CENTER GROVE

A Celebration of Faith in Education Pages 13-16 Volume 3 Issue 03

Center Grove sixth grader, Abigail Johnson, is writing songs for her Center fourth CD with the Grove goal to raise money ICON for Riley Hospital of the for Children. Page 7 Month… Page 27 Feelin’ the

January 17 – February 13, 2015 Photo by myICON.info Nicole Davis #AbigailFever

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Want to Advertise? Center Grove ICON reaches a vast segment of our community. For information about reaching our readers, call Katy Cavaleri at 300- Photo by Nicole Davis 8782 or email her at [email protected]. Terrie Hedeen, director of the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Academy A product of CENTER GROVE Bright Beginnings Center Grove opened early learning academy for its staff Rick Myers Publisher on Jan. 4 and is now accepting public enrollment Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer FEATURE Nicole Davis Content Editor By Nicole Davis Katie Mosley Copy Editor Center Grove has a new preschool in the area; Bright Beginnings Carey Germana Early Learning Academy opened Jan. 5, initially aimed at offering the Production & Design service for Center Grove School Corporation staff with children from age 6-weeks to kindergarten. “It’s like a dream come true right now, seeing these children walk 7670 US 31 S in,” says Terrie Hedeen, director of the academy, on opening day. “They Indianapolis, IN 46227 were skipping into the classroom. We were waiting for this. One little guy couldn’t get his coat off fast enough.” Ph: (317) 300-8782 Bright Beginnings uses a High Scope curriculum, a nationwide pro- gram promoting interactive learning. Teachers are required to have their Child Development Associate (CDA). Students are served break- Established fast, a main snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. Everything is child- Photo by Nicole Davis November 2012 centered, allowing them to learn on their level. Hedeen says one ad- vantage of being a part of the Center Grove school system is having the Play area at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Academy. Times-Leader Publications, LLC ©2015. All Rights Reserved resources available that will allow them to teach the students at a level are working on for the employees and the school system. Hedeen says where they will be ahead when they enter kindergarten or first grade. they are working to attain accreditation from the Associa- “It’s very responsive to students’ needs and wants,” says Marcy tion for the Education of Young Children’s (AEYC) Paths to Quality Yes, we want your letters Szostak, coordinator of curriculum and special services for Center program. The certification awards a child care program’s standards of Readers of the Center Grove ICON are Grove schools. “The curriculum, for three-to-four-year-old kids, will quality and serves as a resource for parents as they compare facilities. encouraged to send letters to the editor allow them to plan what they want to do and teachers will carry out The assistant teachers are not required to have their CDA, but Hedeen as often as they wish. The stipulations are their plan so it’s bringing up their confidence. There are structures but says they would like to offer the opportunities for them to pursue the that the letter is timely, focused (not more it does allow them to do what they want to do.” certification. than 200 words) and verifiable. Please Thirty-four students were enrolled at Bright Beginnings before its Seeing interest from the public and having 25 vacant spots in the make sure to provide your complete name first week. new school, CGSC has opened applications to Bright Beginnings to and daytime and evening telephone “I was excited,” says Brittney Butner, a Spanish teacher at Center the public through Feb. 6. Non-staff members will pay an additional contact numbers. All letters are subject to Grove Middle School North who is taking her 11-month old son to $25 a week. editing for brevity, clarity and grammar. the preschool. “He was currently 45 minutes away from me. He’s now a “I’ve got such support with it being in the school corporation,” He- Please direct correspondence to: news@ mile away and it’s just so nice, just having that security of being closer deen says. “I have amazing teachers. With word of mouth, I think we’ll myICON.info. to him if an emergency occurs.” be full here really soon.” Being a new preschool, Hedeen says there are still some things they For more information, visit centergrove.k12.in.us/BBELA. 4 January 17 – February 13, 2015 VIEWS myICON.info Center Grove ICON

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Teens rising above 2015 resolution: Get chronic illness service-club involved We’ve been truly inspired by some of the e all begin a new year with much goings on in our community so far this year promise – new goals, etc. That, in – a heartwarming sign of many more to come! part, is what makes a new year so This month, we’re particularly touched by Wexciting. Usually those former Riley Champion and Center Grove new goals are health High School junior Sneha Dave – who created centered, we all want to a special newsletter with a fellow Riley patient, be slimmer and trimmer; Cory Lane – Crohn’s and Colitis Teen Times. we are so much more Though Cory lost his battle with cancer, Sne- cognizant of the health ha honors his memory by making each day an benefit of being so. adventure and cosponsoring events like Ignite But here is a resolu- the Leader Within You alongside Riley Chil- tion I’d like you to con- dren’s Foundation and Riley Hospital for Chil- sider service club mem- bership. Rick Myers dren’s Teen Leadership Council. PUBLISHER On Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Think about it. What p.m. at Riley Hospital for Children Outpa- makes a community tient Center, 575 Riley Hospital Drive, Indi- Anatomically correct autos great? Number one on my list is volunteering. anapolis, teens and young adults will be able The easiest way to do this – unless you are vol- to connect with other high school and col- unteering for your child’s school — is to get in- lege students to learn how to manage chronic and new ideas volved in a local service club. health conditions and make the most of every I am a member of the Rotary Club of Green- lthough I’d seen them before, I was old ones in a new way. Atul Gawande spends opportunity. Life can be difficult for even the wood - have been for a short time and I am very suddenly curious about truck nuts. an entire book on the rise of information in healthiest individuals among us – for those bullish on it. I’ve made some good friends and I You know, the adornment medicine. In the Checklist Manifes- who must overcome the challenge of chronic see the community through a set of lenses that Aon manly trucks that identify sex? to, Dr. Gawande says the advance- I might not normally see it in. I’d welcome you illness, the obstacle-laden triathlon to adult- Since I don’t have a truck, I never ments have outrun the capacity of hood can seem insurmountable. Events like to attend my Rotary Club, which I will list be- paid much attention. Suddenly, I diagnosticians. One result is hyper- this provide a path to new friendships and low with other service clubs in the area that wondered if these testicular-shaped specialization. There seems to be a connections and help pave the way for future may be of interest to you: accouterments were for more than specialist for every organ or parts success. • Greenwood White River Rotary Club: just conversation. Could these of an organ. The other significant Sneha, who was diagnosed with ulcerative Meets each Wednesday, 6:30 a.m., at Dye’s Walk trucksticles serve a purpose? result comes from pilots who use a colitis at 6-years-old, has been hospitalized Country Club, 2080 Ind. 135, Greenwood. For Thank goodness for the Internet, checklist to make sure everything on and off throughout her life. But despite the more information, visit rotarygwr.org; which, again, proved invaluable. is in working condition and the circumstances, she remains optimistic and • Kiwanis Club of Greenwood: Meets each (I’m pretty sure this is not a subject plane is ready for a safe flight. These driven to be involved in events such as these Gus Pearcy Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Firehouse Subs, 884 N. US covered in the World Book Ency- checklists are employed in hospi- that really showcase the kindness and great- COLUMNIST 31 (across from the Greenwood Mall), Green- clopedia.) There is a Wikipedia page tals and surgery centers around the ness of our Center Grove community. wood. For more information visit kiwanis- dedicated to hitch nuggets, as they country. But the idea was adapted For more information and/or to register for greenwoodin.com or email PresidentGG@Ki- are sometimes referred. passed a law from another walk of life. the event, contact Vicki Mech Hester at (317) wanisGreenwoodIN.com; to fine macho machines $60 for indecent ex- Here are a few methods for obtaining en- 759-6952 or [email protected]. • Kiwanis Club of Greater Greenwood: Meets posure. The product has also raised issues of lightenment. the first Thursday of each month at noon at First Amendment rights. (I can hear Thomas In a waiting room, force yourself to look at the Greenwood Public Library, 310 South Me- MONTHLY QUOTE Jefferson saying, “Oy vey!”) a magazine you would never buy. Do the same ridian St., Greenwood. For more information But no, the dangling bumper nads hold no at the library. Grab a bunch of magazines and visit kiwanisgreenwoodin.com or email Presi- value. They don’t add ballast to the truck in flip through for a different perspective. Spend [email protected]; “Your success and happiness winter. They don’t deflect stray squirrels that free time in a bookstore and just look at the • Rotary Club of Greenwood: Meets each lies in you. Resolve to keep aren’t squished by the front wheels. The inves- type of books on the shelves. Identify trends Monday, noon, Jonathan Byrd’s, 100 Byrd Way, tigation left me with nothing but some Bea- or spend time in a section that is not your cup Greenwood. For more information, visit green- happy and your joy and you vis and Butthead chortles and admiration for of tea. woodrotary.org; shall form an invincible host the entrepreneur who convinced a loan officer Socialize with new people. Get interested • Sertoma Club of Greenwood: Meets the this was a marketable idea. in their lives and hobbies. Find out their pas- first, second and fourth Thursdays, 6:45 p.m., against difficulties.” Where do your new ideas originate? How sions and why. Southern Dunes Golf Course, 8220 S. Tibbs do you remain open to strokes of genius? One Peruse headlines in every section of the Ave., Indianapolis; it also meets on the third ~ Helen Keller of the drawbacks to technology is our spoon- news. Browse. Find something interesting and Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at fed society. Pandora plays songs we should read the article. You’ll be surprised what you the Fireside Brewhouse, 997 E. County Line like or that sound like other songs we like. don’t know. Rd., Greenwood. For more information, visit BELIEVE IT! Amazon suggests products based on my pur- Innovation will drive our new economy, but sertomaclubofgreenwood.com. chases. Netflix shows similar movies to ones the technology and methods are likely already Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- And now, a belated toast to you for a safe, we watch. There are dozens of algorithms in in play. Your mission, Jim, is to put two and sical laws on the books. Each month, we’ll helpful and fulfilling year ahead: Salut! play to make our lives boring and the same. two together. share one with you.… This is counter to creativity. Experts be- In , rabbits may not be shot from Gus Pearcy is a contributing columnist to the Center Grove lieve that creativity is the combining of dispa- ICON. He may be reached at (317) 403-6485 or pearcy. Rick Myers is co-owner of Times-Leader Publications, LLC., motorboats. rate ideas. Clever ideas are usually looking at [email protected]. Gus blogs frequently at guspearcy publisher of Center Grove ICON, Southside Business Leader and -dumblaws.com communications.wordpress.com. The Southside Times. 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Center Grove’s Kelly Angel opens Pout in Pink to give every Party like a pop princess mother and daughter a one-of-a-kind experience wanted something that would allow her to be Kelly says finding employees who could en- FEATURE a mom and a successful businesswoman at the hance her vision of the shop was important. By Nicole Davis same time. She still works part time in health She has three part-time employees including education. She says since opening her own a former Center Grove cheerleader and a for- Center Grove resident Kelly Angel says she business, it has allowed her freedom to at- mer Center Grove teacher. There are three ad- never expected the large amount of commu- tend her children’s school events and be with ditional “party-girls” who come in to help run nity support she would have when she opened them more. Plus, they help with some of the the party center. Pout in Pink, a boutique and party center in behind-the-scenes tasks at the boutique. She “I think our success will come from our Greenwood, last July. Things like spots being said it’s been a good les- one-of-a-kind customer service,” Kelly says. filled within five hours of son for them on what it’s “Our girls here work well with each individual announcing they would like to work hard. that walks through the door. We can offer that throw a Frozen Ball for Pout in Pink 3100 Meridian Park Dr., Suite N “What inspired me was service that large retail doesn’t offer anymore.” young girls to come Greenwood, IN my 3-year-old daughter In preparation for opening the shop, Kelly dressed as a princess and (317) 883-9577 and the lack of unique and her husband, Paul, traveled to meet Elsa, a princess in Poutinpink.com clothing options and to gaze its boutiques and get ideas for mer- the Disney movie. They’ve Pout in Pink Greenwood places to celebrate birth- chandise and price points. They shopped at held more than 50 parties is on Facebook days and functions on antique stores and purchased the furniture, in the party center in five the Southside,” Kelly says. which they refurbished themselves. Kelly said months. “I’ve always had a love for on the boutique side of the store, they make “We couldn’t be happi- clothing and trends that inspire people to bet- an effort to sell one-of-a-kind merchandise. er with the opening of the store,” Kelly says. ter themselves. I’m a teacher by nature, so this There are five people in the Southside com- Photo by Nicole Davis “Meeting the people in the community has had allowed me to continue what I do. On the munity who make the handmade items such been amazing. I grew up here; I have coached Kelly Angel boutique side of it, I have two sisters and my as head wraps, jewelry or leggings. here. We really do live in a wonderful commu- mom. We like to shop together. This allows “We hope to continue to grow and still con- en excellent, one-of-a-kind service with our nity that supports small business.” mothers and daughters to come shop togeth- tinue to offer quality products at affordable boutique. We really do go over and beyond to As a mother of five children ranging from er. We have one-of-a-kind, mommy-and-me prices and still be able to operate a thriving create that atmosphere and people appreciate preschool to middle school-age, Kelly says she fashions.” business,” Kelly says. “Everybody will be giv- t h a t .” JANUARY – FEBRUARY EVENTS Prom Attire Donations • Help teens find their other families. | When: Jan. 23, 3-4 p.m. | Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Recycled Crafts • Craft recycled items into perfect dress or tux by donating gently used Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. something creative. Attendee must be formal wear. Johnson County Public Library Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. between the grades of K and five. | When: Feb. is now accepting formal wear donations year Passport Club: Norway • Learn about 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Where: White River Branch, round. Donations may be dropped off at any Chili Cook-Off • The Greenwood Kiwanis will countries around the world. This month, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: Visit of the four JCPL branches. | When: Year-round. host a chili cook-off to benefit Riley Hospital discover Norway, the inspiration for Disney’s pageafterpage.org. | Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library for Children. Five Kiwanis clubs will compete Frozen. Attendee must be between the grades Blvd., Greenwood. Other drop-off locations and make chili. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for of K and five. | When: Feb. 2, 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Chocolate Party • Celebrate Valentine’s Day include Glam Designer Resale, 1001 State Rd. children under 8. The meal includes samplings Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., by creating and decorating chocolate treats. 135, Greenwood and Sophia’s Bridal; Prom of all chilis and all the fixings, cornbread, Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. Attendee must be between the grades of five and Tux, 7015 U.S. 31 S., Indianapolis. | Info: desserts and drinks along with hot dogs for and 12. | When: Feb. 12, 4-5 p.m. | Where: White Visit pageafterpage.org or call Kelly Schmidt, the children. | When: Jan. 23, 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Valentines Galore! • Make and take a River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | (317) 738-2833. Where: Greenwood United Methodist Church, Valentine just in time for the holiday! Attendee Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. | Info: Visit must be between the grades of K and five. | Craft Night: Pebble Art • Create your kiwanisgreenwoodin.com. When: Feb. 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Where: White Gymnastics Invitational • Wright’s own pebble art collage using small stones River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Gymnastics will host an invitational featuring and a few simple lines. Take home a three Kegs & Eggs • MashCraft and a local roastery | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. with more than 1,000 gymnasts in teams from dimensional picture made from natural will team up to serve coffee-infused beers Indiana, , , and . materials. Attendants must be between with breakfast. Come in for some eggs, bacon, Tot Art – Happy Hearts! • Join for an art Levels range from beginner to level 10. Come grades six to adults. | When: Jan 19, 6:30-8 potatoes, and biscuits and gravy with the program just for toddlers and tykes ages watch local talent perform. | When: Feb. 14 p.m. | Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library lineup of Java brews. | When: Jan. 25, 9 a.m. one to three. Stick around after the craft for and 15, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Where: The Gathering Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: Call (317) 885-1330 or | Where: 1140 N. State Rd. 135, Greenwood. | socialization and a short playtime. Dress Place, 1477 Main St., Greenwood. | Info: Visit visit pageafterpage.org. Info: Visit mashcraft.com. for a mess. | When: Feb. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | wrightsgymnastics.com/for-love-or-money- Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., invitational/. Rainbow Loom! • Attendants in grades K Bird Feeders! • Grades K through five can Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. through five can bring their rainbow loom build bird feeders to give the birds a tasty treat School Break Movie Matinee – Beethoven’s kit to the library for a time to practice with this winter. | When: Jan. 27, 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Romance Lover’s Tea • Adults can meet Treasure Tail • Get ready to howl with other kids. | When: Jan. 21, 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., and greet romance authors including Sandy laughter in this family comedy starring Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. James, Cheryl Brooks, Donya Lynne and many America’s favorite St. Bernard, Beethoven. Free Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage.org. others. Hear about the writing life, discuss refreshments provided. | When: Feb. 16, 2-4 Indiana Health Insurance 101 • Johnson favorite novels and have afternoon tea. | p.m. | Where: White River Branch, 1664 Library Homeschool Hangout! • Librarians will lead County Public Library and Windrose Health When: Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. | Where: White River Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: Visit pageafterpage. an activity for the first 30 minutes, then leave Network present a free event to help the Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: org. homeschool students plenty of socialization community learn about Indiana Health Visit pageafterpage.org. time to chat, play games, and have fun with Insurance. | When: Jan. 29, 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Center Grove ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY January 17 – February 13, 2015 7 Feelin’ the #AbigailFever Center Grove sixth grader, Abigail Johnson, is writing songs for her fourth album with the goal to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children

cording process in late October, needing to about a bullying situation. COVER STORY have everything completed by Thanksgiving “I just write about whatever is in- in time to promote it at Dance Marathons. teresting to me at the moment,” Abi- By Nicole Davis “It was pretty much working on it every day gail says. “I also like to write movies. Abigail Johnson, a sixth grader at Center when we decided to move forward,” said Abi- I wrote two songs for a movie/musi- Grove Middle School North, has a packed gail’s father, Scott Johnson, principal at CGM- cal.” schedule for much of her week. She’s on the SN. “It was pretty tiring for her during that Abigail says her favorite part that drama club, student council and dance team time. We were getting newspaper, TV, media has come from all of the music she’s at her school. She takes dance lessons at Stage requests which helped with the sales.” done is performing – the bigger the 1 Dance Academy, voice lessons, guitar les- Abigail recorded two more CDs at ages crowd, the more at ease she feels. sons and when she has any free time, she’s 9 and 10. She has raised more than $30,000 “It seems like the more people working on writing which Riley has used there are, the less nervous she is,” songs to record for to start a music ther- Scott says. “To get up in front of her fourth album. Getting to know apy program for the thousands of people, it’s not a big “It gives me some- Abigail Johnson... children. The albums deal to her. She’s gotten to sing before thing to do,” Abigail are available on one of the Colts games on the field, says. “I want to be a Hobbies: Dance, drama, playing with my iTunes under “Abi- which was pretty cool in front of all singer, actress, danc- dog Crunches, hanging out with my friends. gail Johnson, Smile those people. At the Dance Mara- er, writer all bundled I’m obsessed with movies. I write them, and Believe.’ thons, there are 3-4,000 kids there. in one. If not, any of watch them. She took this past It’s a pretty big deal.” those things indi- year off to be able to She’s also received a large commu- Musical Influences: I’m really into pop – vidually. I also kind spend more time in nity support – from Sugar Grove Ele- anything by Taylor Swift. I also like dance of want to be a pro- her after school ac- mentary through Center Grove High fessional mermaid music and musical theatre. tivities and to write School and any audience for which Abigial Johnson displays her CD, “Smile & Believe”. at theme parks and Favorite TV Shows: Once Upon a Time and her own, original, she’s performed. stuff.” Gravity Falls songs for the next al- “Some people, when I walk on Abigail’s music ison Ave. The chili cook-off will benefit Riley. Favorite Movies: Frozen and Big Hero 6 bum. Her goal is to stage, think ‘cute kid.’” Abigail says, endeavors began at have all of the songs “Then I sing and they say, ‘wow, she’s really Five Kiwanis clubs will participate, including 8-years-old, when Favorite Class: Language arts. I also like written by summer good.’ They’ll tweet out #AbigailFever. It’s a Perry Township, Plainfield, Greenwood, Gate- she decided she choir and art. break so she can really fun feeling to have.” way Services (Franklin) and Brownsburg. Cost wanted to record a spend her summer in Abigail’s next performance will be with the is $6 for adults to eat and $3 for children. There CD that would ben- the recording studio. Kiwanis Club of Greenwood during their chili will also be a silent auction to raise funds for efit Riley Hospital “We asked her why cook-off on Jan. 23, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Green- scholarships for Center Grove, Greenwood and Franklin Central High Schools. for Children. As a See Abigail Perform: she wanted to do it,” wood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Mad- former Riley kid her- “I love performing for Where: Kiwanis Club of Greenwood Scott says. “That had self, Abigail says she people,” Abigail says. “I Chili Cook-Off a lot to do with why doesn’t remember love any event; I don’t Greenwood United Methodist Church we continue to do it. much of that expe- care how big it is.” 525 N. Madison Ave. She said she wanted rience, but it influ- She says once her lat- When: Jan. 23, 4:30-7:30 p.m. to help raise money enced her to want est album is complete, Funds benefit Riley Hospital for Children for the kids at Riley. to give back. She re- That’s hard to say no she hopes to attend corded a Christmas to that. What’s been more dance marathons album with a goal of amazing are the peo- and perform more to raising $1,000 for Riley. That year, she raised ple that have come up to us and told us about raise even more money more than $10,000. their experience at Riley. Kids will send to her for Riley. “I think it’s because usually around the holi- Twitter account things about how she has mo- days people like to give back to the commu- tivated them to raise money for their commu- Submitted Photos nity more often,” Abigail says. “As many times nity.” as I was told ‘no, we won’t buy a CD,’ we were Abigail says the theme of the upcoming al- told yes more.” bum will be about things in her life. She said Abigail performs for an IU Dance Marathon benefiting Riley Hospital for Children. That first year they decided to start the -re there is one song she wrote in fourth grade

“Some people, when I walk on stage, think ‘cute kid’… Then I sing and they say, ‘wow, she’s really good.’ They’ll tweet out #AbigailFever. It’s a really fun feeling to have.” ~ Abigail Johnson 8 January 17 – February 13, 2015 myICON.info Center Grove ICON Our Iconic COMMUNITY IN OUR SCHOOLS CG ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY New boundaries for elementary schools Center Grove plans to update the and Sugar Grove has decreased by just boundaries of elementary schools in the over 12 percent. district for the start of the 2015-16 school Overall, enrollment in the district has year to accommodate the growth in the remained steady. No changes are planned southern half of the school district. This for middle school boundaries at this time. update is necessary to maintain class sizes Changes to elementary school bound- within the optimal ranges and to accom- aries will be made along neighborhood modate future growth. lines. In order to keep neighborhoods to- The last time enrollment was balanced gether, some schools will see some stu- among the elementary schools was at the dents move out and others move in. start of the 2009-10 school year. As you You can see the proposed boundary can see on the chart below, enrollment at changes at centergrove.k12.in.us/enroll- Maple Grove has since increased by 14%, mentmanagement. while enrollment at both Pleasant Grove Photo courtesyPhoto of the Johnson County Museum of History

CG Schools – January Calendar

19 All day Martin Luther King Jr. Day; No School 30 7:00 p.m. Purduettes Performance; CGHS Auditorium

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Gardner makes a move on his opponent. Center Grove graduate Jarrett Hooping it up Heintz joins Carter’s My Plumber Carter’s My Plumber welcomed a new Li- in Center Grove censed Plumber, Jarrett Heintz, to their team. Basketball is a staple in Indi- Center Grove went 10-11 that year A Center Grove native, Heintz graduated from ana, and Center Grove is no excep- and succumbed to Whiteland and Center Grove High School and attended Ball tion. The Johnson County Museum Morristown in the sectional tourney. State University where he majored in educa- is spotlighting a special photo this Mike Gardner played all four years at tion. He said he realized that he enjoyed the month. The photo is of Mike Gard- Center Grove and was a team cap- intricacies and challenges of the Plumbing ner, #31, from the Center Grove tain in 1966. field, and decided to pursue a career as a Li- High School basketball team in 1966. censed Plumber. Jarrett graduated from Me- chanical Skills Trade College in Indianapolis, Compiled by David Pfeiffer and Katie Mosley along with accumulating the required 7,600 on-the-job training hours. He passed the state licensing exam and is a Licensed Plumber in the state of Indiana. Jarrett plays rugby, is a fan of Notre Dame football, and spending time with his family. Center Grove ICON myICON.info January 17 – February 13, 2015 9 Our Iconic COMMUNITY AN OPTION BEHIND BARS WHERE WE DINE Liquid Courage AJ Clingerman, owner of Indiana Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy, 1100-1140 N. State Rd. 135 in Greenwood. (317) 946-9447 Bartender: Monica Moore Where do you like to dine? Thai Spice Location: Whit’s Inn, What do you like to eat there? I’ve never had anything that I located in Whiteland at didn’t like there. My favorites are the Pad Thai and the Pineapple 1020 N. US Highway 31. Fried Rice. See atmywhitsinn.com What do you like about this place? They are always very or call (317) 535-9511. friendly. Everything I have ever tried there I love. When anyone Ingredients and comes in from out of town to visit us here they always want to go Trojan Burger at Wuzzlers Grill & Spoon. directions: Mix over ice there. Wuzzlers Grill & Spoon ½ oz. Malibu Rum, ½ oz. Thai Spice is located at 2220 E. County Line Rd. in Captain Morgan Rum, ½ oz. Midori liquor, ½ Indianapolis across the street from the Greenwood Park Mall. The scoop: The name for this unique Center oz. Blue Curaçao. Add a splash of sprite and a The phone number is (317) 881-2243. Grove eatery came from a most unusual splash of pineapple juice. Mix and serve. source — an ISTEP test question which told students that “Baloo is a bear, a yonker is a young man and to wuzzle means to mix.” The result is a great place for friends and families to mix over great food and drinks at The face to face Centre at Smith Valley, 1675 W. Smith Valley Rd. Order their Tater Skewers appetizer. For the main course you can choose from an Q: What is your favorite Super array of unique burgers including the Alfredo Burger, Trojan Burger, Cheetos Chili Cheese Bowl moment or memory? Burger, and Breakfast burger (angus beef, a fried egg, bacon, and ham drizzled with maple syrup). Entrees include Red Lion Fish “My favorite Super Bowl memory is when & Chips, Maple Grilled Salmon, Cinnamon Eli Manning threw the pass to David Apple Pork Loins. For dessert, choose Tyree and he caught the ball off his helmet either sweet or savory flavored ice cream. to ruin the Patriots’ undefeated season In addition to a great menu, Wuzzlers has a and go on to win the Super Bowl.” bar tucked in the corner of the restaurant, a game area, and a large party area. Jeff Board Specialties: Blended ice cream, craft beer and burgers. Recommendation: The Trojan Burger, named Photos by Brian Ruckle after the Center Grove High School mascot Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; “My favorite Super Bowl memory is when Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. TWEET of the MONTH the Colts played the Bears in 2006. It was just such an exciting game for me. I love Location: 1675 W. Smith Valley Rd. in Chicago and I’ve lived in Chicago. But I’m Greenwood at State Route 135. from Indianapolis. Just watching two great Phone: (317) 884-9468 teams play each other in a really exciting game with all my friends was a lot of fun.” AROUND TOWN Jessica Young

“It would be the people coming over and MPCC offers Bible spending time with family and friends and eating. We do this almost every year. It is study for women a lot of fun. It is a whole big gathering and we get to see everyone, watch football and Mount Pleasant Christian Church in “Some of the relax for the day. My family is a big sports Greenwood will offer a study to teach that be- 2016’s volunteering family.” lievers do not have to live in weakness because at the Center Grove God is stronger than every struggle they will food pantry today.” Kaitlin Decker face. This study aims to guide women through biblical exposition and story, so they live con- fident, transformed lives. The study is lead by Debbie Henninger, costing $14 for work- Visit us online and post your books. It begins Jan. 18 and meets for seven community news! weeks from 6-8 p.m. The class size is limited CGHS FOOTBALL facebook.com/TheSouthsideTimes to 20. Register at mountpleasant.smartevents. @CGHSFB com/stronger-finding-hope-in-fragile-places. posted on Jan. 8 WIN FREE PIZZA PARTY! Teacher of Your Teacher Could be the Month Featured Here! NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER!

Kids send your name, address and telephone number along with a 100-word summary of why your teacher should be honored as the HomeBank/Center Grove Icon Teacher of the Month to [email protected]. The deadline for nominations for the February – March 2015 Teacher of the Month is January 30th. Your teacher will receive special recognition and something very cool from HomeBank, plus your class will win a pizza party compliments of Chicago’s Pizza. Please take time to nominate a deserving teacher from Center Grove.

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Salsa Me Krazy Center Grove resident Brenda Gay turns her family recipe into a flourishing business

By Nicole Davis Brenda Gay began making salsa with her mother more than 10 years ago, for themselves and to give to family and friends. As more people tried the family recipe, they would start bringing back empty jars and a bag of tomatoes, asking for more. “That’s when I thought, there’s nothing in the market like it,” Gay said. “I wanted to bring something to the market that was definitely different, had great flavor, and you can use it for something other than salsa.” Gay and her mother started with the two-pound tomatoes from their own garden. She said they had so many tomatoes that they began experimenting to create spaghetti sauce and salsa. “My mom is from Vietnam so when she came over here, she had to learn to cook American-style food on her own,” Gay said. “From learning how to garden and learning to whip up her own food for her family, that’s how this came about. We use natural preservatives. It’s lower in sodium than most other salsas. We came up with the name because when people would ask for our salsa, they’d say it was crazy good.” As a stay-at-home mom to her two children for 15 years, Gay says she was looking for something to do to be return to work. She says she loves to cook and share meals with friends and family, and realized selling the salsa would be a great opportunity to share her skills and create a business. “I’m excited and my mother is super proud, too. She also helps me market and sell. It’s her recipe passed down to me. She hopes I pass it down to my kids. That is her and my passion: sharing food. That’s part of the Asian culture is sharing food. We have a saying in her house and our house, if you come to our house to eat, it’s your fault if you leave hungry because we love sharing food.” Gay has sold the salsa at a variety of local craft fairs and festivals. It’s in small businesses such as Hampton’s Market in Center Grove. In August, through KeHE Distributers, her salsas began distribution into 68 Marsh supermarkets across Indiana and Ohio. Jars cost $6.99. “I have more brand recognition,” Gay says. “When I first started, we were in regular, plain mason jars that we could give out to friends and family. The brand is starting to be recognized when I’m out and about.” In October, she entered her salsa into the 2015 Scovie Awards, an annual international competition judged by chefs and restaurant owners in a blind tasting. Salsa Me Krazy won second and third place in the salsa category for the medium and mild salsas. “It feels great,” Gay says. “I feel like I sometimes need to pinch myself. Coming from designing the label to figuring out what it takes to bring a product to market. It seems surreal, every time I go to the store and see my product on the shelf. The Scovie Award means a lot in the food industry and it helps justify that it really is a good salsa and why it should be on the shelves at a gourmet price point. This was my first time entering; to win two awards in the same category, for me that’s really awesome. It’s like winning an Oscar. It’s huge for me and a big accomplishment.”

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“I wanted to bring something to the market that was definitely different, had great flavor, and you can use it for something other than salsa. Our salsa is the kind you can cook with. It’s sweet and savory.” ~ Brenda Gay 12 January 17 – February 13, 2015 COMMUNITY myICON.info Center Grove ICON

‘To the Future Together’ Center Grove Education Foundation to host annual Gala to benefit CG100

Friends to honor its 50, 25 and 10-year anni- FEATURE versary classes. The gala is being organized by By Nicole Davis its executive committee, consisting of advisor Janet Hubler; co-chairs Darlene Ingalls and The Center Grove Education Foundation is Kate Rhoten; committee chairs Nicol Ferise, preparing for its annual Gala For the Grove: Dena Marietta and Lisa Clements. To the Future Together, to take place Feb. 28. “It’s always just fun,” Johnson says. “This is Executive Director Carla Johnson says she the third year we had it at the Indiana Roof not only looks forward to Center Grove res- Ballroom. The last two years, they have com- idents and supporters coming together for a mented on the close-knit group we have here good time, but to the impact this year’s gala in Center Grove. It’s like a huge party in some- will have, by benefiting Center Grove School one’s house. They come, dance when the band Corporation’s CG100, an advisory group to starts playing and rib each other about who the Strategic Planning Committee. won the silent auction. The best part is all the “We’re taking a look back at our alumni Center Grove folks coming together and ev- classes celebrating eryone having a great their 50th, 25th and evening.” 10th anniversaries, The past two years, then to the future Center Grove Education the funds raised from Submitted Photo to our CG100 plan Foundation Gala the gala have gone which is what we’ll Feb. 28, 6 p.m. to the school’s Camp Students participate in Camp REACH, a remediation and enrichment program provided during Fall Break. use the money from Indiana Roof Ballroom REACH, a reme- the gala on,” John- 140 W. St., Indianapolis diation and enrich- son says. “We want Cost: $125 per person ment program tak- to be sure the Edu- $1,100 for a table of 10 ing place during one cation Foundation is Visit centergrovefoundation.org week of fall. Johnson doing its best to help says when she attend- the Center Grove ed the first camp this School Corporation past fall, it demon- with its goals. This strated the impact the education foundation is a chance for the community to impact the and its gala really have on the school. Students funding for the programs they want... People showed their appreciation with handmade really do look to the future here. They do look cards and thank you notes to the foundation. for things to keep getting better.” “REACH: this grant is the largest single Gala for the Grove is Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at the grant we’ve done in the history of this orga- Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington nization,” Johnson says. “To me, that is a di- St., Indianapolis. WRTV-6 news anchor Ra- rect result of the success of the gala. Because fael Sanchez will be the Emcee, with live mu- of that single event and the sponsors for the sic by Zanadoo. The theme this year is Back event, we were able to award $60,000 for to the Future, relating to the movie in which Photo by Nicole Davis R E A C H .” the characters time travel to year 2015. For For more information on Gala for the Students showed their appreciation to the Center Grove Education Foundation with handmade thank you cards the second year, the education foundation Grove or the education foundation, visit cen- after participating in Camp REACH. The foundation’s gala provided the funds for the camp which started fall will partner with Center Grove Alumni and tergrovefoundation.org. 2014.

“The last two years, they have commented on the close-knit group we have here in Center Grove. It’s like a huge party in someone’s house. They come, dance when the band starts playing and rib each other about who won the silent auction. The best part is all the Center Grove folks coming together and everyone having a great evening.” ~ Carla Johnson National Catholic Schools Week • January 25-31, 2015 A celebration of faith in education Catholic Schools Week offers reflection for schools, students and families By Eric Ellis Catholic Schools Week is a historical tradition among Catholic schools and communities that facilitates a time of reflection on and celebration of faith in education. Though there are different schools in small communities and students from all walks of life CENTER GROVE attending, this week truly allows for a coming-together of a variety of people who all share at least one thing in common: Faith. For Saints Francis & Clare Principal Betty Popp, the week is a fun way for kids to learn about their faith and celebrating what it means to be Catholic. SPECIAL “We have a lot of really great things going on this year,” Popp says. “The universal theme is faith, knowledge and service… Every SECTION published month we do a Faith in Action project and try to make that reach out into our community. We’ve done a lot of good like clipping by Times coupons for troops, opening up a food pantry here at the parish – our kids will focus on stocking the pantry and volunteering there Leader while it’s open.” Publications, Principal Popp also believes the week can be beneficial for the whole community – not just the Catholic schools or persons of the LLC Catholic faith. “We embrace diversity in our school. We have Catholic students and non-Catholic students and that enriches who we are,” Popp says. “It’s been really beneficial for a lot of our families – especially the parents. And because the kids in our school are learning a lot about the Catholic faith, we open up our doors to adults to see exactly what kids are learning and we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from that…” Popp, who is serving her fifth year as Principal for Saints Francis & Clare – and her 17th year as an administrator – says though she’s come from public school systems, she enjoys the united feeling Catholic Schools Week allows for in celebration of the Catholic faith.

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Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School

399 South Meridian Street Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 881-1300

For nearly 60 years, Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School has been a vital part of the Southside. From its beginnings with the Sisters of Providence to being named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, our students con- tinue to develop the tenets of faith, knowledge and service. Students attend a weekly all-school Mass. The school fosters spiritual growth through preparation for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation. Daily prayer, religion classes, along with participation in the Mass, Sacraments, and special li- turgical celebrations provide an environment where students can live their faith every day. OLG School has smaller class sizes than area public school (averaging 20 students per class) and students receive individualized attention. The students have some of the high- est ISTEP+ scores of any elementary/middle school in Johnson County. OLG students are consistent high achievers in academic, art, religion and music competitions. Numerous service opportunities give students the chance to experience the joy of giv- ing. Students volunteer at many school and parish functions. OLG has adopted a “sis- ter parish,” St. Georges, in Bassin-Bleu, Haiti. Our students and families have donated thousands of dollars over the past several years to feed and educate 1,200 students at St. Georges School in addition to helping build a new school for students nearby. Our stu- dents are learning about the culture and conditions in Haiti and building relationships based on mutual respect and shared learning. We invite you and your family to experience the difference and begin the journey with Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School at our Catholic Schools Week Open House on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. Tours will be available or may be scheduled daily at your convenience. We hope to meet you soon. By Kent Clady, Principal Roncalli Salutes Our Newly Ordained Priests

Fr. Timothy Fr. Benjamin Wyciskalla Syberg

On June 7, 2014 two Roncalli alumni, Benjamin Syberg R’06 and Tim Wyciskalla R'06, affirmed their call to the priesthood and were ordained priests by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin. Father Syberg will serve as the new Associate Pastor at St. Barnabas, and Father Wyciskalla will serve as the new Associate Pastor at St. Malachy, in Brownsburg. Congratulations and thank you for your devotion to our Catholic faith.

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Saints Francis & Clare other Clubs • Archery Team Catholic School • Math Pentathlon, Spell Bowl • Student Council 5901 Olive Branch Road • Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, Kind Club, Greenwood, IN 46143 Bible Club (317) 215-2826 Called to Serve: Saints Francis & Clare School, was built in There are countless examples of how the 2006 and has experienced rapid growth students and staff at Saints Francis & Clare in the last eight years. Our school was School have opened their hearts to God founded as a ministry to serve children and reached out to others. Our students’ and families seeking a 21st Century Catho- actions are an expression of their growing lic School education in the Center Grove magnanimity and greatness of soul. We area. We achieve this by focusing on the have developed monthly programming three areas: Faith, Academics and Technol- focused on putting our “Faith in Action” ogy. Our focus on our Catholic Identity is as part of our commitment to service. As at the core of everything we do. We strive students mature within the supportive to meet students at their individual aca- environment of our school, they are chal- Above: Saints Francis & Clare students demic levels and spiritual needs to further lenged to take the gift of fellowship and volunteering at their food pantry. lead them on a path that takes them as far give back to the broader community. At Right: Saints Francis & Clare as they can go. Saints Francis & Clare, we serve God by student painting during Craft Club. serving others. Faith Submitted Photos At Saints Francis & Clare Catholic School, This school year so far: we believe each child is gifted by God and August – (Reuse A Shoe) SSFC Collected possesses unique talents. Our job is to hundreds of pairs of shoes to donate to identify those gifts and nurture students third world countries. to become global citizens. We are ex- tremely proud of our rich Roman Catholic September – (Boxes of Hope) SSFC sent heritage and traditions. Our Catholic iden- a large shipment of boxes filled with gifts tity is the foundation of everything we do for Christmas to the forgotten children of for our students. Romania. October – Stock the Pantry Our school Academics families donated food to our newly built Differentiated education, student layering, Harvest Food Pantry. Our students were and project-based learning are all innova- given a chance to take it over and sort and tive concepts – and ones we implement stock the shelves. every day. We understand very few chil- November – Anna’s House/Lord’s Pantry dren fit into a pre-cut mold for any grade. Food Drive For that reason, we strive to meet students at their individual learning level and lead December – United Way Christmas An- them on a path that takes them as far as gels…Each of our homerooms adopted they can go. a family and provided Christmas for the David H. Wolf, D.D.S. United Way Christmas Angels program. Technology January – LLS Pennies & Prayers for Pa- Amanda F. Miller, D.D.S. Today’s students have been born into tients –We are hosting an online fundrais- a digital generation. At Saints Francis & er for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Clare Catholic School, we prepare our (LLS) and accepting prayer pledges for Mr. students to be leaders and innovators in a Imel (Our P.E. teacher that has Lymphoma) global setting. With that in mind, we em- and Will Hendel (a 1st grader that has Leu- Family and Cosmetic Dentistry brace technology as one of our most im- kemia). We are also hosting a talent show portant instructional tools. We also teach, and the proceeds from ticket sales will go reinforce, and model digital citizenship to the LLS as well. and responsible use with any technology in our classrooms. Upcoming: Call: 317-881-8161 • Donate A Thon- haircuts for cancer Personal Enrichment awareness for Locks of Love Extracurricular Activities • St. Elizabeth Coleman’s Drive • CYO sports (basketball, football, kick- • Gabriel Project Shower ball, track, soccer, cross country, base- www.indysfamilydentist.com • Lenten Almsgiving ball, cheerleading & volleyball) • Wolf Adventures Camps, Xtreme Wolf By Andrea Barger, School Adventures Camps, Mentoring Minds Communications Coordinator Camp, Summer Scholars Camps • Choir, Band, Robotics Club, Lego Club, Ceramics, Philanthropy Club, Jump We Support Catholic Education rope Club, Yearbook Club, and many Center Grove ICON myICON.info WHERE ARE THEY NOW? January 17 – February 13, 2015 17

Janet Roysten-Bible reflects on her senior year Bible tells me so at Center Grove High School in 1964

FEATURE What’s some advice you wish someone had given you when By Nicole Davis you were younger? Although Janet Roysten-Bible moved out of the Center Grove area when she was 19, she regularly visits her hometown to meet with her Pay more attention to your school- former classmates and reflect on their time in high school and where work. My mother did not graduate they are now. from high school. Because of this, A 1964 graduate, Janet says she had participated in the Spanish Club she said all of her kids will gradu- and was involved with 4-H because she enjoyed the sewing and cooking. ate from high school. I just did what She laughs that she tried out for cheerleading but never made it. Her se- I had to do to graduate. I did not nior year held the most memories for her, with the class trip and helping have good study habits. So, I would backstage with the senior class play, Tammy Tell Me True. say to pay more attention to what “There were eight of us kids,” Janet says. “I was third to the youngest. I you are doing, be more diligent in had to work to get my class ring, save money for my senior trip. I cleaned your homework and schoolwork a doctor’s office in Greenwood. The senior trip was fun. We chartered a and don’t just slouch by. Take more plane. We went to Washington, D.C., and the State time and be more caring about Fair. We went to Virginia to where they make money, and watched them yourself. make it.” Janet said her family was the first black family to move into the Center What do you do in your free Grove area. Her father, Claude, was a Center Grove graduate and grew time? to be well-known in the Johnson County area as a well driller. Janet says she’s driven past their family home since she’s left – which often brings I like to travel. I like to cook. I watch back some unique memories. court shows. I crochet. I teach Sun- “My house burnt in October when I was 10. There was a gas heater day school at Olivet Baptist Church, that exploded. All of us were at school. All of us were gone so no one was sing in the choir and am on the ush- hurt. The only thing that survived was a Bible, singed around the edges. er board. Everyone pitched in and built the house. The school bought each of us three outfits. One of daddy’s friends lived in Glenns Valley. He had a house and let us live there for three months for free. We were not in the Do you have a favorite book? Center Grove area but the bus came and picked us up. We moved back I read the Bible because I am a Sun- in on Christmas Eve. I was little, and I didn’t know any different. I didn’t day School teacher. I found an app Photo by Nicole Davis know that’s not what people did. But back then, that is was people did.” on my phone that will read it to me After graduation, Janet worked for RCA for 14 years and later Alpine Janet Roysten-Bible that I have listened to a lot recently. in Greenwood. I’ve made it through have the Bible “It seems every place I worked, they went out of business,” Janet says. in a month. “Alpine, they sent me to school. I finally went to college! I went to Ivy Tech and got my CDA to teach.” Janet taught 1-year-olds at Learning Time Preschool West where she What are some goals you’d like retired in 2011. She says she will still return from time-to-time to fill in to accomplish in the coming for the teachers. years? “To me, a person is what they make of themselves,” Janet says. “There’s I would really like to go on a cruise always some kind of way you can get an education. I did not know I could to . That’s on my bucket list. I get an education for free because I’m over 60.” want to live the good life as long as Janet has one daughter, Stacy, and currently resides on the Westside of I’m healthy. Indianapolis. When she retired from teaching, she said she was excited when some of her former classmates attended her retirement party. Her class celebrated their 50th reunion last year, and she says it was a fun time to catch up. She meets with a group of alumni on a monthly basis, when she can, and says she enjoys the comraderies.

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“ Taking a look back: Janet Roysten-Bible stands behind her father, Claude Roysten; mother, Luella Roysten; and daughter, Stacy Bible-Pollard. “My house burnt in October when I was 10. There was a gas heater that exploded. “ All of us were at school. All of us were gone so no one was hurt. The only thing that survived was a Bible, singed around the edges. Everyone pitched in and built the house… I didn’t know that’s not what people did. But back then, that is was people did.” ~ Janet Roysten Bible 18 January 17 – February 13, 2015 LIFESTYLE myICON.info Center Grove ICON

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Looking for happiness in all the wrong places? than fulfilled. Career success, power, or self- rial things, physical pleasures or favor among things that are actually objects; condemning MARRIAGE promotion are other common extrinsic goals. friends and strangers,” says Brooks. But it is materialism; and being skeptical of our own By Lori D. Lowe Graduates who sought intrinsic goals were as- never enough. desires. It means using things to express your sociated with happier lives. To love things and use people—this is a love rather than to fill an emptiness. It means As you set goals this year, what are you seek- Does experiencing a variety of sexual plea- deadly formula too often attempted in the seeking spiritual and emotional maturity so ing in your life and marriage to make you hap- sure make people happy? Brooks cites a 2004 search for happiness. “You know in your that we can have mature, meaningful relation- py? Researchers have done analyzed particu- study in which economists analyzed whether heart that it is morally disordered and a likely ships. lar kinds of goals and whether they led people more sexual variety led to greater well-being. road to misery,” he adds. An example is using Apply this formula to your marriage and to happiness. They found that those with “in- Data included 16,000 Americans who were people to find a better job, a bigger house, or your life this year to find deeper fulfillment. trinsic goals” (i.e. deep relationships, personal asked confidentially how many partners they greater influence. growth) tended to be happier than those with had in the previous year, as well as their hap- Invert that advice to find the virtuous for- “extrinsic goals” (i.e. wealth, fame). It appears Lori D. Lowe is an author and a marriage blogger at Marriage- piness levels. For both women and men, re- mula: Love people, use things. This means Americans are looking for happiness in all the Gems.com. Lori and her husband of 18 years live in Indianapo- searchers concluded the optimal number of placing love above pride, only denying love to lis with their two children. wrong places. partners to experience happiness is one. In Arthur Brooks detailed multiple studies in other words, the happiest people had only one his article for the New York Times called “Love Toys, Glassware, China, Pottery, Coins, partner in the previous year. People, Not Pleasure.” For example, people who Trade Books, Trains & Much More! So why do we as a society pursue lust, ma- 2 N State rate materialistic goals like wealth as a top pri- terialism, power and fame if they don’t lead to Rd #135 ority are significantly more likely to be anx- happiness? Brooks suggests that just because Bargersville, IN ious, more depressed, and frequent drug users, something feels good doesn’t mean it will ful- as well as to have more physical ailments than 317.422.8114 fill you. Many of those instincts may only be those who are seeking intrinsic goals. residual desires based on our need to pass on Specializing in Antique A 2009 study by the University of Roches- DNA. “If it feels good, do it,” is bad advice Large 1 topping traditional ter looked at 147 graduates’ success in reach- & Vintage Items from idiots in society, says Brooks. It may lead ing their stated goals. They found graduates crust pizza and an order of Onsite • Online/Proxibid • E-Bay Consignment you to pass on your genetic material, but it who were pursuing extrinsic goals experi- breadsticks Sandy Flippin, Gilley’s Antique Mall won’t lead to a feeling of long-term well-being. enced more negative emotions, such as shame (1 Mile West of Plainfield on U.S. 40) There’s more to our desires. We are dissatis- and fear, as well as more physical maladies. $ 99 Office: (317) 495-8482 fied; want more from life. We aren’t sure what Whether it’s popularity on social media, or 14 Email: [email protected] the problem or the solution may be. “Without to become famous or rich, their goals end- a great deal of reflection and spiritual hard aclassactauction.com ed up making the subjects less happy rather Like us on Facebook! Exp: 2/13/2015 work, the likely candidates seem to be mate- AU11300035 Center Grove ICON myICON.info January 17 – February 13, 2015 23 BUSINESS LEADER Extra

Center Grove’s Jeremy Hough opens Brew-By-U in Greenwood Just brew it to give customers a hands-on experience By Nicole Davis Always wanting to be an entrepreneur, Center Grove resi- dent Jeremy Hough opened Brew-By-U in Greenwood on Dec. 18, selling home brewing supplies and allowing customers to brew their own craft beer in the shop. He said he thought his business would start off slow, possibly picking up after January when all of the holiday festivities slowed down. Since then, he’s had so many people come into the building expressing their interest that he’s already increased from employing two brew coaches to three. “When I first started this, I thought maybe three customers a week,” Hough said. “But we’ve had a lot of interest. I think we’re going to be pretty busy right off the bat. We’re seeing a lot of groups.” Brew-By-U sold brewing supplies and gift cards in its first week. Brewing on-site officially began Dec. 26. Hough said he’s anxious to see everything take off, as the process of getting the business open took a long time of planning and preparation. “It’s going to be exciting to have people brew their own beer, sharing that knowledge and interest,” Hough says. “There’s defi- nitely a boom in craft beer. I don’t think people realize they can do it at home.” To brew-on-premise, the price starts at $160 for six cases of beer. Hough says in the future he intends to also offer wine and cider-making. They will sell beer on-site once they receive their brewery license, which is estimated to be in March. “It’s going to be fun,” Hough said. “People will have fun do- ing it.”

Why did you open this business? Jeremy Hough opened Brew-By-U on Dec. 18 to allow everyone the opportunity to brew their own craft beer with the help of brew coaches. I went to a wine and canvas about two years ago. I have no ar- their supplies so this provides them with a shorter drive. perature for it. tistic ability but using their supplies and instruction, I was able to walk out with a painting that was pretty good. I had been How do you plan to be successful? What would we be surprised to learn about home brewing for a while and I thought I could take that to Do it right. I’ve done everything I can with the brew-on- you or your company? the next level, offering a service where people can do it them- premise part to eliminate error. That’s why we have electric. This is a hobby that I’m taking to the next step. I’m still work- selves and brew their own beer. Much like wine and canvas, you You are not guessing on the temperature. Fermentation is re- ing full-time at St. Francis, working with the physician group. I would never have an instructor come over and paint a line on ally important in the beer-making process so we have a fer- have two Masters Degrees in business. I built all the tables, did your canvas. You will do everything. mentation room. It will always be consistent, the perfect tem- all of the tile, so I’m kind of handy. What did you do to prepare for opening your business? I had to start from square one. This concept was new to the state of Indiana. I had to first make sure I could do it. We had to sit down with the alcohol commission with my lawyer, When I first started this, I thought who knows everything about brewing beer. They said ‘we don’t know if you will make any money doing this, but you can do it.’ maybe three customers a week. But we’ve Then I went a year through the planning stage. I had to figure out what I was going to do – such as use steam kettles or elec- tric – just the whole process from start to finish. In 2014, I seri- had a lot of interest. I think we’re going ously began looking for property.

Who is your ideal customer/client? to be pretty busy right off the bat. There are two parts to our business. Brew-on-premise is for people who have considered brewing their We’re seeing a lot of groups. own beer but didn’t know if it’s for them. Plus, with brewing at home, there’s a lot of Brew-By-U ~ Jeremy Hough smells and humidity that comes out. You 3021 Meridian Meadows Rd. won’t stink up your house. The other side is Greenwood, IN 46142 the home brewing supplies. Most customers (317) 550-1776 right now have to drive to Broad Ripple for Brew-by-u.com E X Compiled by T Nicole Davis R Photo by Nicole Davis A 24 January 17 – February 13, 2015 myICON.info Center Grove ICON BUSINESS LEADER Extra Taxation: Up in smoke or you who read my articles, you know ally I would creep up 5 miles an hour over the onerous city tax. Selling these cigarettes has times loose cigarettes. If this sounds petty I frequently talk about the relationship speed limit; from time to time, I would see a been a windfall for poor people of all color. and stupid, it is, because it is petty and stupid. between governmental regulation and policeman and I would not get stopped. To- They can sell cigarettes to pedestrians signif- This is the logical consequence of ridiculous Fbusiness. Unfortunately, this story about the day, I routinely see people cruising the in- icantly cheaper than the pedestrian can pur- over taxation. You could fill an entire book as New York man and his cigarettes is terstate at 80 miles per hour and chase them in the store. The job assigned to to what the city of New York is doing to try a tragic conclusion as to what can beyond, exceeding the designated the policeman is to stop this black market sell- to levy taxes on people trying to live there in happen in a world of overregulation. mile per hour greatly. Yes, the lo- ing. Gas stations and liquor store owners are peace and harmony. Yes it might be about race, it might be cal humble pastor and the local particularly sensitive to this as black market- Yes, over taxation causes people to move about over-policing, but it also might humble school teacher, now, they ers frequently sell outside their business be- out of a city; it causes policemen to waste their be about overregulation. are probably outlaws. I would time chasing down criminals whose Recall that when someone wants hate to be the policeman who economic impact is not even measur- to put a new law or regulation into got the orders to clamp down able. Oh, and sometimes it actually kills effect, he needs to look at the short- on weekend speeders and “Recall that when someone wants to people and lights an entire country up term and the long-term impact to stop someone for exceeding put a new law or regulation into effect, with anger second guessing right from those he is trying to help. He needs Howard Hubler the posted speed limit by 10 wrong. All the energy that has been in- to look at the impact to those who COLUMNIST miles per hour on the inter- he needs to look at the short-term and vested to unify the races with the police are outside the circle of those trying state. The person receiving the long-term impact to those he is department in New York City goes up in to help. When people set out to gen- the ticket wants to yell at the smoke over a fistful of loose cigarettes. erate a cigarette tax in New York City, in their cop, “Couldn’t your time be better spent trying to help. He needs to look at the For the 2014 holidays, sadly peace and wildest dreams, they never thought somebody elsewhere finding people who are really goodwill in New York City has fallen would end up dead as a result, and that the breaking the law and stop harassing law- impact to those who are outside the on deaf ears. 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Police are wast- cars go from 65 miles per hour on the inter- in subways and on street corners that have ing valuable tax payer dollars arresting a man state down to 55. When I grew up, occasion- been imported from other states without this selling single packs of cigarettes and some- Howard Hubler can be reached at [email protected]. GREAT SERVICE SMART PRICING Any firm can give you an opinion. CALL RAY’S TODAY. We will give you a partner.

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Inviting new hope Chris McFall looks forward to what 2015 has in store for New Hope Church of Greenwood the congregation is and where it has a weak- WHERE WE WORSHIP ness and finds a passage that speaks to that. It might be about giving. It was recently about Chris McFall says the mission of New Hope embracing a culture that is not Christian... I Church really captures its culture: BECOME like that prophetic role. It’s geared toward - Biblically Equipped Community on Mis- hitting you where you are and preaching for sion Everywhere. Membership is more than change. The second element is involving us church attendance; it’s about the outreach. He in service. It’s not about serving people of the says that’s essentially what attracted him and church but people who aren’t there yet. That’s his family to join 11 years ago. been a strength of the church for years. “Everything we do, it’s how can we offer this to someone who doesn’t have a church home, What is it about your place of worship that not how can we make it better for people that helps you feel connected to your spouse, are here,” Chris says. “I like that.” children, parents or family? Chris and his family have remained in- We have Hope Groups, some people call volved in the church atmosphere in a variety them Home Groups, that meet in homes. My of ways. Chris is on the praise team playing group is couples who have children the age of guitar during worship. He volunteers on the my kids. We’ve known each other for many council and does “invisible stuff,” such as col- years. We’re very close. So in a sense, they’re lecting money for events or washing dishes in my family. We just do life together... Getting the kitchen. His wife, Lori, volunteers with the involved in the Hope Group and things at the grade school-age youth during Sunday school. church gives me another way to participate He says their daughter, Andrea, and another with my family, friends and extended family Submitted Photo young lady lead a youth mission trip to Ni- of my Hope group and spend time with one caragua. Both of their children, Andrea and another. From left, Benjamin, Andrea, Chris and Lori McFall. Benjamin, have assisted in the church’s Star Day Camp, offering tutoring lessons to kids, What is one meaningful event that has who are not even necessarily church mem- taken place at your place of worship? Why would you recommend your place of worship to someone? bers, after school. We recently, in 2014, did Upgrade New “There are a lot of ways people can get in- Hope. We raised $175,000 to freshen up the We get excited when new people visit, espe- volved,” Chris says. “I’m excited about where place, to make it more appealing to people cially when they plug in and get to serve. We New Hope Church want to grow, but we don’t want to grow with we are going in 2015 with the new upgrade. who aren’t here yet. The church was very 5307 Fairview Rd. people coming from another church. We want People are ready to fling open the doors and well-maintained but it was dated. We spent Greenwood, IN 46142 to grow with people that don’t have a church invite their friends in.” $175,000 to upgrade the sanctuary, class- (317) 888-4673 rooms and the gym... That’s important in the home. That’s our mission now. We hope it’s What is it about your place of worship that Becomehope.com life of the church. It’s meaningful in that we an exciting place where they can invite their helps you grow spiritually? raised the money above normal giving with- friends. I’ve been to a lot of churches and have There are two elements to it. One is the out diminishing normal giving. We can make never seen any have that electric excitement Compiled by Nicole Davis teaching, or preaching. It is application- 2015 about more inviting to people into the of this church; it’s why we exist. based in the sense that the pastor tells where church who don’t have a church home. What kind of person do you want to be? can American to earn a doctorate in physics. become a Christian the past should no longer embrace as you move forward in 2015. First, DEVOTIONAL Why did he choose physics? Because of his control your future. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, decide what kind of person you want to be By Pastor Chris Philbeck heartfelt desire to find a way to travel through “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new and do something every day to make it hap- time to see his father once again. He actually creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” pen. Second, focus on what you want to give, I recently read the story of a man named hid his obsession for decades knowing that if (NIV) Given the reality of these words we rather than what you want to get. Third, look Ron Mallett who lost his father to a smoking- the secret got out he would become a laugh- would be so much better off to focus on how for eternal significance in everything you related illness nearly 60 years ago. When his ingstock. So he worked at home each night in we’re going to live going forward instead of do. That’s a much healthier way to live than father died, he began a lifelong quest to build a solitude, and along the way made some amaz- what we’d like to change about the past. And spending your time trying to undo the past. In time machine that would enable him to travel ing discoveries (you should “Google” his name that’s a great thought for this New Year. Ephesians 5:15-16, Paul writes, “Be very care- into the past, see his father again, and warn sometime and read his story). Proverbs 14:8 says, “The wisdom of the pru- ful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as him to change his lifestyle. It sounds crazy, I I’m sure all of us would relish the chance to dent is to give thought to their ways, but the wise, making the most of every opportunity…“ know. It might make more sense if Ron Mal- go back in time and “undo” something either folly of fools is deception.” (NIV) No one will Our opportunities are not found in the past; lett came across like the wild-eyed Emmet in our own lives or the lives of someone we ever be able to change the events of the past. they’re found in every new day that God gives Brown played by Christopher Loyd in the love. But, and this is in no way meant to be The truth is that change falls into the category us by His grace. Back to the Future movies. But he’s nothing disrespectful to Ron Mallett and his desire to of “the folly of fools.” But all of us can dedicate like that. save his father, it’s not healthy to live our lives ourselves each and every day to shaping the He is a tenured theoretical physicist at the focused on the past. In fact, one of the great reality of the future. Chris Philbeck is senior pastor of Mount Pleasant Christian University of , only the 79th Afri- Church. You may email him at [email protected] or promises of the scriptures is that when you So let me give you three suggestions to call (317) 881-6727. Center Grove ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY January 17 – February 13, 2015 27

ICON of the MONTH Natalie Haynes Compiled by Nicole Davis

Center Grove alumnus Natalie Haynes, executive secretary for the division of natural science What is it that makes you angry? at Franklin College since 2010, recently received the Franklin College Margaret Hommell Staff People being disrespectful of others. We teach our kids and I have always believed that everyone matters and should be shown respect. It doesn’t matter if you are a CEO or a custodian, your part in the world is Service Excellence Award. important and you don’t deserve to be shown anything but respect. Haynes volunteers on the college’s Annual Campus Food Drive Committee, the United Way committee. Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Greenwood and is secretary of the Comprehen- What do you do to escape from reality? sive Greenscape Committee. Prior to Franklin College, Haynes was executive secretary for the I love all types of audio books! I listen to them in the car and while I’m doing chores around the house and Indiana Sheep Association. She resides in the Center Grove area with her husband, Gary, and when I’m walking. I feel like I’m cheating a little because I don’t always have time to sit down and read a their three children. book, but it gives me a little mental break and helps balance things out for me. “My position at Franklin College was really an answered prayer,” Haynes said. “I was a stay- at-home mom for several years and worked at a couple of different non-profits during What or who is the greatest love of your life? those years. While I wouldn’t trade that time with my children for anything, I My husband, Gary, is the greatest love of my life. He’s very supportive of any new endeavor I take on and is an incredible partner in my life. missed the social interaction of working outside the home and felt pretty isolated. My job gives me the flexibility to be off with my kids during Which living person in Center Grove do you most admire? the summer, but work full-time during the school year. I really love My pastor, Jeff Alexander, and his wife, Heather Alexander, are two what I do and the people I work with.” people that I really admire. I feel that choosing a life in ministry is very Here, we learn more about our Center Grove Icon of the Month, selfless and is so much more than a “career.” They’re very true to their Natalie Haynes: calling and while much time is spent dealing with the spiritual health of others, they still are very focused on their family and are raising What do you consider your greatest virtue? four wonderful young children. While I think that we each have many virtues and employ different aspects of them at different times, I believe that persistence and What is the quality you like most in a man? creativity are two important qualities both in my personal life and my I suppose the things that I value in a man are ambition and professional life. confidence, but temper those qualities with integrity and humility.

What do you most deplore in others? What is the quality you like most in a woman? Dishonesty. I would rather you tell me the truth – even if it’s something The qualities that I value most in a woman are similar to those I value in I’m not going to like – than lie to me. a man, but I would add a measure of determination to the mix as well.

What do you like most about living in Center Grove? What is your greatest extravagance? I grew up in the Center Grove area and while it’s changed dramatically My husband and I are pretty conservative, so I’m not sure that I really since I graduated in 1985, the area still has a comfortable feel. It’s a have much in the way of a “latte factor,” but I do love an occasional latte! pretty calm, safe area and the schools are excellent (and one of the biggest reasons my husband and I chose to move here before we had What are your fears/phobias? children). It’s also close to everything without feeling “too close.” As a parent in the 21st Century, I think my greatest fears have been related to parenting decisions. Are we doing/saying/emphasizing/buying If you had to live anywhere else in the Metro Indianapolis the “right” things? Should our kids be more/less involved in activities? area, where would it be? We try to research and make the best choices we can and give lots of It would be difficult for me to live anyplace else, so I really wouldn’t thought to our decisions, but it’s difficult to feel “sure” all of the time. want to move! However, several of my and my husband’s family members live on the north east side of Indianapolis and in the Fishers What has been the happiest time of your life? area and I think we would go there. I think I’m in the happiest time of my life so far! I truly love being a wife and a mom and am very happy with my life. If you could begin life over, what would you change? I would like to think that I wouldn’t change anything – at least not anything very Which talent would you most like to possess? significant. I’m pretty happy with the person I have become and the life I lead. If I sometimes joke that I would love to have a magic wand and just “fix” things when something in my past were to change, that might have changed a path I chose and led they go wrong. Barring that, I would love to be able to organize my time so that I get me to a different place than where I am now. more accomplished in a day.

If money were no issue, how would you spend it? What do you most value in your friends? I would like to travel the world with my husband and children. The greatest “thing” I value friends with whom I’m just able to relax and be myself. I we can give or receive is really not a “thing” at all – it’s an experience and what an appreciate being around people who are upbeat and honest and find experience it would be to see all of the places we’ve only read about! I would also value in just sharing some laughs and time together. be very interested in finding ways to help adults further their education. As people get older, taking college classes becomes more difficult from a logistics standpoint as Which historical figure do you most identify with? well as a financial one. I would love to find creative ways to help people to realize their I don’t really think that I identify with a specific historical figure. dreams. There are so many interesting women in history and I love learning more about their stories. However, I think we’re all sort of a melting What makes you happiest? pot of the people who have gone before us. If we can honor their Mountains! This probably sounds strange coming from someone who lives in Indiana, but I am totally endeavors and do our best in life, we have accomplished something in awe and wonder when I am in the mountains. important.

What is your favorite vacation spot? What is your greatest regret? So far, I would say that anywhere near the Smoky Mountains is my favorite. We’ve been there several times My greatest regret is that I haven’t finished college …yet. I don’t think it would change the direction of my and I always love it and it never gets boring. We also went to Yellowstone in 2013 and it was a trip that I career much now, but I think that education is very important and wish I had been able to find a way to will always treasure in my memory. make this happen when I was younger.

What do you do with idle time? What tenet do you live by? Idle time tends to be a little scarce during the school year, but I enjoy reading, walking and spending time “There is evil in the world, but good will always prevail.” The world can be a scary place - especially if you with my family. In the summer months, I spend a lot more time walking and have completed a couple of tune into the news on a regular basis. Still, I feel that even though the bad things that happen get more half-marathons. publicity, the good things that happen and the good people in the world are more important. Good will always win. Family is

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