Members of Boy Scout Troop 245 visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Four 11-year-old Center Grove residents and members of Boy Scout Troop 245 traveled to Washington, D.C. in April to visit the White House, tour the Capital and place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – an American military tradition. The group included Alex Schruben, son of Ben and Rachel Schruben, Dylan Kreigh, son of Brittany Kreigh, Connor VanAken, son of Harry VanAken, who also serves as assistant Scoutmaster and Jackson Podesta, son of Ray and Angie Podesta.
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Watch the stars under the stars at the Summer Nights: Indy Shorts Award Winners this Saturday, July 22 at Newfields. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the films begin at sunset (approximately 9:30 p.m.). Free HotBox Pizza and camp activities before the screening. (Photo courtesy of Heartland Film)
Local film festivals named to 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World
The Indy Shorts International Film Festival and the Heartland International Film Festival, the two film festivals presented by Indianapolis-based nonprofit arts organization Heartland Film, have been named to the 2023 list of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World. Tickets are now on sale for Indy Shorts, running through July 23.
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Boy Scout members Jackson Podesta, Alex Schruben, Connor VanAken and Dylan Kreigh. (Photo by Mike Ford)
Southside construction update
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!
• Driving News: On July 1, Indiana lawmakers made updates to the Move Over Law. For years, Hoosier drivers have had to "move over" or switch lanes and slow down for emergency vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles, and tow trucks on the side of the road. Starting July 1, this now includes any stranded motorist or broken-down vehicle. Motorists should drive distraction-free and practice safe driving.
I-465: Westbound lanes of I-465 (between I-65 and I-70 on the southwest side of Indianapolis) remain fully closed. Crews are making significant progress with bridge overlays, road surface upgrades, installation of drainage pipes and major earthwork in the medians. Southbound U.S. 31/East Street ramp to I-465 westbound will remain closed into 2024. A preview of what’s to come: Once the westbound lanes of I-465 lanes reopen in late July, traffic in that direction will return to temporary lanes so that work on added capacity can begin.
An 82-year-old feisty fire in tennis shoes
Southsider Sue Stone participates in annual marathons after completing her first Mini Marathon five years ago
By Sherri Coner
Two days before the 2023 500 Festival Mini Marathon, Sue Stone took a nasty spill on the pavement, bloodied and bruised her left arm from shoulder to fingers and banged up some ribs. She and her neighbors, Bob and Becky Reardon, were training together that day and planned to show up with more than 30,000 other excited athletes for the 13.1-mile event.
Most people who had a fall resulting in an arm being so injured they could barely move it and in excruciating pain every time they took a breath – well, most people would park their beat-up bodies on the couch after a mishap like that and watch the event on TV.
But Stone is absolutely not like most people.
To emphasize her uniqueness, it’s important to mention that she is 82 years of feisty fire in tennis shoes.
Since she refused medical attention, Stone at least agreed to give her aching body a bit of a break.
“I just did the 5-K, not the whole marathon,” she said with a shrug in her Southside kitchen.
Stone’s first marathon experience was five years ago at age 78.
While exercising at Baxter YMCA, she overheard others discussing training for “the Mini” as most people refer to the largest halfmarathon in the country and the seventh largest running event in America.
“My neighbors already did it,” Stone said of the Reardons, who are at least a decade younger.
“I thought, ‘Well, I’d like to do that. I know I can.’”
And that was that.
It’s now ‘in her blood’
“I did it and I got it in my blood,” she said with a grin.
Chuckling, Becky Reardon remembers that first marathon with her dear friend and neighbor.
“When we finished, Sue said, ‘I could do this again,’” Reardon said. “Then she said, ‘I’m gonna get me a big piece of chocolate cake.’”
When they returned home that day, Bob Reardon knocked on Stone’s door to announce that he was on his way to purchase a chocolate cake for her.
“Sue told Bob she had already had cake and ate the whole thing,” Reardon said with a laugh.
Since marathons are now “in her blood,” this sassy, stubborn woman insists that she absolutely had to show up for the event she loves so much, even if it was only to finish the 5K.
Hailing from Scottsville, Ky., Stone moved north at age 12 with her family.
Her father became a well-known, well-respected steeplejack who retired on his 75th birthday.
Married young, Stone raised three sons, “And then I went to work.”
One of her favorite jobs was at Jenn-Air. “I was there for 21 years until they sold to Maytag and moved to Ohio. And oh, we always had so much fun. We were a family. I miss the girls I worked with.”
Everyone at Jenn-Aire loved Stone, said Southsider Stephanie Cronley, who met Stone when they became coworkers there in 1978.
The two immediately bonded over their
red hair and freckles, Cronley said. “The joke between us is that we are ginger sisters. She’s just a delight. She has the kindest heart and a beautiful soul.”
Stone’s family wasn’t the least bit shocked when she fell in love with marathons.
They already know she has no “off” switch.
When her three great-grandchildren recently visited for three weeks, “We did something every day,” Stone said.
The day before they were set to go home, the kids “cried uncle.”
“I said, ‘What are we gonna do today?’ And they hollered, “Chill!’” Stone said with a laugh.
This Kentucky girl’s sweet Southern accent is almost like a song, especially when a big smile punctuates her sentences.
Widowed for many years, Stone loves that her home is often filled with friends and neighbors.
She is fairly famous for her sun tea and cooking and baking skills.
Nearly every week, a fresh homemade pie graces the kitchen counter.
The annual ‘prance’
Once infected with Mini fever, Stone immediately wanted to “prance” as she calls the half walk, half run, more than once every year in the Mini.
When she discovered a March marathon, the Shamrock Run & Walk, her fun-loving personality kicked into overdrive.
Her attire was not just a little bit of green… it was a Kelly-green explosion topped off with a green tutu.
The unstoppable Stone also walks four to
six miles nearly every day with a friend.
Another annual experience happens in late June, the SHE Power Half Marathon and 5K.
“Becky and I do that one together,” Stone said of her neighbor. “We won’t miss that one. We love it. And they have the prettiest medals.”
As if working out every day, training for marathons and exhausting her great-grandchildren isn’t enough, here’s another stunning tidbit … she works part time as a greeter for G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
“I love all the people I work with there,” Stone said.
According to Marcia Coffey of Wanamaker, preplanning manager at G.H. Herrmann Funeral Homes and The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery, the feeling is mutual.
“Sue is just precious,” Coffey said of this Southern Bell she initially met while training for the Mini Marathon.
Grieving families also appreciate Stone, said April Herrmann, funeral director.
“Sue’s kindness, her warmth and smile, she’s so welcoming to our families,” Herrmann said.
When services aren’t yet happening for the day, Stone is the type who dusts and checks whether tissue boxes need replaced or trash cans need fresh liners.
“Sue is always looking for something to do,” Hermann said. “If she’s not running the vacuum, she’s running marathons.”
(Cover) Southsider Sue Stone shows off an evergrowing collection of medals she has earned since deciding five years ago at 78 to walk and "prance" in marathons. (Photo by Sherri Coner)
After the 2023 marathon, Sue Stone poses with her friend Marilyn Pascall, a fellow marathon lover from Kingsport, Tenn.
Southsider Sue Stone, decked out in a little bit of green for the Shamrock Run & Walk in Indianapolis.
(Submitted photos)
Sue Stone claimed her first personal victory five years ago at age 78 when she participated in the 500 Festival Mini Marathon.
Harvest Table
Members of Southport United Methodist Church donate produce from community garden
By Sherri Coner
As Phil Whisner placed zucchini, cucumbers, an assortment of peppers and a few other vegetables on one of the tables, he smiled and said, “This whole thing was set up to help the neighborhood.”
Five years ago, members of Southport United Methodist Church decided to bring in produce from the community garden behind the church as well as their own gardens and invite neighbors to freely enter the church and take home what they wanted.
They called it Harvest Table.
When the pandemic closed the doors, Whisner and several other church members provided the Harvest Table outside, right on the busy corner of E. Southport Road and Washington Street.
Since then, the people have continued to come.
Some of them make monetary donations before they leave with bags of produce.
Others bring produce from their own gardens to share.
Last year a few male church members built a covered shelter on the corner, added a few lawn chairs and a big sign to welcome anyone.
Whisner, who joined the church in 2001 and provides building maintenance, greeted a woman from the neighborhood who asked if tomatoes and green beans were on the Harvest Table.
“No tomatoes yet,” Whisner said. “That’s up to Mother Nature. When she is ready, then we will have tomatoes. It should be another week or two.”
Last week, Whisner and other volunteers gave away 130 pounds of produce.
“In another 30 days, we will have four tables full of produce,” he said. “If we have
anything left over, we donate it to the food pantry.”
As he pointed toward the church, Whisner grinned.
“Every kid in this neighborhood knows we have strawberries planted right over there. We never have to pick them,” he said with a laugh.
On the second Wednesday of each month, church members provide live outdoor music at 6 p.m. for anyone to enjoy. This event called “Tunes At the Table,” also provides free hot dogs.
“After Covid-19, we kept everything outside and turned it more into a ministry,” said church member Richard Bender of Greenwood.
A few yards behind the Harvest Table, the fenced-in playground is always left unlocked so neighborhood children can play.
Preschool children have a garden area where they plant seeds to grow their favorite produce.
And thanks to an open-door policy, approximately 30 neighborhood teenagers now participate in the youth ministry, Whisner said.
A few minutes before 9 a.m., the designated time for Harvest Table to display the produce available until noon, Brandon Collins, the assistant pastor of the church, stopped by to add some of his own garden goodies to the mix.
By the time members offer the Aug. 9 Tunes At the Table, all the additional tables will be piled high with produce, Collins said before he hurried into the church.
“We are what we call an outreach church,” Whisner said. “We work with people. The Harvest Table is here to help people.”
Members of Southport United Methodist Church initially started Harvest Table inside the church. Since the pandemic, they have manned the tables filled with produce, available free to the community.
Phil Whisner, longtime member of Southport United Methodist Church, shows up nearly every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon to greet neighbors and give away produce from the church community gardens and church members who donate excess produce to help others in need. (Submitted photos)
The Right Protection for Older AdultsReal-Time Fall Detection Solution
By Beth Gingham, owner ComForCare Home Care South Indy
The CDC has declared falls in older adults a public health care crisis. When an older adult falls, most are unable to get up without help. Evidence confirms that the consequences of a long lie can be worse than the fall itself. As a home care owner I can attest to the devastating impact that falls can have on an older adult and their families and the physical effect this can have on not getting help fast. What matters most is responding in a timely fashion without having to push a button or pull a cord for help.
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Plan ahead if you intend to use Medicare Part B
By Linda Begley NPN 1482386
Independent Medicare Agent
Medicare is not “free” as many senior citizens assume it is. Most are familiar with Medicare Part A (free if you have worked at least 10 years) and are informed that Part B is $164.90. Part A covers the hospital and surgery; Part B covers family doctors and specialists and many health exams. Part C is Medicare Advantage and usually includes prescriptions and all the extras (dental, vision, healthy groceries, overthe-counter products, etc.).
I am working with a couple, Rick and Karen, and their Part B has become a nightmare for them. Rick worked and had health insurance; Karen was on his plan. In May, Rick turned 65 and retired – that ended the health insurance for he and Karen. I met them in May and Rick had not applied for his Part B to be turned on. This is done through social security. I’m sure many of you have heard nightmare stories when it comes to working with social security. With 16,000+ turning 65 every single day, I’m sure it is an overwhelming job! Here was the problem in Rick’s case: He needed to begin in March or April to work with the social security office to get his social security benefits turned on AND his Part B turned on with an effective date of June 1.
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The other problem: Karen is 67 and already had her Part A but since she was insured through her husband’s insurance, she was not planning to have her Part B turned on until she needed it – June 1. Since she is 67, she had to prove to social security that she has had insurance coverage for these last two years. This means that Rick’s company had to provide the paperwork to social security to prove it. The problem? It took his company a month to supply the paperwork.
It is now the middle of July and Rick nor Karen have their Medicare benefits. They have NO health insurance nor Rx coverage. We finally have everything worked out. They did not realize all the “red tape” they would have to go through. Coverage now begins Aug. 1.
If you are nearing age 65 or considering retirement and adding Medicare, feel free to call and ask me questions – but allow two months to get Part B turned on. Call me for information at 317-522-7230 – or read up on Medicare online.
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Mobile Dementia And Falls
By Therapy on Wheels
What Is Dementia?
Dementia is an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities to function. Symptoms include difficulties with solving problems, communication and decreased memory.
Which Stage Of Dementia Do Falls Happen The Most?
Stage 6 is high risk for falls due to confusion, decreased physical coordination and disorientation. Although, falls can happen at any stage of dementia.
Incidence Of Falls With Dementia:
Falls happen almost twice than that of cognitively intact individuals.
Most falls occur at home – about 60% happen in the bathroom, on the stairs, or in the bedroom.
• Why Do Dementia Patients Tend To Fall More Than Others?
Problems with memory, poor judgement/ insight, depression and inability to express their needs. Other problems include weakness, lack of exercise, decreased balance and decreased vision – depth perception.
• What Are The Risk Factors?
The fear of falling, medication side effects,
depression, visual – depth perception and wearing the wrong type of shoes. There are many other intrinsic and external risk factors that play a part as well.
• What Are Some Consequences Of Falls?
Acceleration of the dementia process, decrease socialization due to fear of falling, loss of independence, chronic pain and depression. Fractures can occur due to bones being more fragile, which can lead to surgery and recovery time from healing can be increased.
• How To Reduce/Prevent Falls:
Limit distractions when walking, slower paced walk, ensure a clutter-free environment and the avoidance of overuse of narcotics. The use of contrasting colors, adequate lighting in a room, adaptive equipment such as rails, etc. can assist in the avoidance of falls. Regular exercise and an exercise program can potentially slow the progression of dementia.
If you have a loved one who has dementia, is having difficulty getting up or down from their chair, has fallen, or has decreased balance/strength, Therapy On Wheels can help. Our occupational and physical therapists come to your home, so you do not have to go out to a clinic for outpatient therapy. You DO NOT have to be homebound to receive these services. Please call our office at 317-3329861 for more information about our services and how we can help your loved one. Your physician can also fax orders to our office at 317-893-4453.
Community resources at your fingertips Perry Seniors to host inaugural Senior Health Fair
By Nicole Davis
Since Brittany Peak took on her role as director of Perry Seniors in the fall of 2022, she’s prioritized building and strengthening relationships with local businesses and organizations which offer resources to the senior citizens she serves. Now, it’s time for local seniors to get to know these entities better as well. Perry Seniors will host its first Senior Health Fair on July 22, an event which will allow attendees to learn about many types of resources available to seniors.
“A lot of our vendors are sponsors at Perry Seniors as well,” Peak said. “I think it’s important for the seniors in our community to see that these people aren’t just here to try and get you in their business, but they are dedicated to the same thing that we are and that is our seniors in the community, their safety, their wellbeing and their health.”
The health fair takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Perry Township Academic Center, 2115 E. Southport Road. With more than 20 vendors, it includes everything from nurs-
ing homes to independent living facilities, different types of insurance such as Medicare and supplement insurance and home health care which does everything from nursing staff and CNAs to people who can sit with a relative to allow the caregiver to take a break.
“Even if they’re not in that season of their life in the moment, I hope that they are meeting these people and getting to know them,” Peak said. “So when they do possibly need to move out of their home into assisted living, they know them. They know ‘this person will not take advantage of me.’”
The fair will also contain educational panels including one on hospice care and another with Southport Police Chief Thomas Vaughn discussing scams of which to be aware.
The fair coincides with Southport Police Department’s Blood Drive, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that same day at Southport City Hall, 137 Worman St., Southport.
For more information, visit perryseniors. org or email director@perryseniors.org.
By Sherri Coner
No plans for retirement at age 75 Former Center Grove resident loves her job at Greenwood Village South
Age is only a number.
Because that is a fact, it is exactly why 75-year-old Brenda Willey doesn’t see retirement as something she wants to even consider.
“I love what I do,” Willey said with a smile. “I love the people I work with, and I love the residents. They are all like family.”
Early every weekday morning, Willey dons a pair of scrubs and drives from her Trafalgar home to Greenwood Village South, where she has worked for 17 years on the second floor as an administrative assistant.
She grew up in Center Grove and lived there with Bob, her husband of 45 years, until he wanted to make the move south.
Shortly after the move, her husband’s health began to decline.
“Bob was sent to a nursing home two weeks after we moved,” she said.
In 2016, Bob passed away.
“And there I was, not really knowing anybody in Trafalgar,” Willey said.
If Bob had remained in good health, she might have considered retirement.
“We loved cruising,” she said with a smile.
But Bob’s not here.
Their sons are grown. Their 10 grandchildren are grown.
And their eight great-grandchildren are busy with lots of interests.
When one granddaughter celebrated her 13th birthday, Willey took her on a cruise.
Soon, she will celebrate another granddaughter’s 21st birthday with a cruise.
When there are no milestone birthdays, “I love to go and watch them in their sports,” Willey said. “I love doing things with them.”
When she is alone at home, Willey likes to crochet.
“And I’m doing diamond art now,” she said. “It’s so relaxing.”
If she’s looking for some excitement, Willey watches NASCAR races.
“I also have three tomato plants I’m babying,” she said.
Her church involvement also fills the empty places.
“My church family is so special,” Willey said. “It’s a small church with a big heart.”
In a lot of ways, life hasn’t been easy for this fast-moving woman with a big smile.
She lost her only daughter Brandi in 2010.
Willey has also faced several health challenges, such as having both hips replaced, intestine reversal and sinus surgeries.
She doesn’t dwell on those issues, though.
She’s far too busy overcoming the hard parts of aging with a gigantic amount of good old stubborn spirit.
“I went back to work two weeks after my last hip replacement,” Willey said. “I told my doctor, ‘I’m not stayin’ home no more.’”
And she didn’t.
“Now I’m as good as new,” Willey said with a laugh. “I’m like the Energizer Bunny. I just keep going.”
In a few weeks, her office will be relocated, Willey said as she walked down the hall and opened the door to the fresh scent of new carpet and paint.
“I will be right there,” she said with excitement as she pointed toward the rounded reception area. “That’s my desk.”
Willey is also excited that her sister-in-law, Debbie Willey, of Colorado, will soon arrive for a visit.
The women haven’t seen one another in two years.
“I can’t wait to get started cooking for her,” Willey said. “It can be very boring to just cook for one, and I like to cook.”
While her sister-in-law visits other family and friends during the day, Willey will be at work.
When the visit ends and Debbie Willey returns to Colorado, Willey will stay with her weekday plan, which begins every morning around 5 a.m.
“I can’t imagine not working,” she said with a broad smile.
Brenda Willey of Trafalgar, formerly of Center Grove, has worked for 17 years as an administrative assistant at Greenwood Village South. (Photos by Sherri Coner)
In the middle of her 70s, Brenda Willey has been working as an administrative assistant with Greenwood Village South for 17 years and doesn’t plan to retire any time soon.
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HUMOR
Top 10 ways you blew the election before it even started
By Torry Stiles
10. Dare the press to dig up some dirt on you and then head off to meet your girlfriend.
9. Forget how to delete emails and clear your browser history.
8. Launch your campaign by endorsing your opponent’s platform.
7. Start the press conference by stating, “I am Ironman.”
6. Offer to cancel the election and settle everything with a Hell in the Cell match on pay-per-view.
5. Pay your campaign debts with rubles, yuan or young children.
4. Let them find out how much you’ve made off the government already.
3. Spend your first press conference making balloon animals and doing impressions.
2. Hit the campaign trail with the slogan, “Y’all too stupid not to vote for me.”
1. Not pay the old girlfriend enough.
“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you ...
In Jonesboro, Ga., it is illegal to say "Oh, Boy" Source: stupidlaws.com BELIEVE IT!
Beech Grove City Schools has been spreading school spirit all summer long. Teachers and students have shared photos of their Flat Hornet, a play off of the “Flat Stanley” book series, as they travel and explore different places. Pictured here, “he decided to head home and take a quick shopping trip with Mrs. Roales. "Gogh"-ing back to school is great,” posted the school district on social media. (Photo courtesy of Beech Grove City Schools)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BEECH GROVE
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
Yard Sale • The Beech Grove Moose Lodge will have a table for donations. All proceeds will go to feeding the Beech Grove football team before their games. A breakfast will also be served from 9 - 11 a.m. at $10 per plate. | When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Where: 3320 S. Emerson Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: facebook.com/BeechGrove1883
CENTER GROVE
Crafting for a Cause: First Aid Kits • Make the world a better place, one craft at a time! Come make some first aid kits for WIC and KIC—IT. | When: July 26, 2-7 p.m. | Where: White River Branch Library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: jcplin.libnet.info/event/8062680
Rotary Uncorked • Join the Center Grove Rotary for a festive evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and music to benefit local and international charities. | When: Aug. 7, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: The Sycamore at Mallow Run, 7070 Whiteland Road, Bargersville. | Info: bit.ly/CGuncorked, cfmiller62@ gmail.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 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
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
GARFIELD PARK
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. 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
GREENWOOD
Adult Nights at Freedom Springs • Join for an evening of entertainment, music, and fun exclusively for adults. Admission: $20 and up. | When: July 21, 8:15 - 10:45 p.m. | Where: Freedom Springs, 850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/freedomsprings.greenwoodin
Girl’s Night with Parry Coulter Fine Arts • Come to Southside Art League for an evening of watercolors and wine. Local artist Patty Coulter of Patty Coulter Fine Arts will lead participants in creating their own watercolor piece and share her own story of infant loss. This event is by Hannah’s Wish. | When: July 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Where: Southside Art League, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/hw.org
MEPI Golf Outing • The Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis presents the 15th Annual Golf Outing. MEPI offers opportunities to nearly 200 students in grades 6-12 who join together monthly to dive into the various disciplines of engineering with STEM-focused activities. This event includes golf, dinner and prizes. | When: July 29, 12:30 - 8 p.m. | Where: Valle Vista, 755 E. Main St., Greenwood. | Info: mepi.org
JCPFF Charitable Foundation Golf Outing • Enjoy a golf outing to raise money for the local firefighters foundation and for a fallen firefighter’s family. | When: July 31, 7:30 - 5 p.m. | Where: Valle Vista, 755 E. Main St., Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/Local4252
CIPF Designer Purse Bingo • Central Indiana Police Foundation is inviting people to a purse bingo event to support officers in Johnson County. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the games start at 6 p.m. Play bingo for a chance to win designer purses. | When: Aug. 2, 5 - 9 p.m. | Where: Barn at Bay Horse Inn, 1468 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. | Info: https://cipf.foundation/
Love of Labs Designer Purse Bingo • Play bingo for a chance to win a designer purse. Proceeds benefit Love of Labs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each. Must be 18 or older to attend. | When: Aug. 2, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Moose Lodge, 813 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood | Info: lolin.org
AN OPTION
Tha Daiquiri Factory
There’s a new gem in the BatesHendricks Neighborhood for daiquiri lovers. Tha Daiquiri Factory is a minority-owned business run by siblings Darren and Kenya Moore, inspired by daiquiri bars popular in the southern states. The family-friendly establishment also offers two nonalcoholic flavors and various fresh fruits, including Watermelon and Cotton Candy Grapes, coated with sweet candy dust and sour candy rope for the kids. Domestic and IPA beer is also sold. Customer favorites include the Blue Hawaiian daiquiris, candied strawberries and pineapples and nonalcoholic slushies. “I lived in Louisiana for several years and have had quite a few daiquiri shops,” wrote a Google reviewer. “This one stands above every one of them. The Green Apple and Hurricane flavors were two of the best daiquiris that I have ever had. This is a great addition to the neighborhood!” Tha Daiquiri Factory is also available to hosts events (rates are discussed on a case-by-case basis).
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday, noon to 12 a.m.; closed on Sunday. Address: 1634 S. East St., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 8208556 or go to thadaiquirifactory.com.
PERRY TOWNSHIP
Perry Township/Southport Historical Society
• Susan Sutton will share some fascinating old photos and the stories behind them in her presentation, "Images of Indianapolis." Susan is the director of access & preservation at the Indiana Historical Society and oversees the digitization of their collections. This meeting is free and open to the public. | When: July 25, 7 p.m. | Where: Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: southport.in.gov/community
Roncalli’s Summer Social • Join us for the fun and help welcome the new freshman class and their families. This event will take place after Freshman Orientation. Dine on food, beer and wine from Indy’s hottest food trucks. Enjoy free family activities such as bounce houses, face painting, kickball and other outdoor games. And dance the night away with live music from Living Proof, Indy’s premier party band 7 - 9 p.m. $5 Individual or $20 Family Freshman families are free! | When: Aug. 5, 4 p.m. Mass, celebration following. | Where: Roncalli High School, practice field, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. | Info: roncalli.org
SOUTHPORT
Senior Health Fair • Perry Seniors will host its inaugural Senior Health Fair. This is a great way to
get in front of someone, ask questions and get information. | When: July 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: Perry Township Academic Center, 2115 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis. | Info: director@perryseniors.org
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
To keep things fresh and interesting, a half dozen different flavors of daiquiris are rotated weekly. (Photo courtesy of Tha Daiquiri Factory)
Little Women
Revolutionary in adaptation now, and revolutionary in originality
then
MOVIE REVIEW
By Bradley Lane
The story of Little Women is over 150 years old at this point, so it might stand to reason the story could be thought of as outdated or inapplicable to today’s more progressive society. Certainly, that thought was in the back of my head walking into the 2019 adaptation directed by the critically acclaimed Greta Gerwig. However, upon leaving the theater I am happy to report that I was completely and totally wrong. Gerwig’s adaptation is brilliant in both its subversion of preconceived ideas about the story and its embrace of the timeless classic appeal of the story at the center of the film. The tale of the March sisters is canonized in classic American literature already, solidifying the narrative as meaningful and resonant. What Gerwig adds to the table is a series
SPOTLIGHT
of ingenious creative decisions that make Little Women a more well-rounded and intricate viewing experience. The most notable change to the source material is to the structure of the narrative. The original story is told chronologically, starting with the March sisters as children and then growing up with them until they are adults making very adult decisions for their lives. Gerwig mixes these two, flashing back and forth between when they were children and later when they are becoming adults. This changes the flow of the narrative dramatically and serves to give reasoning to the sisters’ decisions later in life by immediately giving childhood context to those decisions. This deviation also allows for the March sisters to be more well-rounded and in -
dividualistic than previous adaptations might have presented them before. Amy is pre-conceived as the annoying bratty sister from the beginning because we are introduced to her as a child without having fully developed yet into maturity. By contextualizing her adult decisions immediately with her childhood misbehavior and naiveté, she becomes much more sympathetic. Most importantly, what is retained from the novel and emphasized most heavily in the film is the idea of a woman’s agency. Little Women was never a condemnation of the role of the housewife or the endorsement of a life of recluse as a lonely writer; rather it was a radical denouncement of anyone who thought it was their place to tell a woman how to live her life.
Jo may not understand why Meg would
Sophisticated Ladies
This summer, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates 100 years since legendary jazz pianist and composer Duke Ellington moved to New York City to perform in Broadway nightclubs with “Sophisticated Ladies,” a stylish and brassy retrospective of The Duke’s musical legacy now on stage. After moving to New York City in 1923 to perform in such legendary venues as the Exclusive Club in Harlem and the Hollywood Club, Ellington would go on to have extended residencies at the Cotton Club in Harlem. It is this period that is celebrated in Act I, with songs including “It Don’t Mean A Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “’A’ Train,” and “Hit Me With A Hot Note And Watch Me Bounce.” Act II explores the private man
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Sophisticated Ladies,” now on stage through Aug. 20 (Submitted photo)
as captured in his music, featuring “I’m Beginning To See The Light,” “Satin Doll,” “I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good,” and “Sophisticated Lady.” Sophisticated Ladies is on stage for 38 performances through Aug. 20 in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Tickets range from $52.50 to $79.50 and include Chef Larry Stoops’ dinner buffet and select beverages. To purchase tickets online, visit beefandboards. com. Tickets are also available by calling the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Box Office at (317) 872-9664 anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
choose domestic life over a career in performance, but the film stands in her defense, and every woman’s defense, to their right to choose for themselves.
Gerwig’s Little Women is the best type of adaptation, one that is not afraid to depart from the original, but uses these departures tastefully, to complement the adapted medium, and ultimately to strengthen the themes and ideas presented in the original work. Now is a great time to revisit Little Women, now streaming on Starz, as Gerwig’s hotly anticipated new film Barbie releases this Friday in theaters everywhere. -4.5/5 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.
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9/7 End of Summer Luau with Tony Walker and the 2nd Half Band
Saving seats at the movie theater
By Curtis Honeycutt
Did you know that The Beatles’ album “Let It Be” is technically a soundtrack? It accompanies the 1970 documentary of the same title. If the film came back to theaters, I would probably go see it by myself.
You see, I don’t attend many movies with groups anymore. Part of that is a life stage issue — most of my friends are married and have small kids. It’s hard to justify the added babysitting expense if we want to go out for the evening. Before that, I was always the guy who arrived early. Because of my promptness, I ended up saving seats for the whole group. I’d start declaring my group’s territory by draping my jacket over a pair of seats. Then I’d put my popcorn and drink in the cupholders a few seats away.
As the minutes ticked on, I’d have to fend off more people who also wanted middle-middle of the theater. The anxiety
of saving six to eight seats for my friends who were chronically five minutes late ended up being too much for me; I did not like this setup one bit.
That brings me to the crux of some more important grammar guidance: what’s the difference between setup and set up?
Let’s start with setup. Use setup (or setup) as either a noun or an adjective. As a noun, setup means the arrangement or organization of something. For example: The camera setup was all wrong, so the director kept adjusting the shot.
As an adjective, setup often gets used in technology situations: Go to the setup screen to change your network settings.
As a verb, use set up: I set up my friend Byron with his new job answering phones at the conspiracy theory hotline.
We set up our BattleBot so it would never attack humans.
Think about it this way: the verb version of the word spreads out. It is in motion; it stretches and moves. The noun version (setup or set-up) is compact. It’s a box — a
static thing.
Interestingly, you can apply this same model (noun and adjective vs. verbs) to other sets of words. Some include workout and work out, makeup and make up, dropout and drop out, and checkout and check out. When used as a noun or an adjective, these words are either one word or one word with a hyphen; when used as a verb, these words are two words.
Now that movie theaters have a different setup (with seats you reserve ahead of time), I don’t have to be so upset all the time. After all, the most important part of the movie is during the last five minutes, when they set up the perfect conditions for yet another sequel.
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
OLG recognizes Servant Leaders
It is an Our Lady of the Greenwood School tradition for the seventh graders to serve the graduating eighth graders on the night of graduation. For it is in that moment of transition that the seventh graders become the newly minted leaders of the school. Students Chris Jerry, Patrick Mears, Evan Oslos, Alaina Schausten, Maddie Knight, Elisha Buitendyk, Jessica Deer, Tony, Charlie Lett, and Eli Simon led the charge towards assuming leadership roles.
Our Lady of the Greenwood students participate in a school tradition. (Submitted photo)
Unseen home dangers revealed – the importance of radon and lead paint testing
ommends that homeowners measure their property’s radon levels every two years.
By Dawn Whalen Whalen Realty Group at F.C. Tucker Company
One-third of homes in Central Indiana may have a cancer-causing gas seeping in from underground. Others may have dangers hiding on the walls. Homes should be safe for those living inside, but there may be hidden threats that could have devastating effects on a person or family’s health. Learning about the presence of radon gas and lead-based paint, and how to test for them, can keep homeowners and loved ones safe.
Radon testing and dangers
What is radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas found naturally in the soil, and because the gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless, it’s difficult to find unless a radon test is performed. Radon gas rises from the ground and seeps into homes through cracks, basements, sump pumps and any openings in the crawl space or foundation.
Is radon found in Indiana?
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, approximately one-third of Hoosier homes may have dangerously high levels of radon gas, which is considered levels of 4.0 picocuries per liter or more. Radon is common in many Indiana counties.
Why is radon dangerous?
Radon is the leading environmental cause of any cancer. It is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer deaths among people who do not smoke, and the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths for those who do smoke.
Is radon testing required to buy/sell real estate?
In Indiana, radon testing is currently not required to purchase or sell a home; however, reputable real estate agents will encourage scheduling a radon test in an effort to keep homebuyers safe.
How is radon tested?
Licensed radon professionals can perform a series of tests to determine if radon is present in a home. Talk to a licensed realtor for help finding someone trained to conduct radon testing.
How often should homeowners test for radon?
Many Indiana counties fall in the middle or higher levels for radon gas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rec-
Lead-based paint testing and dangers
What is lead-based paint?
Prior to 1979, lead was added to paint in an effort to increase durability and quicken the paint-drying process.
Should all homes be tested for lead?
Older homes are more likely to contain traces of lead-based paint. The EPA states that 87 percent of homes built before 1940 have some lead-based paint, while the number falls to 24 percent of homes built between 1960 and 1978. If purchasing a home built prior to 1980, it would be a good idea to test for lead-based paint.
Why is lead-based paint dangerous?
If lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause serious health concerns. Common health problems include damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and blood. Symptoms of lead poisoning may include seizures, headaches, nausea and fatigue among other ailments. Some children may not show symptoms.
Is lead-based paint testing required to buy/sell real estate?
Homeowners must disclose when the home was built and if they are aware of any lead-based paint used on the property. Sellers are required to complete a “lead warning statement” and offer a 10-day window for lead-based paint testing.
How is lead-based paint tested?
A certified lead-based paint professional can conduct tests to determine if lead is present in the home. The test can tell homeowners where the lead-based paint was used, offer a risk assessment and provide tips for removal, repairs or renovations. Talk to a licensed realtor for help finding a reputable, licensed lead-based paint inspector.
Both radon and lead-based paint are silent dangers that can linger in a home undetected until it’s too late. Trained professionals can carry out tests to gauge if there is a problem and offer solutions if necessary. The risk of long-term illness from either radon or lead poisoning is much greater than the cost of being safe and testing.
Dawn Whalen is the owner of Whalen Realty Group, at the F.C. Tucker Company, and has worked in residential real estate for more than 17 years. She’s a licensed realtor, broker, is a member of MIBOR, and founder of Whalen’s Heroes, which provides funding to purchase service animals for veterans. She can be reached at Dawn@whalenrealtygroup.com.
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Community gives thanks to Beech Grove Blue
Members of the Beech Grove Police Department were treated to an appreciation luncheon by Beech Grove citizens and businesses on June 26. The luncheon was a warm welcome to the new Beech Grove Police Department that officially opened at the ribboncutting ceremony on June 30. The officers and administrative staff were invited to the new location for a luncheon that included live DJ entertainment, goodie bags for each officer, and multiple door prizes donated by local companies. Even the canine officers received treat bags! One of the highlights of the event was the food, which included on-site grilling by the chefs from Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan, a nacho bar from Condado Tacos, and a dessert bar from Rustic Root. This event was an opportunity for officers to relax and enjoy lunch with members of the community who wanted to express their appreciation for the work the officers perform on a daily basis to ensure the Beech Grove community is safe and healthy for its residents and businesses. The officers and residents give thanks to the generous donors who made this event possible: 5th Ave Grill & Bar, Back 9 Golf & Entertainment, Beech Grove Chiropractic, Beech Grove Clay Works, Beech Grove Lions Club, Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, Best in Sight Eye Care, Brozinni Pizzeria, Chick-fil-A, China & Thai Cuisine, China Buffet, Comedy Sportz Indianapolis, Condado Tacos, Culver’s, CVS Health, Dairy Queen, Dammann’s Garden Company, DJ Diamond Dan with Diamond Dan Entertainment, Domino’s Pizza, Eckstein Shoe Store, Egg Roll #1, El Mariachi, Fazoli’s, Fowling Warehouse, Fujiyama Steak House of Japan, Greatimes Family Fun Park, Hair Snips, Hornet Park Community Center, Hot Box Pizza, Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis Fever, Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Eleven, Indy Fuel, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Juicy Seafood Indy, Leo’s Market & Eatery, Little & Sons Funeral Home, Panera, Pet Supplies Plus, Rosebud Flowers & Gifts, Rustic Root, Samuel Bryan Chapter NSDAR & Kim Midkiff Shepherd, Sisters Korean Restaurant, Spalding Jewelry, Staples, Subway, Sweet Scoop Market, Taco Bell, The Local Radish, The Marks Foundation, Tinker Coffee, Waterman’s Farm Market, White Castle, Wilstem Wildlife Park, and Zaxby’s.
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Southside real estate transitions to a buyer’s market in June
June was a buyer’s market in Greenwood and Southport, with home prices decreasing compared to this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a home in Greenwood decreased 8% to $284,390, and the average sale price of a home in Southport decreased 3.1% to $247,683, compared to June 2022. Greenwood homes spent 10 days longer on the market, and Southport homes spent eight days longer on the market compared to this time last year.
Officer Demarcus Johnson won the “Summer Fun” basket donated by the Samuel Bryan NSDAR (Submitted photo)
Mabel E. Braford
Mabel E. Braford, 103, Indianapolis, Greenwood, died on July 15, 2023. Survivors: children, Mark (Catherine) Braford Jr., Barbara Suthers, Ann (Terrence) Mappes; six grandchildren; four greatgranddaughters. Preceded in death: husband Mark; three brothers; son-in-law, Roderick. Visitation: Monday, July 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. service, G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Sandra Jean Snider Brummett
Sandra Jean Snider Brummett, 86, died July 16, 2023, on her birthday. Survivors: three children, Louis, Jill Tucker and Reid; grandson, Bode Tucker; brother, Robert Snider. Preceded in death: husband, Earl. G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Joan Elizabeth “Betty” Cassel
Joan Elizabeth “Betty” Cassel, 91, Greenwood, died July 8, 2023. Survivors: children, Carol Baker (Thomas), Craig Cassel (Patti), Kimberly (Dr. Joseph Kenny); nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille. Preceded in death: husband, Robert. No public service planned. Private family Celebration of Life: held at later date. Arrangements: G.H. Herrmann.
Ramona “Gay” Cotton
Ramona “Gay” Cotton, 86, Southport, died Monday, July 10, 2023. Survivors: daughters, Kelli Cotton Harris, Tammy (Sean) Cotton Collins, sister, Joyce Porter Wasson, six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Beech Grove Chapel.
Kevin Joseph Grow
Kevin Joseph Grow, 45, Greenwood, died July 15, 2023. Survivors: parents, Steve A. and Linda A. Grow; sister, Stephanie (Chris) Dodds; nephew, Miles; aunts; uncles; cousins; cats, Hall and Oates. Celebration of life: Sunday, July 23, 2-5 p.m., St Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis.
Jacqueline Carol Hansen
Jacqueline Carol Hansen, 84, Indianapolis, died July 3, 2023. Survivors: daughter, Robin (Allan) Barb; son, Timothy (Mandi) Hansen; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Steve) Pawlowski. Preceded in death: husband, M. Scott Hansen. No services. Family dinner at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to G.H. Herrmann.
Krue David Henegar
Krue David Henegar died July 9, 2023. He was born April 13, 2023, to Hannah and Cole Henegar in Indianapolis. Survivors: sisters, Kali Rose and Teagan “Bean”; friends and family. Services will be held privately at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Doy C. Mangum
Doy C. Mangum, 87, Indianapolis, died July 8, 2023. Survivors: son, Stephen; four grandchildren; two brothers. Preceded in death: wife, Ellen. Visitation: Friday, July 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebration of Life. Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Juanita Mathis
Juanita Mathis, 94, Indianapolis, died July 12, 2023. Survivors: sons, Russell E. (Beverly) Mathis, Darrell G. (Patsy) Mathis and Robert A. (Kurt Havely) Mathis; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson. Preceded in death: husband, Harry R. Mathis; son, Stanley B. Mathis; two siblings. G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Gilbert Eugene McKnight
Gilbert Eugene McKnight died July 9, 2023. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Scott Allen Miller
Scott Allen Miller, 55, Noblesville, died July 12, 2023. Born in Beech Grove. Survivors: daughter, Samantha “Sammi” Miller; mother, Nona O’Brien; stepmother, Pam Crodian-Miller; sister, Ann Miller; brother, DJ McCallister (Erin); nephew, Magnus McCallister; nephew, Roggen McCallister. Preceded in death: father, Doug Miller. G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Carolyn Devon Roberts
Carolyn Devon Roberts, 74, died July 13, 2023. Survivors: son, Thomas Milton (Kimberly) Roberts Jr.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Glenda, Janice, Kathy; extended family/friends. Preceded in death: husband, Thomas Milton Roberts; brother, Tifford Lee Schell; daughter, Greta Faye Roberts (Casey). Services available when finalized. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Julie Anne Smith
Julie Anne Smith, 50, Bargersville, died July 8, 2023. Born Jan. 24, 1973. Survivors: husband, Kyle; parents, Gary and Jeanne Stein; sister, Stephanie (Bob) Woerner; niece, Claire; aunt, Connie Booker. Private family services. Arrangements: G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home.
Michael Thomas Spellman, Sr.
Michael Thomas Spellman, Sr., Indianapolis, died July 14, 2023. Survivors: children, Deborah, Michael, Rebecca; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; brother, Edwin. Preceded in death: wife, Pamela (Kimbler); two brothers; one sister. Visitation: 4-7:30 p.m., July 20. G. H. Hermann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Service: 1 p.m., July 21, Nativity Catholic Church.
Janet Lee Webb
Janet Lee Webb, 82, Indianapolis, died July 15, 2023. Survivors: children, Michael, Chris, Matthew, Jennifer; several grandchildren; siblings, Mike, Sue Puckett; Dorris Peck; nieces; nephews. Graveside service: Friday, July 21, 1 p.m., Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Family to meet at funeral home at 12:45 p.m. for procession to graveside service.
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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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• 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 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.” |
• 405 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107 | (317) 786-8522 | In Person on Sundays at 10:30 or Zoom, same time: 121 813 648
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
JAMES 4:3
When I pray for a message to share each Sunday, I still my thoughts and wait to hear God’s whispers. There are times when God tells me well in advance to expand upon the message He previously gave to me. Other times, it might be just hours before I preach that God tells me to scrap all that I had drafted throughout the week to share a more urgent message facing the congregation’s immediate hurts, habits, or hang-ups! Last week we baptized a young man who asked God for strength to overcome addiction. He celebrated 90 days of sobriety, but others made it through 90 days of sobriety, only to fall prey to the uncontrollable desire to revive their demon of addiction. I asked God what wisdom I might share with this man, his wife, and his two beautiful children, to help them break this cycle of addiction consuming so many families who have unsuccessfully attempted to break the cycle. I lived this vicious
cycle with my own father, who never found the answer to beat his addiction till death stole him away. I asked God for an answer that might set this family free. God’s whisper caught me by surprise. God spoke clearly to my heart and said, “A wise man is not one who knows all the right answers, but instead, is one who knows the right questions to ask.” Why was I able to overcome the demons of addiction, when so many others, so much smarter than me, failed? What did I know that they did not? I was asking the wrong question! The right question isn’t what did I know, but who? Jesus is the way!
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.
ON CAMPUS
Emma Utterback graduates from University of Vermont
Emma Utterback of Greenwood graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's in public communication. UVM President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees on an estimated 3,383 graduates at the university's 222nd Commencement ceremony.
Greenwood student makes Carthage College dean’s list
Logan Dales of Greenwood has been named to the Carthage College dean's list for the Spring 2023 term. Dean's list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 12 letter-graded credits in a given semester.
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Perry Kiwanis presents donation to Perry Schools for school supplies
Perry Kiwanis member Kevin Wheeler recently presented a $1,000 check to Perry Schools Assistant Director of Student Services Stephanie Quinlan. The funds will be used to purchase school supplies for backpacks, which the system is providing students. The campaign is part of the school system’s annual event called SHARE (Students and Staff Helping to Acquire Resources for Everyone). Quinlan is also a new Perry Kiwanis member. The club supports several other community organizations including Hunger Inc., Perry Senior Services and Riley Hospital for Children, and it recently awarded scholarships to high school seniors. Support for these programs is obtained through various fundraisers including a concession stand operated during Baxter YMCA fall and spring youth athletic league games, a recent golf outing and a chili cook-off planned for this fall. For more information about the club, visit its Facebook page.
Perry Kiwanis member Kevin Wheeler presents a check to Perry Schools Assistant Director of Student Services Stephanie Quinlan. (Submitted photo)
Public/Legal
Legal/Public Notice
FILED July 5, 2023, Clerk of the Court, Marion County. STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF MARION, IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME: RAVEN MICHELLE HUGHES
Petitioner, IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURT, CAUSE NO.: 49C01-2304-MI-016325. ALIAS NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Petitioner filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on 4/21/23 requesting a name change from RAVEN MICHELLE HUGHES to RAVEN MICHELLE WILLIAMS. The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Marion Circuit Court on September 26, 2023 at 1:30PM which is more than (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. This hearing will be held in-person in the Marion Circuit Court, located at the Community Justice Center: 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. SO ORDERED July 5, 2023. JUDGE, Marion Circuit Court
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Garage Sale
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July 23, 6:00 pm Sponsored by One Christian Church 2 Donica Road, Greenwood Register at 317-787-2365
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State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin to serve on study committees
State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis), of Perry Township, will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. Sandlin's assignments include: Board of Trustees of the Criminal Justice Institute; Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code; Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance; Indiana White River State Park Development Commission; and State Council for Interstate Adult and Juvenile Offender Supervision. “My colleagues and I have committed ourselves to serving the state and its people," Sandlin said. "The interim gives us the time to become more knowledgeable on issues facing Hoosiers, so we can discuss and consider policy that will have a positive impact on our state. Of note, the corrections committee will conduct our annual review of crime trends, which will help us craft legislation to help promote public safety.” Legislators will meet over the summer and fall months to discuss topics approved by the bipartisan Legislative Council, which is comprised of 16 voting members – eight from the Senate and eight from the House of Representatives. To view study committee agendas and stream hearings online, visit iga.in.gov.
