The Greatest Spectacle in Racing

Free Community Newspaper Our Pillars of Engagement Helping with Pike Township Build Our SOCIAL How we connect Community CULTURAL ECONOMIC Pike Pulse Where we are from How we make a living August 17, 2020 #5 Don’t miss The Greatest Spectacle 33 drivers. 200 laps. 500 miles. in Racing One bottle of cold milk. Follow the guidelines, and we hope you miss The Epic Speed of COVID-19 The Greatest Community Health Challenge Marion County: 965,475 population. in Our Lifetime. 16,194 cases. 731 deaths.

Read about Roger Penske’s toughest decision ever (page 2) and his preparation for the 104th (page 3).

Attention Pike Residents! Our Pike NW Police District HQ may move to Wayne Township — Learn about it on page 6. by Brandon Fishburn, The Pangs of “Social Distancing” Director of Development In the face of a global pandemic, I’ve found myself wrestling with the best ways to interact with humanity. To write a “Taste of Pike” Our mission is to help build a stronger sense of article for the past two issues, I got together with friends in and around community by keeping our fingers on the pulse Pike Township. We started by sampling tacos at Pike restaurants. of Pike Township and publishing positive, upbeat, Gathering around the lunch table, we’ve found ourselves talking about and relevant news. life matters relevant to today. Typically, I’m most comfortable shaking Pike Pulse is the only free newspaper in Pike hands, standing closer, talking openly about life, and maybe in the Township that is delivered by the US Postal middle of it all, scratching my nose. Well… COVID-19 has called all of Service twice a month to every residential and Brandon Fishburn that into question. business address. As a people person, I enjoy the experiences and privileges of being close to my peers and friends. And in today’s “new normal,” we are being called to SOCIAL Pike Pulse How we connect prevent the spread of a very contagious virus. Wearing masks, washing hands, social dis- Pillars of tancing and staying home are measures we can collectively employ to help this effort. This CULTURAL ECONOMIC Where we are from How we make a living is counter to my nature, and I’m seeing the results of these behaviors on the economy and Engagement humanity. I. Cultural Pillar — where we are from I looked back 101 years ago and learned in 1919 things looked quite similar regarding • Stories about Pike residents • Stories celebrating our diverse cultures masks and social distancing. I’d argue, based on 1919 news, the Spanish Flu was worse • Stories highlighting opportunities than our coronavirus. However, they didn’t have the same media microscopes we possess II. Social Pillar — how we connect today. “Unprecedented times” are relevant. And, in a community I care for, I’m happy to be • Spotlight groups and organizations the Development Director for a community newspaper. This newspaper was developed to • Communicate celebrations for Veterans connect the cultural, social, and economic fabrics that comprise Pike Township. • Information about our religious diversity • Neighborhood Associations news This time around, for the “Taste of Pike” article, we stayed home. As a result, I’m em- • Health updates pathizing with others who have chosen to stay home. I feel the pain of not stepping out into • Art exhibits and performances • Youth and adult athletic updates the local economy, and not supporting local businesses in ways I’m used to. • Academic celebrations by Brock Brown, III. Economic Pillar — how we make a living Editor-in-Chief • Commercial development Toughest Racing Decision Ever • Business-to-Business communications • Business-to-Consumer communications My first wife, Nancy (Kern) Brown, grew up a mile • Pike job openings from the track in Speedway. For most of our 38 • Legislative and township development years together, however, we lived in Houston and • Community development would eat lunch at a cafeteria after church on • Pike Business Park news Sundays. It was a problem on Race Day because she HAD TO listen to the Indy 500 — especially Published 22 times a year by Pike Pulse LLC the start. She always teared up listening to “Back (Twice a month except for November and December Home Again.” The race ran during our lunchtime when we publish one issue each month) (we were on CST). So, we took a transistor radio Pike Pulse Newspaper Brocky Brown (remember those?) and would listen while we ate. 4732 Century Plaza Road (Cell phones did not exist then.) Indianapolis, IN 46254 My Speedway Angel loved it — but those sitting around us had 317-349-7200 no idea what it was all about. Neither did I. She knew the drivers and Clint Fultz, publisher: [email protected] wanted to hear race details so she could argue with her sister about Brocky Brown, editor-in-chief: [email protected] who really deserved to win. I always wondered what was so exciting Brandon Fishburn, director of development: about driving around an oval 200 times. What’s the challenge in that? [email protected] At some point I had promised we would move back to the town Nancy Brown (1946-2014) Sean Kurker, account manager she loved. When we finally did, we bought the home she grew up in. I got involved with the Town and began to fall in love with the place, the culture, the tradi- Scott Bradach, senior graphic designer tions, the peaceful living in small-town America with its focus on neighborhoods -- and I did Ross Wimmersberger, IT learn enough about racing to get very interested in it. Dr. Mary E. Chalmers, advisor From a racing perspective, this is an uncomfortably strange May-August in Indianapo- Arnita M. Williams, staff reporter lis. The 104th running of the Indy 500 will take place not in May, but on August 23 (but watch the weather!). What a darn thing this is! As everyone surely knows by now, no fans Contents will be allowed at the track this year. And it’s odd we locals can watch the race live on TV Comments from Brandon & Brock...... 2 (WTHR-TV Channel 13 and/or listen to it on WIBC-FM 93.1). It’s so disappointing that The 104th Running of the Indy 500 ...... 3 there won’t be 300,000 fans making themselves known in this little town of 12,000. No Eagle Branch Library – Our Story...... 4 one in the Town of Speedway is looking forward to a non-crowded race day. We are experts Pike Township Residents Association...... 5 at handling crowds — really. We know how to do crowds. Our Pike Police Headquarters may move. . . . . 6 And, I have no doubt the IMS team will again showcase the greatest race in motor- sports, and it will be worthy of our attention and support. While this wouldn’t have been International Marketplace Coalition ...... 7 the full-blown event we’re used to with only 50% — then 25% — fans, running the race with Lynna Irby posts third fastest 200M...... 8 masked social distancing was a workable solution. The August 4th “no fans” announce- 2020 Pike High School Football Schedule . . . . .8 ment was heartbreaking to the IMS staff, to race fans, and to the entire Speedway hospi- tality community that depends on this single event to sustain their businesses and them- KayLeo Urban Farm - Their Story...... 9-10 selves. The lost wages and economic impact have to be in the millions of dollars. Gatsby’s Pub & Grill - Staying Alive...... 11-12 I know IMS leaders had no other choice. Knowing them, I’m confident they did every- IVY Tech’s New Automotive Technology Center. .13 thing possible to make fans in the stands a safe reality. In fact, I heard the night before the Girl Scouts of Pike Township...... 14 August 4th “no fans” announcement that crews were still making preparations for the fans who they thought would be arriving on the 23rd. The IMS master plan to protect race fans Pike-10 ad page offer...... 15 from coronavirus concerns was a 96-page book. Getting this massive facility ready was ap- Guardian of my children?...... 16 proaching “Penske Perfect.” To make the call at the 11th hour to run it without fans had to Eagle Creek Park is Looking for Volunteers! . . . .17 be devastating. See Brocky on page 3 Chief Trag’s Corner...... 18 ADVERTISING SALES: BRANDON FISHBURN | 317-445-5189 | [email protected] August 17, 2020 3

Brocky continued from page 2 We each should give a great TheCompiled by Brock Brown, 104Editor th shoutout to Roger Penske, Mark ttendance was to be limited Miles, Doug Boles and all the oth- to 25% capacity, and spec- ers involved who had the courage tators were to be required to to try and then had the courage to A not allow fans. wear face coverings. IMS has a 96-page plan on guidelines and health protocols. They planned to assign seats for social distancing, distribute hand sanitizer, administer temperature checks at each entry, limit attendance in the infield and reduce suite seat- Miles, Boles, and Penske ing. Concession stands were to AP Photo/Jenna Fryer offer mostly prepackaged foods to minimize standing in line. Fans through the grandstands in a over every element. This is his over 65 years old were encour- freezing Indiana rain. Mona Lisa.” aged to skip the race. Penske marveled at the im- Penske is meticulous, and Before the no-fans an- maculate grounds of the Brick- yard Crossing Golf Course, so he every element of his operations nouncement on August 4, Mike reflects an immaculate and Miles said, "We welcome fans put the grounds-keeper in charge Gov. Holcomb, Mayor Hogsett, and Dr. Virginia Caine back, and we have an aggres- of the entire place. The new organized culture. “It’s my job. sive safety plan in place, which landscaping, paved lots, planted I’m not looking for a gold star or a So, why did IMS pull the was developed through collabo- trees, picnic tables, widened blue ribbon; I just want to be sure plug so late in the game? Of course, their primary concern is ration with national, state and pedestrian paths, hand dryers in the guests, the fans that come — every bathroom, improved sight always safety, first and foremost. I local health experts. We want to ultimately when they can come demonstrate that even under the lines, pressure-washed build- know there have been many con- — will have the experience that versations in the past few weeks current pandemic circumstances, ings, freshly painted signs and LED monitors everywhere are I hope they will,” Penske said. “I with Gov. Holcomb, Mayor Hog- people can gather safely with sett, and Dr. Virginia Caine about carefully planned procedures in ready and waiting for racecar want to take Indianapolis Motor fans. 25,000 linear square feet the coronavirus outbreak. But our place so we don’t have to go back Speedway to the next level.” numbers continue to head in the to shutting down our country and of black fencing — almost two The place looks brand new, laps around the oval — has been wrong direction. our community.” and yet the work won’t stop It’s been over six months erected on the grounds. 4,000 When I read about the prepa- since Penske bought the cans of paint have been used. anytime soon. Mark Miles, the ration, procedures and safety 111-year-old track. During that 400,000 square feet of asphalt day-to-day head of the Speed- protocols put in place for fan time he has invested $15 mil- now covers lots once notorious way, recalled that Penske execu- safety, which included having your lion worth of improvements — for being muddy messes. There tive Tim Cindric, who grew up in temperature checked on your way into the track, seating with social then COVID-19 appeared. “It’s are new trees on the property, Clermont, said “The place looks and 3 acres of sod were put distancing, wearing a mask at all like you just bought a Ferrari,” 25 years younger,” which Miles said Penske, “but it was rained down. There is a new giant video times, including outside, and a on.” Penske and his team board on the Pagoda, and a lift said is an understatement.“It’s seemingly endless list of other pre- simply proceeded on, knowing in the Winner’s Circle to raise not just fresher and younger. cautions, I know the Indianapolis this will be another historically the winning car. The platform There are areas that are just bet- Motor Speedway would have been interesting year. above the new Pagoda video one of the safest places to be on ter,” Miles said. “The scale of the August 23. When Tony George ap- board is wide enough to fit 18 improvements, the comprehen- proached Roger Penske in Sep- Indy cars — or a musical act for a All Indy 500 activity, including tember, 2019, to inform him the concert in the plaza. The monitor siveness of the improvements, the parade, practice, qualifica- Hulman family was looking to sell itself could be used for a movie is remarkable. But the one thing tions, Carb Day, and Race Day, the Speedway, Penske pounced night, and Penske said eventually that is really going to blow people is either cancelled or closed to on the once-in-a-lifetime oppor- IndyCar races in other cities will away is the new big board on the the public and most of the local media. But this year’s Indy 500 tunity. The deal was finalized in be aired on the screen for watch back of the Pagoda. The Mayor’s parties. is still happening. You can do so six weeks, and he got the keys Office downtown can hear the the first week of January, 2020. “This is his life’s work,” said much better than listen to the race He immediately began person- Chip Ganassi, a longtime rival car audio system on that. We’re look- on a transistor radio this year. ally inspecting his sprawling owner. “The way he talks about ing forward to being able to show Get ready to listen to “Back Home new property and even climbed the place, the energy in his voice these things off.” Again” again. Get ready to defend your driver — who should be the one to win — you know that. And live life to the fullest possible way you can, which may mean being masked and sitting 6 feet from + = your friends. I now appreciate and under- stand better the passion my Nancy Save up to 25% felt for racing. 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3905 Moller Road Hours: Indianapolis, IN 46254 Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Eagle Branch Library – Our Story 317-275-4340 Sun Closed The Eagle Branch librarians are excited to serve the community in our newest location Eagle Branch Library at 3905 Moller Road. The new facility opened last year on June 1, 2019, and celebrated with activities for all ages including a special story time featuring an Indianapolis 500 Festival Princess! It was exciting to welcome patrons to the new branch after much anticipation. Sunny, blue skies formed the perfect backdrop for opening day as patrons lined up for their opportunity to be part of the excitement. But June 1, 2020, was bittersweet as we were unable to mark our first year of service with a public celebration due to the pandemic. Instead, we marked a different kind of mile- stone. After 2½ months of closure, curb side service for holds pick-up began as Phase 1 of the Library’s carefully staged re-opening. Welcoming back patrons was wonderful, even if only from a distance with a smile and a wave be built at 3905 Moller Road. The re-location while collecting their items from the cart. was part of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Patrons visiting the new library are often strategic plan to increase visibility and acces- surprised to learn that we existed at another sibility in the community. Ground breaking for location prior to 3905 Moller Road so, please the new 20,100-sf building occurred March allow me to provide a snapshot of our history: 23, 2018. It was completed in May, 2019, and opened in June. The Eagle Branch started providing library service to the northwest side (Eagledale) of The new library features an array of ameni- Indianapolis in the 1950s with bookmobile ties: an expanded collection of books, movies, visits. Soon after that, residents petitioned for and music; four private study rooms; a large a permanent branch library in the area. The community room, increased parking, larger ADA first facility was opened accessible public rest rooms, a car-charging in a storefront at 30th station and rooftop and Lafayette Road. solar panels. Continued demand for The Library was library services prompt- recently awarded the ed a move to a larger Gold level of LEED and more modern (Leadership in Energy facility at 3325 Lowry and Environmental De- Interior of Library Road (near 34th & sign) certification for its & High School Rd. to the West. It is home to a Georgetown Road). The design as a highly ef- multitude of ethnic establishments, including new branch opened Library staff digs the first shovel fulls ficient, and cost-saving more than 100 restaurants, 40 markets and March 16, 1970, as green building. 900 businesses. Collectively more than 100 the Library system’s first regional branch, with Eagle serves a very diverse community languages are spoken in the area. 12,000 square feet of space and a collection and is located in the heart of the International After the COVID-19 closure, Eagle re-opened of 26,000 items. Service to the Eagle commu- Marketplace — an 2.5-mile area defined by the nity in this location lasted nearly fifty years. its doors on June 15th with limited capacity boundaries of: 46th St. & Lafayette Rd. to the services and reduced operating hours. We look In 2017, patrons learned of plans for a North; 34th St. & Lafayette Rd. to the South; forward to a day in the near future when we wel- new, expanded and more accessible facility to 38th St. & Commercial Dr. to the East; 38th St. come everyone back to a full service library.

Library Entrance Interior of Library August 17, 2020 5 PTRA Districts PTRA.net Pike Township PTRA Districts Residents Association

The Pike Township Residents water supply, area beautifica- Association, Inc. (PTRA) tion, etc. PTRA serves as an is a non-profit organization umbrella organization for local founded in 1972 that provides neighborhood associations as a forum for Pike Township well as serving the needs of neighbors to discuss regional individual residents and busi- and local neighborhood con- nesses. PTRA meets on the Photos and map from PTRA website second Wednesday of each cerns such as land use, devel- Dawn Barringer [email protected] District I opment, parks and recreation, month at 7pm. This meeting is Susan Blair - President [email protected] District II open to the public. Check the Fran Clarke [email protected] District IV transportation, schools, drain- Nancy Dison [email protected] District IV age and sewage problems, website for meeting location Clint Fultz - Treasurer [email protected] District IV and update. Clara Glaspie [email protected] District VI Ed Harper -Vice President District 2 [email protected] District IV Neighborhoods in Pike Township Mark Jakubovie - Vice President District 5 [email protected] District V Edwin Locke [email protected] District V 1. College Park Estates 7. Saddlebrook Tim Lord - Web Developer [email protected] District IV Jan Marshall - Vice President District 6 [email protected] District I 2. Crooked Creek Heights West 8. The Village at Eagle Lucille Moore [email protected] District VI Mark Nordmeyer - Vice President District 1 [email protected] District I 3. Historic Traders Point Creek Mark Patty [email protected] District IV Ronald Rodgers - Vice President District 3 [email protected] District II 4. Huntington Communities 9. Twin Creeks Tim Sherer [email protected] District VI 5. Liberty Creek North & South 10. West 86th Street Margo Sweeney - Vice President District 4 [email protected] District VI Mary Zenor District VI 6. Normandy Farms 11. Wildwood Townhomes

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fonsecatheatre.org 317-653-1519 6 August 17, 2020 Our Pike Police District HQ may move to Wayne Township As concerned citizens and NW District, and a representative for We request: 1. A more transparent decision-making process. neighbors, we want everyone in Pike the Petitioner requesting this Zoning 2. To keep the NW Police HQ where it is centrally located in the district. to be aware the IMPD NW District variance. 3. To have a location conveniently located for community engagement to Headquarters is planning to move Here are the facts: all three Townships. from Pike Township into Wayne 1. Since 2006, the current Pike 4. To find the most cost-effective transaction possible with a community Township via a currently pending HQ needed a lot of expensive focus and furthering the development of IMPD District HQs that are Indianapolis Zoning Case (2020- repairs. It has had 3 different purpose-built. UV3-003). owners since the beginning of If you have any questions, please call 317.294.5150. If you want to be involved, visit the Pike Trustee’s office and sign our petition. We requested and were grant- the lease. ed a continuance for this case until 2. The long-term lease ends in De- Pike Township Community Advocates (PTCA) Claudette Peterson, Pike Township Resident Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00 pm cember, 2021. Kim Boyd, Pike Township Resident to allow us to learn more and inform 3. The current HQ is not secure and Michael & Elaine Wolley, Pike Township Residents as many residents as possible has environmental concerns. In partnership with Monroe Gray, City-County Councillor, District 8 about the potential loss of this key 4. The specific requirements for a essential service and have a voice large HQ are not easy to find, but Northwest District Beats - July 2020 in this matter. members in Pike and Washington . ¦¨§865 Hamilton County Townships are seeking suitable Boone County 465 865 If approved, this ordinance will af- ¦¨§¦¨§ 96TH ST 96TH ST 96TH ST NW82 fect all taxpayers in Pike, Wash- locations. It appears this deal was to be NW71 ¦¨§465

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International Marketplace Coalition The International Marketplace Coalition displayed on a custom-made stand. It is ac- (IMC) has been collecting cultural artifacts cented with feathers, bear fur, bone and small since 2014. In October 2019, the IMC pur- animal skulls, turtle shells, coyote and bobcat chased a 56,000 sf property that will become pelts, ermine tails, wool, deer hooves, etc. home to Indy’s Global Village Welcome Center The following organic materials are a part the located at 4233 Lafayette Rd. The Center head dress: will have galleries with cultural artifacts from Albino Peacock Black Bear around the world. Bobcat Fur Bobcat Skull In February of 2020, the IMC received a Copper Beading Golden Pheasant Tail donation of an Indian Ceremonial Mask from Medicine Wheels Pictographs the American Indian Center of Indiana. The Porcupine Star-Burst Rattlesnake Rib Bones artist, Lisa Ray, is of French-Canadian Algon- Raw Wool Braids Red Golden Pheasant Feathers quin descent. Tribal and family stories from Red Lamb Skin Shrew Skulls her mother are the inspiration for the artist Turtle Shells War Paint and her work. Wild Turkey Bonnet Wild Turkey The Indian mask is a 3-D full face and The IMC continues to accept donations. headdress mask made of light-colored leather Please contact Maria R. Manalang at 317- with black highlights around the eyes. It is 332-8007 or [email protected] for 7’5” tall when on stand, has an almost 4’ more information or if you are interested in wide headdress that is 31” in depth. It is donating.

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The Riley Center Presents Before & After SCHOOL GUIDE THEIR PROGRAM FUTURE What we offer: Pike Township Homework Help Trustee’s Office Reading & Writing E-Learning Annette M. Johnson Study Groups Trustee Healthy Snacks Sibling Discounts And More Office Hours 8:30-4:30 GROW. FUN. LEARN. Monday – Friday 5665 Lafayette Road Suite C Indianapolis IN. 46254 317-291-5801 Due to COVID-19 Call Office for Appointment CCDF Accepted 8 August 17, 2020

Lynna Irby Former Pike track star Lynna Irby posts 2020’s third fastest 200M time in world by: Charlie Clifford; Aug. 4, 2020 cited for this year. It was looking time Indiana Gatorade Track and American sprint- hopeful, and then … boom … Field Athlete of The Year and 12- ers,” Georgia coronavirus is on the news every time IHSAA Champion. head track and day.” From Indianapolis to Athens, field coach Pet- In late July, during Irby’s second Georgia, to Irby’s new endorse- ros Kyprianou event after nearly one full year ment team at Adidas — everyone said. “I just away from organized competition, knows this story is just starting. want to see you, Lynna, kicking the 21-year-old put the planet on “I know (Lynna) notice. Petros Kyprianou butt and taking is going to be names like you always have.” CLERMONT, Fla. (WISH) — For- Her dedication and drive during an Olympian, mer Pike High School star runner the COVID-19 related racing hia- because she Much of the 2020 national Lynna Irby left the University of tus paid off. was born to be track slate is still in jeopardy. As schedules come together over Georgia track and field program Irby took on the 200M run and one,” DeeDee last April and inked her first pro- Nathan, Irby’s the coming months for the 2021 nearly topped every time posted U.S. Olympic trials, Irby just fessional contract with Adidas. this year. DeeDee Nathan former track coach at Pike, said. “That is just picked up a major boost after The sterling sprinter’s first year as “My time is third in the world the long layoff. a pro was easily one of the most the reality; she was born to be right now (laughs),” Irby said. an Olympian. … I am so honored “The plan is to make the Olympic unpredictable in U.S. track and “The only thing that was on my field history. to have had the opportunity to team,” Irby said. “The goal has mind was: Execute this race. coach her.” never changed. I am going to go “At first I was really, really lonely, Execute this race.” out to trials and try to kick butt.” but then I got a dog,” Irby said “To me, you know, I was telling Meanwhile, at her old home of the (University of Georgia) assis- The next item on Lynna’s list? of moving to train full-time just Pike High School, there are many Arnita: How did you get started, and outside of Orlando. “We (Adidas tant coaches that this girl is going 2021. Tokyo. what is your mission? keeping a close eye on the three- to become one of the greatest runners) were all extremely ex- Marilyn: Our mission is to provide healthy food, create connec- tions, and care for the environ- Fall 2020 Varsity Football (As of 08-09-20) ment in Pike Township, specifically. We have had this property Date Event Type Opponent Location for about five years. Before 08-14-20 Scrimmage Lafayette Jefferson Away that we lived in other parts of Pike Township and Washington 08-21-20 Game Zionsville Home Township, but I was teaching in 08-28-20 Game Fishers Away Pike Township, so we really were like, “this is where our roots 09-04-20 Game Ben Davis Home are going to be.” We’ve always 09-11-20 Game Carmel Away wanted to have a farm, and help people have healthy food to eat. 09-18-20 Game Lawrence Central Away Over time it just developed into 09-25-20 Game Warren Central Home more of an actual. We became 10-02-20 Game Center Grove Home a nonprofit, and we are able to donate what we grow. Right now, 10-09-20 Game North Central Away with COVID, it seems there’s 10-16-20 Game Lawrence North Home a real need for people to have food. So, that’s why we got the 10-30-20 Sectional TBA Away connection with the food pantry 11-06-20 Sectional TBA Away at the high school, the Red Zone Food Pantry. It is at the Fresh- 11-13-20 Regional TBA Away man Center at the high school. 11-20-20 Semi-State TBA Away That’s the main thing we’re 11-27-20 State TBA Away doing now. We are growing and donating our produce there. We really got started thinking about August 17, 2020 9

Established in 2015 by Marilyn Schulte and Scott Rice, KayLeo http://www.kayleourbanfarm.org/ Urban Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for Schedule a tour through our website. KayLeo the people and environment in northwest Indianapolis. We be- (317) 683-0849 lieve in making the world a better place (wherever you happen (317) 507-9768 Urban Farm to be) and in treating all people with kindness, care and respect. [email protected] The Caretakers: being more we could quickly have more than Marilyn Schulte community we can manage. grew up in Rus- involved. We Scott: We don’t actively seek out siaville, IN. She both grew up animals anymore, but they mostly moved to India- in smaller find us more than anything. communi- napolis in 2000 ties where That’s not the main part of after graduating it’s easier to what we do, but we still do that from Milligan find help just as well. The overall property is just under nine acres. About Scott and Marilyn University. She because you taught for 19 know every- half of it is wooded, and half of years, but not all in Pike Township. body. Finding it is open. We have a large barn The first part of her career was in a way to be where we foster dogs and cats. Lynna Irby Lawrence Township and the last more connect- The garden area is about a part was in Pike Township. She now ed in a larger quarter of an acre. We intend on works part-time at a coffee shop community is increasing that. You know, you and is a co-owner of KayLeo. more difficult. actually can grow quite a bit on a So, we were quarter acre. Scott Rice grew up in Zions- looking for their own weekend food pantry Arnita: Where are you located? ville, IN. He moved to Indianapolis what part we could play, and this for children. They sent bags of after graduating from Anderson is the part we found. food home with kids from the Marilyn: 5400 Guion Rd, Indianapo- University. He is currently a co- elementary school I attended. lis, 46254. We’re just south of Scott: Initially we also wanted to 56th St. on Guion road. owner and full time employee of have a space where we could There’s poverty everywhere. KayLeo Urban Farm. foster and rescue animals. There’s urban and rural poverty. Scott: Are you familiar with this We’ve always taken in animals: So, they started that program. Af- area? cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ter they were killed, it was really Arnita: Yes, my family set down turtles, and you name it. We want important to us to figure out a roots here in 1975. And you are space to do that. We had a small way to help carry on their legacy. one of the best kept secrets in two-bedroom house, and so we We were fortunate to be able to Pike Township. You are grow- were maxed out space-wise. So find a place. I wanted to live in ing healthy food. Do you allow we thought we’d just get a bigger the city, and my husband wanted individuals or families to come to space. So, that’s always been land. We were fortunate to be your farm and shop for produce? part of what we’re doing. able to find this place. The desire Scott: Not yet, but that’s in the We’re still doing that, but to make something good come future. Currently, we’re donating it’s not our main thing. Fostering out of something that was really everything through the Red Zone animals, taking care of homeless bad motivated us. So, the name Pike Food Pantry. We deliver food pets and finding them homes “KayLeo” came from my parents. once a week to Tonya Monier, the is something we like to do. And Kay and Leo were my parents’ social worker at the high school then we moved here. middle names. We are trying to who runs the food pantry. carry on their legacy in a way that We always enjoyed garden- is right for us in our community. But, probably next spring, ing and had a small garden at people will be able to come by our last house — a couple of Scott: They were people who be- and buy fresh produce directly small raised beds. But when lieved and lived out the idea of from us. We are also hoping to Tomatoes for the Red Zone Pantry we moved here there was a big making the world a better place. have a farmer’s market next garden, but it was a mess. It was So, we decided it would be a spring in the Pike area. full of weeds and not usable. We good thing to name our place Arnita: How did you get started, and after them. Arnita: Wonderful. Do you plan what is your mission? cleaned it up and figured out how to teach how to grow different to grow things. But over the last Arnita: And you mentioned that you things? Or do tours? Marilyn: Our mission is to provide five years, we’ve learned a lot. take in animals, too? healthy food, create connec- Marilyn: You know, my background We started with the one garden, Marilyn: We love animals, but we tions, and care for the environ- and it didn’t go great. We had is teaching. I taught for 19 years. ment in Pike Township, specifi- don’t want to just have animals Our goal is to do some education lots of fails our first couple of dropped off at our house. I think cally. We have had this property years! We made a lot of mis- for about five years. Before takes, but we learned a lot from that we lived in other parts of our mistakes. We’ve added more Pike Township and Washington gardens. Now we have three Township, but I was teaching in large gardens. Pike Township, so we really were like, “this is where our roots Arnita: Why did you name your farm are going to be.” We’ve always KayLeo Urban Farm? wanted to have a farm, and help Marilyn: Well, that’s a great ques- people have healthy food to eat. tion, but it’s sort of a sad story. Over time it just developed into In 2013, my more of an actual. We became parents were a nonprofit, and we are able to killed by a drunk donate what we grow. Right now, driver. Their with COVID, it seems there’s names were a real need for people to have Dennis Leo and food. So, that’s why we got the Judy Kay Schul- connection with the food pantry te. We have this at the high school, the Red Zone place because Food Pantry. It is at the Fresh- of their legacy. man Center at the high school. They were That’s the main thing we’re teachers in How- doing now. We are growing and ard County. Af- donating our produce there. We ter they retired, KayLeo Urban Farm Garden really got started thinking about they started Judy Kay and Dennis Leo Schulte 10 August 17, 2020

as well. But a more immedi- use those. Some of it’s about property. We bring in healthy Arnita: Thank you so much. ate goal was to start a farmers the way we plant things, making soil. Sometimes it costs more Scott: And please, anytime you market this past May. But with sure they’re not too close togeth- and takes more time doing it want to come by and visit, just COVID and the changing regu- er. Sometimes we use plants that way, but we think it’s the feel free to stop by. Or just let lations for farmers markets, it that are naturally resistant. The right thing to do. us know when you can stop by. just wasn’t a good year to start health of the soil helps. We do Arnita: Yes, and you get a better Arnita: I will call you and make an it. We have people who come things like row covers, so the outcome. You know that you’ve occasionally and volunteer, or bugs can’t even get in appointment. sometimes people just drive there. But, we’ve spent down the driveway. They’re like, about a week battling “what’s back here?” But having the squash bugs, so all a farmers market is definitely a our squash plants don’t goal in the future. We did have die. events. We’ve hosted things for Scott: It’s important that churches and fundraisers for folks know we’re not other nonprofits, things like that, technically an organic but that has decreased as COVID farm. We’re not allowed happened. to say that because it’s Arnita: Okay. You mentioned you’re a really long and very caring for the environment, and expensive certification it looks like everything is organi- process to become an cally grown, and you don’t use “Organic Farm”. But pesticides. How do you combat we can say we grow the little pests that invades your things organically. And produce? we do our absolute Scott: It’s funny you asked. We just best to grow everything spent an hour this morning kill- organically as much as ing squash bugs. possible. We have well water, not city water, and we’re planting our seeds. We buy organic seeds when possible. And we don’t put anything on the plants that’s bad for people to eat or ingest. Solar Panels And we don’t spray chemicals that harm the other plants around the area or done your best to continue to Here are two ways you can help: kill ladybugs or bees. conserve the environment as 1. Donate We want to leave our space, well as give people the best KayLeo Urban Farm is a our 9 acres, in much better produce that you can have. I non-profit organization so all shape than we found it. commend you so much for doing of your donations go directly what you’re doing for the greater to helping accomplish their And we strongly believe that good. I’m very sorry for your loss. you can grow vegetables and mission. Donate by check Squash Bug Eggs But out of this, you’re doing a (mail it to 5400 Guion Rd, live in a way that actually makes great thing. things better. It actually helps to Indianapolis, 46254) or do- Arnita: Oh, okay. So, it sounds like be healthier using biodiversity Scott: I think everyone can take nate online on their website: you use the mechanical means (From their website: “We believe steps to make their community http://www.kayleourbanfarm.org/ of being organic. biodiversity is key to a healthy better. I think each of us can 2. Volunteer eat healthier, grow our own Marilyn: There are some more natu- farm and a healthy environ- There are plenty of ways you ment. Along with the wildlife we vegetables, and care for the ral pest management things, like environment in a way that is can volunteer at KayLeo: pesticides that are more natural. have here, we also have several Planting, harvesting, moving domesticated animals that share for the overall good. I think There’s an organization called each of us could create a bet- soil and compost, building the Organic Materials Review our space.”) and permaculture beds and hoop houses and, practices. We have solar panel- ter picture of the earth, really. Institute (OMRI) that lists organi- One of the things we want to of course, weeding! Contact cally approved pesticides and ing on our barn which provides them if you or a group you’re energy to a good portion of our show is not that we’re great, materials. And sometimes we but show by example how you in would like to donate some can do things to make Pike time and energy to this wor- Township, Indianapolis, and thy cause. the world, a better place. We’re still learning, and still making mistakes, but we know things we can get better at. We want people to see it’s not impossible to grow organic healthy food. And it’s not impossible to care for the environment if you’re just willing to put in some time, effort, and energy. Marilyn: And I think having a publication dedicated to what’s going on in Pike Township is really important. Arnita: Absolutely. Marilyn: I know some of the Northern suburbs have a newspaper. So it’s really exciting for us to have that opportu- KayLeo Produce KayLeo Urban Farm Garden nity here as well. August 17, 2020 11

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Arnita: Tell me about yourself and knew we could do it. And we had how you got started in the busi- a good following of people. ness with Gatsby’s. The food was always good Jennifer: I’ve worked at Gatsby’s coming out of the kitchen. And about 18 years. I worked here we had a really loyal clientele. for about five years for the previ- A lot of the servers found out ous owner. I ran the front, and we were talking about buying it. the kitchen manager, Jose, ran They were like, “When are you the back. Jose and I became going to do it? When are you go- close friends, because we were ing to do it? When are you going here most of the time. We were to do it?” We kept pretty much happened. The previous owner naments and things like that, here Monday through Friday. And the whole staff. I had to hire a actually took everything out and we were really expecting then I left because my husband couple of people to fill spots, but and closed the place for three a great week. And what we got and I were trying to have our last almost the whole staff stayed. months. He took everything out was the order to shut down: “You kid, and there was a lot of smok- They love the place. It’s of Gatsby’s and sold it. Now have to close the doors, but you ing here. just a friendly place. I hate to the nice woodwork and the can do ‘to-go’”. So immediately About four or five years say it, but it’s like the TV show bar set up is still here because the girls -- the bulk of the staff after that, the owner decided “Cheers”. he couldn’t pull that stuff out. -- stayed at home. I said, you he was going to close it. And We get Business Park Anything that’s attached is still guys go ahead and stay at home. Jose, the kitchen manager, and people. And we get people here. He sold the refrigeration We’re going to try to do this. We I bought it together. systems and all that. You had a bartender, a server, and We’ve owned it for nine years. We’ve had it the longest time of any owner. The restaurant has been here 20 years. It opened in 2000 when the strip mall first opened. It was called The Anchor. When it came up for sale Jose called me -- we hadn’t talked in a while, but we kept in contact. We had become “question friends.” He’s Hispanic, and I’m a white woman. He would call and ask me questions. He Jose’s Family would ask me to explain the busi- could see from the front door myself. We’re going to try this ness questions. I to the back door. We had to “to-go” thing. don’t speak Spanish, put everything back. Every- We announced immedi- but he would ask, thing was nice and clean ately on Facebook we were going when we opened. Jose had to do “to-gos”. And, we called “Hey, what does this Jennifer’s Family mean?” He trusted still been working here at the everyone. My day bartender -- me. Eventually he time, and he replaced every- she’s my right hand. Her name called me and asked, “Hey, do who come in from out of town thing. He knows a lot of people is Heather -- She’s a thinker. She you want to go in on Gatsby’s?” for business trips. They like who own restaurants. Since we started texting the neighborhood And I said, “Yeah, let’s do it.” Gatsby’s so much they stay had already talked about it, he and does the Nextdoor app. She I’ve wanted this place at the same hotel when they just went ahead and bought got on there, communicated with forever. I’ve talked about it with return six months later so they everything. We were able to get the neighbors, and sent texts to Jose before. I would say, “Jose, can visit us again. And the girls most of the stuff that was here. all of her customers. We Face- one day let’s buy this together.” will be like, “Oh my gosh, I’m so We had to replace a few items, booked and texted everyone. We would joke about it all the excited to see you.” They know and customers did notice. They We have a lot of older folks who time when we were working to- people when they come to town. noticed how clean it was. They come in. We connected with gether as employees. We run it, And customers love it. We may noticed the smoothness of it. them just in case something we can do it. Why not? And then see somebody one time a year, And they noticed the general ever happened. We’re on their it happened. but some of the girls have been happiness of the employees. We contacts list on their phones. If Arnita: That was a very easy transi- there 15 years, and they know felt lucky to get the place. It is a they’re going out of town, they tion for you. And not only that, who the customers are as soon place we both love so much. tell us, “Hey, look, we’re going but you had already established as they walk through the door. Arnita: So, what happened when to be out of town. Don’t worry a good relationship with your Arnita: When you made your transi- COVID hit? about us.” We got really close business partner. You trusted tion and purchased Gatsby’s, Jennifer: We were kind of stressed to some customers. Especially one another, and you knew how it sounds as if you were able to about COVID-19. It was St. Pat- those who were in every day for each other worked. maintain the same customers. ty’s week when that happened. lunch, because they work at the Jennifer: Oh yeah. I knew him, and Were they able to notice the We were expecting an influx of business park right behind us. he knew me. He knew my work difference in ownership or was it business, plus basketball was So, we immediately started ethic, and I knew his. We de- seamless? coming and that’s usually our doing “to-gos” with a skeleton cided on the spot to go for it. We Jennifer: Well, let me tell you what high sales week because of all of staff. The majority of our staff that. You get the basketball tour- stayed home just to stay safe. 12 August 17, 2020 They had kids, or they had pre- existing conditions, or things like that. Some were really worried. So we ran with just a skeleton crew: me, Jose and a couple of other people. And that’s what we did for a little while. Every opportunity we had, we cleaned. We pulled everything out. We painted the walls, we changed lights. We got some new TVs. We cleaned carpets. We had a sanitizing company come in and spray the whole place. We got UV lights we use at nighttime now. That provides extra sanitizing. And then at each step in the reopening phase, we opened that day doing everything that they said to do. We just went down the list and did it. And so it’s been pretty good. We’re still not anywhere near in which you’re involved? need. But they required you to week I’ve got payroll and I had to where we have been. We hang Jennifer: I do not have any other use the money by a certain time. pay my rent. I have to pay taxes. between 40% and 50% of our businesses I’m involved in. I The loan terms have So all of this money I have in my business, but that’s where we’re am married, and my husband’s changed many times already. account is going to go. It’s tough. at right now. name is Darius. He is a profes- So, when I got the loan, I brought It’s really tough to keep it going. It’s a struggle. It’s pretty sional firefighter. He’s the Safety back employees and started No business owner wants to say, tough. And we need to increase and Training Chief for Pike Town- paying them at a higher rate be- “Oh, please help me. Please help our business. But we’re linger- ship Fire Department. So, fortu- cause they weren’t making any me.” But we’re a small business. ing at this number we have now. nately we have that income. And money. We used all the PPP loan If you love us, come see us. We decided to reach out to Uber that’s amazing. We’re blessed to by the time we were supposed We’re here; we’re ready for you. Eats, Grubhub and Doordash have that because COVID-19 did to. Now that money’s gone. And we want to stay around. to see if we could draw in some affect my income tremendously. There’s nothing to keep us going Arnita: Yes. And we want to keep business from there. We hope But he’s a first responder. He while our sales are down so low. you around because your busi- that’ll work out. I didn’t want to can’t be out of work. He still has So, we need that little bit of extra ness is part of our Pike Township let any staff go or put them on to go in and do his job. And his support, and everybody’s scared initiative to connect everyone. unemployment because we need income was not affected by it. So to be out there. We want to let our neighbors them. And everybody came back. we were fine. But we’re doing a lot. We’re know you exist, and support you I haven’t lost anybody. Our 11 year old son has doing the UV lights; we’re doing so we can keep the community Arnita: Sounds like you have a been out of school, and we have the sanitizing we’re supposed intact. Have you’ve been receiv- pretty loyal staff as well as loyal two older children. I was able to to be doing. I mean, we’ve got ing the Pike Pulse newspaper? customers. stay home. And he was here ev- somebody specifically assigned What do you think about it? Jennifer: Yeah, our customers are ery day with me as I cleaned. He to sanitize the doorknobs. Jennifer: Oh, I love it. I think it’s great. And we had many new did his schoolwork in one of the Every hour we are wiping down awesome. I’ve been friends with people come in from the neigh- dining booths. We could allow doorknobs and bathrooms and Brandon for quite a while now. borhood. I mean, people I’d children in, because we weren’t everything. I met him through the Midwest never seen. The first customer able to serve alcohol. And the Now they allocated an Board Complex and he’s been who came in said, “I’ve never wait staff — whoever could work extra month to use it, but we’ve awesome. When he said he was been here before, but I saw — would bring in their kid and already used it. doing this, I’m like, “Oh gosh, on the news where they were they would sit and do their work, Jennifer: It’s evolved to make better this is great. I got the first one.” promoting eat local. So, I came too. It was just a family thing. sense. And so now we’re crunch- And then he comes in and says, here. I saw you on our Next door Arnita: Did you take advantage of ing numbers and making sure “Hey Jennifer, can I meet you at app. And I thought, I’m going to any of the Paycheck Protection we’re able to stay open. But this Gatsby’s?” And I was like, “Well, come and try you.” And I said, Program (PPP)? yeah, I love talking to you.” We “Well, God bless you.” Jennifer: I did. I was sat and talked like brothers from And I explained the whole able to get in another mother, which is weird, thing. I told him we were clean- the first round of but I mean, he’s like that with ing and going through every- the PPP loans. GATSBY’S everybody, but it’s crazy. thing. I tried to explain that to And then there So we sat down, and he’s everybody, each time they came was also a little PUB & GRILL like the Pike Pulse, and I’m like, in, and shared what we’re doing program where “I just got that today. I just got it to keep everyone safe. We have they sent out the 00 in the mail.” So I’m excited about separated things. The pickup PPP to pay for $2 OFF $10 minimum it. I think it’s neat. The first issue counter is separate from the masks, and then has the fire department in there. order counter. We are social the sanitizers. @ My husband was in the picture. distancing all of that. So, we We did do that. TRIVIA MONDAY 7PM Arnita: How awesome that he made are just plugging away at it. And So when we were the front cover! we’ve started doing delivery. I’ll able to reopen, Jennifer: That was kind of cool to make deliveries. we had head @ have my husband in there. And I want to meet some new masks avail- SINGO WEDNESDAY 7PM there are so many copies that go people who know the area. I’m a able and lots of out. It exposes us to our commu- westsider. This is our home. sanitizer. I’m just nity. We need to advertise. There Arnita: So, you’re a native Hoosier? trying to be pre- KARAOKE SATURDAY 8PM are people who come through Jennifer: Oh yeah. pared because I the door who didn’t even know Arnita: How has this affected your don’t know what 6335 Intech Commons Drive, Suite F we were here, because we’re so family? Are you the sole provid- customers are far back off the road. We have er? Does the restaurant busi- going to need or Indianapolis, IN 46278 our signs up, but there are still ness dictate how you live? Or do what my employ- (317) 275-2292 • www.gatsbysonline.com many people who don’t know you have other business entities ees are going to we’re here. August 17, 2020 13 New Automotive Technology Training Center in 2021

Ivy Tech Community College’s tionally, Ivy Tech expects new Automotive Technology Training enrollment to continue to Center in Indianapolis’ International expand with its corporate Marketplace District is on the way. training labs and partner- The facility is expected to be com- ships with automotive plete before the fall 2021 semester giants such as General and will replace Ivy Tech’s existing Motors, Toyota, Chrysler, facility on East Washington St. and others. Ivy Tech says the nearly 60,000- The new facility is sf building will house classrooms, part of the more than training labs, faculty offices, and $176 million in new student commons. developments planned Dr. Sue Ellspermann “This groundbreaking has for the International been years in the making, and we Marketplace District, which is home to are extremely more than 700 ethnically-diverse busi- Architect’s rendering of Ivy Tech’s grateful for the nesses. generous gifts “Over the next 15 Automotive Technology Center and funders months, the Internation- who helped al Marketplace will see make this pos- more than $176 million sible,” said Dr. in new development Kathleen Lee, coming. That will mean Chancellor of more than 2,000 jobs,” Ivy Tech Cen- said Indianapolis Mayor tral Indiana. Joe Hogsett. “While it is “According to the bittersweet to U.S. Department of La- leave the East bor, estimated growth of Washington lo- the automobile industry cation, we are will result in a substan- Dr. Kathleen Lee so happy that tial increase in the need TWG Develop- for automotive service Mayor Joe Hogsett ment is going to develop the facility. technicians, in addition The neighborhood will be in good to 1,500 job openings available in Indi- hands, and our downtown campus ana each and every year,” said Mayor is still only a few miles away to serve Joe Hogsett. the community.” Ivy Tech says it plans to enhance Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ell- partnerships within the neighborhood spermann says the college expects to increase educational attainment and enrollment for the program to double is already partnered with the Global Vil- as a result of the new facility. Addi- lage, where it will offer general classes. 14 August 17, 2020

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