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Brandon Shipley $879 $699 $599 champagne diamonds champagne diamonds champagne diamonds Beech Grove Police Department patrolman & rose gold, 1/2CT & rose gold, 1/3 CT & rose gold, 1/4 CT becomes field training officer What was your inspiration to become a BEHIND the BADGE police officer/firefighter? Growing up in a family that was dedicat- Compiled by Nicole Davis ed to service in some capacity. My dad was “Any time you can give back to your in the military. My great-uncle is a police $799 community is a bonus,” said Beech Grove officer that retired from here in ’79. Your Choice Police Department Officer Brandon Shi- two-stone diamond What has been one of your most rings, 1/4 CT pley. Shipley has served as a patrolman for fabulous $119 Your Choice gratifying moments on the job? 1/2 CT $1199 BGPD since 2008. twinkling diamond Any day you get a ‘thank you’ or ‘we ap- sterling silver pendant. 1 CT $1999 “It was a great community to grow up Matching earrings available. in,” he continued. “I went to church here in preciate your service,’ those are always Fireflies STACKABLES Beech Grove, so I knew a lot of people in great. That could be anything from push- the community. It was a great opportunity ing someone’s car out of the road to sav- and the department I wanted to be in to ing a life. begin with. I felt this was the place to be.” What aspect of the job do you find Born in Beech Grove, Shipley moved most challenging? to Franklin Township in middle school. The hours we work here on middle He graduated from Franklin Central High shift. You don’t have time with your fam- School and then earned a degree in law ily, miss holidays and school functions enforcement from University of Indianap- for the kids. On the job challenge is that olis. He returned to live in Beech Grove sometimes you deal with people with a where he married his wife, Emily. They complete lack of respect for other citizens currently reside in Greenwood with their $499 sapphire & and the police in general. diamond ring, three children. 1/5 CT TW Shipley worked as a police officer for What do you enjoy doing in your off-time? Butler University for two years prior to Spending time with my family, watching being hired onto the Beech Grove Police sports, playing sports or traveling. Department. He serves as a full-time patrolman for What are your future goals, Beech Grove and works part-time as an professionally or personally? officer for the University of Indianapolis. Professionally, I just started as a field He is on the accident investigations team training officer. I’m currently on the acci- for BGPD and its Special Response Team. dent investigations team. I wanted to try 701 Main Street • Beech Grove, IN “This job is all about teamwork," he new things, I’m going the field training said. "We depend on each other, for our route. I’ll probably stay on Beech Grove (317) 787-1745 • www.SpaldingJewelers.com own safety and to get the job done. We try until I retire. to keep it safer and free of crime as best as we can. That’s hard when you are en- What would you have done if you hadn't Regular Hours: Mon, 10am-4:30pm compassed by the larger Indianapolis area become a police officer/firefighter? Tues-Fri, 10am-5:55pm; Sat, 9am-3pm around you… It’s a smaller community so I would have done chemistry or archeol- a lot of the citizens look out for each oth- ogy. I had a chemistry scholarship to go to Call for Christmas Hours er, which makes it a little easier than other $599 antique fashion UIndy and I switched to law enforcement diamond ring, parts of town where it’s a bunch of strang- before I graduated. .15 CT TW ers living together.” 4 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY The Southside Times

Memoirs of a life lived and a journey still moving forward. Photo by Rick Hinton A writers journey... thus far

thought it was the best thing he had ever read. HAUNTS & JAUNTS I returned to fiction with several pieces, still unfinished, then ventured into a new hobby @stacked_pickle By Rick Hinton of creativity-film making. I was still using my imagination, only in a different venue. Writing has always come easy for me. I After my divorce I used writing as that ref- NOW OPEN IN have an active imagination, and even though uge-an anchor- returning back into a life I had SOUTHPORT I see (and imagine) through a set of older eyes once lived. I then moved on to a new subject of now, there continues to be those movies in interest-the paranormal. I was part of an inves- 7040 MCFARLAND my head. Writing's been a refuge of sorts, a tigative team! I wrote these themed articles five way to escape momentarily and relive events years for The Examiner, weekly Indiana high- BOULEVARD you don't want to totally sweep under the rug. lights for AXIS, and with the help of a coura- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237 I wrote as a kid. My circle of friends didn't geous editor, have contributed a weekly article know every aspect of it; it was my little se- for The Southside Times for over two years. 317-884-9024 cret. There were times growing up when I I don't write exclusively about the paranor- would feign sickness just to stay home from mal; I do have other interests. My first book school to pump out 150 – 200 hand writ- Scouting the Boundary (self published) is my ten pages of fiction. It was in my head and I son and I's last grand adventure with our Boy HAD to get it out! I still have those writings! Scout troop, canoeing in the Boundary Waters BRING THIS AD IN AND RECEIVE High school at Warren Central was a tur- of Minnesota. I'm currently working on a high bulent cycle of trying to discover who I was... school memoir (ala Dan Wakefield) while I can A FREE APPETIZER and girls. I didn't write as much. However, I still remember those days. There's also the pos- VALID THROUGH 12/31/16. VALID ONLY WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT ENTREE. VALID ONLY AT STACKED PICKLE, did pen an expose, Tubu of the Jungle, solely sibility of dusting off those travel logs from so 7040 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD, INDIANAPOLIS, 46237. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER VISIT. from a senior with wild hair and eerie resem- many years ago and a compilation of past Ex- blance to John Belushi. aminer and Southside Times articles. In my 20’s and 30’s I resumed writing with a I can't imagine myself ever not writing KARAOKE vengeance, documenting a series of travel logs about something! as I criss-crossed the country. I had moved from fiction to reality writing. This continued Rick Hinton, a Southport resident, THURSDAYS into my tenure in Portland, Ore., where I found loves researching things that go bump life and landscape so very different from Indi- in the night. His articles can be read 8 P.M. - MIDNIGHT on Facebook: Rick Hinton, Southport ana. I took a creative writing class at a com- Paranormal Examiner. Hinton conducts munity college, returning to fiction and pen- paranormal investigations with his DAILY SPECIALS ning a work tilted A Parakeet Saga. My teacher team, South Central Paranormal. $5 BURGERS ON MONDAY $2 PINT NIGHT TUESDAY YOUR AD Located at E. Southport Rd. & COULD BE HERE! $.58 WINGDAY WEDNESDAY McFarland Rd. Open till mid-Feb 2017 TEXAS CITRUS IS HERE APPLES 15 VARIETIES FRESH CIDER & SLUSH CONNECTING My SOUTHSIDE. Now taking orders CENTER GROVE for custom gift baskets & boxes HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9-6 | Sun, 12-6 TO ADVERTISE: Adrian Orchard IN HERE IT’S ALWAYS GAMETIME! 784-0550 500 W. Epler 784-7783 (317) 300-8782 The Southside Times COVER STORY ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 5

Don’t forget the football Southside community carries on Turkey Bowl tradition in memory of Perry Meridian graduate

By Nicole Davis with Ben’s photo and engraved with the name of each scholarship winner. In a family tradition that has turned Turkey Bowl was revived in 2008, do- into more than family, adults and chil- nating money to the Lance Armstrong dren bundled up on the chilly, wet day Foundation in honor of Ben. They later to go outside Thanksgiving morning began asking if anyone wanted to instead and play a game of football. pitch in for Ben’s Memorial Scholarship. Ben Smith, his family and friends be- “It was never meant to be a fundrais- gan playing the Turkey Bowl when he er,” Dave said. “If you throw in a couple was in high school. bucks, great. It will go to a good kid. “He loved it,” said Dave Smith, Ben’s But that’s not what it’s about. Ben was a father. “He would go to his buddies' great kid. He always had a smile. He was houses at 7 or 8 in the morning and really inspirational with his live strong start banging on doors, saying ‘we have kind of attitude. You just don’t want him to go play ball. It’s Turkey Bowl!’ Rain, forgotten. This is a way of doing that.” snow, shine, it didn’t matter.” Turkey Bowl has since grown. Ben’s god- The tradition carried on as Ben grad- parents who live in St. Louis, Mo., host uated from Perry Meridian High School their own Turkey Bowl and send the mon- and went to Ball State University. Ben ey they raise to the Smiths. Three years ago fell sick with cancer in his colon in his Homecroft Elementary’s Hornet Heat and senior year. He graduated college and Douglas MacArthur’s GT Gym Clubs be- later got married, while undergoing che- gan hosting a Turkey Bowl tournament, mo and clinical trials. After four years of playing flag football while contributing to battling cancer, he passed away in 2008. the scholarship fund. The first game was “Ben was a big guy, a football guy,” said at MacArthur and the second year was at Andy Smith, one of Ben’s four brothers. “He Homecroft. With construction at both el- was always proud of his weightlifting. He was ementary schools, Southport High School the first person to benchpress 400 pounds allowed the clubs to use Perry Stadium this at Perry Meridian. He ended up surpassing year. The teams finished the game 14-14. that. You have to work really hard to bench- While the children played their game, press that much weight. He put the work in. Ben’s brothers, friends and even past He didn’t say much about it, but I know that scholarship winners joined at Perry Park. is something he was really proud of.” “It’s one of those things you can look The Turkey Bowl halted when Ben got forward to every year on the calendar,” Douglas MacArthur teacher Carrah Campbell sick. After he passed away, the coach- Andy said. “To us, it’s important. It is for a gives the kids a pep talk. 2016 (Top) Families es at Perry Meridian came to Dave and great cause. Anyone who knew Ben or has bundled up, under blankets and with coffee, Mary Smith asking if they could begin heard of Ben, I think they would agree. I to watch their children play the Turkey Bowl. Homecroft and Douglas MacArthur students Pictured from left, Tate Short, Mason Short, play flag football for the Turkey bowl. (Top) an award in their son’s name, giving it like to think that he watches the to the senior student who demonstrated Kristina Short, Kline Turner, Kelsie Turner, Trevor St. Peter high fives Homecroft Principal game and cheers people on.” Kelsey Turner, Robert Turner and Leona Miller. Jody Matthews. Madison Merder and Vanessa grit and determination. Dave said they This year's Ben Smith Me- Homecroft teacher Jeremy Dunn collects Newhouse. Corbin Kegg waits for his team to thought they would donate some mon- morial Scholarship will be money for the Ben Smith Memorial Scholarship regroup. (Bottom) Photos by Nicole Davis ey to that student as a scholarship. A awarded this month at the during half time. Sydney Hartman. (Bottom) plaque hangs in the PMHS weight room PMHS Footbal banquet. Photos by Nicole Davis

Turkey Bowl 2016 at Perry Park. (Left) Brothers Ben, Andy and David Smith. Turkey Bowl 2001. Ben Smith in his Perry Meridian letter jacket. (Right) Submitted photos 6 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY In Our Schools The Southside Times

niors, won the Mobile App Challenge spon- 2016 at the Indianapolis Marriott Hotel. sored by and held at the IU School of In- District Elementary School Principals HEIDENREICH formatics and Computing at IUPUI (SoIC of the Year are elected by their peers. One IUPUI) on Nov. 12. During the all-day principal is honored from each of the 12 event, participants developed an origi- IASP districts. From the 12 District Elemen- GREENHOUSES nal computer application for use on a mo- tary School Principal winners, Dr. Harpe bile phone. The particular challenge was to was chosen as the 2016 State Elementary come up with a Chindogu, which is an idea/ School Principal of the Year. He will repre- invention that appears to have utility, but sent Indiana at the National Association of raises a lot of problems or is actually use- Elementary School Principals National Dis- less. CGHS competed against high school tinguished Principal Recognition Program teams from across central Indiana. As first in the fall of 2017. Olivia Kavanaugh with the Paul M. Chase Prize place winners, Lovrinic and Horne received Dr. Harpe was named principal of Sugar Advisory Council. scholarship and research awards they can Grove Elementary in 2013. Under his lead- apply to studies at the SoIC IUPUI. CGHS ership, Sugar Grove has received two “A” will also receive the Traveling Trophy to Accountability Grades and Four-Star School Olivia Kavanaugh keep for one year, which will have the stu- status from the Indiana Department of Edu- co-wins Paul M. Chase dents' names and school engraved on it. cation. Dr. Harpe also served for nine years as a principal, assistant principal, and teach- Memorial Prize er in various schools in Brownsburg, Frank- FRESH CUT lin Township, Hamilton Southeastern, and CHRISTMAS TREES! Philanthropy - Perry Meridian High School Western Boone school corporations. senior Olivia Kavanaugh was named co- Fraser Fir 5’ - 9’ winner of the inaugural "Paul M. Chase Me- morial Prize." The PMC Prize is named for Douglas Fir 6’ - 8’ Indianapolis-based public interest lawyer Blue Spruce 5’ - 6’ and advocate Paul Chase, who was killed in a car accident in 2014. The Prize winners Balsam Fir 6’ - 8’ were chosen because they exhibit Paul's passion for helping the community. Olivia Black Hills Spruce 5’ - 8’ excels in academics, has been a competitive Scotch Pine 5’ - 8’ gymnast for most of her life, plays in the or- chestra, serves in student council, and has Nativity entertains Fraser Fir Wreath been a delegate to the Hugh O’Brien Youth with Variety Show Leadership Seminar. Olivia’s service work COME HANG OUT has included founding “Blankets for Hope” Talent - Nativity Catholic students in Greenwood’s Parker which makes fleece blankets for patients at Franklin Township had the chance to AROUND THE FIRE BOWL Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital; Olivia show off all kinds of talents at the annu- Jones to participated has also been active in an organization that al Variety Show, put on by the 8th-grade (317) 786-1528 helps to provide clean water in developing class. Acts included gymnastics, sing- in All-American Games countries. Olivia aspires to be a pediatric 502 E. National Avenue ing, instrument playing, martial arts, and Athletics – oncologist, inspired by her younger sister dancing. Pictured, Nativity third-grader Game Day USA is announced December Hours who has brain cancer. Anna Fisher does a Tae Kwon Do routine that Parker Jones, an 8th grader at Green- for the audience. wood Middle School, was selected to par- Mon. - Fri. 3PM-8PM ticipate in the Junior All-American Games Saurdays 9AM-8PM Fueled by Gatorade at the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Complex, Nov. 25-27, 2016. Sundays Noon - 8PM The event featured top baseball athletes of FREE HOT CHOCOLATE various ages from over 20 different states. Game Day USA, the organizer of the event, & CANDY CANES is a sports event management firm based in Naperville, Ill. that recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Parker Jones plays for the Indiana Knight 14u travel baseball team, coached by Roy Potter of Franklin, Ind. The Indiana Knights are part of MVP Jacob Lovrinic and Taylor Horne. Dr. Davin Harpe Baseball and Softball Academy, which is owned by Ryan Richardson and is based in CGHS Robotics Named 2016 Bargersville, Indiana. Richardson has been Parker’s hitting and pitching instructor for Team Members earn IASP Elementary the last four years. The Junior All-American Principal of the Year Games weekend included an opening cer- 1st in Mobile App emony, game competition, instruction, a Competition Award – Sugar Grove Elementary School skills showcase, player evaluations, a home Principal Dr. Davin Harpe was awarded the run derby, and the opportunity for athletes www.heidenreichgreenhouses.com to play on the same field where the Major STEM - Center Grove High School (CGHS) Indiana Association of School Principals facebook.com/william.heidenreich.77 Leaguers play. For more information, visit Red Alert Robotics Team 1741 members, (IASP) 2016 Elementary Principal of the twitter.com/plantguy502 GAMEDAYUSA.COM/ALLAMERICAN. Jacob Lovrinic and Taylor Horne, both ju- Year at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 20, ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 7 The Southside Times COMMUNITY Feature Singing in the season Southport High School choir chosen to perform during Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Festival of Carols

By Nicole Davis the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and other musical guests. Soprano Emily Al- Southport High School’s Premium brink is a special guest during the Dec. 4 Blend choir will sing alongside the In- performance. dianapolis Symphonic Choir during the Doty has taught at Southport for three first show of the Festival of Carols at the years. A graduate of Butler University, Scottish Rite Cathedral, downtown India- she sang under Dr. Eric Stark, professor napolis, on Dec. 4, 7 of music there and p.m. This is the first the artistic direc- time Southport has tor for the India- been invited to per- Festival of Carols napolis Symphonic form for what is ex- Southport High School choir joins Choir. When Doty pected to be a sold- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir received the email Southport High School, Premium Blend choir, members will perform during the Festival of Carols. out show. from Stark inviting Submitted photo “The first time WHEN: Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Southport to sing you get to perform WHERE: Scottish Rite Cathedral, for an evening dur- perform not only with professional musi- celebration of the Choir’s 80th anniversa- in front of a huge ing the Festival, she downtown Indianapolis cians, but an opportunity for them to per- ry season: Dec. 4 at the Scottish Rite Ca- audience in a differ- said she was hon- form in a different venue. The Scottish thedral; Dec. 16, 8 p.m. and Dec. 17, 3 and ent venue is always INFO: indychoir.org ored to have the op- Rite is one of the coolest venues. They get 8 p.m. and Dec. 18, 3 p.m. Tickets can be a special thing,” said portunity to allow to perform with professional musicians purchased at indychoir.org. SHS choir director, the students such a under one of my mentors.” “I know it’s going to be an awesome Katherine Doty. “I unique experience. Stark came to SHS the week of the per- performance,” Doty said. “The symphonic hope that this is a good experience that “It opens them up to experiencing formance to work with the students. South- choir always sounds awesome. Premium they can think back on forever.” things in a different way when you’re in- port will sing two songs by themselves and Blend is mostly juniors and seniors. The During holiday-themed Festival of volved in the arts like this,” Doty said. “It’s two songs with the symphonic choir. students are working really hard and are Carols, the symphonic choir is joined by a huge opportunity for them to be able to Festival of Carols includes five shows in really motivated. I’m excited for them.”

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Christmas in Back Porch Garden & Pool, 10:30 – 11:30 IN OUR SCHOOLS Hotel. District High School Principals of the a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m. Pictures are $5 and Year are elected by their peers. One principal Wanamaker kicks off proceeds will go to the Pilot Flashes News- was honored from each of the 12 districts. paper and the Mary Meier Needy Fund. Franklin Central’s the holiday season The parade at noon will feature Grand Mar- shal, Cookie Kight, the Marion County Koers named Principal Nativity Students Christmas in Wanamaker is being held Fair Queen and her court, local businesses, on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sports teams, horses, school groups, scout of the Year join Walk-a-thon This annual event is a day in which the troops, and of course Santa Claus. New to town of Wanamaker kicks off the merry Fun in the sun - Nativity Students from the parade this year is “Strut Your Merry Award - On Nov. 20, the Indiana Associa- season with merchant promos, unique ven- Mutt” – pooches of all sizes and breeds will pre-school through eighth-grade had a dor booths for holiday shopping, a parade tion of School Principals recognized Kev- great time, walking, running and dancing be dressed in their holiday best to have a in Kers, principal at Franklin featuring Santa Claus, Pictures with Santa, chance to win a prize of their own. Ann together, during the school’s walk-a-thon. wine tasting with Buck Creek Winery, face Central High School in Indi- The day’s events also included a DJ, snacks, Stickford of Five Points Kennel, will be on anapolis, as the 2016 District painting, Cosplay costume contest and ap- hand to judge the contestants. The cosplay prizes and bounce pearances made by the 2016 Marion Coun- High School Principal from houses. Pictured, costume contestants will also walk in the IASP District 7. District 7 ty Fair Queen. parade, so be on the lookout for favorite first-grade friends, There will be three prize drawings to win consists of all the schools in Abby Meek and Oli- comic characters with a Christmas twist! Marion County. The recog- hundreds of dollars of goods and services Face painting will be available from 1 – 3 ver Carpenter, enjoy donated by the local businesses. Qualify by nition ceremony is part of the 2016 Prin- the fun walk-a- p.m. at Mascari Cleaners for $2; proceeds cipals of the Year Recognition Celebra- stopping by all the participating merchants will also go to the Mary Meier Needy Fund. thon atmosphere and getting a Map Card stamped. tion. The award was presented at a at Nativity. To participate in the parade, email Paul Hil- dinner at the Indianapolis Marriott Santa will be available for pictures at ton, [email protected]. To advertise monthly, call (317) 300-8782

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AROUND TOWN UPCOMING EVENTS of 400 South Indy residents and community stakeholders. Goals in the plan include transforming Shelby Street Krampusnacht • Have you been naughty or nice? Krampus into a cultural destination with local businesses, pub- will be the judge of that… Have a Krampus costume? Get lic art, and recreational opportunities. The Red Line Bus dressed up and join the party! Bring an unopened toy for is a key component of this vision, bringing the Toys for Tots drive to get a picture taken with Krampus. new people to the neighborhoods, encouraging local busi- | When: Dec. 2, 7 p.m.; at 9:30 p.m. Krampus Walk through nesses along the Shelby Corridor, and improving access to Fountain Square. | Where: New Day Craft, 1102 Prospect St. | Garfield Park, the University of Indianapolis, and other Info: newdaycraft.com. South Indy destinations. The plan also includes ambitious Rockin' Garfield Holiday Bash • Ticket cost includes si- steps towards revitalizing the Madison Avenue Corridor lent auction, dinner by City BBQ, and music by Free But not with the aim of making it a regional commercial destina- Cheap. Please RSVP to David Bowell at info@garfieldparkin- tion for residents of downtown neighborhoods such as dy.org. Tickets Are $50/ person or $400/table of 8 | When: Fletcher Place and Fountain Square. For more informa- Dec 3, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. | Where 2432 Conservatory Dr. | Info: tion, visit southindy.org. (317) 954-6361. English Country Dancing • All dances taught. Singles and South Indy families welcome. No partner is needed. | When: Dec. 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Hands on Indiana hosts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianap- neighborhoods olis. | Info: (317) 327-7135. Dec. 2 open house Santa Comes to Fountain Square • launch Quality of Get a picture taken with Santa and Art - Hands On Indiana, the pilot project by Hands On take a carriage ride at PNC Bank! Af- Life Plan Artists, is a public engagement art project celebrating terwards, visit the Fountain Square Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016. Together with Sustain- Library to make a frame for the photo, Revitalization - On Dec. 13, 2016, eight South Indy neigh- able Indiana 2016 and Earth Charter Indiana, they are decorate a cookie, and listen to stories. borhoods will celebrate the unveiling of its Quality of Life promoting awareness of sustainable living for now and | When: Dec 10, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Where: Plan. A reception will be held in the University of Indianap- future generations.This project collected hand tracings 1059 Virginia Ave. | Info: discoverfoun- tainsquare.com. olis Health Pavilion Atrium from 5-6 p.m., with a program from Indiana youth and printed them onto plastic from starting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Speakers include Uni- computer keyboards. These hand tracings are then col- Christmas at Garfield • Visit the conserva- versity of Indianapolis President Rob Manuel, Fifth Third ored and mapped based on their Indiana county of ori- tory to meet Santa and see the Conserva- Bank Regional President Steve Alonso, Indianapolis Neigh- gin. Their commitment to Indiana’s sustainability will be tory Crossing. Make toys with Santa’s elves exhibited through the broad collection of hand tracings at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Enjoy some borhood Housing Partnership Executive Vice President Rob treats and family activities with Mrs. Claus at Evans, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Depurty Direc- in both digital and physical form. Join on Dec. 2 at Hap- the Burrello Family Center | When: Dec. 10, 10 tor Tedd Grain, and resident volunteers. The celebration is piness House located on 1135 Cruft St., 6-10 p.m. to view a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park at​ 2432 Conservatory Dr., the culmination of more than a year’s worth of community the Hands On Indiana collection. For more information, Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 327-7135. outreach and public meetings resulting in the participation contact Marilyn Gatin at [email protected]. Creative Writing Workshop Series • This monthly creative writing workshop is led by author Amy Sawyer. All ages and writing levels. | When: Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Where: RESTAURANT RETAIL Big Car’s The Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 Cruft St., Indianap- olis. | Info: Amy Sawyer, [email protected]. Friday Night Swing Dancing • Dance the night away and en- VOTED BEST NEW BOOK STORE - INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY Iaria’s Italian Restaurant joy music by "The Big Swing Band. Don't know how? Come a SERVING HOMEMADE ITALIAN FOOD SINCE 1933 little early for lessons! Lesson and dance: $12, Dance only: $10. I When: Dec 16, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m., Lessons 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. I DINNER: LUNCH: Where: 1111 Prospect St. | Info: discoverfountainsquare.com. 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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AN OPTION BEECH GROVE some seasonal aspect (Spiderman is wearing a Flap-Jacks Pancake Santa hat, there's a holly wreath in Elsa's hair). | When: Dec. 3, 10:30 | Where: Allied Appliances, House Restaurant Opening the Door to Advent • Presented by 8901 Southeastern Ave. | Info: /Christmasin- THE SCOOP: Sr. Julie Sewell. | When: Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – noon. | Wanamaker. Good old-fashioned breakfast Where: Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Cen- with large portions and a good ter, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. | Cost: Franklin Road Book Discussion • The monthly price is what is on the menu at $35 includes lunch. | Info: benedictinn.org. book discussion will talk about "American St. Flap-Jacks Pancake House and Nick: A True Story" by Peter Lion. All adults Restaurant. Located in Madison Advent: An “FBI” Program – Faith Build- are invited. | When: Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. | Where: Avenue and Thompson Avenue, Veggie Three Egg Omelette with toast, ing Institutions • Reflect on those who wait Franklin Road Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | Flap-Jacks Pancake House is a hashbrowns and orange juice in the Christmas Story: Israel, Mary, Elizabeth Info: (317) 275-4380. great place to go before work or and Zechariah, Simeon and Anna. | When: with family on the weekend. Try Dec. 5, 5 – 9 p.m. | Where: Benedict Inn Re- Toddler Christmas Crafts • Toddlers ages 18 their buttermilk flapjacks, waffles, French TYPE OF FOOD: toast or crepes. Pancakes at Flap-Jacks are treat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., - 36 months and an adult can make crafts for Breakfast and many lunch options. potato pancakes. Eggs, omelettes, skillets, Beech Grove. | Cost: $35 includes dinner. | Info: Christmas. | When: Dec. 6, 10:15 a.m. | Where: benedictinn.org. Eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches and a RECOMMENDATION: Franklin Road Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | variety of cereals are on the menu. You can Info: (317) 275-4380. Hungryman Skillet Family Story Time @ Beech Grove • Families are order a gravy breakfast with biscuits, toast, or chip beef on either biscuits or toast. HOURS: invited to the library to listen to stories. | When: Preschool Storytime • Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 Lunch is also on the menu with sandwiches, Sunday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 20, 6 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Branch li- and an adult are invited for stories and pre- croissant sandwiches, wraps, panninis, club brary, 1102 Main St. | Info: (317) 275-4560. school activities. | When: Dec. 6 at 1:15 p.m., sandwiches, charbroiled burgers, melts, and LOCATION: Dec. 7 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. | Where: a variety of salads. Other lunch favorites 4904 S. Madison Ave., Indianapolis Harp Songs and Stories: Infant and Tod- Franklin Road Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | include ribeye steaks, Southern Fried dler Music Class • Babies and toddlers under Info: (317) 275-4380. Chicken, Athena Chicken with a touch of the age of three and an adult are invited for PHONE: Greek, Country Fried Pork Chops or Steak, (317) 786-8151 an introduction to the concert harp. Registra- Fall Cooking Workshops: Quirky Cooking • meatloaf, lasagna, spaghetti and more. tion required.| When: Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. | Where: Take a journey into a world of unusual in- Beech Grove Branch library, 1102 Main St. | gredients and flavors and learn how these Info: (317) 275-4560. foods fit into a healthy meal plan. Registra- tion required. | When: Dec. 7, p.m. | Where: BEHIND BARS WHERE I DINE CENTER GROVE Franklin Road Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4380. Bryant’s Steve B. Mohr, regional sales consultant for Axis Virtual Reality: Get in the Game! • Those in Franklin Community High School Band Bloody Mary Payments, a provider grades 8 through adults can experience the Christmas Concert • Join this performance. | Bartender: of electronic payment best apps and make a working cardboard When: Dec. 8, 7 p.m. | Where: Franklin Perform- Deanna Marcum processing services headset. | When: Dec. 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Where: ing Arts Center, 2600 Cumberland Dr., Franklin. Where do you like to dine? White River Branch library, 1664 Library Blvd., | Info: (317) 346-8109, TheFranklinPAC.org. Location: I like to go to Kabuto’s Greenwood. | Info: pageafterpage.org. Bryant’s Friendly Inn, Japanese Restaurant. 1729 S. East St., Indianapolis, IN 46225 Silly Safaris’ Reindeer Reserve • This program FOUNTAIN SQUARE What do you like to eat there? stars one of Santa’s Elves with a live baby rein- Ingredients and directions: I get the fillet and shrimp or the fillet and deer and other animals from the North Pole. | Play Date Preschool Storytime • Preschool- • In a shaker, add three parts tomato scallops. I double up on the salads. Unsweet juice to one part vodka. Add a sprinkle When: Dec. 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Where: White ers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, ice tea, extra lemons. A little sushi on the side. River Branch library, 1664 Library Blvd., Green- of celery salt, a dash of Frank's RedHot fingerplays and rhymes following by playtime What do you like about this place? wood. | Info: pageafterpage.org. Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, a dash of at the library. | When: Dec. 5, 12, 19, 11 a.m. | Worcestershire Sauce, The prices. The service. The chef. Where: Fountain Square Branch, 1066 Virginia sprinkle salt and FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4390. pepper, and add Kabuto Japanese Steak House a dash of lime and Sushi Bar is located at Evening Play Date Preschool Storytime • Pre- juice. 8719 US 31 S., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Franklin Community High School Choir schoolers and an adult are invited for stories, The phone number is Christmas Show • Join this performance. | songs, finger plays and rhymes followed by • Shake and (317) 887-6000. strain into When: Dec. 1 and 2, 7 p.m. | Where: Frank- playtime. | When: Dec. 6, 6 p.m. | Where: Foun- lin Performing Arts Center, 2600 Cumber- a glass. tain Square Branch, 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: Compiled by Brian Ruckle land Dr., Franklin. | Info: (317) 346-8109, (317) 275-4390. • Garnish TheFranklinPAC.org. with a Spanish Christmas in Wanamaker: Costume Contest GARFIELD PARK manzanilla What's going • Christmas in Wanamaker is an annual event olive. that includes one-day vendor and shopping on Southside? opportunities, free refreshments at area busi- Student, Faculty, and Staff Exhibition • Gar- Send your news & events nesses, photo-with-Santa option, a pet parade field Park Arts Center hosts the year end exhi- and drawings to win prizes. Costumes do not to: [email protected] have to be holiday themed but should have Calendar continued on page 29 The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 11

Calendar continued from page 28 Meet The Author: Maggie Stiefvater • Mag- Rock The Night • Come for an evening of MOVIE REVIEW gie Stiefvater, NY times bestselling author of food and fun with the 3rd annual Rock The bition that features artworks created by those The Raven Cycle, will have an author talk and Night event, which includes dinner, contests, connected with the center. | When: Dec. 3 – Jan. book signing. Barnes and Nobles will sell cop- dancing, door prizes, and more! All proceeds Bad Santa 2; 28, normal Fall hours of operation. | Where: ies of her books, but attendees are welcome to benefit special needs children. I When: Dec. mildly funny, Garfield Park Arts Center, 2342 Conservatory bring their own. Registration required. | When: 3, 6 p.m. I Where: Carsons Shopping Center, Dr., Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org. Dec 8, 7pm. | Where: Greenwood Public Li- 3143 E. Thompson Rd., Indianapolis. I Cost: unnecessary sequel brary, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: (317) 881-1953, $50, $25 for under 21 I Info: (317) 524-1300, Arts for All: Pixelated Magnets • Select a de- greenwoodlibrary.us. annascelebrationoflife.org By Adam Staten sign, match the colorful perler beads with the pattern, and use an iron to melt them together. Fundraiser for Christa Durrett • Christa Dur- Many would argue Christmastime is the | When: Dec. 3 – Jan. 28, Saturdays, 12 – 4 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS rett lost her battle with cancer on Nov. 13. This most enjoyable time of the entire year. And it No Arts for All on Dec. 10 or 24. | Where: Gar- fundraiser is to help support her family. The certainly becomes difficult to construct a for- field Park Arts Center, 2342 Conservatory Dr., Festival of Carols • Festival of Carols features event includes live music, raffles, 50-50, prizes midable rebuttal to a period when frequent and Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org. a selection of favorite and traditional holiday and more. | When: Dec. 3, 2 - 10 p.m. | Where: spontaneous acts of giving to the less fortunate music performed by the 200-voice chorus, in- L.J.S. Pub & Eatery, 3652 S. Meridian St., India- napolis. | Info: Dave Durrett, (317) 374-5869. is the norm. Some may point to the all too com- Preschool Storytime on the Magic Quilt • cluding Southport High School, joined by the mon commercialization of the season as a bla- Preschoolers under the age of 6 and an adult Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Also on this can jump on the Garfield Park Branch's Magic year’s lineup is Soprano Emily Albrink, and Roncalli Christmas Concerts • Join the Ron- tant and obvious negative. Still, even those who Story Quilt for stories, songs and finger plays. calli Choirs, Band and Orchestra for its annual may have a gripe with the activities or intentions two-time Grammy Award Winner Soprano Syl- |When: Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Garfield Park via McNair. I When: Dec 4, 7 p.m. I Where Scot- Christmas concerts. | When: Concert and jazz of retailers, the holiday season still has the un- Branch, 2502 Shelby St. | Info: (317) 275-4490. tish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St. I Info: bands and orchestra, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Choir on canny ability to put most in a cheerful mood. indychoir.org/performances/festival-of-carols. Dec. 6 with women’s chorus, show choir and One recently released film takes a slightly differ- Computer Class: Etsy • Artists can learn dance performance 6 p.m. and advanced wom- ent view of the “best time of the year.” about Etsy and how it works. Registration re- Senior Promise Christmas Party • Donald en’s, beginning mixed chorus, show choir and Bad Santa 2 picks up nearly 13 years lat- quired. | When: Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Davidson, Speedway historian and member of dance at 8 p.m. | Where: Roncalli High School Where: Garfield Park Branch, 2502 Shelby St. | the Auto Racing Hall of Fame, will share his ex- auditorium. | Cost; $5 adults, $2 RHS students er with our hard drinking, womanizing main and children under 14. | Info: roncalli.org. character, Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton), Info: (317) 275-4490. periences as the speaker at the Senior Promise Christmas Party. The party includes a plated literally at the end of his rope as he attempts Tablet: Fun and Games • Adults can ex- to hang himself. Luckily, just before Willie calls lunch to participants and the opportunity to plore the convenience of a tablet and tips win prizes. Proceeds benefit the Franciscan SOUTHPORT it quits the lovable, but incredibly dumb Thur- and tricks of using one. Registration re- Health Food Pantry. | When: Dec. 9. | Where: Pri- man Merman walks in and foils Willie’s plan. quired. | When: Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | mo Banquet Hall and Conference Center. | Cost: Family Game Day • Families and children of all Soon after, hoping to profit once again off the Where: Garfield Park Branch, 2502 Shelby St. | $25 guest ticket. | Info: (317) 528-8277. ages can drop in any time to make new friends kindness of others at Christmastime, Willie Info: (317) 275-4490. while playing board games or solving puzzles. and his ornery sidekick, Marcus, head to Chi- JOHNSON COUNTY Games and puzzles will be provided. | When: cago. Their illegal enterprise this time around A Night of English Country Dancing • Join Dec. 3, 12 - 4 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch, is dramatically different; Willie’s career crimi- host Barry Levitt and dance caller Alice Smith- 2630 E. Stop 11 Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4510. Goeke for a free evening of dancing for all nal mother (Kathy Bates) is along for the ride. A Chordlighter’s Christmas • Join this perfor- skill levels. Ages 14 and older. | When: Dec. mance. | When: Dec. 4, 2 p.m. | Where: Franklin The morally-bankrupt trio hatches a plan to Preschool Storytime • Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Performing Arts Center, 2600 Cumberland Dr., and an adult are invited for an active class fea- rob a Windy City charity on Christmas Eve. If Center, 2342 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. | Franklin. | Info: (317) 346-8109, TheFranklin- turing storiaces, songs and rhymes that focus all goes well the three look to pocket millions. Info: gpacarts.org. PAC.org. on early literacy skills and school prepared- However, as the old saying goes there’s no hon- ness. This program will be followed by age ap- or amongst thieves and that is certainty the case December Concerts • The Franklin College propriate learning activities. | When: Dec. 6 and here. What starts out as a semi well thought out GREENWOOD Music Department will host its winter instru- 13, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Southport Branch, 2630 heist quickly devolves into quite a mess. mental concert Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Students will also E. Stop 11 Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4510. Similar to the original, most of the laughs Adult Game Night • Join for an evening of perform in the winter choral concert Dec. 9, 7 in Bad Santa 2 derive from the creative foul- tabletop games. Registration encouraged.| p.m. and Dec. 10, 2 p.m. | Where: Clarence E. Tot Art! • Babies and toddlers up to age 3 and and Inez R. Custer Theatre in Old Main, Frank- mouthed insults each of the characters hurl at When: Dec. 2, 7 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Pub- adult are invited for a process art program. lin. | Info: (317) 738-8185. Stick around for socialization and playtime. one another with rapid fire pace. There are a lic Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: (317) 881- 1953, greenwoodlibrary.us. Come dressed for a mess! | When: Dec. 7 , 8, number of truly laugh out loud scenes and pro- 10:30 a.m. | Where: Southport Branch, 2630 E. fane phrases, but the laughs are not nearly as Ornament Workshop • Grades K-5: Turn PERRY TOWNSHIP Stop 11 Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4510. consistent or steady as in the original. household items into ornaments. Grades K-5. The biggest downfall ofBad Santa 2 is that Registration required.| When: Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. The Totalitarians by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb • Teen Advisory Board Meeting • All teenagers so much of it just feels like a rehashing of Bad | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Me- A ridiculous but smart satire about a Nebraska are invited to attend and share their ideas for Santa. While the three quick-tempered and ridian St. | Info: (317) 881-1953, greenwoodli- political race is the second theatre production library programs and events. Learn about vol- vulgar characters play well off one another, it’s brary.us. this season from the Department of Theatre at unteer opportunities at the library and make the very same dynamic we saw in the first one. the University of Indianapolis. This production new friends. | When: Dec. 8, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch library, 2630 E. Stop The story is also extremely similar toBad San- Perler Beads• Teens: Create something color- may contains extreme adult language and con- ful and fun with perler beads. Snack included. 11 Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4510. ta. We learn nothing about these characters or tent similar to an R-rated movie. | When: Dec. | When: Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood 2-4 and 8-10, 8 p.m. | Where: Esch Hall, Studio their worlds that we did not already know. Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: (317) Theatre, 1400 E. Hanna Ave. | Cost: $12 general Bad Santa 2 is a mildly funny film. The 881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us. admission. | Info: (317) 788-3251. jokes and the story were both things the original did much, much better. Bad Santa 2 is a very unnecessary sequel. 2.5 out 5.

Adam Staten lives in Perry Township and is a movie buff. Staten graduated ENJOY YOUR WEEK! from University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Communication Studies. He can be reached at [email protected] Visit ss-times.com for weekly news and events. 12 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com VIEWS The Southside Times

FROM THE EDITOR HUMOR Should I Donate? Charity Q & A

As the holidays approach, we find our- selves looking at the Salvation Army bell- ringer outside Walmart and wondering if we shouldn’t give a little more than that quarter we dropped into the red money- pot. Charities are one of the best ways to support the local community’s less fortu- nate and those fighting difficult situations. Sometimes, however, it’s difficult to know which charities to give money to. They all TOP TEN want your money, but how can you be sure THINGS YOU LEARN it’s going to the right place? WORKING AT THE MALL • Do your homework. This sounds tired AT CHRISTMAS and redundant, but it’s essential that you look up what the charity is all about and By Torry Stiles do a little background check on your charity. You’d be surprised how much 10. Mall cops do exist and molesting elf information turns up within the span of statues is a crime. 10 minutes. Sites like givewell.org and 9. The stores care less about which re- charitywatch.org can help. STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE stroom you use than how many pairs • Any volunteers? Charities staffed large- of shoes you go in with. ly by volunteers only have to worry 8. All mall pretzels taste the same. about fundraising expenses rather than The Southside Times is all about people nized? Email your “Stars and Strikes” to putting aside cash to pay their employ- and our community. What do you like [email protected]. Julie Lockwood of 7. No employee should be allowed to ees. These volunteer charities return in your neighborhood? What don’t you Beech Grove and Kelly Foulk of Frank- wear the same elf hat more than five more money to the people they are try- like? Who has done something nice, no lin Township contributed to this week's days in a row. ing to help, focusing their efforts on matter how small and should be recog Stars and Strikes. 6. The marketer that puts a tool depart- those in need. Sometimes volunteer- ment next to the women's apparel ing for an event sponsored by a charity will never go broke. helps just as much as donating that $20. Stars: To the Beech Grove Ministe- Stars: To Jeff Thompson at Fires- rial group for conducting the annu- tone Complete Auto Care off 5. Dear Moms of America: Do not go • Every little bit counts. No gift is too al Thanksgiving community church service. Southport Rd-you are an exceptional in public dressed like your teenaged small. Some charities even have dollar- manager and the way you treat your cus- daughters. This goes double for their for-dollar match programs, which can Stars: To the Franklin Central tomers is to be commended! grandmothers. double the amount you give. Nonprof- High School Performing Arts 4. Whoever thought it a good idea to sell it organizations need all the help and teachers-thank you for all you do for our Stars: To Brandenburg Construc- ice cream cones near clothing stores support they can get, and they won’t students. Your dedication is an inspiration tion, DLZ and Tonn and Blank for needs to bring a mop and a good dry shy away from small gifts. to us all! staying on schedule during the former St. cleaner over to Sears right away. Franics hospital project. 3. Black Friday early birds are often Use your knowledge to make an im- To Cole, who stopped in to Stars: indistinguishable from common pact on issues you care about or people IMPD Southeast District Roll Call Stars: To University of Indianapo- you want to help. Though this year may be homeless street people. They just on Nov. 29 and gave each police officer a lis which partnered with the Lau- have better credit. drawing to a close, you CAN still make a gift card to Starbucks! In return, officers relwood community Nov. 29 for #Giv- difference in 2016 and beyond. presented Cole with a certificate and ingTuesday. Donations support 2. While I don't support drug abuse I Challenge Coin. Cole spent some time vis- after-school programs at Laurelwood do think some children should be iting with the officers and seemed pretty apartments! given horse tranquilizers before go- happy to be there. ing to the mall. 1. The Jackson 5's version of "Santa The Southside Times QUOTE OF THE WEEK Claus is Coming to Town" could be used to torture terrorists instead of welcomes letters waterboarding. to the editor in good taste.

All submissions are subject to editing. “Progress is impossible without change, BELIEVE IT! Please send to [email protected]. All letters must be signed. and those who cannot change their minds Our nation has all sorts of arcane, Please include a daytime nonsensical laws on the books. Each phone number for cannot change anything.” week, we’ll share one with you … verification purposes only. In Maine, you may not step out of a plane ~ George Bernard Shaw in flight. Source: dumblaws.com The Southside Times ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 13 SPORTS Southside DO YOUR CARPETS FUNDRAISER MAKE YOU SICK? LICENSE# GR4924525 FEDERAL ID# 02-0688999/0 News Quiz Experts claim they can! LD MO HO LD Our deep cleaning SE U FOR CHRISTA O process provides a H How well do you know your hotter, more powerful Southside community? cleaning than dry DURRETT MITES US ST NG cleaning or portable • Wife of Buzz Durrett U FU Test your current event D devices - at 200 • sister-in-law to Dave, Dan, Don, knowledge each week degrees, bugs and and Jim Durrett germs don’t stand with a little Q&A! CHRISTA “LOST” HER BATTLE WITH CANCER 11/13/16 Who will judge if you’ve a chance 1 been naughty or nice at Call the Fountain Square event Center Grove Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude winner today! 786-8378 WHEN: December 3, 2016 taking place Dec. 2, 7 p.m.? Proud members of Logan Bontrager with his mother, Shanda, and his father, John. Photos by Rick Myers ❏ A. Santa Clause ❏ B. Krampus 2:00PM-10:00?? ❏ C. Mr. Snowman Wilson Center Grove’s ❏ D. Rudolph Carpet Care WHERE: L.J.S Pub and Eatery Logan Bontrager Satisfaction Which event will be new guaranteed or your 3652 S. Meridian St. 2 to this year’s Christmas money back named Mental in Wanamaker on Dec. 3? Attitude Award winner ❏ A. Show your Spirit FALL CLEANING SPECIAL LET’S ALL SHOW OUR SUPPORT Cook-Off ❏ We’ll clean the Live Music, Raffles, 50-50, At the conclusion of the state champion- B. Strut Your Merry Mutt carpets in your Prizes, ETC. ship game, the IHSAA Executive Committee ❏ C. Pictures with 95 living room, named Logan Bontrager of Center Grove High Santa dining room $109 & hall PLUS School as the winner of the Phil N. Eskew ❏ D. Wine the Also Donate at www.gofundme.com Mental Attitude Award in Class 6A Football. Night Away deodorizer for (317) 786-8378 one low price! MORE INFO CONTACT DAVE DURRETT 317-374-5869 Logan is a two-sport athlete also par- Offer good through 3/30/17 OR TAMMY GARNETT 317-796-8965 ticipating in track. He is a member of Where will Wilson Carpet Care 3 the Southport Center Grove’s 2015 6A Football State High School Championship team and named MIC Ac- Premium Blend ademic All-Conference all four years. In choir sing with track, he is a member of the 2016 4x400 the Indianapolis meter State Championship team and was Symphonic Choir during Festival of Carols named 2016 Track and Field All State on Dec. 4? Athlete. He volunteered for Easter Seals’ Camp Ability through Center Grove foot- ❏ A. Scottish Rite Cathedral ❏ B. Southport High School ball for three summers. auditorium Logan is the son of ❏ C. Beech Grove Main Street Shanda and John Bon- ❏ D. Butler University trager of Bargersville. He plans to study finance, What is not one reason math, or business law 4 that Chef Wendell Fowler recommends consuming and is undecided in hemp seed? his college choice at this time. Each year ❏ A. High in omega-3’s ❏ B. Its constellation of minerals the IHSAA Execu- and vitamins tive Committee selects ❏ C. Healthy recreational drug a senior player who was ❏ D. It’s the oldest-known nominated by his princi- agricultural crop pal and coach and was determined to have Which Southside high 5 school football team best demonstrated won its IHSAA state mental attitude, championship HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT? scholarship, lead- on Nov. 25? ership, and athlet- ❏ A. Center Grove ic ability. The In- ❏ B. Greenwood dianapolis Colts ❏ C. Lutheran presented a $1,000 ❏ D. Roncalli scholarship to Center Grove High School in the name of Logan Bontrager. Answers on Page 23 SOURCE: IHSAA.ORG 14 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY Timesography

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Joe Tobin @JoeTobin posted on Nov. 28.

"Congrats to the 2016 state football champions from ArchIndy: the Roncalli Rebels (4A) and the Cardinal Ritter RAIDERS (2A)! Makes me proud!"

Rob Brown Congratulations, Roncalli! @rbb_brown posted on Nov. 25. Roncalli earns "Lost in the shuffle tonite was the fact that @Ron- 9th State title calliFB's 15-0 season is only the 3rd undefeated season in the program's 48 seasons." ... see the difference, Steve’s the difference!

Roncalli High School's 34- 22 Class 4A win over North- Roncalli Football Wood on Nov. 25 was the ninth CONGRATS @RoncalliFB posted on Nov. 25. overall football state title for the Rebels. They now share "Thank You all so much for supporting Roncalli that honor with Sheridan High Football! You are the best parents, brothers, sis- School for the fourth most in ters and friends! #Rebels" Rebels! state history. Furthermore, it was the seventh championship for Head Coach Bruce Scifres. RHS Student Section @RowdyRebz posted on Nov. 25.

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Getting to know Ngun… • I like reading: self-motivation and Insuring sweet dreams business books. Nguncer Bualteng opens her second business, Mang Tha Insurance, in Perry Township on Nov. 1

• I belong to Indiana Chin Baptist Church. By Nicole Davis new world for me,” she said. “I am looking the right people for the job, but that she also We just built a new church building on Madison Avenue. We just had an opening Having opened Mang Tha Insurance forward to it. Everybody needs insurance. know the industry well and lead by example. ceremony last week. I was involved in that on Nov. 1, Nguncer "Ngun" (pronounced We want out clients, our customers to She is doing that while raising three as the real estate agent. like noon) Bualteng wants to ensure that have the best service that we can provide.” sons ages 9, 6 and almost 2. She is also a The independent agency is licensed to board member for Windrose Health Net- • I would want to spend more time with my her clients can go to sleep safe and sound, knowing that they’re being well taken sell auto, home, rental, business and life work. She has served on the board for the family. We like to attend events as a family insurance in Indiana through Allstate In- Burmese American Community Institute and not as individuals: church events, com- care of. That’s part of the name, after all. munity events, weddings - anything that in- Mang Tha means sweet dreams in the surance Company. for four years and Chin Community of In- vites a family we will be there. Chin language. Although she serves anyone with in- diana for two years. “You come with us and you will sleep surance needs, Bualteng said there are “I care about the local community,” she How did Ngun do it? happily,” she said. a large group of Bur- said. “I believe in vol- Bualteng was born and raised in Bur- mese, Chin communi- unteering and giving BEST ADVICE: Always think about the end. ma, one of eight siblings. She immigrat- ty members who may your time, sharing your For example, if you are buying insurance, ed to the United States with her family have a language barrier “... as soon as we knowledge with other thing about situations you would be in nearly 18 years ago. She was 20 years old, which makes it difficult leaders to bring up your placing a claim for your loss. Then go three days shy of her 21st birthday. to purchase and com- opened the door, a local community.” backwards and purchase the right cover- prehend insurance pol- Time management can age before it’s too late. “When I came to the states with my par- lot of community ents, we only had $300 in hand,” she said. icies. Being bilingual, be a challenge and Bual- WORST ADVICE: Maybe this is not your field. If “We struggled; we worked really hard.” she said she hopes to members came to teng said her family has somebody does not believe that you can do Bualteng worked at a factory while at- help clients with those celebrate with me supported her through well in the industry that you pick, sharpen tending college part time. She earned language barriers. those busy times. your skills and prove that you can do well. a bachelor’s degree in general studies Persistence, consis- and wish me luck." “I have to give cred- tency and following it to my husband who BEST BUSINESS DECISION: Moving to the South- from Siena Heights University in Michi- side of Indianapolis. We lived in Ft. Wayne and gan. After college, she married her hus- up with clients is what - Nguncer Bualteng is also a broker,” she Carmel before we moved to the Southside in band, Chancung Lian and moved to Fort Bualteng credits to said. “Anything I can- 2007. When I was in Carmel I was a new real Wayne, Ind. the success of her first not handle, he handles.” estate agent. I had a couple of clients here While exploring different career op- business, and she in- Bualteng has no plans on the Southside and had to drive back and tions with Lian, Bualteng discovered her tends to utilize those same principles to on stopping. She has her eyes set on enter- forth. This is a great community for our kids to passion for real estate. She became a real grow the insurance agency. ing the financial industry as well, earning grow up. Perry Township has great school sys- “Just like any other business, the first certifications through Allstate to possibly tem and an environment for our kids to thrive. estate broker in 2005, working in Car- mel. Having moved to the South- month is like walking up a hill,” Bual- open another business in the future. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Having the right partner. side of Indianapolis in 2007, teng said. “It takes more energy, “I hope my story inspires other peo- My husband and my family have been very she started Mang Tha Real more effort. But as soon as we ple,” she said. “I came to the U.S. as an supportive of me being a working mom. Estate, LLC in Perry Town- opened the door, a lot of com- immigrant and refugee. A lot of the Bur- munity members came to cel- mese and Chin population here on Indy’s IN 5 YEARS… I would love to have one more ship three years ago. business so that it will be like a very stable stool. “I am more excited ebrate with me and wish me Southside are refugees. I take strength than my buyers,” Bual- luck. As time goes by, I want from them and I believe I also give some to increase, have more pro- strength to the refugee community as Mang Tha Insurance teng said. “I love help- ing people. I believe ductivity of course.” well. I am a normal girl coming to the 5601 S. Meridian St., Suite A The business currently em- U.S. and trying to learn a new language. Indianapolis, IN 46217 putting other peo- ple’s needs before ployees three producers and a I struggled throughout my college years. HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. myself is the most customer service representative. I have a family, run two businesses and and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. important. I love As an owner of two business- volunteer for the community. If I can do (317) 559-4066 • mangthains.com helping out, es- es, Bualteng said it is impor- it, anybody can do it.” pecially first tant that she not only hires Mang Tha Real Estate LLC time buyers. 8060 Madison Ave., Suite B They are ex- Indianapolis 46227 Photo by Nicole Davis cited to move (317) 450-3288 into this new mangtharealestate.com home. 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BUSINESS American Senior Communities recognized by U.S. News and World Report

Distinction - Sixteen American Senior Communities (ASC) locations, including eight in Indianapolis, were named among Aaron Henson (left) and Todd Cook. the best in the nation by U.S. News and Century 21 Scheetz World Report, a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of health care pro- Greenwood, viders across the country. The Indianapo- Todd Cook Team lis-area ASC communities recognized for joins Keller Williams Realty quality care are: American Village, Beech Grove Meadows, Bethany Village, Forest Creek Village, Maple Park Village, North Real estate - The Todd Cook Team, a real Capitol Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rose- estate sales professional in Greenwood, has gate and Washington Healthcare Center. joined Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 South Market Center, home to over 150 agents homes nationwide. This year, over 2,000 and is the largest Real Estate Company on the nursing homes earned the designation of Southside of Indianapolis. 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In- Meanwhile, software makers raced to I was talking to a corporate business stead I reached out and grew our staff in When I got started in the web busi- make web design tools that would en- friend of mine recently who is all up in the an honest attempt to give our organiza- ness 20 years ago, building a website able designers to express their vision on air because they had to reclassify some tion a higher quality of life and improved was a much more geeky endeavor than screen. The WYSIWYG ("What You See personnel. You see there's a new law that customer handling. I'm sure you have it is now. You had to learn HTML cod- Is What You Get") software tools had demands that we pay people more money made the same decision for the same rea- ing, which isn't all that complicated on one thing in common: They were aw- based on a certain crazy matrix. Who is it sons. If you hire the same personnel clas- its own, but the tools for writing HTML ful! 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Ev- have ever worked for a corporation. ery page was built by computer geeks, Andrew Angle. of Greenwood, Yet, he's going to tell me what I've got Howard Hubler can be reached at not designers or marketers. is the owner of NetGain Associ- to pay somebody that I could've otherwise [email protected]. Early in '96 I called several ad agen- ates, Inc. He can be reached at 317.534.2382. not ever hired in the first place. He's tell- cies around Indy. It was amazing to see ing me to assume a lot of additional ex- how many designers with blazing talent pense and giving me no offsetting gross for visual storytelling had never seen a profit. I could've simply doubled up my web page, let alone made one. I could tell

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Express Indy South Moving_SBL.indd 1 11/14/16 2:32 PM 20 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com FOR THE RECORD Obituaries The Southside Times travel and enjoyed photography. She is survived William "Mike" (Jack); 13 grandchildren and numerous great- OBITUARIES by her daughter, Cathy (Mike) Stoppenhagen; grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren Michael Faulkner siblings, Hal Franke, Lonny Franke, and Trudy George M. Adams and a great-great-grandchild. In addition to William "Mike" Michael Faulkner, 40, of Yaegel. Visitation is Dec. 2, 10 - 12 p.m. at Our her husband, she was preceded in death by her Indianapolis, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, 335 S. George M. Adams, 64, died Nov. 15, 2016. He daughter, Helen in 1972, brother Harrison F. He was born on Aug. 14, 1976 Meridian St. Greenwood, followed by Mass of was born June 16, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the McIver and a granddaughter, Yvette. Visitation to Michael Wayne Faulkner Christian Burial at 12 p.m. He will be laid to rest late Joseph and Leona (Pekarik) Adams. George was Nov. 30 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. and Wanda Kay Gibson in at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. was a sales/manager in a career that spanned Main St., Frankfort. Cremation burial will be in Indianapolis. Mike was a “jack over four decades. Survivors include his wife Green Lawn Cemetery, Frankfort, at a later date. of all trades” and could fix of 42 years, Patricia A. Adams; children, George almost anything. He was always M. Adams Jr. (Meredith), Mark Adams (Joann), on the go and never met a Katrina Lucille Glass Angela Chapuran (Michael); grandchildren, stranger. Survivors include his Katrina Lucille Glass, 57, of Indianapolis, died Noah, Caroline, Autumn and William; siblings, William E. Clagg parents, Wanda and Charles Carroll; siblings, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. She Carol Rapp, Pat Diamond, Catherine Diamond, William E. Clagg, 81, of Indianapolis and formerly Angela Mitchell (husband, Chad), Christina was born on Feb. 21, 1959 to the Michael Adams, and Jim Adams. He was of Lake Placid, Fla., died on Nov. 24, 2016. He Carroll and Robert Faulkner; grandchild, Tyah late Albert and Merrie (Powell) preceded in death by brother Joseph and was born March 1, 1935 in Washington, Ind. to Willhoite; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces Brandenburg in Winchester, grandson George Mathew Adams III. George Helen Clagg. Bill was a veteran and worked at and nephews; and one great nephew. He Ky. She began and ended her was an enthusiastic fan of the Cleveland Browns Richardson/Witco Co. for 38 years and retired to was preceded in death by his daughter, Erica career working as a geriatric and Indians and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He Florida. He is survived by his wife, Orpha Clagg; Shelton; and brother, Charles Whalen. Services nurse with Bethany Village. was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Visitation sister Lucille Harper; children, Pamela Clagg- were Nov. 27 in Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Katrina was a longtime member was Nov. 18 at G.H. Herman Greenwood Funeral Young, Cheryl Riley, Brian Clagg, and Diane Cremation Services, 1458 S. Meridian St. with of Word of Faith Church. Survivors include her Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch, 1605 S. Clagg-Waltz; five grandchildren; and seven great- Pastor Dan Middleton from Mars Hill Baptist husband of 43 years, Danny R. Glass; daughter, State Rd 135. Mass of Christian Burial was at grandchildren. At his request, there will be no Bible Church officiating Chrissy Glass; and sisters, Debbie Martin and Saint Francis and Clare Catholic Church 5901 services. Arrangements entrusted to Simplicity Mary Robinson. She was preceded in death Olive Branch Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. Funeral & Cremation Care. by her parents; and a sister, Sharon Lovings. A celebration of her life will be held at her church Paul E. Flexion soon. Arrangements and care are by Lauck & Bertha Anna Paul E. Flexion, 70, of Zionsville, died Nov. 20, Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services. Melvin Joseph 2016. Paul was born April 2, 1946 in Chicago Huber Arthur Covert Heights, Ill. to the late George R. and Juanita (Berger) Flexman. He was a graduate of Pike Bertha Anna Huber Arthur, 85, of Indianapolis, Melvin Joseph Covert, 92, of Indianapolis, died High School and served in the Army. Paul's last Betty Johns died Nov. 20, 2016. The daughter of Eugen on Nov. 28, 2016. He was born on Oct. 30,1924 in employer was Max Katz Bag Co. where he had and Anna Lena Schlestein Huber, Bertha was Indianapolis, to the late Basil Edward and Ida M. Betty Johns, 91, of Indianapolis, died Nov. worked for over 18 years in the maintenance born May 20, 1931 in Beech Grove. A graduate Covert. He is a US Army Veteran and was part of 22, 2016. She was born February 20, 1925 in department. He serviced and built machines of Southport High School, Bertha was a the VFW. Survivors include his two sons, Ron D. Martinsville, Indiana to the late Walter and and was very involved in the computer homemaker and a member of Garfield Park (Rochelle) and Steven R. (Connie) Covert; three Velma Myers. She is survived by her children, programming. Paul was a member of The United Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, grandsons, Joshua, Brian (mandy) and Matthew Richard Martlage, Rhonda Woerdeman, and Garden Community Church. Paul is survived by working Sudoku puzzles and was an avid reader. Covert; two great-grandchildren, Hanna and Sherry Wilshire. There are no services scheduled his wife, Connie; stepchildren, Michael (Jodi) Bertha is survived by son, Brian (Beverly) Arthur; Isaac Covert; sister-in-law Martha Dean Covert at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Tomey, Laura (TJ) Rychlik, Daren (Megan) Tomey daughter, Karen (Glenn) Harmon; brother, and brother-in-law Wayne Hensley; nieces and Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care. and Christine (Brock) Tomey. He is also survived Alfred Huber; grandchildren, Kevin (Megan) nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by his by siblings, Lois (Charles McConnell) Daugherty, Arthur, Nicole (Terry) Spencer, Ashley (Jordan) beloved wife, Martha Irene (Mitchell) Covert; Nancy (Gerry Trehy) Flexman, George (Ellen) MacDonald, Craig (Lauren) Harmon, Susan seven brothers and sisters; six brothers-in-law; Flexman and Bobbi Flexman; granddaughter, Harmon (Eric) and Kaitlin (Travis) Harmon- four sisters-in-law and companion of 25 years, Doris Lovett Jessica Rychlik; and grandsons, Brian Rychlik, Odom; six great-grandchildren; special friend, Dorethea E. Donnar. Visitation is Dec. 1, 9:30- Doris Lovett, 90, of Indianapolis, died on and Charlie and Sam Tomey. Family and friends Dottie Vaughn; several nieces and nephews. 11:30 a.m. at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Nov. 17, 2016. She was born on Dec. 23, 1925 will gather Dec. 10, 2 to 3 p.m. for visitation and In addition to her parents, she was preceded Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, in Indianapolis, to the late Nie and Midge a Celebration of Life service from 3 to 4 p.m. at in death by her husband, Robert, whom she with a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be Turner. Survivors include her canine BFF The Lodge (behind St. Luke's United Methodist married in Indianapolis on Sept. 27, 1953 and at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Candoo; children, Richard (Elizabeth) Lovett, Church), 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis. several cousins. Visitation and service was Nov. Virginia (John) Moughan, Patricia (Tracey Arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity 25 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Bowman) Fugate, Cindy Neely; sister, Katherine Funeral & Cremation Care. Rd. 135, Greenwood. Entombment is at Forest Meade; 10 grandchildren and multiple great- Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Kenneth Dale grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dobbs Doris was a member of Faith Baptist Church James L Franke of Avon. She loved to bake and make delicious Kenneth Dale Dobbs, 84, of Indianapolis, died candy, was artistic and could make anything Wilma Jeanne on Nov. 16, 2016. He was born on Nov. 8, 1932 James L Franke, 90, of Greenwood, died on with a crochet needle and yarn. Doris is (McIver) Chasteen in Sumner Co, Tenn. to the late Harry D. and Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Born April 14, 1926 in preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bertha (Crowder) Dobbs. He was a salesman Cincinnati, Ohio to Leo and Gertrude Franke, William E. Lovett, Sr.; son, William E. Lovett, Wilma Jeanne (McIver) Chasteen, 93, of for Blue Valley, Kraft, and Meadow Gold, Indianapolis, died Nov. 26, 2016. She was born he graduated from Elder High School in 1944 Jr; daughter Barbara Lovett-Taylor and sister, ending as a branch manager. He was an Army and served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Navy. Leona Zabona. Visitation and service was Nov. June 29, 1923 in Charleston, Ill. Veteran and had a lifetime passion for steam To Hiram F. & Margret Eileen He was a graduate of Xavier University. A 45 21 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral locomotives. He was preceded in death by his year member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Burial (McMullen) McIver. She married parents, brother Raymond Dobbs and sister Clyde Chasteen and he preceded Catholic Church, he was a volunteer at church is at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Marjorie Lowe. Survivors include his wife of and served 27 years at St. Vincent Depaul. her in death in January of 1954. 63 years, Doris M. (Barnhart) Dobbs; children, Mrs. Chasteen was a 1941 An avid golfer, he enjoyed stamp and coin Mark (Pamela) Dobbs and Barbara Jean Dobbs; collecting and hiking outdoors. He worked graduate of Frankfort High grandchildren Rachel (Joe) Tonte, Jacob Dobbs; School. After she married Clyde, at the IRS and the Indiana Department of Marybeth Mueller several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Nov. Revenue. Survivors include his wife of 68 they moved to Indianapolis. Wilma worked for Marybeth Mueller, 95, of Indianapolis, died on 20 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral years, Mary Elaine (Hefele) Franke; children, Indiana Bell for 20 years, retiring in 1987. She was Nov. 28, 2016. She was born on Dec. 1, 1920 in Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Funeral Steven Franke (Kathie), Eric Franke (Kathy), a member of the First Christian Church in Beech Atchison, Kansas to the late Frank and Christine service was Nov. 21 at St. John’s United Church Susan Schiller (Steve), David Franke (Judy), and Grove, was a member of the Senior Citizens Krings Bostwick. She was a long-time member of Christ, 7031 S. East St., Indianapolis. Burial is John “Jay” Franke (Penney), Gregory Franke, Club in Beech Grove for 12 years, and was a of St. Roch Catholic Church. She retired from at Washington Park East Cemetery. Jennifer Frederick (Sam); sister, Myra Hendy past Senior Citizens Club Queen. She loved to Indiana National Bank in 1976 after 20 years ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 21 The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries of service. Survivors include her children, Ruby L. Shrock Ronald Roger Tschudi Joseph (Anna) and Robert (Donna) Mueller; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; Ruby L. Shrock , 91, of Greenwood, died Ronald Roger Tschudi, 73, of Indianapolis, died three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and Nov. 14, 2016. She was born July 12, 1925 in Nov. 24, 2016. He was born April 27, 1943 to the nephews. She was preceded in death by her Pennville, Ind. to the late Elwood and Bertha late Arman and Anita Tschudi. He is survived husband, Arthur Mueller and her daughter, Thomas. Survivors include two daughters, by his sister, Carolyn Vittetow; brother, Eric WHO WILL Judith Ann Mueller. A Memorial Mass will be Diana (Richard) Lane and Sharon (Cliff Tschudi; and several nieces and nephews. held Dec. 5 at St. Roch’s Catholic Church, 3600 S. Coleman) Shrock; grandsons Corey Lane and There are no services scheduled at this time. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Norman Schwartz; and her caregiver Cheryl Arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity IT BE? Mitchell. Ruby is preceded in death by her Funeral & Cremation Care. husband, Donald B. Shrock. Ruby was a superb seamstress and skilled gardener. Visitation was We want your Betty A. Nichols Nov. 21 at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch, 1605 S. John E. Wampler Betty A. Nichols, 75, of Indianapolis, died on nominations for the State Rd. 135. A private burial will be observed Nov. 23, 2016. She was born on May 6,1941 John E. Wampler, 90, of Indianapolis, died by the immediate family. in Sylacauga, Alabama to David P. Buchanan on Nov. 17, 2016. Born on May 10, 1926 in 2016 SOUTHSIDE TIMES and Bernice Buchanan. Survivors include, Indianapolis to the late Earl and Marie (Davis) step-granddaugher, Ruth Sullivan; step- Wampler. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, PERSON OF THE YEAR grandson Ricky Nichols; family friends, Anna Edith Mae Smith Murat Shrine, past president of the Murat Shrine (William Sr.) Cochan, adopted grandchildren, RV Club, and was a member of the Southport – someone who Britteny McCutcheon, William Jr.( Britney) Edith Mae Smith, 87, of Indianapolis, died on Lodge No. 270 F.&A.M. He worked at the Cochran, adopted great-granddaughter Nov. 20, 2016. She was born on Feb. 13, 1929 in Indianapolis Federal Building as a Maintenance deserves to be Hope Cochran. Visitation and service was St. Charles, Ky. to Archie Leslie Riordan and Ruth Mechanic Foreman. John graduated from Nov. 29 at G.H. Herrmann East Street Funeral Mae. She was a member of VFW and American Southport High School in 1944, joined the Air recognized for Home, 1505 S. East St., Indianapolis. Burial Legion. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Force and proudly served his country in WWII. will be at New Crown Cemetery. Ann Johns; seven grandchildren, seven great- In 1948 he married the love of his life, Betty grandchildren; brothers Charles Riordan and Lou Susemichel and she preceded him in death their contributions Benny Riordan. Etta was preceded in death in 2010. Survivors include his children, Debbie by her husband Coy Smith; daughters Brenda (Dennis) Copenhaver, Ron Wampler, Sandy (Bob) to the Southside Barbara Jean Phillips Clark and Bonnie Feigert and her brother, Frank Kazmierzak; grandchildren, Brian (Heather) Riordan. Private services will be observed by Copenhaver, Brent (Jamie) Copenhaver, Nicole community. Barbara Jean Phillips died on Nov. 28, 2016. She the family. (Michael) Coffey, Ryan (Kristen) Wampler, and her twin brother, Tom, were born to Lois Jenna (Chad) Dale, Kyle (Avin) Kazmierzak and and Tom Brown on July 21, 1922 in Sullivan, Ind. Ross (Dana) Kazmierzak; great grandchildren, She attended Indiana University where she was Brianna, Kailey, Allie, Ella Copenhaver, Tyler a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She went Rev. Truman Smith and Dallas Copenhaver, Lyla and Hadley Coffey, on to graduate from Stephens College. On April Audrey and Mark Wampler and Andi Kazmierzak. 7, 1944, she married the love of her life Lloyd J. Rev. Truman Smith, 91, of Greenwood, died on John was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillips. They were married for almost 68 years. Nov. 16, 2016. He was born on Feb. 17, 1925 in Richard Wampler and granddaughter, Lori They enjoyed attending dental meetings, Jacksonville, Ill. to the late Truman and Velma Kazmierzak. Visitation and service was Nov. playing bridge, traveling, bowling and Smith. Rev. Truman served in the Army during 22 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral volunteering for many organizations. The most WWII, after getting out of the Army he went to Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Burial important aspect of Barbie’s life was her family. Seminary College and served as a minister for will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. She is survived by her three children, Pamela over 40 years. Rev. Truman is survived by his A. Thiesing (Stephen), Dr. Timothy B. Phillips daughter, Linda Smith; sons, David D. Smith (Diane ), and Cathy S. Schlueter (William); 14 and Steven A. (Jana) Smith; two stepsons, grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven Kim Booker and Ron Booker; grandchildren, Betty Sue Ward great-great-grandchildren; several nieces Megan Yturriaga and Jeremy Booker; five and nephews. She was preceded in death by great-grandchildren. He was preceded in Betty Sue Ward, 71, of Beech Grove, died on husband, Dr. Lloyd J. Phillips, her parents, death by his first wife, Arlene Smith; second Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. She was born on May Thomas and Lois Brown and her twin brother, wife, Mazie E. Booker Smith; a daughter, Carol 1, 1945 to the late Bedford Dr. Thomas C. Brown. Private graveside services Smith Montgomery. Funeral services were Nov. Lee and Addie Pearl (Vibbert) was Nov. 30 at Center Ridge Cemetery in 21 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Branham in Marrowbone, Sullivan, Ind. Arrangements entrusted to G.H Home, 5141 Madison Ave. Ky. Betty was preceded in Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The death by her husband, Ronald PLEASE EMAIL Gardens at Olive Branch. William Ward, of 45 years; all her siblings; and a grandson, NOMINATIONS TO Richard P. Tomblin Jeffrey Ward. She loved to cook, [email protected] Richard P. Tomblin died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. especially with her husband. Betty was very Darrell W. Ray He was born May 13, 1944 in Logan, W.V. to Troy supportive of her husband’s involvement in NO LATER THAN DEC. 10 the E-2-5, which was a group of his Marine Darrell W. Ray, 54, of Indianapolis, died on and Pauline (Baker) Tomblin. Richard served in Corps friends. She enjoyed traveling with Nov. 21, 2016. He was born on Jan. 16, 1962, the United States Air Force for 22 years and for WITH WHY THIS PERSON her husband when he drove truck. Survivors in Indianapolis to the late Fred Jr. and Dorothy 18 of those years he reported to Grissom Air include her children, Garry Ward (Mary Jane), SHOULD BE CHOSEN, Ray. If Darrell wasn’t spending time with his Force Base. He retired from Navistar in 2000 Jeffrey Ward, Cinda Ward, Jerry Lee Ward family he could be found at the track or the after working there for 32 years. Richard was and Brian Ward (Markus); grandchildren, WHO WE CAN SPEAK lake. Darrell is survived by his wife, Judy Ray; a member of the Beech Grove Masonic Lodge Kara Ward, Mike Dye, Terri Dye, Lindsey daughter, Tristan Trimble; sons, Matt Ray, #694, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, WITH ABOUT THEM AND Chandler and Jennifer Ward; best friend and Britton Comer, and Trent Ray; sisters, Sandy UAW Local #98, as well as the American caregiver, Samantha Anderson; several great- Ray, and Debbie Wall; brothers, David Ray, and Legion. Richard is survived by his wife of 42 CONTACT INFORMATION. grandchildren; and her dog, Abby. Services Mark Ray; and three grandchildren. Visitation years Barbara; son, Darren Tomblin; daughter, were Nov. 28 in Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & was Nov. 26 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Bridgette Graham; aunt, Joan Boyd and several Cremation Services, 1458 S. Meridian St. Burial Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. cousins. Arrangements are entrusted to Shh... this is a surprise Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care. followed in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. for the chosen PERSON! Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral directors are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to [email protected]. Information received by noon Tuesday will be pub- lished Thursday, space permitting. 22 Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES The Southside Times

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Indianapolis Zoo cat Answers See Page 23 Puzzle time The Southside Times LIFESTYLE ss-times.com • Week of Dec. 1-7, 2016 23 Nourishing Hemp seed is happening BUSINESS Jennifer NUTRITION 'Marihuana: Assassin of Youth' and 'Marihua- na: The Devil's Weed’? Propaganda designed Woehlecke joins by industrialists to gain public support so anti- By Wendell Fowler marihuana laws could be passed to usher in the Weichert, Realtors Drop the bong. Hemp and marijuana are current era of polluting oil and coal. How un- Realty - not the same. Rolling Stone Magazine re- fortunate considering one ounce hemp seed, Jennifer Woehlecke has joined the ports: “Hemp isn't weed and hemp can’t get not fossil fuel, provides clean protein, Omega WEICHERT, REALTORS (R) - Tralee Prop- ALL THE you high—it's a bust as a recreational drug. 3,6, and 9 essential fatty acids, Gamma Lino- erties’ Greenwood office. The business is lo- Hemp is marijuana's non-psychoactive sib- lenic Acid and zero trans-fat. 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