Norma Brems promoted to new role within Franklin College
Franklin College has announced that Nora Brems, previously the director of planned giving, has been promoted to become the college’s first assistant vice president for major and planned giving. The new position was created as the college implements a new strategic plan to place an increased emphasis on philosophy. Brems, a 1987 alumna of Franklin College, has worked with the college twice during her professional career.
Elizabeth Kiggins, instructional technologist and assistant professor at the UIndy School of Education, Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, associate professor of Political Science and Dr. Elizabeth Ziff, assistant professor of Sociology and co-director of the UIndy Community Research Center, have been selected to receive the PALSave Open Educator Award from the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI). PALSave, funded through Lilly Endowment, Inc. grant support, combats the rising costs of textbooks by supporting faculty adoption and creation of open and affordable course materials. ss-times.com/three-uindy-faculty-receive-2023-palsave-award
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In her new position, Nora Brems will manage a team of three employees, all of whom will work with alumni and other supporters of Franklin College to continue developing a culture of philosophy. (Photo courtesy of Franklin College)
Southside construction update
Northbound U.S. 31 ramp to close briefly
Compiled by Nicole Davis
• I-69 Johnson County: The southbound ramps to and from Smith Valley Road are open. There is no direct access to or from northbound S.R. 37 from Smith Valley Road. The northbound detour is Bluffdale Road between Smith Valley Road and County Line Road. Next week paving crews will be active near the S.R. 144 bridge area. Watch for flaggers and drive with caution on S.R. 144 and old State Road 37 during this
time. Northbound S.R. 37 will have a single lane condition under the S.R. 144 bridge until the end of November. The ramp from northbound S.R. 37 to Smith Valley Road is anticipated to be open by
• 465: The northbound U.S. 31 ramp to I-465 eastbound will be closed beginning Friday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. until Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 a.m. The Banta Road crossing at S.R. 37 and Belmont Avenue from Banta Road south to the east entrance of the Lighthouse Landing apartments are closed until mid or late October.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Greenwood Christian Academy recognizes students exhibiting school values
Greenwood Christian Academy Lower School in Greenwood recognized students who were selected by each classroom and special teacher as September's Cougars of the Month. These students demonstrated GCA's core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence by working hard in the classroom, being a good friend,
and honoring Jesus. Jovannah Adeyemi, Caiden Bagwell, Kelly Bigelow, Silas Bunch, Zeke Bunch, William Cox, Logan Croom, Declan Drent, Emersyn Elder, Zara Grewal, Saylor Grothe, Davis Hurley, Logan Jackson, Ethan Kahle, Joselyn Kernel, Makayla McBurney, Averi McPherson, Colt Ralph, Raegan Shaffer, Eli Waite.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
CGHS named to 2023 AP School Honor Roll
The College Board announced that Center Grove High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Bronze distinction. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. Center Grove High School offers 28 AP courses. During the 2022-23 school year, 75% of CGHS students who took an AP course averaged a 3 or higher on their test. Statistics for the CGHS Class of 2023: 46% took an AP exam at some point during their high school career; 30% scored a 3+ on an AP exam at some point during their high school career; 7% took more than five AP exams during high school with at least one exam in ninth
or 10th grade. Research by the College Board shows that students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. The students who enter fouryear colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. And even for those who don’t earn college credit, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level work and contributes to a college-going school culture.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Preschoolers raise $2,000 to donate toys to local nonprofit
Preschoolers at 12 Indianapolis Primrose schools recently fundraised $2,000 to donate over 250 toys to Riley Cheer Guild Toy Room, a program that provides toys and other items to the patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Primrose students engage with their communities
through giving without expectation, an essential part of the Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum. Throughout the year, every Primrose school works with students, their families and staff to serve their communities. Participating schools include Primrose School of Greenwood.
Preschoolers at 12 Indianapolis Primrose schools recently fundraised $2,000 to donate over 250 toys to Riley Cheer Guild Toy Room. (Photo courtesty of Primrose School at West Carmel)
GCA students were recognized by each classroom and special teacher. (Submitted photo)
Retired veteran
By Sherri Coner
Most of the time, Robert Eastes is a predictable guy.
He spends time in one of two places … the room where sawdust coats the floor and the scent of paint hangs in the air… or in the room where “Robert’s Museum” decorates the door and Indy 500 creations and keepsakes are neatly displayed.
It’s all wood
Wherever his wife, Barbara happens to find him, she knows music by The Eagles will be playing, “and the dog is in his lap,” she said with a smile. “He and Bobby love each other.”
Maybe the only unpredictable thing about this man she has loved for 57 years is that no one knows what he will create next with his skillful hands.
“Bob made those bookshelves,” Barbara said as she pointed to the solid wood shelving unit covering one wall in their living room.
To show off Robert’s talents because she knows he won’t, Barbara told a sweet story.
“When we had been married for maybe seven years, we bought a French provincial couch, and he made me a French provincial coffee table and two end tables. They were so nice.”
Along with Robert’s artistic abilities with wood, he is also a wonderful cook, Barbara said.
Robert added that he is most proud of serving his country.
Barbara and their five daughters, Rhonda Martinez of Joplin, Mo., Sharon Ward and Darlene Suter, both of Greenwood, Ellen Shostrand of Mooresville and Judy Maurer of St. Augustine, Fla. are proud that he is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
But they are equally proud of the amazing
Enjoying the wood life
and race fan Robert Eastes devotes his time to woodworking
objects he creates.
When Robert emerges from his workshop with a completed project, he first shows it to Barbara.
Very sincerely, she brags on his amazing ability to create just about anything from wood.
And the word anything can’t be stressed enough.
The little engine that wood
When they were newly married, Robert, a diehard race fan, created race cars from wood. He placed the not-yetcompleted race cars on TV trays around the house.
“I liked to work on a few different things at the same time,” he said with a grin.
As their family grew, Robert built household bunk beds, benches and tables.
Durable wood
“My dad made customized kitchen islands for my mom and for me,” said middle daughter, Darlene Suter. “He also made me a bookshelf. A hundred men could jump on that, and it would not go anywhere. It’s that solid.”
Dad also created five wooden trains for his daughters.
“Mine is under my Christmas tree every year,” Suter said proudly. “Everything Dad makes is just perfect.”
“My dad made customized kitchen islands for my mom and for me. He also made me a bookshelf. A hundred men could jump on that, and it would not go anywhere. It’s that solid.”
Since all five daughters loved to watch “Little House on the Prairie,” this devoted dad created replicas of the Ingalls family home for each daughter.
While working for 29 years at Diamond Chain Co. in Indianapolis, Robert worked a lot of overtime. But he found time to build five cedar chests for his daughters.
When the girls grew up, married and started families, Robert calmly took on new challenges with wood.
— Darlene Suter
“You all got spoiled,” Robert said with a smile at his daughter.
As a grandfather of nine, Robert has constructed toy boxes and doll houses with tiny furniture for them, too.
On a whim one day, he also created an 8-foot Bigfoot.
“I put a Santa Claus suit on him every year for Halloween,” he said with a laugh.
After nearly 30 years with Diamond Chain, Robert went to work for Chevrolet.
He continued to work overtime.
He continued to create specific handmade requests by Barbara or the girls.
And Robert still squeezed in time for something else he was passionate about: car races.
He said of the Indy 500, “I went to 59 races and some qualifications.”
Robert’s Race Day buddy was always his brother-in-law, Joe Adams.
“He was killed in a car accident in 2006,” Robert said. “I never went back to the track after that.”
Robert also retired that year.
It’s never too much of a wood thing
When he no longer punched a time clock, Robert, now 81, concentrated more on rubbing rough edges with sandpaper, occasionally patting Bobby the dog and humming to whatever Eagles song was in the background.
Somewhere along the way, Robert’s heart healed after the loss of his buddy.
He has given away countless unique birdhouses, some that look like campers and one for a Marine, shaped like a grenade and painted Army green. He makes cell phone holders carved like different animals, stagecoaches, a replica of the Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk Flyer, a large wall clock with Rose-Hullman carved across the bottom for a granddaughter who attended college there, jewelry boxes and several cedar chests for granddaughters and nieces. Each grandchild has a creation their grandfather made specifically for them, Suter said.
“All of us treasure whatever he makes,” she said.
Robert has never sold one single item he has created. If he did that, “It would be a job,” he said with a grin.
Sketching what he wants to make, thinking about the tools he will need and giving all the freedom to his creative hands is an ability this man does not take lightly.
“It keeps my mind going,” Robert said. “If I couldn’t do this, I don’t know what I’d do.”
Racing fan Robert Eastes created a wooden replica of the car driven by Wilbur Shaw, who won the Indy 500 in 1937, 1939 and 1940.
Robert's five daughters loved to watch “Little House on The Prairie,” so he built a replica of the Ingalls' home for each of them. (Submitted photos)
Through the years Robert has created countless unique little birdhouses to give away to family and friends.
Robert and his best buddy, Bobby, are rarely seen apart.
(Cover) Robert Eastes shows his middle daughter, Darlene Suter of Greenwood, the large wooden replica of Ray Harroun's car, which won the first Indy 500 in 1911. | (Above) Always fond of trains because his father worked for the railroad, Robert explains to Barbara, his wife of 57 years, that he creates three different types of trains for family and friends. | (Right) As a diehard fan of Indy driver, AJ Foyt, the only driver to win the race four times, Robert Eastes first created a small wooden replica of Foyt's race car. Then he built a larger version for his grandchildren. | (Below) Along with the Bates Motel, Robert created a scary haunted house for Halloween fun. (Submitted photos)
The Roncalli Freshman Volleyball Team, under
the
Roncalli Salutes Our All-State Honor Choir Members
direction
of
head coach Desirae Spearing R’98,
Congratulations to these Roncalli students, under the direction of Roncalli Choral Director Mrs. Shannan Masten, who auditioned and were chosen for the Indiana All-State Honor Choir! This is the eleventh consecutive year that Roncalli has been represented in this choir. All three students will perform at the Indiana Choral Directors Association Professional Development Conference in January 2024.
Take a closer look. Open House, November 2, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM. RONCALLI.ORG
Left to right: Mia Michalak, Josie Wilson and Jane Levine
HUMOR
Top 10 things Momo the Monkey learned while on the lam
By Torry Stiles
10. The walk-in tattoo place requires cash up front.
9. Trash can beer isn’t great, but if it’s all you’ve got it’s not that bad.
8. 38th & Post is a freakin’ war zone, but secondhand smoke and music are pretty chill.
7. If you have a piece of cardboard that reads, “Homeless. Hungry. God bless,” people will give you money.
6. That whole “Steal-car-with-just-your-cellphone” doesn’t work if you don’t have a cell phone and can’t read.
5. If you throw your poop at people they usually back off.
4. You can make about $100 a night standing on the median with your sign.
3. The coppers never woulda caught me if it hadn’t been for those meddling kids and their dog.
2. This “I Chiquitas” tattoo rocks!
1. Eastside chicks are hot but scream too much.
The Indianapolis Colts Community brought its Friday Night Football Tour to Beech Grove High School and donated $1,000 to the athletic department this October! (Photo courtesy of Beech Grove City Schools)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BEECH GROVE
Blood Drive • When: Oct. 17, 1 - 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment
CENTER GROVE
Aberdeen Harvest Festival • This event, which is open to the public, features free hayrides and pony rides, a chance to climb the hay mountain, and live music. There will also be a farmers market, and a free fun zone with an inflatable corn maze and lawn games. Pumpkins, caramel apples and food from food trucks will be available. | When: Oct. 14, 12 - 4 p.m. | Where: Aberdeen Community, 3808 Farmway Drive, Bargersville. | Info: facebook. com/AberdeenLiving
Cars and Coffee • All cars are welcome. Good coffee and great conversation coming this fall! | When:
Buck Creek • 6AM-3PM 6845 Bluff Road, Indianapolis, IN • (317) 889-2253
Oct. 21, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: Maple Grove Elementary, 3623 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. | Info: facebook.com/BargersvilleMainStreet
GARFIELD PARK
Neighborhood Clean-Up • Meet us for a neighborhood clean-up . Gloves and trash bags are provided. | When: Oct. 14, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Where: Meet at the dumpster that will be at 2626 Allen St., just near the Southern Avenue park entrance. | Info: garfieldparkneighbors@gmail.com.
Vintage Movie Nights • $5 admission, free parking. | When: Oct. 14, 6 - 9 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org
Herbal Soap Workshop • Join the Herb Society of Central Indiana for an opportunity to learn more about soap making. Program will include recipes, handouts, and a hands-on workshop. Registration is required. $5 fee. Adult program. | When: Oct. 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org
GREENWOOD
Waterman’s Fall Harvest Festival • The event includes a massive ball pit, tractor tire mountain slide, corn maze, straw maze, football toss, basketball throw, duckpin bowling, spinning pumpkin, Tire-Pit Annie, tractor playground, human hamster wheels, train rides, tractor rides to the pumpkin patch, apple cider slushies and all the Fall treats! | When: Now - Oct. 31, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Where: Two locations: 7010 E. Raymond St. and 1100 N. IN-37, Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/WatermansFamilyFarm
AGM Annual Charity Golf Outing • Join Architectural Glass & Metal Company for a golf outing in support of Indy Honor Flight. Registration starts at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. Join us for a fun-filled day playing golf and raising funds for Indy Honor Flight! Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. | When: Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Where: Dye's Walk Country Club, 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. | Info: myoung@agmcompany.com
Matilda Jr. • Enjoy a fun live performance of Matilda Jr. Most shows start at 7:30 p.m., although there are matinees. | When: Oct. 12, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where:Creative Grounds Fine Art Academy, 1251 N. U.S. 31, Suite 160, Greenwood. | Info: facebook. com/cgfinearts/
AN OPTION
Mizo Choka
Southport has recently welcomed a new Burmese restaurant, Mizo Choka. The restaurant offers familiar Asian cuisine options like fried chicken, pork, beef and shrimp, in addition to more authentic menu items, to the delight of those native to Burma. “What sets apart Mizo Choka from other Burmese restaurants in the area is that they offer many items that are only limited to their restaurant,” according to a Google review. “For example, I was pleasantly surprised to see Wet Thar Dote Htoe (pork offal skewers) on the menu. They also offer dishes such as Papaya Salad and Pho, which are more familiarized by the general public. The place is decorated with cultural artifacts which adds a cozy and welcoming ambience.”
Try the Apa Sia Pu with rice noodles, shrimp paste, green chilies and lime or tamarind juice, the Kyi Oh with rice vermicelli or flat rice noodles, marinated meatballs and pork broth; or the Garlic Oil Noodle made by stirfrying noodles together with garlic and oyster sauce.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed on Sunday. Address: 7021 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 506-0202 or go to Facebook: mizochoka
Monster Mash • The event will include a hayride, trick or treating, food, music and much more. |When: Oct. 20, 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Where: Craig Park, 10 E Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood. | Info: greenwood. in.gov
On-Stage Live: Witches Brew • All ages will love this live Halloween show. | When: Luxe Event Center, 916 E. Main St., Greenwood. | Info: Oct. 20 - 28, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Where: Luxe Event Center, 916 E. Main St., Greenwood. | Info: onstageliveattheluxe. com
PERRY TOWNSHIP
The Cultivating Garden Club • Jack-in-the-Pulpit, natives and others. Speaker: Chris Wilhoite, Soules Garden. | When: Oct. 19, 6 p.m. | Where: St. John’s Church, Highway 31 and Southport Road. I Info: Linda Stemnock, (317) 889-2540
Trunk or Treat • This event hosted by the Perry Township Government includes treats, chalk art, bounce house, kids zone and more. | When: Oct. 27, 5 - 7p.m. | Where: Perry Township Government Building East parking lot, 4925 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: 317-788-4815 ext. 0
Car Seat Checkup Event • Is your child in the right car seat? Is it installed correctly? Other questions? Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect the patron’s current car seats to make sure they are installed correctly, take measurements, and will offer a FREE replacement for any that do not meet the requirements. | When: Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: autosfty@iu.edu, (317) 274-2977
As the chilly air sets in, warm up with some comfort food at Mizo Choka. (Photo courtesy of Mizo Choka)
By Bradley Lane
Midsommar is a horror movie that shuns genre convention. Nearly all horror movies drape their scenery in darkness to hide the horrors that lurk within the blackness of night. It capitalizes on the fear of the unknown by hiding information from the audience; but what is scarier? A monster concealed by shadows, invisible to the naked eye, or the horrific knowledge of being fully aware and cognizant of the threat in front of you? If this is the question, Midsommar is the answer. Directed and written by up-and-coming horror superstar, Ari Aster, Midsommar makes clear that Aster is here, and here to stay. Ari Aster exploded onto the horror and arthouse scene with his debut feature film, Hereditary and recently followed up Midsommar with the confusing and ambitious Beau is Afraid. Hereditary did not just
SPOTLIGHT
SALI Members Fall Exhibit 2023
The SALI Members Fall Exhibit 2023 will be displayed now through Dec. 30 at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. Member artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme, “Black and White.” A wide variety of styles, subjects, media and prices will be available, including framed and unframed original paintings, matted giclee prints, ceramic sculpture, paper sculpture and greeting cards. A layaway plan is available. Come and enjoy the art work during regular hours Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call SALI, (317) 882-5562, to arrange for viewing by appointment at any other time.
Midsommar
A beautiful day for a nightmare
shock me, it left me utterly speechless. I had to subject myself to multiple viewings to come to grips with the film. It was overflowing with soon-tobe iconic horror imagery, immaculately detailed character writing and rich and impactful themes. Chief among these themes are explorations of family, sacrifice, traumatization and ultimately, how we process grief. When all was said and done, Hereditary was not only one of my favorite movies of the year, but also a cornerstone in the modern horror canon.
Now, Aster’s film focuses on Florence Pugh’s character, Dani, suffering through an unfathomably traumatic loss. In an attempt to find closure, support, or even escapism, she embarks on a trip to rural Sweden to celebrate an annual Midsommar
festival with her boyfriend and his friends from his university’s anthropology department. However, soon after Pelle, played by Vilhelm Blomgren, leads the group to his small village in Sweden it becomes very apparent that they are in way over their heads.
Midsommar is a profoundly unique film, not in story or plot so much as its painstakingly detailed visuals and incomparable tone. Throughout most of the film our protagonists are on some sort of psychoactive substances that influence the look of the film by portraying the character’s specific type of drug-fueled subjectivity. Subtle distortion of the colorful, brightly lit background foliage and even slight facial manipulation put the audience in an uncomfortable perspective throughout the film. It never re-
veals itself as scary necessarily, but rather defines its horror through feelings of uncomfortability, paranoia and severe anxiety. No doubt feelings inspired by bad trips on psychedelic substances. These feelings build into a mind-bending final scene sure to stick with you for days after viewing.
Despite some wishy-washy character motivation (that actually gets fixed in the director’s cut Blu-ray), Midsommar stands as one of the most visually striking, and emotionally resonant films of the last decade. Midsommar is available to stream entirely for free with a library card on Kanopy and look out for it rereleasing at select AMC theaters later this month. - 4.5/5
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.
BUSINESS
Franciscan Accountable Care Organization achieves $31.4 million in savings for Medicare Shared Savings Program
Newly released results for the 2022 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) show Franciscan ACO (Accountable Care Organization) far outperforming the national average. In 2022, the first year under the Enhanced MSSP model, Franciscan ACO achieved a quality score of 86.36% and saved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services $31.4 million, earning Franciscan ACO $23.1 million in shared savings. As a participant in the MSSP, Franciscan ACO is responsible for the total cost and quality of care for approximately 41,000 patients. Franciscan partners with physician groups, hospitals, and other advance practice providers to provide highly coordinated, quality
care to patients. Franciscan ACO had the 23rd highest payout of all ACOs nationwide. Franciscan’s savings rate, at 6.0%, is higher than the national average at 3.7%, and the 86.36% quality score is higher than the 81.5% national average. Quality performance results that exceeded 90% included controlling high blood pressure; screening for future fall risk; tobacco use: screening and cessation intervention; and statin therapy for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Franciscan ACO patients’ ratings on how well providers communicate was 93.92% and ratings of office staff courtesy and helpfulness was 93.16%. Both scores are above the national ACO mean.
ON CAMPUS
Sydney Clements of Greenwood Selected to UA Homecoming Court
Sydney Clements, a junior from Greenwood, majoring in chemistry, has been selected as one of five students on The University of Alabama 2023 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. UA students will cast their
votes Oct. 10 and the winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 13. Learn more: news.ua.edu/2023/10/2023-uahomecoming-court-announced.
This abstract by Barbara Dunn-Stear is one painting which will hang for the SALI Black and White show. (Art by Barbara Dun-Stear)
By Curtis Honeycutt
It’s scary how early I get excited about PSL season. Of course, I’m talking about punctuation, syntax and language! Add an extra pump of grammar to mine.
We all know about the origin of the word “Halloween,” but what do we know about the etymologies of other spooky season sayings? Today we’ll explore these ominous origins.
The word "haunt" comes from the Old English word "hamettan," which means "to bring home." This suggests that the original meaning of "haunt" was to visit a place so frequently that you might as well live there. For instance, I like to haunt my local coffee shop.
“Haunt” in a ghostly sense developed in the 14th century. This is probably because people back then were a lot more superstitious than we are today; they were convinced that ghosts were every-
where, just waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting.
The word "spooky" comes from the Dutch word "spook," which means "ghost" or "specter." So, next time you're feeling scared, just remember that you're not actually scared — you're just being spooked by a silly Dutch word.
“Spooky” originally meant something related to ghosts or spirits, but over time, the meaning has expanded to include anything that is strange, eerie or unsettling. So, if you see a clown at midnight, that's spooky. If you hear a weird noise in the middle of the night, that's spooky. And if you realize that you've been using the same toothbrush for 10 years, that's definitely spooky.
The phrase "trick-or-treat" is thought to have originated in the early 20th century in North America as a combination of the words "trick" and "treat." It's basically a way for kids to extort candy from their neighbors. But hey, it's only once a year! Every Halloween, my friend Brenda simply turns off her lights and pretends
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Greenwood Christian Academy High School in Greenwood announced Character Award honorees for the first quarter and recognized students during its weekly Chapel service for outstanding character in the areas of patience, love, and gentleness. Recipients
she’s not home.
“Trick-or-treat” is thought to have evolved from a number of earlier customs, including souling, guising and mumming. These customs were all about begging for food or money in exchange for prayers or performances. So, trick-ortreating is basically just begging for candy in exchange for a cute costume. Case in point: my daughter will be a ladybug this Halloween, while my oldest son is dressing up as a hot dog.
While I calculate my annual “dad tax” on my kids’ Halloween candy, you can now rest assured your eerie etymology questions will haunt you no more.
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.
include Luke Chitty (Faithfulness), Ben Comerford (Goodness), Milana Schundelmier (Faithfulness), Isaac Bollhorst (Kindness), Anna Adams (Goodness) and Alaina Adler (Kindness).
From left, Luke Chitty (Faithfulness), Ben Comerford (Goodness), Milana Schundelmier (Faithfulness), Isaac Bollhorst (Kindness), Anna Adams (Goodness) and Alaina Adler (Kindness). (Submitted photo)
Greenwood Christian Academy presents Character Award
UPCOMING PERRY TOWNSHIP MEETINGS & EVENTS
ISO Teddy Bear Concert • Join members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for a Teddy Bear Concert! Children, ages, 3-7, will move along to adventure stories that are set to music. | When: Oct. 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Where: West Perry Branch Library, 6650 S. Harding St., Indianapolis. | Info: indypl.org
Character Clubhouse Design - With Next Great Architects • School-age kids: Design and build a model clubhouse for your favorite storybook character with Next Great Architects. | When: Oct. 19, 2 - 3 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: indypl.org
The Cultivating Garden Club • Jack-in-thePulpit, natives and others. Speaker: Chris Wilhoite, Soules Garden. | When: Oct. 19, 6 p.m. | Where: St. John’s Church, Highway 31 and Southport Road. I Info: Linda Stemnock, (317) 889-2540
Quilters Guild of Indianapolis Southsouth satellite meeting • All quilters are in-
vited to design fabric Christmas ornaments to take home. All supplies will be provided. | When: Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Friedens United Church of Christ, 8300 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. | Info: quiltguildindy.net
Trunk or Treat • This event hosted by the Perry Township Government includes treats, chalk art, bounce house, kids zone and more. | When: Oct. 27, 5 - 7p.m. | Where: Perry Township Government Building East parking lot, 4925 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: 317-788-4815 ext. 0
Car Seat Checkup Event • Is your child in the right car seat? Is it installed correctly? Other questions? Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect the patron’s current car seats to make sure they are installed correctly, take measurements, and will offer a FREE replacement for any that do not meet the requirements. | When: Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: autosfty@iu.edu, (317) 274-2977
AROUND TOWN
Don Juan Taqueria • Top 20, Best in Show, many specialty awards. Trunk or Treat for the kids. | When: Oct. 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Where: Don Juan Taqueria, 3915 Madison Ave., Suite 6, Indianapolis. | Info: carolsissom@yahoo. com
Trunk or Treat • Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the park for some tricks, treats and all-around fun. People will decorate their trunks and pass out their goodies, and this year the parks department will award a prize to the best decorated trunk. State Farm will have a Mario themed table set up with some fun games to play, there will be decorations in the park, and a soundtrack of spooky songs and sounds. A new addition to the Trunk or Treat this year - The Southport Lions Club will be giving out free hot dogs and water! They just ask that you donate to them if you can. | When: Oct. 28, 4 - 7 p.m. | Where: Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Road, Southport. | Info: facebook.com/ southportevents
Perry Kiwanis inducts 2023-24 leadership team
The 2023-24 leadership team for Perry Kiwanis was recently inducted into office. Kiwanis Indiana Governor Doug McMillan conducted the ceremony, inducting President Jeff Udrasols, Vice President Tommy Nicholson, Treasurer Scott Splichal and Sec-
retary Dave Lashley. Serving on the Board of Directors are Tom Jackson, Ann C. Smith, Gary Treharne, Alyssa Taylor and Tommy Nicholson. Kiwanis supports various community organizations including Hunger Inc., Riley Hospital for Children and scholarships
for high school seniors through various fundraisers including the June golf outing and the concession stand operated during Baxter YMCA youth athletic league games.
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The Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery annually recognize three women who have heroically served in the roles of messenger, defender and companion and honors their service with the “Angels of Grace” award. On Sept. 30, at the 15th annual awards luncheon, Roncalli High School teacher Kim Striby was honored with the Angel Gabriel Award. This award represents a messenger who spreads a word of hope and cheer. Striby says that teaching is more than a vocation or career. She is in her 18th year of teaching English and AP Psychology at Roncalli. “It is an honor and a blessing to witness the students develop their gifts and talents and become the people God created them to be,” said Striby. “It can be a daunting task for teachers to try to create an environment where students come to believe they are seen, heard, capable and truly loved so they can confidently walk forward in their journey.” For Striby, teaching gives her life meaning. Teaching in a Catholic school calls her to focus on not only being the face of Christ but also seeing the face of Christ in her students. She lives her life with a daily focus on how she can help others.
Pictured from left are Kiwanis Indiana Governor Doug McMillan (who conducted the ceremony), President Jeff Udrasols, Vice President Tommy Nicholson, Treasurer Scott Splichal and Secretary Dave Lashley. Serving on the Board of Directors are Tom Jackson, Ann C. Smith, Gary Treharne, Alyssa Taylor and Tommy Nicholson.
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From left, Kim Striby and Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner. (Submitted photo)
Rocalli’s Kim Striby honored with the Angel Gabriel Award
D. E. “Gene” Davis
D. E. “Gene” Davis, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 8, 2023. He was born May 14, 1934, in Mitchell, Ind., to the late Harley and Maudie (Pittman) Davis. Gene married Karen L. Martinson and was the owner/operator of Hetherington & Berner, now known as Midwest Tank & Manufacturing Co. for over 39 years. After retiring he was a real estate investor. Gene was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer, and he and his wife, Karen were season ticket holders and generous supporters of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra “Pops” Concert Series. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Karen L. Davis; children, Chris (Carol Cramer) Haskin, Stephanie (Joseph Fuchs) Archer, Lorna (Dr. Peter Stecy) Davis and Timothy Davis; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Gene’s life will be held sometime in November. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and/or Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel. shirleybrothers.com.
Walter Eugene “Gene” Davis
Walter Eugene “Gene” Davis, 76, Indianapolis, died Oct. 6, 2023. Survivors: wife, Becky; children, Michael and Amy Hatch; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; siblings, Ted and Keith Davis, Linda (Davis) Watnes. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. service, Little and Sons Beech Grove.
Donna Marie Dawson
Donna Marie Dawson, 81, died Oct. 8, 2023. Survivors: one brother; one sister; four children; stepson; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased: husband, Thomas; infant son; granddaughter; stepson; stepdaughter; friend, James. Visitation: 9 a.m. to noon memorial service, Thursday, Oct. 12, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home.
Clark Robert Edman
Clark Robert Edman, 83, Noblesville, died Sept. 19, 2023. Survivors: wife, Betty Nyberg; children, Mark (Claudia) Edman, Kim (James) Beall, Erin Gerber and Michael Nyberg; sister, Jean (late John) Ellis. Memorial gathering: 2-6 p.m.; Celebration of Life at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, Little & Sons, Beech Grove Chapel.
Denise Marie Foster
Denise Marie Foster, 53, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4, 2023. Survivors: sons, Benjamin (Sydney) Alan Foster and Joseph Alan Foster; grandson, Champ Alan Foster; brother, David (Natalie) Hadley; sisters, Donna (Russell) Parasky and Debbie Taylor; several nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Stop 11 Road Chapel.
Donna Evans Gedig
Donna Evans Gedig, 74, Indianapolis, died Oct. 5, 2023. Survivors: husband, John L; children, Lindsay (Jeff) Karwoski, John A; brother, Louis Evans; 11 nieces, nephews. Predeceased: brothers, Richard and Edwin Evans; sister-in-law, Jean; niece, Sara. Mass of Christian Burial: 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, St. Barnabas Catholic Church. G.H. Herrmann.
Robert D Good
Robert D Goode, 64, died Oct. 1, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1959, to the late Rex A Goode and Elizabeth Daws. Survivors: wife, Cheryl Hale Goode; sisters, Linda Sonley and Becky Goode. Predeceased: brother, M. Wayne Goode; sister, Rhonda Kleeman. No services, per Rob’s request. G.H. Herrmann.
David Lee Jones
David Lee Jones, 82, Greenwood, died Oct. 6, 2023. Born July 16, 1941, in Indianapolis. Survivors: wife, Margaret “Peg” Jones; sister, Barbara Derr. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. service, Thursday, Oct. 12, G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Shirley R. Lupton
Shirley R. Lupton, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2023. Shirley was a selfless and loving wife, mother and granny. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lupton and daughter, Betsy Lupton Atkins. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Brenda) Lupton; son-in-law, Jim Atkins; grandchildren, James (Chelsey) Atkins; Jessica (Gabriel) Surface; Christopher (Allie) Atkins and seven precious great-grandchildren. Shirley taught third grade at Woodlawn School for many years, was an active longtime member of Willow Grove United Methodist Church and most recently attended Southport United Methodist Church. She leaves us with a legacy of kindness, generosity and fond memories that will forever remain in our hearts. A private service will be held at Little & Sons, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901. The website is: demetiasociety.org
Vickie Sue Martin
Vickie Sue Martin, 70, Bloomfield, Ind., died Oct. 1, 2023. Survivors: husband, Stephen Martin; children, Beverly Lynch, Michael (Kelly) Martin and Tiffany Martin; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; sister, Kelly Crockett; brothers,
Danny, Reggie and Robert Goodlet, Kenny Ludlow and Chris (Lisa) Martin. Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Beech Grove.
Mary Kaye Ott
Mary Kaye Ott, 82, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2, 2023. She was born Jan. 30, 1941, in Indianapolis, to the late Harold and Doris Vanderipe. Survivors: sister, Carole Grimes; sister-in-law, Diane Vanderipe. There will be no public services per Mary’s wishes. Arrangements handled by G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Kenneth Joe Owen
Kenneth Joe Owen, 67, Martinsville, Ind., died Oct. 6, 2023. Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Wilkerson; brother, Albert Eugene Owen; several nieces and nephews; three stepchildren; and a step-grandson, Hayden. Predeceased: two brothers, William Charles and Dennis D. Owen. Arrangements handled by G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Richard “Dick” Earl Parsons
Richard “Dick” Earl Parsons, 76, died Oct. 2, 2023. Survivors: wife, Patricia Darlene (Perry); daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Mitchell; son, Jeffrey (Kelly) Parsons; granddaughters, Megan and Mallory Mitchell, step-grandsons, Tyler and Thomas Turman (and families); brother, Thomas (Marcia) Parsons; sister, Anne (Rick) Youngblood; nieces, nephews. Predeceased: brother, James Parsons. G.H. Herrmann.
Janice Lorraine Peel
Janice Lorraine Peel, 87, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3, 2023. Survivors: children, Phyllis Cowherd, Edward Reynolds, Daniel Reynolds, Carol Bohannon; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jacqueline and John. Predeceased: husband, Stanley; grandson, Jay; great-grandchildren, Joanna and Travis. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. service, Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Juanita Profitt
Juanita Profitt, 94, Mooresville, died Oct. 6, 2023. Survivors: daughter, Cathy Allen; daughter-in-law, Linda Profitt; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle C. Profitt; and her son, William Profitt. Services will be private for her family. Arrangements handled by G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Rena Pearl Walden-Kennedy
Rena Pearl Walden-Kennedy, 89, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2, 2023. Survivors: grandchildren, Troy Dykes, Donovan Underwood, Kristy Muse and Joey Dykes; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren. Predeceased: children, Bobby Lee Dykes, Pam Underwood and Laurence Walden; husband, Harold Kennedy; eight siblings. G.H. Hermann Funeral Home.
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Calvary Lutheran Church and School • 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis | (317) 7832000 | 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.
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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.
Garfield Park Baptist Church • Meets at 2560 Villa Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203 | Ph: (317)-784-7068 | Worship Service at 11am
Southwood Baptist Church • 501 S. 4th Ave., Beech Grove | Ph: 317-786-2719 | Proclaiming Christ because we care. | Pastor John C. Jones II | Sunday worship 10:45am. | Sunday school 9:30am
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The Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis • 3020 S. Meridian St. Ste. E & F, Indianapolis 46217. | Sun.: 6:30 p.m. | TSCOI.org.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
EPHESIANS 4:29
We have a unique gift from God that most people take for granted. We have the ability to communicate with one another using words. Our language is the product of millions upon millions of words. English has over 500,000 words recorded in our most comprehensive dictionaries, while Korean contains over 1 million words alone. There are 195 countries in the world and over 7,000 known languages. The total number of words used by humans to communicate with one another is staggering! But it is not the individual definition of any of these words that holds the most meaning in our communications. The power of the words is not in found in what they may mean; it is found in how they are used. Scripture tells us that the power of death and life are in the tongue; not in the words we use, but in the way
we use them. Words can be a blessing, or they can be a curse. Words wound, and words heal. Words can build up, and words can destroy. God’s Word, the Bible, tells us we must bridle our tongue so that we do not unleash the fires of hell among our members, defiling the whole body and setting on fire the course of nature. God has called us to redeem that which has been lost, that it might be restored and not destroyed. May we search our hearts for the right words to use at the right times, and even more importantly, may we be reminded it is the words we choose to not say that best communicate God’s love and grace.
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.
✞ 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) 786-6474 | Email: officerhumc@att.net. | Senior Pastor Amy Lee. | Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. | rosedalehillsumc.com.
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Aliya Ellis named to dean's list at Biola University ON CAMPUS
Aliya Ellis was named to Biola University's dean's list for academic excellence. Ellis, a biological science major from Indianapolis, was one of approximately 1,500 students who were named to the dean's list in spring 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.
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Public/Legal
PUBLIC NOTICE AUCTION OF PROPERTY BY Nick's Packing And Storage LLC.. Public auction of personal property including household goods, furniture, non-perishables, belonging to the following persons: Glennijah Taylor, Michelle Tarvin, Devin Staten, Kejiana Taylor, Markeeta Shaffer On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Artcantra Allen, Kapi Kapepula, James Maji, Teresa Lewis, Thomas Giddings On Thursday October 26, 2023 at 6:30.PM. The location for the auction is:
Mike Heimel Auction Services 59 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 PURUSANT TO IC
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Auction
Public Auction 6129 Salanie Pl on 10/27@2pm 1976 Kawasaki KZ750 VIN KZ750B013645 starting at $2600.00
Public Auction 8125 W 10th St on 10/27 @3pm 2015 Freightlinger Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLD57FSGB8345 starting at $2350.00; 2016 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLDR5GSGP6477 starting at $2350.00; 2007 Utility Trailer Mfg VIN 1UYVS25397U140406 starting at $2250.00; 2001 Western Star VIN 2WKEDDJH51K968733 starting at $2250.00; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLDR7JSJH3579 starting at $2350.00
Public Auction 437 E Hanna Ave on 10/27 @10am 2003 Mercury Grand marquis VIN 2MEFM75WX3X643934 starting at $1425.00; 2002 GMC Envoy VIN 1GKDT13S322463905 starting at $2275.00
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Public Auction 6249 Hardegan St on 10/27 @10am
2011 Honda Accord VIN 1HGCR2F49BA054488 starting at $2250.00; 2010 Chevy Cobalt 1G1AD5F5XA7167203 starting at $2250.00
Public Auction 1518 S Spencer Ave on 10/27 @11am 2003 Chevy Tahoe VIN 1GNEK13ZX3R222486 starting at $2250.00
Public Auction 2341 S West St on 10/27@12pm 2013 Freightliner M2 106 VIN 1FVACWDT5DHFE6404 starting at $6856.99
Public Auction 277 S Kenmore on 10/27@1pm 2015 Ford Explorer VIN 1FM5K8GTXFGC61761 starting at $2250.00
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Roncalli High School recently announced that four members of the Class of 2024 have been named National Merit Semifinalist and National Merit Commended Scholars by The College Board. The National Merit Semifinalist is awarded to the top 1 percent in the nation, and the commended student status signifies that from the over 1.5 million seniors who took the PSAT last year, these students scored in the top 3% of the country’s brightest seniors. National Merit Semifinalist Lachlan Borders and National Merit Commended Scholars Nathan Fikes, Amelia Shirley and Lily Teipen make four members of this Roncalli Class of 2024 that have been recognized in what is the most prestigious, competitive academic honors program in the country.
