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Storytellers are asked to base their stories on the theme, “Alone or Lone- ly,” which can be interpreted narrowly or broadly. The stories just have to be true, told in first-person and up to five minutes long. Prizes will be awarded to the top three tellers. If you go... Indy Story Slam Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Drive Indianapolis, IN 46203
THEME: “Alone or Lonely” Stories must be true and told in first person. LENGTH: up to five minutes Prizes awarded to the top three tellers TICKETS: $10 Buy at storytellingarts.org or at the door
Left top, October Story Slam winners: from left, first place, Summer Keown, second place, Suzi Keown and third place, Henry Russell. (Submitted photo) | Left bottom, Indy Story Slams will be held through spring at Garfield Park Arts Center. (Submitted photo) | Right, Bob Sander entertains children while his assistant, Deborah Asante, looks on. (Photos by Neal Smith) Refining the art of storytelling Three Southside residents entertain audiences through Storytelling Arts of Indiana
By Nancy Price nonprofit organization devoted to terested in observing the event as really interesting too, depending on Beech Grove native Bob Sander bringing the art of storytelling to audi- she had attended a storytelling event the way that you tell them.” has always enjoyed writing, even as a ences throughout the Midwest. Munds called Trampoline (similar to The “You don’t have to feel like you’re child. Teachers chose to read his cre- is currently executive director. Annual Moth Radio Hour on NPR) when she an expert or you’re good at it,” added ative works aloud in class. He contin- events include Ghost Stories at Crown was living in New York. Suzi. “Enjoy it for fun and each time ued his passion into college and even Hill Cemetery, Talk of the Town in “I used to go to Trampoline and think you tell it, it becomes a little bit more while co-owning a business for some spring and the An- ‘There’s no way I interesting, I think.” time after graduation in the 80s. nual Liar’s Contest would ever get up Sander, a full-time professional sto- “In comes this gal named Ellen at the Indiana State there to speak,’” ryteller, has performed for schoolchil- (Munds), she’s a client, and at some Fair. The organi- “I like to tell stories I’m Summer said. dren, in children’s libraries, at the In- point, she says to me, ‘You’re always zation also hosts Yet, after repeat- dianapolis Museum of Art, retirement scribbling in this note pad, you’re always Indy Story Slams, really enthralled with. ed requests at Indy homes, hospitals, prisons, festivals writing. What are you writing?’” Sand- designed as an af- If it doesn’t move me, Story Slam for au- and more. “What I personally favor is I er recalled. “I said, I write short stories. ter-work event to dience members to like to tell stories I’m really enthralled She said, ‘Read me a story.’ I read her relax and unwind I will do an adequate share a story, Sum- with,” he said. “If you’re not 100 per- the story and she said, ‘That was a real- as storytellers at mer found herself cent behind them or it doesn’t move ly average story. But I really like the way every skill level are job. The storytellers onstage. Suzi told a me, I will do an adequate job. You you read it. You should be a storyteller.’ invited to the stage story as well. After want the right story for the right audi- Which meant exactly nothing to me.” to share a story, that move me, they all storytellers were ence at the right time. The storytellers Ellen promptly invited Sander to told in first person, finished, judgesthat move me, they love their story. hear a professional storyteller per- based on a prede- love their story. from the audience “The main thing to know is this: ev- form for middle school students, a termined theme at selected three win- erybody in the audience wants to hear tough audience to impress, and was the event. Events — Bob Sander ners from the com- a good story. They want you to do fascinated with the way the story- are held at Garfield petition. Summer well, they’re all on your side. You can teller held the students’ attention. “I Park Arts Center. won first place, and get up there are make mistakes, forget think that was the point I thought, Suzi Keown Suzi placed second. a word, but if you love the story you maybe I could try this,” he said. of Franklin and her daughter Sum- “One of the things I’ve thought brought to them, you can go, ‘I forgot It wasn’t long before Sander, his mer Keown, who lives in Fountain through going to the storytelling to tell you something’ and they will wife, Nancy, a native of Greenwood Square, decided to attend an Indy events is that we all have stories, even forgive you because they want the sto- and Ellen Munds founded Storytelling Story Slam in October to listen to if we don’t think our lives are all that ry. That goes a long way to make you Arts of Indiana, an Indianapolis-based other storytellers. Summer was in- exciting,” Summer said. “They can be feel comfortable in front of a group.” The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 5
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Perry Township P.E. teachers lead presentations during INSHAPE State Conference Roncalli partners with Anna’s House and the Lord’s Pantry Left, Emily Wall is a seventh-grade State conference – Two Perry Town- for annual toy drive student at Beech Grove Middle ship Schools physical education teach- School. | Right, Wall’s artwork is Toy drive – displayed and for sale at New Dey ers led presentations at the 2019 IN- Roncalli High School stu- Rising Café & Bakery on Main Street. SHAPE State Conference at Grand dents and staff collected hundreds of (Submitted photos) Parks Sports Campus in Westfield. toys and books for children in need Briana Young, right, from Jeremiah this Christmas. Roncalli partnered Gray Elementary and Melissa Mc- with Anna’s House and the Lord’s Pan- Sorley of Mary Bryan Elementary fa- try for the annual Roncalli Toy Drive. cilitated a session to educators from This toy drive is an incredible oppor- all over Indiana on “Teaching Social tunity to serve two very special com- Beech Grove Middle School student Skills through Problem Solving and munities in the neighborhoods of Teamwork.” The duo shared their ideas Stringtown and Haughville. On Dec. sells her own artwork on Main Street with fellow educators about new ways 16 an empty truck arrived at Roncalli to support academic achievement, and left with a truck packed full of FEATURE sionally at the end of fifth grade after college/career readiness and Hoosier Christmas toys for the kids at Anna’s many years of just regularly drawing citizenship. Indiana’s new academ- House and The Lord’s Pantry. and sketching,” Wall said. “My par- ic standards (ESSA) includes health By Angela Morefield ents and teachers are really support- and physical education as a part of a well-rounded education. Emily Wall is an up-and-coming lo- ive.” Wall creates a variety of artwork. cal artist who attends seventh grade From clowns, people and animals, to at Beech Grove Middle School. She ocean scenery, trees and abstract de- Jim Stone hired as Roncalli may be young but has as ambition and signs, she creates art that catches eyes girls tennis coach dreams far beyond her years. of all ages. Wall has also participated Wall started her own business as an in the art club that the school offers, Athletics – Jim Stone has been hired artist, and her artwork is on display and she enjoys playing clarinet in the as the school’s girls tennis coach. and for sale to the public at New Dey school band. Stone currently heads Rising Cafe & Bakery, 702 Main St., She is a part of the Beech Grove up the boys tennis pro- Beech Grove, owned and operated by Artist Collective and enjoys spend- gram and will continue Dey Dommer. Wall spends her week- ing time learning from them. “I am in both head coaching also hoping to join more art collec- Clinton Young Elementary ends at New Dey with hopes of her roles. “I’m very excit- students show support for budding business in mind. She paints tives then just Beech Grove Artist ed to be chosen as the and draws at the café and helps Dom- Collective,” Wall said. “I hope to get head coach of the Ron- first responders mer with chores. more into sculpting with clay and calli girls tennis team,” Stone said. First responders – “I spend most of my free time here,” many other materials.” Wall is hop- “There is lots of returning talent and Students at Clin- Wall said. “I love being here with Dey; ing to get more of her artwork sold the girls are working hard over the off- ton Young Elementary show their ap- she went to art school, so she helps and grow her business. She loves to season to get better. I have high ex- preciation for the community’s first me a lot. Plus, I love the food here.” In learn new techniques and is eager to pectations for next season.” Stone has responders. Pictured are Niang Nuam, fourth grade, Wall received a ribbon try them. Wall uses the money she served as Roncalli’s boys head tennis Jordan White, Alondra Renteria-Ra- for the first time in a Beech Grove art makes on her artwork that is sold to coach since 2018 and has led the pro- mos, Celina Resendiz,Mariana Fran- show. She continued receiving first- buy more art supplies. If you want to gram to back-to-back sectional titles. co, Southport Police Officer K.J. Moore place ribbons for her artwork in sub- learn more about Wall, see her art- The Roncalli girls tennis team is the and Ethan Hilario. The student council sequent years. Wall has also partici- work and support her business, you defending champion of the Franklin and Project Perfect Gentlemen host- pated and received first place for chalk can find her at New Dey Rising Café Central sectional and returns all sev- ed breakfast for Southport police and art competitions at Indiana State Mu- & Bakery on the weekends sitting at en starters from last year’s lineup. The Perry Township School Police depart- seum and Beech Grove Main Street. her table while creating her one-of-a- girls team opens its 2020 season at ments. It was a gesture for the men and “I originally started painting profes- kind local art. The artwork is also for home against Greenwood on April 6. women who serve and protect. sale every day that the cafe is open. 6 Week of February 6-12, 2020 • ss-times.com TIMESOGRAPHY The Southside Times
AROUND TOWN Bunker Hill and Thompson Crossing staff compete in friendly basketball game
By Balbir Singh Leading 25-18 at one stage, Bunker Hill El- Perry Township Kiwanis and ementary School went Southport High School Key down fighting to Thomp- Club ring Salvation Army bell son Crossing Elementary School by a narrow margin Fundraising – Members of Per- of five points (48-43) in a ry Township Kiwanis and Southport staff basketball game held High School Key Club turned out in recently at Franklin Central large numbers in December to ring 1. High School’s gymnasium. the Salvation Army bell for the first Bunker Hill Principal Dr. time. Director Tom Jackson (pictured) Heather Finn and Thompson led this effort. Donations collected Crossing Principal Jeff Mur- during the event are used year-round phy started the game by go- by the Salvation Army to provide food ing through the jump ball. for the hungry, disaster relief, assis- After trailing the Thomp- tance for disabled people, outreach to son Crossing Eagles, the elderly and ill people, shelter and ne- Bunker Hill Bulldogs staged cessities for the homeless and oppor- a fine recovery and forged tunities for underprivileged children. ahead with a 31-28 margin at the end of the third quar- Free tax prep available at East ter. In the fourth and last quarter a lead changed on 38th Street library branch a couple of occasions be- fore Thompson Crossing Tax preparation – Beginning Feb. 7, romped home with a five- free tax preparation to individuals and point margin against Bunker families with a combined income of Hill amidst loud cheering $66,000 or less is available throughout from their respective camps. the tax season at the East 38th Street Branch of The Indianapolis Public Li- brary, 5420 E. 38th St. Assistance is 1. Bunker Hill student Olivia available by appointment at the branch Hedegard cheers for her team. 2. on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. Players from Thompson Crossing – 4 p.m. The program, Indy Free Tax and Bunker Hill fight for the ball. Prep, is a network of Volunteer Income 3. The Thompson Crossing staff Tax Assistance (VITA) sites through- pauses for the national anthem. 4. out central Indiana and is administered The staff of Bunker Hill before the game’s start. (Photos by Balbir Singh) by the United Way of Central Indiana 2. in partnership with the Internal Reve- nue Service. Employees at the Financial Health Federal Credit Union serve as tax preparation volunteers. Other part- ners include the City of Indianapolis, IndyGo, Eastern Star Church and the Library. The tax filing deadline is April 15. Taxpayers may visit IndyFreeTax- Prep.com for details on locations, hours and information on how to schedule an appointment. They may also call the 3. 4. East 38th Street Branch at (317) 275- 4352 to schedule an appointment. The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 7
The Southside Walmart Supercenter is one of the first in the state to install the Pickup Tower. (Submitted photo)
Walmart launches high-tech Pickup Tower at Southside Supercenter
FEATURE store manager. “The Pickup Tower is one of our most popular innovations because it’s easy to use and gives cus- By Lauren Schregardus tomers the ability to shop whenever The Walmart Supercenter, located and however they want.” between Southport Road and Stop How Walmart Pickup Towers Work: 11, is starting the new year by offer- BECOMING ing customers a new way to save time 1. Simply choose an item available on and money with the launch of high- Walmart.com and select the “Pick- tech Pickup Tower. up” option at checkout. RESILIENTLEADERSHIP WORKSHOP WOMEN The Pickup Tower is now available 2. When the item arrives at your local for customers at the Southside store. store, an associate loads it into the The Tower functions like a high-tech Pickup Tower, and you will receive vending machine and can fulfill a a notification. does it take to bounceWhat back from ... an adverse situation? customer’s online order in less than a minute. 3. When you arrive at the store, step To rise to the occasion when the going gets tough? The Pickup Tower at the Indianapo- up to the Pickup Tower and scan the Assess your own level of resilience, learn strategies for lis Supercenter is one of the first to be barcode sent to your smartphone. strengthening your bounce-back factor, and meet installed in Indiana in 2020. Walmart incredible women while you develop a customized added pickup towers, the online gro- Walmart will continue to inno- plan for resilience building. cery pickup and delivery service and vate to help customers save time and money by creating a seamless shop- remodeled several stores across the $99 per person for LJC and FC Alumni; state in 2019. ping experience that gives them the “At Walmart we’re always looking options to shop when, where and how Franklin and Indy Chamber members; Aspire members. for ways to help local customers save they want. $119 per person, general public. time and money,” said Scott Mullen, RSVP to: leadershipjohnsoncounty.org • 317-738-8264 ON CAMPUS Friday, February 14, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Greenwood student in 12 hours of graded credits and earn named to Washburn a semester grade point average of 3.4 University Dean’s List to 3.99. More than 950 undergraduate and graduate students qualified for the Academics – Connor Spencer, of Dean’s list. Congratulations to all of Greenwood, qualified for the Dean’s these students. Washburn University list at Washburn University during the is proud of their hard work and com- 2019 fall semester. To qualify for the mitment to their education. dean’s list, a student must be enrolled 8 Week of February 6-12, 2020 • ss-times.com VIEWS The Southside Times
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How to reduce your Beech Grove to host town hall meeting chances of developing On Monday, Feb. 10, the city of be held at City Hall (upstairs), which heart disease Beech Grove will host a town hall is at 8th Avenue and Main Street. It meeting to discuss proposed adjust- will begin at 7 p.m. Our building is Did you know that heart disease is ments in fees to dispose of trash and ADA compatible for those who have the leading cause of death for men and to treat wastewater. This is very un- disabilities and desire to attend. women in the U.S.? Each year, one in fortunate, but as fees to us are in- four deaths are caused by heart disease. creased, we have to pass them on to Respectfully Submitted, Other facts, according to the Amer- our Sewage Works customers to stay Dennis B. Buckley ican Heart Association and Medical solvent. The town hall meeting will Mayor, city of Beech Grove Inflatables: TOP 10 REASONS • Every 34 seconds, someone suffers a heart FOR THE IOWA attack in America. STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE • Each minute, someone in the United States CAUCUS MESS dies from a heart disease-related event. The Southside Times is all about has done something nice, no mat- • It takes one minute for the heart to pump people and our community. What ter how small, and should be rec- By Torry Stiles a person’s entire supply of blood – about five quarts – through the body. do you like in your neighbor- ognized? Email your “Stars and 10. You can’t expect folks to concen- • The heart beats about 2.5 billion times in hood? What don’t you like? Who Strikes” to [email protected]. trate on the Democrats after Ma- the average lifetime. homes ripped up the 49ers. • The system of arteries, veins and capillar- mixed-media, sculptures and more. 9. They had a great new app for voting ies stretches more than 60,000 miles long, Star: to diabetes education through the Marion Coun- by phone, but a lot of folks had for- more than enough to circle the globe twice. Star: to the fifth annual ty Health Department. Adults are gotten to buy more minutes. Perry Township Kiwanis The good news? Heart disease invited to a free, four-part diabetes chili cook-off this Friday. The fund- 8. Confusion over folks who thought can often be prevented when people education series at the Beech they were voting for The Masked raiser, which supports the Hunger make health choices and manage their Grove Library each Thursday Singer. Inc. food bank and Riley Hospital health conditions. through February. for Children, includes chili, corn- 7. Every time they took a count, According to heart.org, adults bread, dessert and a beverage and a “None of the Above” kept coming should get 150 minutes per week of Star: to Garfield Park Arts silent auction. out on top. moderate-intensity aerobic activity Center’s First Friday event or 75 minutes per week of vigorous celebrating Black History Month. 6. They had the app to vote but no- Star: to Punxsutawney Phil’s Local African-American artists’ body bought the premium package aerobic activity, or a combination of prediction for an early spring. both, preferably spread throughout work will include painting, drawing, and they wasted a lot of time with folks clicking on ads for Hulu, Wish the week. and the newest Candy Crush game. Examples of aerobic (cardio) activi- ties include: QUOTE OF THE WEEK 5. Still a lot of folks agonizing over how • brisk walking (at least 2.5 miles per hour) to spell Buttigieg and Klobuchar. • w ater aerobics 4. The voting ppa was working OK, • dancing (ballroom or social) but a lot of folks kept clicking back • gardening “The most important thing is to try to FarmersOnly.com. • tennis (doubles) and inspire people so that they can be great 3. The caucus was going great until a • biking slower than 10 miles per hour fight broke out in back over the whole “mustard in potato salad” thing. Examples of vigorous-intensity aer- in whatever they want to do.” obic activities include: – Kobe Bryant 2. Pretty sure it was Russians or the • hiking uphill or with a heavy backpack Chinese. ... or maybe North Dako- • running ta. They’ve launched a congressio- • swimming laps nal investigation. • aer obic dancing 1. Just had a few loose ends. There • heavy yardwork like continuous digging or QUOTE OF THE WEEK were a bunch of papers that Nan- hoeing cy Pelosi was going to check • tennis (singles) on Tuesday. • cycling 10 miles per hour or faster Greenwood student named to • jumpin g rope Olivet Nazarene University Dean’s List BELIEVE IT! To learn about services and pro- grams offered by Franciscan Health Academics – Our nation has all sorts of arcane, MacKenzie Hock of student must have been enrolled as nonsensical laws on the books. Each Heart Center, go to: Greenwood, 46142, was named to a full-time undergraduate student week, we’ll share one with you ... franciscanhealth.org/healthcare-fa- and must have attained a semester the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene In Kaysville, Utah, you must have an ID to cilities/franciscan-health-heart-cen- University during the recently com- grade point average of 3.5 or higher enter a convenience store after dark. ter-indianapolis-2051. pleted fall 2019 semester. To quali- on a 4.0 grading scale. fy for inclusion on the dean’s list, a Source: dumblaws.com The Southside Times VIEWS ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 9
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Greenwood places second vide educationally evaluated music Perry Township bids farewell in Class B for 2019 Marching performance opportunities for stu- to special education director Band State Finals dents and teachers of school music ensembles from member schools in Departure – Staff at Perry Township Indiana to assist in the development State competition – The Greenwood Education Center said goodbye to of performance-oriented assessment Marching Woodmen placed sec- Ann Schmidt, the di- of standards for music education, to ond in Class B for the annual Indi- rector of Education. promote the inclusion of music en- ana State School Music Association Schmidt joined the dis- sembles as part of each school’s core (ISSMA) state finals Nov. 8 at Lu- trict in 1998 and has curriculum and to offer education- cas Oil Stadium. Ben Werne is the served as an advocate al support to fulfill this mission. For band director for the high school. for students with spe- more information, to go issma.net. The mission of ISSMA is to pro- (Photo by Lesa Nelson) cial needs.
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For a complete listing of Southside events, its current strategic plan. Your feedback is Tavern please go to ss-times.com/category/ important in shaping the library’s future night-day. direction. | When: Feb. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on South | Where: Franklin Road Library Branch, Winter has returned just in time 5550 S. Franklin Road. | Info: (317) 275- BEECH GROVE for a new lunch and dinner 4380; attend.indypl.org/event/3622542. menu at Tavern on South. The ABCs of Diabetes • Adults are invited restaurant has added a variety to a free, four-part diabetes education of seasonal favorites for winter, series instructed by the Marion County GARFIELD PARK including house-smoked salsa, Health Department. Topics include eat- crab cakes, Mediterranean and ing healthier, increasing activity, taking Legacy: Celebrating Black History cordon bleu tortilla pizzas, the medications and preventing complica- Month • Celebrate Black History Month at Circle City burger, a chicken club tions. Attendees should plan to attend all Legacy opening reception. View artwork sandwich and buffalo cauliflower four sessions at a given library location. | by talented local African-American artists wraps for your lunch break, and Allen Brothers filet mignon When: Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | in a variety of mediums including paint- and New York strip, parmesan- Where: Beech Grove Library Branch, 1102 ing, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture and more. This third annual exhibition aims to crusted Atlantic salmon and The Filet Mignon Meat Loaf – a favorite comfort Main St. | Info: (317) 275-4560; attend.in- chargrilled pork chops for dinner. dypl.org/event/3675792. highlight local black artists in our Hoosier food for winter. (Submitted photo) art community and celebrate the diverse Various menu items are added each season, and the restaurant Beech Grove Historical Society • Dis- perspectives and voices in visual culture. | When: Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. | Where: Garfield uses fresh ingredients. The bar cussion Topic: “What Do You Remember features regional craft beers on draft. months, and guests enjoy viewing the Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory about Main Street Businesses?” The public Locally owned and operated, Tavern skyline from the second level deck. is invited to attend this meeting. | When: Drive. | Info: (317) 327-7135; gpacarts.org. on South labels itself as “casual, yet Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. | Where: Community sophisticated” with a two-story brick LOCATION: Room, Beech Grove Branch Library, 1102 Valentine’s Family Craft Day • Valen- building created in 1910. Outdoor dining 423 W. South St. Main St. | Info: (317) 275-4560; BGHistori- tine’s Day is right around the corner! Cele- on both levels is offered during warm Indianapolis, IN 46225 [email protected]. brate with your family by enjoying sweet treats and creating a variety of V-Day inspired crafts, including Valentine’s Day FOUNTAIN SQUARE cards – perfect for gifting on Valentine’s BEHIND BARS WHERE I DINE Day! Pre-registration encouraged, but Fountain Square Afternoon Book Dis- not required. All ages. $2 per person for All Indiana Cat Satre, Greenwood cussion • Adults are invited to this month- all crafts and sweet treats. | When: Feb. 8, ly book discussion program. The book to noon-4 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Long Island Where do you be discussed is, There There: A Novel by Center, Main Gallery, 2432 Conservatory like to dine? Tammy Orange. | When: Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. Drive. | Info: (317) 327-7135; gpacarts.org. Bartender: Coffeehouse Five | Where: Fountain Square Branch Library, Talena Moss, Greenwood 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4390; GREENWOOD What do you like attend.indypl.org/event/3677594. Tried & True Alehouse: to eat there? 2800 S. State Road 135 Their baked items are all amazing – GriefShare • Grieving the loss of some- Greenwood, IN 46143 FRANKLIN cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. My entire one close to you? Find comfort and family loves their biscuits and gravy and support at GriefShare. GriefShare is a Ingredients and directions: their cinnamon rolls, so we often go there Flannel and Frost Purse Bingo • De- 13-session seminar/support group. You • 1/2 ounce Starlight Vodka for breakfast on Saturdays. I also love signer Purse BINGO, benefiting Johnson can attend at any time! | When: Satur- • 1/2 ounce Starlight Bourbon their coffee – they roast all their beans in- County Senior Services and VASIA. $30 days from Jan. 11-April 4, 10 a.m.-noon. • 1/2 ounce Hotel Tango Gin house and only use fair and direct trade per ticket, $280 for a table reservation of | Where: Southland Community Church, • 1/2 ounce Hotel Tango Romeo Rum coffee beans. eight. $10.25 for a Chick-fil-A dinner box. 5800 W. Smith Valley Road. | Info: Mary • 1/2 ounce Hotel Tango Orangcello | When: Feb. 6, 5-9 p.m. | Where: Franklin and Robert Gerlach at (317) 340-3284; What do you like about this place? • 3/4 ounce lemon juice Elks Lodge #1818, 56 E. Jefferson St. | Info: griefshare.org. I like supporting a small, local business To purchase tickets and pre-order Chick- • 3/4 ounce and Coffeehouse Five gives back to our fil-A, call Kim at (317) 560-1707; pick up Quilt Connection Guild • The Quilt Con- simple syrup community. They offer free counseling tickets at JCSS, 731 S. State St. nection Guild will host its annual demon- • Splash of cola for marriage and addictions in the stration night for the quilting community. - Fill glass with evenings. They’re also opening a location FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Our topics will include “Using Inktense ice. Shake first soon in Franklin! Pencils on Fabric,” “Quick, Easy and Fast six ingredients Coffeehouse Five Love Your Library, Share Your Voice • Prairie Points,” Decorative Hangers” and in shaker and “Fast, Easy Modern Improv Quilt Blocks.” pour into glass. 323 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142 Meet with IndyPL’s CEO Jackie Nytes and (317) 300-4330 share your thoughts about library ser- The program is free and open to the pub- Fill to top with vices in an informal setting. Discussion lic. Please join us! | When: Feb. 6, 7 p.m. cola. Garnish glass with lemon will focus on how well the library has de- wedge. livered in meeting the goals prescribed in Compiled by Nancy Price Calendar continued on page 11. The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 11
Brad’s 2020 Oscar picks for An Affordable Assisted best original screenplay, director and picture Lifestyle Community for the Older Adult. MOVIE REVIEW tricate details to further the themes of ry, 1917, Once Upon a Time... in Hol- the story, but Noah Baumbach’s screen- lywood and Parasite. I have yet to see play for Marriage Story is implement- Ford v Ferrari, so it will not be under By Bradley Lane ed in such a way that audiences are consideration for my pick. Addition- APARTMENTS confronted immediately by the film’s ally, I had significant issues withJojo ARE LIMITED. Best Animated Feature Film themes. By laying the groundwork for Rabbit, Joker, 1917 and Once Upon a The nominees for Best Animated each and every conflict the semi-autobi- Time... in Hollywood so those films Feature Film are How to Train Your ographical couple has to face in the first were the first films to be eliminated. Dragon: The Hidden World, I Lost My five minutes, the film sets up a domi- Despite The Irishman being Scorsese’s Body, Klaus, Missing Link and Toy Sto- no chain that ends in a way that might most thematically rich film, I do think ry 4. I can certainly admit the techni- seem overly simplistic initially, until you it is far from his most well-made film. cal prowess and impressive visuals of recontextualize the ending by revisiting In any other year either Little Wom- Amenities Services the DreamWorks and Disney nomi- the beginning. It’s genius, and that why en or Marriage Story could have eas- • Private apartment with full, nees, however, the brazen creativity of Marriage Story is my pick for the best ily been my pick for best film of the private bathroom screenplay of the year. year. However, they just happened to • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator Jérémy Clapin’s I Lost My Body is too and microwave impressive to ignore. The way in which release the same year as Bong Joon Best Director Ho’s timely, poignant, important mas- • Ample closet space the relationship between memory and • Individually controlled heating and touch was represented is intrinsic to The nominees for Best Director are terwork, Parasite. It is incredibly rare air conditioning animation and absolutely could not ex- Martin Scorsese for The Irishman, Sam for the Academy to recognize world • Carpet in living and sleeping areas ist outside the medium of animation. It Mendes for 1917, Todd Phillips for Jok- cinema outside of the foreign film cat- • Linoleum in kitchen and ceramic tile is the film’s beautiful melding of form er, Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon a egory, so for the Academy to nom- in bathroom and function that makes it my choice Time... in Hollywood and Bong Joon Ho inate not only a South Korean film • Emergency call devices in bathroom for the best animated film of the year. for Parasite. My pick for best director but also my favorite film of the year, I and bedroom is Bong Joon Ho. No film this year bet- cannot help but root for Parasite this • Pre-wired for cable TV and telephone • Mini-blinds provided Best Original Screenplay ter utilized visual storytelling more ef- year to win Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards. The nominees for Best Original fectively than Parasite, and honestly, no Services Screenplay are Knives Out, Marriage one else was even close (besides may- • Ongoing health monitoring and Story, 1917, Once Upon a Time... in Hol- be Greta Gerwig, who was inexplicably Bradley is a Beech Grove High School nursing assessments lywood and Parasite. While I enjoyed all snubbed from this category). alumnus and has been enamored by • Assistance with activities for daily living: film for as long as he can remember. bathing, dressing, walking, personal these movies in some form or another, He is currently in his fourth year Marriage Story and Parasite stand head Best Picture studying at IUPUI, majoring in Media grooming and hygiene and shoulders above the rest of the pack. and Public Affairs with a minor in • Medication reminders and assistance The nominees for Best Picture are Film. Bradley can be contacted at • Three restaurant-style meals daily Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won’s script Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rab- [email protected]. plus snacks for Parasite is electrifying and full of in- bit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Sto- • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services Calendar continued from page 10. nations will be accepted for 15 different PERRY TOWNSHIP • Assistance with transportation needs door prizes. There will also be a raffle and • 24-hour staffng and reception desk a 50/50 drawing. The post’s regular menu • Range of interesting and varied | Where: Greenwood United Methodist Fifth Annual Perry Township Kiwan- will be available beginning at 6 p.m. The is Chili Cook-off • The fifth annual Perry programs and events Church, 525 N. Madison Ave. | Info: Su- event will be open to the public. Plan to • Medicaid accepted zanne at [email protected]. Township Kiwanis chili cook-off will offer stop by and enjoy some good food and a meal that includes chili, cornbread, des- meet some new people in a non-smoking sert and a beverage for $8. Kids age 8 and Due to growth we are hiring few good Solo Art Show at Southside Art League atmosphere with comfortable seating. people. LPN’S, QMA’S and CNA’S. • Come experience artwork by local artist younger eat free. All major credit cards will | When: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. | Where: Green- be accepted. The fundraiser is being held Alyssa Overton in her first solo art show. wood VFW Post 5864, 1842 Veterans Way. She enjoys using many different medi- to support the Hunger Inc. food bank, and | Info: Greenwood VFW post 5864 at (317) proceeds from a silent auction of items do- ums including graphite, pastel, pen, col- 888-2488. ored pencil, mixed media and paint. The nated by local merchants will go to Riley art will be displayed from Feb. 1-29 at the Hospital for Children. | When: Feb. 7, 4:30- Southside Art League Inc. (SALI) Gallery INDIANAPOLIS 7:30 p.m. | Where: Center United Method- and the gallery’s free open house will be ist Church, 5445 Bluff Road. | Info: email held Feb. 7, when you can meet Alyssa, Indianapolis NARFE Meeting • Indi- [email protected] enjoy light refreshments and her artwork. anapolis Chapter 151 of the National or visit kiwanisperrytownship.org. Active and Retired Federal Employees | When: Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. | Where: SALI, 299 For more information, call E. Broadway St. | Info: SALI at (317) 882- Association will meet with all active SOUTHPORT 5562; Alyssa at (317) 864-8098 or alyss- and retired federal employees and their 317-885-4446 [email protected]. spouses welcome. | When: Feb. 7, 12:30 The Cultivating Garden Club • Topic: p.m. We meet at one of the restaurants “Houseplants, Terrariums, Fairy Gardens.” 8601 South Shelby Street across the street at 11 a.m. for lunch. | Valentine’s Day Sock Hop • Greenwood Speaker: Darlene Trusty, Master Gardner, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 Where: Nat. Assn. of Letter Carriers Hall, VFW Post 5864’s Auxiliary will host a Val- Allisonville Nursey. New members are hellenicseniorliving-indianapolis.com entine’s Day Sock Hop. Entertainment will 2211 E. 54th St., Indianapolis. | Info: narfe. welcome. | When: Feb. 20, 6 p.m. | Where: be done by “Krazy Kris and his Karaoke.” org/chapter151. St. John’s UCC, U.S. 31 & Southport Road. Managed by Gardant Management Solutions There is no charge to get in, however, do- | Info: Diana Williams at (317) 258-7916. 12 Week of February 6-12, 2020 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY The Southside Times
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Greenwood real estate agent receives RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award Left, author Ashley Petry makes a point during her presentation. | Right top, Madge Oberholtzer - her testimony was the factor in bringing down the KKK in Indiana. | Right bottom, Petry’s books on Indianapolis and surrounding counties. (Photos by R ick Hinton) Award – Fred Imhausen, with the Greenwood office of RE/MAX Re- sults, has recently been presented with Local author presents secrets of Indianapolis to the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who Perry Township/Southport Historical Society have closed more than $35 million in sales volume during their time as RE/ FEATURE war camp (Camp Morton), who held World’s Largest Ball of Paint in Alex- MAX Affiliates. Imhausen has been a a dramatic compassion for his pris- andria. It’s a 5,000-pound, 14-foot ball licensed real estate agent for 32 years. oners. “Even in dark times, we can be with 26,000 coats of paint that started In addition to the RE/MAX Hall of By Rick Hinton kind to one another,” she added; the life as a mere baseball. “Now you can Fame Award, he has earned the RE/ “I’ve never spoken to a historical so- death of African-American police of- go visit and add a layer of paint,” she MAX Community Citizenship Award. ficer, William Whitfield, in the 1920s, offered. “They will hook you up with a Fred has extensive experience in res- ciety before, so it’s a little scary. Hope- fully I can tell you something that’s and how it finally came about that he very large paint roller.” idential property sales, accelerated received a gravestone in Crown Hill marketing by auctions, and invest- new and exciting for you,” journalist, Artsy surprise copy editor and author Ashley Petry Cemetery; the KKK influence in In- ment properties. Fred is active in the diana and the dark tale of leader D.C. opened with her presentation to the RECORDFACE – local community through his volun- Stephenson’s infatuation with Madge vinyl artwork, with a se- teer work for charity fundraising, food Jan. 28 meeting of the Perry Town- cret artist, which has mysteriously ap- ship/Southport Historical Society. She Oberholtzer, effectively ushering in pantries, the Citizen Academy of Pub- the demise of the KKK in Indiana. “It peared at various locations through- lic Safety and Bible distribution. He fulfilled that wish. out the city. “Once you know about Starting her freelance business in was the end of the KKK’s hold on poli- actively supports Children’s Miracle tics in Indianapolis,” she declared. Recordface, it will find you;” the Vic- Network, Habitat for Humanity, Busi- 2005, Petry is the author of three Indi- torian Hair Work at the Indiana State ness Networking International and anapolis guidebooks: Secret Indianap- Bizarre history Museum; the architecture of the Indi- Ronald McDonald House. For more olis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, ana State Library; downtown building than 25 years, Imhausen has volun- and Obscure and two editions of 100 Who will ever forget the Great murals – “Orcas Passage” and “The teered as the “Indy Santa.” With his re- Things to Do in Indianapolis Before Squirrel Invasion of 1822? Or the ori- Runner;” and The Pyramids on the al-life “Santa beard,” Fred has donned You Die. She divides her time between gin of the Martin Van Buren Elm tree? north side – originally intended to be a the red suit to bring joy to countless many projects, including copy editing What about the Tuckaway House on set of nine, today there are only three. for several publishers and as a free- the near north side and its owners, children and organizations. “Fred has ASHLEY PETRY been an integral member of our team lance writer specializing in Midwest George and Nellie Meier, who always , a self-proclaimed lover at the Greenwood office and is more travel, food and the arts. seemed to have a house full of promi- of cheese, William Shakespeare and all than deserving of this very prestigious The Tuesday nights talk primarily nent guests? things to do with potatoes found the award,” said Todd Stock, co-owner of focused upon her book Secret Indi- perfect forum to introduce to the so- RE/MAX Results. “Fred continues to anapolis, breaking it down into four Weird museums ciety members another side of the city make us, and this community, proud.” separate topics, all featured in her Most are familiar with the Indiana we live in. And to keep an open eye for RE/MAX is the most productive real book. Medical History Museum and per- those “secrets that lie in our backyard.” estate network, with its sales associ- haps the Museum of Miniature Hous- “The 100 Things book didn’t real- ates averaging more sales than other Unsung heroes es, but Petry pointed out a few not as ly give me a chance to tell the weird real estate agents. Over 100,000 agents well known: the Koorsen Fire Muse- “Basically, these are the folks that stories,” she said, while concluding the provide RE/MAX a global reach of um; the Indiana State Police Muse- made the city great and have not gotten presentation. “Secret Indianapolis has nearly 100 countries. Nobody sells um; the Dr. Who (a British SyFy tele- the attention they deserve,” Petry stated. given me that chance to share those more real estate than RE/MAX. Fred vision show) Museum in Camby; the COLONEL RICHARD OWEN – first com- things I find quirky and makes the city Imhausen can be reached at Homes- Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum; and mander of the Confederate prisoner of unique and interesting.” [email protected] or (317) 513-4346. while not technically a museum - the The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 13
ACROSS 1. Dogtropolis greeting Puzzle Time 5. “Brown” co. 8. 1988 Olympics host 13. Indiana House staffer 14. ___ Speedwagon 15. Dried plums 17. An overcast Lake County city? 19. Lung part 20. Pie ___ mode 21. “Mad Men” airer 22. “Evita” role 23. Singer LaBelle 27. Doze (off) 29. Swerve on I-65 30. Jim Irsay-owned B&B in a Vermillion County city? 34. Diplomacy 35. Future bloom 36. OS/2 developer 37. Deflategate sound 38. Sleep stage 39. Grazing area 40. Misery 43. Playfully shy 44. ___ King Cole 45. Crimson Tide 11. Hidden 33. WISH schedule abbr. 49. Ponder 46. Territories in a Jefferson County city? 12. Add yeast 38. King, in France 50. Small bills 50. Blockheads 16. Injury mark 39. Gambler’s favorite woman 54. Helps 51. “30 Rock” star 18. Hoosier Park pace 40. Homeless kid 55. Deuce topper 52. Out of shape 21. Brouhaha 41. ___ Severin Hotel 57. Cheese choice 53. WFYI radio net. 23. Pacers’ figs. 42. Right on an Indy map 59. Marks a ballot 54. DOJ division 24. “Ah, me!” 43. BMO Harris offerings 60. Butler frat letter 56. Scale abbr. 25. Twitches 44. Evansville-to-Greenwood dir. 61. Domino spot 58. Magic potion 26. Explosive letters 45. Prohibit 62. Green prefix 28. Condition of TV’s Monk 60. Unsullied Miami County city? 46. Some Hoosier National 63. Tattered cloth 29. Vigor Forest trees 65. Withdraw 64. Classic card game 66. Southport HS subj. 31. Follows orders 47. Atlas section 67. Confident comment 32. Misinform 48. Not working Answers See page 14. 68. Smart-mouthed 69. 34th prez 70. Jumping stick DO YOUR CARPETS DOWN MAKE YOU SICK? Wilson 1. Sack Experts claim they can! Carpet Care OLD M 2. Tire filler EH O S LD 317.939.4839 U Satisfaction guaranteed 800.277.9722 O Our deep cleaning 3. Nutritional fig. H process provides a or your money back www.itex.comindianapolis.itex.com hotter, more powerful 4. B-flat, e.g. cleaning than dry cleaning MITES US ST NG U FU or portable devices - 5. Russian range D at 200 degrees, bugs WINTER CLEANING SPECIAL 6. Yearly and germs don’t stand 95 a chance. Carpet Care 7. Tofu base $109 Wilson 8. Unwanted email We’ll clean the carpets in your living room, dining room Call & hall PLUS deodorizer for one low price! 9. Gov. Holcomb today! 786-8378 (317) 786-8378 | Offer good through 02/20/2020 10. “The Fault in ___ Stars” 14 Week of February 6-12, 2020 • ss-times.com LIFESTYLE The Southside Times
Behold the mighty semicolon; use it correctly and you’re invited to my Oscars party
GRAMMAR GUY based on its choice of hand dry- For example: There are two types of ers, I can tell someone’s writing people in this world: people who know will be fantastic based on his use how to use a semicolon, which makes By Curtis Honeycutt of semicolons. them amazing and heroic; and people Southside New Quiz SEE PAGE 2 I’m not a food critic, but I do know What are semicolons? Think of who won’t get invited to my Oscars how to judge a restaurant accurate- them as super commas. They’re the watch party, which will boast at least 1. C, 2. A, 3. D, 4. C, 5. B ly. Forget portion size, ambiance or mutant offspring of a colon, a peri- three chocolate fountains. If your list availability of fresh, cage-free avoca- od and a comma. A semicolon’s pri- or series doesn’t include a comma, it dos; when I want to size up a restau- mary job is to connect two indepen- doesn’t need a semicolon. Puzzle Time Answers rant, I head straight for the bathroom. dent clauses that are related to the Semicolons can do a masterful job SEE PAGE 13 If the bathroom has a Dyson Airblade same idea in the same sentence. Here’s of connecting ideas and clauses in an example: I’m thinking of buying a your writing. Used properly and spar- Answers to hand dryer, it deserves at least two HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: new superyacht; I spilled champagne ingly, they’re like watching a bald ea- Michelin stars; if it has a regular hand Cities: FLORENCE, MILAN, dryer or (gasp) archaic paper towels on my old one and now it’s sticky. In gle soaring over Mount Rushmore at NAPLES, ROME, VENICE, VERONA; made from tree meat, I have some se- this sentence, each clause before and dusk on the Fourth of July; however, after the semicolon can stand on its if you overuse them, you’re stuck with Brands: ADIDAS, CONVERSE, rious doubts about the establishment. NIKE, PUMA, REEBOK; For the record, the Mitsubishi Elec- own as a complete sentence. Howev- a restaurant full of fancy hand dryers er, they’re linked by the same common and no food. Animals: CHICKEN, COW, HOG, tric Jet Towel dryer is an acceptable SHEEP; second-place hand-drying solution to idea, which is the purchase of a new the Dyson unit. superyacht. This is the main way to Islands: ANGUILLA, BAHAMAS, GRENADA; How do you judge a person’s use a semicolon. Curtis Honeycutt is an award- Like any superhero, it’s cool to have winning syndicated humor writing? We’ve all learned that we columnist. Connect with him on Concerts: DWIGHT YOAKAM, more than one superpower. This is Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at POST MALONE; shouldn’t judge a book by its cover curtishoneycutt.com. (although a good cover really does also true for our friend, the semico- HOFer: EDGERRIN JAMES help). In the same way I can tell a lon. You should also use a semicolon restaurant is going to be amazing between items in a list or in a series if any of these items contain commas.
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University of Indianapolis announces return of live mascot program
School mascot – The University of Indianapolis introduced its new, four-footed live mascot, Grady the Greyhound (pictured on the right), to the world at a news conference Nov. 20 at Schwitzer Student Center, Shreve Atrium. Grady, a 2-year-old retired rac- er adopted from Florida, joined UIndy in November to begin his second ca- reer as University mascot. He joins Ace the mascot to increase spirit and pride Greenwood students named to throughout the entire university com- Belmont University Dean’s List munity. Grady’s debut marks the first time in nearly 40 years since the last live America for assistance in connecting Academics – The following students mascot, “Timothy O’Toole,” represent- the University with Grady. Fast facts: achieved the dean’s list at Belmont ed UIndy (then known as Indiana Cen- full name: C. Greyson Veritas (uindy. University for the Fall 2019 semes- tral University). Grady’s full name is C. edu/grady). Nickname: Grady. Status: ter. Eligibility is based on a minimum Greyson Veritas, a nod to the school UIndy Staff (paid in treats, hugs and course load of 12 hours and a quali- colors of crimson and grey, and the squeaky toys). Start date: Nov. 20, 2019. ty grade point average of 3.5 with no Latin word for “truth,” which formed Birthday: April 1, 2017. The Greyhound grade below a C: Ted Deitz of Indi- part of the University seal when it was became the University mascot in 1927. anapolis (46237); Ashlyn Glover of known as Indiana Central College (as Grady is the third live mascot in Uni- Greenwood (46143); Katherine Pugh part of the saying, “Truth through faith versity of Indianapolis history. First live of Greenwood (46143); Madeleine and science.”). The University of In- mascot: Dixie the Greyhound (1965 to Rau of Greenwood (46143); and Wil- dianapolis is grateful to the Indianap- 1967). Second live mascot: Timothy son Smith of Greenwood (46143). olis chapter of the Greyhound Pets of O’Toole (1978 to 1981). The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 15 PERSONNEL MATTERS PLANNER OF NOTE Newly Incorporated Businesses Are your hiring practices outdated? Aire Serv of Greenwood - Brian S. Cole By Mike Heffner 3209 Smith Valley Road, Ste. 115 FLEXIBILITY: There has been and like- of the recruiting conversation. Em- Greenwood, IN 46142 Most people reading this know ly always will be an argument around ployers can no longer take a “prove Best Bet Auto Sales - Michael Barrett that the economy is doing well and the flexibility that is needed by em- yourself and then I will reward you” 6340 State Road 252, Edinburgh, IN 46124 there is low unemployment. What ployers. Topics like work from home, stance. They have to offer a compet- Order of the Eastern Star of Indiana/Union many may not realize is that the em- flex time, PTO, etc. are always con- itive pay rate to attract a candidate Village Chapter 584 ployment game is quickly changing, troversial. No matter your stance, with transferable skills. Patricia Knox and Virginia Prairie and my urge to businesses is to have right now employers are having to I hope the areas above help spur 24 Whiteland Road, New Whiteland, IN 46184 a wake-up call around their recruit- offer some flexibility in policy. In conversations in your company Red Oak Real Estate Group ment, hiring and retention practices. this day and age, things are going to around recruiting, application, hir- Dustin Royer and Matthew Kresse Here are five key areas that are happen that are out of the control of ing and ongoing employment situa- 869 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46142 critical for hiring in 2020: the worker. An employer that can of- Sweat Shop of Franklin - Amy Skirvin fer some case-by-case flexibility in tions. Just know, even if the amount 448 E. Madison St., Franklin, IN 46131 COMMUNICATION: The biggest com- the interview process or once hired of time with a new employee is short, plaint that I hear from job seekers can make a huge difference. It can the brand of the employer in to- be the differentiator to a key hire or day’s social media-based world de- Upcoming chamber meetings & events is “my application goes into a black hole” and they are treated like a com- keeping a good employee that is cur- pends on that engagement being a 11 – Statewide Chamber Day at the Statehouse. modity versus an individual. Even rently having some temporary diffi- good experience. Aspire is joining with other chambers from Indiana culties that arose without warning. for a Statewide Chamber Day at the Statehouse! in a technology-based world, appli- All members and investors and member/investor cants want to hear back from a direct COMPENSATION: For the longest time, company employees are encouraged to join our human, even if it’s a “no.” This can pay wasn’t one of the items on this This article is written by Mike Hef- Johnson County team of business leaders and meet be in various forms – phone, text or list because wages were flat. This has fner, the owner of the local Green- up with other business leaders from across Indiana email. The best is a phone call. Your wood Express Employment Profes- at our state’s capitol building. This is your chance changed significantly as of late. Wag- sionals franchise. Contact Mike at to see the Indiana General Assembly in action. By recruiting brand depends on this fol- es are rising faster than they have [email protected], @ participating, you can watch a session, tour the low up to differentiate itself from at any time in the last 10 years and IndySouthMike on Twitter or visit Statehouse, hear powerful presentations from the others. employers can no longer ignore the ExpressIndySouth.com. our state’s top leaders, get a personal look at the COMPASSION: wage gap. It’s now the entry point legislative process, meet legislators and enjoy lunch Understand that the ap- with other chamber advocacy teams throughout plicant looking for work most likely Indiana. An adjournment for an ICEA program has a job or if they are out of work, follows the breakout sessions at 3:30 p.m. EST. Many they are working through possible attendees stay for the Indiana Chamber’s Chamber issues that may be no fault of their Day Dinner that evening. Discounted tickets are available for $99 to ICEA members – please call the own. 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Web.aspirejohnsoncounty. commodating in the application/in- Positions include: com/events. terview phase. • Customer Service Reps • AR/AP Specialists 19 – Membership 101. Attention all investors! CULTURE: Employers can no longer ig- We made a promise to come alongside you with a • Administrative Assistants • Bookkeeping supportive network of like-minded business leaders nore their culture. Workers want to to ensure you are supported and encouraged to work for someone that takes a genu- • Office Managers • And more! focus on what really matters to you – your business. ine interest in them. They are want- During our Membership 101 program, you are ing to work for a leader that appre- Contact our Administrative invited to learn more about an Aspire Economic ciates, understands and develops Development + Chamber Alliance membership. Recruiter today: We present an overview of business advocacy, them. 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Kevin Doyle Birdwell Margaret E. Dinkins War. Nicknamed “Fast Eddie,” he was an (Anita) Herbertz, Diane Carter, Rick and Brian avid racing fan and owned sprint cars and a (Heather) Herbertz; sisters, Mary Daeger Kevin Doyle Birdwell, 60, of Indianapolis, Margaret E. Dinkins, 86, of Indianapolis, racetrack in Florida. He enjoyed fishing and and Betty Kocher; 17 grandchildren and died Jan. 28, 2020. He was born June 1, died Jan. 31, 2020. Margaret was born April skeet shooting. He was preceded in death 12 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, 1959 in Indianapolis to Cancel Birdwell 9, 1933 in Simpson County, Kentucky to by his wife, Della May Frazier; a brother, Fred nephews and extended family. Visitation and Genevieve Campbell. He retired from the late Herman and Lola (Rippy) Kennedy. Frazier; and a sister, Lois Pellum. Survivors was held Feb. 3 at the O’Riley Funeral Home, General Motors after 32 years in 2009. He Margaret was employed at Sears for over 20 include his children, Devon Dickey, Mark 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis, where morning participated in praise and worship services, years in catalog and retail sales. Margaret (Lindsay) Frazier and Lisa (Mark) Oberting; prayers were said prior to Mass at the funeral men’s ministries and outreach programs was a very active member of Mt. Zion four grandchildren, Heidi (Travis) Sichting, home Feb. 4. The Mass of Christian burial was at his church. He is preceded in death General Baptist Church; she spent many Ryan Frazier, Natalie Dickey (Paul Stammer) held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 by his mother, Genevieve Campbell; his hours volunteering in the food pantry and Austin (Brooklyn) King; sister, Shirley Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Burial followed in stepfather, Estill Campbell; his twin sister, there. Passionate about politics, Margaret Henselmeier; six great-grandchildren, Sierra, Holy Cross Cemetery. Karen Smith; his brother-in-law, Richard enjoyed working the polls during election Alexis and Skyler Sichting, Samantha and Cannon; his fiancé, Cynthia McCormick; time. When Margaret was not volunteering Jackson Frazier, Tinsley Stammer and Harper Denise Renee Jewell and his nephew, Brian Cannon. Survivors at church or working the polls, she could be Gray; great-great-granddaughter, Luna include his three children, son, Kevin found gardening or making crafts. Margaret Winters; and many nieces and nephews; Denise Renee (Kirkhoff) Jewell, of Jason (Emily) Birdwell and their children, was preceded in death by her husband, and a great-grandson on the way, Hudson Indianapolis, died Jan. 25, 2020. She was Caleb Birdwell and Taylor Gaede-Welch; James D. Dinkins, Sr.; her son, Phillip D. Frazier King, due in April. Memorial visitation born March 1, 1958 in Indianapolis to Harry, daughter, Amber (Steve)Wolf and their Dinkins; and her siblings, Ernest Kennedy will be held Feb. 7, noon to 2 p.m. at G.H. Jr. and Jacquelyn (Felts) Kirkhoff. Denise children, Meghan Wolf, Jasper Barker and Jesse-Marie Johnson. Survivors include Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The graduated from North Central High School, and Carter Wolf; and daughter, Adryann her sons, James D. (Linda) Dinkins, Jr. and Gardens at Olive Branch, followed by the then later completed cosmetology school, Birdwell (Gabe Whitcomb); sister, Sherrie Glen D. (Mary) Dinkins; a daughter-in-law, memorial service at 2 p.m. enjoying over 35 years in her profession. Cannon and her daughter, Lindsey Costa; Linda Dinkins; sisters, Thelma Dinkins, She attended Augusta Christian Church, sister, Sheena Campbell; brother, Timothy Hazel Kenndell and Barbara O’Neil; six where she was also married. She enjoyed (Debbie) Birdwell and his children, TJ and grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and Thomas Edward Genier spending her time with family at Raccoon Brandy Birdwell; brother, Thomas (Cindy) a host of nieces, nephews and extended Thomas Edward Genier, 70, of Indianapolis, Lake, participating in all boating activities, Birdwell and his children, Tommy and family members. Services were held Feb. died Jan. 29, 2020. He was born in Beech especially water skiing. Denise cherished Andy Birdwell; and Kevin’s niece, Mandy 3 in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Grove Sept. 30, 1949 to Charles “Fred” and her time spent with family and friends. Fox. Visitation was held Feb. 2, from 2-6 St., Indianapolis, with Pastor Mike Stephens Agnes Genier, both of whom precede him She is preceded in death by her parents, p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral and Pastor Billy Davison officiating. in death. Thomas played semi-pro football Harry, Jr. and Jacquelyn Kirkhoff. Denise is Home at The Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 with the Lafayette Generals before playing survived by her daughter, Maygan; and her S. State Road 135. A funeral service was James William Fowler for the Indianapolis Bears. He enjoyed sister, Kay A. (Kirkhoff) Fulk. A Memorial conducted Feb. 3. He was buried in The the thrill of horse races and believed in Celebration lantern release will be held Feb. James William Fowler, 33, of Indianapolis, Gardens at Olive Branch. taking care of himself by either walking or 28 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Cemetery, died Jan. 26, 2020. All services will be spending time at the gym. He is survived 6851 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN private. Funeral arrangements have Robin Ann Brown by his siblings, Vicki (John) Roller, Marsha 46075. Guests are encouraged to arrive at been entrusted to Simplicity Funeral and Scott, Rita Thompson, Theresa (Dallas) Lane, 6:30 p.m. prior to the release scheduled for Robin Ann Brown (Whiteis), 53, of Cremation Care, Indianapolis Chapel. Kathy (Jerry) Black, Donna (Kris) Eggert and 7 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted Indianapolis, died Jan. 27, 2020. She was David (Cari) Genier; godchildren, Elle and to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 born June 24, 1966 in Indianapolis and Mary Elaine Franke Abby Genier; as well as a host of aunts, S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. graduated from Beech Grove High School in Mary Elaine Franke, 92, of Cincinnati, died uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, 1984. She worked for Ford Motor Company Jan. 28, 2020. She was born Aug. 10, 1927 great-nephews, great-great-nieces and for over 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, Joyce Kay Leck in Cincinnati to the late Joseph and Alinda great-great-nephews. Services were held watching cooking shows and playing with Joyce Kay Leck, 72, of Indianapolis, died Hefele. She loved her dogs and shopping Feb. 3 at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation her grandson. She is preceded in death Jan. 26, 2020. She was born May 20, 1947 in and was very active in her church and Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. by her mother, Mary Ann Hudson. She is Indianapolis to the late Jesse L. and Esther community. She was preceded in death by Arrangements are in the care of Simplicity survived by three daughters, Brittany Ann, (Canada) Pierce. Joyce worked for Indiana her husband, James Franke. She is survived Funeral & Cremation Care, Indianapolis. Erica and Ashley; father, Richard K. Whiteis, Bell in the labor relations department for by her children, David Franke (Judy), stepfather, James D. Hudson; brother, 31 years, retiring in 2001. She is survived Susan Schiller (Steve), Jennifer Frederick Richard L. Whiteis, son-in-law, D.J. Kelly; JoAnn Herbertz by her husband of 48 ½ years, William (Sam), Gregory Franke, Eric Franke (Kathy), and grandson, Landon J. Kelly. Visitation JoAnn Herbertz, 85, of Indianapolis, died Leck; two daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Steven Franke (Kathie) and John Franke will be held Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at G.H. Jan. 30, 2020. JoAnn was born in Morgan Fontaine and Jessica (Bobby) Lawson; (Penney); sister, Carol Ann Amend (Bill), Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 County, Indiana Feb. 11, 1934 to the late four grandchildren, Nora, Laila, Sienna 13 grandchildren; and numerous great- S. State Road 135, Greenwood, followed Louis and Dorothea (Henninger) Miller. On and Aidan. Services were held Jan. 31 at grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 31 by a service at 1 p.m. She will be buried in Sept. 12, 1953 JoAnn wed Albert Herbertz in Southport United Methodist Church, 1947 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery and Holy Name Catholic Church. She graduated E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Mausoleum Park. from Sacred Heart High School in 1952. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. JoAnn was a member of St. Barnabas and Maudine Lee James Andrew Day Holy Name Catholic churches, where she Edward Frazier was a member of the altar society. She Maudine Lee died Jan. 28, 2020. She was James Andrew Day, 29, of Indianapolis, born Dec. 5, 1929 in Metropolis, Ill. to John Edward Frazier, 91, died Feb. 3, 2020. was a member of many card clubs over died Jan. 16, 2020. All services are private. and Myrtle Fairfield. She worked 17 years Born May 2, 1928 in Jennings County, the years. Along with her parents, JoAnn is Funeral arrangements have been entrusted at Western Electric and loved to play card Indiana to the late Lee and Ethel Frazier, preceded in death by her brothers, Vernon to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 games. She was as feisty as she was gentle, he was a graduate of Southport High and Charlie Miller. Survivors include her S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. as forthright as she was tactful. She married School. Ed founded and operated Fits-Em husband of 66 years, Albert Herbertz; her Manufacturing. He served as a sergeant in children, Jerry (Vicki) Herbertz, Mary Kay the United States Army during the Korean (Mark) Hahn, Patty, David (Dana) and Mark Obituaries continued on page 17. The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries ss-times.com • Week of February 6-12, 2020 17
Obituaries continued from page 16. Karen L. Myers his nephews. He also attended Franklin Luther York Central High School. He is preceded by his Karen L. Myers, 59, of Martinsville, died Feb. mother, Vickie Reed; great-grandmother, Luther “Luke” York, 40, of Comer Lee, and they were married for 50 2, 2020. Born Mar 19, 1960 in Indianapolis, Lorretta Plank; and grandfather, Walter Indianapolis, died Feb. 3, years. Maudine was preceded in death by she was a graduate of Nurnberg American C. Reed. Survivors include his father, 2020. Luke was born in her parents, husband, three sisters and High School in Germany. Her hobbies Steven “Steve” Reed; daughter, Kylie Indianapolis Aug. 16, 1979 to their husbands, one brother and his wife, included watching movies, reading, Reed; siblings, Crystal (Nathan) Bekiares, Danny York and Anita (Oskins) several nieces, nephews, cousins and listening to music and most recently, Heather Newland, Steven (Heather) Bewley. Luke loved singing friends. She is survived by her children, knitting. Her passion was her family. She Reed, JR. and Jennifer Reed; nieces and and dancing. His favorite music was rock, Debbie Kent (Bill) and David Lee (Vicky); cherished going to her grandchildren’s nephews, Kenzi Bekiares, Ashley Newland, but he enjoyed most genres. He loved his four grandchildren, Aaron Kent, Trina events and fishing. She was preceded in Summer and Autumn Willoughby, Cruz, family and being with them. Luke and his Purtlebaugh, Jennifer Nawara and Whitney death by her parents, Helen & Donald Peed Bryce, Brock, Brooklynn, Reese and Liam mom were especially close. Luke is Lee; and three great-grandchildren, Ian and and George Davis; and infant daughter, Reed; grandmother, Glenda (Noe) Nieves; preceded in passing by his father, Danny Blaise Purtlebaugh and Belle Nawara; and Shannon Marie Myers. Survivors include her and a host of other family members and York. Luke is survived by his son, Nick several nieces and nephews, cousins and husband of 40 years, Kenneth Myers; three friends. Services were held Feb. 3 at G.H. Adimare; his granddaughter, Nevaeh friends. Services were held Feb. 1 at G.H. children, April Pemberton (Billy), Ashton Herrmann East Street Funeral Home, 1505 Lynn; his mother, Anita Bewley; his Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 Leger (Dustin) and Scott Myers (Jennifer); S. East St., Indianapolis. siblings, Jessica York, Jimmy Bayne, S. State Road 135, Greenwood. She was six grandchildren, Ava, Joey, Addyson, Megan Bayne, Kara Moore and Krista buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Kelice, Elizabeth and Scott; stepmother, Oskins; his nieces and nephews, Kelsey Jo Davis; siblings, David Davis (Shelley), John Strelnieks York, Cheyenne York and Corey York; his Robert G. Love Kathy Webber (Mike) and George Davis; John Strelnieks, 81, of Indianapolis, died uncle, Kevin; and his great-niece, and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Jan. 29, 2020. All services will be private. Camyrah Gilbert. Funeral Services for Robert G. “Bob” Love, 89, of Maryville, Tenn., Visitation will be held Feb 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Luke will be Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at Fountain died Jan. 31, 2020. He was born May 1, at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral to Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care, Square Cremation & Funeral Services. 1930 in Silver Point, Tenn. to the late Arthur Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis Indianapolis Chapel. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the Lee Love Sr. and Mary Tola Garner Love. He followed by the service at 1 p.m. She will be hour of service. served in the Korean War. He was recognized buried in Washington Park East Cemetery. as Soldier of the Month and earned the rank Coletta Ilene Taylor of corporal while also performing sergeant Coletta Ilene Taylor, 80, of Indianapolis, duties. He worked in several factories, Rex Allen Passwater died Feb. 1, 2020. All services are private. Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral including Blue Bell Creameries (now Rex Allen Passwater, 68, of Anderson, Funeral arrangements have been directors are encouraged to send obituaries and Conagra Foods) where he met and married died Jan. 27, 2020. All services are private. entrusted to The Cremation Society of photos to [email protected]. Information re- Edna “Francis” Lynn Love. They were married Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Indiana, 4115 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, ceived by noon Tuesday will be published Thurs- for 34 years until her death in 2000. He was to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 IN 46227. day, space permitting. an avid bird watcher and a life-long fan of S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. sports who always supported William Blount John Lee Williamson, Jr. athletics and cheered for the Tennessee Wanda June Phillips John Lee Williamson, Jr., 43, of Indianapolis, Complete Volunteers and Indianapolis Colts. He is Wanda June Phillips, 94, of Greenwood, died Jan. 24, 2020, after a short illness survived by his brother, Joel Love; and sister, Burial Package died Jan. 27 at The Bickford of Greenwood. from multiple strokes. He was born Nov. Mary Ann Williams; daughter, Kathy Hilbert; She was born June 16, 1925 in Jennings 25, 1976 in Greencastle, Ind. After John grandchildren, Bryan “BJ” Hilbert and Josh County, Ind. to the late James Elmer graduated from high school, he obtained (Carrie) Hilbert; great-grandchildren, Josh and Reva Jackson. Wanda was a charter his degree as a diesel mechanic from • Opening & Closing Jr., “JJ” and Harper Hilbert. A graveside member of Smith Valley Baptist Church. Lincoln Tech and has since pursued many service will be held Feb. 8, 11 a.m. at Forest • Concrete Container She was a rural mail carrier for 15 years interests in the career field but believed Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 S. State Road for the Greenwood Post Office. She was in hands-on labor. He played football for • Tent & Chairs 135, Greenwood. preceded in death by her husband of 71 Washington High School. He loved music • Purchase At Need years, Robert Phillips. She is survived by and movies. He is preceded in death by Rayberta Y. McFarland two daughters, Anita (Ben) Worthington his grandfather and grandmother, Walter • Any Gravesite You Choose Rayberta Y. McFarland, 83 of Indianapolis, and Sarita (Tony) Lang; grandchildren, and Viola Williamson. John is survived died Jan. 28, 2020. Rayberta was born Oct. Annette (Tom) Montgomery, Robert by his father, John Williamson Sr. and 23, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Raymond Phillips Lang and Joe Worthington; stepmother, Pamela Williamson; two Edwin and Leafy W. (Bragenzer) Shank. She great-grandchildren, Destiny and Rose children, Elijah and Chloe Williamson; his worked at Kroger in the deli department for Worthington; and four siblings. The family brother, James Williamson; sisters, Amber 20 years. Rayberta loved being outdoors, would like to thank her A team caregivers Nobbe and Tiffany Williamson; and nieces especially when it came to flowers and plants. and her hospice team. Services were held and nephews, other relatives and friends. She had a green thumb and was passionate Feb. 1 at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood His memorial service will be held Feb. 8, about tending to them. She was preceded in Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135. 2-3 p.m. with a crevice from Pastor Anne death by husband, James McFarland, and her Burial was at Dupont Cemetery, Feb. 3. Gattes immediately following the service siblings. Rayberta is survived by her children, at West Newton United Methodist Church, William C. McFarland, Shaun B. McFarland, Christopher Curtis Reed 6843 Mendenhall Road, Indianapolis, IN Richard V. McFarland, Shannon V. McFarland, 46221. The family would like to thank the Christopher “Chris” Curtis Reed, 31, of Fallon S. McFarland, Gary C. McFarland and entire team at Community East Hospital Indianapolis, died Jan. 27, 2020. He was COLUMBARIUM Desirae McFarland; numerous grandchildren for their caring professionalism and born June 21, 1988 in Indianapolis. Chris and numerous great-grandchildren. comforting compassion. Arrangements NICHE enjoyed spending time with and caring for Visitation was held Feb. 4 at Wilson St. Pierre are being handled by The Cremation his daughter Kylie. He enjoyed rooting for Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Society of Indiana, Indianapolis. the Indianapolis Colts and playing PS4 with Chapel, 481 W. Main Street, Greenwood. 2703 S. Meridian Street Indpls. IN, 46225 – (317) 786-7733 concordiacemeteryindy.com 18 Week of February 6-12, 2020 • ss-times.com PLACES OF WORSHIP The Southside Times
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 1 Truly my soul waits upon God: from Holy Spirit. I went and several men of Him comes my salvation. the church gathered around me and I in- SHEET METAL HELPERS REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 2 He only is my rock and my salva- vited Jesus into my heart, and He came up to 100 LBS & be able to read a tion; He is my defense; I shall not be in and the deed was done. I will never tape measure. Will train the right greatly moved. get over it and am not so inclined. The candidate. Overtime available. sweetness of that moment is still with PSALM 62:1-2 Please apply in person at NOW HIRING me even after all of these years. CONOVER CUSTOM FABRICATION Pastor Skinner is gone, the building SECURITY OFFICERS If you ask around about this thing 2625 S. Pennsylvania St., 46225 where I was saved is gone, and many called salvation and how one comes to Apply online anytime at that gathered at the altar with me are be “saved,” you will get a variety of re- gone as well. However, God remains www.AUS.com/careers sponses. Where were you saved and un- and the salvation He brought into OR der what circumstances and my life that night remains as Schedule an Interview today ... in what manner? These are well. Through my early years, UPGRADE YOUR CAREER AT among the questions one EXPRESSINDYSOUTH.COM call 317-920-0402 military, my working years in might ask, and the answers a variety of places and are not all the same. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS • FT & PT HOURS AVAILABLE the years of my ministry OPPORTUNITIES: I was saved when I called by God, He has al- CNC Machinists was almost 10 years of ways been there with me Swiss Machinists Handyman/Groundskeeper age. I attended a Church and I have never felt that Welders – TIG and MIG of God congregation in Oversees/monitors cleaning/clearing and maintenance of des- He has forsaken me or Maintenance Technicians Anderson, Indiana. It was ignated facilities, maintenance and repair of facilities furnish- left me to be alone. I love Truck Technicians ings and equipment, ensuring maintenance of detailed records located in the Jackson Park Him so, but I know that Small Engine Technicians as required. Light construction and electrical work preferred. area and began as a “mis- He loves me even more. I Painters Knowledge and experience operating and maintaining heavy sion” in the 1920s. The pas- have discovered that no CAD Draftsman equipment, moving and placing large items and organizing tor was George Skinner and facilities for specific user needs. Maintain, operate and service one can outlive the Lord. he was a man of God and al- Pay: $15-30/HR tools and equipment necessary for the maintenance and up- I cannot, nor can you. He is ways true to the word of God. Full-Time Opportunities keep of the facilities. Maintain driveways, walkways, buildings the rock of our salvation. Evaluation to Hire & Direct Hire It was a Sunday evening and at and shelters throughout the facility suitable for public use and the end of his message I was drawn to safety. Develops a cleaning plan and schedule for buildings, God bless and go and have a great day. EMAIL OR CALL TO APPLY: restrooms and grounds to provide effective services to and for the altar by the sweet invitation of God’s AMBER HUGHEY all facilities. Performs related duties as assigned. (317) 888-5700 [email protected] Contact: Marion County Fair, 317.353.2444
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