The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) was recently presented the Stone of Hope Award by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission at the ICRF Conference Luncheon. The Stone of Hope Award is given to an organization that shows resilience during challenging times while also breaking down barriers and working to improve the lives of all people, inspiring others to persevere and working toward building a future where everyone has access to equal opportunities.
Franciscan radiation oncologist retires after 45-year career
Radiation Oncologist Peter Garrett, MD, recently joined colleagues at Franciscan Health Cancer Center Indianapolis to celebrate his retirement. Dr. Garrett led Franciscan’s cancer program in Central Indiana for the last two decades. A native of Ottawa, Canada, Garrett moved to Indianapolis after serving at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Prior to joining Franciscan, Garrett worked with Methodist Hospital in Indy. ss-times.com/franciscan-radiation-oncologist-retires-after-45-year-career
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The Stone of Hope Award was recently presented to BACI at the Crown Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station. (Submitted photo)
Peter Garrett, MD, retired radiation oncologist with Franciscan Health, pictured with his family. (Submitted photo)
Southside construction update
Smith Valley Road interchange at I-69 to open in stages
Compiled by Nicole Davis
With the I-69 project still in full swing and many more projects to come, we’re offering a weekly update during the 2023 construction season! As always, be mindful of our construction workers and drive safely!
• I-465: The second half of the directional I-465 closure on the city’s southwest side is scheduled to begin on July 7.
• I-69 Indianapolis: Paving activities are scheduled later this week on Southport Road west of S.R. 37 to complete the tie in from the new Southport Road alignment to the existing roadway.
• I-69 Johnson County: Like others on the I-69 Finish Line corridor, the Smith Valley Road interchange will open in stages. When the new overpass bridge opens in mid-July, the southbound off and on ramps to S.R.
37 will open as well. Because of the current mainline configuration, the northbound ramp tie-ins won’t be completed until later this year. For northbound motorists on S.R. 37, paving activities have picked up in Morgan and Johnson counties. The last of the new concrete pavement has been placed between Smith Valley Road and S.R. 144, and crews anticipate switching southbound traffic onto permanent driving surface after the July 4th holiday weekend.
FACES OF FREEDOM
Two Southside veterans recall surprises and personal growth while serving in the U.S. Navy
By Sherri Coner
The Southside Times is recognizing two honorable and loyal Navy veterans in our Faces of Freedom issue – Sandy Marion and Barry Whetstine. On Independence Day, please take a moment to remember those who are fighting or have fought for our country and thank those who currently serve or veterans for their service.
Barry Whetstine
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“I was recruited to the Nuclear Submarine Program,” he said. “And I went to school and studied 55 to 60 hours every week for three years.”
Whestine has very few photos of himself as a young soldier in uniform.
At the time, the Navy prioritized a quiet and unassuming presence in various locations where work was being conducted in nuclear plants.
“We lived in towns but didn’t wear our uniforms,” Whetstine said. “A lot of times people in the town weren’t even aware of a nuclear plant being in their area. That was a real intense thing.”
As Whetstine learned and perfected new skills, he found himself boarding a submarine in Charleston, with 110 other men.
“It was a nuclear-powered mission submarine,” Whetstine said. “That meant half of the crew was working on the engineering aspect and the other half was in navigation.”
Long 18-hour shifts were being worked under that water, Whetstine said.
“Along with the regular work we were taught to do, we had drills and training and maintenance work to do on the sub. If you didn’t have anything else to do, you took a nap.”
As Whetstine moved up in rank, he was stationed in different areas of the country.
“I was stationed in Hawaii for a year,” he said. “But I only spent a total of two months on the land there.”
From Hawaii, the Navy sent Whetstine to Norfolk, Va.
The new assignment was a bit of a letdown until Whetstine noticed the pretty young woman across the street from where he would be living for a while.
Her name was Beverly. She didn’t seem bothered at all by her beau’s odd schedule.
When the year passed and it was time for Whetstine to move on again, he asked Beverly if she might want to join him on this confidential journey.
She said “yes,” and they were married in 1974.
Next month, the Whetstines celebrate 50 years of bliss.
“I was gone 60% to 70% of the time,” Whetstine said. “I tell people we have been married for 50 years but we have only lived together for about 25% of the time.”
Looking back, Whetstine knows the sacrifices and strength that Beverly gave to the marriage.
She left family and friends in Virginia and was solely responsible for home maintenance, schooling and medical needs of their children, servicing the family vehicles and so much more.
“Beverly managed by herself,” Whetstine said.
Thirteen years in, Whetstine pursued undergraduate degrees in engineering and nuclear science.
From there, he earned a master’s degree in industrial management.
“Then I was sent back to the sea for four years,” Whetstone said.
This time the secretive mission was significantly elevated.
“It’s like a spy ship,” he said of the craft. “We were going places you’ve never heard of and doing things you probably wouldn't believe.”
Sandy Marion
As Sandy Marion’s senior year of high school rushed toward graduation in 1969, she and a couple of high school friends decided to join the Navy.
“My daddy took it a little hard,” Marion said.
This petite young woman insisted that she was ready to leave home.
Privately, she also hoped for at least a little bit of adventure.
From her home state of Michigan, Marion was off to Bainbridge, Md. to complete several weeks of not-fun-at-all basic training.
“In boot camp, I was the American flag carrier,” she said. “I was a little short thing, marching and carrying that flag. I did it, though.”
From there, Marion was stationed in Pensacola, Fla. where she shared a crowded space on base with two other women.
“All the girls were good,” she said.
After six months, each of the women had the opportunity to live alone.
However, just because women finally earned privacy, they were not exempt from “the white glove test,” Marion said with a laugh. “If anything is out of place, you got to redo it all.”
After undergoing secretarial training, Marion was to serve as the secretary for six Naval officers.
“Some of them were good,” she said.
When Marion was 20, fell in love with 22-year-old Jerry.
“His family had moved from California to Tampa, (Fla.) and he joined the Navy,” she said.
After dating for two years, they were married.
Then Marion discovered that she was pregnant.
At the same time, her young husband learned that he was shipping out for Vietnam.
“I left the Navy, since I was pregnant,” Marion said. “He went to Vietnam, and I went home to Michigan.”
While her husband served nearly a year in Vietnam, Marion gave birth to a daughter she named Carolyn, surrounded by her family.
When Jerry returned from the war, Marion and the baby traveled from Michigan back to Florida where the three of them finally lived as a family.
A son named Brian was also added to the family.
After a few more years, the marriage ended.
Though both of her children remain in Florida, Marion remarried in 2008 and moved to New Whiteland.
Her husband, Bill Marion, has a lot of family in Indiana.
Also, Indiana is much closer to her family in Michigan, Marion said.
As a young, immature girl when she joined the Navy, learning important life lessons through that experience was important in her life.
“They taught us respect and to work hard at everything we did,” Marion said. “The Navy helped me to that.”
Being the children of a mother who served in the Navy wasn’t exactly fun for Carolyn and Brian, though.
“They used to say, ‘Mom, you are so perfect, always saying ‘clean this and clean that,’” Marion said with a laugh. “That’s the Navy.”
Cover Photo: Whetstine retiring in 1984 after 20 years of service. (Submitted photo)
Sandy Marion enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in 1969. (Submitted photo)
Standing barely 5 foot tall, a requirement for enlisting in the Navy, Sandy Marion carried the American flag during all ceremonies and other activities during boot camp in Bainbridge, Md. Pictured here, she is the lead person in the second row. (Photo by Sheri Coner)
Barry and Betty Whetstine married in 1974. (Submitted photo)
Neighborhood Ladies
Southside retiree forms new group of friends after Covid isolation
By Sherri Coner
While quarantined to avoid Covid, Sheryl Ginaven of the Southside daydreamed again about visiting her favorite local shops and choosing different area eateries for meals.
She also thought about meeting new people.
Surely other women were as starved for face-to-face interaction as she was.
As Ginaven focused on exactly how to cultivate new friendships after leaving the workforce, she mixed that idea with sharing meals and discovered a post-retirement mission.
By the time Covid restrictions were lifted, Ginaven had a plan in place.
She posted on social media about her idea, a friendly social group she calls Neighborhood Ladies.
She invited women to enjoy one monthly luncheon as well as a monthly dinner.
She collected email addresses of interested women and started a newsletter.
“We have more than 100 women who get the newsletter,” Ginaven said. “We have between 30 and more than 40 who come to the lunches.”
The majority of the women in Neighborhood Ladies reside on the Southside and in Greenwood.
The majority are retired.
Some have lost close friends.
Most are grandmothers.
Several are divorced.
Several are widowed.
The rest are married.
All of them love to laugh and talk.
“We had 14 ladies attend the first lunch,” Ginaven said of July 2021, the first Nextdoor Ladies’ gathering.
“At the next lunch, the idea just exploded,” Southsider Judy Carnine said of attendance.
“After Covid, we were all ready to get out of the house,” Ginaven said with a grin.
“Women need other women.”
Initially, Sue Ryan of Wanamaker was drawn to the idea of occasionally lunching with other women her age.
In the months since joining the group, several new friends have come into Ryan’s life.
She has also joined a book club, started by another Neighborhood Lady.
Since joining the group nearly two years ago, Shelly Heal of the Southside still sticks with her plan. As she walks into the designated restaurant of the month, Heal waves at familiar members but looks for an empty chair by new faces.
“I always sit with different people,” Heal said of her tried-and-true approach for getting to know everyone in the ever-growing group.
A group of 10 movie-loving women attend a matinee or evening movie together.
Others have formed Bible study groups and prayer groups.
A few of the ladies attend church services with their new friends.
“I have never had friends like these ladies in my life.”
– Carolyn Beckart
Some women discovered they live only a few streets from each other while others live even closer.
Discovering women who share common interests has led to smaller groups of Neighborhood Ladies.
Some of the women enjoy evening telephone conversations with one another or they get together to walk or share crafts.
“I was alone until Sheryl started this,” said Southsider Kim Hook, who joined a year ago.
“I never miss one of these lunches now. I have met the most impressive, wonderful, loving women in this group.”
As a Southside member since the beginning, tears flooded Carolyn Beckart’s eyes as she struggled to explain what she found by joining Neighborhood Ladies.
When Beckart underwent surgery, several friends in the group showed up for her like they do for so many others.
Members drive each other to doctor
appointments and check on one another during illnesses. They speak honestly in smaller friend groups about personal issues.
In an unconditional way, they care for and trust each other.
There’s also plenty of laughter.
“I have never had friends like these ladies in my life,” Beckart said. “I love these women. I could never do enough to deserve them.”
As Ginaven requested the attention of nearly 40 Nextdoor Ladies recently dining in a Southside restaurant, she introduced Chuck Holzer, the only man to ever attend one of their lunches.
“Pat cherished these lunches with all of you,” said Holzer, who recently lost his wife of nearly 50 years to cancer. “I wanted to thank all of you for the support you gave her.”
For more information on Neighborhood Ladies, visit the Franklin Township Chatter group on Facebook.
During a recent Neighborhood Ladies lunch at the Ale Emporium, founder Sheryl Ginaven of the Southside spoke about the monthly newsletter before introducing Chuck Holzer, who wanted to thank the members for how supportive they were to his wife, Pat, who recently succumbed to cancer. (Photo by Sherri Coner)
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Rothrock named Gatorade Indiana Player of the Year
Athletics - In the 38th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade announced Keagan Rothrock of Roncalli High School as its 2022-23 Gatorade Softball Player of the Year for the state of Indiana. Last season, she was named Gatorade National Player of the Year and has been recognized with the state award for three consecutive seasons. This award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Rothrock as one of the nation’s best high school softball players. Rochrock, who just completed her senior season, helped lead the Royals to a record of 31-4 on the season and the program’s third straight Class 4A State Championship appearance. In 167 innings pitched, she struck out 334 batters and walked only 32, allowing just 63 hits and 12 earned runs. She finished the season with a 25-2 record and a .50 ERA, with 16 shutouts and seven no-hitters. At the plate, she hit .490 and lead the team in home runs (9) and doubles (11). She graduates as the Roncalli career record holder for home runs, wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, no-hitters, perfect games and shutouts.
ON CAMPUS
Dean's, president's lists students named for UA Spring 2023 term
Academics - A total of 12,487 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools. Southside residents include: Sydney Clements of Greenwood was named to the dean’s list; Grace Rau of Greenwood was named to the presidents list; Carter Reynolds of Greenwood was named to the presidents list; Samuel Burgess of Indianapolis was named to the dean’s list; Connor Grant of Indianapolis was named to the dean’s list; Ali Miller of Indianapolis was named to the presidents list.
AROUND TOWN
Surgeon
Scott Dolejs Joins Franciscan
Physician Network in Indianapolis and Mooresville
Healthcare - Scott Dolejs, MD, has joined Franciscan Physician Network as a colon and rectal surgeon at Franciscan Physician Network’s Indiana Colon and Rectal Specialists in Indianapolis and Mooresville. Dr. Dolejs is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in Madison, Wis. He gained residency training in surgery at Indiana University and fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon and Rectal Specialists, Indiana University. Board certified in colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Dolejs specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum with an emphasis on screening for colon cancer, the surgical management of colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Franciscan Physician Network’s Indiana Colon and Rectal Specialists offices are located at 5225 E. Stop 11 Road, Suite 250, in Indianapolis and 1215 Hadley Road, Suite 201, in Mooresville. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dolejs, at the Indianapolis location, call (317) 528-2270.
MORGAN COUNTY FAIR
BENEFIT CONCERT
Thursday, July 13th, 6:00pm
Scott Dolejs. (Submitted photo)
Keagan Rothrock. (Submitted photo)
Eskenazi Health encourages the public to take special precautions this Fourth of July
By Brett Hartman, D.O., medical director Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health
One of America’s favorite pastimes during traditional Fourth of July holiday celebrations is individuals lighting fireworks at home. That activity brings enjoyment to many of us during this fun and exciting time of the year, but as the most American of holidays draws closer, it’s wise to be aware of the potential dangers associated with neglecting to leave all fireworks usage to the professionals.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks account for nearly 12,000 injuries each year in the United States. Nearly all of those injuries are burns, which often result from improper use of sparklers and other legal and illegal fireworks. Those injuries usually involve the hands, face, eyes, arms and legs.
Many injuries caused by at-home fireworks could be avoided or minimized by following some simple safety measures, and the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health does all it can during each Fourth of July fireworks season to educate the public about proper burn prevention procedures.
Burn prevention is an integral part of the education services our burn center provides for the community, and unfortunately, many of the burns we see each year may be avoided with the appropriate knowledge.
While we always insist that people leave fireworks to the professionals, if you choose to use fireworks on your own, it is important to take some special precautions. Here are some helpful safety tips for you to consider:
• Never re-light a "dud" firework (have a bucket of water nearby)
• Never build or experiment with homemade fireworks
• Make sure only adults handle fireworks
• Give children glow-in-thedark wands and noise makers instead of sparklers
• Read and follow all instructions
• Have water close by to douse a fire if necessary
• Check with local police and fire departments to see what can legally be discharged in your area
In the unfortunate event that an incident occurs, it is important to respond to the situation immediately. If clothing catches on fire, the best way to put out the fire is to “stop, drop and roll.” Once the fire is extinguished, the clothes from the area of the burn should be removed, and any burned skin should be cooled for five to 10 minutes. The burned area should then be wrapped in a clean, dry dressing or warm blanket. As with any medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Remember, no firework is truly safe for people to light themselves at home. Even fireworks that may seem harmless have potential to cause serious injury. The best advice we can give you when it comes to fireworks is to stay far away from them.
Brett Hartman, D.O. (Submitted photo)
Thank you for your 20 years To our favorite veteran & patriot, we are so proud of all you have done & continue to do for our family & your service to our country. All our love, Darnella, Dawn, Rissa, Kelly & Lee
Celebrating Educators In All Southside Schools!
Compiled by Nicole Davis
Do you know an educator that deserves to be recognized?
Please email their name, grade or subject they teach, school name and reason(s) for nomination to nicole@icontimes.com. Congratulations to this month’s nominated educator of the month: Brad LaMar, Beech Grove Middle School.
Southside Educator OF THE Month
Brad LaMar
SCIENCE TEACHER, BEECH GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Beech Grove Middle School Educator, Brad LaMar, is doing big things! Not only is his new book, “Angler Island: The Crystal Cavern” coming out in the next couple of months, but he is also considered an "industry leader" according to Who's Who in America! Read about it at whoswhoindustryleaders. com/2023/06/brad-lamar/. He will also be spotlighted in an upcoming televised interview. We’ll be on the lookout for more from this inspiring educator!
ON CAMPUS
Franklin College honors
2023 graduates
College Grads - Franklin College’s 2023 Commencement took place on Saturday, May 20, on the Franklin College campus. The event was also live-streamed on the college’s website. The top five majors of the graduating class were exercise science, business, psychology, biology and elementary education. Graduates from Southside Indianapolis include: Alyssa Ann Andries, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies. LeAndra Roshell Brown, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies. Brittany Michelle Bryant, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. Cambria Maryn Caldwell, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and nonprofits. Samuel Joseph Erickson, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Tabatha Nichole Fitzgerald, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in multimedia journalism and public relations. She graduated cum laude. Angelina Alana Gregory, of Indianapolis (46217), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise science. Roxanna Jolie Hair, of Indianapolis (46239), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing. Brooke Madelyn Madon, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She graduated magna cum laude. Alyssa Mae Nelson, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. Justin Thomas Patz, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science and software engineering. Irais Ramirez Torres, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. She graduated magna cum laude. Adam Patrick Raschko, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies. Landon G. Shoaf, of Indianapolis (46237), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He graduated cum laude. Sean Christopher Thomas, of Indianapolis (46227), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business (management). Nhi Bao Tran, of Indianapolis (46239), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry (industrial/graduate school). She graduated magna cum laude.
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ENGAGEMENT
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TARGETING
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By Mark Ambrogi
Athlete of the Month Andrew Mayer
Roncalli High School boys volleyball player Andrew Mayer was willing to make a sacrifice that his team needed.
Royals coach Nick Jennings needed Mayer to switch from his position as libero, a back row defensive specialist, to a right-side hitter this spring. Mayer had always played libero before his senior year.
Jennings needed Mayer to make the switch because the team needed his height up front as the 6-foot-2 Mayer had grown a few inches since his junior year.
“If you want one kid to do everything on the court, he’s your guy,” said Jennings, who was in his first year as head coach after being a Roncalli assistant for two seasons.
It was successful as the Royals captured their second consecutive Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association state championship by beating Fishers in four games in the championship May 27 at Lafayette Jefferson. Mayer, who will play for Purdue Fort Wayne next season, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Mayer said making the transition from libero to right-side hitter was physically difficult.
“Playing front row along with back row is much harder on the body,” Mayer said. “The constant jumping and transitioning caused me to have tendonitis in my knee but that wasn’t going to stop me. Mentally, learning the new footwork and different timing was challenging but I got it down after a couple of weeks. Emotionally, I was so excited. Because I had always been a libero, the only way I could score points was from the service line. I could only keep plays alive. Playing right side finally gave me the chance to score points for my team which is what I had wanted to do for many seasons. Overall, the transition was pretty smooth because I was so familiar with the game. Just a few tweaks and pain tolerance was all it took.”
Jennings said Mayer emerged as a leader vocally and through his play.
“He was captain and probably the most important player on our team this year,” Jennings said. “He was an excellent libero (last year) and was the best passer in the state. He probably was this year, too, but took on a hitting role as well as passing.”
Mayer said he has made the biggest improvement in his role as a leader.
“When I first got put on varsity sophomore year, I was very quiet and shy,” Mayer said. “I was afraid to mess up in front of the upperclassman which affected my play greatly. Junior year, I stepped into a starting position. Playing with that team increased my confidence greatly from the prior year. I used my experience of playing club (volleyball) to start holding myself and my teammates accountable. This year we had nine seniors, and any one of us could’ve stepped in that role. As we started the season, I quickly learned that my role was to help encourage and lead this team. I was told that the team goes how I go which really gave me the courage to finally be a great leader and lead my team to a second consecutive state championship.”
Mayer said back-to-back state titles was one of the best feelings he has experienced.
“This year’s win meant more than the one last year because we were seniors obviously, but we also focused and worked so hard throughout the whole season,” Mayer said. “From losing two of our first four (matches) to losing only three the rest of the season and becoming state champions was so rewarding. The keys to our success were serve and pass along with being aggressive. All season long, our coach told us the only team that can beat us is ourselves.”
Mayer led the Royals in service aces and was second on the team in kills, digs and hitting percentage.
Mayer said he chose Purdue Fort Wayne because the coaches and players were so welcoming on his visit.
“They were the ones that made my visit the best one,” he said. “Also, my role on the team will allow me to have an immediate impact on the court (this season).”
THE MAYER FILE
NAME: Andrew Mayer
AGE: 18
HEIGHT: 6-foot-2
HIGH SCHOOL: Roncalli High School
CLASS: 2023 graduate
HOBBIES: Golf, wakeboarding, wake surfing, working out and running
COLLEGE PLANS: studying biology and playing volleyball at Purdue Fort Wayne
FAVORITE SUBJECT: Science
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Lauren Daigle
FAVORITE ATHLETES: Patrick Mahomes, Victor Oladipo, Rory Mcllroy
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: “Stranger Things,” “The 100”
FAVORITE MOVIE: “The Flash”
FAVORITE VACATION SPOTS: Florida, the mountains, Caribbean cruise
PARENTS’ NAMES: Steve and Lisa Mayer
Andrew Mayer helped lead the Roncalli High School boys volleyball team to a state title. (Photo courtesy of Roncalli High School)
HUMOR
Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center’s weekly farmers market is back for its seventh year, providing options for nutritious local produce and handmade wares each Wednesday. The farmers market takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center at 5230 E. Stop 11 Road in Indianapolis. Franciscan Health Bariatric Nurse Coordinator Amy Gillard, BSN, RN, founded the farmers market in 2016. Gillard said she is always seeking creative ways to keep her bariatric patients motivated and invested in their weight loss and maintenance efforts. Gillard said the farmers market has evolved over the years from seven vendors to nearly 50. What started as a small market with fruits and vegetables now has baked goods, arts and crafts, coffee, fresh flowers and soaps with vendors coming from as far away as Anderson, Nashville and Columbus. For more information or to inquire about vendor opportunities, contact Amy Gillard at (317) 528-6711. Pictured from left, friends Sarah Sharpe, DME Senior Account Representative for Franciscan Health, Gina Bodenham and Nicole Gaertner check out the items for sale at a recent Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center farmers market. (Submitted photo)
Top 10 things I can’t wait to teach my new grandson
By Torry Stiles
(Dear readers: Thomas Oliver Henderson was born Thursday, June 22 to my daughter Vanessa and her husband, Phil. They’ve got their work cut out for them for the next few decades, but I have my own obligations to help raise this child right.)
10. Your parents are human and may make mistakes. Your grandfather simply has a few personal quirks you’ll have to tolerate.
9. You may pick your lovers but try to always choose one that can buy dinner once in a while.
8. Take pride in your strengths by using them to help those who are weaker. You look and feel a lot stronger that way.
7. There is always room for art and music, especially if you are holding an old Pink Floyd album.
6. Respect your mother and father so that you can all agree on a pleasant nursing home later.
5. Be healthy now so that you’re not the one with all the heart attack stories.
“Courage, then, my countrymen, our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty.”
– Samuel Adams
4. We all must go someday. Enjoy them now for the fond memories and the improved chance at inheriting a motorcycle.
3. Follow your heart but let your brain know where you’re going so you pack the right footwear.
2. Love openly but keep in mind that there are cameras everywhere.
1. Tread softly for you’re less likely to hurt what you step on or get stuck in what you step in.
Thomas Oliver Henderson. (Photo courtesy of Torry Stiles)
BEECH GROVE
Beech Grove Police Department Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • Celebrating the construction of the new police department. | When: June 30, 11 a.m. | Where: 103 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: facebook.com/BeechGrovePD
All American Day in the Park • Hosted by the Beech Grove Promoters Club, this event includes food, music and fun starting at 6 p.m. and fireworks at approximately 10 p.m. | When: July 3. | Where: Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: bgpromoters.org/
First Friday • Enjoy handmade creations by local artists and makers from around Indiana. | When: July 7, 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Main Street. | Info: facebook.com/BeechGroveArtistCollective
CENTER GROVE
Mandala Dot Painting Mug • Rolanda from Clary Creations teaches the basics of dot painting on a mug that is perfect for tea, coffee, soup, or your favorite beverage! | When: June 30, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Price: $45. | Where: Bella Rose Design. 1001 N State Road 135, Suite B3, Greenwood. | Info: bellarosedesign.com/events-1
Greater Vision Concert • Southland Community Church is hosting the Christian band Greater Vision for a concert that has inspired audiences worldwide. | When: June 30, 7 - 9 p.m. | Where: Southland Community Church, 5800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. | Info: southlandchurch.org/ events-2
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
Franciscan Health Farmers Market • More than 30 vendors will provide a mid-week option to shop local and support the community. There will be vendors with arts and crafts, ice cream, produce, flowers, baked goods and more. | When: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Where: 5230 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: Facebook: Franciscan Health Weight Loss Specialists Farmer’s Market
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame” • The Agape Theater Company presents this performance based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Awardnominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. | July 21-23 and 28-30 | Where: Lutheran High School, 5555 S. Arlington Ave, Indianapolis. | Info: agapetheatercompany.com
GARFIELD PARK
Garfield Park Kite Festival • Come fly with us!
Visitors can bring their own kites or create one on site with one of our easy kite-making kits! | When: Jul 1, 1 – 4 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org/events-1/garfield-park-kite-festival
GREENWOOD
Patriotic Concert in Greenwood • Greater Greenwood Community Band is performing a patriotic concert which includes "Star Spangled Banner" with the Greenwood and New Whiteland Color Guard presenting the nation’s colors and service flags, plus "America the Beautiful,” "Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “1812 Overture" and many other inspiring pieces rooted in true American tradition. | When: June 30, 7 - 8:15 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Amphitheater in Surina Square Park. | Info: greenwoodband.org
Theater Organ Performance • Theater organist Justin Stahl, in collaboration with Broadway veteran Eric Scott Kincaid, will entertain with an evening of music and fun. | When: July 1, 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Where: Greenwood United Methodist Church, 535 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/events/6017559948341358
Cluster Busters July 4th Open Car Show • All makes and models are invited to this car show put on by one of the nation’s oldest car clubs. | When: July 4, 8 - 11 p.m. | Where: Ray Skillman Auto Museum, 1280 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/events/1116619023061658
Family Fun Night Dive-In Movie • Come out and take in a summer night before school goes back in session. Regular admission at the gate (season pass holders get in free) and there will be open swim from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. and a movie will start at 9:30 p.m. Concessions will be open through the end of the movie. Come out splash into the sunset and relax on the deck or in the lazy river during the movie. All water features will be turned off for the movie with the exception of the river. | When: July 6, 8:15 - 10:15 p.m. | Where: Freedom Springs, 850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/freedomsprings.greenwoodin
Outdoor Interactive Movie: Toy Story • Greenwood Public Library is partnering with Ray Crowe Elementary to show Toy Story outside with audience members having a script to play along. | When: July 7, 8 - 11 p.m. | Where: Ray Crowe Elementary, 1300 Ray Crowe Way, Greenwood. | Info: greenwoodlibrary.us
SPOTLIGHT
One-Artist-Show: Tom Tuley
A One-Artist-Show by Hoosier artist Tom Tuley will take place at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St, Greenwood, in July 2023. The guest artist will exhibit a collection of mostly watercolor paintings. Tuley came to art late in life. He spent 38 years on newspapers but never as an artist. He was a police reporter, sports writer, sports columnist, sports editor, and managing editor, spending the last 12 years of his career as an editor of the two dailies in Evansville, Ind. After retiring, he was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018. But no art. It was not until after he took early retirement at age 55 and moved to a secluded log house in Brown County, Ind. that Tuley became interested in art. He became friends with an artist named Sandy Hazelbaker and began taking weekly art lessons in her studio. Although he showed little natural talent for the endeavor, she told him he could become a REAL artist if he did two things: (1.) Pick up a brush every day, and (2.) Do at least 100 paintings. So he picked up a brush almost every day … and viola, three years and 97 paintings later he was invited to become a member of the Brown County Art Gallery Artist Association, where he is currently serving a second term as president. He paints a variety of subjects — from rural and urban landscapes to flowers, animals and water — but his favorite subject is old barns, the more run-down the better. Artwork will be displayed at SALI from June 28 – July 29 during gallery during regular hours. Come meet Tuley at the SALI Open House, Friday July 14, 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact SALI (317) 882-5562; Tom Tuley, twtuley@ att.net
Scholar Ride • Join the Greenwood VFW riders for a fundraiser motorcycle ride. Registration is at the Greenwood VFW where you can enjoy brunch from their full menu before you leave. The ride will visit Whiteland and Franklin before returning to Greenwood for drinks, raffles, music and more. The cost is $20 per bike. | When: July 8, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Where: Greenwood VFW, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/greenwoodvfw
PERRY TOWNSHIP
Rummage and Bake Sale • Come and shop at this rummage sale to benefit Rosedale Hills UMC. | When: June 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and June 30, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Where: 4450 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: RosedaleHillsUMC.org
SOUTHSIDE INDIANAPOLIS
St. James the Greater Catholic School Reunion • A school reunion is planned for the afternoon for everyone who attended St. James the Greater Catholic Grade School. The school, now known as Central Catholic, opened in 1953 and operated as St. James until 1974 when it consolidated with other Catholic schools and became known as Central Catholic. While the event is targeted at St. James’ students, any adult who attended grade school in the building after 1974 and is interested in attending is welcome. Cost: $20 per person includes a catered meal. | When: Sunday, July 16, 1 p.m. Mass and 2 p.m. reunion. | Where: Central Catholic, 1155 Cameron St., Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/p/Saint-James-the-Greater-SchoolAlumni-100057845911603/
“Edgartown Fourth,” art by Tom Tuley
MOVIE REVIEW
By Bradley Lane
Robert Eggers cut his teeth on ultrahistorically accurate low-budget genre art films. A ridiculously specific niche if ever there was one, now Eggers is at the helm of a $90 million historical Viking epic. Given his historian-like obsession with the past and previous critical acclaim, Eggers seems to be an obvious choice to a film like this, but his artistic eccentricities create a great quandary for The Northman . Can an auteur like Eggers make a film artistic enough to satiate his core fanbase of indie cinema lovers and a film crowd pleasing enough to keep general audiences entertained for its over two-hour runtime?
Like all of Eggers’ previous work, the initial idea for The Northman comes from historical texts of the time and place of the setting and in this case, it was a 10thcentury Norse saga that would serve as the jumping off point for the story. If that sounds intimidating, fear not, this saga also served as a basis of Shakespeare’s Hamlet which has been adapted over and
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over until the narrative has essentially been imprinted into the collective modern consciousness. If you’ve ever seen The Lion King , the story will be familiar to you; a young prince loses a father figure through a betrayal and then seeks revenge to claim his kingdom back from the betrayer. Where The Northman seeks to separate itself then is in its presentation of a well-trodden plot. Eggers’ previous two films were celebrated so much because of their extreme artistic integrity, even going so far as to recreate historically accurate dialects for the dialogue. Despite its wider release and big monetary backing The Northman continues this tradition as the film is practically stuffed full of era-accurate costumes, sets and props creating a wonderfully tactile texture. This base of an incredibly well-
realized setting provides an immersive platform for the cast to deliver uniformly excellent performances, with standout roles from Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgård.
Where an issue begins to arise is who exactly the film is for; and more importantly for Eggers, can it make money? The nature of adapting a 10th-century saga is that the context of the story is rooted in the values and conventions of the era. Eggers makes some attempt to modernize the story with a hypnotic editing technique and visceral action set pieces, but I worry general audiences might still feel alienated by the pacing and arthouse fans might not find enough narrative depth to resonate with their expectations. Despite this, I find myself in a unique position of enjoying
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both sides of this cinematic push-andpull between art cinema and a crowdpleasing blockbuster.
With the caveat that audiences need to prepare themselves for a less-thanmodern narrative experience, I think The Northman is an effort worth celebrating. The fact that this movie even exists is exciting. To think a filmmaker as weird as Robert Eggers can be given a big budget and an A-list cast to make a summer blockbuster is a hopeful sign from Hollywood that risks are still worth taking in an increasingly homogenized film landscape. The Northman is currently available to view on Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube. – 4/5 stars
Bradley is a Beech Grove High School alumnus and has been enamored by film for as long as he can remember. He recently graduated from IUPUI, with a degree in Media and Public Affairs with a minor in Film. Bradley can be contacted at blane2214@gmail.com.
BEECH GROVE FIREWORKS
Monday, July 3rd 5:00 PM - 10:30 Rain Date - Saturday August 19th
Sarah T. Bolton Park 1300 Churchman Ave. Beech Grove
Food vendors provided by local businesses and not for profit organizations (will begin serving at 6:00)
DJ Music beginning at 6PM • Kid Zone open from 5 until 8:30 Fireworks at Dark approximately 9:50
Free Admittance to the Park • The Park will be closed during the day.
Guests: Parking inside the park is not allowed. Handicapped: Few spaces available with valid tag or plate. Enter off of 15th Vendors: Allowed one vehicle in park. Visit BGPromoters.org • 317-803-9140
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By Curtis Honeycutt
The tipsy truth behind alcohol idioms
I haven’t been hitting the sauce much lately, nor have I been any number of sheets to the wind. Call me old-fashioned, but I find that the best way not to keep the giggle juice flowing is not to buy more Jameson once I scrape the bottom of the barrel. Although – for the record – two fingers of whiskey with a few squares of extremely dark chocolate (88%) are my idea of a perfect dessert once the kids are in bed.
Today we’re going to raise a glass to drinking idioms to help understand the meaning behind the phrases. It’s a pub crawl of bubbly babble, lager lexicon and boozy buzzwords. Let’s knock back a few!
Firstly, let’s gin up a definition for the term “gin up.” It has a few meanings depending on context. Gin up can mean to exaggerate or embellish something. It can
mean to produce or create something. Gin up can also mean to stimulate something to be more productive. As you can tell, situational understanding of “gin up” is key, as we don’t want to look like a guy with a lampshade on his head at a party.
Let’s visit an antiquated idiom that I particularly like. “All claret would be port if it could” is a term that mirrors the modern phrase “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” As port was viewed as superior in taste and quality compared to its cheaper cousin, claret, people at any stage in life can always find someone whose life seems better than theirs. After all, it was English lexicographer and writer Samuel Johnson who said, “Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.”
It’s five o’clock somewhere, so it’s time to hit happy hour for a quick round of raucous potable proverbs. “Like old wine in a new bottle” describes something that
seems novel or new but is really just something repurposed from a previous method. If someone describes something as “clear as vodka,” they could either mean it is easy to understand, or they could be incorporating sarcasm to indicate the subject is actually unclear. Again – you need to be sober-minded to grasp many of these terms.
While I only scratched the surface of alcohol-related idioms today, perhaps now you have some interesting tidbits to share at your next rooftop party while you and your friends are sipping bubbly. After all, if you’re partying on the roof, all the drinks are technically on the house.
Curtis Honeycutt is a wildly popular syndicated humor columnist. He is the author of Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life . Find more at curtishoneycutt. com.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Education – Our Lady of the Greenwood School fourth graders recently demonstrated animal adaptation through a camouflage activity. Each student created a bird that could blend into its environment. Eleanor Bajuyo did so well that she pointed out where the bird hid from predators.
Beech Grove Police Department Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • Celebrating the construction of the new police department. | When: June 30, 11 a.m. | Where: 103 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: facebook.com/BeechGrovePD
All American Day in the Park • Hosted by the Beech Grove Promoters Club, this event includes food, music and fun starting at 6 p.m. and fireworks at approximately 10 p.m. | When: July 3. | Where: Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: bgpromoters.org/
Board of Zoning Appeals • | When: July 5, 1 p.m. | Where: City Hall Council Chambers. | Info: beechgrove.com
Board of Sanitation Meeting • Board of Public Works & Safety Meeting will follow. | When: July 5, 6 p.m. | Where: City Hall Council Chambers. | Info: beechgrove.com
Common Council Meeting • Meetings are open to the public. | When: July 5, 7 p.m. | Where: City Hall Council Chambers. | Info: beechgrove.com
Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting • | When: July 12, 7 p.m. | Where: Hilltop Shelter, Sarah T. Bolton Park. | Info: beechgrove.com
Summer Party in the Park • Black Orchid will perform as part of this bi-weekly concert series taking place on Thursdays. | When: July 13, 7 p.m. | Where: Sarah T Bolton Park, Franciscan Trailhead, Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter. com
Successful Parenting Fundamentals • Improve parenting skills, have more time together as a family, reduce stress and conflict while increasing cooperation, mutual respect, responsibility and more. | When: July 22, 12 - 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: indyyouthleadership@gmail.com
Summer Party in the Park • Big Rosco and the Hammers will perform as part of this bi-weekly concert series taking place on Thursdays. | When: July 27, 7 p.m. | Where: Sarah T Bolton Park, Franciscan Trailhead, Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter.com
DAR Update – The 122nd Annual State Conference of the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution took place May 18-20 in Indianapolis. The conference highlighted all the accomplishments of the state board, state committees and the chapters of NSDAR in Indiana. Locally, Mary Bryan had four Daughters attend the conference. From the business sessions to the fun evening events, Indiana Daughters offered their best! Spotlighted was the amazing work done in all communities throughout the state.
Daughters have volunteered in so many capacities to assure the commitment to historic preservation, education and patriotism is maintained. A memorial service was held on Friday afternoon celebrating the lives of 89 Daughters who passed away from April 16, 2022 to April 15, 2023. Two Daughters of the Mary Bryan Chapter, Alene Bradshaw and Patty Jo Gregory Cumming, were memorialized at this event. All four Mary Bryan delegates attended this service.
Song Farmers Hometown Music Jams • Acoustic singers and musicians at any level are invited to sing and play with each other in a big, happy circle just like they would on a front porch. This is a free public event. | When: July 11, 6:30 p.m. |Where: Hornet Park Community center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter. com
Greater Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing • $50 per player includes two drink tickets and Hors d’oeuvres. | When: July 28, 1 - 3 p.m. | Where: Back 9 Golf & Entertainment Center, 1415 Drover St, Indianapolis. | Info: (317) 300-6890
Mary Bryan Chapter Regent, Kay Parrott received an award for her completion of the Member Course (Submitted photo)
Melvin H. “Mel” Buras
Melvin H. “Mel” Buras, 85, Indianapolis, died June 20, 2023. Survivors include his wife, Gloria (Roller) Buras; children; stepchildren; extended family. There will be no local services and he will be buried in Lucedale, Miss. Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Becky Carver
Becky Carver died June 20, 2023. Survivors: sister, Nancy Stockton; brother, James Trulock; two stepdaughters; grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death: husband, Dr. E.B. Carver. Private burial with G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Visitation: July 7, 1 to 2 p.m. service, reception to follow, Acton United Methodist Church.
Gloria J. Hagan
Gloria J. Hagan, 76, Greenwood, died June 25, 2023. Survivors: daughters, Michelle Munsell, Lora Goodman; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Glen, Roy Nicholson. Preceded in death: sister, Anita Martin; partner, Douglas Braswell. Dove release: 3 p.m.; visitation: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. service, Friday, June 30, Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Suzanne Reed Hengeveld
Linda E. Oller
Linda E. Oller, 78, Indianapolis, died June 15, 2023. Survivors: children, Ray (Bernadette) Oller II, Emery (Sandi) Watson, Traci Vandeveer; sisters, Jane Small, Joyce Rexroat; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death: husband, Ray; sisters, Beulah Price, Betty Bills; brothers, William and John Price. Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.
Sandra “Sandy” Pock
Dora J. Fletcher
Dora J. Fletcher, 79, Greenwood, died Jan. 5, 2022. Survivors: husband, Larry; son, Gerald; daughter, Lisa; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret. Preceded in death: brothers, Arthur Jr., Russell, Dwight, Hugh, Roy; sisters, Elmarie, Donna; granddaughter, Kati. Graveside service: Friday, June 31, 10 a.m., The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery.
Theresa Elizabeth Garrett
Theresa Elizabeth Garrett, 81, Greenwood, died June 22, 2023. Survivors: husband, Ronald; children, Robin, Ronald, Suzanne; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy, Mike; sister, Maryanne. Preceded in death: brothers, Davie, Warnie, Joseph; sisters, Betty, Patsy, Catherine. Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. service, Thursday, June 29, Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service/Crematory-Greenwood Chapel.
Joseph Anthony Gilliland
Joseph Anthony Gilliland, 78, Beech Grove, died June 23, 2023. Survivors: son, Tony Gilliland (Jennifer); significant other, Red Anderson; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Patty Abbott (Carl) and Susie Emberton. Visitation: Thursday, June 29, 4-8 p.m. Service: Friday, June 30, 10 a.m. Little & Sons, Beech Grove.
Suzanne Reed Hengeveld, 85, formerly of Greenwood, died June 22, 2023. Survivors: first husband, Robert Bradley Bennett; sister, Linda Seaver; children, Tim, Elizabeth Bennett; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; niece, Rachel Seaver; nephew, Reed Seaver; greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death: second husband, Jack. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory.
Doris Elizabeth Jordan
Doris Elizabeth Jordan, 83, Indianapolis, died June 19, 2023. Survivors: children, Michael (Sherry) Vanover, Jr., Alexander (Theresa) Jordan, Jr., Lisa Jordan; Loretta (Harold) Nolan; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death: son, Martin Jordan; 12 siblings. Life celebration: held at a later date. Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.
Ruth Ann Kelly
Ruth Ann Kelly, 81, died June 23, 2023. Survivors: brother, James (LuAnn) Featherston; two nephews; two great-nephews; two stepsisters; extended family; Jean McArdle; many friends; stepbrother Larry (Gardiner) Gates; former husband. Visitation: Thursday, June 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. service, G.H. Herrmann at The Gardens of Olive Branch.
Charles L. Mariner, II
Charles L. Mariner, II, 60, Greenwood, died June 24, 2023. Survivors: wife, Libby; children, Sarah, Amy, John; seven grandchildren; sisters, Becky, Elaine, Jennifer; brother, Philip; stepmother, Janie; stepfather, Robert. Preceded in death: brother, Mathias. Visitation: Friday, June 30, 2-4 p.m. service, G. H. Herrmann at The Gardens of Olive Branch.
Sandra “Sandy” Pock died June 15, 2023. Survivors: husband, Eugene; children, Lori Voorhis, Scott Hosier (Luz), and Jeanann Dodson (Mike), Georgianna Kaser (Jeff); 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death: children, Sam Pock and Rebecca Hosier Pierle; brothers, Jake and Tim. No services. Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.
Cynthia Sue Scott
Cynthia Sue Scott, 66, Martinsville, Ind., died June 19, 2023. Survivors: husband, Ronald; three children, Dawn (Chad) Burgett, Ryan (Anna) and Corey Scott; six grandchildren; two sisters, Janese Berkhouse and Merry Schang. Preceded in death: parents, John and Irma Kendall; brother, John Kendall. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Edward Lee Wood, Sr.
Edward Lee Wood, Sr., Indianapolis, died June 24, 2023. Survivors: wife, Pamela; children, Edward, Kelly, Angela; sisters, Wanda, Anita; brother, Gene; brother-in-law; sister-in-law; three special friends; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death: brothers, John, George, Richard. Visitation: Thursday, June 29, 2:30-3 p.m. service, Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.
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Tallwood Chapel Community Church • 5560 S. Shelby St., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7875595. | The Gospel is a seed - come grow with us. | Worship with us Sundays 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Prayers are with you during this time. | BIBLE CHURCH, Ministry of HOLY WORD.
Calvary Baptist Church • 200 Sunset Blvd., Greenwood. | Ph: (317) 881-5743. | Sr. Pr. Dave Cook | Sun.: 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m. | Something for All Ages.
Southwood Baptist Church • 501 S. 4th Ave., Beech Grove | Ph: 317-786-2719 |
Proclaiming Christ because we care. | Pastor John C. Jones II | Sunday worship 10:45am. | Sunday school 9:30am
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The Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis
• 3020 S. Meridian St. Ste. E & F, Indianapolis 46217. | Sun.: 6:30 p.m. | TSCOI.org.
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St. John’s United Church of Christ • 7031
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✞ 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
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The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.
EZEKIAL 34:4
Christians walk by faith, not by sight; however, I wonder where all the Christians have gone when I walk around downtown and witness so many people going to such great lengths to avoid contact with the homeless, mentally ill and otherwise broken souls who wander our streets and alleyways. In 1981, Indiana passed a controversial "guilty but mentally ill" statute. Prior to the enactment of the guilty but mentally ill statute, a jury had to find a defendant guilty, not guilty, or not responsible by reason of insanity. This new statute offered jurors a compromise. They now have the new option of finding the insane “guilty but mentally ill” and in need of “treatment” while incarcerated. In short, we now can place the mentally ill into our prisons
with a false hope that they will receive the mental health treatment they so desperately need, while still being held responsible for their “crimes.” It is false hope to think that we can best treat mental illness by locking up the insane and throwing away the key. The best defense to the growing population of mentally ill within society is a wellorganized and deliberate preemptive outreach of compassion and prayers for their healing. May we shift our focus back to prayer as our primary tool to set the mentally ill free, rather than hoping against hope that society will be free from the violence of insanity if we place our faith in prisons over the healing power of prayer.
God bless and go and have a great day.
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.
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