects a person’s ability to communicate and
interact with others.
And, although there is
no known single cause
of autism, autism is
treatable – While it’s
true that children
don’t outgrow autism,
studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly
improved
outcomes. And, that’s
the kind of progress
that is being made
with great strides in
Indiana.
To reach the Autism
Ally in your area, or
Stock Image any other member of
the ASI team, call 800609-8449 or send an email to info@inautism.
org.
Learn more about the Autism Society of
Indiana by visiting their website at: inautism.
org.
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AUTISM AWARENESS
An important
piece of the puzzle
Center Grove parents Sheila Benham and Amanda Cooper share a story
that led to the formation of the Johnson County Autism Support Group
FEATURE
By Haleigh Inscore
In late 2004, Sheila Benham and Amanda Cooper, founders of the Johnson County
Autism Support Group, were two moms in a
similar predicament. Both had a young son
who had been diagnosed with autism, and
both found themselves with limited resources and information about the condition.
It all started with Jack’s Walk; an idea that
Sheila’s neighbor had come up with. It just
so happened that Amanda’s son was named
Jack, too, and was the same age. “I saw the
flyer somewhere and I read the back and
thought ‘this lady’s story is my story,’ Amanda recalls.
With the proceeds of Jack’s Walk, Sheila
and Amanda were able to form a support
group for families in the community who are
affected by autism, holding the first meeting in February 2005. The group now holds
meetings each month at Mt. Auburn United
Methodist Church.
The Johnson County Autism Support
group also hosts regular fundraisers in order to provide local families with resources such as counseling, therapies, and social
events for their children. The goal in holding social events is to create an environment
where kids and their parents feel accepted
and comfortable. This can be difficult under
normal circumstances where there may be
unexpected noises or distractions. One way
to keep kids comfortable is by letting them
know what is scheduled to happen and offering what the parents know as a “sensory
friendly” environment, where kids can enjoy
the experience without being disrupted by
unexpected occurrences.
At monthly meetings, pertinent topics
include therapies, education, and behavior.
Compared to when her son was younger,
Amanda sees that there are more resources available, especially for the younger kids.
“ABA, which is applied behavior analysis, has
become an accepted treatment and there are
centers and private therapists around town
and many internet resources geared toward
younger kids,” she says.
According to both women, whose sons are
both 16 years old, more challenging ques-
Amanda Cooper and Sheila Benham, founders of
the Johnson County Autism Support Group.
Photo by Haleigh Inscore
tions seem to arise when kids reach their
teenage and adult years. “Lately we’ve been
gearing towards kids that are more middle
teenagers, like 15, 16, 18 and we’ve seen an
audience that wants that subject.” Sheila
says. Some of these inquiries include: “Can
they take care of themselves? Do you need a
guardianship? Where are they going to live?
Are they going to have a job?” Sheila notes
that, as parents, they have to think ahead.
Right now, Amanda is focusing on raising money for Camp Can Do, the support
group’s two week summer day camp in
which she says the kids “rotate through activities that include cooking, arts and crafts,
social skills and life skills, sports and games,
and special guests.”
This year, one of the ways that the group
will fund camp is through Dancing with the
Johnson County Stars. “We have a dancer,
Mike Wood from Bailey and Wood financial
in Whiteland. His nephew has autism and
his sister has been involved in the support
group,” Amanda says. “To keep the camp affordable for the families we cover about 75
percent of the cost, so that’s a lot of fundraising.”
Kids playing four square at Camp Can Do.
Photo courtesy of Facebook
Puzzling for Autism
A jigsaw contest held by the JCASG in an effort
to send at least 10 kids to Camp Can Do!
When: April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Center Grove Middle School Central
Cost: $20 donation per person
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AUTISM AWARENESS
Social survival tips
for those with Autism
COUNSELING
By Tamera Perry, MSW, LSW, Kenosis
Counseling Center, Inc.
“Brain Games” is a television show
that helps the audience better understand how the brain works. The
host invites listeners to participate in
games that demonstrate the episode’s lesson.
A recent episode was about survival and
testing people on their capability to survive.
Four people on the show were given four
tests. One test measured how well they did
at socially connecting with others. I immediately thought of the population I specialize in working with, those with Asperger’s
Syndrome (AS) or High-Functioning Autism
(HFA), and realized most of them would not
pass this survival test.
So what would be some social survival tips
for those with AS or HFA?
Have a script: Scripting is especially helpful when the person is facing a new situation or finding a social situation challenging
to navigate. Scripting is used to help one establish appropriate social skills. It does not
guarantee the situation will become natural
to the person, but it does help to lessen anxi-
ety and stress. Pictures can be used to visually describe the social situation. Numbering
the action steps through a situation provides
something concrete and structured to follow.
Have a plan of escape: A person with AS
or HFA may need to escape sensory overload.
Auditory, visual, conversational or physical
overstimulation can become an issue. The
plan for a child in this situation may involve
taking a break, separating from others, putting in ear buds to listen to calming music
or spending time conversing with someone
about their favorite topic. For adults it may
not be so simple because the expectation level for behavior is greater. For example, I work
with adults on the spectrum in transition,
and if they are at a job interview the options
above for calming themselves may not be appropriate. Visualizing being somewhere else
or thinking of something that brings comfort
may be helpful. Planning for a reward following a stressful situation may often be enough,
such as engaging in a favorite activity.
While contestants on the Autism spectrum
may not win the “Brain Games” tests due to
their unique social survival needs, they often
have other mental strengths. Specific interventions, such as learning to script and having a
plan of escape, can produce positive results.
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ABA Therapy helps children with
autism make great strides
ment, a lack of imaginative or functional
play, and an inability to read nonverbal social cues like gestures, facial expressions and
By Damar Services
more.
At first glance, Madison MayWhile there are many forms of autism,
field and the Mahorney twins would
one treatment option – ABA – has risen to
seem to have little in common.
the top as the best-practice option for chilAfter all, Madison is a quiet fivedren with autism. Effective with children
year-old from Avon, who, a little over a year
as young as two years old, ABA focuses on
ago, stood out to her preschool teacher for
the way people learn and uses that knowlfairly subtle reasons: She didn’t talk or soedge and proven techniques to shape useful
cialize with others. She had
behaviors and reduce harmtrouble adapting to transiful behaviors. This systemtions.
atic approach breaks skills
On the other hand, Joe and
down into small steps, uses
Jake Mahorney are rambuncpraise and other rewards for
tious teenagers who once exmotivation, and continuousperienced behaviors so wild
ly measures progress so the
their parents rarely ventured
program can be adjusted as
out into public with them.
needed.
The boys often tried to run
This treatment approach is
away. The family had sought
the only one whose benefits
help from a variety of rehave been consistently valisources, with no real progdated by independent scienress.
tific research and endorsed
Mahorney
Family.
As different as Madison
by the American Academy
Submitted
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and the Mahorneys might
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seem, they do have a couple
States Surgeon General.
of significant things in comDamar Services began ofmon: autism, and the Apfering ABA treatment in
plied Behavior Analysis, or
2013, and it remains the arABA, treatment they reea’s only nonprofit offering
ceived with great success at
these services. Today Damar
Damar Services.
operates three ABA clinics
“Hearing her teacher say
serving more than 70 chilshe might have autism was
dren. Kristin McCoy, Direcreally a shock,” said Maditor of ABA Services at Damson’s mom, Samantha Mayar, and her team of 75 staff
field. “But once we had her
members expect enrollments
tested and received the dito grow, with the result being
agnosis, we went to work reMayfield Family.
more and more children acsearching what we were going to do about it.
quiring needed skills.
She’s done very well since she’s started ABA
“Our goal is always to teach clients skills
therapy at Damar.”
that allow them to be successful in the comThese days, more and more parents are
munity,” McCoy said.
living with the shock the Mayfields experiThe Mayfields and Mahorneys can atenced. In fact, the most recent Centers for
test to the success ABA can offer. Less than
Disease Control statistics suggest that one in
a year after she started receiving services at
every 68 children have been diagnosed with
Damar, Madison was using complete senautism (up from one in 200 only a decade
tences and greeting people with “Hi” and
ago), a complex developmental disability
“Bye.” She also had learned to adapt to tranthat appears in four basic ways: social skill
sitions more smoothly and socialize with
deficits, sensory integration problems, lanothers appropriately.
guage and communication limitations, and
Joe and Jake made similar progress. In
repetitive behaviors.
fact, a few months ago their parents celTypically, the signs of autism can be seen
ebrated the boys’ 15th birthday by taking
early in a child’s life. These signs can include
them to an Indianapolis Colts game – the
the absence of babbling and cooing as an inkind of outing that once seemed absolutely
fant, a lack of facial expressions, and little or
impossible.
no response to cuddling. In more severe cas“At Damar they have been able to do so
es, the infant might actually pull away from
many fun things that we would never be able
physical nurturing. As the child develops,
to do for them,” Mike Mahorney said. “The
other signs include the lack of emotional exColts game is a prime example.”
pressions, lack of reciprocal social engage-
THERAPY
They said
AUTISM.
Now what?
You need answers. You need a plan. We can help.
ABA Autism Services by Damar is a leader in the identification and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. With nearly 50
years of experience in working with children and families affected by developmental delays and autism, we’ve helped
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on-site speech and occupational therapy, diagnostic services, community clinic sites.
Currently Accepting New Clients!
To learn more visit our website or call Lisa Goldberg-Mitton at 317.813.4690.
2 Indianapolis locations:
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6067 Decatur Blvd
DamarABA.org
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NIGHT & DAY
CALENDAR
BEECH GROVE
Franciscan/St. Francis Vaccine Clinic • When:
April 11, 4 – 7 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove. | Info:
Visit beechgrove.com.
Ave Maria Guild • The Ave Maria Guild of St. Paul
Hermitage will celebrate mass at 11 a.m. with a
lunch following. The regular meeting begins 12:30
p.m. with discussions on the upcoming Spring
Card Party on April 28. | When: April 12. | Where:
501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: Call (317)
888-7625.
Indianapolis Bar Association Ask-A-Lawyer •
Free legal advice for those in need.| When: April
12, 2 – 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community
Center, 5245 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove. | Info: Visit
beechgrove.com.
Roundtable Discussion: Beech Grove School
Sports • The Beech Grove Historical Society is
hosting a Roundtable Discussion about Beech
Grove School Sports. Panelists include Ted Pierson, Thomas Thompson, Steve Nontell, Jim Pich
and other athletes, coaches and fans. The public
is invited to attend this free program. | When: April
13, 4 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library,
1102 Main St., community meeting room. | Info:
Visit bgpl.lib.in.us.
Learn to Speak Italian • $140 for all 12-week sessions. | When: April 13, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Where:
Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave,
Beech Grove. | Info: Visit beechgrove.com.
Chamber Luncheon: IMS’s Donald Davidson •
Davidson will talk 100 years of the Indy 500. Davidson is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian,
and the only person in the world to hold such a
position with a motorsports facility. | When: April
14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center. | Cost: $15 at the door. | Info: Visit
beechgrovechamber.org.
Rummage Sale • The Beech Grove Senior Citizens
is having a rummage sale. | When: April 15, 8 a.m.
– 3 p.m. and April 16, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Where: 602
Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: Call (317) 788-4987.
Free Bowling • Beech Grove Bowl will host free
bowling for kids age 14 and under. Each child
will receive two free games and free shoe rental. |
When: April 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Where: 95 N. 2nd
Ave. | Info: Visit bgbowl.com.
CENTER GROVE
STEM Fair • Center Grove Middle School Central
will host this fair with a variety of activities for elementary and middle school students. There will be
a robot demonstration from the FRC team and FTC
teams. | When: April 9, 1 – 5 p.m. | Where: Center
Grove Middle School Central, 4900 Stones Crossing Rd. W., Greenwood. | Info: Visit centergrove.
k12.in.us.
Edible Science • Eat yummy food and do science
experiments. | When: April 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Where: White River Township branch library, 1664
Library Blvd. Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org.
Prom Makeup Tips • Grades eight – 12 can get
makeup tips and learn about new makeup trends
from local Mary Kay consultant KimberLee Peters.
Free swag included! | When: April 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m. |
Where: White River Township branch library, 1664
Library Blvd. Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org.
Preschool Science: Colors • Children age 3 to 5
can learn about primary and secondary colors
through a story and hands-on activities. | When:
April 15, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Where: White River
Township branch library, 1664 Library Blvd. Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org.
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GREENWOOD
Where: Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer Theater, Old
Main St., Franklin. | Info: Call (317) 738-8185.
Quilt Connection Guild • The guild will have its
monthly meeting with guest Claudia Lash of Presto Avenue Designs, a local quilt pattern company,
speaking about Quilt Designs. New members are
welcome. | When: April 7, 7 p.m. | Where: Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison
Ave., Greenwood. | Info: Visit quiltcg.com.
PERRY TOWNSHIP
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
One-Artist Show: Ed Funk • Ed Funk (1943-2013)
was born and raised in Indianapolis. While serving
in the Navy from 1975-82, he traveled the Pacific
Ocean, Japan, Thailand, and the Middle East. He
graduated from Herron School of Art in 1988. His
time in Japan influenced his approach to art, especially his calligraphic brush work. A retrospective sampling of more than 20 of the artist’s prints
and paintings will be displayed. | When: Art is on
display April 2 – 30. Meet Ed’s brother, Cliff, at the
Open House April 8, 6 – 8 p.m. | Where: Southside
Art League, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. | Info:
(317) 882-5562.
Baby Lapsit at Franklin Road • Babies up to 18
months and an adult are invited for stories, songs,
rhymes and flannel board activities right for babies. | When: April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:15 a.m. |
Where: Franklin Road Branch library, 5550 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317) 275-4380.
BBQ Rib Dinner • Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will
host a Rib Dinner, including baked potato, green
beans, salad, roll and butter. | When: April 8, 6 - 8
p.m. Karaoke begins 8 p.m. | Where: 333 S, Washington St., Greenwood. | Cost: $11 per person. |
Info: Call (317) 888-2488.
Toddler Storytime at Franklin Road • Toddlers
18 - 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, finger plays and flannel board activities right for toddlers.| When: April 12, 19 and 26,
10:15 a.m. | Where: Franklin Road Branch library,
5550 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317)
275-4380.
Spring Concert • The Greater Greenwood Community Band will hold its traditional Spring Concert. | When: April 9, 7 p.m. | Where: Greenwood
Community High School, 615 W. Smith Valley Rd.,
Greenwood. | Info: Admission is free. Bring canned
good donation for Salvation Good Samaritan Service Food Pantry. | Info: Visit greenwoodband.com
or email ggcband@gmail.com.
Poetry in Motion • Children in grades K through
five can play, make a craft and do some fun activities to celebrate National Poetry Month. | When:
April 15, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | Where: White River
Township branch library, 1664 Library Blvd. Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org.
HeartScan Identifying Cardiac Risk • Coronary
calcium scoring, or HeartScan, is a high-tech way
of detecting calcium build-up in the arteries and
identifying your risk for heart disease. Presented
by Babu Doddapaneni, MD will describe this test
and answer questions about heart attack risk factors. | When: April 12, 6:30 p.m. | Where: Franciscan
St. Francis Health Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson
Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317) 782-4422.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Parent and Preschooler Yoga • Preschoolers
and their parents are invited to enjoy the health
benefits that yoga can offer during this 45-minute
program presented by certified yoga instructors
from the Greater Indianapolis YMCA. | When: April
8, 11 a.m. | Where: Fountain Square Branch library,
1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317)
275-4390.
Play Date Preschool Storytime • Preschoolers
and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes following by playtime. | When:
April 11 and 25, 11 a.m. | Where: Fountain Square
Branch library, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. |
Info: Call (317) 275-4390.
GARFIELD PARK
2016 Cooking Workshop Series: Rules of the
Road • Learn 10 easy to remember tips for better
health based on good science during a presentation by Nutrition Services of the Marion County
Health Department.| When: April 11, 2 – 3 p.m. |
Where: Garfield Park Branch library, 2502 Shelby
St., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317) 275-4490.
Genealogy Workshop with DAR • Women interested in Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR) Mary Bryan Chapter can get started in genealogy research in these workshops. | When: April
11, 6 – 8 p.m. and May 7, 2 – 4 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: Visit
DAR.org or call (317) 498-1135 or (317) 902-1470.
Teen Film Festival • The 7th Annual Teen Film Festival will highlight student filmmakers, introduce
teens to new technology and award creativity.
Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to submit a
film of their choice that fits into one of four categories: documentary, feature film, music video, or
book trailer. | When: Film Festival is May 5. Entries
must be submitted by April 25. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: Visit
greenwoodlibrary.us/teenfilmfestival.
Race for an Orphan 5K • The Boaz Project will
hold its 9th Annual Race for an Orphan 5K. It includes family-friendly activities and professional
chip timing, all to benefit orphans. Strollers and
pets are welcome. | When: April 30, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Registration begins 8:30 a.m. | Where: Craig Park,
20 E. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood. | Cost: $15 students, $35 individuals, $70 family. | Info: Visit boazproject.org/race.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Chamber Concerts • The Franklin College Music
Department will host this chamber concerts showcase of Franklin College students enrolled in voice
or music classes. They will perform Broadway and
contemporary favorites. | When: April 12, 7 p.m. |
The Kramers • Edgewood United Methodist
Church will host the Kramers, family music group
consisting of Scott, Rachel and daughter, Maria.
A free-will offering will be taken in appreciation
of their ministry. | When: April 10, 9 a.m. | Where:
1820 E. Epler Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317)
784-6086.
Smock Ladies Golf Club • Ladies of the Southside are invited to join the opening meeting of
the club. This is an 18-hole group that plays each
Tuesday morning until late September. | When:
April 12, 9 a.m. tee time and meeting. Arrive by
8:30 a.m. | Where: Corner of County Line Road and
Sherman Ave. | Info: Call (317) 888-0036.
Adrian Matejka • Pulitzer-finalist poet Adrian
Matejka will read and discuss his work in a Kellogg Writers Series appearance at the University
of Indianapolis. Admission is free. | When: April 13,
7:30 p.m. | Where: Trustees Dining Room of UIndy’s
Schwitzer Student Center, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Visit uindy.edu/arts.
Perry Meridian Art Show • Thousands of student
art works will be on display from all schools. April
14, the annual "Chair"ity Auction will begin at 6
p.m. Patrons can bid on student art work over the
course of the evening. On April 15, AP students
from PMHS will lead mini-art lessons for students.
| When: April 14 and 15, 6 – 9 p.m. | Where: Perry
Meridian High School. | Info: Visit perryschools.
org.
Quilters Guild of Indianapolis • Terry Kramzar
will share adventures of her time spent as an Artist in Residence at Everglades and Grand Canyon
National Parks and how nature has inspired her
creative process. | When: April 14, 7 p.m. | Where:
Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St.,
Indianapolis. | Info: Visit quiltguildindy.net.
Harlem Wizards • The Harlem Wizards is coming
to Perry Township with Tricks Hoops & Alley Oops
brought by the Perry Township Education Foundation. The fundraiser will be nonstop fun for the entire family. | When: April 16, 7 p.m. | Where: Historic
Southport Fieldhouse. | Cost: $6. | Info: Visit harlemwizards.com. For sponsorship opportunities
email Beth, bethhignite@aol.com.
SOUTHPORT
Take an Art Break • SoArts and the Southport
Parks Department will host this free community
event with painting, drawing, group mural and
more. | When: April 9, 12 – 3 p.m. | Where: Southport Community Center, 6901 Derbyshire Rd. |
Info: Visit southportevents.org.
Women’s Night of Whimsy: A Benefit for the Julian Center • Southport Antique Mall will offer a
private night of pop-up stores, exclusive access to
our over 36,000 square feet of antique shopping,
and more for women. Wine, sweet treats, food and
a silent auction. Tickets are available for purchase
online for $5 or at the door for $8. | When: April 10,
6 – 9 p.m. | Where: 2028 E. Southport Rd., Southport. | Info: Visit southportantiquemall.net/events.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Demolition…
well-acted character study
By Adam Staten
AN OPTION
Super Shark Fish
& Chicken
The scoop: Located across
the street from Safeway on
Shelby Street at the Raymond
Street intersection, Super
Shark Fish and Chicken, Super
Shark Fish & Chicken opened
in February in the building
previously occupied by His &
Hers Restaurant. The house
specialties are a variety of
fish and chicken dinners. If
Gyro Combo at
seafood is your preference,
Super Shark Fis
h & Chicken
consider catfish nuggets, catfish
steak, catfish fillets, catfish tails, Jack Whiting,
buffalo fish, ocean perch, tilapia fillets, fried
Recommendation: Family pack special - 20
oysters, or shrimp. Chicken on the menu includes
whole wings, 12 piece mixed fish (perch, whiting
wings bone-in or bone-out, honey BBQ or buffalo
or catfish steak), half pan of fries, two large
wings, chicken gizzards, chicken tenders and
coleslaw and a loaf of bread.
chicken nuggets. Sandwiches include gyros,
Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Fri. to Sat.
cheesburgers, Philly steak or Philly chicken, ribeye
10 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
steak, Italian beef, fish sandwich, and grilled
chicken.
Location: 2133 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Specialties: Fish and chicken dinners
BEHIND BARS
Raspberry
Lemon Drop
Bartender: Amber Guthrie
Location: Bert & Den's Grille,
located at Southern Plaza
Shopping Center, 4200 S.
East St. #6, in Indianapolis
Ingredients and directions: Rim a shot glass
with a sugared lemon. In a shaker combine ½ oz.
vodka, ½ oz. Triple Sec orange flavored liqueur, ½
oz. Chambord Liqueur, 2 oz. lemonade. Shake and
pour into the shot glass. Garnish with a lemon.
Drink the shot, suck on the lemon.
Phone: (317) 295-2556
WHERE WE DINE
Ryan Guillory, president of the
Perry Township Democratic Club
Where do you like to dine?
McGilvery’s Taphouse.
What do you like to eat there?
Any of their Irish dishes, especially their corned beef, potatoes.
What do you like about this place? It is relaxing
and it is near our house. it is an affordable option
with great food in the Southside.
McGilvery's Taphouse is located at 8249 US 31 in
Indianapolis. The phone number is (317) 300-1104.
Compiled by Brian Ruckle
Emotions are powerful things. They can
often be difficult to articulate and
express properly, and they can even
cause us to act out in ways that are
also hard to understand. However,
as difficult and troubling as emotions can be to state, there are generally, expected societal emotional
responses. For instance, if something tickles the funny bone, emitting a hearty laugh
would be normal. However, grief and sadness seem to be especially tough to work
through as responses to these emotions can
vary greatly. The new film, Demolition, examines one man’s response to a traumatic
and distressing event.
Demolition is the story of Davis Mitchell
(Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment
banker, who appears to have everything.
Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, a car
accident takes his wife’s life and turns Davis’ completely upside. However, in the moments after his wife’s passing at the hospital,
the simple act of attempting to purchase M
& Ms out of a vending machine sends his life
in another direction yet again.
Davis begins writing letters of complaints
to the vending company about his unfulfilling purchase of the chocolate candies. In the
letters Davis starts telling about the fatal accident and his feelings about the accident.
He also develops an odd habit of taking everything apart, computers, bathroom stalls,
and even his house. Soon after his letter
writing campaign, the customer service representative, Karen Moreno (Naomi Watts),
calls Davis. Davis soon becomes entangled
in Karen’s and her son’s life as he attempts to come to grips with his feelings and life without his wife.
As expected Jake Gyllenhaal delivers another in a long line of strong
performances as a man who has lost
his way and struggles to get back to
normalcy. Entirely due to Gyllenhaal’s performance is the audience able to
empathize and identify with his character,
even when the material makes the character somewhat unlikable with his continued
wallowing. Not to be outdone, Naomi Watts
and the entire cast are also solid in their performances.
However, Demolition suffers from a
somewhat unfocused storyline. The film introduces Watt’s character early on, but she
becomes more and more unnecessary as the
plot progresses. Only because of a quick and
forced voice over at the end of the film, do
we know what happens to her character. Demolition also oddly changes character point
of view momentarily in the middle of the
film.
Demolition is a well-acted film hampered
by a few script issues. While an often-depressing flick, Demolition is a strong character study aided by Gyllenhaal’s enjoyable
performance. 3.5 out 5.
Adam Staten lives in Perry Township
and is a movie buff. Staten graduated
from University of Southern Indiana
with a degree in Communication Studies.
STORY-TIME
Call-a-Pacer with Indy Library
Children of all ages and families are invited to hear members of the Indiana Pacers read their favorite stories in children’s
literature during “Call-a-Pacer” on The Indianapolis Public Library’s 24-hour Call-aStory telephone line. By dialing 275-4444, or
toll-free at 877-275-9007, listeners will hear
recorded stories from Pacers players who
demonstrate their love of reading as a way
to encourage young ones to “read like a pro.”
The 2016 “Call-a-Pacer” schedule includes:
April 11 – Mark Boyle reads “10 Rules of
Being a Superhero” by Deb PiLutti; April 18
– Glenn Robinson III reads “The Invincible
Iron Man” by Billy Wrecks; April 25 – Solo-
mon Hill reads “Ninja” by Arree Chung; May
2 – LaVoy Allen reads “Fantastic Four: The
Imagination Ring” by Brent Sudduth; May
9 – Joe Young reads “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” by Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia; May 16 – Ian Mahinmi reads “The
Incredible Hulk” by Billy Wrecks; May 23 –
Paul George reads “Batman versus Man-Bat”
by J.E. Bright; May 31 – Myles Turner reads
“Superman: I Am Superman” by Michael Teitelbaum; June 6 – George Hill reads “This Is
Captain America” by Brooke Dworkin; June
13 – Frank Vogel reads “Hawkeye Joins the
Mighty Avengers” by Tomas Palacious.
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AROUND TOWN
Greenwood PD recognizes
VFW for contributions
Greenwood Chief of Police John Laut recently presented a certificate to the
Greenwood VFW Auxiliary
for their efforts in purchasing a bullet-proof vest for the
police department. From left,
Chief Laut, Roberta Arthur,
President of the Greenwood
VFW Auxiliary and Phyllis
Tuttle, Auxiliary member.
Perry Township Kiwanis to open
concession stand
The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township will open its concession stand April 2, serving youngsters participating in the Baxter
YMCA spring soccer and T-Ball leagues and their families.
“The concession stand is a long-standing and popular club fundraiser, one we have held since 2002,” noted event coordinator
and Director, Scott Splichal. The stand will be in operation for 10
weeks. It will be staffed by club members and those belonging to
the Southport and Perry Meridian High School Key Clubs, the Kiwanis organization for high school students.
Patrons may select from a variety of healthful items, including fresh fruit, lowcalorie soft drinks, bottled water, and low-sugar packaged snacks. The concession stand, operated during spring and fall league seasons, is one of several activities conducted by Kiwanis to raise funds. Proceeds from its fundraisers are used
to support a variety of community programs, including college scholarships,
Baxter YMCA, Riley Hospital for Children, Hunger Inc. food bank and others.
The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township meets at the IHOP restaurant, 7521 U.S.
31 South, Thursdays at 7 a.m. Visit kiwanisperrytownship.org for more information.
Greenwood’s Hill named managing
partner of Modern Woodmen
Lucas Hill, Greenwood, has been promoted to managing partner for Modern Woodmen of America. As a managing partner,
Hill offers career opportunities for local financial representatives.
For those interested in leadership positions, the Pathway to Leadership Program gives qualified candidates the opportunity to follow a well-defined path to leadership roles. The local office is at
720 Executive Park Dr., Suite 3000A, Greenwood. For more information, contact Hill at (574) 210-4686 orr visit mwacareers.org.
St. Mark donates for
Rice Bowl Collection
Fr. Todd Riebe accepts the money collected by the students of St. Mark Catholic School for the Rice Bowl Collection. The
Rice Bowl Collection is one of the four Lenten service projects that St. Mark Catholic
School did for Lent. The Rice Bowl Collection is led by Catholic Charities and helps
families in third world countries.
COMMUNITY
The Southside Times
One step at a time
Franklin Township’s David Roth and Kevin Winton to
trek 3,091 miles across the U.S. beginning April 28
block and take a nap then get up and do it again,”
Winton said. “Now four miles is a warm up. We
will eventually do 25 to 26 miles per day.”
By Nicole Davis
Both are raising their own funds for the organiIf all you had to do was walk to support military
zation. There will be a fundraiser April 12, 4 – 9:30
families, would you do it?
p.m. at New Bethel Ordinary, 8838 Southeastern
That’s exactly what Franklin Township residents
Ave., Indianapolis. New Bethel will donate 15 perand neighbors David Roth and Kevin Winton will
cent of the night’s proceeds. Flashbacks Family
do, beginning April 28. They will walk from AtlanBar & Grille will donate a percentage of its protic City, N.J. to San Franceeds from the day on
cisco, Calif. That doesn’t
April 16.
come without its sacrific“We’re not going to
es. The two will leave their
stop until we do it,” Roth
jobs, families and friends
said. “We’re putting too
behind and have spent
much on the line. I laugh
more than a year fundraisat people that doubt being for their cause. Procause they give me enerceeds from the walk will
gy. I like it. The world is a
benefit Helping Hands for
different place than it was
Freedom and its efforts to
for me 16 months ago. I’ve
raise $3.3 million to build
gotten out of my box. The
and maintain a retreat
world is a bigger place
house for veterans and
and a little more positive.
military families.
We are all connected by
Roth, a detective for
our military traditions,
the Indianapolis Metrowhether we like it or not.”
politan Police DepartRoth will take a leave
ment, began volunteering
of absence from his job
around 2012 with Helpat IMPD and his business
ing Hands for Freedom, a
as in the insurance agennonprofit supporting mil- David Roth and Kevin Winton will walk 3,091 miles
cy where he serves poitary children and families across America beginning April 28. Submitted Photo
lice and firemen. He said
facing injury, loss and dehis wife, Cheryl, has been
ployment. Roth is now the
supportive of the cause and having to take care of
chairman of the board for HHFF.
everything at home while he’s gone. Winton will
“The idea for Route for the Brave is an extension
also miss the end of this school year and the beginof how we’ve raised money in the past, meeting
ning of next – as they won’t be done until Aug. 26.
people and developing relationships,” Roth said.
He plans to visit with his girlfriend, Laura, at least
“I’ve always had this insatiable desire to see the
once and his two college-age daughters.
country. Going across US 40, the route that built
A team of volunteers with Helping Hands for
America, was a something I wanted to complete.
Freedom will follow Roth and Winton as they
In combining this with Helping Hands for Freewalk, keeping them on track and filming the exdom, I couldn’t resist (when I came up) with this
perience. Throughout the trip, Roth and Winton
idea three years ago.”
will spend the night at hotels, people’s homes and
Shortly after Roth mentioned the idea, and
even at fire houses. They will make stops to give
Winton realized he was actually going to do it, he
speeches and raise awareness of Helping Hands
asked Roth if he could join.
for Freedom and why they are doing Route for the
“It was the craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” said
Brave.
Winton, a teacher at Beech Grove Middle School.
“I’m looking forward to those first steps and
“There are only so many times you get to do an adthen I can focus,” Roth said. “When I walk, I know
venture like this that will last a lifetime.”
basically there’s US 40, and a set time and period
For more than a year, Roth and Winton have
that I have to walk. There is a consistency that will
been training, walking and testing different gear
help. We get to meet some incredible people. We
and setting up stops along the route. Roth said he
get to meet the great unknown, that’s been supwalked across Indiana in under five days, which
ported by the sacrifices of our military. I get to
was easy in comparison to what they will be doing.
meet people from over 20 different veteran orgaBoth men have logged thousands of miles already,
nizations and engage with the true American stogetting into shape for the 3,091-mile trek across
ry.”
the U.S.
For more information, or to donate, visit route“When I started, I’d do four miles around the
forthebrave.org or helpinghandsforfreedom.org.
FUNDRAISING
SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER
The Southside Times
Getting to know
Tom and Lynn…
• We used to enjoy going to Las Vegas
more than we go now.
• I work full time with State Farm and part
time on the restaurant. He’s full time at
the restaurant and part time doing crowd
management at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse
with the Pacers.
How Tom and Lynn did it?
Best advice: You need to put time into your
business – don’t leave it to other people to
run. We run our business like you’d want to be
treated in a restaurant.
Worst advice: We have excellent staff.
They’ve been around; they’re local, trustworthy, wonderful people. I cannot imagine having a business where you have multiple people that make decisions and run a business
based on a whim.
Best business decision: Tom missed owning a restaurant. I said never again. He had to
talk me into this one. It has been wonderful.
We’ve met great people along the way. There
haven’t been major setbacks. It’s been a joy.
Secret to success: Hard work and good planning. Tom has a talent toward math. He runs
the numbers. He’s a good controller, knowing
what you need to charge. I’m a better people person. You put the two together and it
makes for a good couple. Neither of our specialties is cooking, but we have great people
that do that.
In 5 years... I’d like to see it a seven-day a
week business, have live music outside Friday
and Saturday nights and still keep the hours
early. People know they’re getting good,
fresh food.
Above questions answered by Lynn Coates
Wheatley’s
Wanamaker, IN 46239
wheatleysfishfry.com
(317) 862-6622
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In the
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fish fry tradition
Tom and Lynn Coates continue to grow Wheatley's in Wanamaker, keeping
the same loved recipes with added hours and an expanded menu
By Nicole Davis
When Tom and Lynn
Coates purchased Wheatley’s
in Wanamaker in 2010, they
told the former owner that
they wouldn’t make too many
changes – and they’ve stayed
true to their word.
It’s run by the same name.
The food quality is still high,
using the same fish recipe. By
keeping those principles that
made the Wheatley’s so wellliked in the Franklin Township
area and beyond, the business
has grown in the past six years
and introduced an expanded
menu and added hours of operation.
“We’re just trying to keep a
tradition going in a little small
town,” Tom said. “I like to take
something that was started by
someone else and keep it going in the family tradition and
I believe that we’ve done this.”
Tom and Lynn Coates, of
Greenwood, owned two restaurants in the past: Grumpy
Ed’s at Southport and Bluff
Roads and Lord Ashleys on
Washington Street. Having
sold those businesses, Tom said he had a desire to get back into the restaurant industry
when he learned Wheatley’s was for sale.
Wheatley’s was started as a food market,
transformed into a fish restaurant by George
Wheatley in 1999. The restaurant was open
six months out of the year when the Coates
purchased it. It is now open year-round, 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Sundays. Breakfast is now offered. Fried
chicken was added to the menu, served on
Sundays. There is live entertainment outside
from May to October on Fridays.
Friday is by far the busiest day of the week,
often with a line from the cash register to
outside of the door in the evenings for its
Fish Fry Fridays.
“We like taking care of customers,” Tom
said. “If we didn’t get to do that, we wouldn’t
be doing this at all. We like talking to people.
We actually care if the food is good. We’ll
Lynn and Tom Coates. Photo by Nicole Davis
solve a problem, right here right now. We
give it that personal touch that you don’t get
in a big restaurant.”
While Tom said their customer service
is top-notch, it’s the fish that keeps people
coming back.
“I don’t think people realize what goes
into getting them fresh food,” Lynn said. “We
put a lot into making sure our food is fresh.
I buy the lettuce fresh. We make our chicken
tenders fresh. We bread it, cut it, do everything here – the same with our tenderloins
and chicken sandwiches. It’s fresh food all
day.”
As members of the Franklin Township
Chamber of Commerce, many meetings are
held at Wheatley’s, approximately eight a
year. The next meeting is May 3, 11:30 a.m.
with lunch and guest Jackie Nytes, CEO of
the Indianapolis Public Library. The building
can be rented out for community and other
events. The restaurant also hosts events approximately four times a year with proceeds
benefiting the food pantry at the church
down the street. Tom said they enjoy supporting the people and causes that represent
good things taking place in the small community that houses their business.
“More people need to know about the
nice, little town that Wanamaker is,” Lynn
said. “We need more small businesses. We
want the town of Wanamaker to be the best
that it can be.”
As for the future, Tom said they plan to
continue growing. Tom and Lynn said they
would like to build Saturdays up to resemble
a Friday environment, with live entertainment outside. Tom said they would like to
offer more items for lunch, like a soup and
salad bar.
“Our business is going quite well right
now,” Tom said. “I love the crowd. We’ve met
a lot of good people through the restaurant
through the years. We have to love it. We’re
here every weekend.”
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PEER TO PEER
By Howard Hubler
Time to quit flippin'
I recently read an article in a liberal rag
that had a lengthy plea from an individual who made a life career out of minimum
wage work at a local hamburger stand. If
you did not know any better, and you read
his tedious remarks (how it was difficult for
he and his family to feed themselves, how it
was hard to pay rent), you would come away
really brokenhearted. It was in one of those
western cities that mandates how much
minimum wage that we pay. Whatever it
was, this guy needed more.
Well, I gear my article to the small business person. Let's say that you or I were selling a good or a service that we stumbled
upon by chance and thought it was the next
miracle widget. Let's say we set up our tent
and we were selling away this product and
after several months it became abundantly
clear the marketplace did not like this product as well as we did. Let's say after repeated
small loans from friends and family you were
getting further in debt.
Perhaps one day you would find yourself
at a local pub with a friend of yours enjoying a beer. You were telling him how this career of selling widgets is entering its perhaps
second or third year and you are hocked up
to your eyeballs; you ask your friend desperately, what you should do.
So here's the point that you and I as business people can take to heart. Why is it when
this person makes this error, we all have to
backfill his problems and pay for his lifestyle? If you and I made his mistake, the best
we could hope for is to file bankruptcy and
make others participate in our misery for a
one time deal. When the deal was over, game
over.
This is my rant, you and I get one shot at a
correction, and individuals can make a lifestyle out of the correction. One unaffordable, illegitimate baby, then the next. One
minimum-wage job not paying for your lifestyle, then the next.
Howard Hubler can be reached at
howard@hubler.com.
The Southside Times
BIZ HISTORY
By Dan Miller
Five minutes in 18 days
Stay with me on this.
A new phase begins in your leadership. It's
announced to the group at large that you've
been chosen to lead a particular project or
initiative. It's a big deal that, by itself, is a new
chapter in your leadership. Your followers
recognize it as such.
You realize that somewhere ahead in time
— perhaps a day, a week — you will formally
take up the duties involved in this new chapter. So, you expect and understand that the
beginning (the announcement) and the start
(of the actual work) are two different points
in time.
Say hello to George Washington in 1775.
On June 15, the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia announces that Washington is unanimous choice as general and
commander-in-chief of all military forces surrounding British-held Boston. Eighteen days
later, on July 3, Washington and others arrrive
outside Boston and conducts his first review
of the roughly 15,000 armed colonists there.
But during these eighteen days is a cataclysmic event. These American forces kill
or wound nearly 1000 British soldiers at the
Battle of Bunker Hill. Washington found out
while traveling through New York City.
Everything changed. In a single day, the
struggle exploded from violent tension into
a full-fledged war. Bloodshed wasn't accidental, it was purposeful. The chances of a settlement and negotiation were all but obliterated
by Bunker Hill.
As a leader, Washington had nothing to do
with the event but everything to do with the
event's repercussions. There was greater urgency to train the raw units outside Boston.
Strategy had to be developed with the knowledge that severe combat had upped the stakes
to a dangerous level. The nature of the challenge ahead took a sharp turn toward an unknown direction.
That's how it often is. A gap exists between
beginning and starting. An event intervenes
that you as the leader didn't expect, hadn't
signed on for. And yet, everyone will look to
you for how to go forward.
Remember George Washington.
Dan Miller is founder and president
of Historical Solutions LLC - Ideas and
Inspiration Through History. Dan uses
history to help people strengthen their
leadership. His website is historicalsolutions.com.
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OPEN 4 BIZ
BIZ LOCAL
Calling all crafters
Care in the comfort of home
Vanessa Kenworthy and Kathryn Woodward open
Craft + Cork in Greenwood for crafters with all interests
Interim Healthcare relocates to Perry Township,
providing home health aide to the community
Whether you like to paint, crochet, knit, for people who don’t just want to paint or
make cards or jewelry, there is something don’t just want to do pottery, who want to do
for you at Craft + Cork. Just want local or more than one medium.” - Kenworthy
domestic beer or a selection of wine? They
have that, too.
What did you do to prepare for opening
Whiteland resident Vanessa Kenworthy your business?
and Franklin Township resident Kathryn
“We attended tons of classes and netWoodward opened the
worked with a lot of artGreenwood-based busiists so we could offer a
ness March 1. The friends
diverse range of crafting
used to host sip and paint
projects. Since we had
events, and noticed a
been doing this for so
concentration of interestlong with paint and sip
ed clients in the Center
events, it was a natural
Grove area.
progression.” – Wood“People would say they
ward
didn’t have space to have
a party at home, there
Who is your ideal cuswas nowhere to go, or
tomer/client?
they were worried about
“Anybody. We’ve had a
their furnishings at home
three or four year old in
and their kids getting
here painting with older
paint on the floor,” Woodsiblings. We had a guy in
ward said. “So people can
here that came in here for
come here, do their projbeer and knew that we
ects and don’t have to
carried Taxman. He was
Vanessa Kenworthy and Kathryn
spend a lot of money for
probably 80. We’re getWoodward. Photo by Nicole Davis
tools they will only use
ting all age groups, no exonce for a project.”
perience required. I think
They offer crafting kits
that’s attractive to peoCraft + Cork
in the store that change
ple.” - Kenworthy
3115 Meridian Parke Dr.
out regularly. Those inGreenwood, IN 46142
terested can go to the onHow do you plan to be
(317) 300-1277
line calendar at craftandsuccessful?
craftandcork.com
cork.com and register for
“We’ve done our rean instructor-led project.
search. We’ve networked
Compiled by Nicole Davis
The business also offers
with people to provide a
a selection of Taxman,
variety of crafts. There is
Mashcraft or domestic beers and a variety something here for everyone. If you’re not a
of wines.
crafter, you can come in here for your book
A Pre-Death and Taxes Festival with Tax- club, game night or trivia night.” - Kenworman Brewing will take place April 13, to pre- thy
cede Taxman’s main event on April 16. The
April 13 festival starts at 6 p.m. with beer What would we be surprised to learn
education, free beer tasting, crafting of skull about you or your company?
bracelets, skull planters and skull wine glass“Vanessa has an IT background. Even
es. Attendees must be 21 or older. Kenwor- though IT people are creative, I think it’s a
thy and Woodward plan to host their grand special kind of person to transform into a soopening in the late spring.
cial butterfly who can be creative in crafting
and things like that.” – Woodward
Why did you open this business?
“We both have an odd background. She
“We started doing paint and sip events was a director in her job. Both of us are creabout a year and a half ago. We were doing ative and crafty but you wouldn’t know it in
things mobily and bringing things to peo- from our backgrounds.” - Kenworthy
ple’s businesses and venues. We were meeting a ton of people that wanted to do more.
That’s how this idea was formed, for a place
23
people are coming out much faster and
As an administrator and director for In- much sicker, but hospitals are being penalterim Healthcare, Pam Pratt said she fully ized for readmissions,” Pratt said. “We can
realized the impact of companies like hers, step up into a part where we can be a huge
that provide home healthcare for babies up change in that, taking patients after they’re
to the geriatric population, when her mother discharged and prevent them from being
came to live with her.
hospitalized. Or taking a pa“My mom is almost 81,” she
tient that has not been hossaid. “When I was charged
pitalized and providing them
with caring for my own parservices that keep them from
ent, I realized what it means
things like falling in their
to be able to provide that
bathtub and prevent them
service. She’s home, she’s at
from getting hospitalized.”
risk for falling and when I’m
Now that they’re settling
(at work), I wouldn’t know if
into their Perry Township ofshe fell. We get to be part of
fice, Pratt said they’re lookthat. We get to keep someing to grow the business, get
one’s child or mother at home
to know the people around
so they can be happy in their
them and become an inteown place.”
grated part of the community.
Interim Healthcare is an
“I don’t think people know
independently-owned franwhat services are available to
Pam Pratt
chise, which provides home
them under the different payPhoto by Nicole Davis
care, nursing, medical social
er services. Under Medicare,
work, home health aide,
if they qualify and live
physical,
occupational
with a loved one, they can
Interim Healthcare
and speech and language
get services all day. We’re
5401 S. East St., Ste. 210
therapy services to “medproviding a service that
ically-fragile patients” in
keeps you in your home.
(317) 755-1687
the community. Pratt, a
Our goal is to get that
longtime Perry Townword out.”
ship resident, has worked
with Interim since 2008.
When it was time to decide if they should relocate, she said she
highly recommended to the owners, Deb
Parcell, CEO, and Patrick McGivney, CFO,
that they consider the Southside of IndiaWeichert Real Estate awards
napolis.
Greenwood REALTORS
“When I look around at the difference
of now vs. when I first moved here, this is
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Tralee Propwhere the business is growing,” Pratt said.
erties announced its 2015 Office Award
“There are large hospitals. We have access to
Winners, of Greenwood. The agents were
everything. Our goal is to settle on this side
honored by the national franchise organiof town and do some recruiting, let people
zation, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.,
know we’re an established company with a
based on reaching minimum requirements
great reputation.”
in gross commission income earned or real
The business moved to 5401 S. East St.
estate transactions closed in 2015. These
late February, located in the Zone 31 ComWeichert® affiliated agents earned their recmercial Office Suites.
ognition from among associates in 39 states
Pratt said home health care is a growing
at the year's end: Jacquie Murray (Ambasindustry. The CDC, cdc.gov, reported that in
sador Club); Dave Davis (Executive Club);
2014, approximately 67,000 regulated longLarry Cruse (Sales Achievement); Ryan Moterm care service providers served nine milriarty (Sales Achievement). For more inforlion people in the U.S. That growth is fosmation, contact Dan Moriarty at (317) 883tered by the aging Baby Boomer population.
3333 or dan@indyrealestate.com.
“Because of the change in health care,
By Nicole Davis
BIZ BRIEF
24
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Engaging five generations
By Mike Heffner
Today’s workforce now has employees
from five different generations. This brings
welcomed diversity and added challenges to
the workplace. We only have two generations
in our office; I can’t imagine having all five.
The biggest question that comes to mind with
this topic is - how in the world do you keep
everyone happy, engaged and on board?
Express Employment Professionals recently published an article to help us consider the
general mindset of each group toward office
meetings:
• Traditionalists (born prior to 1946) will
arrive early and expect a paper agenda.
• Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964)
will expect a PowerPoint presentation and are
willing to put in any extra hours required if
the meeting runs long.
• Gen X (born between 1965-1976) will
prefer to watch a video and expect the meeting to end by 5 p.m. to honor work-life balance boundaries.
• Millennials (born between 1977-1997)
will want the meeting to have a strong purpose, and will use collaborative digital tools
to share meeting information.
• Generation Z (born after 1997) will want
to call in from a remote location, no matter
what the time, because they view the workplace as an anytime-anywhere proposition.
It’s all about motivation. It’s about leveraging each group’s strengths and understanding what motivates them. It’s about the leader
meeting with them individually and determining their professional goals.
A report by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive
Development Program suggests they all have
some things in common when it comes to
how they see an ideal business leader: leads by
example, is accessible, challenges and holds
others accountable, acts as a coach and mentor and helps others see how their roles contribute to the organization.
There are attributes that cross generations
and can lead to team bonding. Whether it’s
the way your employees care about their
families or their vision for the team’s success,
those common threads can be the beginning
of a more cohesive and engaged team.
Mike Heffner is the owner of the Greenwood Express Employment Professionals
franchise. Contact Mike at mike.heffner@
expresspros.com or visit www.expressindysouth.com.
PLANNER OF NOTE
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Cameron Carlyle
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Bargersville, IN 46106
Hello Deer Print Shop
Katherine Kirkendall
504 E. Broadway St.
Greenwood, IN 46143
J & L Electronics
and More
Jason Ledbetter
1000 N. US 31
New Whiteland, IN 46184
J P & Associates
Jerry D Wiggins
19 N. Middle St.
Greenwood, IN 46143
Mark Grove Home
Services
Mark Grove
3660 Tallwood Lane
Greenwood, IN 46143
Pavans All Masonry
David Pavan
848 Young St.
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Greenwood, IN 46142
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112 Orchard Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
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Sheri A Lloyd
948 W. Jefferson St.
Franklin, IN 46131
Silver Fern Day Spa
Fairview Place
Properties LLC
2555 Fairview Pl.
Greenwood, IN 46142
Chamber Meetings
& Events
7 – Greater Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce
(April Membership 101);
April 7, 8:30 – 10 a.m.,
Greater Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce, 65
Airport Pkwy., Suite 140. For
more information, call
(317) 888-4856.
14 – Greater Beech Grove
Chamber of Commerce
(Chamber Luncheon);
April 14, 11:30 a.m.
– 1 p.m., Hornet Park
Community Center. Donald
Davidson will speak about
100 years of the Indy 500.
For more information, visit
beechgrovechamber.org.
21 – Greater Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce
(2016 Annual Chamber
Celebration); April 21,
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.,
Jonathan Byrd’s Banquet
Hall, 100 Byrd Way,
Greenwood.
(317) 888-5700
Greater Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce
New Members
Flora Brothers Painting
1834 S. County Rd. 1050 E.
(317) 447-5227
Hops and Fire Craft Tap House
1259 N. State Rd. 135
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 300-4677
WHAT GOT YOU HERE,
WON’T GET YOU THERE
Q&A: LEADERSHIP LESSONS
FROM INSIDE THE PAINT
THE 10 Ls
OF LEADERSHIP
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SHAQUILLE “SHAQ” O’NEAL
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BIZ BRIEFS
Leadership Johnson
County to host social
media workshop
Leadership Johnson County will host a
half-day seminar designed to help small
businesses and nonprofit organizations navigate social media. Participants will gain
knowledge about how social media can be
leveraged to gain awareness of their business or organization, work on developing
their social media voice, and have an opportunity to practice hands-on application. The
event will be held at Tilson Conference Center, 1530 American Way, #200, Greenwood
on April 22, 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $59
per person. A $10 discount is given to all
LJC Alumni, Franklin and Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce members,
Franklin College Alumni, Faculty and Staff.
For more information, contact Tandy Shuck
at tshuck@franklincollege.edu or call (317)
738-8264.
Lee & Associates’ Teresa
Harwood receives CoStar
Power Broker Award
For more info call:
REGISTER TODAY AT
3 – Franklin Township
Chamber of Commerce
(Monthly Meeting); May 3,
30 – Greater Southside
11:30 a.m. at Wheatley’s
Business Alliance (Perry
in Wanamaker. Jackie
Cultural Festival); April 30, 11 Nytes, Indianapolis Public
a.m. – 3 p.m., Baxter YMCA,
Library CEO, will speak.
7900 Shelby St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit
This event is by Positively
franklintwpchamber.org.
Perry. For more information,
visit gsbaweb.org.
For more information, call
(317) 888-4856.
Maurer Surveying, Inc.
4800 W. Smith Valley Rd., Suite P
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 881-3898
Teachers Credit Union
18 Providence Dr.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 889-9285
greenwoodchamber.com
Lee & Associates announced that Associate Broker Teresa Harwood has been named
a 2015 CoStar Power Broker TM by CoStar
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP). This annual industry award recognizes distinguished
professionals in commercial real estate brokerage by highlighting the achievements of
the firms and individual brokers who closed
the highest transaction volumes in commercial property sales or leases in 2015 within
their respective markets. Harwood qualified
as one of the top commercial brokers in Indianapolis-based on the total office leasing and
retail leasing transactions she closed during
the year. In order to be selected, Harwood’s
overall transaction volumes were evaluated
by CoStar against other commercial real estate brokers active in the region, and subsequently ranked among the top brokers in the
market. Many of the properties were located in the greater Johnson County area. The
complete list of 2015 CoStar Power Broker
Awards winners can be found at CoStarPowerBrokers.com.
LIFESTYLE
The Southside Times
25
Fido trusts you
NUTRITION
By Chef Wendell Fowler
Your dog doesn’t care if Gravy Train
makes its own gravy. That’s a ploy, silly.
And, bad dog if you derive amusement tossing your dog M & M’s. Stop-sit-stay! You
wouldn’t poison your kids; why poison the
family dog?
There are almost no pet food regulations,
and what regulations exist are weakly enforced. Case studies of toxic chemicals in
commercial pet foods illustrate the problems
inherent in this lack of regulation. It’s too
easy for manufacturers to include a chemical ingredient in pet food. Dry and canned
dog foods generally contain low-grade proteins, fats and carbohydrates, a variety of
toxins, highly processed grains, chemical
preservatives, allergens, and other dubious
ingredients. In the wild, dogs often eat small
vegetarian animals, like rabbits and rodents.
They eat their prey’s stomachs with grasses
or vegetables inside. Greens are a part of the
canine diet.
A dog eating less-nutritive commercial
diets may intuitively crave grass. Dogs can't
read labels to know they're getting wholesome nutrients. The digestive system of
domesticated dogs is not designed to eat
processed or cooked food. Obviously wild
animals do not cook their food. Cooked
food or commercial dog food takes longer
for dogs to digest than raw diets. In addition,
cooking destroys digestive enzymes and anti-oxidants.
Don’t feed Fido chocolate, raisins, grapes,
fruit pits, coffee grounds,
garlic, pinon xylitol, mustard seed, nutmeg, and
salt. Avoid dog foods containing corn and meal gluten, meat by-products, BHA,
BHT, artificial colors, Ethoxyquin or propylene glycol.
Veterinarians blame grain-based
pet foods for diabetes, digestive problems
and other canine disorders.
To our dog’s organic, canned food,
Sandi and I add ground flax or chia seeds,
coconut oil, turmeric, raw honey, egg, an occasional sardine in water and grated veggies.
Sardines in water (not oil) supply omega-3
fatty acids EPA and DHA that are good for
the skin and coat, brain, the immune system,
inflammation, allergies, arthritis, and autoimmune disease. Treat Fido with blueberries, bananas, apples, and melon and some
Southside News Quiz
citrus, but not the pits which can cause kidney failure when eaten in large quantities.
Leafy greens are more nutritious when
fed cooked, but raw veggies, such as carrots,
zucchini slices and frozen peas are good.
Watch out! Too much broccoli can cause
Fido to fart…a lot. “I swear it was the dog!”
The American Heart Association says
sharing life with Fido may improve health
and longevity. Though just
like humans, the quality
of Fido’s food is significant. Good dog!
Chef Wendell is a lecturer and
food journalist. Contact him at
chefwendellfowler@gmail.com.
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AROUND TOWN
How well do you know your Southside community?
Test your current event knowledge each week with a little Q&A!
1. The Indiana Football Digest recognized
Blake Evans of which high school as a Prime
Time 25 player for his record-breaking season?
❏ A. Greenwood
❏ B. Southport
❏ C. Beech Grove
❏ D. Perry Meridian
2. Brooke Van Paris of Greenwood will compete on the new TV show, American Grit, airing Thursdays, 9 p.m. on what channel?
❏ A. CBS
❏ B. Fox
❏ C. Disney
❏ D. AMC
4. Beech Grove Parks Department is offering a 12-week class beginning April 13 for
people to learn which language?
❏ A. Spanish
❏ B. English
❏ C. Italian
❏ D. Klingon
April 13
Beech Grove
Parks Department
5. April is ______ Awareness Month.
❏ A. Autism
❏ B. Eating Disorder
❏ C. Heart Health
❏ D. Allergy
LHS Senior Jared Chandler
earns Kiwanis scholarship
3. Rosedale Hills Neighborhood Association
is asking for residents to support which proposed initiative?
❏ A. Recycling in Indianapolis
❏ B. Crime Watch formation
❏ C. Mass Transit
❏ D. Sewage rate increases
Answers on
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Jared Chandler (third, left) and Matt Fox (fourth right), seniors at Lutheran High School
in Indianapolis, were two of five Marion County Senior High School Boys Basketball players
who received a Downtown Indianapolis Kiwanis-NextGear Boys Basketball Academic AllStar Scholarship on March 25. The scholarship, sponsored by NextGear Capitol, was presented at the 70th annual Indiana State High School Boys Basketball Finals Luncheon, which
honors the eight state finalist basketball teams. It was held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home
of the Indiana Pacers - a sponsor. Other recipients were John William Dean of North Central
High School (fourth left); Ian Deiters of Ben Davis High School (center); and Isaac Vaught
of Shortridge High School (third right). Officials who participated in the luncheon included
(from left) Kiwanis President-Elect Greg Fennig; Governor Mike Pence; NextGear Capital
CFO David Horan; and Bill Benner of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
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14. Tuchman's pressing need
15. Anti-fur org.
16. Mellencamp's "___ So Good"
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22. Yellow Cab vehicle
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34. Indiana Poet Laureate's "before"
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42. Crown Hill chamber
43. Olympic skater's jump
44. Knight's title
45. Fair Oaks Farms sound
46. Lakers on a Bankers Life
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48. Takes off the stock exchange
52. "Enough already!" in texts
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58. Change for a five at PNC
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61. Johnson County judge's no-no
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68. IUPUI term paper footnote abbr.
69. Beacon Pointe Apartments
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71. Shapiro's or McAlister's and a
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10. Word with pizza and special
11. BMO Harris money dispenser
12. Chinese chairman
13. Conner Prairie pottery fragment
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23. Egyptian snake
25. IU to Purdue
27. Fever foe in the 2015 WNBA Finals
29. Hoosier field yield
30. Take a load off at Bethel Park
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37. Vito Provolone's oven setting
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61. Steak 'n Shake sandwich, initially
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The Southside Times
St. Mark Catholic Church • 535 East
Edgewood Ave., Indpls, | Ph: (317)
Faith Assembly of God • 186 Royal 787-8246 | Fr. Todd Riebe | Deacon Tom
Rd., Beech Grove | Ph: (317) 784-8566 Horn | Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:45 a.m. |
| Pastor: Lawrence Cook | Sunday: 10:30 Saturday Anticipation Mass: 5:30 p.m.
a.m. & 6 p.m. | Wednesday: 7 p.m.
✞ CHRISTIAN CHURCH
✞ BAPTIST
Greenwood Christian Church • 2045
Crossroads Baptist Church • 1120 S Averitt Rd., Greenwood | Ph: (317) 881Arlington Ave., Indpls, 46203 | Ph: (317) 9336 | Pr. Matt Giebler | Saturday: 6
357-2971 | Pr. Guy Solarek | Sunday: 10 p.m. | Sunday: 9:30 & 11 a.m. | Sunday
a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. | Wednesday: 7 School: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
p.m. | cbcindy.com
Mount Pleasant Christian Church
Faith Baptist Church • 1640 Fry • 381 N. Bluff Rd., Greenwood |
Rd., Greenwood | Ph: (317) 859-7964 Senior Pr. Chris Philbeck | mpcc.info
| Pr. Steve Maxie | Sunday: 10:30 a.m. | Saturday: 6 p.m. (ASL Available) |
& 6 p.m. | Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. | Sunday: 9 & 10:45 a.m. | Video Venue
at Student Ministries: 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday: 7 p.m. | KJV
✞ ASSEMBLY OF GOD
First Baptist Church of BG • 5521
Churchman Ave., Indpls | Ph: (317) 7841478 | office@fbcbeechgrove.com |
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:50
a.m. | Wednesday: 7-8 p.m. | Childcare &
programs, all ages, all services. Join Us! |
fbcbeechgrove.com.
Historic Grace Baptist Church “Since
1927” • 1907 E. Woodlawn Ave., Indpls
| Ph: (317) 638-3143 or 536-8655 | Pr.
Rick J. Stone | Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6
p.m. | Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Lighthouse Baptist Church • 6950
E. Raymond St., Indpls | Ph: (317) 3594275 | Pr. Dan Tidd | Sunday: 11 a.m. &
6 p.m. | Wednesday: 7 p.m. | Thursdays
Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. | Ladies’
& Men’s meetings (call for times) |
“Independent Baptist Church”
✞ CATHOLIC
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
• 2905 S. Carson Ave., Indpls | Ph:
(317) 783-3158 | Rev. Todd Riebe,
Administrator | Rev. John Beitans,
Sacramental Minister | Saturday Mass:
4:30 p.m. | Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. |
Completely Handicapped Accessible | All
Welcome!
Southport Heights Christian Church
• 7154 S. McFarland Rd., Indpls | Pr.
Steve Ferguson | Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30
a.m. | Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. | Deaf
Ministry: James Wines (317) 493-0414
VP or jewshdcc@yahoo.com
✞ CHURCH OF CHRIST
Madison Avenue Church of Christ •
8224 Madison Ave. | Sunday Bible Study:
10 a.m. | Sunday Worship: 11a.m. & 6
p.m. | Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
✞ CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist •
7625 McFarland Rd. | Ph: (317) 888-3204
| Sunday: 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 10
a.m. | Wednesday: 4 p.m. | Reading Room
Hours Tues: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & Wednesday:
2:30-3:30 p.m.
✞ CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
Christ Cumberland Presbyterian
Church • 6140 South Meridian St.,
Indpls | Ph: (317) 787-9585 | Pr. Elmer
Price | Sunday: 10 a.m. | Sunday School:
9 a.m. | “Come Grow With Us!”
PLACES OF WORSHIP
✞ EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF AMERICA
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✞ SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
✞ UNITY
✞ WESLEYAN
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran
Church • 4702 S. East St., Indpls | Ph:
(317) 786-7854, Rev. Michelle Elfers |
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 8:15
a.m. (all ages) | “We Welcome You”
Southside Seventh-Day Adventist •
4801 Shelbyville Rd., Indpls | Ph: (317)
786-7002 | Pr. Brian Yensho | Services
Saturday: 11 a.m. | Sabbath School: 9:30
a.m. | southsideadventist.org | Health
Ministries, CHIP+: chiphealth.com
Unity of Indianapolis Church of
the Daily Word • 907 N. Delaware
St., Indpls | Ph: (317) 635-4066 | Rev.
Bob Uhlar, Senior Minister & Rev.
Carla Golden, Director Lay Ministries |
Celebration: 10 a.m. | unityofindy.com
Southview Wesleyan Church • 4700
Shelbyville Rd., Indpls | Ph: (317) 7830404 | Pr. Rick Matthews | Sunday:
10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. | Sunday School:
9:30 a.m.
✞ INDEPENDENT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
✞ SOUTHERN BAPTIST
Bethany Christian Church • 4727
S. Sherman Dr., Indpls | Ph: (317) 7875103 | Min. Jim Clark | Sunday: 10:15
a.m. | Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. | Bible
Study Mon.: 6:30 p.m. and Weds. 7 p.m.
Calvary Baptist Church • 200 Sunset
Blvd., Greenwood | Ph: (317) 881-5743
| Ernest E. James, D. Min. | Sunday:
10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m. |
Something for All Ages
Southwood Baptist Church • 501 S.
4th Ave., Beech Grove| Ph: (317) 7862719 | Pstr: Dr. Patrick Wood | Sunday:
9:30 a.m. | Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.
Community Church at Murphy’s | Sunday & Weds. Eve Worship: 6:30 p.m.
Landing • 7401 South Harding St.,
Indpls | Ph: (317) 807-0222 | Pr. Paul ✞ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Erny | Sunday: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday
School: 11 a.m. | yourccml.org
Faith United Church of Christ • No
matter where you are on life's journey,
✞ LUTHERAN
you are welcome in our community. |
4040 E Thompson Rd. | Ph: (317) 784St. Mark's Free Lutheran Church 4856 | Pr. Scott Simmons | Worship
• 1301 East Prospect St., Indpls Service: 10:30 a.m. | Sermon's online at
(Inside the historic Fountain Square myfaithucc.org
Community) | Pr. Terry Englert
| Sunday: 10:30 a.m. | Adult & St. John’s United Church of Christ
Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • 7031 S. East St., Indpls (U.S. 31,
| Come join us for a traditional style Southport Rd.) | Ph: (317) 881-2353 |
worship experience followed by a time Rev. Ross Tyler | Sunday Contemporary
of food and fellowship!
Worship: 9 a.m. & Traditional Worship:
10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church • 3932
MiCasa Ave., Indpls | Ph: (317) 787-4464 Zion United Church of Christ • 8916
| Worship: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. & Thur, 7 E. Troy Ave., Indpls | Ph: (317) 862-4136 |
p.m. | Sunday School after Worship | Sunday: 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | Sunday
stpaulsindy.com | Facebook: StPaulsIndy School: 9:30-10:15 a.m. | ZionIndy.net
✞ INDEPENDENT
NON DENOMINATIONAL
✞ NAZARENE
✞ UNITED METHODIST
Cross-Way Community Church of
the Nazarene • 1248 Buffalo St., Beech
Grove | Pr. Mark Ramsey | Sunday: 11
a.m. | facebook.com/CrosswayCCN
Center United Methodist Church •
5445 Bluff Road, Indpls | Ph: (317) 7841101 or email: info@center-umc.org |
Sunday Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. &
Contemporary Worship: 11:15 a.m.
✞ DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
✞ NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Holy Name of Jesus • 89 N. 17th Ave.,
Beech Grove | Ph: (317) 784-5454 | Fr.
William M. Williams | Worship Times &
Anticipation Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30
a.m.; Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.
First Christian Church of Beech
Grove • 75 N. 10th Ave., Beech Grove
| Ph: (317) 786-8522 | Pr. Paul Hartig |
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. | Sunday Christian
Education: 9:30 a.m.
Saints Francis & Clare Catholic
Church • 5901 Olive Branch Rd.,
Greenwood | Ph: (317) 859-4673 | Fr.
Steve Giannini | Assc. Pastor Fr. Tim
Wyciskalla | Saturday Anticipation Mass:
5:30 p.m. | Sunday: 7, 8:45 & 11:30 a.m.
✞ EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Church of Acts • 3740 S. Dearborn,
Indpls | Ph: (317) 783-ACTS (2287)
| Pr. Bill Jenkins | Sunday: 10 a.m.
| Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. |
Celebrate Recovery: Thursdays, 7 p.m. |
churchofacts.org
Edgewood United Methodist • 1820
East Epler Ave. | Ph: (317) 784-6086 | Pr.
Jim Allen | We are on Facebook | Sunday:
9a.m. | Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. |
edgewoodumc.com | “The Church for
The Next 100 Years”
Greenwood United Methodist • 525 N.
Community Church of Greenwood Madison Ave., Greenwood | Ph: (317) 881St. Thomas Episcopal Church • 600 Paul • 1477 West Main St., Greenwood | Ph: 1653 | Rev. In Suk Peebles | Sunday: 10:15
Hand Blvd. (South of Whiteland), Franklin (317) 888-6024 | Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m. | a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m.
|Ph: (317) 535-8985 | Rev. Whitney Real Church. Real People. | ccgonline.org
Rice | Sunday: 10:15 a.m. | Adult Forum
Sunday School (During Worship): 11 a.m. ✞ PRESBYTERIAN
Rosedale Hills United Methodist •
St. Jude • 5353 McFarland Rd., Indpls, | stthomasfranklin.org
4450 South Keystone Ave., Indpls | Ph:
| Ph: (317) 786-4371 | Fr. Stephen
Greenwood Presbyterian Church •
(317) 786-6474 or email: officerhumc@
Banet | Sunday: 7, 8:30, 10:30 & Noon | St. Timothy's Episcopal Church • 102 West Main St., Greenwood | Ph: att.net | Rev. Doug Wallace | Sunday:
2601 E. Thompson Rd., Indpls | Ph: (317) (317) 881-1259 | Pr. Cheryl Montgomery 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. |
Saturday Anticipation Mass: 5 p.m.
784-6925 | Rector: Rev. Rebecca Nickel | | Sunday: 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: rosedalehillsumc.org
Sunday: 9 a.m. | Godly Play: 9 a.m. (Sept - 9:30 a.m. | Free Community Meal – 3rd
May) | Food Pantry: 3rd Tues each month | Monday: 6:30-8 p.m.
sttimothy.indydio.org
" Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord. Lord,
hear my voice: let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of
my supplications. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness
with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared. ~ Psalm 130:1-4
None of us are justified because we were right; we are justified because God is righteous.
God saw what He had created and proclaimed it to
be unrighteous and sinful
and decided to do something about it because He
felt responsible for it. He
sent His Son to be the Lamb
of sacrifice for all of man's
sin from the beginning to the
end of the race. He made His
intent clear following Adam's
initial sinful act and kept His promise to us all. Even
when He destroyed the race with the flood, it was an act
of mercy. By the flood He stopped the progression of
sin and minimized the damage to those already living.
But, man did not learn that lesson very well and went
back instead of forward. God promised He would never again destroy the race of man with another universal flood but He never promised not to destroy sinful
man by other means. Throughout all of the history of
man, God has planned for their salvation. But, God also
knew the race of man desired His salvation and much,
if not the most of the race, went looking for a way to
save itself without any help from Him. They worked out
their own salvation having no fear of God at all. God
sent Jesus to show them that their way would fail but
they did not believe Him and they killed Him for telling
them this. But, there are some of us, fewer and fewer
as the days go by, who have, like David, put our faith in
Christ and God's promise of salvation by and through
Him. We are the forgiven.
Isn't that a wonderful thing? The problem with us is
that we just cannot seem to fathom the wisdom and
foreknowledge of God. We must work out own salvation with fear and trembling before the Lord. Any other
way will lead us away from Him. Praise the Lord for salvation and justification through Christ.
God bless and go and have a great day.
Paul A. Kirby is the pastor at the Church of God at 3939 S. Emerson Ave.
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EMPLOYMENT
The Beech Grove Police
Department is pleased to
announce the beginning
of a selection process for
PROBATIONARY
POLICE OFFICER
positions. The Beech Grove
Police Department will be accepting applications until May
20, 2016 . Applications can be
picked up from the Beech Grove
Police Department, located at
340 East Churchman Ave, Beech
Grove, IN, 46107. Applications
may also be found online at
www.beechgrove.com.
No applications will be accepted
after the deadline.
Incomplete applications
will also not be accepted.
Call 300-8782
to Advertise!
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
will hold its SPRING
RUMMAGE SALE
on April 9th from
8:00am to 3:00pm.
Where: Holy Name
Parish Life Center, 21 N.
16th Street, Beech Grove, IN
across from the old St. Francis Hospital.
Featuring: Lots of everything!!
(linens, knick-knacks, cloths, electronics, dishes, jewelry, and more). Come
browse around and do some shopping.
All proceeds of the Rummage
Sale goes to supporting the
church and school.
3245 OAK TREE DR N, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
$108, 900
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bath
• Living Room
Ranch home built in 1985
• Kitchen
• 2 car garage
Great starter home for young family!
Rentals
Indianapolis
Homes for Rent
Multi-family garage sale. April
8 & 9, 8:30-4p.m. Estate items,
children’s items, household
items. Cash only. 6733 Glacier
Dr. Indpls, 46217
2836 S Meridian St. Double, no
pets, 2br, 1ba, 2 story, full basement, central air, on bus line, w/d
hookup, stove, refrigerator, very
clean, $600/mo. + deposit. Call
(317)201-3944
YARD SALE 265 National Ave.
at the corner of Brill. Thurs.-Fri.
April 7-8, 9A - ?. Clothes, toys,
contractor specials, household
items. No early birds. Rain
or shine. Mention this ad for
discount.
Call
300-8782 to
Advertise!
EMPLOYMENT
• Dining area
• Large lot,
big yard!
Call or text for showing: 317-507-8180
Garage Sale
Perry Township
Weekly Hometime
REAL ESTATE
903 Iowa St. Garfield Park area.
2 br, 1 bath duplex. Stove and
refrigerator furnished. Extra
storage room. Water and sewer
paid and alarm. $750/mo. $750
deposit. Will split deposit between two months. Call Pamela
(317)416-0133
Beech Grove, small 3 room
upstairs apartment. Refrigerator, stove, and water furnished.
$350/mo. Call (317)697-2137.
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317-851-9220. This company will offer you great
benefits, competitive pay and a great environment.
REAL ESTATE
CEMETERY PLOTS
FOR SALE
Forest Lawn in
Greenwood
2 plots at Sermon
on the Mount
Section 10, block C
$1,500 for both
(317)787-6338
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ad: 300-8782
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Terrace Park Apts
25th and Main St
1 BEDROOM / 2 BEDROOM
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• Mowing: weekly or bi-weekly • Weed control & fertilizing
• Clean-up specialty
• Trimming shrubbery
Creekside
Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
A Full Service Company
Office: (317) 821-1007 | Mobile: (317) 701-2642
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DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, WALKS,
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NO WORK TOO SMALL
FREE ESTIMATES • INS.
Residential & Commercial
T. Jenkins
CELL 750-7428
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by John Walke
SALES • SERVICE
INSTALLATION
$285 1/2HP + 2 REMOTES
INSTALLED COMPLETE
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STARTING AT $130
INSTALLED
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Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Flavors: BANANA,
CHOCOLATE, LEMON, RICE, TAPIOCA, VANILLA; Games:
CHECKERS, JACKS, JUMP ROPE, MARBLES, TIDDLYWINKS;
Restaurants: ACAPULCO JOE'S, CHUY'S, LA HACIENDA, LOS
CABOS; Vehicles: BUS, CAR, TRUCK; Alleys: ROYAL PIN, SUNSET
BOWL; Club: CRACKERS
Q&A – See Page 25
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Honest
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Family Man Citizens Discount
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TRASH, BRUSH, PROPERTY CLEAN-OUTS, GARAGE & SHED DEMOS
Landscaping, Mulch, Topsoil, Stone & Hand-Spread if needed
FREE ESTIMATES
Call AJ (317) 781-0674
God Bless
HAULING
HAULING
Junk Removal • Brush Piles • Property
Cleanouts • Yard Waste Removal Demolition
of Garages, Sheds, Fences,
Decks and Swingsets
Emergency or Scheduled Services
317-626-5973
Puzzles & Answers – See Page 26
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LANDSCAPE / LAWN SERVICE
Sunrise Landscape
Mowing, Landscaping,
Light Hauling,
Rental Cleanouts,
Garage Cleanouts,
Construction Clean-up,
Mulching
Gabe Beechler Owner
317-727-6516
Jeff’s Lawn
& Landscaping
“Lawns Done Right”
Mowing, Trimming,
Mulching, Aerating,
Light hauling, Shrub Trimming
Spring & Fall Cleaning
(317) 523-7921
Insured FREE estimates!
GEORGE’S LAWN SERVICE
Family Owned & Operated Since 1990
Serving Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas • Commercial / Residential
317-359-2524
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Spring & Fall Clean-up
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Finish Grading
TREE SERVICE
Grant Key’s
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KEY
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Service
(317) 727-7999
Specializing in…
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MOWING
FROM
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MOWING • LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • MULCHING
HEDGE TRIMMING • SNOW REMOVAL • SALTING/DEICING
$39
Free Estimates • Senior Discount
Licensed & Insured
Call Mike 341-1717
GUTTER CLEANING
MOWING
CALL BRANDON
FREE ESTIMATES
317-502-6219
Proudly serving commercial and residential properties since 1998
Specializing in: Spring/Fall Clean-up • Professional Mowing • Landscape Design
& Installation • Tree & Shrub Planting • Retaining Walls • Mulch Refreshing •
Deep Core Aeration • Lawn Seeding • Hedge Trimming • Maintenance…and more!
For more special offers visit www.cragenlawn.green
(317) 507-3767
Lawn Service
$25 OFF
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One coupon per residence.
One coupon per residence. New customers only.
MULCH DELIVERY & REFRESHING SPRING CLEANUP/HEDGE TRIMMING
FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • WORRY FREE • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
PLUMBING • TREE SERVICE
Larry Stokes Plumbing
Leaks, Water Heaters,
Remodel, Upgrades & Add-ons
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Licensed
Insured
Over 30
years experience
782-4776
TREE REMOVAL
Statewide Services
A full tree service.
Trash hauling: anything, anytime.
Garage clean-outs
Demo homes and garages
Full yard work
Specializing in tree care
Call Bill for free estimates:
(317)341-0239
TREE SERVICE
Lawncare and Tree removaL ServiceS
Emergency or Scheduled Services
317-626-5973
CALL FOR ALL YOUR
LANDSCAPING NEEDS
• Tree & Shrub Removal and Installation
• Concrete Sidewalks, Patios & Driveways
• Top Soil Deliveries, Drainage Issues
Office: 889-8423 or Cell: 319-2617
Family Owned & Operated Since 1950
Residential • Commercial
– Full Service Mowing –
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EARLY SPRING SALE
Lawn Aeration • Slice-Seeding
Mowing • Mulching
Fertilizing • Weed Control
1-6 Applications
*24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE*
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ENJOY OUR
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FOR A LIMITED TIME!
To celebrate 40 years of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives,
we’re hosting the World’s Largest Parade of Homes in our cities across the country!
From April 1 – 30, we invite you to visit any of our beautiful models or
Showcase Homes in Indianapolis to see current innovations in design and get inspired with home décor ideas.
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of the contract. David Weekley Homes reserves the right to terminate program or change rules at any time. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials or availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may
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