A pillar of safety
Beech Grove Police Department celebrates the opening of its new police station
By Nicole Davis
Sitting prominently at the entrance of Main Street along Emerson Avenue in Beech Grove, the new Beech Grove Police Station is officially open. The city celebrated a ribbon cutting to commemorate its completion.
The new two-story building features a brick facade. It will house the police department’s daily operations, the city court and offer a meeting space to community groups and organizations. The city invested approximately $8.3 million to build the approximately 15,000-square-foot police station. Meyer Najem Construction served as the project’s general contractor.
“This building and the second stage, which includes a state-of-the-art shooting range, will allow us to showcase our officers and our community even more with the ability to hold trainings and events,” said Police Chief Michael Maurice during his speech at the ribbon cutting. “The vision behind this location was to provide a pillar of safety to the citizens of Beech Grove as a gateway to the heart on Main Street. We hope this vision will bring revitalization and sustainable growth to the city for years to come.”
The new police station is named in honor of longtime Beech Grove Mayor J. Warner Wiley, who served as police chief from 1968-1978. Members of his family, which continues to live in Beech Grove, were present at the ribbon cutting.
The new police station officially retires the current facility at 340 E. Churchman Ave., which was built in 1973.
Members of the Wiley family were the first to cut the ribbon to the new police station.
A memorial wall inside of the new Beech Grove Police Department honors the sacrifices of fallen officers, Richard D. Ferguson, Thomas L. Kleis and William R Toney.
Beech Grove Police Department’s Deputy Chief of Administration Robert Mercuri, Chief Michael Maurice, and Deputy Chief of Operations Tom Hurrle cut the ribbon to the new police station. (Photos by Nicole Davis)
The entryway to the Beech Grove Police Department.
AROUND TOWN
The 122nd Indiana State Conference of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held from Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20. Those attending from the Mary Bryan Chapter in Greenwood were Cheryl Mead, JoAn Nichols, Vicki Jordal and Kay Parrott. On Friday a memorial service was held for all Indiana Daughters that had passed away from April 16, 2022 to April 15, 2023.
ON CAMPUS
Southside students graduate from colleges
Southside students are graduating from universities across the globe. Included are: Manchester University: Mikaya Auerbach of Indianapolis (46227) graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in sociology and criminology; Lauren Beaumont of Greenwood (46143) graduated cum laude with a dual degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx); Thang Khai of Indianapolis (46217) graduated with a doctoral degree in pharmacy; Makahla Shelby of Indianapolis (46227) graduated with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Zoey Tran of Indianapolis (46237) graduated with a doctoral degree in pharmacy
Georgia State University: Azuree Wynn, of Indianapolis (46239), earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice, with a concentration in crime and justice
Miami University: Karsen Benedict graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in education degree, majoring in Integrated social studies edu.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Rose Bollerman, of Indianapolis, 46203, graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering.
Campbellsville University: Nikkish Prabhakaran, of Beech Grove.
Alene Bradshaw and Patty Cummings from the Mary Bryan Chapter were remembered. Our chapter regent, Kay Parrott received an award for her completion of the Member Course. Indiana State Regent Cherie Baxter was nominated by members of the State Board as a candidate for Vice President General for the 2024 Continental Congress. The delegates voted in favor of her nomination.
Southside students named to dean’s list at numerous universities
Southside students have been named to dean’s lists across the country. To earn dean's list honors, students must typically complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749. Included are:
Milwaukee School of Engineering: Evan Jackson of Greenwood (46143). Jackson is pursuing a bachelor of science in user experience; Dawson Smith of Greenwood (46143) with high honors. Smith is pursuing a bachelor of science in civil engineering.
Elmhurst University: Madeline Kriech, of Indianapolis
University of Nebraska: Val Buchholz of Greenwood
Rochester Institute of Technology: Naomy Arevalo of Indianapolis (46239), who is in the business administration program
University of Findlay: Sophia Bunten of Greenwood
Cheryl Mead, JoAn Nichols, Vicki Jordal, Kay Parrott (Submitted photos)
Kay Parrott - Heart Award
Cherie Baxter
Mary Bryan Chapter of DAR attends 122nd Indiana State Conference
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Roncalli announced the hiring of Rick Dias as the new sports information director (SID). Dias has worked in sales, marketing and communications for the past 32 years. He also has 23 years experience coaching youth sports with the Catholic Youth Organization. Dias, a 1986 graduate from Roncalli, shared, “I’m honored to work at the place that helped form the person I am. Some of the best mentors in my life worked here, and now, it is my chance.” As Roncalli’s SID, he is responsible for developing media guides and game notes for the football and boys and girls basketball programs. He also produces all media releases for the athletic department and assists with sports content in school publications and the website. Dias grew up on the Southside of Indianapolis, attending St. Barnabas Catholic School and Roncalli High School. Dias graduated from Ball State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in sales and marketing. He and his wife Jane, who works in the Roncalli Guidance Department, have three sons, all of which are Roncalli alums, Austin (class of 2017), Simon (class of 2019) and Ben (class of 2020).
ON CAMPUS
Greenwood student participates in summer research at Carthage
Logan Dales of Greenwood has been selected to participate in the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at Carthage College. Dales is conducting research into the Canopy Near-IR Observing Project, a NASA Cubesat program with Professor Kevin Crosby. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at Carthage offers students in all majors the opportunity to engage in collaborative full-time research with professors. Students work closely with faculty mentors on a new or developing line of research.
Franklin College announces spring president’s, dean’s list students
Franklin College has announced the president’s and dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students named to the president’s list have achieved academic distinction by earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours during a regular semester. The following students have been named to the president’s list: Audra Barclay, a junior, from Indianapolis (46227); Carter Bright, a sophomore, from Indianapolis (46227); Brittany Bryant, a senior, from Indianapolis (46227); Roxanna Hair, a senior, from Indianapolis (46239); and Grace Williams, a senior, from Indianapolis (46217).
Students named to the dean’s list have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during a regular semester, earning a grade point average of at least 3.5 but less than 4.0. The following students have been named to the dean’s list and are from: Sergio Aguilar-Vargas, a senior, from Indianapolis (46227); Carley Bond, a senior, from Indianapolis (46227); William “Joey” Brock, a senior, from Indianapolis (46227); Carly Cravens, a sophomore, from Indianapolis (46227); Autumn Gable, a junior, from Indianapolis (46237); Ashley Geldmeier, a junior, from Indianapolis (46227); Caitlin Gray, a sophomore, from Indianapolis (46239); Aaran Greenwell, a senior, from Beech Grove; Brooke Madon, a senior, from Indianapolis (46227); Connor McNabb, a freshman, from Indianapolis (46217); Parker Montgomery, a sophomore, from Indianapolis (46239); Claire Sampson, a senior, from Indianapolis (46217); Josh Sanders, a sophomore, from Indianapolis (46241); Lydia Springer, a junior, from Indianapolis (46227); and Nhi Tran, a senior, from Indianapolis (46239).
Dias hired as sports information director
Rick Dias (Submitted photo)
AROUND TOWN
Veteran banners & Memorial Day celebration held May 29
The Mary Bryan Chapter NSDAR held the first celebration of its program to display veteran banners on Madison Avenue north of Main Street in Greenwood. The city of Greenwood worked with the chapter by hanging 18 banners requested for Memorial Day to be displayed for one year and at that time the banners will be returned to the families that ordered them. Kay Parrott, the regent of the Mary Bryan Chapter welcomed guests and after an overview of the banner program by Becky Meyer, chair of the Banner Committee, Mrs. Parrot led the Pledge of Allegiance. The branches represented on the banners this year were Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Reserves that served in the Civil War, WWII,Vietnam, Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm and Global War on Terrorism. A prayer was given and taps were played to end the ceremony.
PLANNER OF NOTE
Aspire Johnson County New members
Crowbar Inn Inc.
1775 Windward Drive, Greenwood (317) 409-5025
Kingdom Missions Collective
377 Redbud Place, Greenwood (317) 525-2692
Pathways to Wealth Inc
2502 Wildflower Lane, Greenwood (317) 674-6747
PediPlay
6239 S. East St., Indianapolis (317) 791-9031
Portillo's
8150 U.S. 31 South, Indianapolis (317) 743-9364
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
704 S. State Road 135, Suite C, Greenwood (317) 882-8889
Prime Remnant Incorporated 1841 Versailles Drive, Greenwood (317) 737-4551
Sterling Insurance Group
402 West Main St. Greenwood (317) 885-9105
AROUND TOWN
Service to Community Scholarship in honor of Mary Bryan Chapter is presented by Southport High School Alumni
The Mary Bryan DAR Chapter was named after Mary Hunt Bryan, (1759-1842) daughter of Isabell Hampton and Jonathan Hunt, who served during the Revolutionary War. In 1775, Mary married Samuel Bryan, son of William Bryan and Mary Boone (sister of Daniel). Samuel also served in the Revolutionary War. The Bryans had 11 children; they followed a son, Luke, to Indiana in 1830 and bought land near what is now Southport. Mary and Samuel are buried in Pioneer Cemetery on Southport Road in Southport. This scholarship is awarded to a female active in both her church and community, demonstrating the DAR spirit by volunteerism or service work.
“Even though I am a person with many flaws, one quality that sets me apart is my willingness to go above and beyond to accomplish a goal. I was fascinated by the idea of learning from a very young age. Out of all my objectives, learning would never cease, which may explain why I adore it so much. In relation to this, I taught myself to do my nails over the summer break and launched a business from it. At the age of seventeen, I was already learning how to manage time, finance, and build networks. Another trait that makes me unique is that I’m independent. Growing up, I was a follower of everything my friends would do. I didn’t do anything by myself because everything was handed to me. In saying this, as I grew older, I’ve learned to break free from that attachment, to express my thoughts, and to travel a different path than my peers. Along the way, I’ve developed a stronger sense of responsibility for my family and improved my ability to communicate with an understanding heart.”
Tha Zi will be attending Taylor University in the fall studying to become a youth minister.
Tha Tha Zi. (Submitted photo)
Members that attended the ceremony, from left, Cathy Pollachek, Susanna Selph, Barbara Teepe, Kay Parrott, Laura Manning, Pam Clements, Carolyn Ferraro, Mary Ann Polk, Becky Meyer and Vicki Kurtz. (Submitted photo)
PHOTO of the WEEK
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Your body hears everything your mind says.”
– Naomi Judd
HUMOR
Top 10 new words we need (especially with the new baby) #10
By Torry Stiles
10. P-mail - noun - messages that come just as you get positioned and can’t get to your phone.
9. Diaper pale - adjective - the color of a person dealing with their first nasty poopoo.
8. Firejerks - noun - folks who let the Fourth run from the first to about October.
7. Mussel memory - noun - realizing this is the seafood place that got you sick the last time.
6. Kowtoweling - verb - the act of drying off a kneeling cow.
5. Onesie Prime - proper noun- that one baby outfit, out of hundreds in drawers and closets, that you are always putting back on the kid because it’s at the top of the laundry pile.
4. Enfamiliarity - noun - the art of knowing what each baby formula is for.
3. Changebling - noun - money you pay the neighbor lady to come over and change a diaper.
2. Oom-papaw - noun - that one grandfather who has to be physically restrained from throwing kids up in the air.
1. Goo-Google - noun - the website new parents need for the panicky “Why won’t he stop crying?” “Am I a bad mommy” “Is this the normal color?” “Why is he still crying?” requests.
IT!
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you ...
In Delaware it is illegal to get married on a dare. Source: stupidlaws.com
Pictured, Greg Schaub, owner of E.M. Company, serves as grand marshal of the annual Southport July 4th parade. The city’s Fourth of July festivities took place the morning of July 4 after being pushed back due to thunderstorms over the previous weekend. (Photo by City of Southport Police)
SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BEECH GROVE
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
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
CENTER GROVE
CG Football Seniors Purse Bingo • Join for bingo, raffles, 50/50, cash bar and food trucks. | When: July 12, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: Barn at Bay Horse Inn, 1468 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/events/260675656411742
Burn the Cork • Enjoy wine, music and fun for a great cause. The Bargersville IAFF Local 4252 invites you to the Burn the Cork event to raise money for Hoosier Burn Camp (which helps young people who have suffered severe burns) and IAFF Local 4252. | When: July 14, 6 - 10 p.m. | Where: Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. | Info: burnthecork. com
Bella Rose Birthday Bash with Jeep Show N Shine • Come celebrate Bella Rose Design's one year anniversary with games, crafts, prizes, shopping and a jeep show n' shine! | When: July 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Where: Bella Rose Design. 1001 N. State Road 135, Suite B3, Greenwood. | Info: bellarosedesign.com/ events-1
Aspire Golf Classic • For $600, four people can enjoy an 18-hole scramble, cart, meals, snacks, beverages, contests and games. | When: July 20, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Where: Dye's Walk Country Club, 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. | Info: aspirejohnsoncounty. com
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
"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 Award-nominated 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
Fast Flash & Back-2-School Bash • Join the 30th Annual Fast Flash 5K/2K Run/Walk! The 3rd Annual
Back-2-School Bash will follow the Fast Flash 9:3011:30 a.m. There will be games, sports drills, air brush tattoos and opportunities to drench some of FTCSC’s bravest and best in the Splash Tower! The proceeds support FTEF’s mission. | When: July 29, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: 6141 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/MyFTEF
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Counterparts • Legacy Concerts Presents Counterparts with Like Moths to Flames, Boundaries and Omerta. Cost: $26. For ages 18 and older with valid ID. | When: July 20, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show starts. | Where: Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave #4, Indianapolis. | Info: legacyconcerts.co/
GARFIELD PARK
Exhibition 2023: A Modern Quilt Show • View pieces made by talented quilters from Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild and Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild. This third annual exhibition aims to share local quilters' skills and joy in creating items with a nontraditional aesthetic. | When: July 7 - 29. Opening Reception July 7, 6 - 9 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org
GREENWOOD
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
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
Animal Totem Workshop • Register for this workshop and create your own original animal totem tile work of art. | When: July 15, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: Southside Art League, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. | Info: southsideartleague.org
Hot Horns and Pipes Concert • Join Greenwood United Methodist Church for a free concert featuring the Hot Horns Brass Quintet and organist Richard Perry on the Hauptwerk Virtual Pipe Organ as they
AN OPTION
Chomp’z Truck
The summer season isn’t complete without outdoor concerts, farmers markets … and food trucks. You can find Greenwood-based Chomp’z Truck, which serves nachos, tacos, burgers, Hoosier tenderloins and loaded fries, at the Greenwood Concert Series, Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Franklin Amphitheater, Statehouse Markets and local neighborhoods. The truck’s weekly appearances can be found on Facebook. “The best burger in town,” stated a Google review. “We had the Rodeo burger this weekend in Greenwood Public Library’s outdoor concert series. The Rodeo burger was seasoned well and tender, juicy burger with melty cheese, crispy fried onions with BBQ sauce. Wonderful, excellent, 10 stars!” Added a Yelp reviewer, “This time I tried the Flaming burger, which is a super moist burger, pepper jack cheese, aioli and their incredible breaded jalapenos. Granted, the burger would still be fantastic even without the jalapenos, but that is what takes this burger to the next level.” Taco lovers will not be disappointed. “Their chicken teriyaki tacos and chicken-bacon-ranch
provide a fun program of music. This concert is free and open to everyone. | When: July 15, 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. | Info: greenwoodumc. org/concertseries
JOHNSON COUNTY
Johnson County Fair Parade • Celebrate the start of the county fair with a parade through Franklin, starting at the Franklin Middle School. Click the link for the route and more info. | When: July 15, 1 - 2 p.m. | Where: Franklin Middle School, 625 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin. | Info: jocofairin.com/parade
Johnson County Fair • Come to the fairgrounds for rides, games, food, music and great events like the demolition derby. Check website for times and events. | When: July 16 - 22, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Where: 250 Fairground St., Franklin. | Info: jocofairin.com/ fair-schedule
PERRY TOWNSHIP
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 build-
of
and on fire.
tacos are so amazing,” according to a mention on Facebook. Try the house-fried tortilla chips, bacon ranch cheese fries, rodeo fries topped with nacho cheese, bacon, sweet BBQ sauce and homemade onion strings or seasoned black beans topped with shredded queso and diced onions. For more information, call (317) 794-4699, go to chompztruck16.com, Facebook: chompztruck or email chompztruck16@gmail.com
ing 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-Jamesthe-Greater-School-Alumni-100057845911603/
SOUTHPORT
Southport Police Department Blood Drive • In honor of Lt. Aaron Allan. | When: July 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Where: Southport City Hall, 137 Worman St., Southport. | Info: donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/159267
Street tacos: full
flavor
(Photo courtesy of Chomp’z Truck)
By Bradley Lane
Wes Anderson is one of the most identifiable film directors of all time. His films adhere tightly to a very idiosyncratic set of aesthetic and tonal markers. Symmetrical framing, insert shots, pastel color palettes, familial drama, offbeat dialogue and many more trademarks mean that after seeing just a couple of his films, most audiences can immediately recognize his work. A common criticism of his recent output is that he relies on these trademarks as a sort of crutch, and while I don’t agree with this idea, it seems that Anderson was considering this when crafting his newest film, Asteroid City . What results is an emotionally stripped-down story that feels less sure of itself as Anderson comes to terms with his own grief, the nature of filmmaking in a profit-driven culture and
the existential meaning of storytelling.
Framed as a television broadcast, the film oscillates between a reenactment of a fictional play, Asteroid City , and a behind-the-scenes look of its troubled creation. The play is realized in cinematic language that leans into Anderson’s visual trademarks, whereas the broadcast portion is shot in stark black and white. The play follows a group of families in the remote town of Asteroid City gathered together for a science fair for gifted children who soon become trapped in each other’s company following a chance encounter with an extraterrestrial power.
The story within the confines of the play represents a return to more grounded drama for Anderson compared to the
bombastic fast-paced plots of his newer films. However, the drama in the story seems to be almost intentionally downplayed, creating a tone soaked in quiet and slightly bitter existential malaise. Anderson is also playing with the boundaries of his own story in a thoughtful and interesting fashion. The television broadcast sections carefully clue audience members into the subtext of the play as well as the character dynamics of the actors, writer and director that manifest themselves in the finished work.
As I am sure you can tell, Asteroid City is a complicated film, one that left me with a lot to think about long after the film had ended. However, I find myself disappointed in the answers the film pres -
SPOTLIGHT
ents for its questions. It reads somewhat fatalistic and also slightly unsure of itself, which always kept me at arm’s length from the work, never fully able to emotionally connect with its characters or messaging. Despite this, I think Asteroid City is well worth seeking out as I imagine audiences interpretations will vary widely and this type of film is perfect for kickstarting thoughtful and interesting discourse among filmgoers. Asteroid City is currently showing exclusively in theaters.
- 3.5/5 stars
Bradley is a Beech Grove High School
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.
One-Artist-Show: Tom Tuley
“Edgartown Fourth,” art by Tom Tuley. Tuley is the featured artist at SALI this month.
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, sportswriter, 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
alumnus
A little bit lower now — decapitalization as a writing style
By Curtis Honeycutt
As soon as I wrote a column on Caps Lock, the lowercase, a.k.a. “minuscule” letters, demanded an essay of their own. The irony is that both of my Apple keyboards have decapitalized the command keys, leaving Caps Lock in a minor key.
I’m sure the first topic that comes to mind is the American poet E.E. Cummings. Edward Estlin Cummings (you can see why he went with “E.E.”) often wrote in all lowercase letters, played with spacing and challenged traditional punctuation rules. Cummings took full advantage of his poetic license but didn’t always write exclusively in lowercase.
Contrary to popular belief, Cummings didn’t even write his own name in all lowercase letters. His signature clearly featured two capital “E”’s with periods after each one, and a capital “C” followed by an apostrophe and a lowercase “s.” How’s that
for a John Hancock?
Cummings’ poetry did feature entire poems in lowercase letters, although he didn’t always employ that style. The trend of his name appearing in small letters started in the 1960s when book cover designers decided to opt for this style. After that, the “e.e. cummings” format stuck.
Fast forward to today, where we find many areas of no caps. Texting has led to shorthand typing that often lacks proper capitalization or punctuation. I don’t fault people for this method, as they are simply eking out a brief communiqué. The person receiving the message gets the point without needing the formal style we’re used to seeing in books, newspapers and magazines.
This trend in “getting your point across quickly” extends beyond the realm of texting to the internet at large. Online communities, including Reddit and Discord, find people with similar affinities getting their messages out there at a fast pace, capitalization be darned. When a conversation is happening in real time over
a text-based chat, the extra effort to capitalize or find specific punctuation keys isn’t worth it; rapidity trumps formality in these situations.
Where does that leave the rules of capitalization? Are we doomed to have opposing factions of people who type in all caps and people who never capitalize anything? Formal writing standards will likely remain in official outlets, websites and media sources. However, in these other forms of communication, the rules aren’t as important as the perceived urgency to communicate. After all, telegraphs never discriminated between uppercase and lowercase.
Curtis Honeycutt is a 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.
Puzzle Time Answers SEE PAGE 11
Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Pies: APPLE, CHERRY, KEY LIME, PECAN, PUMPKIN, RHUBARB; Towns: PAOLI, PENDLETON, PERU, PLAINFIELD, PLYMOUTH; Needs: BOW, RIBBON, SCISSORS, TAPE; Synonyms: GLUM, MOROSE, UNHAPPY; Senators: BRAUN, YOUNG; Team: INDY ELEVEN
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
Top Transportation Teams: Franklin Township among six districts to win inaugural award
Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indianapolis was named one of six winners of the first Top Transportation Teams award, with the winners coming from four states: Indiana, Michigan, New York and Texas. Recipients of the award were divided into two categories, departments with more than 100 employees and departments with no more than 100 employees. The winners in the over 100 employees category are: Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indiana; Klein Independent School District in Texas and Garland Independent School District in Texas.
"I am truly humbled to accept this award on behalf of Franklin Township Transportation,” said Todd Livesay, transportation director. “Our entire staff works tirelessly, in the name of student safety and academic achievement, to be the best we can be in pupil transportation. The results have spoken for themselves. I could not be more honored and I could not be more proud."
Exhibition 2023: A Modern Quilt Show • Celebrate modern quilting at GPAC this July! View pieces made by talented quilters from Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild and Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild. This third annual exhibition aims to share local quilters' skills and joy in creating items with a nontraditional aesthetic. This year's exhibition highlights another element of design by featuring items made with hand-dyed fabrics. | When: July 7 - 29. Opening Reception July 7, 6 - 9 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org
Build It! - Woodworking with Deeply Ingrained • School-age kids: Let's get building! Participants learn basic woodworking skills - how to measure, mark, and use tools safely. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished project! Closed toe shoes are recommended. | When: July 11: 2 - 4 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Branch library, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: indypl.org
Garfield Park Neighbors Association • Join your neighbors for our monthly neighborhood meeting. Participate in discussions and updates on happenings in the Garfield Park area. | When: July 18, 6:30 p.m. | Where: Tube Factory artspace, 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/garfieldparkneighborsassociation
Teen: Paint your "ART" Out - Galaxy Art - with Jennifer Hash • Teens: Discover new techniques to create a galaxy inspired painting. Let’s shoot for the stars and create
Transfinder, the leader in school transportation management software, in partnership with School Transportation News, will present the winners with their Top Transportation Teams awards at the STN Expo in Reno, Nev. on July 17. STN is providing a full scholarship to attend the STN Expo to one representative from each of the winning teams, and Transfinder is covering travel and hotel costs for the winners.
The winners were selected solely on the anonymous survey responses of their teams, with those districts scoring the highest in employee satisfaction receiving the Top Transportation Teams designation. The teams were comprised of transportation supervisors, routers, dispatchers, drivers and others considered core to the transportation department. Survey questions covered a variety of areas, including: Morale within the department, leadership, safety and benefits.
Representatives from each of the winning teams will be featured on a leadership panel discussion at the STN Expo on July 17 to discuss what makes a Top Transportation Team. For more information, visit toptransportationteams.com
GARFIELD PARK MARKETPLACE
something out of this world! | When: July 20: 3 - 4 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Branch, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: indypl.org
Park Bird Walk • Garfield Park, while being an urban park, is also a home to lots of wildlife. Join a park naturalist on a walk through the park in search of birds. Whether you've never been on a bird walk before or consider yourself an expert birder, this is open to all. Registration is required. Please remember to wear your walking shoes and bring binoculars. $5/person. | When: July 22, 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Cultivating Minds Garden Series: The Art of Pesto • Drop-in to the Children’s Garden to learn about growing one of the most popular herbs, basil, and learn how it is made into pesto. The park’s naturalist will lead through a very brief presentation on how to make pesto. Participants will get to sample the pesto we make and take a sample home. There will also be pesto recipes and recipe ideas using pesto. This program is free, but donations (made at the front desk) are always appreciated. | When: July 29, 2 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Garfield Park Art & Music Festival • The 6th annual Garfield Park Art & Music Festival (GPAMF) is an outdoor festival celebrating the art, music, and culture of Indianapolis. The festival will feature local musicians and bands of diverse genres performing their original music. Up to forty local artists work-
ing in a variety of mediums will also host artist booths with their fine art and handmade wares for sale as part of a curated art fair. | When: Aug 12, 4-9 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.) | Where: MacAllister Amphitheater and Grounds, 2425 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org/garfield-parkart-music-fest
Carol Wilde Baas
Carol Wilde Baas, 87, Franklin, and The Villages, Fla., died June 21, 2023. Preceded in death: husband, Milton. Survivors: children, Mike (Jackie), Susan Baas, Jill (Matthew) Zaharis; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 1 p.m., Saturday, July 22, Indiana Masonic Home. Burial to follow, Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin. Wilson St. Pierre.
Ronald “Ron” Carl Bland
Ronald “Ron” Carl Bland, 81, Franklin, died June 30, 2023. Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Bland and his son, Ronnie Bland. Survivors include his stepchildren, Heather, Becca and Marc Wagman. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements handled by Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Daniel Gerard Braun
Daniel Gerard Braun, 62, Indianapolis, died June 30, 2023. No services at this time. Little & Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at littleandsonsbeechgrove.com.
Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Camden
Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Camden, 75, Whiteland, died June 30, 2023. Preceded in death: husband, Stephen; son, Darren Camden. Survivors: son, Barry Camden; grandchildren, Brandon (Lindsey) Camden and Kimberly Camden; greatgrandchildren, Addilynn Camden; nieces and nephews. No services at this time. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Doris L. Cummings
Doris L. Cummings, 95, Indianapolis, died June 19, 2023. Preceded in death: husband, Herman; grandson, Dustin Watson. Survivors: children, Anita Harden, Richard and Daniel Cummings; Katrina (Curtis) Breeden; one grandson; one great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Wilma Keane, James (Barbara) Spears; Joyce Ridener. O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.
Joe Lewis Ferguson
Joe Lewis Ferguson, 82, Beech Grove, died July 1, 2023. Preceded in death: four sisters; two brothers. Survivors: sons, Rick, Tony and Jason Ferguson; three granddaughters; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, July 6, 3-7 p.m. service, Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St, Beech Grove, IN, 46107.
Benjamin Oakes Hughes
Benjamin Oakes Hughes, 93, Indianapolis, died June 30, 2023. Preceded in death: wife, Beverly; two sisters, Mary Ethel and Jude; five brothers, Pete, George, Gordon, Price, and Oscar. Survivors: two sons, Russ and Ben Hughes; daughter, Melody Ray; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Michael B. McCurry Sr.
Michael B. McCurry Sr., 76, Indianapolis, died June 19, 2023. Preceded in death: parents; brother, Robert. Survivors: wife, Sharon; children, Michael B.
(Tracie) Jr., Scott A. (Cathy); Jeffrey (Laura) Suding; Julie (Michael) Ferguson; Tracey (Pat) Michael; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, William and Stephen; sister, Millicent Stiefler. O’Riley Branson.
Terry F. McGlinchey
Terry F. McGlinchey, 86, Indianapolis, died June 23, 2023. Preceded in death: siblings, David, Angie Matthews; Connie Schneeberger; sisterin-law, Barbara. Survivors: wife, Carol; children, Michael, Kathryn (Robert) Benton, Eileen (Joseph) Bernstein; Emily (Daniel) Gilbride; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn, Joan, Mark; brother-in-law, Howard; nieces, nephews. O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.
Diana Caroline (Ray) Music
Diana Caroline (Ray) Music, 83, Indianapolis, died June 21, 2023. Survivors: husband, Richard; children, Toni, Rick (Lori) and Terri (Rob) Lentz; sister, Mary Ann Ray Stewart; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one grandson on the way; nieces and nephews. Arrangements handled by O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory.
Norma Rose Opell Phillips
Norma Rose Opell Phillips, Greenwood, died June 27, 2023. Preceded in death: sister, Dorothy Jane Opell Dognaux; husband, Samuel Benjamin Phillips. Survivors: daughter, Jana L. Perkins, sonin-law, Don; daughter, Lisa L. Prosser; son-in-law, Ed; grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Donald Lee Opell. Wilson St. Pierre handled the arrangements.
Nancy Lee Porter
Nancy Lee Porter, 86, Beech Grove, died June 12, 2023. Forest Lawn Memory Gardens handled the arrangements.
Linda Kathryn Reeves
Linda Kathryn Reeves, 80, died June 27, 2023. Preceded in death: former husband; sisters, Shirley King, Nellie Lynn, Norma Cooper and Jeannie Irwin. Survivors: children, Deana (Bob) Lauria, Ken (Jennifer) Reeves, granddaughter, Michelle Reeves. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. service, Friday, July 7, Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel.
Miguel Padilla Stanley
Miguel Padilla Stanley, 42, Indianapolis, died June 9, 2023. Preceded in death: father. Calixto Padilla. Survivors: mother, Elba de Flores; stepfather, Jorge Flores; children, Sarita, Diego and Emily; siblings, Jesus, Juber and Gisela; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Little & Sons Funeral Home.
Joan Louise Fox Wilhelm
Joan Louise Fox Wilhelm, Indianapolis, died June 22, 2023. Preceded in death: son, Douglas; former husband, Francis, Jr. Survivors: children, Beth, Christopher (Elizabeth), Francis III (Pamela), Nicholas and Benjamin (Karen); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements entrusted to O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.
Ernest “Ernie” Alfred Wrightsman
Ernest “Ernie” Alfred Wrightsman, husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away June 10, 2023. Ernie was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 21,1953 to Gledia Jones and Alfred Wrightsman. Ernie grew up on the Southside of Indianapolis alongside his siblings, J. Wood, Phyllis and Barbara Phipps, Danny and Randy Wrightsman. Ernie and his siblings had many adventures and made many memories, a few of which may have been disconcerting to the adults in their lives, but in the end, no real harm was done. Ernie attended Bluff Elementary School, Perry Central Junior High and Southport High School. He enjoyed playing basketball at Perry Central and especially industrial arts classes. Ernie married and had three children: Michelle, Jeff and Christina with Pamela Rogers. He worked hard to provide for his children. He coached their various youth sports leagues and supported them in their education and activities. They enjoyed family camping trips, vacations, visiting state parks, amusement parks, fishing, bowling, and riding dirt bikes and four wheelers. His children were the inspiration for many projects he undertook, from the playhouses, swing sets, and sandboxes as children to the pool he installed for them in their teen years. Ernie’s life showcases his hard work and resilience. He worked as a trailer mechanic for General Trailer, a dock worker at Yellow Freight, contributed to the Greene County Highway Department and the facilities maintenance department at Glenburn Nursing Home. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to run several small businesses, including property cleanup, custom automotive fabrication, and home renovations. Ernie possessed a strong DIY nature, evident in many woodworking, home renovation and construction projects he undertook for family and friends. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to family and friends with their projects. Ernie loved cars; collecting and working on them and owned many throughout the years. He was also a NASCAR fan, enjoyed keeping a tidy yard, watching westerns and good food. He also enjoyed big family get-togethers and often reminded his family to “take care of each other.” Ernie also loved to spoil his littlest sidekick, his beloved dog Roxie, with treats, golf-cart rides, custom-made ramps and even allowed her to share his recliner. Perhaps, most of all, Ernie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: Hannah, Sydney, Nolan and Gabby. He was their grandpa, friend, playmate, shenanigan instigator, frequent leader of trips to Dairy Queen and Walmart and whether they liked it or not, their advisor. They loved his enthusiasm for their accomplishments, his thoughtful and funny gifts, stories, and homemade biscuits and gravy, noodles and milkshakes. In the early 1990s, Ernie moved to Greene County, Indiana where he lived for approximately 20 years. It was here where he met his loving wife, Judy (Bell), and together in 2013 they settled in Shelbyville to be closer to all of their family. Ernie and Judy undertook a final renovation project turning a house into a home. They made memories on trips and spending time with their loved ones, including her children: Cindy Alcorn and Charles (Stacy) Drew; grandchildren: Brandon, Skyler, Darren, Savannah, Alison, Alexis and Austin; and great-grandchildren: Liam, Bentley, Ameila and Olyncia. Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Gledia and Alfred; his brothers, J. Phipps and Danny Wrightsman; brothers-in-law, Fred Magendanz and John Fletcher; and his nephew, Kenneth Wayne
Fletcher. Ernie leaves behind his loving wife, Judy; his children: Michelle Gabbard along with her husband, Scott, Jeff Wrightsman, and Christina Fernandez; his cherished grandchildren: Hannah, Sydney and Nolan Gabbard, and Gabriella Fernandez. His loving siblings, Phyliss Fletcher, Barbara Magendanz, and Randy and his wife, Theresa Wrightsman and sistersin-law, Sharon Wrightsman and Maggie Phipps; and his uncle, Lester Jones also survive. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life open house will be held in his honor for family on July 9, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carl McNeely Civic Center, 945 S Tompkins St., Shelbyville, Ind.
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* Copies of The Southside Times are available each week in this church's office or lobby.
✞ CATHOLIC
*Good Shepherd Catholic Church • 2905 S. Carson Ave., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7833158. | Rev. Jeffery Moore, Sac. Minister. | Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. | Sun. Mass: 9 a.m. | Ordinariate Rite 11:00 a.m. | Completely Handicapped Accessible. | All Welcome!
Holy Name of Jesus • 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. | Ph: (317) 784-5454. | Rev. Robert Robeson. | Worship Times & Anticipation Sun.: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. | Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.
Saints Francis & Clare Catholic Church
• 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. | Ph: (317) 859-4673. | Fr. Steve Giannini. | Sat. Anticipation Mass: 5:30 p.m. | Sun.: 7, 8:45 & 11:30 a.m.
✞ CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist • 7625 McFarland Road. | Ph: (317) 888-3204. | Sun.: 10 a.m. | Sun. School: 10 a.m. | Wed.:
7 p.m. | Reading Room Hours Wed.: 5:307:00 p.m.
✞ LUTHERAN
Calvary Lutheran Church and School
• 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis | (317) 783-2000 | info@clcs.org | clcs.org | Sat: 6:30 p.m. | Sun: 8 & 10:45 a.m. | Sunday
School: 9:25 a.m. | Ladies Bible Study: Wed. 10am | Womens Bible Study: Wed. 6pm | Engaging People in Christ through Connecting, Learning, Caring and Serving.
*Concordia Lutheran Church and Preschool • 305 Howard Road, Greenwood. | (317) 881-4477. | Worship Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Mon.: 6:30 p.m. | concordia-lcms.com.
✞ NON-DENOMINATIONAL
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.
✞ SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Southside Seventh-Day Adventist • 4801 Shelbyville Road, Indpls. 46237| Ph: (317) 786-7002. | Services Sat.: 10:45 a.m. | Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. | southsideadventist.org.
✞ SOUTHERN BAPTIST
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
✞ 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
Rosedale Hills United Methodist • 4450 S. Keystone Ave., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7866474 | Email: officerhumc@att.net. | Senior Pastor Amy Lee. | Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. | rosedalehillsumc.com.
✞ Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church of Beech Grove
• 405 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107 | (317) 786-8522 | In Person on Sundays at 10:30 or Zoom, same time: 121 813 648
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.
ISAIAH 61:1
We celebrated our independence this week, but true independence is much greater than the freedom that comes from being self-governed. A worldly definition of independence fosters one's ability to be self-reliant and self-sufficient, but a spiritual definition of independence incorporates a much deeper meaning for freedom. Spiritual independence encompasses freedom from death, judgment, and eternal damnation when we learn to die to self. You will not find “dying to self” in the Bible, but we are called to be a “living sacrifice.” We are called to go to the brokenhearted, those in need of healing, those in prison. It is by our obedience to God’s will over our own that we find true freedom from the world’s expectations, and we don’t have to go to the Department of Corrections
to find people imprisoned. Many live as prisoners to emotions such as fear and anxiety. Infirmities, mental illness, and disease all hold their victims captive unto death. Some people come to church to prepare themselves for death. They want assurances to know that they will go to heaven when they experience death and leave this physical world behind. As believers we must focus on dying to “self” now so that we might live every day serving others in the center of God’s will. We are set free by God’s presence in our lives. When we live as a living sacrifice, death no longer has a grip on us! True freedom comes through our obedience to God’s will over our own.
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.
Public/Legal
Legal/Public Notice
City of Greenwood Plan Commission Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that I have, as the owner (or with the owner’s consent) of the property commonly described as the address of 3111 S. State Road 135 (Parcel #: 41-04-13-023-028.000-040, 41-04-13-024-002.000-040, and 41-04-13-023-029.000-040), Greenwood, Indiana, and legally described by the attached legal description, have filed a petition before the Plan Commission of the City of Greenwood, which petition requests: Zone Map Change of the said property from the current zoning district of CL and AG to the proposed district of PUD for the purpose of developing a commercial mixed-use and multi-family development. This petition, Docket # PC2023-044 Center Grove Park PUD Zone Map Change, will come for hearing at 7:00 pm in the Common Council Chambers at the Greenwood City Building, 300 South Madison Avenue, Greenwood, Indiana, and virtually at https://zoom.us/ , on July 24, 2023. This meeting can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom. To join virtually go to https://zoom.us/ and click "Join a Meeting", then enter Meeting ID number (access Code) 838 7969 2674, and Meeting Password 1234. To join by telephone: 1-312-626-6799; when connected, enter the Meeting Number above and press #; when asked for participant ID, press #. Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting or participate in the hearing may do so by using the link provided above, which is also on the City of Greenwood website event calendar entry for the meeting. Public attendees participating virtually will initially be muted and will have video disabled, but will be unmuted for public comment concerning the petition according to procedures announced by the presiding officer. In the event of an excessive number of participants or unforeseen technical or practical issues, the meeting may be terminated and restarted. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. A copy of the petition is available for inspection on the City of Greenwood Department of Community Development Services website at www.greenwood.in.gov. Written objections filed with the Planning Director before the hearing will be considered and oral comments concerning the petition will be heard. Written objection may be filed electronically at planning@greenwood.in.gov or mailed to: Planning Director, City of Greenwood Department of Community Development Services, 300 S. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, Indiana 46142. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Greenwood is required to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities wishing to attend public meetings. Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities who require alternately formatted materials, auxiliary aids, or reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure effective communication and access to the public meetings. If you require accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact Mark St. John, Public Access ADA Coordinator, at 300 S. Madison Avenue Greenwood, Indiana 46142, Tel: (317) 887-5230, Fax: (317) 887-5616, or contact Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) at 711 to relay your request to Mr. St. John. Please allow at least two business days to arrange for accommodations. Advenir Oakley Capital LLC APPLICANTS PRINTED NAME Legal Description Part of the Northwest Quarter and part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 13 North, Range 3 East of the Second Principal Meridian, White River Township, in Johnson County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West (assumed bearing) 98.45 feet on the West line of said quarter to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West 138.06 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 49 seconds East 67.07 feet to the easterly right of way line of State Road 135 recorded in Instrument No.: 2009-024821 in the Office of the Recorder of Johnson County, Indiana; thence along the easterly right of way of said State Road 135 by the next five (5) courses: 1) North 00 degrees 07 minutes 23 seconds West 424.45 feet; 2) North 08 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East 101.12 feet; 3) North 00 degrees 07 minutes 22 seconds West 100.00 feet; 4) North 08 degrees 39 minutes 13 seconds West 101.12 feet; 5) North 00 degrees 07 minutes 21 seconds West 78.08 feet to the south line of the Replat of Swartz Crossing Commercial Subdivision, recorded as Inst. No.: 2019-009111, Plat Cabinet E, Page 378 in said Recorder’s Office; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 15 seconds East 2,641.90 feet along said south line to the east line of said quarter section; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 03 seconds East 1,271.59 feet along said east line to the south line of the George E. Ellis Excavating Engineer, Inc. property described in Instrument Number 2015-029725 recorded in said Recorder’s Office; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 52 seconds West 2,644.39 feet along said south line to said easterly right of way line of State Road 135; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 339.15 feet along said right of way line; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 49 seconds West 67.07 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 77.548 acres, more or less.
Public/Legal
Legal/Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE AUCTION OF PROPERTY BY Nick's Packing And Storage LLC. Public auction of personal property including household goods, furniture, nonperishables, belonging to the following persons: Rodry Pierre, Jennifer Boone/Collis, Ranea Clark,Savon Francis, Daisha, Melacia Mcneil, Jonathon Black, Eugene Mobley On Thursday, JULY 13, 2023 at 6:30PM 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) Public/Legal Legal/Public Notice
Public Auction 6846 Westlake rd on 7/21/23 @10am 2009 Yamaha FZ6RYL VIN JYARJ18E39A002242 starting at $2250.00
Public Auction 3624 Carson Ave on 7/21/23 @11am 2015 Dodge Journey VIN 3C4PDCBG1FT736651 starting at $2306.10
Yard Sale
Indianapolis
Yard Sale/Craft Show Thurs. July 6, 8-4; Fri. July 7, 8-4; & Sat. July 8, 8-2 at 6379 Banta Court, Indpls. 4 family yard sales
IN OUR SCHOOLS
OLG celebrates its community neighbors
Our Lady of the Greenwood School has many good neighbors surrounding its borders. Community spirit is alive and well throughout the city. On recent late-spring days, first graders visited Greenwood Public Library to learn about what is offered inside its doors, and explored the surrounding area.
OLG fourth graders took advantage of the new Gaga pit in Craig Park. (Submitted photo)
