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face to face Southsiders answer the question, "Have you ever been to the Indy 500? Do you have a favorite memory of going?" Page 4 BEECH GROVE • CENTER GROVE • GARFIELD PARK & FOUNTAIN SQUARE • GREENWOOD • SOUTHPORT • FRANKLIN & PERRY TOWNSHIPS FREE • Week of May 21-27, 2015 Serving the Southside Since 1928 ss-times.com May at Indy 500 Pet Page isalways Page 12 Life's Details ‘Miller’s Page 13 Time’ 2015 Robin Miller interviews Will Power. Photo Courtesy of Mike Levitt, LAT BIG Southport native Robin Miller continues his hunt for news RACE stories and passion for the Indy 500. Page 7 Pages 19-22 Visit us today to see why we’re TRENDING in Senior Living. • Totally maintenance-free living Call us today to schedule your personal tour • Social activities and events and ask about our move-in specials! • Restaurant-style dining Hurry, don’t miss out on our Spring Special! • Free transportation ASCSeniorCare.com 2 Week of May 21-27, 2015 • ss-times.com COMMUNITY The Southside Times St. Roch Catholic Church’s Rev. James R. Wilmoth Fifty years of faithful service celebrates 50 years since he was ordained as a priest FEATURE being in parishes where people are just won- of his influences to enter priest- derful. That’s what makes my life so enjoy- hood. “The priests at St. Philips at By Nicole Davis able. The people around me have given me that time were a great influence on energy to keep doing what I’m doing.” all the boys and girls that went to Rev. James R. Wilmoth says he wakes up Wilmoth grew up on the Eastside, attend- school there. Seeing them and see- every day, anxious to get going. He never ing St. Philips parish. He attended St. Mary ing their lives, they always seemed feels like he’s at work – even when he was High School, a high school seminary, before like they were very happy...They al- teaching full-time at Roncalli High School. attending Saint Mary’s College. He studied ways seemed fulfilled. Then I went Recently celebrating 50 years since he was theology for four years at St. Meinrad Semi- to college and saw the same thing. ordained as a priest, Wilmoth said he looks nary & School of Theology, where he was or- I pretty much made up my mind forward to doing everything he can to be an dained as a priest on May 2, 1965. through college that’s what I want- effective leader and serve others. “I grew up in a very loving, wonderful ed to do.” “I never dreamed of the joy, fulfillment, family – my mom and dad were great peo- Of his 50 years, Wilmoth has the happiness that I would get from being a ple, good faith-filled people,” Wilmoth spoke spent 43 on the Southside, includ- priest,” Wilmoth said. “I’ve been so lucky of ing serving as an assistant pastor at Our Lady of Greenwood, pastor at Holy Name in Beech Grove, and What has Rev. Wilmoth pastor at St. Roch since 1997. He has served as chaplain of the India- meant to you? napolis Fire Department and Mar- ion County Sheriff’s Department, “There is nobody more passionate, and committed, towards Catholic education than a chaplain and teacher at Roncalli Father James Wilmoth. He looks at St. Roch Catholic School, and nearby Roncalli High and in many other leadership posi- School, as a big part of his daily ministry. Father Wilmoth has a boundless energy and tions in the community. love of Catholic education that is an inspiration to us all. “It’s a life of service,” Wilmoth It has been my observation and belief that our school, and parish, as well as the Ron- said. “I was always service oriented. calli family appreciate how much Father gives to our community through his time and I always took to the scripture pas- talents. We appreciate his unselfishness. We appreciate his leadership. And we appreci- sage where Jesus said whatsoever ate his lifetime of service to the Catholic church, Catholic education, and the Southside you do for the least of my brothers of Indianapolis.” or sisters, you are doing it for me. Joe Hansen, Principal That always struck me as some- of St. Roch Catholic School thing for all of us. Whatever we can Rev. James R. Wilmoth. Photo by Nicole Davis do for the least of people, we are “He is one of my best friends, my spiritual mentor. He’s an inspirational leader at St. doing it for Jesus. How we can be to the fence beside St. Roch Catholic School Roch School and Church. I just admire him and all that he has committed his life to, for of service for others. It’s different for every- along with a sign stating ‘prayers for Father church and for God. We’re thankful to have him here at St. Roch for so long now.” body.” Wilmoth.’ While Wilmoth has faced some health is- He said that he has been blessed to serve Julie McQuire, work at the Parish office sues in the past year, he said he is recover- so much of his time on the Southside, and ing and feeling stronger each day. He said enjoys being of service to people and cele- “Seventeen years ago the Franciscan Priests pulled out of Saint Roch after 75 years. during his time in the hospital, he received brating Mass with them. We thought that would be the end of our parish. Surely the Archdiocese did not have a cards and prayers from all over the world. “I’ve been fortunate to be a priest for 50 priest to spare. Then along comes Father Wilmoth. He was already well known through- Symbols of the community’s support are still years,” Wilmoth said. “It’s far more than I out the Southside and Roncalli High School. shown through things such as ribbons tied ever thought it would be.” Father Wilmoth has a great relationship with the young and the old(er). His giant smile when he enters a room makes everyone feel welcome and makes everyone smile. At the first Saturday night mass that he was able to celebrate after his illness; the congre- gation gave him a standing ovation when he entered the church. We were whole, again! I respect this man as one of the greatest priest ever and I am blessed to call him my friend.” Betty Stumpf-Moon, St. Roch music coordinator “He’s a good friend, pastor and leader. He’s top notch at everything. He is a good shepherd for our parish. Everybody feels so connected to him. He’s been here almost 18 years and has totally given himself to our parish, to our school, to Roncalli and other ar- eas. He’s so good to the poor. He just helps everybody. He loves our school kids. He only wanted to be at a parish if he had a Catholic School, even though it’s more work. He’s very kind and generous. He’s very thoughtful... He’s very connected to people. I don’t know how he does it all. He has boundless energy and vision.” Submitted Photo Bonnie Schott, St. Roch member for more than 41 years St. Roch Catholic Church recognized Father Wilmoth’s 50 years of service with a billboard on U.S. 31. The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of May 21-27, 2015 3 Contact the Editor Have any news tips? Want to submit a calendar event? Have a photograph to share? Call Nicole Davis at 300-8782 or email her at ndavis@ss- times.com. Remember, our news deadlines are several days prior to print. Want to Advertise? The Southside Times reach- es a vast segment of our community. For information about reaching our readers, call Brian Ruckle at 300-8782 or email him at bruckle@ ss-times.com. A product of Gerald Sargent Publisher Emeritus Rick Myers, Publisher Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer Nicole Davis, Editor Eric Ellis Editorial Assistant Members of Carey Germana Production/Art Mgr. Graphic Design Derek Clay, Jeen Endris Left: Lily Snyder in front of her Lemonade stand. Graphic Design Top, right: Facepainting lemonade day. Serving the Southside Bottom, right: Live music on lemonade day. Since 1928 Photos by For more information, contact us at: [email protected] Roberto Campos Tel. 317.300.8782, Fax. 317.300.8786 7670 US 31 S Franklin Township’s Lily Snyder finds happiness in helping Indianapolis, IN 46227 www.ss-times.com Lily’s Lemonade cancer patients through her third annual lemonade stand Times-Leader Publications, LLC FOCUS tivities many successful entrepreneurs at- music, a caricature artist, Mickey Mouse ©2015. All Rights Reserved tribute to their success, activities they par- and face painting, among other things to By Roberto Campos ticipated in during early childhood: mowing compliment her lemonade stand. They even lawns and setting up lemonade stands. incorporated friends of Lily’s and the fam- Lily Snyder is 8 years old, a second grader The views of the columnists in The Southside Lily raised $600 the first year at her stand ily to help run the lemonade stand in shifts. Times are their own and do not necessarily at Kitley Elementary School and she’s an en- with the help of her family, and donated half “Lily’s Lemonade Stand has grown organ- reflect the positions of this newspaper. trepreneur. Her entrepreneurial days began the money to a family with a member who ically and this is one of our favorite days of three years ago after a day at the zoo with had cancer.