Local legislators welcome Johnson County student pages to the Statehouse
Page Program – State Reps. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Robb Greene (RShelbyville) welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined lawmakers on the House floor to witness and learn about the legislative process. Students serving as pages during the first half of the 2023 legislative session include: Zoey Gantt, from Greenwood, attends Clark-Pleasant Middle School; Caleb McCracken, from Greenwood, attends Southwestern High School; Jessica Mitchell, from Greenwood, attends Whiteland Community High School; Annika Shaffer, from Greenwood, attends Greenwood Middle School; Mia Shaffer, from Greenwood, attends Greenwood Middle School; and Lola Trent, from Greenwood, attends Greenwood Middle School. Greene said page positions are still open for students ages 13 to 18 to sign up and spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislation session. Pages will receive an excused absence from school and can participate in groups. Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to sign up their student to participate.
Leadership Johnson County to host workshop on emotional intelligence
Educational Workshop - Conflict can occur in any organization, group, family or relationship. It is natural and expected. The important issue is how to effectively handle conflict. Being able to perceive and assess your emotions and those of others can help resolve confrontations and fallout. Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Conflict Resolution will help participants effectively manage those tense conversations and disputes and prevent conflicts from escalating. The workshop will be held on Friday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Johnson County Armory with facilitator Brad Coy. Registration is required. Cost is $59 per person for Leadership Johnson County Signature Program graduates, Franklin College alumni, Franklin and Indy Chamber of Commerce members, and Aspire members. General public pricing is $69 per person. Group discounts are available. For more information or to register, visit leadershipjohnsoncounty.org or contact Bea Northcott at bnorthcott@franklincollege.edu.
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Franklin College hosts eighth annual Women of Distinction Awards celebration
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Franklin College Office of Diversity & Inclusion honored recipients of its annual Women of Distinction Awards. This is the eighth year the college has celebrated women who have achieved, overcome and blazed a trail for other women through their professional leadership, volunteer efforts and civic and campus involvement.
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Senator Young introduces bills to combat the fentanyl epidemic
Drug overdoses, largely due to fentanyl, are the leading cause of death among young adults 18 to 45 years old. In response, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Senate colleagues have introduced two new bills to help combat the fentanyl epidemic affecting communities in Indiana and across the nation: The Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act and The Cooper Davis Act.
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Topics in History: History through Film
A Southport student review of the 2001 movie Training Day
FEATURE
Topics is a course at Southport High School taught by Kevin Sanders that analyzes major events from United States and world history through Hollywood films that attempt to portray those events. Students investigate historical documents and other sources to determine if a film is historically accurate.
The goal is for students to develop deeper understandings of the historical discipline while generating questions about the way the world is around them, along with watching classical films that have graced American and international screens.
Student: Colton Matthews Film Reviewed: Training Day
Training Day is a movie directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington (as Alonzo Harris) and Ethan Hawke (as Jake Hoyt). The movie is loosely based on the corruption that was exposed in the LAPD’s C.R.A.S.H Unit in the 90s. The movie follows Hoyt, evaluated by highly decorated narcotics officer Harris. Throughout the movie we see much of the corruption that was uncovered in the 90s represented by Denzel’s portrayal of Officer Harris. Washington’s excellent portrayal does a great job of offering a realness to the corruption seen in the movie even though the exact events of the movie did not actually occur.
contrast between Alonzo and Jake and how easily the transition can be from good cop to bad cop in the environment they’re in. The scene where Alonzo goes to visit “the three wise men” shows us that the corruption in the department goes as high up as police captains and chiefs, and we start to realize that Jake is kind of by himself when it comes to good cops who follow the rules and resist corruptions. Even the other officers are on Jake’s side; they are still doing things no police officer should be doing and forcing him to break his own morals. Throughout the movie Alonzo pushes Jake to cross the line of corruption more as the movie goes on. At first these situations are presented as a playful “first day on the job hazing” but quickly lead to much more as the plot develops.
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The Rampart scandal of 1997 which influenced the writing and production of the movie exposed widespread corruption in the C.R.A.S.H. units of LA throughout the 80s and 90s mostly from testimony from officer Rafael Perez, whom the character of Alonzo Harris is strongly based on. The movie does an excellent job of showing how you can quickly go from good cop to being corrupt in the streets of LA and even creates some conflict for the viewer; even though Harris is clearly corrupt, the viewer is still drawn to him as a protagonist for most of the movie. When asked about the similarities between his character and the real Rafael Perez, Washington stated, “I think in some ways he’s done his job too well. He’s learned how to manipulate, how to push the line further and further, and, in the process, he’s become more hardcore than some of the guys he’s chasing.”
The movie does a great job of showing the
A switch in the perspective of the viewer and Jake occurs near the end of the movie when Alonzo’s plan to frame Jake and save himself from the debt he owes is revealed. It is revealed to us that all of the things Alonzo made Jake do under the disguise of hazing was actually him setting up Hoyt for the murder and robbery of former-cop-turned-drug dealer Roger (played by Scott Glenn). Alonzo shoots Roger with Jake’s gun, then takes Jake to a gang member’s house whom Alonzo has paid to murder Jake. This is a pivotal moment in the movie, because up until this point all of the illegal activities Alonzo had been involved in were portrayed as for the greater good or him doing a bad thing because more good will come out of it. This in many ways is a replication of the feelings of society when we learn about police corruption since they’re supposed to protect us when we give them the benefit of the doubt, but there are still many police who are corrupt and it’s usually a shock when corruption is exposed.
Training Day does a very good job of instilling the feelings and emotions that the main character of the story is experiencing and the way the movie plays out makes us experience the movie as if we were rookie officer Jake Hoyt. It also does a very good job of giving us the nuanced perspective that officers involved with the corruption in the C.R.A.S.H. unit might have had. Although the movie is not exactly what happened in history it does a very good job of representing and teaching the viewers about the historical situation it is based upon.
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Putting their best feet forward for a century
Eckstein Shoe Store celebrates 100 years of its family-owned and -operated shoe store and repair business
By Nicole Davis
Eckstein Shoe Store has experienced a lot through the passing of time, but not much has truly changed on the inside. The family-owned business continues to offer a personalized touch to fitting and measuring customers’ feet and with its shoe repair – just like it has for the past 100 years.
“Back in the day when this store opened, you got fitted for your shoes, your dresses, your clothes, your suits,” said Jim Coffman, owner. “You got fitted for everything. Most of the shoe stores have went away. But this has remained a true sit-and-fit store. We’re not up to date on a lot of things, but we sell good quality footwear that is fit to your foot. I think that’s what has kept us open the whole time, because of the customer service we provide. The Kennedys provided it, the Ecksteins and Millers provided it and the Coffmans continue to provide it.”
The History
Kennedy Shoe Store opened in 1923, ran by Bob Kennedy until 1953. Al and Margie Eckstein purchased it then, changing the name to Eckstein Shoe Store. Their daughter, Shirley Miller, began working for them while she was in high school.
“When I got to be a senior in high school, I was going to go to college,” Shirley said. “My dad said ‘you’re not going to leave me now, are you? I need your help.’ I knew some of the business by then. I said ‘ok, I’ll stay and help you.’”
Shirley and her husband, Paul, took over the business in 1973. She ran the business for 58 years before deciding it was her time to pass it along to another family. The problem was, she couldn’t find a buyer. She started to close the store in 2011, having gotten rid of half the inventory when she received a pleasant surprise.
“For three years I prayed that I could sell this
store to a family,” Shirley said. “I couldn’t get any offers on anything. All of a sudden after three years, (Steve Coffman) comes in as I’m closing my business down. We’re having a going-out-of-business sale and he’s following me around all over the room, the back walls, the backroom, everywhere I went. He said, ‘I’m going to buy this store.’ I said, ‘quit pulling my leg, you’re pulling my leg, aren’t ya?’ He said ‘no, I’m not pulling your leg.’ I said, ‘if you say so, but right now I’m in the middle of a sale.’ He followed me everywhere. He wanted to make sure that I knew he was going to buy this store. But it happened.”
Simultaneously, Steve called his son, Jim, sharing about this little shoe store in Beech Grove that was for sale to see if he’d want to buy it. Jim had been searching for a new job and while he couldn’t afford to purchase it at that time, it was an opportunity to bring him back to his Beech Grove hometown.
In 2012 Steve and Sharon Coffman purchased Eckstein Shoe Store, with the plan for two of their children, Jim and Mary Coffman DeVore, to help run it. Later, Jim and his wife, Jennifer purchased the store from them.
mans in the transition, teaching them to cobble and about the behind-the-scenes labor. They continue to offer a helping hand when needed or make visits to the store to this day.
“I’ll never forget the first sale we ever had,” Mary said. “We had a big sale to let people know that we’re still here, we’re still open and everything. My brother and I were taking care of customers. The front door has that buzzer and it just kept going and going. I look over at my brother and think, ‘this is crazy.’”
When the Coffmans purchased the shoe store, there were a lot of vacancies and empty store fronts along Main Street. Six months after they purchased it, the city tore up Main Street to improve the roadway which made for a stressful first year. But business picked up and in 2019, the store celebrated its best year yet.
“During COVID I had a customer call and say, ‘I don’t want to see you guys close. I don’t need shoes but I’m buying a pair of shoes because I want to help keep you open.’ Our customers really value what they get here and the relationships. It means a lot to them.”
— Mary Coffman DeVore
Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened, causing business to slow down drastically.
ber, Promoters Club, Next Stop and our business owners. Our business owners are invested in our community and want to see it succeed.”
Continuing a Dying Art
While browsing through the selection of shoes, Shirley expressed joy that not only is the store in which she poured so many years of her life into still open 12 years after she thought it would close, but operating in a way that brings home nostalgia.
“We were a family shoe store, my dad and I,” Shirley said. “This was a family that took over and that’s what I wanted. I’m so happy. They put the shoe on your foot, just like we did. That makes a big difference in customer satisfaction.”
“It seemed crazy to me,” Jim said. “Why would I want an 88-year-old shoe store? That wasn’t my dream. But it was one of the best decisions I ever made. This is a great business.”
Into the New Era
Shirley and her son, Bob, helped the Coff-
“We have dedicated customers,” Mary said. “They care about the store. During COVID I had a customer call and say, ‘I don’t want to see you guys close. I don’t need shoes but I’m buying a pair of shoes because I want to help keep you open.’ Our customers really value what they get here and the relationships. It means a lot to them.”
Business is not only on the rise for Eckstein Shoe Store but Main Street as well with newer businesses having opened throughout.
“We are becoming a destination again which is exciting,” Jim, who is also president of Next Stop Beech Grove, said. “I think that’s the work of a lot of our nonprofits. The cham-
Eckstein Shoe Store carries SAS shoes, one of the only American-made shoes remaining, and New Balance. When it comes to inventory, Shirley shared that she took pride in carrying three different widths which they still do today. Now, there are many more color options available than the black-and-white options of her day.
There were approximately 100,000 shoe repair shops in the United States in the 1930s, around the time Eckstein Shoe Store opened. Today, there are less than 4,000.
“I think that is what keeps the front door ringing is people can’t find those services anymore,” Jim said. “Even after 100 years, they can still find that service here in Beech Grove. We’ve evolved a little so it’s not just shoes anymore. It’s purses and bags, belts and holsters, luggage, dog leashes. Any repair that’s out there, we’ll try it once.”
(Cover) From left, Jim Coffman, Shirley Miller and Mary Coffman DeVore. | (Left) Jim Coffman, Shirley Miller and Mary Coffman DeVore reminisce while looking at a copy of The Southside Times from 2011. In the article, Miller believed she would be closing the store, but a buyer stepped in soon after. (Photo by Nicole Davis) | (Right) Original owner Bob Kennedy of Eckstein Shoe Store, then R.E. Kennedy Shoe Repairing. (Submitted photo)
A photo showing the location of the shoe store, dated July 4, 1947. (Submitted photo)
Jim Coffman reflects on an article from 2013 in the Southside Business Leader, a product of The Southside Times family. The article was written one year after he purchased the business. (Photo by Nicole Davis)
(Left) Eckstein Shoe Store celebrated its 50th anniversary by thanking customers for their patronage. (Submitted photo) | (Right) From left, Mary Coffman DeVore, Shirley Miller and Jim Coffman share their memories of Eckstein Shoe Store in honor of its 100th anniversary. (Photo by Nicole Davis)
Are 4/20 celebrations influencing youth to use marijuana?
By Jody Boulay
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Indiana. While 4/20 Day is not a widespread celebration as it is in other states, it has an influence on how youth perceive marijuana. It is hard to ignore the influence these celebrations have on youth when celebrities, influencers, and businesses push their products and brands.
4/20 festivities are an opportunity for the cannabis industry to promote the industry and its products, similar to alcohol companies using the Super Bowl or St. Patrick’s Day.
“Parents should be aware of this influence and have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks,” said Marcel Gemme of Addicted.org. Consider the following pointers:
• Short and frequent conversations are more effective than one big talk.
• Listen to their opinions and answer their questions; the conversation
goes both ways.
• Be a reliable source of factual information.
• Show disapproval for marijuana use, but show genuine care about their health, wellness, and success.
• Make your rules and values clear. Avoid lecturing, threatening, or using scare tactics.
• Help them build skills to avoid peer pressure.
• Lead by example; actions speak louder than words.
Small conversations have a real tangible impact on youths’ decisions to use marijuana. Prevention and education efforts go a long way and are an effective approach to preventing drug use altogether.
BUSINESS
Third Century Bancorp releases
earnings for the fourth quarter 2022
Banking - Third Century Bancorp (“Company”), the holding company for Mutual Savings Bank (“Bank”), announced it recorded net income of $536,000 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022, or $0.46 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $634,000 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2021, or $0.54 per basic and diluted share. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, net income decreased $226,000, or 9.65%, to $2.1 million, or $1.83 per basic share and $1.82 per diluted share, as compared to $2.3 million, or $2.00 per basic share and $1.99 per diluted share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021. “I am pleased with the results we are sharing with our shareholders as we close out 2022. This has been a very challenging year for many reasons. The interest rate increases alone created a banking environment not previously experienced by many working in today’s industry,” commented President and CEO David A. Coffey. “ 2022 was a year of taking advantage of opportunities as they presented themselves. We did just that by issuing $10 million in subordinated debt at Third Century Bancorp in early 2022. In
addition, we added quality loan balances on the Mutual Savings Bank balance sheet and purchased an incredibly attractive new location for our Greenwood Branch.” Coffey also added, “Looking ahead, 2023 offers similar economic challenges, but we are looking forward to another year to tell our story which will lead to another successful year for our shareholders.”
Franciscan Health critical care unit team earns award in excellence
Healthcare – Franciscan Health Indianapolis has received the Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes critical care nurses and teams who improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN standards and practices. It marks the second consecutive designation for the hospital’s critical care unit. The Beacon Award for Excellence is based on the hospital’s leadership structures and systems; staff and staff engagement; effective communication; knowledge management and learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome management.
Jody Boulay is a mother of two with a passion for helping others. She currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for Addicted.
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Golf for a cause
UIndy
SBLA holds charity fundraiser for
Christel House
FEATURE
By Todd Travis
With warm weather returning to Indiana comes the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine after a long, cold winter. The Student Leadership Business Academy at UIndy is giving everyone the chance to soak up the sun while helping a good cause.
On April 22, they will hold their annual golf outing to raise money for the local branch of Christel House, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of kids by breaking the cycle of poverty. The Christel House branch in Indy is located 10 minutes from the UIndy campus and they offer K-12 education for students. In addition to offering education, the Christel House focuses on character development, access to healthcare, sports, music, and arts programs, and college and career support.
Founded by the late German-American businesswoman and local philanthropist Christel DeHaan, the Christel House is an international organization with campuses all over the world including India, Jamaica, Mexico and South Africa. In Indianapolis, there are three schools and an adult high school.
“One of our VPs here went to Christel House, and we can see how they are supported and given resources as they navigate their further education here at UIndy,” said Emma
Clark, a junior and VP of business operations at the UIndy SBLA. Clark is also in charge of organizing the golf outing.
The SBLA operates just like a business, where freshmen can volunteer during their first year and then work themselves into different positions such as VP of finance, marketing, etc. Clark initially became interested in the SBLA while attending different business events on campus and ended up signing up to volunteer. She is only in her second year, but she has credits as a junior and will be graduating early. She has been working for months preparing for this big event.
Registration is currently open for the golf outing and sponsorship opportunities are available. Golfers can register on their own or as a foursome. The registration fee of $150 per player includes a round of golf, golf cart, breakfast and lunch, beer, soda, and water, and prizes and giveaways. The event will also include a silent auction, a $5,000 putting contest and a Par 3 hole-in-one car giveaway. Golfers can also purchase mulligan tickets and super tickets to keep things interesting.
Even if you’re not a great golfer, this is a fun opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a fun day outside, and support an organization that is making a difference in so many lives in Indianapolis and the world.
For more information on the event you can visit golf.uindybiz.com.
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(Top) The University of Indianapolis student leaders were able to present a $32,084 check to Bart Peterson, president of Christel House Indianapolis following the tournament last year ( April 2022).
(Bottom) Christel House board member, Fernando Falcon, participated in the tournament with
of his automotive company. (Photos courtesy of Christel House Indianapolis)
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Greenwood announces nearly $4 million in local roadway improvements
Local Roadways – Mayor Mark W. Myers recently announced the city of Greenwood will invest $3.9 million in infrastructure upgrades as part of its annual paving program. The paving program will be split into two contracts. The first contract for $2.4 million will be 100% locally funded. The second contract for $1.5 million will be funded at a 50/50 split with the State of Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program. For more information and updates on city projects, visit greenwood.in.gov.
New lab director appointed director of Franciscan Health laboratories
Healthcare – Anne Chaney, MT, ASCP, has been appointed director of Alverno Clinical Laboratories Services at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. She succeeds longtime director Deb Berner. Chaney most previously served as lab manager and was responsible for staff management and maintaining ongoing competencies in hematology, chemistry, blood bank and testing at both Indianapolis and Mooresville. She has held a variety of roles at Franciscan and Alverno over the years. A Franklin, Ind., resident, she has served as clinical instructor for students training for lab careers at the hospital. She began her service in 1994 after completing the Clinical Laboratory Science Program (formerly the School of Medical Technology). Chaney received her undergraduate degree (with honors) in medical technology) from Ball State University. She is board-certified in medical technology and by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Local agents honored by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Real Estate - Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently honored the following local agents for their outstanding real estate performance in 2022. The following agents were recognized for their sales achievements in 2022, based on gross commission income or units closed. For Weichert, Realtors® - Tralee Properties in Greenwood: Ryan Moriarty - Ambassador Club, Barbara Wineinger - Executive Club and Ann Skinner - Sales Achievement. Weichert, Realtors® - Tralee Properties is an independently owned and operated Weichert® affiliate. For more information, contact Dan Moriarty at (317) 883-3333 or dan@indyrealestate.com.
Kathy Sampson recognized with highest honor awarded by F.C. Tucker Company
Real Estate – F.C. Tucker Company has awarded Kathy Sampson, F.C. Tucker’s Corporate Controller, with its highest honor. Sampson received the Tucker Senior Award, recognizing those who exemplify the high standards and time-honored traditions initiated by the company’s founder, Fred C. Tucker Sr. Kathy Sampson has been with the F.C. Tucker Company since 1995 during which she has seen the company through all aspects of the business, including the partnership with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, while always putting the needs of agents first. As a member of Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church, Sampson participates in Bible study groups and helps with the church’s accounting. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 30 years and her two children, as well as landscaping.
Kathy Sampson. (Submitted photo)
Congrats, Mary! We are so proud of you. Just seems like yesterday you began your freshman year. We know you’re going to make great memories at Indiana University in pursuit of your degree in Exercise Science! Love, mom and dad!
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Early voting dates and locations Marion and Johnson counties
Primary election day is Tuesday, May
2. Registered voters from every precinct may vote at any vote center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Johnson County
Early voting locations, dates and hours are as follows: Johnson County Courthouse: Monday, April 17-Friday, April 21: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 22:
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, April 24-Friday, April 28: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 29: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, May 1: 8:30 a.m. to noon. Greenwood Public Library: Saturday, April 22 and Saturday, April 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, April 26-Friday, April 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Greenwood Village South Retirement Community: Monday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vote centers are handicapped accessible. For questions, please contact the Johnson County Voter Registration office at 317-346-4467. For additional voting locations go to co.johnson.in.us
Marion County
Early voting locations, dates and hours are as follows: Indianapolis City-County
Building: Tuesday, April 4-Monday, May 1. Weekdays, April 4-21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 24-28, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1, 8 a.m. to noon. Weekends: Saturday, April 22, Sunday, April 23, Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Franklin Township Government Center and Perry Township Government Center: weekdays, April 24-29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends, Saturday, April 22, Sunday, April 23, Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To preview your ballot and learn more about candidates on the Marion County Election Board’s Voter Information Portal (VIP) at vote.indy.gov/earlyvoting or the Secretary of State’s website at indianavoters.in.gov
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Reminder about early voting at the Perry Township Government Center
Primary Election - The Perry Township government building will once again be a satellite location for early voting starting Saturday, April 22. The government building is located at 4925 S. Shelby St. behind the fire station at Thompson Road just west of Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. All voters are to access the lower level entrance of the building down a handicap accessible ramp. Dates and hours for voting are Saturday, April 22 through Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any questions regarding voter’s registration must be directed to the Election Board at (317) 327-5100 and not to the Perry Township Government Center.
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Top 10 random things overheard around here
By Torry Stiles
10. “I’ve reached my redneck limit. You gotta go.”
9. “They were just little felonies, not any REALLY big ones.”
8. “I’m not gonna mess with the COVID shot. I’m just gonna get the booster and be done.”
7. “Where’s his baby?”
“With his cousin?”
“Where’s his baby mama?”
“That’s his cousin.”
6. “Why does he have that beard?” “He’s Amish.”
“Was Abe Lincoln Amish?”
5. “Just because you sound like Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t mean you get to use the N word.”
4. “Can I get your keys so I can tow your van?”
“Why do you need the keys?”
“So I can get it out of gear and turn the wheel.”
“OK, but don’t open the door or you’ll let our cats out.”
3. “Didn’t we kick you out of here last time?”
“Yeah, but the guy who kicked me out doesn’t work here anymore so I figured we were good.”
2. “These are tribal tattoos.”
“What tribe are you?”
“I dunno. Somethin’ from Mars Hill.”
1. “I got a car payment now. I gotta stop smoking weed.”
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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you ...
In Glendale, Ariz., cars may not be driven in reverse.
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Every spring, Our Lady of the Greenwood Middle School presents a musical. This year’s choice was Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Students created the set, ran the sound system, operated the lighting, learned the songs and dance routines as well as performing the play. Through their elective classes as well as in after-school rehearsals, they made it all come together to the delight of the student body, family, and friends. (Submitted photos
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BEECH GROVE
Euchre Tournament • Servant’s Heart of Indy’s fundraiser is $20 per person. 50/50 tickets will be sold separately. | When: April 15, 5 p.m. doors open, light dinner 5:30 p.m. and games begin 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: info@servantsheartofindy.org
Community Sale & Craft Fair • The community is welcome to shop, as well as participate by purchasing booth space. | When: April 22, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter.com/springsale
CENTER GROVE
Purse Bingo • Proceeds benefit The Social of Greenwood. Tickets: $35. |When: April 20, 6:30 p.m. | Where: The Barn at Bay Horse Inn, 1468 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. | Info: thesocialofgreenwood.org
Rock the Block • This event is a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a free kids run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music and vendors, so it’s more than just a run/walk event. The Main Street booths open at 7:30 a.m., and the 10K starts at 8:35 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. Entertainment starts at 9:15 a.m. | When: April 22, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Center Grove High School, 2717 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood. | Info: rocktheblockrun.org
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
Spring Play: The Addams Family • Franklin Central High School presents “The Addams Family School Edition.” $15 per ticket. | When: April 13, 14, 15, 7 p.m. and April 15, 2:30 p.m. | Where: Franklin Central High School, 6215 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis. | Info: fc.ftcsc.org/
Marion County Fairgrounds & Church 52’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt • Food trucks, games. Bring your own basket. | When: April 16, 12 - 3 p.m. | Where: Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: marioncountyfair.org/seasonal-events/
FTCSC International Fair • Franklin Central Community School Corporation will host an International Fair featuring booths from around the world, a cultural talent show, folk dance clubs and a parade of nations. | When: April 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Where: Franklin Central Junior High School, 10440 Indian Creek Road, Indianapolis.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Indy Reads Fundraising Breakfast • Indy Reads will host its inaugural fundraising breakfast: Unlocking Our Potential! Attending this fundraising breakfast, as an individual or with an organization, is an opportunity to break bread with people passionate about unlocking the potential of all neighbors through English literacy, High School Equivalency, and workforce certification programs. | When: April 26, 7:30 a.m. | Where: Fountain Square Theatre, 1111 Prospect St., Indianapolis. | Info: giving. indyreads.org
GARFIELD PARK
Central Indiana Orchid Society - Orchid Show • $5/person. This weekend, the Garfield Conservatory will be filled with displays of blooming orchids from across the Midwest. Come check out this annual event presented by the Central Indiana Orchid Society. Orchids will also be available for sale. | When: April 22 and 23. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org
GREENWOOD
Heartstone Crossing • Greenwood VFW Post 5864 presents Heartstone Crossing. $8 at the door. $6 in advance. | When: April 15, 8 - 11 p.m. | Where: 578 Commerce Parkway W. Drive, Greenwood. | Info: greenwoodvfw.com/
Our Lady of the Greenwood Purse Bingo • Tickets are $25 per person and a table of six is $180. Ticket includes 20 games, a dabber, and a door prize ticket. Must be 18 and have a ticket for entry. Proceeds benefit OLG School. | When: April 19, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Moose Lodge, 813 Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. | Info: (317) 881-1300, jmcmanus@ol-g. org
JOHNSON COUNTY
“Springtime Symphonic Serenade” • Greater Greenwood Community Band is performing a concert titled “Springtime Symphonic Serenade.” Blossoming with a powerful presentation of music to motivate with symphonic concert band arrangements, this concert includes complex and uplifting works ranging from
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Frida’s Paleteria y Neveria
Frida’s Paleteria y Neveria is refreshingly different from other ice cream shops, starting with its expansive menu options, including paleteria, a frozen treat made from fresh strawberries and mango or rich creamy ingredients such as chocolate and Sicilian pistachio, as well as horchata, a traditional Mexican drink made with white rice soaked in water, flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with sugar. Then there’s the décor, very popular with children. “Somehow this was so much better than being at a local Mexican ice cream shop (in Mexico),” stated a review on the restaurant’s website. “Tables with the stand being in the shape of a cone, and a few chairs in the shape of soft serve ice cream with sprinkles.” Picky eaters? No worries. “My kids were very happy with the cotton candy and cookies and cream ice cream,” according to another website review. In addition to the variety of sweets, Frida’s serves ramen birria (marinated beef strew cooked with dried chiles), elotes (grilled Mexican street corn) and gazpacho, a
spicy chilled soup with chopped raw vegetables. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. daily. Address: 8511 Madison Ave. #105, Indianapolis, IN 46227. For more information, call (317) 300-1897 or go to orderfridaspaleteriayneveria.com
SPOTLIGHT
Perry Township Schools District Art Show
The 61st Annual Perry Township Schools District Art Show takes place 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 through Friday, April 21 at Perry Meridian High School. Admission is free. The art show is an opportunity for the school’s gifted students to show off their talents. It’s also an opportunity to bring the community together. Depending on weather, the show averages anywhere between 8-12,000 people who stop by to explore the exhibits. During the event, there will be a silent auction we refer to as the “Chair”ity Auction. Beautifully painted chairs are auctioned off for charity that goes toward art related scholarships. There will also be live student artists who will be painting, drawing and creating pottery during the event. And of course, there will be hundreds of exhibits showcasing the art of kindergarten through senior students from all over the district.
Nutella crepes. Dozens of sweet treats are offered from the menu, including many Mexican favorites. (Photo courtesy of Frida’s Paleteria y Neveria)
(Submitted photo)
By Bradley Lane
New movies during the pandemic, and in the absence of movie theaters, were few and far between for movie lovers, and even more rare was the release of good new movies. This is exactly why writer-director Amy Seimetz’s new film She Dies Tomorrow was so refreshing. It was so effective in communicating its themes precisely because, whether intentional or not, the film plays directly into the modern fears associated with living day-to-day in the age of coronavirus.
The conceit of She Dies Tomorrow is explained right in the title; our protagonist Amy, played by Kate Lyn Sheil, gets the overwhelming feeling, the knowledge even, that she will die tomorrow. This viscerally uncomfortable feeling leads her first to excruciatingly deep existential dread, and later to unforeseen clarity on her own perspective.
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classical to marches and folk arrangements including a piece the group performed in Ireland. This concert marks GGCB’s first performance on the Franklin Community High School stage. | When: April 16, 2 - 3 p.m. | Where: Franklin Community High School Auditorium. | Info: greenwoodband.org
PERRY TOWNSHIP
Reverse Raffle Silent Auction • The Beech Grove Band Boosters will hold its annual Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction. Tickets cost $35 per person and this will enter you in the $1,500 raffle. Additional tickets will be sold at the event to win a basket or the 50/50 drawing. | When: April 21, 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Where: 2615 National Ave, Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/ BGbandBoosters
Quilters Guild of Indianapolis South • Program: Ann Ward, creative quilter from Greenwood will be showing her artistic style quilts Trunk Show. The hybrid meeting will be in person and on Zoom. | When: April 27, meet & greet, 10:15 a.m. and meeting, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Friedens United Church of Christ, 8300 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. | Info: quiltguildindy.net.
However, the film builds on this already interesting concept, when Jane, played by Jane Adams, comes to visit Amy and begins to experience the same overwhelming dread that she too will be dead by the next day.
I want to heap praise on this film, but I think it is important to set expectations in this case because the film toes the line between narrative and formless experimentation in ways the average viewer might find challenging or outright frustrating. The underlying reasons for the feelings experienced by the characters in the film are not at all fleshed out in some grand conspiracy and are left mostly ambiguous in the film. Despite this in universe rejection of explicit explanation, it is not difficult to draw compari-
sons to anxieties relating to current events and an individual’s heightened sense of existential dread.
However, the movie is far more concerned with characters’ reactions to these anxieties than their root causes. Throughout the film, Seimetz’s characters all become plagued with the same acute sense of mortality and the film’s central conflict comes about in how each of the different characters deal with that feeling. Some confess deep regrets, others try and get as much done as they can before they die, and a select few cave into despair. They become a reflection of what matters to each of their characters, and as the audience wades deeper into the film, what matters to the viewer.
The one thing made clear
in the script, despite layers of mystery and intrigue, is the utterly meaningless of daily life in the face of the fact that death is an inevitability for each of us. It is an ambitious film that, at its center, is an attempt to deepen the audience’s relationship with their own mortality. And through this narrative framework, the film reveals itself to serve a grand purpose for the viewer, to help to re-evaluate what is, and is not valuable in the lives of each person who watches the film.
She Dies Tomorrow is worth a revisit and available to stream on Hulu and for free on Kanopy now.
Bradley is a Beech Grove High School alumnus and has been enamored by film for as long as he can remember. He recently
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By Curtis Honeycutt
Let’s give these words another try
Do you ever hear yourself use a word or phrase that makes you say, “I am becoming my parents?” It happens to me all the time. The biggest example is when something surprising happens and I blurt out, “Golly!” It sounds like I’m from the blackand-white “Leave It to Beaver” days.
While “golly” is still hanging in there like a loose tooth, I’ve been collecting a list of words that no one uses anymore – but I think they should. Here are some defunct words I think we should make re-funct.
This first word is one that holds a special place in my heart, seeing as I do this action all the time. The word is “latibulate,” which means to hide in a warm corner to escape the harsh conditions of the outside world. I feel like I’ve been latibulating since March 2020.
How about “uglyography”? It’s a 19-century word that means “poor, illeg-
ible handwriting, and bad spelling and grammar.” Doctors are notorious for illegible handwriting, but I feel sorry for people who suffer from all the symptoms of uglyography – in a “bless your heart” kind of way.
We should definitely bring back “snollygoster,” as it has plenty of modern applications. The word means “a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.”
A snollygoster has an unquenchable thirst for power but lacks the competence to fill the shoes of the office he desires. Do you have a snollygoster representing your district?
The word “tarrydiddle” means “pretentious nonsense.” Have you heard a load of tarrydiddle come out of a D.C. snollygoster’s mouth? I’m sure you have. Synonyms for tarrydiddle include flim-flam, poppycock, bunk and balderdash.
Have you ever suffered from “apanthropy”? I certainly have. After all, apanthropy is the aversion to human company. It’s the desire to be by yourself. Since I have three
kids and a dog, my apanthropy will never be satisfied.
I love this next one: hufty-tufty. I’m not sure if it ever took off in popular usage, but this late 16th-century word means “swaggering or bragging.” Hufty-tufty can be used as a noun or an adjective. If you’re ever playing a pick-up game of basketball at your local YMCA and you want to talk trash to your opponent, you can say something like, “Look at you over there feeling all hufty-tufty; you don’t have the skills to back it up.”
Are there any words you want to bring back from dictionaries past, or do you think this is all a bunch of tarrydiddle?
Curtis Honeycutt is a syndicated humor columnist and treasurer of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He is the author of Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life. Find more at curtishoneycutt.com.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwood Chic-fil-A team member awarded $25,000 scholarship
Supporting Education - As part of the Remarkable Futures Scholarship program, Chickfil-A team member and rising IUPIU freshman Natalie Cramer has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship. Cramer works at Chick fil-A Greenwood. For the past three years, she’s been an overseas missionary working in Papua New Guinea and Australia, where she developed a passion for helping coffee farmers. Her goal is to obtain a business degree to work in the fair-trade industry. Chick-fil-A, Inc. recently awarded more than $25 million in scholarships, investing in higher education for more than 13,000 restaurant team members and 13 community service-minded students across the U.S. and Canada. This year, Chick-fil-A celebrates the 50th anniversary of its scholarship giving, which has helped restaurant team members pursue academic goals and further their career opportunities since 1973.
Natalie Cramer is awarded her scholarship. (Submitted photo)
PERRY TOWNSHIP MARKETPLACE
AROUND TOWN
Merchandise like this chandelier will be for sale April 28 and 29. (Submitted photo)
University of Indianapolis announces Dr. Tanuja Singh as University’s 10th President
Higher Education — The University of Indianapolis announced the Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the selection of Tanuja Singh, DBA, MBA, M.Sc., as the University’s 10th president after a comprehensive global search process. Dr. Singh will assume the role on July 1, 2023. Singh currently serves as the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Loyola University New Orleans. Previously, she served at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, where she was the dean of the Greehey School of Business at St. Mary’s University for 11 years. She also served in various roles including department chair and professor of marketing at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., for 13 years. Dr. Singh earned her doctorate in business administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill., an MBA from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mo., and a M.Sc. in Physics from University of Allahabad in India.
Perry Meridian High School earns early college re-endorsement
Christel House Indianapolis to host sale from estate of Christel DeHaan
Supporting Local Programs - Christel House Indianapolis will host a sale of items from the late Christel DeHaan's estate on Friday, April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Hundreds of items will be available. The sale will be held at Christel House Manual, located at 2405 Madison Ave., Indianapolis – enter at Door 29. Checks or cash accepted. All proceeds from the sale will benefit programs and services for students of Christel House Indianapolis. Christel House Indianapolis (CHINDY) today operates four charter schools in Indianapolis - Christel House Academy South, serving students in grades K-12; Christel House Academy West serving grades K-8, Christel House Watanabe High School located at the Christel House at Manual campus and Christel House DORS, an adult high school with locations at our South, West and at Ivy Tech downtown locations. Through the Christel House College & Careers program, Christel House Indianapolis continues to support its graduates through post-secondary education and job placement. For more information, visit chindy.org.
College Prep - The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the re-endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Perry Meridian High School in Marion County for the second time. The Early College at Perry Meridian High School is designated as highly effective in implementing with fidelity the Eight Core Principles of Early College. Perry Meridian’s program began in 2014 when the school started strengthening its slate of dual credit offerings. The program was endorsed by CELL in 2019-2020, and in 2022 graduated 26 students who earned associate degrees from Vincennes University and another 32 students who earned the Indiana College Core, 30 hours of general education courses that fulfill the freshman year requirements at all public universities and colleges in Indiana. The Early College high school model creates small schools that are designed to give students jumpstarts for the rest of their lives. Students can earn both high school diplomas and up to two years of credit toward bachelor’s or associate degrees. While open to all students, Early College programs specifically serve low-income young people, first-generation college students, English language learners, and students of color – all statistically underrepresented in higher education. For more information visit cell. uindy.edu.
UPCOMING PERRY TOWNSHIP MEETINGS & EVENTS
Bilingual Music, Movement, and Storytelling - with Tharp-Perrin Gindhart Artists • Preschoolers: See storytelling come to life with creative body poses and live music inspired by nature and animals. | When: April 19: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | Where: West Perry Branch library, 6650 S. Harding St., Indianapolis. | Info: indypl. org
The 61st Annual Perry Township Schools District Art Show • Admission is free. There will be hundreds of exhibits showcasing the art of kindergarten through senior students from all over the district. During the event, there will be a silent auction we refer to as the “Chair”ity Auction. Beautifully painted chairs are auctioned off for charity that goes toward art related scholarships. There will also be live student artists who will be painting, drawing and creating pottery during the event. | When:
April 20 and 21, 6 - 8 p.m. | Where: Perry Meridian High School.
Reverse Raffle Silent Auction • The Beech Grove Band Boosters will hold its annual Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction. Tickets cost $35 per person and this will enter you in the $1,500 raffle. Additional tickets will be sold at the event to win a basket or the 50/50 drawing. | When: April 21, 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Where: 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/ BGbandBoosters
Quilters Guild of Indianapolis South • Program: Ann Ward, creative quilter from Greenwood will be showing her artistic style quilts Trunk Show. The hybrid meeting will be in person and on Zoom. | When: April 27, meet & greet, 10:15 a.m. and meeting, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Friedens United Church of Christ, 8300
S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. | Info: quiltguildindy.net.
Family Learning Series: - STEM and Literacy Activities at Home • Adults: Want to enhance learning at home? Join us as Child Care Resource & Referral Network shares play-based STEM and literacy activities for young children.| When: April 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.| Where: Southport Branch library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: indypl.org
Swing for Education • Registration is open for the 29th Annual Golf Charity Outing to raise funds for Perry Township Education Foundation’s mission! The registration includes a day of golf, closest to the pin and longest drive contest, lunch, drinks, and lots of fun. | When: May 31, 11 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. shotgun start. | Where: The Legends in Franklin. | Info: PTEF.org.
Dr. Tanuja Singh. (Submitted photo)
Helen Louise Austin
Helen Louise Austin, 97, Indianapolis, died April 7, 2023. Survivors: daughter, Jo Rita Morrow; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Johnny, sister, Bertha. Preceded in death: husband, Gordon; brothers, James, Dennis, Arthur; sisters, Lucille, Virginia, Violet. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. service, Friday, April 14, G. H. Herrmann Greenwood.
Elizabeth “Libby” A. Bales
Elizabeth “Libby” A. Bales, Indianapolis, died March 26, 2023. Survivors: children, Amanda and Susan (Richard) Strickland; Jeff (Trish) and David; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; siblings, Pamela (Steve), Christina, Sandy and Mike (Kate), Rick (Laura), Kevin (Lisa) and Ian. Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Indianapolis.
Roy Tilden “RT” Batts, Jr.
Roy Tilden “RT” Batts, Jr., 60, Indianapolis, died April 5, 2023. Born Sept. 14, 1962, Paducah, Ky., to Roy Tilden Batts (deceased) and Edna (Lowe) Harris (survives). Other survivors: mother, Edna Harris; daughters, Hollie and Courtney Batts; four grandchildren; brothers, Carey Dean, Darrell L. Batts; extended family. G. H. Herrmann.
Judith A. Browning
Judith A. Browning, 82, Bargersville, died April 3, 2023. Survivors: brother, Gene (Toni) Browning; nephew, Kyle (Angie) Browning; niece, Kristi (Gary) Nolker; great-nephew, Jared (Gabbey) Nolker, two great-nieces, Shelbi (Dakota) Burke and Taylor Browning; one great-great-nephew; two great-great-nieces. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Edward Leo Early
Edward Leo Early, 87, Beech Grove, died April 4, 2023. Arrangements handled by Little & Sons, Beech Grove. Mass at Holy Name at a later date.
Ronald William Fisher
Ronald William Fisher, 66, Indianapolis, died April 5, 2023. Survivors: wife, Susan; son, Aaron; daughters, Lauren Fisher and Nicole (Brandon) Landes; four grandchildren; mother, Ruth; and four siblings. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Celebration of life service, Thursday, April 13, The Creek, 6430 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis. G. H. Herrmann.
Peggy Jo Thompson Frazier
Peggy Jo Thompson Frazier, 70, Indianapolis, died March 31, 2023. Survivors: sisters, Nandy (Ed) Snoddy, Mary Thompson and Shirley (Steve) Hicks; two daughters, Jennifer (Roger) Fults and Julie (Matt) Knight; five grandchildren; stepchildren, Dean Frazier and Denise Jones; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death: husband, David Frazier. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Linda Ruth Gilkison
Linda Ruth Gilkison, 81, Indianapolis, died April 7, 2023. Survivors: husband, Richard L. Gilkison; children, Anthony (Jody) Gilkison; Amy (Matt) Shockley, Anne (Paul) Griese; grandchildren, Jake, Josh, Jordan, Grace, Sam, Olivia, Louis and Violet; siblings, Dave Closser, Louise Frieden and John Closser. G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home.
Mary Ann Haun
Mary Ann Haun, 90, died April 1, 2023. Survivors: husband, Jack; children, Mark (Dianna) Haun and Deborah Robinson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Rigby (Skip); brother-in-law, Steve (Dianna)
Haun; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death: parents, William and Edith Schmoll; infant sister. Forest Lawn.
Tina Belle Johnson
Tina Belle Johnson, 80, died March 29, 2023. Survivors: children, Teresa (John) Morton; Barbara “Darlene” (Albert) Perry; Anthony (Leanne) Lake; Jeffery (Wendy) Brake; Nicholas Lake; siblings, Barbara Spears; Ronald Brake, Deborah Copass, Sarah Strykowski, Charlie Brake Jr. Service: April 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Little & Sons, Beech Grove.
Adam Christopher Johnson Jr.
Adam Christopher Johnson Jr., 20, died April 3, 2023. Survivors: grammy, Donna Johnson; uncle, Joseph Johnson; grandpa, George Johnson; grandma, Brenda Johnson. Norman F. Chance Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 504 National Ave., Indianapolis.
Everett G. Keen
Everett G. Keen, 71, Indianapolis, died March 29, 2023. Survivors: children, Jessica Keen, Everett Glenn Keen II, Don, Keen; six grandchildren; three great-grandkids; siblings, Arvine and Brian Keen, Shanon Hoskins, Shawn Bowling. Preceded in death: siblings, Ernie, Donald, Ronnie Keen; Phoebe Curtis and Robin Chastain. Private services. G.H. Herrmann.
Raymond Charles Lindley
Raymond “Ray” Charles Lindley, 90, died March 31, 2023. Survivors: daughters, Brenda Lindley, Karen Lindley (Kathie), grandson, Austin Russell; sister, Doris Janneck; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death: first wife, Corinne Tapscott Lindley; sisters, Alice Barnett, Virginia Woolwine; brothers, Gilbert and Edward Lindley; second wife, Norma. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Gladys Marie McCollom
Gladys Marie McCollom, 86, Greenwood, died April 5, 2023. Survivors: daughters, Shanda, Mary Beth, Sarah, Kimberly; son, Tommy; “granddog” Kensey; 10 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; extended family. Preceded in death: husband, William; sisters, Sandra and Cecelia; brother, Francis “Joe.” Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. service, Thursday, April 13, Forest Lawn.
William E. Pickard
William “Bill” Pickard, 91, Greenwood, died April 5, 2023. Survivors: sons, Brian, Michael; daughters, Suzanne, Deborah; three grandchildren. Preceded in death: wife, Bonnie; son, Dr. Dan Pickard. Visitation: April 19, 3:30-6:30 p.m., G.H Hermann Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m., April 20, St. Barnabas Catholic Church.
Robert (Bob) Stockton
Robert (Bob) Stockton, 93, Alberta, Canada, died Dec. 18, 2022. Survivors: wife, Carole; three sons, Ken (Cally), Steve (Chari) and Glenn (Jeannette); and five grandchildren. Preceded in death: brother, Sam; sister, Jane. Visitation: 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m., service, Thursday, April 20, Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St., Greenwood, IN 46142.
Mary Emma Storey
Mary Emma Storey, 93, died March 30, 2023. Survivors: children, Mark (Nancy), Peggy Obergfell, Matt (Janice), Joe (Claudia); brother, Jason Settles; 18 grandchildren; 43 greatgrandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death: son, Dan (Wanda); brother, Patrick. Visitation: May 12, 10 a.m. to noon Mass. Holy Name Catholic Church. Little & Sons.
Arthur “Art” Eugene Swatts
Arthur “Art” Eugene Swatts, 81, Indianapolis, died April 4, 2023. Survivors: wife, Bobbi; children, Pam Jenkins, Cheryl Boarman, Joyce Kessel and Steve Swatts; seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; brother, Ron; stepbrother, Neely V. Russell Jr.; stepsister, Ednette (Mark) Slocum. Preceded in death: sister, Sharon Merrit. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
James “Jim” L. Tyree
James “Jim” L. Tyree, 76, Indianapolis, died April 8, 2023. Survivors: wife, Debra; siblings, Alice Jean, Rita Joan, Richard Steven (Marci); nieces and nephew, Emily and Katie Tedder, Austin Tyree. Visitation: Thursday, April 13, 3-7 p.m., Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service: Friday, April 14, funeral home.
Philip E. Wilson
Philip E. Wilson, 75, Indianapolis, died Oct. 12, 2022. Survivors: children, Scott, Lori; grandchildren, Kayla, Gavin; brother, Jim; sisters, Diane and Deborah. Preceded in death: wife, Linda L. Wilson; sister, Patricia Wilson. Memorial service: 3:45-4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, Harry Cooler Conference Center, 944 Fry Road, Greenwood. G.H. Herrmann.
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Proclaiming Christ because we care. | Pastor
John C. Jones II | Sunday worship 10:45am. | Sunday school 9:30am
✞ SPIRITUALIST
The Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis
• 3020 S. Meridian St. Ste. E & F, Indianapolis 46217. | Sun.: 6:30 p.m. | TSCOI.org.
✞ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
St. John’s United Church of Christ • 7031
S. East St., Indpls (U.S. 31, Southport Road). | Ph: (317) 881-2353. | Sunday Worship: 10:30a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30a.m.
✞ UNITED METHODIST
Edgewood United Methodist • 1820 E. Epler Ave. | Ph: (317) 784-6086. | Rev. Kevin Davis. | Sun. Worship: 9 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. | edgewoodumc-indy. org. | “The Church for The Next 100 Years.” | We are on
• 405 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107 | (317) 786-8522 | In Person on Sundays at 10:30 or Zoom, same time: 121 813 648
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
MATTHEW 12:36
He Arose! We celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior this past Sunday as the season of Lent ended. During Lent we retraced Jesus’s steps through the wilderness as he was tempted by Satan. Jesus resisted each temptation by remaining obedient to God’s word. Knowing Jesus was hungry, Satan tempted Him to turn stone to bread. Jesus responded that man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Jesus reminds us of the power of God’s word against the schemes of Satan. On the other hand, the devil rejoices when we choose words that are careless or hurtful. Recently it became painfully obvious to me that the devil is quick to test me to see if I am truly practicing what I preach. If I preach about loving the unlovable, immediately afterward I am confronted by
the most unlovable people. When I preached on the dangers of false prophets, immediately after the sermon I had false accusations levied against me. It became such a predictable pattern that last week I jokingly told the congregation I felt moved to preach on the dangers associated with receiving unexpected riches! We had a good laugh. The next day I received a beautiful card in the mail from a lady who no longer attends our worship services that read, “God told me to give this to you to do with as you are moved by the Holy Spirit to do.” It is for the amount of $1,000! Be reminded that both God and Satan are listening to every word that comes out of our mouths!
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Pastor Dan Bailey is the chair of the Mayor’s Faith Based Round Table for the City of Beech Grove, who believes in its mission statement to “Strengthen the Community with Christ’s Love.” He is a lifelong resident of Southside with his wife, four children and five grandchildren. He has also been a criminal investigator for the last 30-plus years for the Public Defender Agency.
Beech Grove
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PUBLIC NOTICE AUCTION OF PROPERTY BY Nick’s Packing And Storage LLC.
Public auction of personal property including household goods, furniture, non-perishables, belonging to the following persons: Nakita Turner-Lee, Anthony Johnson, Melissa Watson, Shakeigha Jefferson, Damon Thompson, Luce Juliana Louyindoula, Cody Walker, Shyanna Jones on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM. The location for the auction is:
Mike Heimel Auction Services 59 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107. PURUSANT TO IC 32-31-4-4, IC 32-31-4-5, IC 26-1-7-210(B)(5)
Garage Sale
Perry Township
Estate sale, Saturday 9am4pm, rain or shine. 5510 Rahke Rd., west of 135 off Edgewood or Epler. Living room and bedroom furniture, 42” TV, 12 turkey decoys, drumset, kids toys, clothes, boys bike, 83-pc wedding cake tiers and pillars, motorcycle jacket, household items. Much more inside the home.
Beech Grove Senior Citizens Rummage Sale. Friday and Saturday April 21st & 22nd, 9am-3pm. 602 Main Street, Beech Grove. Every
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Franklin College Theatre Department to host a festival of short plays
Performing Arts – The Franklin College Theatre Department will present a collection of four short plays at 8 p.m. beginning Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. The performances will be in Théâtre Margot in the Johnson Center for Fine Arts, located at the corner of Branigin Boulevard, and Grizzly Drive.Students enrolled in the Directing II class will take center stage for their final class project as directors and actors. This promises to be an eclectic mix of styles and genres with something to entertain everyone. Audience discretion is advised. The four short plays include: “The Chocolate Affair,” “After the Beep,” “I’m Not Stupid and Matterhorn.” Cast members of “The Chocolate Affair” include Laura Sickmeier, of Greenwood, as Mr. Goodbar. Cast members of “After the Beep,” written by Seth Kramer and to be directed by Franklin College student Nate Irskens of Greenwood, include Grace Allen, of Greenwood, as Lynn; Tyler Lehner, of Greenwood,
as Scott; and Laura Sickmeier, of Greenwood, as Bianca. Cast members of “I’m Not Stupid: include Tyler Lehner, of Greenwood, as Roger. Cast members of “Matterhorn” include Grace Allen, of Greenwood, as Arleen. Tickets are $12 general admission. Reservations can be made by email at tickets@FranklinCollege.edu or by phone at (317) 738-8029 or (800) 852-0232, ext. 8029. The box office opens one hour before the performance.
Local students earn Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech
Academic Honors - Local students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2022 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. Included: Jacob Miller of Greenwood (46142) and Carina Oza of Greenwood (46143). For more information, visit gatech.edu.
