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ASCSeniorCare.com 2 Week of January 14-20, 2016 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY The Southside Times A paranormal team surveys its equipment prior to an investigation. Photo by Rick Hinton It’s that time of year… over, and frankly there’s a lot of gray areas to HAUNTS & JAUNTS explore. Television, movies, books, and per- By Rick Hinton sonal accounts will continue as 2016 contin- ues to bring that dark cloak of mystery upon The first significant snow has fallen in In- a way of life that, as we trudge through on a dianapolis and the Southside on Sunday, day to day basis, retains a sense of normalcy. with more promised this evening into the But, does it really? Are there things just be- early morning hours of Tuesday. Southport low the surface that require a degree of spec- Road has become a moto-cross course of ulation and further investigation? I believe cobbled ice the farther east you drive. Driv- there are. ers making their trek to work have had to The paying venues are one thing: Yes…you reacquaint themselves with a sudden crash are either confirming or denying scattered course in winter driving. For many, it’s not a stories from a troop of paranormal investi- pretty exercise. How soon we forget! gators that have marched before you in the It’s also that time of year for paranormal past through a particular location. Or…tak- investigative groups. January 2016 will bring ing an objective look at the stories, and not about penciling in the calendar. Every group finding any validation to the claims. These has one. It becomes a frenzied excursion of venues don’t much care for those conclu- waiting on hold for long lengths of time on sions. It hurts the bottom dollar! the phone to acquire dates for coveted inves- Private investigations, however, where you tigative venues (usually at a premium price) are helping someone in need…that’s a differ- for locations locally, statewide and out of ent animal; most weekend warriors would state. Get it on the calendar! Then, there are have no idea how to conduct such an investi- the numerous gatherings over the year, para- gation. It’s not about an adrenaline rush, but normal meet and greets, and new haunt- rather giving answers and putting on a coun- ed locations that explode upon the scene. selor cap. It’s putting a dot over the i. Get them on the calendar! Any paranormal It’s that time of year! teams worth their salt will be scribbling furi- ously upon their own personal calendar. It’s The YMCA has everything you the time to schedule the 2016 year of adrena- line rush. The spirits are waiting! Rick Hinton, a Southport resident, need to make a change. loves researching things that go bump And, if a private investigation pops up th in the night. His articles can be read Sign up by January 18 and we’ll waive the somewhere on the calendar, well…we’ll work on Facebook: Rick Hinton, Southport joining fee. All members get one month free them in also. Paranormal Examiner. Hinton conducts paranormal investigations with his when you refer a friend who joins too. Paranormal investigative sites will con- team, South Central Paranormal. tinue in 2016. It has to. This ride is far from The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of January 14-20, 2016 3 Contact the Editor THIS Have any news tips? Want on the to submit a calendar event? WEEK Have a photograph to share? WEB Call Nicole Davis at 300-8782 or email her at ndavis@ss- times.com. Remember, our Kickstarter begins to save news deadlines are several days prior to print. films of 1954 Milan team Want to Advertise? Hoosiers of a certain age will recall the astounding victory of tiny Milan High School over the powerhouse team from one of the state’s largest high schools, Muncie Central, in 1954. A Kickstarter campaign has just been The Southside Times reach- launched by film historian Eric Grayson to save the rapidly deteriorating film of the historic game that has been es a vast segment of our stored at Milan for more than 50 years. community. For information about reaching our readers, call Brian Ruckle at 300-8782 ss-times.com/kickstarter -to-save-milan-hoosier-films or email him at bruckle@ ss-times.com. Senate bill: Narcan on the Rise State Senator Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) recently filed Senate Bill 187, which would make the live- saving drug, Narcan, more accessible to those in need. SB 187 would require the State Department of Health to issue a standing order for overdose intervention drugs, such as Narcan. A product of Gerald Sargent Publisher Emeritus ss-times.com/narcan-on-the-rise Rick Myers, Publisher Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer For more information on these articles and other timely news,visit ss-times.com. Nicole Davis, Editor To join the conversation, visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @southsidetimes. Carey Germana Members of Production/Art Mgr. Graphic Design Jeen Endris, Derek Clay Graphic Design face to face Serving the Southside Q: What have you been postponing that you Since 1928 would like to do or finish this year? For more information, contact us at: "Move. I bought big furniture "I would like to finish the [email protected] and I have a hard time getting landscaping I have been Tel. 317.300.8782, Fax. 317.300.8786 around. I need to move doing as well as painting because my apartment is too the house and other 7670 US 31 S small. I’ve been looking to improvements around Indianapolis, IN 46227 move about two years but the house. We have been www.ss-times.com now I really got to because it planning to do this about is just too small." three years. We have been caught up in the Times-Leader Publications, LLC Arla Smith of Perry Township (Center Grove) sport scene with my daughter ©2016. All Rights Reserved and my son and my other daughter at nursing school at IUPUI." The views of the columnists in The Southside "I’ve been postponing Kevin Davis of Center Grove Times are their own and do not necessarily cleaning and organizing my reflect the positions of this newspaper. master bedroom closet and I’m leaving myself no option "I would like to go to but to get it done this year. California and travel around The Southside Times is published by Times-Leader I’ve lived in the house for two there. It is a beautiful place Publications, LLC. 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Po- tential advertisers interested in sponsored contact should call: Visit us online at: facebook.com/TheSouthsideTimes (317) 300-8782 or email: [email protected]. 4 Week of January 14-20, 2016 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY The Southside Times AROUND TOWN – SOUTHPORT David Howe Southport police officer designs recently Southport Police Academy receives certification accredited Southport Police Academy from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy driving is illegal, why do you have a bar next With a considerable shift in today’s soci- The Southport Police Academy began in BEHIND the BADGE door to the police department?" Obviously, ety with unrest between the community and August, with classes meeting at Harrison it was a much different time back then. the police force, up-to-date training should College. The training staff includes: Chief of Major David Howe said he believes if you be on the front burner of every police de- Police Thomas Vaughn, Major David Howe, want to have an impact on a community, What has been one of your most partment. Sgt. Aaron Allan, Instructor Lamar Jones, joining a smaller police department is the gratifying moments on the job? Southport Police Department’s Major Instructor Richard Weinblatt and Instruc- way to do it. His entire career in law enforce- Helping people. That's the whole reason I David Howe said that’s why Southport has tor Craig Whited. In addition, several guest ment has been for reserve departments, vol- got into this job.