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The Town ofWILSHAW Speedway’s Wilshaw press release is in the red box below. We looked deeper and found additional information from a variety of sources about the underlined, green words/phrases in the press release. Town of Speedway paves way for new hotel and apartments The Town of Speedway an- “The develop- nounced November 10, 2017, ment will be that work on the Wilshaw devel- steps away from opment will begin on Nov. 13, the Indianapolis paving the way for a new hotel Motor Speedway, and apartments on Main Street. several racing The new development, headquarters which will be located at 1525 and corporate Main Street, will consist of a offices, and our Rendering from LoftusRobinson.com l26-room hotel to be formally unique local restaurants and will be an individual, one-of-a-kind hotel. The Tapestry name . . . can be announced at a later date, and hospitality offerings. Combin- associated with that independent traveler who’s looking to have a great will feature meeting space and ing that with its easy access to experience.” Tapestry Collection Hilton hotels cater to guests seeking a new restaurant. Adjacent to the interstate and downtown reliability and value in their independent hotel choices. Each hotel main- the hotel will be 90 new one and Indianapolis, Wilshaw will be an tains its individual spirit, backed by the reassurance of the Hilton name two-room apartments. While ideal place for travelers to visit and award-winning Hilton Honors program — providing guests the best dedicated parking will be avail- and empty nesters and young of both worlds. able for the hotel and apart- professionals to live.” Upcoming Hotels: Tapestry Collection will welcome hotels in the ments, 55 public parking spots During construction, the following markets: Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Nashville, TN.; Warren, will be available for Speedway town will make temporary public N.J.; Hampton, VA.; two in Indianapolis. . . . residents and visitors. parking lots available to Main Source: LoftusRobinson.com and tapestrycollection3.hilton.com Loftus Robinson is develop- Street businesses and employ- ing the hotel and co-developing ees. Parking along Main Street the apartment project with Scan- also will be available to residents How was this “crown jewel” nell Properties. and visitors. “We are excited about the Questions related to parking of Speedway development possibilities the Wilshaw proj- can be directed to the Speedway ect brings to Speedway,” said Redevelopment Commission at started? In June, 2015, Speedway Redevelopment Commission members Jacob Blasdel, town manager. (317) 481-0847. began seeking proposals for a mixed-use development (retail, hotel and apartments) for the 3.4 acre Main St./16th St. corner parcel. They selected the Indianapolis teams of Loftus Robinson and Scannell from Why “Wilshaw”? seven responses. The other six bids included components of the winning The development will be called Wilshaw in honor proposal, but the submission from Loftus Robinson and Scannell provid- of Wilbur Shaw, the last native Hoosier to win the ed the scale commission members favored. Indianapolis-based DkGr LLC is the project’s architect. Indianapolis 500. Born in Shelbyville in 1902, Shaw “Speedway has long worked to partner with a group to develop this took the checkered flag in 1937, 1939 and 1940. land, and we are delighted with what Loftus Robinson and Scannell Prop- Source: 1950 Popular Science article. erties have presented,” Speedway Town Council President David Lindsey said in a prepared 2015 statement. Speedway’s Redevelopment Commission offered tax-increment financing funds to finance and close the deal.Town officials say the “l26-room hotel” development will serve as the crown jewel to Speedway’s efforts to What kind of a hotel is envisioned? transform the town into a year-round racing destination. Loftus Robinson describe the hotel as a “Hilton Tapestry”. Hilton is “It absolutely would be the biggest thing we’ve ever done,” Scott developing a new brand designated as the Tapestry Collection. Harris (past Exec Director of the SRC) told IBJ. “It’s a great fit for that Mark Nogal, Hilton administrator, said the brand name was whit- corridor and that corner.” Source: LoftusRobinson.com and IBJ tled down from a list of more than 500. “. . . A tapestry is a woven piece of fabric that’s a one-of-a-kind type of element. Each of these hotels Please note: The project information presented is based on development concepts which are subject to change without notice. Speedway TownTalk December 2017 5 Both worked at innovative start-ups Loftus Robinson Loftus earned a communications degree from Indiana State Univer- sity and then began his carreer in 2008 with Terre Haute-based Thomp- Loftus Robinson is a development and con- son Thrift Development Inc. With the collapse of the real estate market in struction company based in Indianapolis. 2010, he returned to Indianapolis to join a friend (Dustin Sapp), who was “As an organization, we’re all about creat- starting a company. Tinderbox offers a business specialized digital forms ing spaces where people like to be, and to streamline the sales process from the initial sales pitch through the that starts with an innovative approach. Our close. Loftus holds the distinction of being Tinderbox’s first employee. projects make a positive impact on the day- Tinderbox, now known as Octiv, has grown to become an industry leader to-day experiences of people living, work- among businesses that empower the sales efforts of hundreds of coming, and staying. Our firm focuses on high- panies around the world. character projects that promote walkability, Robinson was graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology sustainability, and progressive design. With IBJ photo/Eric Learned IBJ photo/Eric in 2005. He enrolled at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School Drew Loftus, left, and diverse backgrounds in technology and real Kyle Robinson of Law in Indianapolis and landed a job at Lauth doing industrial devel- estate, we understand our clients’ needs for opment. During the same real estate collapse that influenced Loftus’ spaces and culture. We have the experience and expertise to tackle career, Robinson left Lauth to become legal counsel for Precise Path a variety of projects ranging from client driven build-to-suits, urban Robotics Inc., the maker of robotic lawn mowers. infill redevelopment, and everything in between.” Through their involvement with local tech circles, Loftus and Robin- Drew Loftus son met. They apparently discovered they had similar entrepreneurial A graduate of Indiana State University, motivations, and started Loftus Robinson in 2011, with Robinson run- Drew has a unique background in both ning day-to-day operations until the company became profitable enough commercial real estate and technology for Loftus to quit his job. It did not take long. From the beginning they start-ups. He started his real estate devel- knew how to obtain financing. opment career at Thompson Thrift Devel- Initially, the partners could not get lenders to support their efforts opment where he worked on mixed use/re- to renovate buildings in Broad Ripple. So, Loftus and Robinson, then 25 tail developments throughout the Midwest. and 27, found a way to earn the funding they needed themselves. Prior to starting Loftus Robinson, Drew The complex where Robinson lived needed painting. Robinson — a helped grow Indianapolis based, software company Octiv (formerly resident, not a professional painter — offered to do the work cheaper. TinderBox). His focus at Loftus Robinson is on property acquisition, He recruited Loftus. They spent nights and weekends getting it done. leasing, and development opportunities. The profit they made helped finance their first project, now known as the Rockdale Office. Kyle Robinson A graduate of both the Rose-Hulman Insti- tute of Technology and the Indiana Uni- What has Loftus Robinson developed? versity School of Law — Indianapolis, Kyle Loftus and Robinson have undertaken a good number of multi- began his real estate development career million dollar developments since 2011. Here’s a quick summary but with Lauth Property Group. At Lauth, Kyle checkout their website for more detail: loftusrobinson.com. developed office and industrial properties, 1. 2011-2012: The Rockdale Office in Broad Ripple, 6334 Westfield working on several hundred million dollars Blvd., was a $1.5 million renovation for 9000 SF of office space. worth of projects throughout the country. 2. 2013: 702 N. Captitol was a true adaptive reuse project. The Before starting Loftus Robinson, Kyle was Vice President of Opera- 11,000 SF office took $1.7 million to renovate. The Indiana Cham- tions for Scott Jones’ robotics start-up, Precise Path Robotics. His ber of Commerce awarded Loftus Robinson and Rowland Design responsibilities at Loftus Robinson include investor relations, deal two Monumental Awards in 2015 for exemplary work in the interior structure, and operations. Source: LoftusRobinson.com design and architecture categories at 702 N Capitol. 3. 2014-2016: The 12-story J.F. Wild Building, 129 East Main, had Young enterprising entrepreneurs 54,000 SF, and cost $7 million. The exterior of the building has Drew Loftus and Kyle Robinson started out in entrepreneurship at been restored back to historic accuracy, and the interior is now young ages — Kyle selling walnuts, and Drew selling mailboxes. completely renovated. Building amenities include a new lobby, Drew’s family, his mother, a second-grade teacher in Fishers, and elevators, shared conference rooms, tenant lounge, and connected his father, a sales rep for Sam Adams beer, moved into a new subdivision parking. The building improvements were designed with creative, in Carmel. They needed a mailbox for their home and had a hard time progressive office users in mind. finding one. Drew saw an oppportunity. He was 9-years old. Drew’s father 4. 2015: The Switch is a $30-million dollar multi-family, retail, and helped him find a source, and each new neighbor got a proposal from office development in downtown Fishers. Recognized year after Drew for a mailbox. He continued the business through high school and year as one of the best places to live in the United States, Fish- even negotiated a contract with a garbage company to replace mailboxes ers has embarked on an effort to develop the area surrounding its its trucks hit. Drew said, “By kid standards, I was killing it. It taught me a downtown area, known as the Nickel Plate District. The Switch sits lot about business and customer service.” prominently in front of City Hall and is a short walk away from the Kyle Robinson is from Akron, IN, population 1,167. His father is a community amphitheater, library, park, and countless restaurants. purchasing manager at Pike Lumber Co., and his mother was a stay- It consists of 102 apartments, 30,000 SF office, 11,000 SF retail, at-home mom. Akron had a lot of walnut trees, and their nuts were a and a 425-car parking garage. nuisance for homeowners — but Kyle saw an opportunity. As a grade- Loftus Robinson opted, with a $100,000 grant from the Indi- schooler, he began collecting the troublesome nuts. He sold the nuts for ana Office of Energy Development, to install a unique generator fertilizer and sold the ground-up shells to sandblasters. Kyle estimates with a combined heat and power (CHP) system to power the facility. he gathered 10,000 pounds of walnuts before moving on to a computer- This makes The Switch a highly energy-efficient office building with repair business he started in high school. He ultimately scored a contract an advanced HVAC system. with the local phone company installing internet service for the company’s customers. 6 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk “We’re always looking to make our buildings more efficient, Team co-owner Dennis Reinbold shared, “Loftus Robinson has been which is better for everyone,” Robinson says, “It’s better for the one of the Indianapolis area’s top young commercial real estate compa- tenants, more profitable for us, and better for the environment. nies in recent years, and we are very pleased to have them back in 2017 From an operational standpoint, we work really hard to build an with our Indy 500 entry. Loftus Robinson has utilized our racing team’s energy efficient building, So we’re running energy models in our participation in the world’s greatest auto race to formulate strong rela- buildings before we build them to look at tradeoffs and to properly tionships with their business partners as well as developing new clients size equipment. right at the track.” Source: LoftusRobinson.com and IBJ “I think what we’re most excited about is utilizing cogeneration at hotels we build,” Robinson says. “They have heavy electrical loads and heavy night and day hot water loads, with showers, restaurants Scannell Properties and a lot of laundry. So utilities are a big line item in a hotel’s operat- As one of the country’s premier build-to-suit and project developers, ing budget, and we’re excited to build a bigger, but similar system for Scannell Properties prides itself on creating more than buildings: “We our Speedway hotel project.” build solutions that matter.” 5. 2017: Woodspring Suites, an extended stay, 122 room hotel, is Our history of successful commercial real estate development located at the Zionsville/Whitestown exit of Interstate 65. Positioned projects can be attributed to our leadership, expertise, client-focused in one of the fastest growing suburbs of Indianapolis, WoodSpring relationships and fiscal responsibility. Scannell Properties has completed Suites is part of Duke Realty’s Anson Master development. Wood- development projects in 44 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Spring Suites will serve the needs of existing medical office build- With a multidisciplinary, in-house team of experts, Scannell Proper- ings, retail, and distribution centers such as Amazon, Pop Weaver, ties has the capacity to assemble the right resources and talent to com- and Kenco, as well as contractors, insurance agencies, and new plete commercial real estate development projects of any size, sector businesses being developed. and location. Our turnkey approach — perfected over 25 years in busi- 6. 2017: Wilshaw, a Tapestry Collection hotel by Hilton, is at the most ness — ensures we bring efficiency and proven practices to every project. prominent location in the quickly growing Speedway corridor. In We remain flexible and adaptable to a client’s unique business needs. partnership with Scannell Properties, Loftus Robinson is develop- Proactive and thorough in site selection, Scannell Properties is ing a $40 million project including a full-service 126-room hotel, known for its expertise in navigating through both the due diligence and 90 luxury apartments, and 14,000 SF of retail space. Construc- entitlement process. We identify risks and opportunities early in the tion by Shiel Sexton begins this month with occupancy expected in development process and openly communicate important aspects of a Summer, 2018. project with the client throughout the entire process. The viability of a quality hotel in Speedway extends well beyond With trusted and long-standing key lender relationships and a large capacity events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wilshaw comprehensive understanding of capital markets, our finance experts will cater to travelers visiting nearby destinations including Allison guide acquisition and disposition strategies so we can provide the Transmission, Praxair, IUPUI, IU Health, Rolls-Royce, and Eskenazi most cost-effective solutions for our clients. Our design team develops Hospital. This location in Speedway is also well-suited to westside sustainable and cost-effective solutions for projects nationwide within business travelers and large capacity events in downtown Indianapo- all market sectors. lis. Patrons can walk to a variety of amenities on Main Street includ- Founded in 1990, Scannell Properties is headquartered in Indianap- ing Speedway Indoor Karting with its 1911 Grill, Big Woods Brewing olis, IN, with regional offices in Alexandria, VA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Company, Daredevil Brewery, the Foyt Wine Vault, the Indianapolis Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; and the San Francisco Bay area, CA, Motor Speedway Museum, and many more local restaurants. and is led by its founder and principal, Robert Scannell. Privately held and well-capitalized, Scannell Properties is uniquely positioned to design and deliver building solutions that address distinct development challenges and evolving customer needs. 70% of our business is from repeat clients. Robert Scannell Robert Scannell is President and Founder of Scannell Properties. Bob oversees all aspects of the company’s client services and build-to- suit developments. Bob’s vision for the company was to focus on build-to-suit leased projects with clients who would have a need for such projects on a repeat basis. These projects could be located anywhere in the US. His goal was to structure the company in such a way that a superior building could be delivered no matter where a particular project was to be located. That vision has resulted in the company doing over one billion in new development in 2016. The company Loftus Robinson, Scannell Properties and Dreyer and Reinbold Racing has built over 200 projects and has built them in 44 states and Canada Loftus Robinson and Scannell Properties joined Dreyer and Reinbold to date. Racing (DRR) for the 101st Indianapolis 500. The relationship between Prior to forming Scannell Properties, Bob was one of the partners of Loftus Robinson and DRR goes back to 2015, when they first partnered Duke Realty Investments prior to its restructuring as a REIT. As General for the “500.” Manager of the Indiana Division, he was in charge of all development, “Being an Indianapolis-based company, we felt it has been important leasing, and management of Duke’s operations in Indiana consisting to partner with another Indianapolis company, Dreyer & Reinbold Rac- of approximately 12 million square feet of Class A industrial and office ing — Kingdom Racing, in the famed Indy 500,” said Drew Loftus. “The space. New development volume averaged approximately $200 million Indianapolis Motor Speedway has served as a great backdrop for our per year. Source: ScannellProperties.com growth. We have enjoyed our relationship with Dennis [Reinbold] and his racing team. They have built a tremendous infrastructure to assist us Please note: The project information presented is based on development and our partners through the event.” concepts which are subject to change without notice. Speedway TownTalk December 2017 7 Public parking lots by Brock Brown

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This is the 67-space parking lot that the Wilshaw Project will build on. Speedway TownTalk Photo TownTalk Speedway The Wilshaw project was announced in 2015 with great celebration. Anna Buck, the owner of But as the project’s final plans were shared in 2017, business owners on Tolen’s Florist, has been in the Main Street expressed great concern. The main issue is parking. flower business over 30 years. She Chris Hill, the owner of Dawson‘s worked for the Tolen’s before buying Restaurant, welcomed me into his of- the store which has been on Main fice one morning as he was preparing Street since 1988. “I think we’ll be for the day. Pictures of his family are alright,” Anna said. “I have loyal cus- taped or tacked around the walls and tomers who found their way into the on a rail above his computer screen. shop even when there was a 30-foot As we talked, vendors delivered the hole in front of my front door for 4 needed fresh foods and supplies. months.” She feels as long as store Chris paid their invoices right then. employees park in their permitted Restaurants are a pay as you go busi- parking areas, there will be enough ness. Chris shared, “This year has parking spaces for customers. “The been the best year ever. We now have redevelopment has been a good over 140 lunch regulars and about thing. There are people from other 100 for dinner.” areas ordering from me now.” He was the first to start a busi- Frank VanOvermiren, owner of ness on Main Street because of the Fire Protection and Code Consul- redevelopment effort. Chris said, “In tants, LLC, shared that the initial Wilshaw development parking plan was December, 2005, you could shoot a for 500 cars, but it was cut in half. “The developers are now providing gun down Main Street and not worry the minimum number of spaces allowed, and the explanation as to why about hitting anything.“ When he learned about the vision of the new is based on the cost savings. The SRC apparently accepted the change.” Speedway Redevelopment Commission, he saw an opportunity. After Frank’s business has a national focus with few visitors coming to his meeting with town leaders and confirming how the redevelopment effort Speedway office on Main Street, but he is very concerned about the was going to be implemented, he decided to go for it. financial stress a lack of parking spaces will cause for his neighbors. He was good friends with John Bratton who owned the Main Street Shawn Leo moved building he considered buying for his restaurant. Chris shared, “John his barber shop from made a good deal for us to start the business. That was 11 years ago, Claremont to Speedway and everything that has been done regarding the redevelopment of in 2006. “I agreed to rent Main Street has been very positive. In fact it’s been awesome, but I’m this space without walking not sure what to do now. The parking lot across the street made my through it. I looked through business. Now it’s gone.” Chris explained his existing daily crowds need the window and knew it about 100 parking places within a 2.5 hour span. Those regular custom- would work. But it was a ers are already filling the restaurant with December reservations to beat hellhole in here! There ac- the crowds, but he is not sure where they will park. He said, “Without tually was a big hole in the parking availablilty, it will be a slow death.” Chris’ business definitely de- floor right under this bar- pends upon ber chair!” Shawn felt the a steady potential to grow his barber stream of business on Main Street in custom- Speedway was good, and ers. Other he had no trouble getting businesses the space ready for cus- on Main tomers. “I love it here, although when they dug up Main Street, not being Street will able to use my front door almost sunk me! Ladies dropped their hus- be affected bands off in the alley close to my back door. I made steps out of cinder by the park- blocks. Those 4 months felt like 2 years!” Shawn’s loyal customers kept ing space him going. “I’m not worried about the parking too much now. I’m good at change, but what I do, and folks keep coming back. I have some regular customers not as dra- who started with me in 1990.” Shawn did suggest that more ADA spaces matically. would be helpful. “60% of my customers are over 60.” Speedway TownTalk Photos 8 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk I walked down Main Street to visit Marie Hall. She invited me to sit in a comfortable chair which apparently was always positioned for visitors who want to discuss things with her. Her shop is called 3 Sisters and a Trunk. Marie has owned a Speedway business for 17½ years. Her first business was called “Etc.” and was located at 16th and Lynhurst for 14 of those years. She closed it when she turned 70 because she thought it was time. She quickly discovered it wasn’t and opened her current business 3½ years ago. Marie is an excellent conversationalist. Others visited while I was in the chair. Marie found a stool for one of them. It was Tim Gropp, the Ex- ecutive Director of The Speedway Redevelopment Commission. He had Businesses on the north end of Main Street brought her some parking permits, and, as we asked him some Wilshaw questions, he stayed to discuss them. Marie anticipates 18 months of pain with the construction. She thinks it won’t affect her business negatively, but she, like other owners on Main, are concerned about others. Main Street business owners argued against the adjusted plan with its reduced parking. Marie stated, “The first plan was good, the adjusted plan is not. We fought it until July. 6321 Crawfordsville Road next to I-465 317-757-2787 Now, it’s done.” Marie respects Tim Gropp and feels he is as transparent with the plans as he can be. She also feels he is doing all he can to minimize the construction pain. Tim has been working hard to find additional parking places. He and Wendell Walters, Speedway’s Public Works Director, are overseeing Dine in or the excavation and paving of new lots on Main Street. 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Source: speedwaytown.com 10 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk Speedway Property News Below is a rundown of current activity and recent sales in Speedway . These are the closed sales in 60-day and 6-month reports Sold In Speedway Over 7 homes are listed for sale 19 homes have closed sales The Last 12 Months now: Single family homes with within the last 60 days: 5222 Cunningham 4953 W 12th asking prices as listed below: High $240,000 5016 W 13th 1809 Ellen Dr High $174,900 Average $129,711 1759 Christopher Ln 651 Desoto Ln Average $133,671 Low $ 85,000 5116 W 15th 1742 Desoto Ln Low $ 95,000 5136 W 12th 6117 Maren Dr 74 homes have closed sales 2715 Fruitdale 5020 W 15th within the last 6 months: 5110 W 22nd 1138 Rosner Dr High $259,000 20 homes have sales in prog- Average $128,388 Thinking of buying or selling? ress. What they sold for has not Go with someone who knows been revealed yet, but here’s Low $55,000 the range of asking prices: Speedway: 317-381-1787!! High $159,000 Information supplied by: Average $124,899 Marvin Runge 317-966-7578 Hill & Associates Realtors Low $ 64,900 www.RealEstateofIndy.com Sharron Hill, Broker/Owner 317-402-9357 cell 2222 Cunningham Rd., Suite 3 Speedway, IN 46224

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Pay $30 to participate, and you receive: Saint Louis, Missouri area - A Color Coordinated Sweatshirt to associate with your charity. couldn’t be ignored. The - $10 goes to your charity. - FREE Shuttle Rides will take you to 12+ Bars. event has now expanded - Ridiculous Drink Specials at All 12+ Bars. into Tampa, Denver, Balti- - Experience an event that raises more money for LOCAL charity than any other pub crawl in the world! more, Austin, Dallas and - Experience Really Good Karma. (Like really good!) now Indianapolis! PARTICIPATING CHARITIES 1. Humane Society of Indianapolis - Teal Team We are expecting over 2. Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis - Blue Team 3. Back on My Feet Indianapolis - Navy Team 2,000 people to participate 4. Best Buddies Indiana / Young Professionals Council of Best Buddies and aim to raise more than Indiana - YPC - Purple Team 5. School on Wheels Indianapolis - Orange Team $25,000 through sign-ups 6. Cancer Support Community Central Indiana - White Team and sponsorships. So get 7. Second Helpings / First Course at Second Helpings - Green Team 8. Ronald McDonald House of Indiana Young Professionals Board - Red Team yourself, friends, and co- workers signed up for the To map out the bars you will be attending, visit www.12BarsOfCharity.com Indy 12 Bars of Charity! 12 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk This business listing and map are a work in progress. Businesses in Speedway Please e-mail additions and/or corrections to [email protected]. 1911 Grill 1067 Main St Command Center Inc 2310 Cunningham Rd B Goodwill Industries 6145 Crawfordsville Rd Leo’s Barber and Beauty 1500 Main St 25th Street Coin Laundry 6136 W 25th St Community Health Ntwk 1011 Main St 255 Goodyear Auto Svc Ctr 5970 Crawfordsville Rd Levy At IMS 4790 W 16th St 46222 500 Automotive Service 5258 Crawfordsville Rd Community Imaging 1011 Main St 130 Grace Beauty 5750 Crawfordsville Rd Lexington Green 2525 Parkwood Dr A & L Multiservices 6333 Hollister Dr C Community Med Check 1011 Main St 140 Grace Variety Store 5230 W 10th St Liberty Tax Service 5945 Crawfordsville Rd A A Salon & Spa 2820+18 N High School Rd Complete Family Dental 2955 N High School Rd Great Clips 5936 Crawfordsville Rd B Links Creative Alliance 4986 Ford St A Speed’s Great Stitches 5012 W 12th St Computer Overdrive 5240 Crawfordsville Rd Greenwood Law Office 5135 W 10th St Lockerbie Sq Cabinets 4350 W 10th St 46222 A2Z Logistics 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 703 Conkle Funeral Home 4925 W 16th St Grindstone Charley’s 5822 Crawfordsville Rd Long John Silvers 6021 Crawfordsville Rd Abound Wealth Strategies 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 905 Verizon Wireless 6321 Crawfordsville Rd E GSF Mortgage 5610Crawfordsville Rd1102 Los Patios 5750 Crawfordsville Rd C Accuquest Hearing Ctrs 5620 Crawfordsville Rd Q Cork Insurance Agency 4920 W 16th St Gutswear 4933 W 12th St Love’s Lawn Care Svc 1643 Beeler Ave Ace Cash Express 5841 Crawfordsville Rd 102 Corporate Square West 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 100 H&D Labor LLC 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 701 Lucas, Thomas D.D.S. 6211 W 30th St Adams Lawn Care 5835 Schoolwood Dr Cosmo Professor 6137 Crawfordsville Rd I H&R Block Tax Prep 5620 Crawfordsville Rd R Ludlow Realtors 3071 N High School Rd Advance America 5554 5912 Crawfordsville Rd Custom Hair Pieces 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 707 Handyman Connection 5610Crawfordsville Rd2301 Luebbert Enterprises 4601 W 16th St 46222 Advance Auto Parts 5636 Crawfordsville Rd CVS Pharmacy 2320 Cunningham Rd Hardees Restaurant 2525 N High School Rd Luna Beauty Salon 2822 N High School Rd Affordable Dentures 5945 Crawfordsville Rd J D&A Automotive 150 N Lynhurst Dr. Subway 5682 Crawfordsville Rd Lynhurst Apartments 1624 N Lynhurst Dr AJ’s Barber Shop 2804 N High School Rd D1 Sports 6331 Crawfordsville Rd Heaven Sent Day Care 5242 Crawfordsville Rd MAB Paints 5841 Crawfordsville Rd Finkelmeier Law LLC 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 2302 Dallara, LLC 1201 Main St Heritage Crystal Clean 3970 W 10th St 46222 MAC & Co 1837 N Norfolk Rd Alliance Insurance Agcy 4912 W 16th St Daredevil Brewery 1151 Main St Hermitage Apartments 2234 Hermitage Way Main Attraction Antq Mall 1450 Main St Allison Transmission 1 Allison Way Dawson’s On Main 1464 Main St Hibbett Sports 5850 Crawfordsville Rd Main Street Events 1201 Main St Altered Ego Salon 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 2404 Daycare 5528 Meadowood Dr Hill & Assoc. Realtors 2222 Cunningham Rd 3 Mnged Mechanical Svcs 4018 W 10th St 46222 American Coastal Dist 1646 Gerrard Ave Dehmel & Associates 2222 Cunningham Rd Home Improvements 1839 Auburn St Marathon Petroleum 1304 Olin Ave 46222 American Family Ins 1506 Main St Denny’s Restaurant 6241 Crawfordsville Rd Hoosier Penn Oil 1501 Polco St 46222 Maria E. Howard MSW 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 101 American Family Ins 6128 W 25th St Dentistry of Indiana 2727 N High School Rd Hope Haven Psych 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 200 Marion Cty Div Fam Rscs 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 500 Anderson Clinic 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 103 Dewalt Service Center 5999 Crawfordsville Rd Huff Properties 1414 Main St Kahn Pediatric Dentristry 6211 W 30th St D A Naus Counseling Svc 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 101 Digital Heritage 2021 N Lynhurst Dr Tacos and Tequila 1502 Main St Marriott 6315 Crawfordsville Rd Anytime Fitness 5748 Crawfordsville Rd Dirt Stripper Car Wash 4980 Crawfordsville Rd Humana Marketpoint Ink 5926 Crawfordsville Rd A Mary Kay Cosmetics 2020 Cunningham Rd Appearances Styling Sln 1602 N Lynhurst Dr Discovery Group 2518 N Lynhurst Dr ICAN 5610 Crawfordsville Rd Mattress Firm Inc 21001 6014 Crawfordsville Rd Applebee’s 5664 Crawfordsville Rd Div of Family Resources 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 500 IMS Hall of Fame Musm 4790 W 16th St 46222 Bigelow Lawn&Tree Svc 6021 Cadillac Dr Apricot Orthodontics 2905 N High School Rd DMJ Industrial Contrctrs 4050 W 10th St 46222 IMS LLC 4790 W 16th St 46222 McArthur’s Lawn Service 6136 Elaine St Arby’s 5950 Crawfordsville Rd Dollar General 2310 Cunningham Rd IMS Productions 4555 W 16th St 46222 McClain-Matthews Ins 6329 Hollister Dr Arch Eyebrows 6137 Crawfordsville Rd E Dollar Tree 5926 Crawfordsville Rd A Indepdnt Resdtl Mgmt 5610Crawfordsville Rd2303 McDonald’s 6155 Crawfordsville Rd AT & T Prime Comm 5841 Crawfordsville Rd 101 Donatos Pizza 5620 Crawfordsville Rd A IN Christian Psych Resce 6337 Hollister McGilvery’s Pub & Eatery 3009 N High School Rd Auto Tech 1302 Main St Dotlich Inc 1111 Polco St 46222 Indiana Mentor Day Svcs 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 800 MCL Cafeteria 6002 Crawfordsville Rd Avenue 5838 Crawfordsville Rd Doug’s Barber Shop 4517 W 16th St 46222 IU Healthcare Association5610 Crawfordsville Rd Merit Dental 6211 W 30th St B & W Plumbing 2101 Cunningham Rd Dreamscape Lndscpng 4021 W 10th St 46222 IN State Nurses Assoc. 2915 N High School Rd 1 Metro 317 5000 Crawfordsville Rd B. Erin Designs, LLC 1038 Main St 2 Dr U’s Hues Painting 1724 Ellen Dr Indy Body Werks 5244 Crawfordsville Rd Mid-America Clin Labs 1011 Main St Baba Ice Cream 140 Ingomar St 46241 Eagle Creek Court Apts 2148 Augusta Dr Indy Powder Coating 4300 W 10th St 46222 Midtown Mental Health 5610 Crawfordsville Rd Barbecue & Bourbon 1414 Main St Eagle Finance Company 5828 Crawfordsville Rd A Indy Screen Print 4014 W 10th St Ms. B’s Sweet Supplies 6124 W 25th St Bath & Body Works 5820 Crawfordsville Rd Eagle Lake Landing Apts 2054 High Eagle Trail INDY/FLAT Tax LLC 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 912 Mug & Bun Drive In 5211 W 10th St Best Nails 6137 Crawfordsville Rd EAZ Labor LLC 5610Crawfordsville Rd1103 INDYCAR, LLC 4551 W 16th St 46222 Mug & Bun Pizza 5209 W 10th St Big Lots 6121 Crawfordsville Rd Economy Realtors 4916 W 16th St Inner Beauty 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 1700 Multi Svcs Los 3 Hermns 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 601 Big Red Liquors 5959 Crawfordsville Rd Ed Carpenter Racing 1255 Main St Insure One 5945 Crawfordsville Rd B My Sister’s Place 1330 N Main St Big Woods 1002 Main St Empire Beauty School 5750 Crawfordsville Rd A Mean Maxine 1604 N Lynhurst Dr ND Prints 921 N Lynhurst Dr Billi Auto Repair 5701 Crawfordsville Rd El Rodeo ReStaurant 2606 N High School Rd Jill’s Little Red Hair Hse 1715 Winton Ave Noah’s Westside Animal 6136 Crawfordsville Rd Blume & Blume 4352 W 10th St 46222 El Tax Latino 2816 N High School Rd Jimmy Johns Subs 5945 Crawfordsville Rd H Number One Chinese 5808 Crawfordsville Rd BMWC Constuctors 3970 W 10th St 46222 Environmental Mgmt 5610Crawfordsville Rd1500 Jireh 5250 W 10th St Oak Street Health 5926 Crawfordsville Rd B Bobbi Jones Daycare 5080 W 15th St Extra Space Storage 6231 Crawfordsville Rd JMG Products 1729 Norfolk St One Shot Pest Control 6042 Schoolwood Dr Bobbie Bose Prop Mgr 1915 MacArthur Ln Eye Center of Indiana 5912 W 16th St Joli Hair Company Inc 5668 Crawfordsville Rd B One Main Financial 5945 Crawfordsville Rd E Bradley Financial 4922 W 16th St Eyes By India 5936 Crawfordsville Rd A Jones Concrete 2024 Cunningham Rd Opportunity Day Preschl 5110 W 14th St Brick and Belle LLC 3365 N CR 950 E 46112 F P & C Consultants 1520 Main St Jordan Fish & Chicken 5841 Crawfordsville Rd O’Reilly’s Pub 1552 Main St 101 Brickyard Builders 1829 Cunningham Rd Fade to Win 925 N Lynhurst Dr Joseph T. Hudson DDS 2840 N High School Rd Paintman Auto Body 4000 W 10th St 46222 Brickyard Crossing 4400 W 16th St. 46222 Fall Creek Counseling 5610Crawfordsville Rd2401 JP General Construction 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 602 Pam’s Pit Stop Pizza 5250 W 16th St Brickyard Flats 2729 Embassy Row Famous Soda and Candy 1538 Main St JPMorgan Chase Bank 2302 Cunningham Rd Papa Murphy’s Pizza 5945 Crawfordsville Rd I Brockton Corp., LLC 1625 Whitcomb Ave Famous Tomato 5002 W 10th St JPMorgan Chase Bank 5253 W 16th St Patty’s Beauty Shop 5877 Nash Ln Bubbas Hot Rod Shop 1330 Main St Far Out Freds LLP 40 Northgrew Pkwy 46112 JPMorgan Chase Bank 3001 N High School Rd Payless Shoe Store 5840 Crawfordsville Rd B Buffalo Wild Wings 6129 Crawfordsville Rd A/B Fast Fast Tax Services 6333 Hollister Dr Juncos Racing Inc 4401 Gillman St Petco Animal Supplies 6020 Crawfordsville Rd Burger King 6337 Crawfordsville Rd Fast Track Phys Therapy 5641 Crawfordsville Rd K T Nails 5841 Crawfordsville Rd Physical Therapy 1011 Main St Canton Express 5945 Crawfordsville Rd G Fifth Third Bank 5914 Crawfordsville Rd Karen Moench 5923 Elaine St Pinewood Village Apts 5402 N Norfolk Way Carnicera & Taquera La Campos 6150 W 25th St Finish Line 5840 Crawfordsville Rd E Karen Woolery 5950 Buick Dr PitStop Liquors 4948 Crawfordsville Rd Century 21 Realtors 5000 Crawfordsville Rd Firestone Tire and Svc 5814 Crawfordsville Rd Kenneth O. Weiss Arch 1619 Norfolk St Pizza Hut 6111 Crawfordsville Rd Charlie Brown’s 1038 Main St Fiscal Tax Company 5718 Crawfordsville Rd Kent Lamb Attny at Law 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 709 PNC Bank 5300 Crawfordsville Rd Check Smart 5960 Crawfordsville Rd Fisher Apartments 5125 W 10th St Kentucky Fried Chicken 5890 Crawfordsville Rd Popcheff & Dinn, LLP 5023 W 16th St Chicago’s Pizza 6321 Crawfordsville Rd C,D Flanner & Buchanan 2950 N High School Rd King Shots Photography 1610 Auburn St Praxair Distribution Inc 1400 Polco St 46222 Chicas Beauty Salon 1007 N Lynhurst Dr Foyt Wine Vault, LLC 1182 Main St Kohls Department Store 5660 Crawfordsville Rd Praxair Surface Tech 1500 Polco St 46222 Chipolte 6321 Crawfordsville Rd F Francine Bond Agency 2915 N High School Rd 8 Konrad Davis Constctn 2051 Gerrard Ave Pride Academy Daycare 5570 Crawfordsville Rd Choate Realty & Consltg 5316 W 16th St G&M Tax and Accounting 3059 N High School Rd Kroger Foods 5718 Crawfordsville Rd Pride Academy Daycare 5615 W 22nd St Chop Chop Barber Shop 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 910 GameStop 725 5816 Crawfordsville Rd K’s Corner Shop 5236 Crawfordsville Rd B Priority Engineering 4024 W 10th St 46222 Chris’s Barber Shop 5236 Crawfordsville Rd Get Go 6311 Crawfordsville Rd KT Nails II 6321 Crawfordsville Rd B Priority Press 4026 W 10th St 46222 Circle K 2540 N High School Rd Gift Expressions 1506 Main St Lakeview Village Apts 1130 Norfolk St Puppy Pit Stop 2101 Cunningham Rd A Clarke & Deakyne LLC 5610 Crawfordsville Rd Cricket Wireless 5854 Crawfordsville Rd Lamb Excavating LLC 2045 N Auburn St Purdue University 5610Crawfordsville Rd705 Cloud City Vapor Lounge 923 N Lynhurst Dr GNC Nutritional Center 5904 Crawfordsville Rd Larry’s Lawn Care 5101 W 11th St Q Cleaners 6137 Crawfordsville Rd Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 5000 W 25th St Metro PCS 5668 Crawfordsville Rd A Laundry & Tan Conn 6129 Crawfordsville Rd C Queen Nails 5668 Crawfordsville Rd C Speedway TownTalk December 2017 13 A B C D E F G H I Lawndale Ave Elaine St Elaine St Gustafson Park Moller Rd W 30th St W 30th St W 30th St W 30th St Consulate Ct Consulate Ln

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High School Rd W 29th Pl Hollister Dr Hollister Dr Hollister Dr Shirley Dr

Embassy Row Patton Dr Wheeler Hollister Dr Maren Dr Maren Dr Elem

Hickorywoodwood Ct Hickory- Moller Rd School Dr Ln MacArthur

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Vinewood Dr School Dr Fruitdale Ave Falcon Dr. Meadowood Fredonia Rd Park Beauport Rd W 26th St Cagle Ln Meadowood Dr Meadowood Dr Lynhurst Dr Meadowood Dr Philwood Dr Meadowood Dr Schoolwood Dr Vinewood Schoolwood Dr Brewster Dr Coca Cola Distribution Dr Maplewood Dr W 25th St Maplewood Dr Maplewood Dr W 25th St W 25th St Shaw Ave Auburn St Allison St Gerrard Ave Meyers Ave W 25th St W 25th St Speedway Crawfordsville Rd Speedway Speedway Trail Public Library High School W 24th St Fisher Ave McCray St Redevelopment Fire Station 3 2 1 (proposed) #2 McCray St

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Speedway Ct Georgetown Rd Hermitage Way Charleston St White Oaks Rd Shopping Ct Hermitage Nalon Ct Fair Oaks Cunningham Grand Prix Dr Center Allison Elem Baxter Dr Sumter St High School Rd Nalon DrAugusta Dr N Crawfordsville Rd Eagleview Dr

Augusta Dr E Woolco Ln W 22nd St W 22nd St Auburn St Fisher Ave Winton Ave Cole St Cord St Main St

Nalon Ln Cannon Ct

White Horse Rd Indianapolis Eagleview Ct (Hulman Memorial Way) W 21st St Speedway Dr W 22nd St Gerrard Ave W 21st St 20th Ct Allison St W 21st St HighEagle Trail Motor Speedway

Patton Dr W 20th St Runaway Bay Ln Runaway Dr Clark Rd MacArthur Ln MacArthur Eisenhower

Parsons Dr High School Rd Brickyard Foyt Dr Crossing W 20th St W 20th St Golf Course Speedway Dr Winton Ave Newby Georgetown Rd Auburn St Pocono Fisher Ave Dr Mesa N Cunningham Elem Sachs Speedway Trail Dr

Pocono Christopher Norfolk St

Apache 5 4 Wells Mesa S Ellen Dr Beeler Ave 5 4 (proposed) Speedway Dr

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Ward Dr B St Norfolk

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Cadillac Dr Biltmore Ave W 16th St W 16th St W 16th St W 16th St

W 16th St Polco St Winton Ave

Border of Town of Speedway St. Olin Ave High School Rd Allison Worth St

Christopher Auburn St 6 School W 15th St W 15th St Main St

6 W 15th St Speedway Trail W 15th St Mickley Ave (proposed) Leonard Town Hall Park Police W 14th St W 14th St Portsmouth Fire Station Speedway Junior W 13th St Praxair Norfolk Cir Nester St Historic High & Fisher Main St

Whitcomb Ave Redevelopment Elem Winton Ave W 12th St Loy St Marathon Olin Ave

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Speedway Quicksilver Artisans 1992 Gerrard Ave Speedway Automotive 5232 Crawfordsville Rd WWTP  Rainbow 5846 Crawfordsville Rd Speedway Baptist Dycre 2986 Moller Rd State Farm Insurance 2824 N High School Rd Three Sisters & a Trunk 1434 Main St

Real Property Mgmt 2222 Cunningham Rd 2 Speedway Chiropractic 1608 N Lynhurst Dr Strategic Materials 4040 W 10th St 46222 Tickets on the Q LLC 1612 N Lynhurst Dr

Rebcor, Inc DBA UPS 6137 Crawfordsville Rd F Speedway Family Phys 1011 Main St 110 Studio 500 Hair & Nail 1246 Winton Ave TNT Fireworks 5824 Crawfordsville Rd Red’s Hair Studio 5610Crawfordsville Rd606 Speedway Gas LLC 5259 W 10th St Studio 933 933 N Lynhurst Dr Tolen’s Florist 1534 Main St Reese Custom Art 931 N Lynhurst Dr Speedway Gas LLC 4743 W 16th St 46222 Sunoco Gas Station 5208 W 10th St Turb & Diesel Inj Co 101 Gasoline Alley 46222 RJ Sears Investment Grp 4918 W 16th St Speedway Indoor Karting 1067 Main St Sunseekers Plus 2310 Cunningham Rd Turn 2 Indy 3805 W 16th St Robert A Oneal Agency 5322 W 16th St Speedway Industrial Park 4022 W 10th St 46222 Susan Callanhan,LCSW 5610Crawfordsville Rd605 Union Jack Resturant 6225 W 25th St Robert Lutz at Law 5026 Crawfordsville Rd Speedway Indstrl Supply 2915 N High School Rd T J Maxx 5660 Crawfordsville Rd B United States Auto Club 4910 W 16th St Roland Manor Retrment 6038 W 25th St Speedway Legacy Inn 1829 Cunningham Rd Taco Bell 6215 Crawfordsville Rd V.P. Insurance Co. 5004 W 16th St Ron’s Home & Hardware 1184 Main St Speedway Podiatry 5388 W 10th St Taco’s 46 3089 N High School Rd Veterinary Specialty Care 6136 Crawfordsville Rd Roxy’s Rocks 1038 Main St Speedway Pools 1015 N Lynhurst Dr Tandy Leather Company 3019 N High School Rd Walton Legal Clinic 5610Crawfordsville Rd 1200 Ruby Lee DDS 2840 N High School Rd Speedway Properties 1708 Georgetown Rd Taxback Corp. of Spdwy 1430 Main St WDTI TV/Daystar 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 702 Rue 21 1457 5840 Crawfordsville Rd C Speedway Termite &Pest 5002 W 16th St T-Mobile 6137 Crawfordsville Rd D Westside Garden Plaza 8616 W Tenth St. Runaway Bay Apts 2030 Runaway Bay Dr Speedway Town Press 1432 Main St TCM International Inst 6337 Hollister Dr Weston Counseling Inc 5610 Crawfordsville Rd 710 Sally Beauty Supply 5916 Crawfordsville Rd Speedway TownTalk 1625 Whitcomb Ave Templin Real Estate 4854 W 24th St White Castle 5910 Crawfordsville Rd Salon 91 Hair Designs 5610Crawfordsville Rd901 Speedway Trphy &Clock 4909 W 14th St Top Choice 5610 Crawfordsville Rd Wideformat Service Slns 5880 Cadillac Dr Sear’s Outlet Store 6022 Crawfordsville Rd Speedway United Meth 5011 W 16th St The Legend @Speedway 2202 Fair Oaks Dr Wilcox Environmental 1552 Main St 100 Sharon’s Day Care 5101 W 11th St Sprint 5945 Crawfordsville Rd F The Little Clinic of IN 5718 Crawfordsville Rd Wilcox Mgt. Corp., Inc. 1826 Georgetown Rd Smith & Bradley 6132 Schoolwood Dr Sprint 5828 Crawfordsville Rd B The Pizza Joint 6144 W 25th St Wings & Kabob 5812 Crawfordsville Rd Smith, JC Agency 2915 N High School Rd 10 SRS-2 Inc 1201 Main St St The Voom Room 1402 Main St Yogulatte 1032 Main St A Smoker Friendly 5821 Crawfordsville Rd Staffmax 5620 Crawfordsville Rd Thornton’s Gas 5760 Crawfordsville Rd Young America Ins 5999 Crawfordsville Rd Firehouse Subs 5841Crawfordsville Rd104 Stanford Apartments 1815 Foyt Dr Thornton’s Gas 5310 W 10th St Your Chimney Sweep 2136 Cord St Speed Bakery 3089 N High School Rd A Starbucks 6321 Crawfordsville Rd A 14 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk During the run of Winterlights, The Garden and IMA Galler- 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3326 | 317-923-1331 ies will close at 4 p.m. daily. The Museum & Garden Shop Newfields https://discovernewfields.org/ and The Café will remain open throughout the evening. the season and will be open of hot chocolate or apple cider— Lilly Deputy Director for Horticul- Christmas and New Year’s Day. with spiked options available for ture and Natural Resources. “Af- Explore The Garden with more adults—and a special Newfields ter traveling the world to see the than one million multi-colored beer from Taxman Brewing Com- best of the best, we’ve reimag- lights and 80 foot trees wrapped pany. Warm your hands by the fire ined and expanded our annual to the ends of each tiny branch. and make your own s’more provid- celebration of the season into a Breathe in the crisp, winter air ed by local Girl Scouts, or continue spectacular and glowing tribute to filled with the scent of evergreens your journey with treats to go. The Garden and, especially, our and campfires. Marvel at the cho- Whether you are looking for towering, historic trees. There’s reographed Landscape of Light on an impressive date night, an activ- never been anything like this in Begin a tradition at Newfields the Lilly House lawn and stroll gar- ity for visiting family or a seasonal Indiana before.” with Winterlights, a specially den pathways, nestled amongst adventure for kids, Winterlights Winterlights will run twice designed, walk-through outdoor trees glowing with color. Listen to provides a one-of-a-kind experi- nightly at 5 and 7 p.m. throughout lights experience through Jan. 7. your favorite seasonal songs as ence for all ages. the holiday season. This dazzling nighttime experience lights dance to the music. “We are so excited to wel- will run nightly (except Mondays*) Save 20 percent by purchasing your tickets While strolling through Win- come everyone to Winterlights,” online at DiscoverNewfields.org. Newfields at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. throughout terlights indulge in a warm cup said Jonathan Wright, The Ruth members receive additional discounts and exclusive access to this experience.

The transformation of The Garden was designed by Tres Fromme of 3Fromme Design. Fromme was inspired by the ornate ironwork featured on Newfields’ historic Woodstock bridge gates. This scrollwork dates back to the early days of the Lilly estate and will be a reoccurring motif, incorporated into the fanciful Winter Winds entrance portal and floating, glowing snowflakes.

Map of the Winterlights Walk Gardens of Light Arrival a. Warm welcome Christmas Crossing b. Crystal Cove Arrival h c. Poinsettia Path c Christmas Crossing b d. Snowflake Bridge d e. Frosted Forest a e Gardens of Light f. Landscape of Light f h. Christmas Lilly House The Winter Wonderland i. Whimsical Terrace k j. Ice Storm Walk Winter Wonderland k. Polar Vertex j i Want to be a part of the magic this holiday season? f Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and large groups. Email [email protected] if interested. Speedway TownTalk December 2017 15 Winterlights will continue some of the IMA’s most beloved holiday traditions. At its heart will be the historic Lilly House, filled with sparkling decorations and beautiful floral displays that continue the Christmas at Lilly House tradition started in 1971. Karl Unnasch’s whimsical 50-foot-tall tree of toys, Playtime in Indy, returns in a brand new location surrounded by giant Whimsy Trees, perfect for a family photo. Every Tuesday in Decem- ber, Santa Claus will join in the fun with a special appearance.

Enjoy other seasonal celebrations at Newfields this winter: 1. Family Day: MadeIN - Dec 2 - Activites from 11:30 to 3:00 2. Screening of Polar Express at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2. 3. Monster Drawing Rally , Dec. 10, 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Sun King Brewing. Grab a pint and watch local artists create original works of art, available for $35. Proceeds to ARTx programming.

ooking for the perfect gift this Elder Greenhouse. Create your Lholiday season? Find some- own wreath, paper glitterhouses thing for everyone or evergreen on your list at kissing ball to Newfields’ annual add a personal Holiday Hulla- touch to your baloo shopping holiday décor. event on Dec . 7, Or, give the gift featuring trunk of Newfields shows in The all year long Museum & Gar- with an annual den Shop. Mem- membership, bers receive a 20 which offers percent discount free general all day long. Interested in a hand- admission, discounts on programs, made gift? Sign up for a hands- invitations to exclusive preview on workshop in the Madeline F. events and more. 16 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk About a month later she sheets around the inside of Max Beaver’s Motor Tales called me again. “You’re not the fenders and grill. (I suppose gonna believe this! My car they help repel critters, but be sure With the onset of cold mornings technician. A few minutes later the wouldn’t start again this morning. to remove them before driving.) these last few days, I recall the tech came looking for me. My husband went out and looked rush of business as a mechanic “You gotta see this!” under the hood. My little friend when winter approached . Let me explain to you what was back. Chewed three of my a service manager likes to hear wires in two.” Not long ago, at this time from his technicians. Phrases “You fire the cat?” I asked. of the year, we were replac- like “Wish they were all that “No, but I called my insurance ing batteries, flushing radi- easy,” or “That one’s company, and they are sending ators and installing new done, what’s next?” Not: out an adjustor. I told him this was thermostats, mounting “You gotta see this,” or not the first time this had hap- snow tires, performing “Worst one I ever saw,” pened, and he said to get a copy 3. Hedge Apples (Osage Orange) tune-ups and adjust- but, ”You’re not gonna of my bill, and he would add it to around the foundation walls is ing carburetors. Those believe this!” or “You his estimate to reimburse you.” thought to repel mice as well who waited much longer gotta see this!” short- After her car was repaired as some insects. Leave them might need a jump start ens our careers. she came to my office and shared whole and use them while or a tow-in. “Okay, what do I some advice the insurance ad- green. Discard them when Business also flourished have to see?” juster had given her. I have made they start to brown. at the car dealerships where you “There are no spark plug his advice part of my routine to 4. Use steel wool to pack around could get a new car with elec- wires on this motor!” prepare for winter. cutouts for vents or lines tronic ignition, fuel injection and “I gotta see this”, I agreed. 1. If you store your pet’s food in around your foundation. Keep front wheel drive. Some even had We walked out to the lot the garage, make sure it is in place with spray foam. maintenance free batteries. As we where the tow driver had un- in a metal container with a 5. Keep the seals on the bot- lamented that all this new technol- loaded it. There were no spark tight fitting lid. Just rolling the toms of your garage doors in ogy was going to put the mechanic plug wires, just the wire ends on sack tight or keeping it in a good shape. out of business, the phone would the coils. Close examination of plastic tote is an invitation to ring, and another stranded motor- those ends clearly showed tiny a critter party. If you have any tips for preparing ist was calling for a tow truck. bite marks and little gray shreds 2. If you are storing your vehicle for winter, pass them along, and I was the service manager at of spark plug wire crumbs every- in the garage for an extended we will share them with readers. Don Sisk Pontiac. It wasn’t just the where. Some critter had eaten the period, leave the hood open wires off her car. In the corner of Happy Motoring! older cars that were letting people and place cling free dryer [email protected] down. Nothing upsets a customer the engine compartment we found more than having a new car that the beginning of a nest made out wouldn’t start. I took a call one of wall insulation, and there was Since 1988, you have hired our family to keep your morning from a lady with a brand a pile of dry cat food behind that. automobile as safe and reliable as possible! Thank you! new Grand Am. A very busy critter had taken up “We’ve had this car less than residence under the hood. The cat a month! I drove it about a week. must have gone on vacation, too. D&A Auto We parked it in a heated garage The technician replaced the and left on a two-week vacation. missing wires and started the When we returned late yesterday, engine. It ran fine. I went to find I went to the garage, and my new her salesman. She had already car would not start!” called him, and he, too, had told I apologized for the problem her to give the service depart- and assured her we would have ment a chance to fix her car. Now a tow truck pick up her car within I had to call her and tell her that the hour. the damage to her car was not “Great. Have him tow me a covered by her warranty. I thought, new one, I don’t want this one! I’ll just call her and say, “You gotta Terry Josh L. Josh F. And let me talk to my salesman, I see this!” or maybe, “How’s your Andy & Angie just want my money back.” cat?” Instead, I went to the Gen- I asked her if we could send eral Manager’s office and related our shuttle for her and get her the events to him. “Call her, and tell her what a loaner car. The repairs would With 30 years of qualit y service, we know how to do it all. Plus, be covered by warranty, and she happened to her car. Explain it is our repairs and services are warrantied for 36 months / 36,000 miles. could probably pick her car up by not a warranty repair, but tell her late afternoon. we will write off her invoice as a 150 N. Lynhurst Dr. “Alright, but I still want to talk goodwill adjustment.” I did as he said, but I got the 317-247-5553 to my salesman.” Hours: I sent the shuttle, dispatched feeling she didn’t believe me. She a tow truck, and warned the sales- picked her car up, and said we Mon-Fri 7 to 5 man. Her car got there in about probably just did it because it was an hour and was assigned to a a lemon. Drop off your car for service and ask about our free shuttle service. Speedway TownTalk December 2017 Library Board Meeting 17 www.speedway.lib.in.us Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 pm The Library will be closed December 23, 24 and 25. The public is invited to attend. The Library will close at noon on December 30. Speedway Library The Library will be closed on January 1. 317-243-8959 For all ages: For adults: For Teens: For Youth: Adult Craft Club Monday Story Time Tuesday, December 12 at 6 pm Kids ages 3 and up are invited to Join us each month as we learn to join us for stories at the library! create fun and unique crafts! All are welcome and you don’t need Monday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 pm any experience with crafting to join! This month we will be creating Monday, Dec. 18 at 6:00 pm calendars! Class size is limited so registration is required. Please call Tuesday Toddler Time or see the front desk to register. A program for toddlers (ages 4 and younger) and their caregivers at the Speedway Public Library. Dur- ing this 20 minute session, children will be introduced to books through stories, play, and song at the library.

Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 10:00 am Teen Book Discussion Thurs., Dec. 21 from 4-7 pm Friends’ Holiday Party The Little Prince Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 10:00 am Patrons of ALL AGES are wel- by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 pm come to join us as we learn Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 10:00 am It’s ho-ho-holiday time once Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:00 pm about different technology. again at the Speedway Library! Join us for a book discussion on This project is made possible Join the Friends for some holiday this novella originally published in by a grant from the U.S. Insti- Kid’s Craft fun! There will be tree decorating, 1943. In this tale, the narrator is tute of Museum and Library Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 pm an entertaining show presented a pilot who crashes in the desert Services, administered by Join Miss Wendy for a fun festive by Adzooks Puppets, and a visit and meets a small mysterious boy. the Indiana State Library. craft. Kids ages 5–12 are wel- from the man in red himself — Don’t forget to stop by the circula- come. Registration recommended. Santa Claus! Plus, the added treat tion desk to pick up a copy! of fresh donuts and juice or milk! Canned food donations will gladly be accepted! Teen DIY: Scribble Bots Mon, Dec. 18 at 4:30 pm Join us as we make fun scribble bot robots! This Google Drive Class program is open to teens in grades 7-12. Free snacks and drinks will be provided!

6136 W 25th Street, Speedway Drop off your laundry for us to do or DIY. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 6 pm Open daily from 7 am until 9 pm; 317-567-3440 Come and learn all about the Detergent, softener, bleach and laundry bags available. basics of Google Drive and its LEGO Club 25th street coin laundry coupon document services. Patrons must Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 pm Bring in this coupon for a FREE have a Gmail account and basic For ages 6 and up Join us for a LEGO “block party” at the library! All you 10 FL OZ bottle of detergent. internet/computer skills to attend. need to bring is your imagination. Build something One coupon per guest per visit. Void if copied, scanned, or altered. Registration is requested. Must be related to our monthly theme or create something of your own design. All creations will be photographed a Speedway Library cardholder. and posted on the library’s Facebook page and some Please call or stop in to register. will be displayed in the library. 18 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk Speedway Parks

I’m looking for Volunteers! You can join the new Speedway Parks Volunteer Program and be a part of keeping our programs running smoothly and our parks beautiful. Call now to help in the Spring: 317-246-4125, or [email protected].

Make a payment towards planting your “Family Tree”as a Christmas gift. We will be replacing over 100 Emerald Ash trees that have to be removed due to Emerald Ash borer IMS Partners with United Way damage. Call Tammmy Smith at 317-246-4125 or email tsmith@ with “United Way Mondays” speedwayin.gov to put in your By Indianapolis Motor Speedway “family tree.” There’s even more reason to aged to take advantage of shorter $250 is the total tree & honorary plaque donation, but we are happy attend the spectacular Lights at the lines and the chance to donate to to take partial payments over time. Brickyard holiday display this year, families in need through United Way with $5 of every admission fee on on Mondays. Monday evenings supporting United “We fight for our children to have Way of Central Indiana. a better education and for our strug- Lights at the Brickyard runs gling families to gain financial stabil- through Dec. 30 at the Indianapolis ity, but we don’t win this fight alone,” Motor Speedway and features 2.5 said Ann D. Murtlow, president and million bright lights in festive holiday CEO of United Way of Central Indi- displays on an expanded route that ana . “With supportive partners like stretches over 2 miles through the the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS infield and crosses the iconic with the generosity of the visitors to Yard of Bricks. In celebration of Unit- Lights at the Brickyard on ‘United ed Way’s 100th anniversary, Lights Way Mondays,’ we inch closer to at the Brickyard will include a United tackling the toughest problems our Way light display. neighbors face, especially during the “We’re proud to partner with holiday season.” United Way of Central Indiana to In 2017-2018, United Way of Central Indiana celebrates its 100th anniver- Speedway Stats provide guests an opportunity to sary . Visit uwci .org to learn more . -- Data from city-data.com -- support their fellow Hoosiers during Speedway was incorporated in 1926. Land area= 4.75 square acres. the holiday season,” IMS President J. For more information on Lights Douglas Boles said. “As our friends at the Brickyardor to purchase a In 2014: at United Way are celebrating their Speedy Pass for even faster access, The population was 12,101. visit IMS.com/Lights. 63.1% White, 100th birthday, this is the perfect 20.5% Black, time to remind everyone of the vital United Way of Central Indiana 8.1% Hispanic, services they provide to so many indi- fights for the education, financial 4.8 % Two or More Races stability, health and basic needs of all 2.6% Asian viduals and families.” .7% Native Hawaiian, American Indian, or other race In its debut last year, Lights at people in Central Indiana by creating, the Brickyard received rave reviews managing and investing resources in Median age = 35.2 years old. 46.6% Male; 53.4% Female from thousands of visitors who experi- sustainable solutions to our com- enced the colorful light displays and munities’ most stubborn barriers to In 2015: enjoyed the chance to cross the Yard self-sufficiency. United Way invites all The median income was $37,015 per household. members of our community to LIVE Median house value: $119,193. of Bricks in a personal vehicle. The at- Median monthly gross rent: $721 traction is open from 6-9 p.m. Sunday UNITED by giving, advocating and vol- through Thursday and from 6-10 p.m. unteering to improve lives in Central In 2016: Friday and Saturday. Fans are encour- Indiana. Cost of Living index in Speedway: 88.7 Cost of Living index US Average: 100 Speedway TownTalk December 2017 19 Speedway Leader: Jeffrey Matthews good at basketball though,” he “For me, the town was familiar. tain a home on their own,” says adds with a laugh. I knew the school system well, Matthews. “We’ve lost too many His father got into real estate and the move felt comfortable.” wonderful people this way.” Mat- development, and not long after His 15-year-old daughter now thews recognizes that the chal- Matthews began his studies at In- attends Speedway High School, lenges of expanding the town’s diana State University, his parents where she is benefiting from the housing options are great, but he moved to Florida. “My dad found high-quality classes, especially maintains a constant pursuit of lots of real estate opportunities, advanced-placement classes. “I new ideas and options. He is also especially in Orlando and Destin, get calls from old school friends excited about new developments Florida,” he says. “He retired in all the time, asking about mov- along the Crawfordsville Road late 2006 or early 2007, just being back to Speedway,” notes corridor and the new businesses fore the housing bubble burst.” Matthews. “And these are really and opportunities these changes Meanwhile, Matthews gradu- successful people.” could bring. And Matthews is pas- An Outside-the-Box ated with a degree in graphic After working in Speedway for sionate about expanding the arts Leader design. He started as an intern at several years, Matthews realized and other cultural opportunities by Grant E. Mabie one of the largest printing compa- that he needed to get involved and in Speedway. “We can invite new nies in the world, R. R. Donnelley, give back to the community. “I felt businesses, improve our housing Speedway Town Councilman at its Crawfordsville plant. “I was like I could contribute positively,” options, and improve our quality of On most days, you can find basically a gopher, and the com- he says. He served on the Speed- life,” he says. “We just have to get Jeffrey Matthews working in an mute was terrible,” he says. “But way Parks Board, and in 2015 he creative on what we have to de- executive suite on Turn 2 at the one of my graphics clients was in was elected to the Town Council. “I velop. There’s so much potential!” Indianapolis Motor Speedway. flooring, and they offered me a full- felt that I could bring in some new Finally, there is racing. To “It’s quiet here, and comfort- time job in marketing.” Matthews ideas, offer something different.” celebrate his graduation from high able,” he says. “And you can’t has been in the flooring business The love Matthews feels for school in 1991, his father gave beat the view!” ever since, and much of that work Speedway is clear, yet his passion him a three-day class in racing, Matthews grew up in Speed- was alongside his father, who for improvement and develop- and Matthews was hooked. “As way — in, as he notes, “the continued to develop properties ment of the community pours a marketing guy,” he says, “I had shadow of the Speedway.” His in Florida. But when he was ready out of him. His top priority is to something to contribute, so I used parents grew up in Speedway too. to start his own family, Matthews increase the availability of high- a little money to buy into a team.” Speedway High School encour- knew it was time for a change. quality senior living. “It’s terrible Though he is no longer involved ages participation in athletics. So Matthews returned to that our seniors must move away directly with racing, it remains Matthews played left guard for the Speedway. “It’s a great place from Speedway after decades — a passion for Matthews. “It’s an football team, and third base for to raise a family,” he declares. even a lifetime — living here simply important part of what makes the baseball team. “I wasn’t too because they can no longer main- Speedway special,” he adds.

Source: Jeffrey Matthews Facebook page 20 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk Speedway Centre for the Arts 1340 N Main St, Speedway, IN 46224

5th and 6th Grade ART Exhibit The Speedway Arts is teaming up with the elementary art teacher (Mr . Jon Mummert) to hold an art exhibit for the 5th and 6th grade students who choose to donate their artwork to the Centre! All donated work will be on display at the Speedway Centre for the Arts during the dates and times listed below. The most exciting part is that all of the displayed artwork will be for sale (at a reasonable price) and all of the money raised by Speedway Arts will be donated back to each school’s Arts Department. The work will remain for the sale for 2 weeks after the show opening. Again, the dates of this exciting show are listed below. We, the Speedway Arts Council, encourage the public to come see these fabulous works and help us raise money to support the Arts in our schools. Newby/ Fisher: January 19th 6pm – 8pm Allison: February 29th 6pm – 8pm Wheeler: March 2nd 6pm – 8pm

Divorce Child Support Estates 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique Custody Parenting Time Mediation The art gallery hosts a number of local artists and artisans to Paternity Adoption Wills provide the perfect collection of gifts and decorations for the holiday season! We offer a variety of goods, from bath bombs and handmade candles to jewelry and hand dyed scarves Connie Dinn Popcheff Stop by Speedway Centre for the Arts to complete your and Matthew Dinn shopping list!

1340 Main St., Speedway, IN — 317.654.7323 www.SpeedwayArts.org 5023 West 16th Street Speedway, Indiana 46224 Wednesday: 12 to 6pm (317) 243-8388 Fax 243-8401 Thursday through Saturday: 12 to 9pm www.PopcheffLaw.com Speedway TownTalk December 2017 21 Speedway Leader: Connie Harris Photo provided by Connie Harris by provided Photo

A Leader Focused on stay after the race for a meal or Main Street and all of Speedway Westside Chamber of Commerce. to take part in some of our activi- for the future.” “Anything that helps the west side Growth and Success ties.” Harris is pleased with the Harris has also worked with helps Speedway,” she declares. by Grant E. Mabie programs at the Speedway Centre business and community lead- In addition to her work with Speedway Chamber of Commerce Connie Harris can get passion- for the Arts (www.speedwayarts. ers to promote other positive the Speedway Chamber of Com- ate about her hometown. Maybe org), which showcases the works developments in the community. merce, Harris has also been that’s not unusual, but the Speed- of local and regional artists. Main “I’ve been excited to see how the involved with Speedway’s schools. way Chamber of Commerce (www. Street now includes a yoga center Speedway Running Club (www. She recently returned from a speedwaychamber.com) is lucky (www.peacethroughyoga.com), facebook.com/SpeedwayRunning- school trip to Italy. “It’s a wonder- to have this bundle of energy as and new retail stores and restau- Club) has taken off,” says Harris. ful experience,” she exclaims. its executive director. “I’ve been rants are opening. “And people “And I’ve really enjoyed the Ladies “The kids took some lessons doing this for 12 years,” says Har- can get a haircut or color,” adds Breakfast Club.” on Italy here before we left. We ris. “They needed a new executive Harris. “There’s a lot to see.” The chamber holds monthly toured all the major cities, such as director, and it seemed like a good Event planning is also an meetings to promote business Rome, Florence, and Venice. Then fit.” Indeed, Harris has helped the important component of the growth and development. “We of- the kids took more classes in Italy Speedway Chamber grow into a chamber’s work. “We want to fer business resources and ideas,” and stayed with families there.” powerful force for change. bring people to Main Street Harris explains. “We have social Several Italian students also came Harris notes that the cham- for events like Jazz on Main. media experts come in to help our to Speedway to visit, staying with ber grew out of a civic club. Under We want to encourage folks to small business owners improve local families and learning about her leadership, the chamber has explore the town.” This effort to their online presence, we have Midwestern culture. grown into an effective instrument promote the businesses and cul- PowerPoint presentations on new Harris grew up in Speedway, for promoting businesses within ture of Main Street and to plan business ideas, and we provide a and she has fond memories of Speedway. “A big part of my work significant events reached a pin- forum for these businesspeople to her childhood. “Speedway was a involves marketing for business nacle with the 100th running of network with one another.” close-knit community,” she recalls. development,” notes Harris. “In the the Indianapolis 500. “I’m most This networking also extends “People in the community took past, people came to Speedway proud of the chamber’s involve- beyond the town of Speedway. great pride in their town and in to attend a race, and no one out- ment with the 100th running. Harris has developed strong re- our schools.” Harris is proud to be side our four square miles thought We staged numerous events that lationships with the Indianapolis involved in continuing that cel- much about Speedway for anything brought drivers into contact with mayor’s office during the tenures ebration of community, and she is else. So we’ve worked to develop fans and that put a spotlight on of both Greg Ballard and Joe excited to see what new successes the Main Street area. Now people Speedway. And now we’re build- Hogsett. And she shares ideas await the town of Speedway in the ing on that success to position with and promotes the work of the years ahead. 22 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk Churches in and around Speedway Baptist Catholic Westview Christian Church 60 Lakeview Church Covenant Baptist Church St. Christopher Catholic 4400 5925 West 34th St 46224 47 Beachway Dr 46224 4201 West 30th St 46222 5301 West 16th St 46224 317-291-7871 317-243-9396 317-291-8519 317-241-6314 Rev Dr. Mary Alice Mulligan Pastor Rod Bontrager Hope Baptist Church 200 Rev Paul Shikany Dr. Alan Davis-Director of Music Pastor Drew Bontrager 1055 N. Girls School Rd 46214 Rev Matthew Tucci 10:30 am serv. & fellowship follows Pastor Brian Cobb 317-244-8491 Sunday Services at 7 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.; www.westviewchristianchurch.org 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. Dr. Jerry D. Hillenburg 10:30 a.m.; 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. www.lakeviewchurch.org Church of Christ Bro. Roger Penny Mon - Fri services at 9 a.m. Lutheran www.staintchristopherparish.org 9 a.m. Sunday School; High School Road Church of Christ St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Services; St. Gabriel Catholic Church 4400 3103 North High School Rd 46224 6118 Crawfordsville Rd 46224 Wednesday services at 7 p.m.; 6000 West 34th St 46224 317-299-5600 317-243-6684 www.hbcindy.com; 317-291-7014 Rev John Welch Rev. Daniel M. Stoebel Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Rev Michael O’Mara 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School; 4141 North High School Rd 46254 9 a.m. Bilingual Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Services 317-299-6622 11 a.m. English service; www.highschoolroadchurch.com www.standrews-elca.org Rev. Dr. Wayne L. Moore 4 p.m. Spanish Service; Speedway Church of Christ 50 6 p.m. Bilingual service Methodist Rev Larry Curtis 4956 W 10th Street 46224 Rev Kenneth Gettis Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Speedway United Methodist Church 8:45 a.m. English; Family Bible Study: 9 am 8 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m. 5065 West 16th St 46224 www.ombcindy.org 6 p.m. Wed. Bilingual Service 317-241-1563 www.stgabrielindy.org Evening Worship: 6 p.m Open Door Baptist Church www.speedwaychurch.org Pastor Holly Hardsaw Pastor Susan Hobson 5360 W 16th St 46224 Christian 317-222-6017 Episcopal 8:25 a.m. service; Pastor Jack Weigle Chapel Rock Christian 950 9:35 a.m. Sunday School; Pastor Jebediah Porter 2020 N. Girls School Rd 46214 St. John’s Episcopal Church 10:45 a.m. services; 317-247-9739 5625 West 30th St 46224 4 p.m. Spanish Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 317-293-0372 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Serices; Pastor Casey Scott www.speedway-umc.org Pastor Fred Rodkey Rev Fatima Yakuba-Madus 6 p.m. Sunday evening Services Rev Mary Bargiel Wesley United Methodist 250 7 p.m. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; 11 a.m. 3425 West 30th St 46222 www.chapelrock.org 9:30 Service; 10:30 Sunday School; www.odbcspeedway.com 5 p.m. Spanish Service 317-926-4414 Speedway Baptist Church Clermont Christian Church www.sjspeedway.org Rev Dr Katurah Johnson 2986 Moller Rd 46224 9204 Crawfordsville Rd 46234 10:50 a.m. workship service; 317-291-8570 317-291-0477 Independent 2 p.m. Spanish service Rev Mark McClintock 10:30 a.m. www.wesleyumcindy.org www.clermontcc.org Eagle Creek Grace Bible 120 9:45 Sunday School; 7001 West 46th St 46254 Presbyterian 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Services Speedway Christian Church 600 317-293-3372 9:30 a.m. Bible Study on Wed 5110 W 14th St 46224 John Knox Presbyterian 218 Pastor Aaron Woodruff 3000 N. High School Rd 46224 www.speedwaybaptistchurch.org 317-244-7656 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Rev. Dr. Scott Cox 317-291-0308 10:30 a.m. Worship Pastor Frank Mansell III 8:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. services https://ecgrace.org 6:30 pm services on Thursday Lisa Crismore - Lay Pastor www.speedwaychristian.org 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. www.johnknox.org Town of Speedway Phone Numbers Agency Head Email Phone Address Website Town of Speedway www.townofspeedway.org Chamber of Commerce Connie Harris [email protected] 317-244-3789 4916 W. 16th St www.speedwaychamber.com Clerk Treasurer Monty Combs [email protected] 317-246-4111 1450 N Lynhurst Dr www.speedwayin.gov Fire Department Chief Bob Fishburn 317-246-4360 1410 N. Lynhurst D www.speedwayin.gov Library Darsi Bohr 317-243-8959 5633 W. 25th St www.speedway.lib.in.us Town Manager Jacob Blasdel [email protected] 317-246-4100 5620 Crawfordsville Rd www.speedwayin.gov Parks & Recreation Tammy Smith [email protected] 317-246-4125 5620 Crawfordsville Rd www.speedwayin.gov Police Department Chief Jim Campbell 317-246-4300 1410 N Lynhurst Dr www.speedwayin.gov Redevelopment Com. Tim Gropp [email protected] 317-240-1315 5620 Crawfordsville Rd www.speedwayin.gov Speedway TV Brian Pearce [email protected] 317-246-4115 1450 N Lynhurst Dr www.speedwayin.gov Street Department Wendell Walters [email protected] 317-246-2127 5620 Crawfordsville Rd www.speedwayin.gov Wastewater Dept Norman Berry [email protected] 317-248-1446 4251 W Vermont St www.speedwayin.gov Water Bill Office 317-241-2566 1410 N Lynhurst Dr Water Works Dept Steve Hurst 317-241-9766 5700 W 10th St www.speedwayin.gov Indianapolis Power & Light Customer Service 317-261-8222 2102 N Illinois St www.iplpower.com U.S. Post Office, Speedway Paul Haygood 317-464-6824 6110 W 25th St Speedway Public Schools www.speedwayschools.org Superintendent Ken Hull [email protected] 317-244-0236 5335 W 25th St Allison Elementary Mr. Bedwell [email protected] 317-244-9836 5240 W 22nd St Fisher Elementary Betsy Snapp [email protected] 317-241-6543 5151 W 14th St Newby Elementary Lance Schnaus [email protected] 317-241-0572 1849 N Whitcomb Ave Wheeler Elementary Brenda Wolfe [email protected] 317-291-4274 5700 Meadowood Dr Speedway Junior High Rick Rosebrough [email protected] 317-244-3359 5151 W 14th St Speedway Senior High Lucas Zartman [email protected] 317-244-7238 5357 W 25th St

Speedway Private Schools Speedway TownTalk December 2017 23 a naturally inquisitive mind; one gold foil, then embossed to make But now there’s a bigger prob- of the first things she said as a it really stand out. I forget how big lem: the books are finished and Good Stories child was, “What it dews?” (Please the first publishing run was; could ready to be mailed to those who Meandering Through forgive the phonetic spelling; have been 500, could have been ordered them at the seminar. ‘does’ may be more grammatically 1000, but it was a lot. The body Solution: trim the bound side My Mind . . . correct, but they just don’t sound of the book had been printed in of the books so the insides could First off, I’d like to thank you right.) Her head was filled with whatever quantity it was, and the still be used, redo the covers with for taking a little time to get to miscellaneous bits of unrelated in- cover was produced separately, to corrected title, marry them to the know a little more of me, and the formation. Trust me — she was the be bound to the rest of the book. newly-trimmed book bodies, and things that have filled my person you wanted on your Jean was teaching at a send those completed books on life. I don’t pretend to be team if you were playing national needlework seminar their way. The book became an a professional humorist, Trivial Pursuit (except just about the time that the instant standard reference for or a curmudgeon like for Movies; she never finished book was due out, and Jean’s industry. Andy Rooney; I’ve just was quite able to mas- she begged Brocky to send her Here’s a picture of a smaller, been fortunate to have ter that category). She a small supply so she could sell but corrected “Evenweave” book an event-filled life, and also had a quick sense it at the seminar’s merchandise on top of her standard-sized sec- blessed with the God- of humor — never hurt- night. Brocky was able to package ond book — the green one, which given ability to see hu- ful, and most enjoyed a small quantity of books (25-50, also became an industry reference. mor in some of the things laughing at herself. On something like that) as they came Like I said — resourceful! that happen every day. This road trips, she and I would off the binding machine, and chapter is devoted to beginning often alternate puns, taking our over-nighted them to her just to introduce you to someone who cue from the other’s last pun and in time. I vividly remember was (and will always be) an im- continuing the string. I lost most of the phone conversation that portant part of my life — my late those strings . . . . she and I had: wife, Jean. She was also one of the (Me) “How’d your semi- Jean was a Southern girl, most resourceful people I’ve ever nar go?” born and raised in Richmond, known, able to turn a negative (Her) “Terrific; everyone VA. Her parents divorced into a positive with a single loved the class.” when she was about bound. (I know I’m mix- (Me) “Was Brocky able to two (keep in mind that ing metaphors, but I’m get some books to you divorce back then was the writer; doesn’t that in time for merchan- much less frequent and entitle me?) In the first dise night?” not nearly as univer- installment of “Meander- (Her) “Well. . . that’s a sally accepted as it is ing. . .”, I promised to tell good-news, bad-news today). She graduated you how we got to know kind of thing.” from William and Mary Col- Brocky Brown, the publisher (Me) “What do you mean?” lege in Williamsburg, VA, with of Speedway TownTalk. Jean (Her) “The good news is a summa cum laude degree in got it in her mind that she wanted that Brocky got the books microbiology. She had originally to self-publish a book on a particu- to me, and I sold out in thought she would become a doc- lar series of needlework stitches, about 15 minutes. The tor, but the lure of sparkly things and she was introduced to Brocky. bad news is that the title on I hope you enjoyed meeting and metallic threads now was too This book was a labor of love for the cover was misspelled. It Jean for the first time; I’m sure strong. She wound up becoming Jean; she wanted to make it a read ‘Evenwave’, not ‘Even- you’ll get to know her better as one of the world’s most success- first-class publication, something weave’.” subsequent issues of Speedway ful designers and teachers of beyond the photocopied booklets Slight pause to gather herself. . . . TownTalk are published. As always, original needlework. When asked that are so common in the needle- (Her) “The good news is that thanks for reading — hope to see how she wound up doing what work world. (The finished product everyone who bought one of you again next time. she did as her life’s work, her had 198 pages, containing 125 of those incorrect books wants to invariable response was, “What her stitch diagrams.) keep it as a collector’s item!” With warmth, Tim else would you do with a microbi- She wanted her book to be ology degree?” (Go figure…) Wil- visually appealing, and attractive Jean was a perfectionist. She liam and Mary had a policy that enough to tempt the potential wrote and laid out each people on Dean’s List could enjoy buyer. She stitched a special of the inside pages unlimited class cuts on Fridays; piece, to be photographed and herself, and worked Jean told me that the only reason used as the cover of the book; with Brocky to be sure she stayed on Dean’s List was so the book’s title was Laid Fill- her work fit the finished that she could party up and down ings with the subtitle for even- pages well. Despite the the Atlantic Coast Conference weave fabrics and 125 stitch fact that the three of schools! (Jean enjoyed a good diagrams. The photography was us, those in Brocky’s party; in fact, I had to just about superb, and the cover was printed team, and those in the drag her out of our wedding re- and finished with a glossy coating foil stamping group ception so that we could start to that showed the colorful stitchery proofed the title, we all travel on our honeymoon.) to perfection. Special dies were missed the typo! She was one of the smart- made to produce the title because Sooo . . . The special-made, brass, embossing die with est people I’ve ever met, and had it was first foil stamped in bright First crisis averted. the misspelled word . 24 December 2017 Speedway TownTalk

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