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SBL COVER STORY A CUP OF La Trattoria inspired by Greenwood family’s love of Italian PAGE 8

SBL: OPEN 4 BUSINESS Doug and Jeff Litsey launch charity foundation to help Beech Grove gift shop owner finds new small business owners PAGES 4-5 home for arts and crafts workshops

SBL: BIZ WEB ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 N&D: MOVIE REVIEW NUTRITION PAGE 11 How to say Southside candidates Avengers: Endgames: A once- Instant healthy alternatives less with more running for local offices in-a-lifetime cultural event to emotional eating Page 10 Pages 12-18 Page 21 Page 22

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Ghost hunting politics and theories from a skeptical investigator

HAUNTS & JAUNTS It’s time for me! Health and Wellness Event for Women By Rick Hinton A reprint from an Examiner article in 2013

Ghost hunters are stuck in a rut – so says Kenny Biddle on his Facebook page, I am Kenny Biddle. I personally agree. And it is a rut of our own making! It is certainly time for some sort of change. Maybe we need to get smarter? It is time to retool our process from the same old tired way; always arriving at the same con- clusion. It is time to wean ourselves off of paranormal television (whereby our viewing suddenly gives us a license and a degree in Ghostology). What we’re doing currently is not really drawing us any closer to a solu- tion or resolution. Ghost hunting is still in an infant stage after all these years and continues down a well-trod road traveled by many. We’re no closer now to answers than we were back then. Paranormal groups are still on the up- Saturday The Garment Factory swing. Somewhere in the world a new group is born each and every day as others exit. It’s May 11, 2019 101 E Wayne Street a continuous cycle that won’t let up anytime Mr. Kenny Biddle. (Submitted photo) soon. A lot of this cycle can be directly at- 8:30 to 11:30 am Franklin, IN 46131 tributed to the exposure of reality television. Kenny comments: inforced by the current run of paranormal television. But again – a term of our own “The curse of the Para-(Un) Reality show making, and not recognized by the scientific You give your time to care for others. has been fully engaged with the world of the community as a whole. Let’s talk about ways paranormal for years. What is this curse? to not make yourself look ridiculous if you Take time to care for yourself at this free health It’s thousands of groups claiming to be pro- are serious about pursuing paranormal in- and wellness event designed especially for you. fessionals, experts, using science, doing re- vestigations: search, and having undeniable 'evidence' There are those glorious (and scientific?) of life after death. This comes, in part, from apps for your smart phone to detect un- Caregivers will be on hand to answer your watching/taking part/idolizing the various worldly presences; let the fun begin! Amuse questions about heart health, stroke care, pieces of crap television networks pump out yourselves ... emote a chuckle or two ... scare to the masses of viewers that mistake bad en- the kids ... but never present to a client as obstetrical and gynecological care, healthy tertainment for reality.” proof positive of paranormal activity result- ing from one of these games. It’s laughable sleep, behavioral health, and more. Biddle is a friend, and we share a mutu- at best, the results being at the discretion of al compassion for debunking hack-job, self- whoever programmed the app and for en- Free health screenings will also be available. proclaimed psychics. And the taste for fine tertainment purposes only! I don’t know rum. Kenny is quite passionate in his en- how many times I've had a spirit hovering deavors and opinions. Passion will ignite a over my shoulder as I dined at a restaurant. fire each and every time, and I would suspect A slightly different app at the same table de- that with today’s state of the paranormal as tected nothing. Really? Well there you go – proclaimed by the media, Kenny deals daily off to the races! If the phone app said so, it The event is free but registration is required and space is limited. with an eternal bonfire! must be true! Theory and guesswork doesn't make ghost Call 800.777.7775, or visit eCommunity.com/women hunting a science ... as much as we might like Mr. Biddle continues next week. it to be. A “science” is a complicated process involving parameters and boundaries, and Rick Hinton, a Southport resident, throughout the years we have pretty much loves researching things that go bump set our own parameters and boundaries as in the night. His articles can be read investigative techniques have evolved. This, on Facebook: Rick Hinton, Southport however, does not make it a “science.” It’s Paranormal Examiner. Hinton conducts paranormal investigations with his a great sounding term to throw out to im- team, South Central Paranormal. pressionable clients, and undoubtedly, is re- 4 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com COVER STORY The Southside Times

A CUP OF

Doug and Jeff Litsey launch charity foundation to help small business owners

BY STEPHANIE DOLAN

Along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, ple have meetings, students come and resources of the Calvin Fletcher Cof- sion of the coffee shop,” she said. “We at 647 Virginia Ave., sits a coffee shop study ... work ... hang out. We have a fee Company community to fund small chose people who we felt were good at that you may or may not have heard of. great staff of baristas. Because we have nonprofit organizations in the greater networking – people who had had ex- For 10 years, the Calvin Fletcher Cof- often hired students they typically move Indianapolis area. perience with working with nonprofits. fee Company, owned by father and son on once they’ve completed their stud- “We’ve been giving donations from the Those were the main criteria that we team Doug and Jeff Litsey, has been serv- ies, but we’ve had great staff through tip jar from the beginning,” Litsey said. thought about as we were asking people ing its community ... and they haven’t the years. Consequently, the customers “It was just something to kind of give to be a part of the board – just expertise just been serving coffee. love us back.” back to the community.” in different things. We see each of them “We lived in the neighborhood at the Each month, proceeds from the shop’s But word spread quickly, and once as being a little different in their gift- time, and there wasn’t anything like a tip jar are donated to another nonprofit the tip jar donations became common ing – a variety of perspective was part coffee shop in the neighborhood and we within the community. This practice has knowledge, requests for help started of it too.” wanted a place where people could get to been going on since the store opened, pouring in. “I originally moved into Fletcher Place know us and people could get to know and – this past November – the Calvin “It was not as highly organized then as in 2005,” board treasurer Amy Crook each other,” Doug said. “The idea that ev- Fletcher Coffee Company Charitable it is now through the foundation,” Doug said. “I had a three-bedroom/one-bath erybody would be welcomed was impor- Foundation was born. continued. “I would keep requests in my rental. In 2005, there really wasn’t any- tant. We wanted patrons to feel loved. head. My wife, Judy, heads up the foun- thing in Fletcher Place. The coffee shop We found a little spot in Fletcher Place dation. She has done by far the bulk of became a gathering place for people to and began to plan.” the work to begin the nonprofit. She is meet one another. There’s a little bit of The shop opened Sept. 30, 2009. very highly organized and has done just a a family element there. The coffee shop “We outgrew that place and now we’re According to the website (cfcoffee- fantastic job getting everybody on board is kind of a central hub where every- in our permanent spot,” Litsey, 67, con- company.com/charitablefoundation) with that quickly.” one comes together and interacts with tinued. “The community aspect of it the charitable foundation was estab- Judy is president of the six-person board. has really exceeded my expectations. It lished in November 2018 to marshal “We chose people for the board who has become a place of acceptance. Peo- we felt were very in tune with the mis- A cup of chari-tea continued on page 5.

From left, Amy Crook handles PR for CFCC and is a member of the board for the charitable foundation. | Dori Sparks-Unsworth of Pink Ribbon Connection and Calvin Fletcher Offee Company Charitable Foundation board member Adam Pedersen. | A family operation From left to right: Judy Litsey, president of the board; Doug Litsey, owner and visionary; and Jeff Litsey, who runs the day-to-day operation of the company. | Right, Chris Sherwood of Indiana Youth Group. IYG is one of the not-for-profit groups that have received proceeds from the tip cup. | Top left, Calvin Fletcher Coffee Company. | Top right, the tip mug that started it all. Every month a not-for-profit is chosen to receive the proceeds from the tip mug. (Photos by Paul Young) ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 5 The Southside Times COVER STORY

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Available at 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PAINTING PROJECT* “We are so grateful for the $1,104 CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis. On any residential painting project completed before 5/31/19. groups out there that *Offer applies to your residential painting project of $1,000 or more. Must be presented at grant we received from Calvin Fletch- time of estimate. Not valid with other offers. Not valid on current estimates or proposals. Contact us today to schedule your FREE estimate! Available at CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis. Expires 3/31/19. er’s Coffee Company Charitable Foun- do a lot of really great dation,” Pink Ribbon Connection Exec- utive Director Dori Sparks-Unsworth things in our city. We FREE Contact us today to schedule your FREE estimate! UPGRADE OF YOUR PAINT AND DRIVEWAY POWER WASH* said. “This generous grant will make *Offer applies to your residential painting project of $1,000 or more. Must be presented at time 317-662-3584 of estimate. Not valid with other offers. Not valid on current estimates or proposals. Available at a real difference in our ability to pro- want the shop to be CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis. On any residential painting project completed before 5/31/19. vide free wigs, mastectomy bras and known as giving back.” prostheses to breast cancer patients, certapro.com Contact us today to schedule your FREE estimate! ® as well as connect them with a peer 317-662-3584— Doug Litsey We Do Painting. You Do Life. counselor to support them emotional- Each CertaPro Painters® business is independently owned and operated. 317-662-3584 ly through their treatment process. We certapro.comContact us today to schedule yourcertapro.com FREE estimate! are thrilled to be part of the Fountain “There are a lot of groups out there We Do Painting. You Do Life.® Square community and are especially that do a lot of really great things in We Do EachPainting. CertaPro Painters® business You is independently Do Life.owned and operated.® grateful to all those generous custom- our city,” Litsey said.Each “From CertaPro what Painters I ® business317-790-2608 is independently owned and operated. • certapro.com ers who frequent Calvin Fletcher’s and can tell through our work in the cof- Each CertaPro Painters® business is independently owned and operated. donate to the charities they support.” fee shop, there are a lot of small non- “What that donation meant to us profits in Indy – a lot of large ones too, was the ability to put on the show – of course. They really need help. They our ability to provide community the- do wonderful things. Some very good atre to anyone,” former Garfield Shake- people work with those. We’ve become speare Company Board President Lisa aware of the need, plus we just want to Laflin said. be people who give back. We want the The company’s donation of $1,364 shop to be known as giving back.” made the difference in their being able For more information about the Cal- to put on their production of “The vin Fletcher Coffee Company and their Three Musketeers.” new charitable foundation, visit the “The Garfield Shakespeare Company website at cfcoffeecompany.com.

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Connect with local seniors during Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month (OAM) is cele- brated each May. This year’s theme is Con- nect, Create and Contribute, according to the Administration for Community Living, which leads the nation’s observance of Old- er Americans Month. The theme encourages older adults and their communities to: • Connect with friends, family and services that support participation. • Create by engaging in activities that promote TOP 10 LESSONS learning, health and personal enrichment. LEARNED AT MY 40TH • Contribute time, talent and life experience to benefit others. HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Connect with local senior citizens by plan- By Torry Stiles ning a game night, crafting activity or meal, or encourage them to share their experiences. 10. I can take comfort in knowing I have Older Americans who have lived through The more hair and fewer felony convic- Great Depression, wars and other significant tions than several of my classmates. historical events are a wealth of knowledge! 9. Four years of high school sneaking Create an event, like a resource fair or set cigarettes and other things and I come up a kiosk at community events to inform back to an open bar. I kept waiting for older adults about services and supports one of the staff members to take me to available to them, such as today’s annual Se- the office and call my parents. nior Expo at Greenwood Community Center. 8. I found an audience that understands a Contribute by volunteering your time for Monty Python reference. a nonprofit senior organization like Johnson STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE County Senior Services, which needs driv- 7. Teachers you were once hot for don't stay that way. ers for transportation and food deliveries and The Southside Times is all about people nized? Email your “Stars and Strikes” to help with fundraising events. and our community. What do you like [email protected]. Marylynne Win- 6. There were more pictures of pets Seniors are also the most vulnerable pop- in your neighborhood? What don’t you slow of Perry Township and Ruth Ever- shared than grandchildren ... pigs included. ulation for food insecurity, according to like? Who has done something nice, no son of Greenwood contributed to this Gleaner’s Food Bank, with many having to matter how small, and should be recog- week's Stars and Strikes. 5. Now that I've quit smoking I can finally choose between food and medical care, due smoke on campus. What a rip-off! to rising costs of medical expenses and pre- scription costs. 4. Due to an incident involving several is- Stars: to Concordia Lutheran Stars: to the Greenwood Veteran To volunteer or donate to Johnson County sues of National Geographic, I am still Church at 305 Howard Road, Memorial groundbreaking cere- super shy around the librarians. Senior Services, call (317) 738-4544 or go to Greenwood. The church has opened a Lit- mony, held Monday at Surina Way and jcseniorservices.org. For Gleaner’s Food Bank, tle Free Library for the residents of the Meridian Street, the future location of 3. They served sushi and roast and coco- nut curried chicken sticks and other call (317) 925-0191 or go to gleaners.org. nearby community. Anyone can use it— the memorial. For information on donat- fancy stuff but I was really craving neighbors, friends, and passersby. ing to the project or to volunteer for the one of those rectangular pieces of committee, contact Paul St. Pierre at school pizza. Stars: to Beech Brank Brewing for a [email protected]. The Southside third place win at The Beachside Times will include more information on 2. There's still a path to the stoner's woods. Brewfest in Irvington. Their beer, Sweet Por- this project in a future issue. 1. I may be a top-ten-list writing, pig- The Southside Times ter, placed third out of 18 entries of beer. owning racing announcer but I will welcomes letters never be as cool as my classmate who to the editor in good taste. QUOTE OF THE WEEK test-drives Victoria's Secret models. All submissions are subject to editing. Please send to [email protected]. BELIEVE IT! All letters must be signed. “Clouds come floating into my life, Please include a daytime Our nation has all sorts of arcane, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, phone number for we’ll share one with you ... verification purposes only. but to add color to my sunset sky.” In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal – Rabindranath Tagore, Indian poet for unmarried women to fish alone at all. Source: dumblaws.com ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 7 The Southside Times TIMESOGRAPHY

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1. PAYROLL SERVICES Center Grove High School hosts fourth annual Rock the Block $ $ $ By Rick Hinton 30 40 50 2. It was 43 degrees and cloudy as an army of old and young alike descended upon Center WEEKLY BI-WEEKLY MONTHLY Grove High School last Saturday for the fourth annual Rock the Block event. *Includes w-2s and all applicable tax forms. *Prices are negotiable. Runners, walkers and a large troop of volunteers milled about smiling, stretching, drinking water and awaiting the 8:35 a.m. kick-off. Mu- sic played to the early morning as volunteers readied the finishing line with water, bananas Save time and lower your costs. and granola bars. Dogs wearing scarves and sweaters took in the action and attention. Late arrivals rushed to get registered before the 8:30 a.m. deadline. Then, became the moment We can meet all the accounting needs 3. of truth. ... Rock the Block is a timed 10K, 5K walk/run 1. 5K participants raring to go! (Photo by Rick and a free kids run originating from CGHS and for your small business. Hinton) 2. The start of the 10K run. (Photo by traversing a scenic route south of the school. Rick Hinton). 3. Taryn Deenik and her daughter In addition, there is food offerings, music to Anika & Addie strike the pose. (Photo by Laura motivate, vendors, awards and giveaways. This Payroll | Bookkeeping | Tax Planning Hinton) 4. 10K winner, Ty Garrett with a time of year, Rafael Sanchez of WRTV-Channel 6 was 35:11. (Photo by Laura Hinton) the emcee and host. “We continue to be amazed by the number of participants and the volunteer spirit this event generates,” stated Erin Smith, who co- chairs the event with Susan McCarthy. ”It takes a lot of volunteers, coordination and coopera- LawrieCPAGroup.com | 317-886-7456 tion. We have so many great people and businesses in our community!” Proceeds benefit area trail projects and 17 7855 S. Emerson #U, Indianapolis, 46237 local causes and organizations serving youth and families of the Center Grove School Cor- poration area and Johnson County. The sun broke through the clouds at 8:35 a.m. as the 10K runners sprinted over the starting line to begin their course. Thirty minutes later a very large group of 5Kers began their journey. Shortly thereafter, the kids had their turn. The sun stayed out. 800.277.9722317.939.4839 www.itex.comindianapolis.itex.com 4. If you missed this year...see you in 2020! 8 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER The Southside Times

That’s amore! 5 Questions with La Trattoria inspired by Greenwood family’s love of Italian Tom and Rene Trotter By Rick Hinton WHAT MAKES A GOOD STEAK? Tom and Rene Trotter built their business, TOM: The way we do it is nothing fancy. La Trattoria, in a home that was meant for a We're familiar on how to sear, seal and family, not a restaurant. juice them in. “It wasn't set up for a restaurant,” Tom said. “We arranged the kitchen (from three RENE: We put a little “special” sauce on rooms) the best we could to accommodate.” them that's unique. The husband and wife team held previous careers prior to venturing into the din- WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? ing business: Tom had been a truck driver; TOM: Hunting and two hours each morn- Rene an underwriter. Tom's parents had a ing at the gym. restaurant in Bargersville, but Tom and Rene RENE: Crafts, painting, gardening. We had no restaurant experience to speak of. spend a lot of time with our grandchildren. There was a definite learning curve in their new venture. Ten years passed as they slow- WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT? ly built up a clientele and became a familiar TOM: I don't really have one. I do a lot of face on Madison Avenue. Then their world grilling at home on the weekends. changed abruptly! In 2010 a fire destroyed the restaurant. “We RENE: We go to the House of Tokyo and were devastated,” Rene said. Then came the (eat) Mexican (food) at least once a week. soul searching as to go on or wrap it up. They Our house is still the gathering place for the chose to go on, rebuilding another “home” children even though they're 30 and 34. that closely resembled the original, only without the upper story rooms. This time they had WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? the luxury of working in the amenities of an TOM AND RENE: Cancun, Mexico! Been actual restaurant floor plan. “In the original Above, Tom & Rene Trotter. | Inset, La Trattoria on Madison Avenue. (Photos by Laura Hinton) going there 8 – 9 years. It used to be Flori- dining area we squeezed in 16 tables,” she re- da. We shut down for a week once or twice called. “This time we have 22, and the kitchen a year. The whole family comes. is a real restaurant kitchen.” ward the street. “The noise and dust ... jack set your hours, they'll come get it!” A recent hammers ... heavy trucks!” change that is maybe not so popular is they WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT LA TRATTORIA? A family affair Why Italian? Tom thought on that a mo- no longer take reservations for dinner. “A held TOM: It's family owned and operated, and ment. “To be honest, because my parents table makes no money,” Tom said. we are here every day. If we're not here, Their son Nathan is a culinary chef. Young- were familiar with it,” he said. “I didn't want One might wonder, is there too much to- we're not open. er son Nick has learned the operation and is an Italian restaurant ... I wanted a steak- getherness? Tom and Rene, after all, are to- RENE: I think our customers appreciate a front server on the weekends, in addition to house! My mom talked me into opening gether 24/7. “We've been married 35 years. that. It's just a homey atmosphere. It's running his own lawn care company. up La Trattoria and bringing on my steaks.” We've been together since our sophomore quaint and cozy and I think people like “For the first 10 years we served lunch and While they prepare a lot of Italian dishes, year in high school,” Tom said. “We work to- that we know them. People feel comfort- dinner. That got to be too much. Now, it's just “I offered steaks on day one and we went gether, play together ... every day, all day.” able here. dinner,” Tom recollected. “I cooked for the first through eight to 10 steaks a week,” he said. As far as future plans ... they plan on keep- few years. I love cooking and do it at home.” “Now, we're about 400 a week!” Reviews on ing it the same: a five-day workweek and din- La Trattoria is a family affair and every- steaks at La Trattoria are positive and com- ner only. Tom and Rene have gotten the res- La Trattoria one has fallen into a comfortable niche. “I parable to ones you would get at the steak- taurant, and their personal lives, down to a Italian Restaurant guess you can say that Rene runs the front houses downtown. science of free time to pursue other interests 201 N. Madison Ave. (seating, hospitality), I run the middle (or- and not get burnt out. “This is family dining. Greenwood, IN 46142 ganizing food orders and the bar) and Na- A faithful costumer base People come for dinner, so we're not here (317) 859-0487 than runs the back (kitchen).” Tom and Rene late,” Rene offered. “We knew we didn't want are the hosts, present every night, which the TUESDAY – THURSDAY 4-9 p.m. They have their fair share of repeat custom- a bar atmosphere. We pack them in and then customers enjoy. They both take care of the FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4-10 p.m. ers, those local, and those who make it a pri- it's over at 9:30 p.m. It's strictly just dinner nightly “ringing” out and weekly accounting SUNDAY-MONDAY Closed ority to travel to the location regardless of the and we love that!” and payroll. La Trattoria has 22 employees, distance. “Oh yes, we've made a lot of great “We're very fortunate,” Tom added. with the largest majority working during friends through it all,” Rene said. “Those who “People have asked us to open another lo- their busiest hours – the weekends. know us, and we know them and their fami- cation. No ... not for us,” Rene said. “Bigger is Nineteen years in business has witnessed lies. Most of our customers come from word not always better,” Tom added. Rene smiled a lot of change in not only Greenwood, but of mouth. We don't really advertise.” as she looked out the window. “We're all here also Madison Avenue. “Oh yes,” Tom de- La Trattoria is closed Sundays and Mon- ... we love our clientele ... we love our loca- clared. “This is the second road construc- days. While tough to do in a restaurant busi- tion and what we do. We don't want to com- tion since we've been here. In 2000 they tore ness, it hasn't affected their patronage. Tom is plicate that.” up the road pulling up tracks.” (Traces of the blunt. “I own this restaurant, it doesn't own Make your visit to La Trattoria soon for aforementioned interurban.) The recent re- me,” he said. “The public will work you as not only chicken parmesan, spaghetti and development did affect business by limiting much as you let them work you. I have great spinach-cheese ravioli, among many offer- May 2019 | Issue 150 access to the property. “Glad it's over,” Tom customers and friends! And ... I figure if you ings, but perhaps a perfectly cooked steak. stated as he looked out of the window to- www.businessleader.bz have a good product and they like it, and you ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 9 The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER PERSONNEL MATTERS Life lessons from John Wooden By Mike Heffner the flip side, chasing flattery can be almost as de- YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE bilitating as giving into criticism. Be careful not to If you live in Indiana, then you’ve likely become dependent on praise and chasing the ego WE HAVE THE CONNECTIONS heard of the late John Wooden, an Indiana rub instead of pursuing true greatness. At Express Employment Professionals we use our relationships with the native who became head basketball coach at UCLA in 1948. Last month, as part of all “Don’t let making a living deprive you of hiring companies to make your job search easier for you by getting your the basketball madness, I came across some making a life.” résumé in front of the right people. words of wisdom from Coach Wooden that I Too many people trade daily enjoyment for wanted to share. Much can be learned from achievement, but the key to true success is hav- Positions include: one of the most successful basketball coaching both. Many like to call this “work/life balance.” • Customer Service Reps • AR/AP Specialists Working is a way to earn a living, but successful es in history. As we move into the second • Administrative Assistants • Bookkeeping quarter and we are looking to hit our goals people also find delight while accomplishing we set for the year, Coach Wooden’s quotes goals and victories through their job. • Office Managers • And more! will hopefully inspire you to keep pushing “If I am through learning, I am through.” for greater and better things this year. Contact our Administrative I like to say, if you are not learning and growing, Recruiter today: "Perform at your best when your best is you are dying. Most successful people are con- Angie Petrow required. Your best is required each day.” stantly on the search for knowledge and ways to improve. Life always offers up opportunities to (317) 300-9508 As one of the top blocks on Coach Wooden’s “Pyra- learn something new. mid of Success,” competitive greatness isn’t de- fined as looking to win, but doing your absolute 201 S. Emerson Ave. Suite 110 best every day. No matter how small the job, excel- As the grind of the year starts to set in, Greenwood, IN 46143 lence is earned by putting in the work and practic- I hope these quotes from Coach Wooden ExpressIndySouth.com ing to become your best every day. keep you pushing forward and looking to do your best work. Success comes to those “It's the little details that are vital. Little things that have passion for what they do and look make big things happen.” to share that passion with others. Coach Nothing a person does should be considered bor- Wooden was great at inspiring others to be ing or insignificant. The man who cleans the offic- their best every day. es at night is as big a part of a company’s success as the top salesperson. Great organizations value This article is written by Mike Heffner, every individual’s contribution. the owner of the local Greenwood Ex- press Employment Professionals fran- “You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a chise. 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Women By Howard Hubler the basement; buy them houses and YOU enough free stuff. They want to be liberals Leaders Luncheon registration is $50 for members; Women make the payments! or socialists because that’s where the real Leaders Workshop registration for non-members is $75. May In 2019 the millennial, by their sheer 10, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Valle Vista Golf & Conference Center, 755 numbers, is a mighty population force. As I write this, Elizabeth Warren is the free money comes from. Wouldn’t it be sad E. Main St., Greenwood. Greenwoodchamber.com. At the same point I called them a miss- next liberal making a pass at free educa- to be 25 or 30, fully educated, never having 14 – Business Matters Luncheon – During our Business ing force because in several areas of life tion. Now, in the world of demand, if I had a career and going through the job ads Matters Luncheon, you’re invited to join us as we discuss they’re just nonexistent. 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It’s my kids’ business to pay for a significant percent of them think they mindset of younger ones. In this section, we will turn that thought most of them moved out of their parents’ basement but apparently there are my grandchildren‘s education if they are will be millionaires by age 45. I guess perspective around. This program will focus on the ways that able. If not, my grandkids can get a loan. ignorance is bliss. younger generations can best interact with older ones. If you several of them still down there! are a Millennial managing a Baby Boomer, a Generation X A recent article in FOX Business News Common sense would suggest millennials service provider trying to understand Traditionalist clients or Online quoted some rather startling facts would research what the greatest project- a Generation Z student looking to make a positive impression about these folks. This is the most startling ed job opportunities are at the time that on an older boss, this session will help you understand their factoid amongst them, in my opinion: 70 they graduate and matriculate to those Howard Hubler can be reached at worldview and expectations better. The cost for this event kinds of post high school skills training. [email protected]. is $49 per person for LJC and Franklin College alumni and percent of them, according to the article, Franklin and Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce are still tethered to their parents’ financial So, why do all these young millenni- members. The cost is $59 for the general public. May 20, 9 assistance. In many cases, this is through als want to vote as liberals? It is sad that a.m.-noon. Franklin College, Dietz Center, 101 Branigan Blvd., help in paying for their rent or mortgage. right out of the box these kids don’t want Franklin. Greenwoodchamber.com. Boy, nothing like getting your kids out of to be Democrats, which is what they have historically been. Democrats don’t pay ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 11 The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER OPEN 4 BUSINESS

Top left, owner Tammy Hanna (left) and workshop leader Kim Evans at one of The Root’s tool boards for crafts. | Bottom left, The Root's craft and event room. | Center, Tammy Hanna in front of The Root at 222 Main St. in Beech Grove. | Top right, Tammy shows her Bible that she decorates during Bible study. (Photos by Angela Norris)

Crafty roots Beech Grove gift shop owner finds new home for arts and crafts workshops

By Angela Norris incorporated the tea room, she found it hard ideas for the workshop and she and Hanna Why did you decide to open this business? The customers were asking a lot about bringing A local business owner is bringing back to continue doing the workshops. plan events. "I noticed right away that tearing down At The Root, workshops are offered for all back the workshops so I thought I'd try it out and arts and craft workshops to the Beech see how it went. Grove community. one of the tea rooms to have a workshop ages once a week. Customers engage in vari- Tammy Hanna recently opened The Root and making sure no paint got anywhere and ous different crafts and enjoy Bible journal- What did you do to prepare for opening on Main Street after her popular crafts (to) keep it nice and clean, it was difficult. ing twice a month. "The last couple of Bible your business? workshops in the evenings began to expand So I said, ‘We can't do this here, and so we journaling and craft classes they (the cus- A whole lot of shopping. You have to start with at Rustic Root Tea Room, which she also stopped with doing the workshops.’” Af- tomers) have brought their kids so it's defi- what you want. It’s kind of like a dream and then owns and operates on Main Street. ter the workshops ended, customers began nitely all ages," Evans said. (you) have faith that you can pull it through. And Hanna originally opened Rustic Root asking Hanna when she was bringing them The Root also rents out space for various at that point you just kind of let it go and be still in 2015 as an antique and gift shop at 222 back. At the time, Hanna was still not sure. special events. The business has a kitchen- and give it to God. Hanna still owned the building at 222 ette and often has food brought over from Main St. She then moved the shop to 626 Who is your ideal customer? Main St., where she had more room to in- Main St. and was renting it out to other busi- the tea room for the customers to purchase. nesses. When the last tenant moved out, she "Definitely the customers that were asking Someone that I see often that supports and en- corporate a tea room. Hanna kept the build- courages the business, whether they buy some- thought about selling the building, but had about it, are backing it up. They are coming ing on 222 Main St. with hopes of utilizing thing or not. it in the future. another idea. to the workshops, they are wanting it, and "This was kind of our root place that we "I thought, you know what, and I told my they're wanting it to stay," Hanna said. "For How do you plan to be successful? started at, and so that was where the name husband, we are paying on it, it's an empty one, I think that they (the customers) like Do my part and continue to push through. Doing originated from," she said. space, people are asking for this (the work- our style. We're very versatile. They're not good. Word of mouth. Treat people well and do what When Rustic Root first opened, the shop), we'll try it. If they (the customers) re- just customers, they're friends. We don't just you say you're gonna do and you'll be successful. ally want it then they will prove they want it pass them through, they're part of our jour- shop was mainly a retail store, selling an- What would people be surprised and we will be busy and if not that's OK too. ney and I think that they get that and that's tiques and gifts such as soaps and lotions. about your business? We can't say we didn't try,” she said. how I want them to feel." In the evenings the shop would offer work- I think people are surprised to hear that we have Hanna set her plan to open The Root into Hanna said she runs the store and does shops for customers. The customers would multiple business that are so different. That one is do paintings, crocheting and other crafts. action. She started to get tables built, aprons workshops because she loves it and it’s fun. a tea room and one is scrap metal. The shop would provide the materials for a printed and began to collect supplies. She "I believe that I was put here to cre- small fee and customers would gather to do had ideas of how she wanted it to look inside. ate something good for Main Street, and How would you describe your atmosphere? a craft together. Kim Evans, who had worked for Hanna at I think that you just blend where you're Home. It is home to a lot of people. I think it's calm- ing, fun, loving and welcoming. When Hanna moved to 626 Main St. and the Tea Room, came on board and became planted,” she said. The Root’s workshop leader. Evans creates

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BEECH GROVE

BEECH GROVE: MAYOR CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT AT-LARGE Grove Parks Board and as a president of the Gideon’s International Indianapolis Dennis B. Buckley (D) Southeast Camp. Daniel has coached and Rick Skirvin (R) officiated Little League Baseball, softball and Athletic Boosters soccer. CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 3 Kara Ferguson (R) Kara Ferguson has been a resident of Beech Grove since 2013. She works for Now Courier as the director of talent man- Ashley R. Piland (D) agement. She has been in HR management Robert Ferguson (R) for 14 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Ashley is a financial coach at Southeast HR from Oakland City University. She is a Community Services and has worked in non-profits for most of her life. She is a Robert Ferguson has been a resident of volunteer for Kentuckiana Pug Rescue and Southside single mother of a little boy and still lives Beech Grove since 2008. He works as a has three rescue pugs of her own. She at- in her childhood home. As a local Alcohol sergeant for a local police department and tends Traders Point Christian Church. She candidates running Beverage Commissioner (ABC) represen- runs one of the busiest shifts in the city. He is married to her husband, Robert, has one tative in Beech Grove, she works with lo- is a mentor, instructor, crisis Intervention son, Reagan (12) and three stepdaughters, for local offices cal businesses in getting their liquor per- and critical incident stress management Zoe (17), Molly (12) and Elly (10). Kara mits set up, assisting the business to work COMPILED BY NANCY PRICE team member. He previously ran for Beech wants to help improve the lives of its resi- through violations and anything else the Grove City Council At-Large in 2015. He dents and serve her community. Indiana primary elections are just five businesses may need. Ashley said her ex- attends Traders Point Christian Church at days away. There are two candidates run- perience will help her be an advocate for ning for Beech Grove Mayor: Dennis B. Buck- their downtown campus. He is married to her neighbors and a voice for the city that ley and Rick Skirvin; one for Beech Grove his wife, Kara, and has four children: Zoe, she grew up in. City Judge, Andrew Wells; six candidates Molly, Elly and his stepson, Reagan. running for Indianapolis-Marion County Mayor: Denise Paul Hatch, Joe Hogsett, Dan McMillan (D) Douglas John (Mac) McNaughton, James W. Dan McMillan has been the city of Beech Merritt Jr., Charles James Moore and Felipe Rios; two candidates for Greenwood Mayor: Grove Clerk-Treasurer for the past 7 ½ Dale Marmaduke and Mark Myers; and two David Grenoble (R) years. He said he know the finances of Buddy Templin (D) candidates running for Southport Mayor: Beech Grove and the budgets. Dan grew William “Buddy” Templin is a lifelong res- James Cooney and Vernon Jesse Testruth. David (Dave) Grenoble was born in Beech up in Beech Grove and graduated in the ident of Beech Grove and a graduate of Candidates discussed their experience, Grove, raised in Southport and returned BGHS class of 1972. He and his wife of Beech Grove High School. Buddy is mar- qualifications, leadership, reasons for want- to Beech Grove in 1993 when he married 46 years, Susie, raised their daughters in ried to Lori and they have four children: ing to run for office and a desire to make a Cynthia (Cindy Newman) Grenoble. David Beech GroveI would be proud to serve our difference on the Southside of Indianapolis. Scott, Logan, Robbie and Emily, all BGHS has umpired at Beech Grove Little League, citizenry in this capacity. Thank you. The Southside Times is only focusing graduates, and one granddaughter, Cal- coached booster football and wrestling editorially on the contested races. We will lie. Buddy is currently on the Beech Grove from beginners to high school. David is a include everyone running for election dur- City Council and also served on the coun- realtor for Indy’s Choice Real Estate. He ing the fall. cil from 2008-2011. In 2011, Buddy, along has been involved with many different Remember to vote Tuesday, May 7. with other citizens, addressed the Indiana levels of political campaigns and said he’s Daniel A. Norris (R) General Assembly, opposing a law that running for “We The People.” David is a fa- would affect the city of Beech Grove’s 911 ther of three and a grandfather of six. Daniel graduated Thomas Carr Howe in 1981, is a veteran of the USAF, a former communication. Buddy worked for Beech State of Indiana and City of Indianapo- Grove for more than 30 years. He has been lis employee and current Chief Financial a Beech Grove business owner with TFIS- Officer of Indianapolis-Marion Coun- Security for more than 20 years. ty Forensic Services Agency. He has two grown children; one is serving as a sol- BEECH GROVE CITY: JUDGE dier and the other, a wife of a soldier. He currently serves as president of the Beech Andrew Wells (R) ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 13 The Southside Times ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 GREENWOOD

GREENWOOD: MAYOR

Dale Q. Marmaduke (R) Mark W. Myers (R) TOM Why do you want to become mayor? Why do you want to be re-elected as mayor? I want and expect better for Greenwood. Our downtown is alive and thriving, this due The policies under our current mayor has to the city’s direct involvement in the revi- been too business-friendly and anti-citizen. talization of downtown. This is an exciting I want change for the citizens. The city has time to witness the changes that will bring in VAUGHN brought in many low-pay jobs and massive more housing and retail areas to downtown. warehouses. These actions do not improve There are projects underway on each side CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 24 Greenwood. Zoning is inconsistent. I am of the city that will bring quality companies against the additional food tax to 9 percent and jobs to our residents. for Greenwood. What are your qualifications? What are your qualifications to be mayor? I have been a firefighter, EMT and a police The most important qualification is repre- officer for the city. I also was elected coro- senting the citizens. I care about the citi- ner in 1992. I was elected mayor in 2011 and zens. I'm a businessman with degrees from having spent the past seven years in the may- Indiana University. I do weekly school vol- or’s office has given me the opportunity to unteer activities and believe our schools are learn all aspects of the job. I have also been the most important asset for Greenwood. appointed to two state boards and two national boards which have helped me to learn What are three priorities that you would like more about how to properly run the city on to achieve if elected mayor? the local, state and national levels. 1) We have to change the current develop- What are three priorities that you would like ment from low-pay warehouses to high- to achieve if re-elected mayor? pay jobs. REPUBLICAN ENDORSED 1) Increase the public safety numbers in the 2) The trafficoblems pr need to addressed police and fire departments. We need to BY YOUR CURRENT SOUTHSIDE GOP COUNCILLORS with proven methods. have the manpower numbers so our offi- JOHN WESSELER | SUSIE CORDI | DANIELLE COULTER 3) Reduce financial waste. Greenwood has cers can become more preventative than DISTRICT 24 DISTRICT 18 DISTRICT 23 $89 million of debt and growing. responsive. 2) The city is in the initial stages of the largest project in the city’s history: building ALSO ENDORSED BY: a western regional sewer interceptor. We are also doing preventative maintenance MAYOR RUSSELL MCCLURE - SOUTHPORT on many of our roads and actively maintaining our many miles of roadway. COUNCILLOR JIM COONEY - SOUTHPORT 3) The downtown area where the former middle school was is currently in the in- fancy stage of an amazing buildout. This is an exciting time for our city as we can see the old downtown alive and active again and we get to witness the birth of the new downtown. FOR MORE INFORMATION Greenwood continued on page 14. SCAN HERE MAY 7TH VOTE REPUBLICAN TOM VAUGHN OR VISIT VAUGHN4COUNCIL.COM PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE FRIENDS OF TOM VAUGHN COMMITTEE 14 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 The Southside Times

GREENWOOD CONT'D

Greenwood continued from page 13. Roncalli High School and graduated from local Health Department of Outreach Divi- Purdue University. He is vice president and sion with the Indiana State Department of co-owner of Whalen Construction Co. with Health. He oversees $6.9 million annually CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 1 his brother Austin. Ezra moved to Green- in grants to local health departments, three wood in 2002 and has two children, Alivia Michael Williams (R) medical conferences and is the State Health and David. Ezra was first elected to the Commissioner’s designee to the Kids First Greenwood City Council in 2012 and has Trust Fund, which funds projects addressing served two terms and seeking his third. He CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 4 the prevention of child abuse and neglect Linda S. Gibson (R) was a Restore Old Town Greenwood presi- in Indiana. David and his wife, Carlie, have dent in 2016, served on the pool committee, three children: Lauren, Owen and Evan. Linda Gibson and her late husband, John, which proposed Freedom Springs as well as They attend Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. moved to Greenwood in 1967. Linda retired two years on the Plan Commission. Ezra’s from Ernst & Young. She has been the Dis- primary focus for the last seven years has Ronald Bates (R) trict 1 Council representative since 2008. Lin- been on the downtown revitalization effort. da is a member of First Baptist Church. She Ron Bates has been a resident of Greenwood has served on both the Board of The Social of since 1996. He is employed by Suburban Chris- Janet L. Whiteside (R) Greenwood since 2009 and Greenwood Vil- tian School as a high school teacher. Ron was lage South since 2010. She was selected for elected to the Greenwood Common Council Janet Whiteside is a licensed pharmacist the Richard Lugar Excellence in Public Service Tim McLaughlin (R) in 2003. He also served on the Advisory Plan with a pharmacy degree from Butler. Janet Class of 2014-15. Linda and John were the co- Commission. His goal on the council was to believes that the city of Greenwood should founders of Flags for Greenwood (FFG). Lin- Tim McLaughlin works at the Greenwood have most city departments under one roof. upgrade holiday lighting, paint curbs, work da is a former board member of Restore Old Police Department and is retiring in Janu- The departments are now centered in Green- with businesses for standard landscaping, Town Greenwood. She has two adult children, ary after 35 years. He is married to Jackie wood City Center. He is vice president of the add distinctive signs, modern street lights Susan Simmons Stephen Gibson. and has three adult children, Ashley, Jan and council and a liaison for the mayor’s office. He and fix traffic flows by working on east-west Kaitlyn, in addition to three grandchildren, attends Suburban Baptist Church, where he roads. Janet said she supports schools and Mya, Jameson and Rienna. He is a gradu- is actively involved. He is married to his wife, believes that schools are in need of student ate of Greenwood High School, a member Donna; they have four grown children: Ronda, tax money. She would like to see the city of Our Lady of the Greenwood Church and Dawn, Ryan and David. publish detailed TIF financial statements. Jay Hart (R) a lifelong resident of Greenwood. Tim previ- She participates with medical missions in El ously served as an At-Large member of the Salvador. Janet is a member of Stones Cross- Matthew Smith (D) Greenwood City Council from 2008-2015. He ing Church. She has three children and sev- served two terms as PTO president at Isom en grandchildren. Elementary School. He taught the DARE pro- Steve Moan (R) CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 2 gram (drug abuse resistance education) in all CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 6 of the elementary schools for 21 years. Steven F. Moan has lived in Greenwood Jason Boudi (D) for nearly 48 years. He is a teacher in Per- David J. Lekse (R) CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 3 ry Township. He has served on the GCSC Kyle R. Swain (D) School Board since 2009 and currently serves as board president. Steve is an appointed commissioner and vice president of CITY COUNCIL: AT-LARGE Ron Deer (R) the Greenwood Redevelopment Commis- John Asher (R) sion. Previously, he served for seven years Ron Deer has been a resident of Greenwood Bruce Armstrong (R) as the appointed school board advisor to the Mike Campbell (R) since 1977. He is retired from the Indianapo- RDC. Steve and his family are members of lis Airport Authority, where he served as the Bruce Armstrong has been a resident of Harvest Bible Chapel – Indy South, where Robert “Bob” Dine (R) director of parking and transportation. Ron Greenwood since 1999, but has lived on the he and his wife, Elizabeth (Liz), also lead a Drew Foster (R) was elected to the Greenwood City Coun- Southside of Indianapolis since 1964, grad- small group. Steve and Liz have been mar- cil District 2 in 1988. He served for 24 years. uating from Decatur Central High School. ried for almost 25 years and they have one Randy Goodin (R) Ron was also on the Greenwood Planning He is an engineer and retired from General college-age daughter, Madelyn. Commission, Greenwood Board of Zoning Motors but now works for Faurecia in Co- Justin Kloer (R) Appeals and the Central Indiana Regional lumbus. Bruce has been on the Greenwood CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 5 Bradley Pendleton (R) Transit Authority. He was chosen as Central Common Council since 2004 and has served Indiana Regional Citizens League Citizen of two years as the president and two years on Hunter L. Haskell (D) the Year in 2000. He is a widower and has one the Plan Commission. He represents the GREENWOOD CITY: COURT JUDGE adult child, Krystal, and three grandchildren. Southeast side of Greenwood, which is en- Lewis J. Gregory (R) Ron attends Greenwood Christian Church. tirely in the Whiteland School District. He attends Our Lady of the Greenwood Church. He is married to his wife, Susan, and has two children: Ryan and Nicholas. J. David Hopper (R) HOMECROFT Terri Roberts-Leonard (D) David Hopper has served on the Green- Ezra Hill (R) wood Common Council since 2012. He also HOMECROFT: TOWN COUNCIL serves on the Greenwood Redevelopment Ezra Hill grew up in Indianapolis, attended Commission. David is the director of the Susan Fleck (D) – At-Large ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 15 The Southside Times ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY

Douglas John (Mac) McNaughton (L)

Denise Paul Hatch (D)

James W. Merritt Jr. (R) 2922 OSTERLY COURT, GREENWOOD, IN 46143 First cul-de-sac in Kensington Grove. 0.67 (317) 882-6453 acre lot ready for your new home. $89,900. Why do you want to become mayor? BLC#21634888. Joe Hogsett (D) After record homicides in the last three years and not seeing a change of course from Why do you want to be re-elected as mayor? the current mayor, I decided I needed to step up. Infrastructure, public safety and pride in I have lifted the city’s 35-year moratorium the city are my concerns and the concerns on new streetlights and laid out a plan that of most citizens. I have proven leadership will invest $400 million on Indy’s roads, qualities that have come from serving as an streets and sidewalks over the next few elected state senator for many years which I years. This year we will direct nearly $4 mil- will bring to the mayor’s office. lion to grassroots organizations and neighborhood-based efforts that are working to What are your qualifications to be mayor? tackle the root causes of violent crime. We I have private sector experience running 1035 BUFFALO RUN WAY UNIT #1035, 3755 BARTLETT AVE., INDIANAPOLIS, 46227 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 2,440 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, 1.5 story focus on programs that holistically address a company with 160 employees. I serve in 1,296 sq ft. 2 levels. Remodeled 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath, home with a circular floor plan. Wood burning substance abuse and mental illness, includ- leadership at the Indiana Statehouse. And one car garage. Wood burning fireplace. Tree lined fireplace with a blower. Main level master with a ing the opening of the Reuben Engage- backyard and patio. Remodeled kitchen, new carpet full bathroom & access to laundry room. Detached I have written legislation addressing major and window coverings. $127,000, BLC#21635646. garage. $214,900. BLC#21604137. ment Center, where those in crises can be concerns in Indianapolis and in Indiana and diverted from the criminal justice system understand what needs to be done to serve and connected to wraparound services and all citizens of Indianapolis. Homelessness, treatment programs. We have seen major hunger, abandoned houses and drug addic- investment in Indianapolis, from industry tion are poisons to a community and issues leaders like Salesforce, Fed Ex and Infosys, that must be addressed. including thousands of new jobs brought What are three priorities that you would like into our city. to achieve if elected mayor? What are your qualifications to be mayor? 1) Public safety. I want to return to the days I was elected to the office of Indianapolis where people can walk around without Mayor in November 2015 and assumed of- concern for safety. 7914 HOUSEFINCH LANE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239 7501 KILLARNEY DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217 fice in January 2016. Previously, served as 2,404 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 1.5 story, almost 5,465 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-story with a a federal prosecutor for the Southern Dis- 2) I will create a bona-fide infrastructure new Arbor floor plan. Master on main level with 9 finished, daylight basement, 3 car garage, 18 x 40 in- trict of Indiana for four years. I launched plan for our roads. This plan will allow In- ft. ceilings. Kitchen has a large island. 20 x 12 patio. ground Gunite Pool with auto cover & heater. Large dianapolis to thrive for decades to come. Walking distance to the community pool. $239,900. master with sitting room & gas fireplace. $499,900. the office’s first Public Corruption Working BLC#21628882. BLC#21617759. Group, a Civil Rights Task Force, as well as a 3) I will emphasize job retention, new job groundbreaking Violent Crime Initiative fo- creation and additional economic devel- cused on punishing illegally-armed felons. I opment for our capitol city. I will work served for six years as Indiana’s Secretary of with businesses and schools to enhance State and I have more than 20 years of expe- workforce development throughout Indi- rience in the private practice of law. anapolis. One of my top priorities will be What are three priorities that you would like to make Indianapolis the best city to live, to achieve if elected mayor? work and raise a family. 1) Improving our infrastructure.

2) Increasing public safety & criminal justice 5593 HARNESS DRIVE, GREENWOOD, IN 46143 1471 VINEWOOD DRIVE, GREENWOOD, IN 46143 reform. 5,154 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1.5 story, 3 car 3,290 sq ft, 3 bedrooms with a loft, 3.5 baths and garage, custom built Degeyter Home in Center finished basement. Open concept with multiple 3) Creating a city where prosperity and op- Christopher James Moore (R) Grove School district. Covered patio and separate areas to entertain. Screened-in porch, fenced & portunities are attainable for all. I was paver patio with a full wood burning fireplace and landscaped back yard & storage barn. $254,900. proud to launch Indy Achieves, an edu- Why do you want to become mayor? fenced yard. $475,000. BLC#21618356. BLC#21619047. cation program that will provide millions We need to have a real change for this city. in scholarships and grants to low-income We are basically held hostage by a two-party students attending Ivy Tech and IUPUI, system that does not care about the citizens helping to increase the number of Marion www. .com or the future. I can and will take this city to a County residents qualified for the jobs of the 21st century.

Indianapolis continued on page 16. 16 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 The Southside Times VOTE INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY CONT'D Tuesday, May 7th Indianapolis continued from page 15. CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 21 Elect Frank Mascari (D) brighter future. Tyler Richardson (R) James What are your qualifications to be mayor? Kristin Jones (D) I can run a campaign on minimal money and Kristin Jones is a 24-year resident of west In- that will translate to operating the city on dianapolis. She and her husband of 28 years CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 22 minimal cost as well as experiences of get- have raised their children in District 16. Her Jared Evans (D) ting projects done on time and under bud- great-great-grandparents owned and oper- get in my life from management and laying ated a hardware store off of Oliver Avenue. Jason A. Richey (R) COONEY Currently, Kristin is the director of commu- asphalt on these roads. I’m a working-class man with fresh, new ideas. nity engagement for a local nonprofit. Kris- tin said she is ready to fight for the residents CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 23 Mayor What are three priorities that you would like of District 16 to ensure their concerns (im- Paul E. Annee (R) City of Southport to achieve if elected mayor? proved roads, sidewalks and alleys, along- 1) Roads and infrastructure so we can grow side an increased focus on crime prevention properly grow as a city. and a need for more community-based solu- CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 24 DIANE BUCHANAN tions for local issues). Clerk Treasurer 2) Crime is a big issue. I’ve already got a great Ben Brown (D) crime prevention plan that can, and will, CAROL BOWLING help the youth of the city as well. All our plans are interactive, which will help each Councilor District 2 aspect of each plan. Patrick Wagner (D) 3) Help those recovering from opioid addic- JOSEPH HALEY tion; help the homeless. Patrick Wagner is a lifelong Indianapolis Thomas Vaughn (R) Councilor District 3 resident. He is a Ben Davis alumnus, grad- Tom Vaughn is Chief of the Southport Police uated from DePauw University and holds a Department and acting Public Works Super- Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Reelect James Cooney master’s degree from IUPUI. Patrick works visor. Tom has managed municipal budgets, in software development as an information led the charge on building the new South- technology program manager. In partner- port Municipal Complex and stayed within Felipe Rios (R) ship with the Court Appointed Special Ad- budget in both roles. After graduating from AD for SouthsideLOOKING Times.indd 1 FOR A CHANGE?4/25/2019 12:03:23 AM vocates program, Patrick advocated for chil- Perry Meridian High School, Tom married Why do you want to become mayor? dren in the Child Protective Services system Jane. Over the past 30-plus years, they’ve Join our team! I want to become mayor because the city of and worked to bring healthcare to poverty- raised three children and have two grand- Indianapolis needs change and new leader- stricken Indianapolis neighborhoods and children. Tom and Jane are both actively in- The Southside Times and Center ship to work for the people and not for their looks to leverage his background in advoca- volved alongside the Burmese community personal interests. cy in our local government. Patrick said his within Perry Township, and Tom has also Grove ICON has an immediate platform aims to improve our infrastructure, What are your qualifications to be mayor? coached youth basketball. In addition, he opening for an energetic, safeguard our neighborhoods, empower our was named Lions Club Citizen of the Year. organized and highly- My leadership, education and because I care local entrepreneurs and bring progress to motivated self-starter for the for the people. Indianapolis. following two positions: What are three priorities that you would like to achieve if elected mayor? CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 18 OUTSIDE ADVERTISING 1) Education: Better budgets and reopen Duane Ingram (D) Doug Wood (R) SALES REPRESENTATIVE closed schools. Carrie Zapfe (R) Doug Wood is a lifelong Indianapolis resi- 2) Infrastructure: Fix and repair the city dent who has resided in Perry Township for FREELANCE CREATIVES the last 20 years. He is a veteran police de- (Photographers and News/Feature Writers). streets. CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 19 tective assigned to investigate special victim 3) The city’s economic growth: Create small GROW LOCAL MEDIA, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. cases. Doug is a member of the Kiwanis Club business community-based grants and Tony Mendez (R) of Perry Township and a Greater Southside fairness in contracts and jobs. Business Alliance board member. He is a CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 20 former executive board member with Youth CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 16 Connections, Inc. and has two sons, Kaleb Jason Holliday (R) and Kaden. Laura Giffel (R) Phil Webster (D) CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 25 Justin Brown (D) – District 25 Send resume to: Stephanie Dolan: Brian Mowery (R) – District 25 [email protected]. ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 17 The Southside Times ELECTION COVERAGE 2019 SOUTHPORT

1) Increased walkability with street and side- nity service. I’m presently working for the working relationship with our council and walk improvements. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Legisla- work together to benefit our great city. tive Committee, testifying at the state capital 2) Revitalization of the business district for veterans’ benefits. James A. Cooney (R) through continued city planning. CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 1 3) Support unity within Southport with the What are three priorities that you would like Why do you want to become mayor? promotion of our parks department. to achieve if elected mayor? Diana S. Bossingham (R) I would like to continue the progress made 1) To create a safer community by focusing over the last four years. on quality of life issues for our neighbor- CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 2 hoods and businesses. We will do this by What are your qualifications to be mayor? having a more interactive relationship be- Vernon Jesse Testruth (R) tween our community and our police de- I have served on Southport's City Council partment with an emphasis on addressing for 10 years, including three years as coun- issues of concern to our neighborhoods. cil president. I am also serving on the Rede- Why do you want to become mayor? Carol Bowling (R) 2) To maintain an office that will be accessi- velopment Commission and was involved in Carol was born and raised in Southport. efforts to create a development deal at the I have been asked by some of the citizens to ble to our citizens, our council and others run again. They aren't happy with the way in our community: to provide information Her father and mentor, Jack Harman, was lumberyard site across from Renaissance. I on the original Southport Flag Committee was a member of the building committee to the city is run. After a lot of thought and re- as it relates to city operations and budgets search on their complaint, I agreed to run. and ensure that notices of all meetings that acquired funds to begin the Ameri- oversee the construction of the new city hall can flag tradition in the city. Carol has and police department. Additionally, I have that impact the community will be posted What are your qualifications to be mayor? for public viewing. served on the Southport Flag Commit- served as the president of the Stormwater tee, the Southport Park Board since 2017 Utility Board since its inception in 2016, I was a former mayor of Southport, from 3) I support a sound fiscal policy that will be and is currently the board president. She working on upgrading the storm sewer sys- 2010-2014. My education with IUPUI/IACT efficient and maximize our finite resourc- led the board through the implementa- tem within the city. Mayor’s Academy (four-year course). I have es. I will work for the maintenance of our tion of the LWCF (Land Water Conserva- 23 years of experience in military leadership infrastructure; enhance green spaces and What are three priorities that you would like training and 34 years of experience working to achieve if elected mayor? future development that enhances our for ADT in customer relations and commu- city’s quality and character. I desire a good Indianapolis continued on page 18.

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Southport continued from page 17. CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 3 SOUTHPORT: CITY CLERK-TREASURER tion Fund) grant that allowed the park’s new upgrades, including a new ADA play- Joseph E. Haley, Jr. (R) ground. She has regularly attended the Jacklynn Bettis (R) Joseph “Joe” Haley, Jr. has been a resident of Shara Hostetler (R) Board of Public Works and Safety meet- Southport since 2010. He is a retired teacher ings and Southport City Council meetings Jacklynn “Jackie” Bettis has lived in In- of individuals with special needs and works to learn how the city of Southport govern- diana since 2013 after being transferred full-time in the ministerial field. Joe was also ment operates. from New York. She has lived in Southport appointed to the Southport City Council for since 2015. Jackie has worked for ADT Se- District 3 in 2013. He said he supports two curity since May 1992. She and her hus- main items for city government: a beautiful Diane O’Neal Buchanan (R) band, Gerald, have been married for 30 and active park for citizens and a strong and years and have a 23-year-old son, Alan. well-managed Public Works and Safety. In Diane O’Neal Buchanan said she believes Billy McKinney (R) Jackie is a Disciple of Christ. She is a past addition to serving Southport as a councilor, her 15 years’ work experience in account- president of the Gates-Greece and Roch- he is also the president of the Perry Seniors ing shows skills and knowledge necessary William “Billy” McKinney has lived in ester Kiwanis Clubs. Board of Directors. He is married to his wife, to excel as Southport City Clerk-Treasurer Southport for 31 years and he volunteers Jennifer, and has four children: Elisabeth, in maintaining a balanced budget and pay- as a safety officer. He and his wife, Lin- Alyssa, Olivia and Joey. ing bills timely while keeping costs down da McKinney, have five children and 11 through grant writing. She said Southport grandchildren. Billy is a member of Fel- CITY COUNCIL: DISTRICT 4 needs individuals who share the same goals lowship of Christ Baptist Church and said and are dedicated to work in harmony with that God is No. 1 in his life. He said he is Larry Tunget (R) each other. Diane has lived in Southport running for office because he is an honest for 60 years and stated that the success and man, will do what is right for the commu- growth of Southport is as important to her nity of Southport and for the people in it CITY COUNCIL: AT-LARGE as she believes it is to its citizens. and is “just the man in the overalls.” Charles James Lynch (R)

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BEECH GROVE 95 N. 2nd Ave. | Info: (317) 784-3743; bgbowl.com. First Mooser Riders Car, Bike and Truck Show National Day of Prayer 2019 • Love One Another. • Food, vendors, music, raffles and 50/50. Family- John 13:34-35; Pray for America. Spiritually & po- friendly event. Awards for first, second, and third litical harmony. | When: May 2, noon-12:30 p.m. | place, as well as best paint, interior and best in Where: Beech Grove City Hall (weather permit- overall. Early registration now through May 17 is ting), 806 Main St. | Info: (317) 788-4979. $15, T-shirt included. Day of registration fee is $20; no T-shirt included but dash cards provided. All en- Yoga • Yoga classes are now held each week on tries will have dash tags. | When: May 18, 1 - 4 p.m. Thursdays. $5. | When: May 2, 6 p.m. | Where: Hor- (Registration from 10 a.m. - noon) | Where: 3320 S. net Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. | Emerson Ave. | Info: Terry: (317) 717-0305; Kevin: Info: Call (317) 788-4986 for questions. (317) 340-8049; and Penney: (317) 653-7128.

Mini Monday • Learn and play program for pre- Memories of Lick Creek Church and Cemetery schoolers. Free of charge. | When: May 6, 10 a.m. | • The Daughters of the American Revolution Sam- Franklin Road. | Info: (317) 275-4380; attend.indy- shuttle bus, courtesy of Demaree Crossing, will run Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hor- uel Bryan Chapter will present “Memories of Lick pl.org/event/1653797. from each lot to bring guests to and from the com- net Ave. | Info: (317) 788-4986. Creek Church and Cemetery.” | When: May 21, 5 - munity center. | When: May 2, 9 a.m.-noon. | Where: 7 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way. | Zumba • Zumba classes are held each week on GARFIELD PARK Main St. | Info: samuelbryanchapterdar.com. Info: (317) 882-4810; thesocialofgreenwood.org. Mondays $5. | When: May 6, 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. | Info: Lick Creek Church and Cemetery Sign Dedi- Garfield Park Brewery Fundraiser • Join us in Fabric auction • The Quilt Connection Guild will Call (317) 788-4986 for questions. cation • The Daughters of the American Revo- conjunction with Indiana Grown, Piazza Produce be holding an auction – selling fabric, quilting no- lution Samuel Bryan Chapter will be host- and The Original Swayzee Hand Breaded Tender- tions, sewing patterns, sewing books and maga- Spring Fling Strawberry Festival • Join Fran- ing “Lick Creek Church and Cemetery Sign loin to support our local Garfield Park Farmers zines and other items. Proceeds go to the guild ciscan Health Senior Promise for our 6th Annual Dedication.” | When: June 1, 3 - 5 p.m. | Where: Market! Swayzee Tenderloins will serve up some to support their programs. All sewers are encour- Spring Fling Strawberry Festival to celebrate Older Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. | Info: mean tenderloins with chips and slaw. A portion of aged to bring and donate quilting and sewing Americans Month. The event is free and open to the samuelbryanchapterdar.com. all tenderloin sales will go to support the Garfield items they no longer love or need for resale at the public. Join us for some strawberry shortcake, live Park Farmer’s Market. All of this takes place after the auction. | When: May 2, 6:30 p.m. | Where: Green- music, fellowship and door prizes. You will have the first farmer’s market of the season, so go out and wood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison opportunity to meet a couple of the Indianapolis FOUNTAIN SQUARE support your local vendors, then come snag some Ave. | Info: [email protected]. 500 princesses, along with having your picture tak- lunch and a beer right after! | When: May 4, noon - en with a 2019 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. | When: Recipe for an Emcee Class with Tony Styxx • 7 p.m. | Where: Garfield Brewery, 2310 Shelby St. | Central Indiana Spring Ring Concert • Free May 7, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Where: Sarah T. Bolton Young people ages 9 and up are invited to join Info: (317) 954-6361; garfieldparkindy.org. spring concert featuring central Indiana hand- Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. | Info: (317) 528-8277. local performer Tony Styxx to use a high energy bell choirs. | When: May 3, 7 p.m. | Where: First spoken-word approach to write a hip-hop inspired Indiana MUFON Spring Symposium with Barry Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St. | The ABCs of Diabetes • The ABCs of Diabetes is a poem as well as their own poetry lines. | When: Gaunt • Barry Gaunt will speak about alien abduc- Info: joyfulsound.info. free four-part diabetes education series instructed May 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Where: Fountain Square tion and the effect of the phenomenon on one’s life. by the Marion County Public Health Department. Library, 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4390; Barry currently serves as a member of the renowned Mother’s Night Out Purse Bingo • Tri Kappa Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, attend.indypl.org/event/1521476. Society of the Supernatural. He is the MUFON (Mu- Greenwood/Delta Lambda Chapter presents taking medications and preventing complications. tual UFO Network) State Director of Kentucky and is “Mother’s Night Out”. All proceeds stay local to Please plan to attend all four classes. Registration a STAR Team Certified Field Investigator for MUFON. support charities and scholarships. Tickets are is required. | When: May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1:30 - 3:30 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP He is also a cohost of “Into The Fire,” a podcast on $25 in advance or $30 for reserved tables. Must be p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Blog Talk Radio. He is the managing director of the 18 to enter. Cash only. | When: May 8, 6:30 p.m. | Main St. | Info: (317) 221-2094 to register. Lunch and Learn • The public is invited to Lunch NightStalkers Paranormal Research Team, which re- Where: Greenwood Moose Lodge #2079, 813 W. and Learn’s two one-act plays, “The Great Ameri- searches and investigates hauntings, UFO reports, Smith Valley Road. | Info: (317) 727-5662; trikappa. Town Hall Conversation • This town hall conver- can Talent Show” and “The Entire American Revo- alien abductions and strange creature reports on a [email protected]. sation is for why we need to construct a new po- lution in Less than 40 Minutes,” presented by St. case-by-case basis. Free event. | When: May 4, 1 - 3 lice and fire station. There will be no discussions John Lutheran School’s upper grades and directed p.m. | Where: Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 Cruft St. | Greatest Hits Concert • Playing their first outdoor on the sale of the sanitary sewer system or any dis- by Paul Johnson. The menu will be friend chicken Info: (317) 450-6630; bigcar.org. concert of the 2019 season, the Greater Green- cussion on how we pay for this investment. There and beverages will be provided. Free will dona- wood Community Band will be performing a clas- will be another town hall discussion scheduled on tions accepted but not expected. | When: May 2, Toddler Sports Experience: Introduction to Tra- sic collection of symphonic band versions of some the sale of the sanitary sewer system and the issu- 11:30 a.m. to the end of the second one-act play ditional Sports • Preschoolers are invited to join of the greatest hits that made history from the 60s, ance of debt. | When: May 9, 7 p.m. | Where: Hornet or when you may have to leave. Please park in JumpBunch for an introduction to sports of all 70s and 80s. This is the great Sunday evening treat Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. | Info: parking lot accessible from Hunter Road and enter sorts and games! | When: May 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | with special guest musicians. Be there to enjoy the (317) 791-6060; beechgrove.com. through entrance C-8. | Where: St. John Lutheran Where: Garfield Park Library, 2502 Shelby St. | Info: refreshments provided by our much appreciated Church and School, 6630 Southeastern Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4490; attend.indypl.org/event/1518796. sponsors and be a part of a musical experience Beech Grove Bowl • Free bowling for kids ages (317) 937-6206; [email protected]. you won’t forget. Concerts are free. | When: May 14 and under. Bring your kids to BG Bowl for free 19, 4-5:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Amphitheater bowling! Each child ages 14 and under will receive True Grit: the NEA Big Read! • Participate in an GREENWOOD (Surina Square Park), 100 Surina Way. | Info: (317) two free games and free shoe rental. This event expert-led discussion of the classic Western novel, 881-4545; greenwoodband.org/events. will provide an opportunity for your child to find “True Grit,” as part of the national Big Read, a pro- Senior Expo • Join us at our 21st Annual Senior out more info about and/or sign up for this sum- gram of the National Endowment for the Arts in Expo. This free event is the largest Senior Expo on the mer’s Beach Grove Special Rollers League. | When: partnership with Arts Midwest. | When: May 6, 6:30 Southside and features 80 vendors, health screenings, May 18, noon - 2 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Bowl, - 7:30 p.m. | Where: Franklin Road Library, 5550 S. valuable information, giveaways and much more. A Calendar continued on page 21. ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 21 The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY

★★★✩✩ • PG-13 • Action, Adventure, Fantasy • 3 hours, 1 minute An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Community Avengers: Endgame Eleven years and 21 films in the making for the Older Adult. CELEBRATING 1 YEAR! MOVIE REVIEW small bits of plot, however, for the dedicated hold up to scrutiny. Which comes with the APARTMENTS MCU fan any talk of plot details is bound to territory of the type of narrative device they ARE LIMITED. negatively affect their viewing of the film due employ, but that should not be an excuse for By Bradley Lane to the highly secretive marketing and pro- lazy writing. Additionally, the movie feels duction of this film. The Russo Brothers even very unbalanced in terms of character devel- Iron Man was released in 2008 and was di- went so far as to give redacted scripts to the opment. This is done in order to give more rected by Jon Favreau. It opened to box office cast so that not even they would understand depth to a select few characters, but unfor- success, made Iron Man and Robert Downey the full story until they, themselves, viewed tunately that leaves many characters with Jr. into household names, and, most notably, it on screen. This being said, if I sound in- unresolved arcs or the sense that a character kicked off what we know now as the Mar- tentionally vague in this review, it is to pro- arc was cheated to reduce runtime. This is vel Cinematic Universe. A long-running and tect those people who do not want anything disappointing considering Avengers: Infinity canonically consistent story spanning the spoiled for them. War already balanced more satisfying char- course of 11 years. Avengers: Endgame does a lot right, the acter arcs with less time. Amenities Services Creating a consistent story that focuses most apparent of which is just how satisfying I can guarantee you this about Avengers: • Private apartment with full, on the same characters every movie is hard private bathroom the story they tell is for those long-time fans. Endgame: if you are a longtime MCU fan, I enough, but the MCU has made an art of • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator With so much riding on this film’s success, have no doubt you will walk out of the the- creating and maintaining stylistic, narrative and microwave fans can rest easy that most of their favorite ater satisfied with this film. Like most things, and tonal continuity through dozens of solo • Ample closet space heroes’ stories come to a genuinely emotion- what you get out of Endgame is what you and spin-off movies made by different crews, • Individually controlled heating and al close. Another aspect of Endgame that im- have put into it. My recommendation is to directors and writers. Avengers: Endgame is air conditioning pressed me was just how introspective and give it a shot no matter who you are, even if the culmination of every solo, teamup and • Carpet in living and sleeping areas emotionally mature this film aimed to be. it is not perfect, it is truly a once-in-a-gener- spin-off movie in the MCU, and a near direct • Linoleum in kitchen and ceramic tile The first act deals with incredibly timely is- ation cultural event. continuation of the story told in last year’s in bathroom sues and cleverly draws on real-world events • Emergency call devices in bathroom Avengers: Infinity War. to increase emotional impact. Endgame also and bedroom Both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Bradley is a Beech Grove High School cleverly reincorporates a plethora of one- alumnus and has been enamored by • Pre-wired for cable TV and telephone Endgame were written and directed by Joe liners, narratives and plot points from the film for as long as he can remember. • Mini-blinds provided and Anthony Russo. Endgame picks up right He is currently in his third year studying MCU’s extensive filmography. after the events in Infinity War, and ... actual- at IUPUI, majoring in Media and Public However, this film is not without its flaws. Affairs with a minor in Film. Bradley can Services ly, I can’t tell you what this film is about. For The universe rules it sets up for this film be contacted at [email protected]. • Ongoing health monitoring and most people it won’t really matter if I spoil rarely seem cohesive, and even more rarely nursing assessments • Assistance with activities for daily living: bathing, dressing, walking, personal Calendar continued from page 20. great German food and live music on three stages. the coupon flyer and come to UNO’s for a great grooming and hygiene $10 at the door. | When: May 3, 5 p.m. | Where: Edel- meal and a good cause. | When: the entire month weiss Restaurant, 8602 S. Meridian St. | Info: india- of May; members of the SPD will be serving May 9 • Medication reminders and assistance INDIANAPOLIS napolisgak.com/restaurant; gofundme.com/man- & 21, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: UNO Pizzeria & Grill, • Three restaurant-style meals daily age/federation-of-german-societies/donations. 4740 E. Southport Road. | Info: For Academy appli- plus snacks cations or further information, contact Southport • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services Indianapolis NARFE Meeting • Indianapolis • Assistance with transportation needs Chapter 151 of the National Active and Retired Police Dept. at (317) 787-7595. SOUTHPORT • 24-hour staffng and reception desk Federal Employees Association will meet with all active and retired federal employees; their spouses 19th Annual Plant Sale • The Cultivating Garden • Range of interesting and varied programs May Friendship Day • Church Women United will are welcome. | When: May 3, 12:30 p.m. We meet at Club will host its 19th Annual Plant Sale. Sun and and events celebrate their May Friendship Day. Bill Boone, Di- one of the restaurants across the street at 11 a.m. for shade perennials, herbs, ground covers and more. • Medicaid accepted rector of Servants Heart, will be speaking during lunch. | Where: Nat. Assn. of Letter Carriers Hall, 2211 Rain or shine. | When: May 18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: the worship program. During our luncheon we E. 54th St., Indianapolis. | Info: narfe.org/chapter151. 7125 S. Meridian St., one block south of Southport Due to growth we are hiring few good people. will be honoring LaNisha Clark and Ara Mercer- Road. | Info: Diana Williams at (317) 258-7916. LPN’S, QMA’S and CNA’S. Nelson with our Young Church Women Awards. Open House and Family Fair • Free food and Luncheon cost is $7 and reservations should be drinks for all local businesses, retailers and hand- Vinyl Appreciation Society for Teens • Teens ages mailed to Joann Wade at 6552 Cahill Pl. #B, India- crafted items on site. Karate demonstrations, flag 14-18 are invited to play and listen to vinyl records napolis, IN 46214 by Friday, April 26. We are also presentation by the National Guard and tours of on a stereo in a group setting. They can bring their collecting items for Teachers Treasurers. | When: the Masonic Lodge. Learn about what being a Ma- own records for others to listen to, discover new mu- May 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Southport United son is all about! Presentations by the ladies’ group, sic and listen to some classics. All audio equipment Methodist Church, 1947 E. Southport Road. | Info: The Eastern Star, the young girls, Rainbow, and the will be provided. | When: May 18, 2 - 3 p.m. | Where: [email protected]. boys group, DeMolay. Red Cross blood donation Southport Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road. | Info: (317) onsite times TBD. | When: May 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 275-4510; attend.indypl.org/event/1504730. Fundraiser for Youth Education • The South- Where: Brookside Masonic Lodge, 7525 N. Acton port Police Department and UNO’s Pizzeria have Road. | Info: Tim at [email protected]; Tina teamed up to host a month long fundraiser for For more information, call at [email protected]. Youth Education and the Aaron Allan Public Ser- vant Youth Leadership Academy, honoring South- 317-885-4446 PERRY TOWNSHIP port Lieutenant Aaron Allan, who was a devoted public servant. The Academy carries on his life’s ENJOY YOUR WEEK! 8601 South Shelby Street work: developing young people with character Visit ss-times.com for Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 Federation Festival • Fundraiser for both the GAK hellenicseniorliving-indianapolis.com and Federation of German Societies. Over the win- and ethical decision-making. The fundraiser is dur- ter vandals broke into the park and did quite a bit of ing the entire month of May, with members of the weekly news and events. Managed by Gardant Management Solutions damage to our beautiful park. Come join us for the Southport Police Department serving meals. Clip 22 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com LIFESTYLE The Southside Times

Puzzle Time Answers Emotional eating? Try these instant feel-good alternatives SEE PAGE 19 Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: mindlessly eat when you’re not hungry, to good. When you don’t have enough do- Synonyms: GAY, GLAD, JOLLY, JOYOUS, NUTRITION MERRY, PLEASED; calm and soothe yourself when you’re sad, pamine, you’ll crave foods that make you Games: BRIDGE, EUCHRE, GIN, mad, bored, or worried? Do you reward happy. Then again, having too much dopa- HEARTS, POKER; By Wendell Fowler yourself with food until you’re, urp, bloat- mine can lead to addiction, which makes Ingredients: FLOUR, SALT, ed? Does food make you feel safe? Is food it harder to lose weight. SHORTENING, WATER; Not so much anymore, but when I used a friend? Do you feel powerless around If you’re depressed, lonely, stressed, Notables: DILLINGER, HARRISON, to get stressed or world-weary from all the food? It’s true, eating particular foods can or got the blues, for goodness sake, call LILLY; hate, fear and cruel, angry people, I gave temporarily silence anger, fear, sadness, someone who always makes you feel bet- Colors: BLUE, GOLD; myself permission to cheat by eating a anxiety, loneliness, resentment and shame ter about yourself, play with your dog or Hall of Fame: ELKHART piece of chocolate cake, which of course ... emotions you’d rather not feel. cat, or look at a favorite photo or cherished made me feel good. Now I just close my Like addictive drugs, foods rich in sug- memento. Expend your nervous energy by eyes, slowly breathe deeply in and out five ar, fat and salt trigger feel-good, emotion- dancing freely to your favorite song when Southside New Quiz times, re-center and enjoy the peaceful numbing chemicals such as dopamine. no one is looking, squeezing a stress ball, SEE PAGE 2 rush. Phew, close call! Once people experience the “high” associ- whack a golf ball, or take a brisk walk in na- 1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A Emotional eating is using food to make ated with increased dopamine, they crave ture. And breathe deeply! Together, we can yourself feel better: to satisfy emotion- more. Food addicts become dependent complete our journey to perfect health and al needs, rather than hunger. You might upon the “feel good” obtained from eat- awakening. You are a miracle! reach for a pint of chocolate ice cream ing certain foods, which often perpetu- when you’re feeling down, order a pizza ates a continued need to eat, even when Chef Wendell is a lecturer and if you’re bored or lonely, or swing by the not hungry. These behaviors generate a food journalist. Contact him at [email protected]. drive-through after a stressful day. vicious cycle as the food addict contin- Do you eat your emotions? Do you eat ues gorging foods that bring pleasurable more when you’re stressed about politics? feelings. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter Grim TV news broadcasts, or what some- in the human brain which makes you feel one said to you today that hurt? Do you

A quick reality check on realty TV

GRAMMAR GUY Realty is a noun that simply means real article, for instance)? A capital “r” Realtor estate. Realty deals with the buying and is someone who is officially a member of selling of property — buildings and land. the National Association of Realtors. Real- By Curtis Honeycutt Reality is the opposite of fiction. It is tor is actually a trademarked term by the usually a noun that means “something NAR, therefore, many stylebooks (includ- Spring is in full swing. The bugs are real.” As an adjective, it often modifies the ing the AP) encourage you to capitalize it back, seasonal allergies have come out of word television: reality television. The iro- and use it only if you’re confident the per- hiding and “for sale” signs in front yards ny isn’t lost on me that reality TV claims son to whom you’re referring is truly a cap- are as plentiful as dandelions. If this were a to document “real” life, but it often is more ital “r” Realtor. If not, they advise, use the cartoon, all my Realtor friends would have produced than a soap opera. term real estate agent or real estate broker. cash register “ka-ching” sounds going off That means shows like House Hunt- Even though I’m hopped up on Zyrtec, while dollar signs appeared in their puffy, ers could be considered realty reality TV. I love spring. I also love House Hunters pollen-plagued eyes. While that’s a funny phrase, House Hunt- (especially House Hunters International) Yes, ‘tis the season for house-selling, ers is about as real as the Tooth Fairy. even though I know it’s heavily staged. An and — as someone who has watched Many couples who appear on the show entertaining reality TV show is nothing at enough “House Hunters” to consider him- already have houses under contract prior which to sneeze. self a semi-professional Realtor, it’s time to to filming, and the rest of them are quite revisit some commonly confused words: far along in the house-buying process. realty and reality. Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance That’s just the tip of the unrealistic iceberg humor writer. Have a grammar Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way when it comes to everyone’s favorite show question? Connect with him on — Realtor does not have an invisible letter Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at to watch while settling into a cozy couch curtishoneycutt.com. “i” hiding in the middle of it. I can’t tell you coma on a Tuesday night. how many times I hear people say “real-i- When it comes to the word “Realtor,” tor.” There’s no “i” in Realtor. why is it sometimes capitalized (like in this ss-times.com • Week of May 2-8, 2019 23 The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries

Survivors include his wife, Laura Anderson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Brooke Alfred Hyatt, the father of her children. She was OBITUARIES his two sons, Logan and Sawyer Anderson; his Oberlander, Jaxson Coss, Darrian Collison Jr, also preceded in death by her second husband, brother, Michael (Heidi) Anderson; his sister, Paula Jessie Hall and Jaiden Hall; and brother, Sammy Charles Harbaugh; and two brothers, Carl Parks Jr. Anderson; four nieces, Jessica Friskney, Elizabeth Gibson. A funeral service was held April 6 at and Richard Parks. Reba is survived by sons, Marvin Richard Leon Allen O’Rourke, Katrina Thurber and Izzy Anderson; a New Life Gospel Church, 2659 S. Lockburn St., (Donna) Hyatt and Ronald (Sue) Hyatt; stepdaughter, Richard Leon Allen, 91, died April 25, 2019 in nephew, Nikolai Anderson; mother-in-law, Janice Indianapolis. Arrangements were entrusted by Susan (Phil) Wood; and sister, Roberta Wittmeier; Indianapolis. Born May 27, 1927 in Indianapolis to (Robert) Capestany; sister-in-law, Amy (Craig) G H Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- the late Percy and Anna (Thinnes) Allen, he was a Skalski, with nephews, Kyle and Luke; brother- 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Ruth was buried great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A 1945 graduate of Southport High School. A charter in-law, Adam (Amy) Lawson; and nephews, Aiden in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. celebration of Reba’s life was held April 27 at Wilson member of St. Jude Catholic Church, he was also a and Andrew; and his father-in-law’s wife, Wanda St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood member of the Knights of Columbus. Richie was Lawson. A funeral service was held April 24 in Chapel, 481 W. Main St. Reba was buried in Forest married for 65 years to Joan (Winkler) Allen, who Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services Robert J. Hagan Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. died in October 2013. Richard was also preceded with Barbara Milton officiating. In lieu of flowers, Robert J. “Bobby” Hagan, 61, of Indianapolis, died in death by a daughter, Elisa, before birth; and donations may be made in Bill’s name to the April 24, 2019 in Indianapolis. Born in Indianapolis siblings, Donald, Everett, Earl, George, Francis and American Cancer Society. on Aug. 12, 1957, Bobby was the Cindy Sue Howery Louisa. Survivors include five children, Linda King, son of Robert Joseph and Nancy Cindy Sue Howery, 58, of Indianapolis, died April Diana Castner, Nancy (Phil) Mills, Daniel (Thelma) K. (Scharfenberger) Hagan; his 24, 2019. Born Sept. 5, 1960 in Indianapolis, she Allen and David (Nancy) Allen; two siblings, Gertrude E. Chance parents preceded him in death. graduated from Manual High School. She worked Robert Allen and Rosemary Heidelberger; seven Gertrude E. Chance, 87, of Greenwood, died Bobby was a 1975 graduate of in food service for 33 years. She was a longtime grandchildren, Cassidy Hunter, Jacob Faulkner, April 28, 2019 to the late Hugo and Ruth Straub. Cardinal Ritter High School in member of One Body Ministry and a volunteer for Andrew Castner, Daniel Allen, Mitchell Allen, She was preceded in death by her husband, Indianapolis and a member of Humble Impressions. She enjoyed reading and Derek Allen and Timothy Castner; and seven David L. Chance. She is survived by her sons, St. Michael Catholic Church. watching movies. She was preceded in death by great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kingston and Braelynn David L. (Carla) Chance II and Timothy A. (Becky) He worked as a machinist at General Motors- her parents, George and Mildred; stepmother, Faulkner; Caleb Hunter, Alexander and Josephine Chance; grandchildren, Austen, Amber, Garrett, Allison Division for more than 35 years. His Helen Burch; daughter, Lynne Michelle Howery; Castner; and Archer Allen. Richie was a veteran of Emily and Logan; great-grandchildren, Chance, brother, P.J. Hagan, also preceded him in death. and siblings, Peggy Faulkner (twin) and Eddie the U.S. Navy and worked 46 years for Mitchell and Gwen, Ethan, Stanley and Bridget. Services will Survivors include his daughter, Amanda E. (Ryan) Burch. Survivors include her son, Matthew Howery; Scott Machine Company. Visitation and services be private for her family. She will be buried in Stephenson; his sister, Mary (Joe) McAuley; stepchildren, Jeremy Howery and Danielle Howery; were held April 30 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. seven brothers, Donny (Sue) Hagan, Ricky siblings, Mike Burch, Tony Burch, Leon Thompson followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial was in Hagan, Michael (Donna) Hagan, Timmy Hagan, and Doris Jean Harmon; husband, John Daugherty; Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted Marty (Betty) Hagan, Jeff (Shay) Hagan and and many cousins, nieces, nephews and stepsiblings. to G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Matthew Scott Conner Greg (Christine) Hagan; his sister-in-law, Shari Visitation and services were held April 27. She was Matthew Scott Conner, 33, of Mooresville, died Hagan; five grandchildren, Dominic, Gianna, buried in Concordia Cemetery. Arrangements were Marvin Leon Amick April 26, 2019. He was born June 3, 1985 in Callie, Emmy and Cora Stephenson; along with handled by G H Herrmann Funeral Home. Indianapolis to Scott and Mendy Conner. He many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and Marvin Leon Amick, 92, died April 21, 2019. graduated from Mooresville High School in 2003 great-nephews. Services were held April 28 at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., He was born in Lexington, Indiana to Lester and attended Ivy Tech Community College. He Obituaries continued on page 24. Earl and Naomi (Paswater) Amick. He married was an animal lover, avid historian and culinary Indianapolis. Mary Virginia Kreutzberger on Sept. 15, 1958. enthusiast. He enjoyed traveling with his family; Together, they enjoyed playing cards, bowling, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico was his favorite Mary Elizabeth Hanley NASCAR and going to Moose Lodge 117, where vacation location. He loved fine dining and was omplete he was a 50+ year member. Over the years, they always up for enjoying a cocktail poolside. He was Mary Elizabeth Hanley, 95, of Indianapolis, died C had and loved all of their dogs. Marvin worked preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Conner; April 24, 2019. She was born Nov. 30, 1923 in at Alison, Plant 5, for 38 years before retiring. He and cousin, Briana Abner. Survivors include his Connersville to the late Leslie John Kubler and Burial Package was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, parents, Scott and Mendy Conner; sister, Amanda Esther M. Kubler. She was a member of Holy Name $ Mary; brothers, Robert, Dale and Will; and sisters, (Brent) Shively; grandmothers, Patricia Weaver Catholic Church and a graduate of Tech High 2000 Betty, Helen and Irene. Marvin is survived by his and Shirley Conner; niece, Janelle Shively; aunts, School. Mary loved spending time with her family, children, Linda D Amick, Gary Amick (Sherry), Laura Weaver, Diana Garrett and Karen Bloom; especially the time she spent with her grandsons. • Opening & Closing Wayne (Dan) Reeves and Brenda (Gerald) and uncle, Tim (Kristie) Conner; along with five She enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching ice skating Arnett; his grandchildren, Melissa, Stephanie, cousins and his girlfriend, Tiffany Gay. Visitation and tennis on TV. She worked for 11 years at Indiana • Concrete Container Jennifer, Amanda, Nicholas and Bradley; great will be held Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at G. Bell and then at St. Francis Hospital in the business • Tent & Chairs grandchildren, Garrett, Nathan, Jaren, Cody, H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The office, retiring in 1986. She was preceded in death • Purchase At Need Justice and Kyndal; and brothers, Donald, Ervin Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135, by her three siblings, Dorothy Jevitt, Charles Kubler and Kenny. Visitation and services were held April with the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mount and Paul Kubler. Survivors include her children, • Any Gravesite You Choose 27 at G H Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, Pleasant Cemetery. Robert Hanley, Dave (Jeri) Hanley, Beth (Jeff) Page 1605 S. State Road 135. Marvin was buried in and Jan (Randy) Reeves; two grandsons, Kyle Page Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. and Keith (Jamie) Page; and a great-grandson, Ruth L. Coss Landon K. Page. Visitation was held April 30 at G. William Anderson Ruth L. “Vernie” Coss, 66, of Indianapolis, died H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 April 21, 2019. She was born Jan. 12, 1953 in Madison Ave., Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian William “Bill” R. Anderson, 49, died April 21, Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Henry M. Burial was conducted May 1, 10 a.m., at Holy Name 2019. Bill was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on and Opal L. Gibson. She was a member of New of Jesus Catholic Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Dec. 18, 1969, to Thomas and Life Gospel Church. Ruth retired from Holiday Grove, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time Sandra (Brumbaugh) Anderson. Inn Express. She had a great love of family and of the Mass. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery. Bill graduated from Purdue especially adored all of her grandchildren. She University with a bachelor’s was lovingly known as the Mars Hill Grandma. degree in 1994 and worked as a Ruth loved to fish and play cards. She was Reba Hyatt Harbaugh ALL ADULT PLOTS $675 computer programmer at Baker preceded in death by her sisters, Darlene Reba Hyatt Harbaugh, 97, of Indianapolis, died April COLUMBARIUM NICHE Hill. He married Laura Lawson McKinzie and Peggy Anderson. Vernie is survived 23, 2019. She was born July 28, 1921 to the late $950 - $1150 on Aug. 26, 1995. Bill enjoyed by her husband, Roger Coss; sons, James (Bonnie) Carl and Vestah (Starrett) Parks. Reba retired from rock concerts, music, movies, plays and musicals, Coss, Donnie (Rayleen) Coss and Rogie (Shana) Western Electric after many years of service. After volunteering for school functions and marching Coss; grandchildren, James Coss Jr., Kayleigh retirement, she enjoyed her winters in Florida. She 2703 S. Meridian Street band, coached soccer and enjoyed spending Coss, Gage Coss, Sierra Holbrook, Kenny Hall, was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in time with his family. Bill was preceded in death by Jacob Coss, Donnie Coss, Danielle Coss, Darrian Greenwood and Telephone Pioneers of America. Indpls. IN, 46225 – (317) 786-7733 his father, Thomas Anderson; his mother, Sandra Collison, Cody Collison, Little Rog Coss, Jacid She will be missed by those who knew her. She was concordiacemeteryindy.com Anderson; and father-in-law, William Lawson. Coss and Brayden Coss; and many “adopted” preceded in death by her parents; and first husband, 24 Week of May 2-8, 2019 • ss-times.com FOR THE RECORD Obituaries The Southside Times

Obituaries continued from page 23. David was a 2004 graduate of Perry Meridian in church, catering to the children’s ministry. High School. He loved pepperoni pizza and was Kathy Ann Layne In accordance with Velma’s wishes there will a sports fanatic. He enjoyed all Kathy Ann Layne, 68, of Indianapolis, died April be no funeral services. Final arrangements are Indiana teams, and was a season 17, 2019 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in entrusted to Cremation Society of Indiana. Alan J. Johnson ticket holder for the Indianapolis Indianapolis. Born Oct. 17, 1950 Alan J. Johnson, 71, of Indianapolis, died April 22, Colts. David is preceded in death in Indianapolis, Kathy was the 2019. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 in Columbus, by his maternal grandfather, daughter of Harry F. and Jane Marjorie Sims (Shirey) Layne; they preceded her Ohio to the late Tillman & Martha Johnson. Alan John H. Jones. Survivors include Marjorie Sims, 79, of Indianapolis, died April 23, in death. Kathy was a graduate of is survived by his wife of 51 years, Terry Lynn his mother, Bonnie; maternal 2019. She was born Oct. 15, 1939 in Thompkinsville, Our Lady of Grace High School Johnson. He was an avid reader of all types of grandmother, Mary F. Jones; KY to the late Elisha Otis Monday and a member of St. Mark Catholic literature and loved spending time with his family. two uncles, Jerald L. Jones and Jay M. (Michael and Stella Monday. Marjorie Church. She worked as a manager Alan obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees Palmer) Jones; his aunt, Jody L. Jones; and his and her late husband of 62 1/2 in accounts receivable for the Franciscan St. in microbiology from the Ohio State University. cousin, Pauline R. (Andrew Deller) Jones; along years, William Sims, owned and Francis Health System for over 30 years; she retired He spent over three decades in the fields of with many other cousins, extended family and a operated Sims Installation until 2016. Survivors include her significant other, quality assurance and quality control, primarily in host of friends. Services were held April 26 in the they retired. You could find her Steve Rozel; her brother, Robert (Cindy) Layne; the pharmaceutical industry, before concluding Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., playing at the casino on her her sister, Diane (Gary) Chastain; her nephew, Jay his professional career with the Salvation Army Indianapolis. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. favorite slot machine, “Blazing Paul Grubbs; a niece, Emily (Adam) Timmins; and Harbor Light Center in downtown Indianapolis as 7.” she also enjoyed fishing and her family. She a great-niece, Lily Timmins. A graveside service the director of regulatory compliance. His work is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Sims; will be conducted May 13, 10:30 a.m. at Calvary at the Harbor Light Center allowed him to use Glen E. Kimbley brother, Otis Monday; and sisters, Martha McCabe Cemetery, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Final his religious faith and the skills he learned during Glen E. Kimbley, 63, of Indianapolis, died April 23, and Michelle Smith. Survivors include her sons, care and cremation arrangements are entrusted his years in the pharmaceutical industry, dealing 2019. Glen was born Sept. 24, 1955 to Derotha Douglas (Willena) Sims and William “Fuzzy” to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. with regulatory compliance, to help advance the Mae (Treadway) and Aaron Robert Kimbley. He Sims Jr.; daughters, Tamara ( William) Looney- East Street, Indianapolis. mission of helping those struggling with addiction. retired from the Beech Grove Street Dept. in 2004. LeClaire, Janet Brown and Sharon Lovell; her In addition to his wife, Alan is survived by his He enjoyed communicating with his many friends brother, Jeremy Keith “Bud” Monday; sisters, Opal three children, Jennifer (Thomas) Adams, Kim and family daily via the computer. He enjoyed Hamilton, Cindy Meyers and Shirley Monday; Townsend and Scott (Carrie) Johnson; his sister, watching nature and loved his cats. He is preceded Melvin L. Mertz 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and Mary Ann Carleton; and seven grandchildren, in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of Melvin L. Mertz, 79, of Indianapolis, died April 24, one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces Jake, Ian, Mikayla, Frank, Joseph, Maya and Zoey. 33 years, Cheryl (Mattox) Kimbley; his mother; his 2019. He was born July 10, 1939 in Greensburg, and nephews. Visitation and services were A celebration of Alan’s life was held April 26 at brother, Gary; sister, Karen Forehand; and many Pennsylvania to the late James and Beatrice held at G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, 1505 Southport Presbyterian Church. aunts, uncles and several nieces and nephews Mertz. Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force; S. East St,, Indianapolis. Burial was in Forest and many friends. Visitation and services were he attended St. Barnabas Catholic Church and Lawn Memory Gardens. held April 30 at G H Herrmann Greenwood Funeral was a classic car collector who enjoyed 1950s David W. Jones Home, 1605 St. Road 135, Greenwood. He was music and cars. After retirement from American David W. Jones, 33, of Indianapolis, died April 23, buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Greetings, he enjoyed owning his own business Robert Stacey and working with his son. He especially enjoyed 2019. Born in Indianapolis on July 7, 1985, David Robert “Bob” Stacey, 81, died April 17, 2019 at his spending time with his grandchildren. He was was the son of Bonnie J. Jones; she survives. home surrounded by his family. He was born in preceded in death by his wife, Karen A. Mertz; Norwalk, Ohio, on Jan. 20, 1938 and was currently and his brothers, Bill Mertz and James Mertz. He living in Indianapolis. He served in the Air Force as is survived by his children, Ken (Jennifer) Mertz an Airman and was a member of the Masons for and Joyce Mertz; and his grandchildren, Nathan, 52 years. Bob loved coaching baseball and being Emily, Katie and Alex. Visitation will be held with family and friends. Bob is preceded in death Friday, May 3, 4-8 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Madison by his parents, Gerald and Marguerite Stacey; and Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., brother, Charles Stacey. He is survived by his wife, Indianapolis. A funeral service will be conducted Marilyn Stacey; daughter, Holly (Brian) Rempe; on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in and son, Steven (Jenny) Stacey; along with his Mount Pleasant Greenwood Cemetery. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A public visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, 5-8 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care, 7520 Sandra K. Rice Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Funeral services Sandra K. Rice, born July 26, 1946, died April 21, will remain private. 2019. She is finally at rest and with her savior, Jesus Christ; and most of her loving family and friends. The few remaining family members look Robert Ray Swimm forward to the day that we are all reunited in a Robert Ray Swimm, 60, of Indianapolis, died better and more peaceful forever home. April 24, 2019. He was born Nov. 10, 1958 in Logan, WV to Sebert and Emma Swimm. He was employed for several years as a caterer Velma Ruth Salter for Malone's Catering. He enjoyed collecting Velma Ruth (Oliver) Salter died April 22, 2019. She die cast muscle cars and spending time with was 92 years old. Velma was born in Indianapolis family. He is survived by his wife, Patty; two to the late Charles and Myrtle Oliver on March 12, sisters, Betty and Paulina; one brother, Bill; 1927. After graduating from Arsenal Tech High seven children; 16 grandchildren; six great- School Velma went on to work at RCA, Indiana grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bell Telephone and L.S. Ayers. She also worked Visitation and services were held May 1 at G. as a stenographer and typist, but was primarily H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The a home economist who was devoted to her Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135. family. In 1954 Velma married Truman J. Salter Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. from the Southside of Indianapolis. Together they raised two daughters, Yvonne Salter Brown and Autumn Joy Benamon; both survive. 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