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“We were one of the last of the classes to among the people. It was exciting.” enter after high school,” Jones said. “This is The Sisters all majored in elementary ALL ROADS LEAD TO a commitment we made when we were 18 education, except for Freiberger, who years old. There was something in all of concentrated in mathematics. They all us that knew that this is what we wanted. went on to teach. Our Lady of Grace I used to say to people I would not have Babcock later served as vocation di- been any more ready to get married when rector, formation director, subpriores Four Benedictine Sisters celebrate I was 18 than fly to the moon. I wouldn’t and then prioress of the community for have even considered six years. She was 50-year jubilee of taking their vows it. For some reason, one of three sisters this life attracted me “The church gives who took the former By Nicole Davis and when I came, as us plenty of time to academy building and far as I was concerned, formed the Benedict From top left, Sisters Mary it was forever.” realize this is the life Inn in 1981. Luke Jones and Mary Ten students en- we want to lead for the Jones served as Sue Freiberger; bottom, tered the convent, or principal of Christ the Sisters Juliann Babcock monastery, on Sept. 7, rest of our lives. I never King for nine years be- and Angela Jarboe. 1966. They took their had any doubts, ever. fore returning to the (Submitted photo) vows two years later I feel that's just because monestary as director in 1968. Five women of development and eventually took their of the grace of God. later director of the final vows. One class- I thank God for that.” Benedict Inn. mate passed away Jarboe started out shortly after their — Sister Mary Luke Jones as an elementary 25th jubilee. teacher where she be- “The church gives gan looking for some- us plenty of time to re- thing that would al- alize this is the life we want to lead for the low her to work with adults. That led rest of our lives,” Jones said. “I never had her to become director of religious edu- any doubts, ever. I feel that’s just because cation in Springfield, Ohio for 21 years. of the grace of God. I thank God for that.” She earned a degree in theology from Freiberger, Jarboe and Babcock were University of Dayton in 2001 to keep up previously students at Our Lady of Grace with her work. Academy, a boarding and day school that Freiberger started in the math de- opened in 1956, eventually closing in partment at Our Lady of Grace Acad- 1978. Jones wasn’t a student there, but at- emy, getting promoted to head of the tended that year’s graduation ceremony math department before the acade- in support of a friend. my closed. She taught at Providence The Sisters were one of the first High School and then Cathedral High classes to attend Indiana Central Uni- School for 27 years. versity, now University of Indianapo- Their vocations may have put them lis, a Methodist college. They needed on separate paths but they eventually an education and the closest Catho- reunited. lic college, Marian University, was on “All roads lead to Our Lady of Grace,” the other side of town whereas Indiana Jones said. They didn’t know it then, but they were breaking barriers. Central was 10 minutes away. Jarboe returned to the monastery in “We had this big, international har- 2010 where she now does programming Sisters Juliann Babcock, Angela Jarboe, Mary Sue vester van and every morning we’d pile at Benedict Inn. Jones returned her in there with our books,” Jones said. position as director of development, Freiberger and Mary Luke Jones entered the con- “They called us the God Squad. It was where she remains an active member vent shortly after Vatican II, a time of big change for quite the scene.” of the greater Beech Grove community. The Sisters also formed a band in Freiberger is an avid gardener who en- Catholic Church practices. As Catholic nuns, they re- 1979, the Beech Grove Benedictines, joys spending time at the Benedict Inn’s writing their own music, singing and Peace & Nature Garden and painting. ceived their higher education at a Methodist college, playing their instruments as a depu- Babcok’s talents include playing guitar, switched from wearing the habit to more culturally-rel- tation team for Indiana Central. They organ, pottery and calligraphy. performed at university events and The Sisters will celebrate their 50-year evant attire and were even able to discern their own around the city. That venture ended in jubilee with a Mass and dinner with fam- 2001. Today, they have a total of five ily and friends on June 9. They will renew career paths - things that were unheard of previously. tapes/CDs, still for sale at the Benedict On June 9, the four Sisters will celebrate their Golden Ju- Inn Retreat & Conference Center. “We were young and probably na- bilee, marking 50 years since they took their vows in 1968. ive,” Jarboe said. “We were out, we were Our Lady of Grace continued on page 5. ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 5 The Southside Times COVER STORY

Our Lady of Grace continued from page 4. RONCALLI VOLLEYBALL

the vows that they took five decades ago WINS STATE TITLE by reading them aloud during the Mass. “This community has always cele- brated jubilees,” Jarboe said. “I thought jubilee were always someone else’s cel- ebration. When we were young, it feels like it was so far away. All of a sudden, it’s me. You just live your life and all of a sudden, it happens.” The women who came to Our Lady of Grace at 18 years old said they are look- ing forward to the celebration. Who bet- boe said. “We worked together. We ter to celebrate it with than each other, played together.” the Sisters who have essentially grown Jones added, “This has been a wonder- up together and supported one another ful life. We’re a member of that commu- in their lifelong walk of faith? nity that supports us, assists us and takes “We did everything together,” Jar- care of us. We give back as good as we get.”

What inspired you to become a Catholic nun? Sister Angela Jarboe Sisters were either teachers or domestics, a sister who lived on the mission and pre- As a boarder at Our Lady of Grace Academy, pared meals, did the laundry. Now, it’s much The Roncalli Rebels, under head coach John Kesterson, when Sister Angela Jarboe wasn’t in school, broader. To think of being a pharmacist and she and her family were always at church. Benedictine, those two things didn’t jive. I captured the 2018 IBVCA (Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches “We knew the Sisters on a first-name ba- said to my dad, ‘I know you always wanted sis,” she said. “There was always a Sister in me to be a pharmacist.’ He said, ‘Yes, I did, Association) state title with a four-game win over Cathedral. the picture somewhere, either a teacher or but if you want to be a Sister, I just want you my mom knew them. I grew up from second to be the best one you can be.’ He was very grade on knowing I wanted to be a Sister like supportive of this community and the life I The Rebels won the first game 25-16, dropped the second Sister Mary Carol who is still living here. My had chosen. It was very kind of him.” second grade teacher is still living here in game 23-25 and won the final two games 25-20 and 25-22. this community. I think that is so fascinating. You just love your teachers. The Sisters were Sister Mary Sue Freiberger Roncalli advanced to the championship match with a three- always so happy. That struck me.” Sister Mary Sue Freiberger is from a Catholic family, growing up on a farm in game win (25-22, 25-16, 25-21) over defending state champion Sister Mary Luke Jones Southern Indiana close to their church. In her youth, she wanted to be a forest ranger. Carmel in the semifinal round. Seniors Nick Williams and Blake A graduate of Seymour High School, Sister She was always outside, sitting in a tree at Mary Luke Jones enrolled at Purdue Univer- home or working on the farm. God had an- Powell, as well as junior Sam Eiland were named to the all- sity to study pharmacy, although it wasn’t other calling for her. Taught by the Sisters of exactly what she wanted to do. She and her St. Benedict of Ferdinand, she always knew siblings were raised Catholic, although her what she was actually going to do. tournament team. Williams was named the tournament’s MVP. father was not of the Catholic faith. “I was going to be a Sister,” she said. “Our “He would participate in first commu- whole class became teachers. That’s just Roncalli, who finished as state runners-up in 2011, 2013, 2014 nions, confirmations and was very support- what we did in those days. My classmates ive of our Catholic faith, but he did not prac- mostly changed to other careers. I stayed a and 2015, concluded its season with a 29-2 record. tice it himself,” Jones said. “His father was a teacher for 45 years, teaching high school pharmacist and owned a drug store. My dad mathematics. In between, I’ve done a lot of was going to Purdue to become a pharma- other things.” cist but was drafted in WWII and never went She later continued, “I touched a lot of back to school. This dream of being a phar- lives. I didn’t want to tell someone how to macist was visited on me.” go to God, but I could just be the person I Yet, there was something about the Sis- was. I couldn’t tell someone how to be, but I ters she grew up with that she admired and could teach them mathematics.” desired to follow in their footsteps. Freiberger still finds ways to enjoy the out- “I was a bit hesitant when I decided to doors through gardening and spending time come here,” Jones said. “At that time, the in Our Lady of Grace’s Peace & Nature Garden. Applications For Registration Now Being Accepted Call 787-8277, ext. 243 or visit www.roncalli.org 6 Week of June 7-13, 2018 • ss-times.com CATHOLIC FESTIVALS 2018 The Southside Times

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License #146701 AUGUST St. Mark’s brings food and fellowship Nativity Augustravaganza Aug. 18 & 19 • 4 p.m. - midnight to annual Funfest 7225 Southeastern Ave. Franklin Township, Indianapolis By Brian R. Ruckle (317) 357-1200 night on the inflatables. Natvityindy.org The St. Mark’s Community Funfest “We made lots of smiles on children’s will bring another year of food, fun and faces and we want to continue that tra- SEPTEMBER fellowship to the corner dition,” O’Brien Said. of US 31 and Edgewood Adult fun on both nights at 7 p.m. Saints Francis & Clare Fall Festival includes Monte Carlo outside in the Sept. 28 & 29 Avenue. Fri. 5 – 11 p.m. • Sat. noon – 11 p.m. This year’s Funfest is beer garden and Bingo in Schafer Hall. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood scheduled for June 15 - The festival has complete dinners (317) 859-4673 16. prepared by Valle Vista Country Club ss-fc.org This year’s main raf- including a drink and dessert for adults fle grand prize is $3,000 cash or a tu- at $7, seniors for $6 and children $4. OCTOBER ition grant of up to $4,500, for a child These home-cooked dinners will be of- fered in the parish’s air-conditioned, Holy Name of Jesus Oktoberfest or grandchild. The tuition grant will be Oct. 5 & 6 • 5 p.m. – midnight accepted at any South Deanery Cath- multipurpose room from 5 - 8 p.m. 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove olic School or Roncalli High School. each evening. Friday’s special is St. (317) 784-5454 Second prize is $1,000 cash and third is Mark’s popular BBQ. and Saturday’s is Holyname.cc/oktoberfest $500 cash. An heirloom quilt will also a fried chicken dinner. In addition, mo- be raffled. bile truck vendors will attend includ- NEXT MAY 2019 Chairperson Jim O’Brien said the ing Mrs. Curl Ice Cream on all three nights. Sample Mashcraft Beer’s vari- Saint Roch Mayfest event will build on efforts last year to May 16, 17 & 18 • 5 – 11 p.m. represent some of the Southside cultures ous brews on Friday. 3603 S. Meridian St. with ethnic entertainment and food. Live music includes a 30-piece brass Perry Township, Indianapolis There will be plenty of activities for band called Crossroads Brass Band (317) 784-2637 young children. The dozens of games from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday and Third Mayfest.net include coin toss and pop a shot. There Generation from 8 p.m. – midnight. will be a photo booth, pony rides and a Saturday will feature Ray Cumberland dunk tank. O’Brien said he expects the and Friends from 6 - 7 p.m. and the nine inflatables to be a big draw. With Woomblies from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. a $15 wristband, children can play all Mass will be celebrated Saturday be- Save these dates! fore the festivities at 4 p.m. ✝ SAINT MARK 2018 June 15 & 16 FUNFEST GRAND PRIZE MULTICULTURAL MAIN RAFFLE 4 FOOD Home Cooked Dinners $3,000 CASH every day from 5-8 p.m. in …OR ONE YEAR $4,500 TUITION CERTIFICATE our air conditioned hall FOR ANY SOUTH DEANERY CATHOLIC SCHOOL OR RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL. YOU FUN FOR NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. 4 MOBILE 2ND PRIZE RAFFLE: EVERYONE FOOD TRUCKS Mrs. Curl’s Ice Cream $1,000 CASH Mashcraft Local Craft Brewery 3RD PRIZE RAFFLE: $500 CASH MUSIC & FOOD 4 DESSERTS

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St. Jude Festival ‘a huge success’ By Nancy Price Attendees of this year’s St. Jude Summer Festival were 1. treated to live music, a variety of food, chances to win prizes and cash for raffle drawings, a silent auction and games, including Monte Carlo and bingo, in addition to rides on dragons. “It was a huge success,” said Kate Vannoy, communications coordinator for St. Jude Cath- olic Church. Funds raised re- paired the school roof. 2. The festival gave away a $3,000 grand prize, $1,000 as a second prize and two $500 prizes; the drawings were held the last night of the festival. Platinum sponsors included: C& R Concrete; EM Compa- ny, Jobsite Supply and O’Riley Funeral Home; gold sponsors were: Green Law Offices, PC, Southside OBGYN, Roncalli High School, Southeast Family 3. 6. Dental and Indianapolis Gas- troenterology & Hepatology (Mike Morelli); Silver sponsors 1. Luke and Drew Sylvester of Greenwood rode a dragon ride at the annual festival, held May 31 – June included Arbor Lane Kennel, 2 at St. Jude Catholic Church. 2. Sherry and PJ Manzelli of Indianapolis try their luck at winning a Mary Fisher, Jockish Flowers, prize at the festival. 3. A multi-colored horse joined the festivities. 4. Mark, Penny and Spencer Holtz of Castleton sampled some food at St. Jude Parish’s Summer Festival. 5. Attendees were treated to Steve’s Flowers & Gifts, Vision many games. 6. Kids enjoyed the variety of rides. 7. A brown-speckled horse entertained the crowds. Quest Eyecare, PFM Truck & (Photos by Brandon Hargis) Car Care, Little & Sons Funeral Home; Gotta Have It Courier, Henn Haworth Cummings & Page, Lam Law Office, Graph- ic Resources, Inc., Kevin’s Auto 4. Repair, Hankey Law Office and Cathedral High School; and bronze sponsors: Beck Ser- vice Center, Level 10 Martial Arts College, Barry Howard, Sean & Jennifer Brown, Anna’s Celebration of Life; Magnolia Springs Senior Living, Dela- cruz Family Foundation; Mike & Mary Ellen Dugan, Body One Physical Therapy, Allen Plumb- ing Company and in memory 5. of Nancy & Chris. 7. ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 9 The Southside Times COMMUNITY

Festival Country Indiana lures visitors with local favorites Kenneth Kosky completes first year as director Left, a view of the cemetery, wall, and Southport Road in 1914 (note the still intact steeple). (Photo submitted by Barry Browning) | Right, current view of this same expanse of road (no steeple). (Photo by L. Hinton) FEATURE

Nuggets of Southport history By Marianne Coil In his first year promoting Johnson Coun- HAUNTS & JAUNTS stands in prominence on Southport Road to- Nicole Palmer (Davis), covered workshops day. There was a cemetery associated with it to restore the monuments in the graveyard. ty as a place of tourist attractions, Kenneth – Southport Baptist Cemetery; the very same This became a reality when in August of that Kosky learned to stop talking about John- By Rick Hinton graveyard exists today. When did the Smock year 50+ folks gathered at the cemetery to son County – a necessary paradox in the Farm become a graveyard? And church life? put into practice what they'd learned. world of marketing. Southport has a varied history. Most small Apparently there were always incarnations Samuel and Mary Bryan are buried there. During his tenure as public relations direc- towns do. Southport Road (once known as of a church on the property associated with Jacob and Mary Smock are not; however, tor for the tourism agency in Porter County, Union Street) moved east from Madison Av- the Smock’s. South side historian Bob Allo- there are Smocks present. Did these early Kosky met Roger Brooks, an internationally enue. The Old Southport Cemetery was not way states that by 1920, the church could no south side pioneers know one another? Abso- known branding expert who consulted with always a graveyard, but once a farm. longer keep up the cemetery, deeding it to the lutely! The Little Buck Creek Baptist Church, local officials. Kosky said Brooks told them Jacob and Mary Smock of Kentucky made Perry Township Trustees. That continues to organized in 1832 and about a mile southwest no one goes to a county for a vacation. their way north to Indiana, settling into the this day. Grass is cut and the frontage wall was of the present location, has on its roster Jacob For example, campers go to Yellow- wilderness area of Southport. In May 1822, replaced five years ago (close to the original & Mary Smock and Samuel, Mary, Luke and stone National Park but don’t even know land was purchased and the work began. design). “The steeple above the bell tower had Polly Bryon. Bryan is spelled as Bryon (most which county it’s in. Thus, in appreciation The property was cleared and the first cabin been leaking rain water into the church for a likely a transcription error), yet this leaves lit- of local geography, the Porter County group built by the summer of 1823. This became long time, and continued to leak even after re- tle doubt they're the same people, and wor- changed its name to Indiana Dunes Tour- the “Smock Farm.” Two of Jacob's brothers pairs,” Bob said. “The steeple was finally torn shiping in the same church. (This places the ism, Kosky said. made the journey and themselves settled a lit- off and a pitched roof built over the bell tow- Bryan's in Southport about two – three years When he became tourism director for the tle farther south in Greenwood. Legend says er.” In 2012 the church experienced a tragedy earlier than suspected.) In 1837 the Smock's Johnson County Convention, Visitor and the first school in Southport (likely called the when a mentally unstable woman shot and transferred ownership of their farm site to the Tourism Commission in April 2017, Kosky Mudhouse) was built on Smock's land during killed Pastor Jaman Iseminger as members relocation of the church, with the cemetery was in charge of “Journey Johnson Coun- this period. The log structure also doubled as gathered for a cemetery clean-up project. The being established that year. ty.” He called in Brooks, and his advice was a church (they had their priorities), eventual- church has carried on. to identify what local residents liked about ly being replaced with a new frame school. It Thanks to Bob Alloway & Barry Browning The cemetery went through years of ne- their communities and to rebrand the pro- was destroyed as the result of a tornado and for info and photos! glect, with Halloween especially vicious for gram by targeting a unique feature. Smock got out of the school business. vandalism. Frank Kautsky remembers a time “The first order of business was to tap This is where history gets a tad fuzzy... the people who have the knowledge,” Kosky in the past, walking between the cemetery Rick Hinton, a Southport resident, loves researching things that go bump said. He inquired of almost everyone he The former Southport Baptist Church (now fence line and the church parking lot to go down to the creek to fish. He remembers in the night. His articles can be read met, “What’s your favorite thing about Bethel Community Church) was built on the on Facebook: Rick Hinton, Southport seeing the Brewer plot with wooden tomb- Johnson County?” east end of the former Smock's farm in 1896. Paranormal Examiner. Hinton conducts There are current members who feel strongly stones not in great shape. In March 2011 paranormal investigations with his Southside Times writer and eventual editor, team, South Central Paranormal. the church has some Presbyterian ties. It still Festival Country continued on page 11.

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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. In Indiana, more than 100,000 people are living with the disease. In addition, there are 338,000 unpaid caregivers. Chances are, you know someone who is affected or know someone who is taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s. Ei- ther way, Alzheimer’s takes its toll, emo- TOP 10 SIGNS YOU’RE tionally, physically and financially. This month is Alzheimer’s & Brain FAILING AT THE Awareness Month. Indiana Governor WHOLE ADULT THING Eric Holcomb invites Hoosiers to raise awareness and take action through the By Torry Stiles Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indi- ana Chapter’s 65 Ways to Go Purple. 10. You yell, "Shotgun!" when Uber arrives. There are many ways you can help 9. Mom drove you to your high fight the disease: attend an education school reunion. program or support group, assist with raising funds, understand the benefits 8. The only hingt you can manage at the karaoke bar is, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." of early diagnosis and clinical research and knowing where to find support 7. More than one intimate relationship and resources. has been destroyed because you called How can you tell if someone you STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE her, "Mom." love may be suffering from Alzheim- 6. A Rare Pokemon sighting got you fired. er’s? Check out 10 warning signs at alz. The Southside Times is all about people nized? Email your “Stars and Strikes” 5. You ask for a straw with your beer. org/10signs. Where can you find some and our community. What do you like to [email protected]. Julie Lockwood support? The Association’s Livewell in your neighborhood? What don’t you of Perry Township contributed to this 4. You bought a tattoo with the money you website, at alz.org/lving_with_alzheim- like? Who has done something nice, no week's Stars and Strikes. saved by letting them repo your car. ers has video clips of people in the ear- matter how small, and should be recog- ly stages of the disease and have just 3. You’re 30 years old learned they have been diagnosed. and you don't know Those with the disease can learn how to Stars: to the Eagles for raising Stars: to local summer festivals, what size under- live healthy and how to find the strength money for the families who were including Our Lady of Greenwood wear you need. moving forward. involved in the fire in Beech Grove. Summer Festival, St. Mark Funfest and The Longest Day is an event held on 2. You ask your mom Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival. to call the girl June 21 (the longest day of the year). The Stars: to all those who graduated you're trying to day is designed to help Hoosiers with from area high schools. Stars: to summer garage sales, in- break up with. the financial expenses of the disease. cluding Garfield Park’s neighbor- 1. The divorce de- Want to hold a do-it-yourself fundraiser Stars: to Roncalli High School hood garage sale. Check out the farmer’s or create one online? Go to alz.org/Indi- centerfielder Nick Schnell for be- cree included market for fresh, local produce and take the disposition ana. You can also call the association at ing selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the the kids to the park at Garfield while of your GI Joes. 800-272-3900. first round of the 2018 Major League Base- you’re nearby. ball draft. Schnell is the first Roncalli base- ball player selected in the 54-year history of the Major League Baseball draft.

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All submissions are subject to editing. BELIEVE IT! Please send to [email protected]. “We must let go of the life we have planned, All letters must be signed. Our nation has all sorts of arcane, Please include a daytime so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, phone number for – Joseph Campbell we’ll share one with you ... verification purposes only. In California, women may not drive in a house coat. Source: dumblaws.com ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 11 The Southside Times

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Important survey coming in the mail

If you are a resident of Beech Grove, you should be receiving an “Income Survey” in the mail within the next few weeks. Please do not throw it away. This survey is very impor- tant to us and we ask that you fill the form out and return it in the envelope provided with the letter. Our city has several boards and commissions that are seeking grant funding to improve our city and this infor- mation plays an important role in this pro- cess. Once the survey is complete, the survey will be certified and we can use the informa- tion provided by all of you for six years. Thank you in advance for filling the “In- come Survey” form out as you are helping us make our beautiful city even better than it is. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at (317) 803-9111.

Respectfully Submitted, Dennis B. Buckley, Mayor, City of Beech Grove

Festival Country continued from page 9. explaining the reason for the grants total- ing $27,000. This Saturday, one of the recipients, the Kicking around names, the commis- Johnson County Public Library, will stage sion settled on Festival Country Indiana. the Little Library on the Prairie Festival at “What we finally came down to was that the Trafalgar branch. With activities and every weekend, there’s something going booths inside and on the grounds, the pio- on,” he said. neer festival will offer music, Collecting anecdotal evi- crafts, storytelling and a pie- dence is critical to the promo- baking contest. The baby’s first birthday party. Your first real Tourism products in the tional effort. Kosky compiles laundry room. Spot’s first – and last – tunnel to Top 10 lists in various catego- planning stages include the construction of extreme ries and uses social media to freedom. The thousands of little scenes that, over publish the results. Destina- sports parks, and the schedul- ing of musical entertainment tions are rated by contributors. time, turn houses into home. For 100 years we’ve Some lists are for types of on Friday and Saturday nights food, such as the Top 10 plac- from June to September in the been writing Indiana’s real estate story. We work es for treats. Another is for downtown districts of John- tenderloins. Kosky singled son County cities and towns. and live in your neighborhood and we’re proud to out long-time volunteer Don A graduate of Portage High Cummings, who went with his School and Ball State Univer- be part of your history. Start or continue your story daughter to many restaurants sity, Kosky was a reporter for to rate the tenderloins. The the Vidette-Messenger and at TalkToTucker.com. pair came up with a Top 10 list the Times of Northwest In- that has an extra spot. diana for 22 years, before he To assist in the development joined Indiana Dunes Tour- of new attractions, the cam- ism, where he worked for over paign has given grants to 11 organizations six years. He and his wife, Anicia, have a YOUR STORY staging events and after the award of seed son, Ian, who is a student at Culver Mili- 1OO money, the financial support will phase out tary Academy. over time. REALTORS STARTS HERE. “If we’re going to be Festival Country In- For more information about destinations in diana, we need a robust line-up,” he said, Johnson County, visit festivalcountryindiana.com. 1918 - 2018 TalkToTucker.com Above, Elyssa Everling. (Photo by Marianne Coil) | Ken Kosky. (Submitted photo) 12 Week of June 7-13, 2018 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER The Southside Times Getting to know Ryan... • I’ve played guitar since I was 10. • I absolutely love reading. A few times a year the library near Ivy Tech does a sale where you can buy a whole bag of books for $7. I make sure we go to every single sale. • I love yard sales and flea markets. It’s fun to find some of the cool things that other people aren’t interested in anymore. How did Ryan do it? BEST ADVICE: I’ve actually gotten the same advice from a number of different people over the Left, one of the meeting locations for a networking organization that the Henrys created late last year, Open In Indiana, is at the Southside Business Initiative, a co- years: As long as you provide a good prod- working building at 6825 Madison Ave. | Right, Ryan and Carly are south side residents who own Henry Marketing Group, a free business networking organization. uct or service, you never have to apolo- (Photos by Brandon Hargis) gize for not being the cheapest.

KEEP IN MIND: You always have to keep in mind that ev- Open In Indiana eryone has their own feelings or opinions. Henry promotes networking sessions to help small businesses Especially in this day and age, it seems like a lot of people don’t remember that when By Mark Ambrogi they communicate with others (and) it starting June 20, once a month, run by Carly, to help connect our members with our com- makes it more difficult to have a relation- Ryan Henry’s mission is to help other at The Healthy Food Cafe. There are meet- munity,” Carly said. ship with anybody whether it’s a friend- small business flourish. ings in Carmel and Fishers, which launched Henry said they continually share on so- ship or business relationship. It’s impor- “One of the ways we’ve worked to help June 11. All the meetings are free to attend. cial media all the information members tant to keep in mind everyone feels their small businesses get the word out about “All the groups operate as non-industry share on the website. own thing. themselves is we created a networking or- specific meetings, meaning we don’t just “We have some networks that target con- ganization late last year called Open In In- want one web guy, we don’t just want one sumers, which is us promoting our mem- WHY DO YOU OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS? insurance rep,” Henry said. “Each business bers’ content to the general public,” Henry To be perfectly honest, I never saw my- diana,” said Henry, a south side Indianapo- lis resident who co-owns Henry Marketing has unique niche it works best with. For ex- said. ”It doesn’t matter whether or not you self working for anybody for the rest of ample, since I have an IT (Information Tech- become a customer of Henry Marketing my career. Group with his wife, Carly. “It’s a free small business networking organization. We nology) background I do a lot of connecting Group or not, this membership is free and currently have seven different meetings with IT guys who have since become mem- open to the public. It’s not contingent on SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: bers. We have two different IT professionals purchasing anything from us. It doesn’t mat- The networking component of it is what throughout central Indiana.” that have pretty much come to every meet- ter what industry you come from or how big makes us unique. We want to help you, no One of those meeting locations is at the ing; you normally think they’re in competi- your company is.” matter what, whether you being able to Southside Business Initiative, co-working be our client or not. We want you to suc- building at 6825 Madison Ave, where the tion but one of them does the physical repair The Southside Business Initiative is part of ceed in building your own business no Henrys are members. Those meetings are of the system in-house. The second IT mem- the Indiana Co-Working Passport. matter what it is. held the first and third Friday every month. ber only does Cloud computing implemen- “What that means is one day every month Henry serves as leader of those along with tation. He doesn’t do anything as far as the I can use my membership to access any of WORDS TO LIVE BY: downtown Indianapolis and Carmel. monitoring and repair of the system. So they the other affiliated co-working spaces in the “Never stop learning.” “Networking with Open In Indiana ben- are able to work together even though they state of Indiana,” he said. “That means when efits members by creating an environment are technically in the same industry.” I do have to travel out of Indianapolis, as where new members feel welcome and Henry said certain topics of the Open In In- long as it’s part of the co-working passport, I Henry Marketing Group diana meetings are more popular than others. can request access.” Indianapolis, IN where all members can connect, find sup- port, and learn new techniques to help them Each meeting leader chooses an activity or topic. Henry previously was running an IT com- (317) 559-1059 build their own brand,” Carly said. “Most of it is top-level overview of compo- pany, which focused on small businesses. [email protected] Henry, 29, said the SBI meeting typically nents of business marketing tools,” Henry said. “Most of our clients weren’t asking us to draws eight to 10 people, “Those topics are available for our meeting lead- do IT-related things for them,” Henry said. Diane Smith, a Crestwood Village South ers to use. The meeting leaders can also choose “They were asking us to do things like build resident, leads a weekly Open In Indiana an activity, like an icebreaker game that gets ev- their website, manage their social media and meeting in Crestwood. erybody active and participating in the group.” otherwise use some of the other tools that “What I get from hosting a network group is Henry said he recently opened up the ses- are out there to get word out about your it gives all of us an opportunity to come together sions to guest speakers. business. We decided to close the IT group on one accord and bounce ideas each other about Members are also encouraged to join the and start Henry Marketing Group (in 2017) how we can improve in our business endeavors,” OpenInIndiana.com online directory and because it more accurately described what Smith said. “I just enjoy hosting a network group. forum, Carly said. our clients were looking for. All the exper- “We share these business listings, events, tise we learned for Henry Marketing Group June 2018 | Issue 140 Ryan Henry is such an awesome leader. It’s been a very important person in my journey." and promotions from OpenInIndiana.com was what we learned ourselves from starting www.businessleader.bz There will be another south side meeting, on social media and at networking events, the IT company and trying to build that up.” ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 13 The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS LEADER PERSONNEL MATTERS How is your garden this summer? 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Brenda Kyle, of KPK Ventures LLC, is excited to add to the already rich history of Harvey’s Tavern in Beech Grove. (Photos by Jeremy Dunn) Beech Grove students presented with scholarships

A wonderful little hole in the wall Scholarships – Ethan Smiley and Dan- Kevin and Brenda Kyle hope to create a cozy atmosphere for customers on Main Street iel Newton were awarded advisory board scholarships at the FFA Awards Banquet. By Jeremy Dunn mer language arts teacher, and Kevin, who learned that a previous owner had taken a The scholarships are funded through the did a tour in Kuwait in 2001 followed by three trip to Florida and was introduced to ka- personal donations of our Agri-Science Ad- “I got a wonderful review on Google the oth- visory Council members. The scholarships er day. It said, ‘This place is a wonderful little tours in Iraq (earning him the “Sagamore raoke and was so amazed by its popularity of the Wabash” from Vice President of the that he brought it back to Harvey’s Tavern, were presented by Mr. Bruce Bye, Chair of hole in the wall.’ And I thought, ‘It can’t get any the Agri-Science Advisory Council and Mrs. better than that for a tavern.’” Brenda Kyle, of United States, Mike Pence, at his 2016 retire- making it one of the first bars in the India- ment ceremony as governor of Indiana), and napolis area to offer karaoke. After becom- Kim Barkman, FFA advisor. Congratulations KPK Ventures LLC, recently shared. She truly to Ethan and Daniel! Three honorary chap- believes that is the ultimate compliment for a the duo immediately began rebuilding the ing aware of this, the pair knew they want- tavern’s décor, menu and entertainment op- ed to rebrand the tavern’s slogan, “Where ter members were named for their outstand- bar undergoing changes while trying to em- ing contributions to our FFA chapter: Mrs. brace a near 70-year history in Beech Grove. tions. The Kyles masterfully found a way to Good Friends Meet,” by offering more eve- honor Harvey’s history, keeping the original ning events. From Wednesday through Sat- Christa Smiley, parent and BGCS School On Feb. 1, Brenda and her husband Kevin Board President; Mr. Aaron Lamb, parent “Brick” Kyle, a veteran Black Hawk pilot, took logo, signage and framed pictures, while add- urday, the tavern offers an open stage night ing more color and sharing their own history, for songwriters, “Geeks Who Drink” trivia, and BGCS School Board member; and Mrs. ownership of Main Street’s historic Harvey’s Elizabeth Walters, BGHS Principal. Tavern. The couple quickly realized a need with Brenda painting a Black Hawk helicopter karaoke, dancing and live music. to implement a cozy and welcoming envi- on the bar’s front wall and surrounding it with ronment for patrons and remind people that photographs from Kyle’s military career. Adding their own chapter Harvey’s Tavern was still open for business. Next, the couple started making tweaks to Brenda stated, “When I took the black film off the menu, adding a few specialties, such as Thanks to the Kyle family, Harvey’s Tavern the front windows, people came in and said, ‘I Brenda’s mother’s tenderloin recipe, a classic will have the opportunity to continue writ- didn’t even know this place was open and that club sandwich dubbed “Jack’s” and walleye on ing chapters in its long-standing Beech Grove it was here.’ The Beech Grove police came in Fridays. According to Brenda, the community history. As Brenda completes the Black Hawk and thanked us because they could see in here has responded favorably to the changes. “Two painting on the wall, this duo looks to pen now.” However, making Harvey’s Tavern vis- guys walked in the other day and said, ‘I heard their own additions to Harvey’s legacy. Brenda ible again was just the beginning. you guys have good food. That is the word on summed up this transition, stating, “It was very the street.’ So the word on the street is that we much a dive tavern, and we have now escalated have good food,” she said. From left. Superintendent Pat Mapes, Principal John Building a culture it to a wonderful little hole in the wall place.” Ralston, ToY Craig Hendrick, Associate Superintendent Finally, KPK Ventures wanted to revive And if you ask the Kyles, you could not ask Bob Bohannon, and Administrator of English Learning the entertainment offered at Harvey’s Tav- Hard work is nothing new to Brenda, a for- for a better recognition. and Staff Development Jane Pollard. ern. Upon purchasing the bar, the Kyles

Why did you open this business? Hendrick awarded with good friends. 70 years and is now owned by a great retired Perry Township It was part of the commercial building purchase. How do you plan to be successful? veteran. He (Kevin Kyle) is a Black Hawk pi- lot and instructor out of the Indiana Nation- What did you do to prepare for We are rebranding the slogan, “Where Teacher of the Year opening your business? al Guard Aviation Armory in Fairland. Good Friends Meet” and attracting the Awards – The owners had been looking for three non-smoking customers that like to relax UPCOMING EVENTS: Craig Hendrick has been award- ed Perry Township Schools' Teacher of the years for a place to open a wine bar and with a cocktail or two after work or on a WEDNESDAYS FROM 7 - 10 P.M. - Open Stage Night for Year. Mr. Hendrick is a STEM teacher at Per- happened upon this chance to turn a ‘dive’ original songwriters weekend afternoon. ry Meridian 6th Grade Academy. He shows THURSDAYS FROM 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - “Geeks Who Drink” trivia tavern into a wonderful little ‘hole-in-the- What would we be surprised to learn concern for his students’ goals, ambitions, wall’ hangout and food place. about your restaurant? FRIDAYS FROM 8:30 - 11:30 P.M. - Karaoke and dancing fears and hopes and students look forward Who is your ideal customer? According to previous owners, Harvey’s SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 9 P.M. - MIDNIGHT - Live music to their daily classroom handshake. He also inspires students by using innovative prac- People who like a cozy atmosphere and very Tavern (formally known as the 19th Hole) JUNE 30 - Hitlocker performs live at Harvey’s Tavern selective and great menu. Also, people who was one of the first bars in Indianapolis to tices, such as Legos, 3-D printer, model rockets, and hot wheels. He's also a regular like to listen to acoustic guitar and socialize have karaoke. It has been around for almost attendee of athletic events, concerts, spell bowl and math bowl. He's the epitome of Harvey’s Tavern • 614 Main St., Beech Grove, 46143 • (317) 591-9026 • harveystavern.com professionalism in and out of the classroom. 16 Week of June 7-13, 2018 • ss-times.com FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MARKETPLACE The Southside Times

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EVENT The Indianapolis Franklin Township Lions Club Tech team at education camp trains teachers HAS GREAT PRIDE IN PRESENTING Education – The Cyberflashes student tech team helped to Wanamaker Old Settlers Day train teachers on technology at the Franklin Township Edu- STREET FAIR & CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2018 cation Camp on May 31. Students showed teachers how to use Metaverse in their classroom and a student won the The- Sunday, June 24 • 9am - 4pm ta 360 camera as one of the prize giveaways. Downtown Wanamaker Franklin Township CERT to host CRASE course Visit area businesses, churches, scouts & teams • be entertained by dancers, bands & music • shop crafts, artwork & many things you Community – Franklin Township Community Emergen- don’t really need (but should have) • grab a snack and refreshment • cy Response Team will host a Civilian Response to Active chat with folks you haven’t seen for a while (like, since last year’s fair) Shooter Events course to increase awareness of the need All in One Great Place, during One Grand Day! to prepare for an active shooter event. CRASE is based off the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy. Topics will in- DETAILS HERE: www.IndyFTLions.org Top, the Nativity Titans 3/4 girls’ kickball team rallied together prior to clude the history and prevalance of active shooter events, competing for the City Championship. Team members included Taylor CHECK OUT OUR NEW: On-Line Booth Registration civilian response options, medical issues and consider- Gregg, Allie Griffith, Elly Agresta, Callie Cromwell, Caydance Mills, Izzie ations for conducting drills. IMPD will be presenting the Nill, Bennie Leffler, Sophia Agresta, Hailey Cronkhite, Leah Miller and Questions? Contact Kelly Foulk at (317) 617-5351 course, which is expected to last about 90 minutes with Elliot Leffler. | Middle, during the Cadet A Football City Championship, Q&A and a brief presentation about CERT. The event is Nativity’s Aidan Leffler (front of the picture) grabs the game clinching interception while Ethan Hutt, Aidan Curtis, Hunter Burge and Giovanni open to the public, but seating is limited. The event will RESTAURANT Saavedra-Rios look on in excitement. | Bottom, the Cadet A Boys’ be held June 26 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Franklin Township Basketball City Championship was held at Nativity. Evan Koch, Dionte Trustee’s Office, 6231 S. 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It RETAIL started with an undefeated season as well as a City Cham- Franklin Central Tennis raises money for Riley pionship for the third- and fourth-grade kickball team coached by Ali Leffler and Lisa Agresta. Next, a fifth- and Charity – The Franklin Central Tennis Program and WANAMAKER OLD SETTLERS DAY sixth-grade girls’ basketball team under the coaching of Jay Coach Harry Schwartz had a very successful "Charity on Visit us on June 24! Scheil and Seth Lindsey finished runners-up in the city. the Courts" on June 1, raising over $1,300 for Riley Hospi- The boys of the cadet football team won Nativity’s first tal for Children while honoring three Riley Families: Piper Repurposed Furniture cadet city championship. The coaches were Nate Leffler, Lyon, Olivia Bickel and in memory of Maddy Justice. Se- Home Decor • Jewelry Brian Beckman, Bill Tucker and Scott Phillips. Coach nior Christina Veal sang the national anthem, and future Clothing & Accessories Scheil’s high school girls’ basketball team finished run- Lady Flashes Tennis players Ruby and Stella Piety won the ners-up in the city. The “Cadet A” boys basketball team superhero spirit contest. Many FC tennis alumni, families 8855 Southeastern Ave., Indpls, 46239 | (317) 695-0175 became city champions. Then the team, coached by Nate and friends came out to play tennis and support a good Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Closed Sunday & Monday Leffler and Brian LeBeau, became Nativity’s first Archdi- cause. A special thanks to Superintendent Dr. Hibbard for ocesan Tournament Champions. coming out and serving up his "A" game! SOUTHEAST INDY RELAY FOR LIFE GLOW RUN Midnight Glow Run Online registration $20.00 for deluxe package or $15.00 for T-shirt only before June 14th at 4:30 p.m. DAY OF EVENT: $25.00 Includes T-shirt & Glow Gear RELAY FOR LIFE OF SOUTHEAST INDY (while supplies last) Beech Grove High School Football Field WEBSITE: Getmeregistered.com | SEARCH: Southeast Indy 5330 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 Run, walk or just party in the Glow Tent. Please come and enjoy our Glow! Scare the “BOO” out of Cancer Bring your own glow gear as well as get your Glow Gear and T-Shirt from us.

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Silly Safaris animal shows! • Children and families GARFIELD PARK IN OUR SCHOOLS are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about animals during this 45-minute show featuring live animals! Animal programs are made possible by Friends of Garfield Park Neighborhood Garage Sale • the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public There are sales on the north and south sides of CALENDAR OF EVENTS Library Foundation. | When: June 12, 19 & 26 at 4 the park. There is also plenty to do at the park if p.m. | Where: Fountain Square Branch Library, 1066 you want to stick around for a while. There’s even Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 275-43960. a Farmer’s Market on Saturday if you want to dou- ble up on the shopping. | When: June 8, 8 a.m. BEECH GROVE Indiana Pacers Summer Reading Tour • The Indi- – 5 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park neighborhoods: ana Pacers will begin their highly-successful Pacers Directional signs will be posted at intersections Summer Showtime: Coco • Children of all ages and Summer Reading Tour at select Indianapolis Pub- where sales are taking place to help shoppers families are invited for a showing of the film. | When: lic Library branches in mid-June. The program is navigate the neighborhood. | Info: garfieldpark- June 7, 1 p.m. | Where: Beech Groove Public Library, produced in partnership with The RoomPlace and [email protected]. 1102 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: (317) 275- 4560. Indianapolis Public Library’s own summer reading program. The Pacers tour coincides with the library’s Silly Safari, Snakehead Ed & Birds of Prey • Knierman wins Ave Maria Guild of St. Paul Hermitage meet- eight-week Summer Reading Program which pro- Garfield Park Library will host a variety of animal ing • We are having a luncheon before our meet- vides a fun and rewarding way for children to main- chats/programs. | When: June 8, 3 p.m. | Where: Congressional Art Competition ing which this year is a Hawaiian theme. Please tain their reading habit and improve reading skills Garfield Park Library, 2502 Shelby St. | Info: bring a side dish to share; the main dish will be during the summer months. As part of the Summer (317) 275-4490. Awards – For the first time in school history, provided. We are also collecting canned goods Reading Tour, the Pacers Read Like A Pro Program, Roncalli High School senior Rachel Knier- for the poor. | When: June 12, noon | Where: 501 presented by The RoomPlace, will visit 15 Indianapo- It’s a Gift • Film historian Eric Grayson will screen the 1934 film, It’s a Gift with W.C. Fields and Kath- man has won The Congressional Art Com- N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: (317) 786-2261 or lis Public Library branches for a one-hour Reading stpaulhermitage.org/ave-maria-guild#!. Timeout. Guest readers and other special guests, leen Howard. It will, as always, be preceded by a petition for 2018 as a representative for Indi- short selected by Grayson. Admission is $5; Con- ana. Knierman and her parents will be flown including Pacers players & alumni, members of the Indiana Pacemates and the Pacers All-Star Read- cessions: $1. Free parking. | When: June 9 at 8 p.m. to our nation’s capital to attend a reception Genealogy Research Assistance • Adults are in- vited for a free session with representatives from ing Team, will share their favorite children’s stories | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conserva- honoring student artists representing all 50 the Samuel Bryan Chapter of the D.A.R.; he will with those in attendance. Each child at the Reading tory Dr. | Info: (317) 327-7135 or gpcarts.org. states. Additionally, her artwork will hang provide assistance with genealogy research. | Timeout will receive a Pacers Read Like A Pro poster in the rotunda of the United States Capitol When: June 18, 4 - 7 p.m. | Where: The technology and have the opportunity to play for their chance at Bethany Village Block Party • Join Bethany Vil- building for one year. Her winning entry en- room, Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Main St., winning a variety of Pacers prizes. | When: June 21, lage for a day of fun. In honor of The Longest Day, titled “Fireflies” pays homage to the 2018 in- Beech Grove. | Info: (317) 275-4560. 4 p.m.| Where: Fountain Square Library, 1066 Virginia we’ll be hosting a block party to raise money for the Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4083. Alzheimer’s Association. Come for the food trucks, duction of the firefly as Indiana’s state insect ambulance tours, a bounce house and special ven- and the Hoosier produced Ball jar. “This is by Family Storytime • Families are invited to the li- brary to listen to stories. | When: June 19, 6 p.m. dors including Mary Kay, Lip Sense, Lu La Roe, Pa- far the most prestigious and public accolade FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP parazzi, local art and craft vendors and many more! we have received in the Roncalli Visual Arts |Where: Beech Groove Public Library, 1102 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: (317) 275- 4560. $5 Admission includes food, shaved ice and live en- department during my tenure,” said teacher, tertainment! All proceeds will be donated.| When: Franklin Township Historical Society’s annual Mark Stratton. “This is incredible exposure The 11th Annual Greater Beech Grove golf outing June 13, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Where: Bethany Village, for Rachel and Roncalli.” rummage sale • Are thoughts of spring cleaning 3518 Shelby St. | Info: (317) 783-4042. • This year, the chamber has announced a contest to awakening in your head? Wouldn't it'd be nice create an event logo. This contest is open to every- not only to get rid of that clutter, but also to be Guided Walk in Historic Garfield Park • Explore one. The logo will be used in our future golf outings. able to take a tax deduction for those items you The Greater Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce the rich history of Garfield Park on this walking no longer need? Well, it's possible! The Franklin tour. | When: June 16, 11 a.m. | Where: North Gar- supports local business, hosts several community Township Historical Society will again be holding events, including the Community Fair in March, the den Gate, near the Conservatory, 2505 Conserva- its annual rummage sale, and since the Society is a tory Dr., Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 327-7184. Golf Outing and Music on Main. They also offer a 501(c)(3) organization, it can issue tax receipts for yearly scholarship and provide valuable resources things donated. Item drop-off and sale set-up will to the community. Additional information about our Indiana Pacers Summer Reading Tour • The be June 8, noon - 6 p.m. at the Franklin Township Indiana Pacers will begin their highly-successful logo contest, playing in our golf outing or becoming Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern Ave., a golf outing sponsor can be found on our website, Pacers Summer Reading Tour at select India- Indianapolis. Please note that no clothing will be napolis Public Library branches in mid-June. The BeechGroveChamber.org. | When: June 22, 8:30 a.m. accepted (with the exception of particular items | Where: Sarah Shank Golf Course, 2901 S. Keystone program is produced in partnership with The of antique or vintage value), because the historical RoomPlace and Indianapolis Public Library’s own Mayer receives Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317) 800-8499; beech- society does not sell clothing at its sales. | When: grovechamber.org/chamber-news. summer reading program. The Pacers tour coin- Indiana DAR award June 9, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Where: The Franklin Town- cides with the library’s eight-week Summer Read- ship Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern ing Program which provides a fun and rewarding Free All American Day in the Park • Food vendors Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: FTHS.org. Awards – provided by local businesses and not-for-profit way for children to maintain their reading habit Daughters of the Revolution Mary and improve reading skills during the summer Bryan Chapter Regent, Carolyn Ferraro, pre- organizations. DJ, 50/50 raffle drawing, bounce house for the kids and fireworks at dark (approxi- months. As part of the Summer Reading Tour, sented Paige Mayer, a fifth-grader at Jeremi- the Pacers Read Like A Pro Program, presented ah Gray Elementary School, with the Indiana mately 10 p.m.). Limited parking spaces within the park reserved for vehicles with valid handicapped by The RoomPlace, will visit 15 Indianapolis DAR Award for placing second in the State’s tags or license plates only. | When: July 3, 5 – 10:30 Public Library branches for a one-hour Reading American History essay contest at the school’s p.m. | Where: Sarah Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Timeout. Guest readers and other special guests, fifth grade awards banquet on May 23. Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: BGPromoters.org. including Pacers players & alumni, members of the Indiana Pacemates and the Pacers All-Star Reading Team, will share their favorite children’s FOUNTAIN SQUARE stories with those in attendance. Each child at the Reading Timeout will receive a Pacers Read Like A Homework Lounge: Get caught reading! • School- Pro poster and have the opportunity to play for age children and teens are invited to use the library their chance at winning a variety of Pacers prizes. to work on their assignments or spend 15 minutes | When: July 5, 10:30 a.m.| Where: Garfield Park Li- MOVIE REVIEW EDITOR'S NOTE: reading. Those who participate can get a prize from brary, 2502 Shelby St. | Info: (317) 275-4083. the treasurer chest for completing their homework. | Adam Staten is currently on vacation. His When: June 7, 12, 19, 21 26 & 28 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. | movie reviews will resume on june 21. Where: Fountain Square Branch Library, 1066 Virgin- ia Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 275-43960. Calendar continued on page 19. ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 19 The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY

Calendar continued from page 18. bution. | When: June 10, 5 p.m. | Where: Christ Our to partake in the Taste. The action-packed one-day Shepherd Church of the Brethren, 857 N. St. Road festival will bring the best of local food, beverages 135, Greenwood. | Info: (317) 416-7888. and live music to the streets of Broad Ripple Vil- lage. Tickets are only $7 and available now online Locally Grown Plants Always Prove Best! GREENFIELD Wilderness survival training • Clint Jivoin will pres- at ticketfly.com (plus applicable service fees) or at ent two programs on wilderness survival. Jivoin, the gate (cash & credit card accepted, with ATMs Greenfield’s Fourth Annual “Bikes in Bloom” the star of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, available). Free admission for children ages 11 and Festival • Bikes line Main Street adorned with will offer a hands-on survival training program that under. Ten percent of all ticket proceeds will be HEIDENREICH flowers, ribbon and other decorations promot- will teach teens and adults how to utilize minimal donated to Riley Children’s Foundation on behalf ing the different non-profit organizations in town. equipment along with what nature provides to ob- of Riley Children’s Hospital. | When: June 16, 3 - 10 GREENHOUSES | When: Through June 10. | Where: Main Street, tain shelter, fire, water and food. These skills are not p.m. | Where: Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis. | Greenfield. | Info: /greenfieldmainstreet. only essential in a wilderness survival scenario, but Info: tasteofbroadripple.com. IT’S NOT also enhance any recreational hiking or camping TO LATE trip with family and friends. This free program is part Interwoven: Native American Basketry • Eitel- TO PLANT! GREENWOOD of Greenwood Public Library’s (GPL) “Read Wildly” jorg Museum showcases work of some of the most BUY ONE Summer Reading program. In addition to celebrat- admired Native American basketmakers. | When: 10th Annual Ray Skillman Summer Concert ing and encouraging reading all summer long, GPL Through August 5 | Where: 500 W. Washington St., GET ONE FREE Series: Henry Lee Summer • An Indiana native, will be offering a variety of “wild” programming for Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 636-9378; eiteljorg.org. Henry Lee’s music is influenced by country, R&B, all ages. | When: June 11, 3 p.m. (teens) and 6 p.m. on ALL plants! rock and roll and the blues. A self-taught multi- (adults) | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. PARKE COUNTY instrument musician, Henry Lee has been playing Meridian St., Greenwood. | Info: Free event; registra- • Hanging Baskets to crowds since the 1980s. Free admission. | When: tion required at greenwoodlibrary.us. June 7, 6:30 p.m. | Greenwood Park Mall, near the Bridgeton’s 15th Annual Quilt and Woodwork- • Assorted Berry Plants outdoor fountain on the mall’s north side, Green- Carman Domenic Licciardello at Mount Auburn ing Show • Quilts may be hand-stitched or ma- wood. | Info: shopgreenwoodparkmall.com. United Methodist Church • Contemporary Chris- chine-stitched, some new and some Grandma’s • Rhubarb Plants tian artist, Carmel Domenic Licciardello presents heirlooms and some beautiful antique quilts on Mud Day • Come join your Greenwood Parks and a free concert open to the public. | When: July 1, display. Bring your quilts to show or sell; you might • Perennials Greenwood Fire Department as we enjoy a day 6:30 p.m. | Where: Mount Auburn United Method- win a cash prize! Woodworkers will be in Collom’s where it is not only OK to play in the mud, but it ist Church, 3100 W. Stones Crossing, Greenwood. | General Store, on the porch of the 1822 Log Cabin • Herbs • Alocaisia and at the Artisans Barn at the Mill. See hand carv- is encouraged! Admission is free. Donations to Info: (317) 535-8555 ext. 1318; mtauburnumc.org. • Vegetable Plant the Greenwood Parks Department are welcomed. ers, turners and other types of woodworkers with Each donation receives a free day pass to Freedom INDIANAPOLIS hand-carved bowls, pens, duck calls, boxes, sculp- • Colocasia Springs. Ages 2-10 | When: June 8, 1 - 3 p.m. | 100 ture and more. Chain saw artistry will be displayed. Surina Way, Greenwood. | Info: (317) 881-4545. | When: June 9 & 10; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Walk with a Doc • Take a stroll alongside a Francis- Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Where: Take a sce- • Calibrachoa Ham Radio at White River Township Fire Depart- can Health physician or medical staff member and nic drive through hills and valleys in the beautiful • Sunpatiens ment’s annual Strawberry Festival • Connect to learn about wellness and other health-focused is- Southern Parke County countryside. Bridgeton is Wireless Excitement with the magic of Ham Radio. sues. | When: Every Thursday through June 14, 6 located 10 miles south of Rockville, or take State • Dragon Wing Begonias Things you can do will surprise you: competitive p.m. | Where: Franciscan Health, Indianapolis cam- Road 59 north from Brazil to the Bridgeton sign events, science and technology or just fun. Stop by pus. | Info: [email protected]. and turn left, or travel east of Rosedale 6 miles and • New Guinea Impatiens the Mid-State Amateur Radio Club demonstration follow the signs. | Info: 765-548-2136. booth| When: June 9, 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Where: IREM Indy Heroes for the House 5K Run/Walk • • 4” Annuals • Flats Sugar Grove Elementary School, 4135 West Smith The course begins at the NCAA Hall of Champions SOUTHPORT Valley Road, Greenwood. | Info: See more at mid- and continues down the beautiful Indianapolis • Tropical foliage statehams.org/activities/strawberry-festival or fol- downtown canal. Includes free entry to the NCAA ABCs of Diabetes • ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four- low us on Facebook at /MidStateARC. Hall of Champions and a “Rookie Run” for children ages 10 and under. The Rookie Run is $10 for chil- part series of diabetes self-management classes And Much Much More offered by the Marion County Public Health De- Greenwood Summer Concert Series: Toy Fac- dren ages five – 10 and free for ages four and under. partment. Instruction is given on medications, tory • Greenwood’s downtown is experiencing Groups of runners are encouraged to take the team nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and significant momentum and city officials expect challenge – a trophy will be awarded to the team available community resources. Class activities in- another year of record crowds for the city’s Sum- that registers the most participants and trophies clude one-on-one consultations with a registered mer Concert Series. Nearly every Saturday eve- will be awarded to the three teams that have raised dietician, registered nurse and a health educator. | ning between June and September, Greenwood the most funds. All proceeds from the event benefit When: Tuesdays on June 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 residents, visitors and their families will gather Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indi- – 7:30 p.m. at Southport Branch Library; Wednes- with lawn chairs, blankets and snack-filled cool- ana, which services approximately 5,000 families days on June 13, 20 and 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. ers to enjoy live performances spanning a variety each year by providing a “home-away-from-home” at College Avenue Branch Library. | Where: South- of musical genres. | When: June 9, 7 p.m.| Where: for families of children receiving medical care at port Branch Library at 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, India- Greenwood Amphitheater in Craig Park, 300 S. Indianapolis-area hospitals. Pre-registration night: napolis; College Avenue Branch Library, 4180 N. 502 E. National Ave. Washington St. | Info: (317) 881-4545. June 15, 3 – 6 p.m. Outside the NCAA Hall of Cham- pions. | When: June 16, 8:30 a.m. Race day registra- College Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: Classes are free Indianapolis, IN 46227 but advance registration is required. Please call Veteran’s Dinner/Program • Free dinner and pro- tion and packet pick-up will be 7 – 8:15 a.m. | NCAA (317) 221-2094 or visit marionhealth.org/diabetes. gram for all military, reservists, veterans, surviving Hall of Champions. | Info: heroesforthehouse.org. (317) 786-1528 spouses and family members. Loren Minnix will Southport Flag Retirement Ceremony • Participate heidenreichgreenhouses.com speak about the Post Traumatic Growth Institute, Taste of Broad Ripple • Following the success of in this 40-minute Flag Day ceremony where hundreds which connects with military personnel (includ- 2017, the Broad Ripple Village Association and The of flags will be retired. 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GRAMMAR GUY ly unknown “order of operations” for the baby’s “big brown eyes,” but if that same order in which adjectives go in front of a parent went on about their baby’s “brown noun. Even more shocking is that this rule big eyes” you’d think something was wrong By Curtis Honeycutt is taught to most non-native speakers, but with them. Try saying these phrases out native speakers are never taught it. The loud and you’ll hear how truly ridiculous Everyone’s on the lookout for their next order is quantity, opinion, size, physical adjectives in the wrong order sound to clever party anecdote for that awkward quality, shape, age, color, origin, material, your English-preferring ears. pause between the cheese course and des- type, purpose, noun. And, while I don’t have a clever mneu- sert (I know I am). The perfect quip at the We are never formally taught this adjec- monic device for adjective order, it’s some- perfect time will make you feel like a mil- tive order, but we know that “five wrinkly thing you should feel privileged not to lion bucks in the tuxedo people are now octogenarian bronze Italian sunbathers” know – unless, that is, you want to be the assuming you own. If you memorize to- sounds correct (albeit an odd scenario), talk of your town’s small secretive Sicilian day’s grammar gem, you’re guaranteed but if you say “octogenarian five Italian social circle. to be the hero at the next soiree or gala wrinkly bronze sunbathers,” you sound you attend. like a total weirdo. You don’t know how Do you remember the mneumonic de- you know that’s wrong; you just know it. Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance vice from math that goes, “Please excuse Let’s try it with some simpler phrases. humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on my dear Aunt Sally?” This helps you re- You’d never say “old little lady”; you would member the order of operations in a math Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at always say “little old lady.” Likewise, “blue curtishoneycutt.com. equation (parentheses, exponents, multi- suede shoes” sounds right, but you would plication, division, addition, subtraction). never say “suede blue shoes.” You’ve prob- In English, there’s an equivalent, but large- ably heard someone remark about their ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 21 The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES

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OBITUARIES Sandra J. Foster Kellie Keener NOW OPEN Robert M. Bratton Sandra (Sandie) J. Foster, 77, of Indianapolis, Kellie Keener, 48, of Indianapolis, died on May died June 3, 2018. She was born in Greenup, 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Robert M. Bratton, 85, of Greenwood, died June — SPACE IS LIMITED — Kentucky on Feb. 24, 1941 to She was born on Dec 15, 1969 3, 2018. He was born on Aug. 9, 1932 in New Madge T. (Kitchen) Marcum, in Indianapolis. Her greatest Ross to the late Ruliff and Florence Bratton. He An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle who preceded her in death. A joy was spending time with her was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce. Bratton is graduate of Van Buren High husband, kids and grandkids. Community for the Older Adult survived by his wife, Vivian Bratton; daughters, School, Brazil, Sandie owned Surviving is her husband, Gary Brenda (Tom) Wessling, Della Bekeleski, Pam Sandie’s Candies in Metamora. Keener; her parents, John Gatton (John) Van Brakle, Denise (David) Wilbur and In retirement, Sandie continued and Janice Gilliam; her two sons, Diana (Scott) Rogerson; nine grandchildren; to make treats for loved ones John McIntosh and Nathan 10 great-grandchildren and one on the way. and friends. She is survived by her daughter Bullock; her four daughters, Amanda Keener, He was preceded in death by his grandson; Shelly (Dave) Clark; grandchildren, Amy and Michele (Steven) Jackson, Dawn Keener and siblings, James Bratton, Marion Gene Bratton, Josh; siblings, Roger (Charlotte) Marcum, Doris Daniele McIntosh; her two brothers, Danny Mary Margaret Rader and Laura Jane Willeke. Murray, Charles (Teresa) Marcum and Russell Gatton and Johnny Gatton; her sister, Dawn Visitation was held June 6 at G. H. Herrmann (Diane) Marcum; and many beloved cousins, Gatton. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death A funeral service was held at Lauck & Veldhof of Olive Branch. Funeral Service will be by her brother, George Arthur (Arkie) Marcum. A Funeral & Cremation Services, Indianapolis. conducted June 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. Burial will be memorial service will be held June 24 at 1 p.m. at Mace Cemetery. Amenities Services at the Andersonville Community Center, 27144 • Private apartment with full, U.S. Highway 52, in the Rushville/Laurel area. private bathroom Arrangements were made by Simplicity Funeral Mariah Kern • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator Connie J. Bray & Cremation Care, Indianapolis. Mariah Coy Claire Christina Kern, 25, of Indianapolis, died May 29, 2018. She was born on and microwave Connie J. Bray, 65 of Greenwood, died June Dec. 16, 1992 in Indianapolis to Jeffrey Kern and • Ample closet space 3, 2018. Connie was born in Beech Grove to Rhonda Renner Horton. Mariah was employed • Individually controlled heating and Thomas and Mary Reeves on Dec. 31, 1952. Marilyn J. Elkins as a cashier for Walmart and she attended the air conditioning Connie worked for the IRS for more than Marilyn J. Elkins, 84, of Indianapolis, died Church of Acts. She enjoyed swimming, boating, • Carpet in living and sleeping areas 30 years. She was a member of Our Lady of June 1, 2018. She was born on May 2, 1934 in getting tattoos, art, drawing and spending time Greenwood Catholic Church where she worked • Linoleum in kitchen and ceramic tile Michigan City to the late Harry and Julia Ewers. with her son. Mariah is survived by her mother, with Christ Renews His Parish, the Parish in bathroom Marilyn married Ronald Melvin Elkins; he died Rhonda; son, Julian James Kern; boyfriend, Festival and typed the bulletin for many years. • Emergency call devices in bathroom in 2003. She was employed as a waitress at Tee Frank Lagace; maternal grandmother, Loretta She enjoyed spending time with her family and and bedroom Pee Restaurant for more than 25 years, then Renner; siblings Casey (Noel) Solis and Larry gardening. Connie is survived by her children, • Pre-wired for cable TV and telephone employed at Waffle and Steak before retiring. Baire; best friend, Jesse James; aunt Connie Sean T. (Amy) Bray; Kelly M. (Matthew) Smith; • Mini-blinds provided Marilyn was an active member of Ladies Only Bastin; uncles, Robin Renner, Randy Renner, stepfather, Charles Marqua; two brothers, Fitness and attended Greenwood Community Brian Renner, Doug (Tina) Kern, Ronnie Clayton; Rick (Mary) Reeves and David (Andi) Marqua; Church. Marilyn is survived by her children, grandparents, Charles and Rose Horton. She Services grandchildren, Ian Beechler, Bruce Bray, Keleen K. (John) Byers, Ronnie Elkins, Paul (Joy) is preceded in death by her father; stepfather, • Ongoing health monitoring and Alexandra Smith, Luke Bray, Thomas Smith and Elkins, Sandy J. (Tony) Hull and Kathy S. (Randy) Charles Horton; brother, Blakely Renner; uncle, nursing assessments Mary Smith; and a host of other family and Davidson; 19 grandchildren; several great- Donnie Renner; and maternal grandfather, • Assistance with activities for daily living: friends. Connie was preceded in death by her grandchildren; and siblings, Shirley Morariu, Coy Renner. Visitation was held June 5 at bathing, dressing, walking, personal parents; husband, Howard J. Bray; and a sister, Wayne Ewers and Sharon (Sebastian) Rio-Araiza. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial grooming and hygiene Therese McAndrews. Visitation will be held In addition to her parents and husband she is Center and services were held June 6, 11 • Medication reminders and assistance June 7, 4 – 8 p.m. at Newcomer - Indianapolis preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Snyder a.m. at the mortuary. Interment followed at • Three restaurant-style meals daily Chapel, 925 E. Hanna Ave. The Mass of Christian and grandchild, Dawn Johnson. Visitation will be Floral Park Cemetery. plus snacks Burial will be held June 8, 10 a.m. at Our Lady held June 7, 4 – 8 p.m.at Singleton Community • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services of Greenwood Catholic Church with an hour Mortuary and Memorial Center. Services will be • Assistance with transportation needs of visitation prior to the Mass. Interment will held on June 8, 11:30 a.m. at the mortuary. • 24-hour staf ng and reception desk follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Ruth Carol Leachman • Range of interesting and varied programs Ruth Carol Leachman, 96, of Indianapolis, died and events on May 30, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1921 • Medicaid accepted Donna Marie Davis Stevie Joe Johnson to the late Erwin and Elsa Reed of Harvey, Illinois. Stevie Joe “Pop” Johnson, 63, of Beech Grove, Ruth was a member of Friedens United Church Donna Marie Davis, 59, died June 2, 2018. Born died May 29, 2018. He was born on June 22, of Christ. She graduated from the University of Feb. 2, 1959 in Hawaii, she spent most of her Hellenic 1954 in Lafayette, Tenn. to the late William Illinois, where she was also a Chi Omega Sorority life in Titusville, Florida and Indianapolis. She Senior Living and Eva Johnson. He was a member of Calvary member. She taught second grade at IPS #39 for was a long-time advocate against domestic just received a Tabernacle. He retired in 2016 from Cooks 18 years before retiring. Ruth enjoyed spending violence and instrumental in passing “The PERFECT Towing and Recovery. He enjoyed spending time time with her family, traveling, especially to Florida Unborn Act of Violence” in 2014. She State Survey! with his family. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. She liked is survived by her daughters, Valerie Stiles and working on and cleaning cars. Survivors include playing her piano or organ and driving her little Kristen Hawkins; mother, Janice Gross; siblings, his wife, Priscilla A. Johnson; three children, red sports car. She also loved shopping, bowling Mike Gross, Victoria Garcia, Holly Schwarz and Rachel (Keith) Bayless, Steven (Daree) Johnson and ballroom dancing. Survivors include her Mark Gross; and grandchildren, Lamariante, and Scott (Kristi) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; four children, Carol Cox, Marsha (Martin) Hanley, Essence and MA’ Kenzie. She is preceded For more information, call five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles David (Monica) Leachman and Jeff (Sheila) in death by her father, David Gross; sister, Johnson and Terry Johnson; several nieces, Leachman, seven grandchildren and two great- Brenda Rackozy and nephews and extended family. He was preceded grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 317-885-4446 daughter, Laura Davis. in death by five siblings, Dorothy “Sue” Johnson, her husband, J. Thomas Leachman and her Arrangements have 8601 South Shelby Street Linda Spears, Wanda Jack, Roger Johnson and been entrusted to Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 William Johnson, Jr. Funeral services were held G. H. Herrmann June 1 at Calvary Tabernacle. He was laid to rest hellenicseniorliving-indianapolis.com East Street at Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral Home. Obituaries continued on page 23. Managed by Gardant Management Solutions ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 23 The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries

Obituaries continued from page 22. John (Angie Tomlin) Jester, Jennie (Maja Reed) William Rex Willis Jester, and 10 grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by William Rex Willis, 86, of Indianapolis, died on his parents and one grandson. Funeral services May 30, 2018. He was born on Oct. 24, 1931 in sister, Lois Bartee. Visitation was held June 4 at were conducted on June 2 at G.H. Herrmann Gallatin, Tennessee to the late William and Dolcie G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home Funeral Home. He will be buried at The Gardens Willis. He is survived by his children, Antria Dubak, followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn at Olive Branch. Lynn Henson and Greta Delgado; grandchildren, Memory Gardens. Ashley Person, Melissa Dubak, Anthony Willis, Home Health & Sr., Dandrill Henson, Sr., Tiffany Henson, Jeffery Willis and Anecia Calma; and many great- Mobility Products Marshall Ray Stephens grandchildren. Visitation was held June 4 at G. H. Thelma Doris Lesniak Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home with a Marshall Ray Stephens, 92, of Indianapolis, died funeral service conducted afterward. Thelma Doris (Jackson) Lesniak, 96, died on on May 30, 2018. He was born on March 9, 1926 May 31, 2018 at Greenwood Village South in Edmonton, KY to the late Henry and Mamie in Greenwood. Thelma was born March 23, Stephens. He was an Army Veteran serving 1922 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. She was born to during WWII, a member of Garfield Baptist Diana L. Wincel Oscar and May Jackson. She married Bernard L. Church and was retired, after 39 1/2 years, from (Bernie) Lesniak, in 1948. Thelma is survived by Indianapolis Power and Light Company. He is Diana L. Wincel, 82, of Beech Grove died on May her husband, Bernie; sisters, Wanda Gilbert and survived by his wife, Wilda Jean; sons, Byron 31, 2018. She was born on March 3, 1936 in Loretta Tanner (Walter); three children, Karen (Sue) and Stanley Stephens and daughter, Indianapolis, to the late Harry and Louise Wincel. (Dennis) Hadley, Janice (Rob Smith) Lesniak and Wilda Kay (Jeffrey) Brown; grandchildren, She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Wayne (Vanessa) Lesniak; seven grandchildren, Michael Stephens, Dr. Michelle Stephens, 1954. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Scott (Cozentte) Hadley, Michelle (Matthew) Jason (Emily) Brown, Jodi (Josh) Lash and six Church. She worked at Juvenile Court and Burlingame, Jennifer (Ray) Chapman, Michael great-grandchildren. Visitation was held June Juvenile Center. She also worked at St. Vincent Lesniak, Kevin Steindorff, Christopher (Mary) 1 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Hospital as an LPN. She enjoyed spending time Family owned on the Southside for Steindorff and Ashley Griffith. Thelma is also with her family, word search puzzles, watching Home. Funeral services were conducted June 2. almost 50 years with one of the survived by several great-grandchildren. old movies and listening to music, especially Burial was held at The Gardens at Olive Branch largest showrooms in the country. Visitation and services were held June 4 at Christ Cemetery and Mausoleum Park. Mario Lanza. Survivors include her brother, United Methodist Church. Interment was held at Robert (Carolyn) Wincel; two sisters, Marjorie Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Mason and Janet (Ronnie) Anderson; sister-in- 4855 S. Emerson Ave. laws, Sue Wincel, Mary Ellen and Eve Wincel; Indianapolis, IN 46203 Sabino Tapia-Aguillar several nieces and nephews; great-nieces, great- nephews and extended family. She was preceded 317-784-2255 Sabino Tapia-Aguilar, 33, of Indianapolis, died Jeannine Phipps in death by her brothers, Charles, Donald, Kenny on May 28, 2018. He was born on Sept. 19, and Larry Wincel; sisters, Dottie Jean and Joyce AccessYourLife.com Jeannine Phipps, 71, of Indianapolis, died on 1984 in Izucar de Matamoros Wincel. Visitation was held June 4 & 5 with May 29, 2018. She was born on Aug. 23, 1946 to Teofilo Tapia-Briones and a prayer service at G. H. Herrmann Madison in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Marie Petra Aguilar-Acevedo. Sabino Avenue Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Albers. She is survived by her children, Michele was a supervisor with Carter Burial was conducted on June 5 at Sacred Heart (Will) Finchum, Emily Phipps and Charles Lumber Company for more than Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at Holy Phipps; grandson, Austin (Leslie) Finchum; 12 years. Survivors include his Cross Cemetery. CELEBRATE YOUR DAD great-grandchildren, Laine and Owen; siblings, wife, Elizabeth “Ashley” Stokes; William Albers, Linda Albers and Kenneth daughters, Eliana Tapia-Stokes THIS FATHER’S DAY! Albers. She was preceded in death by her and Sophia Tapia-Stokes; parents, Teofilo Tapia- husband, James M. Phipps and her brother, This Father’s Day — Sunday, June 17 Briones and Petra Aguilar-Acevedo; and nine Lisa Alison Wiser — show Dad how much you care by Charles Albers. Visitation was held at G. H. brothers and sisters. Visitation and a service writing a personal, heartfelt message Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The was held June 4 at Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Lisa Alison Wiser, 66, of Greenwood and that completes this sentence: “What Gardens at Olive Branch. Funeral services were Cremation Services, 1458 S. Meridian St., with Indianapolis, died on May 27, 2018. Born conducted at the funeral home. Burial was held Fr. Chris Wadelton officiating. Sabio will be April 21, 1952 in Louisville, KY, she was the is one special skill your dad has?” at The Gardens at Olive Branch. transported back to Mexico where a Mass of younger daughter of Albert Hughes Wiser, Jr., Then tell us in about 300 words Christian Burial will be celebrated and he will be and Juanita Jameson Wiser. Lisa was a 1969 what makes her so special! graduate of Southport High School and a buried in Cementerio Santa Maria Xuchapa in Entries may be submitted from Izucar de Matamoros, Pueblo, Mexico. 1973 graduate of Ball State University. She was Jack R. Sheeks self-employed contracting with health care elementary and middle school students throughout our readership Jack R. Sheeks, 84, of Indianapolis, died on May facilities, telecommunication corporations 29, 2018. Jack was born on Aug. 30, 1933 to and manufacturing companies. In the 1980s area by Monday, June 4. Please Everett (Babe) Sheeks and Evelyn (Harryman) Mark E. VanHorn Lisa taught computing as well at George include the writer’s name, age, Rogers Clark College in Indianapolis. Lisa also grade, school and address. Sheeks. Jack enlisted in the Navy in 1952, where Mark E. VanHorn, 60, of Indianapolis, died June 4, taught computing to the deaf and hearing he served in the Korean War. Jack joined the 2018. He was born on Feb. 13, 1958 in Portsmouth, impaired students at Crossroads Rehabilitation, Indianapolis Police Department in February of Ohio. He was a member of Indian Creek Christian We’ll publish three in our June 13 Indianapolis. Lisa is survived by her father, 1959 as a motorcycle officer, rising to the rank Church. He was an electrical engineer for IU Health. issue and on ss-times.com. Mail or drop Albert, Indianapolis; her sister, The Hon. Karen of Lieutenant, and retiring in June of 1979. He He enjoyed spending time with his family and off your essay to: ATTN: Father’s Day, D. Powers; her niece, Julia (John) Kiefer; and her opened Sheeks Hobby Shop in 1979. Jack was a friends, woodworking, camping, fishing and bike The Southside Times 7670 S. US 31, nephew, Andrew (Michelle) Powers; five great- member at Christ Presbyterian Church and later riding. Survivors include his wife, Marie A. VanHorn; nieces and great-nephews, Luke, Elizabeth, Levi Indianapolis, IN 46227, or email it to attended Irvington Presbyterian Church. He was daughters, Mandy (Lance) Drake and Melissa Kiefer and Nicklas and Avery Powers. She is also [email protected]. a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish VanHorn; four grandchildren, Reese, Rhylynn, survived by an uncle, aunt and cousins.She was Rite and Shriners. Jack is survived by his wife, Henry and Samuel; mother, Betty VanHorn; siblings, preceded in death by her mother, Juanita, in Shirley (Dennis) Sheeks; sister, Beverly Spivey; Teresa, Steve and Phil VanHorn. He was preceded 2012. Services were held on June 2 at Calvary children, Jill Smilko, Mike (Sophie) Sheeks, Scott in death by his son, Mitchell VanHorn. Visitation Lutheran Church. (Cheryl) Sheeks, and grandchildren, Joshua will be held on June 7, 4 - 8 p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Smilko, Michael Sheeks, Susie Sheeks, Megan Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Submit Your Sheeks and Cameron Sheeks, and Shirley’s Indianapolis. Funeral services will be conducted children, Jeanne (Paul) Calhoun, Jackie Jester, Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral directors Entry Today! June 8, 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to news@ ss-times.com. Information received by noon Tuesday will be published Thursday, space permitting. 24 Week of June 7-13, 2018 • ss-times.com PLACES OF WORSHIP The Southside Times

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Behold now, Your servant has In this verse from Genesis 19 nation. In order to see this in more it is too late to save the life of its found grace in Your sight, and You we read about Lot and where he modern times, all we have to do is victim. The Bible tells us that the have magnified Your mercy, which had chosen to live versus where to go back to the days of Germany wages of sin is death, always. But it You have showed unto me in sav- he should not have been living. He under Hitler's rule. There were a also tells us that because of God's ing my life; and I cannot escape to had chosen the communities of So- few "good" people in Germany at love for His Son, Jesus Christ, He the mountain, lest some evil take dom and Gomorrah and God has the time but they were few and far can now offer us eternal life. Our me, and I die come to warn him of their impend- between and greatly outnumbered bodies, all of them, will perish be- GENESIS 19:19 ing doom. God is going to destroy by the evil one. cause of Adam's sin. But, for those these towns because, like the earth Sin is like a cancer in the hu- who have found grace in the eyes The Greek word for "grace" in the days of Noah, they had be- man body. At first it goes about of God, there will be life after phys- generally used in the New Testa- come so evil there was no redemp- its business undetected. It lies hid- ical death. Praise the Lord and ment is "Charis" from which we get tion possible for them. The hearts den in one of the organs or glands on that note. the term Charisma. This is the na- of those who lived in these com- of the body. Even doctors who are God bless and go and have a great day. ture of God and encompasses His munities had become so evil that trained to find it don't notice it great ability to forgive and forget this was all that was on their minds until the damage it does is done. and to add so much to our lives day and night. Evil can do that to Then, measures are taken against it Paul A. Kirby is the pastor at the once we have repented of our sins. a person, a group, a community, a but, oh so many times by that time Church of God at 3939 S. Emerson Ave. The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of June 7-13, 2018 25 CLASSIFIEDS: PLACE YOUR AD - CALL 300-8782

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