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By Audrey Faletic
Every day over 10,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. This is a staggering statistic, yet pediatric cancer research remains underfunded in comparison to research for other cancers. On Monday, Sept. 30, Rosa Parks Elementary worked with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to fight this sad fact.
to speak out on this topic. “Alex showed us that even a child can make a huge difference. We want to nurture that spirit in young people, encouraging them to become advocates and fundraisers for this important cause,” said Scott.
Rosa Parks’ event was a prime example of an empowered generation of youth.
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Liz Scott, coexecutive director of ALSF, has a personal connection to the program initiated by her daughter Alex Scott. Alex received a tragic cancer diagnosis right before her first birthday. She “was only 4 years old when she told her parents she wanted to set up her first ‘Alex’s Lemonade Stand’ in their front yard to raise money to help doctors find a cure for kids with cancer,” said Scott. Alex raised $2,000 the first day, and inspired lemonade stands across the country to raise money for her cause. Unfortunately, Alex passed away after years of fighting her disease, but she has left a legacy behind. “For many, a lemon signifies a sign of hope, carrying on Alex’s vision and commitment to ending childhood cancer – one cup of lemonade at a time,” said Scott.
The vision Alex left behind is one of empowerment, community, and change. The program works to not only fund cancer research, having already raised $300 million, but also to provide a safe place for struggling families. “Having been through the childhood cancer journey ourselves, we understand the immense challenges families face. We want to reach more families with our support programs, ensuring no one faces this battle alone,” said Scott.
Additionally, the program strives to empower the next generation. It seeks to foster children’s confidence and ability
The five-hour fundraiser was not only profitable from a fundraising standpoint, but additionally impressive due to the event being run by students. Fourth grade teacher Britni Pascoe integrated the charity event into her classroom curriculum, making the walka-thon a projectbased learning experience for her students.
“It just makes me really proud of my kids that they all wanted to work so hard to help kids with childhood cancer,” said Pascoe.
Pascoe’s students worked to organize the event, run booths, and create informational brochures to hand out to those participating. The event was a major success, with almost all of the school’s 700 students in attendance. “We ran out of bracelets because the students were buying them all,” said Pascoe, also mentioning that they were additionally bought out of temporary tattoos and sold about seven gallons of lemonade.
With their dedication to ALSF, Pascoe’s students have helped to push toward Alex’s vision of a better future for children with cancer. The students’ goal of raising $4,500 was almost met, and according to Pascoe “they are so proud of themselves.”
“These goals are not just based on our shared vision as an organization – they’re a promise to Alex and to every child fighting cancer. We won’t stop until we’ve achieved Alex’s dream of funding cures for all kids with cancer,” said Scott. What started with one girl and her lemonade stand has evolved into a mission that is still moving people 25 years later: the inspiring story of Alex and how, when life handed her lemons, she not only made lemonade, but left behind a legacy.
By Julie Brackemyre
1. In what town do you work, and how long have you lived on the Southside of Indy?
I have lived on the Southside of Indy most of my life, with growing up in Wanamaker and currently living in Greenwood. Work has brought me all around central Indiana, but I am now firmly working and managing a CVS Pharmacy in Greenwood and have been with the company for almost 20 years.
2. Describe your immediate family to us.
My parents still live in Wanamaker and both still work their respective jobs. They are two of the hardest working people I have ever met. My momma loves to find new recipes and makes the best meals. My dad has the best
(and worst) dad jokes around. My sister Carrie works as a CNA on the Southside. She has a daughter Mikaela in high school. Carrie, Mikaela, and I love to have girls nights with delicious food and movies. My brother Andrew currently lives in California and is living the dream in L.A.
3. Does your family identify with a certain faith, and if so, can you tell us more about the traditions in your faith?
I grew up attending Holy Name Church and School in Beech Grove. My family is Catholic and were fairly active in the church when I was growing up.
4. Describe your perfect family outing or your favorite family tradition.
Growing up, I was very blessed that my parents took us kids on vacation all around the country every year. I always loved this. Currently, my fiancé, Mason, and I love to take our dog to a local park for nice nature walks. We also love trying new restaurants around town.
5. What are three words to describe the reasons you choose to live on the Southside of Indy?
My family, career, and friends (and wonderful locals I meet at work, daily).
6. Ask your youngest child (or spouse or sibling) to describe you. Mason, my fiancé, said: “Leah is the most selfless person I know, often putting others before herself.”
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By Julie Brackemyre
Jerry Brown was born and raised in Winchester, Ind., graduated from Winchester Community High School in 1970, and graduated from Indiana State University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in education from IUPUI in 1977. Brown was a Perry Meridian High School (PMHS) social studies teacher from 19742010. He was the first PMHS teacher of the year in 1987. Brown is the “unofficial” PMHS historian, and he started and continues to maintain the PMHS history rooms at the Perry
1. What do you consider your greatest virtue? A tie between responsibility and dependability
2. What do you most deplore in others? The opposite of what I mentioned above
3. What do you like most about working on the Southside of Indy?
Affordability
4. If you had to live anywhere else, where would it be?
West coast of Michigan
5. If you could begin life over, what would you change?
More of a work-life balance
6. If money weren’t an issue, where would you spend it?
Vacation home on the west coast of Michigan
7. What makes you happiest?
Reading to the little ones at MacArthur Elementary School and helping the teachers there
8. What is your favorite vacation spot? West coast of Michigan and New York City
9. What do you do with your idle time? Reading, going to coffee shops, and writing reviews about them, and following our local sports teams, especially Notre Dame football
10. What is it that makes you angry? Closed-minded people and highly opinionated people
Township Education Center. He is a board member of the Perry Township Southport Historical Association, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, volunteers for the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, and volunteers at MacArthur Elementary School in Perry Township. Brown is married to his “terrific” wife, Joyce, and they have a “wonderful” daughter Melahni and a “great” son-in-law Joe Ake. He has two sisters: Joy Salmon and Janis Culy.
11. What do you do to escape from reality? Go to movies and go to baseball games. I feel like a kid again when I go to baseball games.
12. What/who is the greatest love of your life?
My wife!!
13. What is the quality you most like in a person?
Being open-minded to different points of views
14. What is your greatest extravagance? I probably spend too much money going to coffee shops.
15. What is your favorite restaurant? Oaken Barrel in Greenwood. Great food and reasonable prices.
16. Who is the person most influential in your life?
My wife, Joyce!! She keeps me grounded.
17. What are your fears/phobias? Snakes!! Being a burden to my family as I get older.
18. Which talent would you most like to possess?
Artistic
19. What do you most value in your friends? Support and dependability
20. Who is your favorite historical figure? President John Kennedy. He inspired me and many others to give service to others.
21. What is your greatest regret? I should have spent more time with my parents, grandparents, and hometown friends while they were still living.
22. What tenet do you live by? Be grateful for each day you are alive and healthy.
By Nancy Hammerstrom
With just two weeks left until the general election, candidates are working fervently to prove to the public that they have the knowledge, experience, and plans to best provide for the needs of their local community.
They may be wise to heed advice from a Southside mayor currently serving his fourth term in office.
Under Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers’ leadership, the city has maintained a balanced budget annually, helping to increase public safety funding for hiring and retaining more law enforcement officers and firefighters. Also, thanks to infrastructure improvements, the downtown area is thriving – once 75 percent vacant, it is now 95 percent occupied, becoming an attractive destination for businesses, homeowners, and family-friendly activities.
Myers’ experience as a leader in the public eye started during his childhood.
“From a young age, I was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and an explorer scout with the Greenwood Fire Department,” he said. “I was always drawn to these public engagement opportunities and carried those experiences with me as I grew up.”
A life of service to his community is also in his blood. His father, Lawrence W. “Larry” Myers served as Greenwood mayor from
Myers developed Parkinson’s disease several years ago He shares an update on his progress.
“I am doing better than I thought I would. This diagnosis has made me take better care of my body by working out three to four times a week, staying active, and having a positive attitude. God tells us that He will never give us more than we can handle.”
1976 to 1979 and ran the family-ownedand-operated Myers Ambulance Service for 29 years.
“I learned many valuable lessons from working closely with my father from a very young age,” Myers said. “My time helping with the family’s ambulance service helped me see all of Greenwood and all the places and people that deserved a committed mayor. It taught me to care for those in the community and that we should always work toward strengthening our city. My father also showed me how to be a leader and how to make decisions truly for the people when given the opportunity to lead.”
Myers has continued his dedication to public service by serving on the board for the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, where he was appointed by former Governor and past United States Vice President Mike Pence. He was also appointed to the board for Indiana Statewide 911 by Governor Eric Holcomb. He serves as vice chairman for the Johnson County Recycling District and is serving his consecutive term as president for Aim, Indiana’s municipal growth and leadership organization.
In addition, Myers is a member of the National League of Cities and was appointed to serve on its Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee. He is also a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and served as the president of the Indiana Conference of Mayors in 2018. He has participated in the National Water Council and Johnson County Fraternal Order of Police, and most recently was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of America council. A fluent Spanish speaker, Myers also served as a missionary with World Gospel Mission
from 1997 to 2001 and was a director of security for the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay from 2001-2002.
Earlier in his career, Myers worked for the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Greenwood Police Department for 14 years. He also served the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office as a special deputy sheriff and was elected as the county’s coroner in 1992.
“All these positions allowed me to contribute to Greenwood, the place I was born and raised in,” Myers said. “I was able to give back the people, businesses, and organizations that have made Greenwood the great place it is to live and work today.”
Q: What was the best advice someone gave you when you were running for an elected office?
Always be honest in every answer you give. If you don’t know the answer, it’s OK to say I don’t know, but let me find out and get back with you.
Q: What additional advice do you have for those seeking election in an office this fall?
Never make promises you can’t keep. Always be available to the public. You run for an office to serve, and it is a 24/7 job.
Q: How can those running for office distinguish themselves from other candidates?
Be your own person; don’t try to be somebody you aren’t. Don’t succumb to pressure to try to be liked by everybody. That doesn’t work. Also, listen to your staff
and the professionals that you surround yourself with. Too many times elected officials cave to the loud minority without considering what is best for all of the residents in the city.
You’re serving your fourth term in office. What do you attribute to your success in being re-elected?
I always say it’s about who you surround yourself with. My administration and the employees of Greenwood are a smart, talented, and committed group of people. They continuously seek new opportunities for our residents, prioritize safety, and take pride in serving their peers to the fullest. I am grateful to work with such a great team.
Q: What advice do you have for voters who are trying to decide on which candidate to vote for?
A: I encourage voters to make an informed decision. Take the time to learn about the candidates and what is important to them. That way you can cast a confident vote.
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The Social of Greenwood also offers a support group for those with Parkinson’s disease. Join fellow boxers to share common experiences. Through sharing you can provide and receive comfort, encouragement, knowledge, advice, and inspiration. The group meets in the conference room at The Social of Greenwood every first and third Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at 550 Polk St., Greenwood, IN 46143. For more information about Parkinson’s disease visit parkinson.org.
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Registered voters from every precinct may vote at any voting center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southside Indianapolis and Greenwood residents may choose from Acton UMC, Beech Grove High School, Chin Christian Church, Garfield Park Burrello Center, Franklin Township Government Center, Greenwood Public Library, Perry Township Government Center, and Southport
U.S. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (D)
Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat (L)
Donald J Trump and JD Vance (R)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (We the People)
U.S. STATE SENATOR
Valerie McCray (D)
Andy Horning (L)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
As of last year, I’m retired from developing medical devices and software. So, from research, clinical, education, and industry roles, I’ve been working against and in spite of political interventions into healthcare, since 1979. I’ve been a columnist for the Indianapolis Star, an adjunct scholar of the Indiana Policy Review, an organizer, activist, and candidate. I’m the author of “Relighting the Torch,” on Amazon.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
1. Dethrone the unconstitutional, inherently divisive, and absolutely corrupt “Two Party System” puppet show our founders warned against, as well as expose and challenge the crony network of PACS, big business, deep state, and foreign governments that actually run our government today.
2. End the Fed and restore constitutional sound money as required by both state and federal constitutions. It’s the government’s debt-spending, made possible by the hidden tax and crony “Cantillon Effect” of the Fed’s fiat currency; that’s the cause of most of our economic woe, and even endless war.
3. Stand down the “Military Industrial Complex” and “Scientific Technological Elite” global empire that Eisenhower warned against, and that has us on the precipice of WWIII and socioeconomic collapse.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Maybe other federal candidates should find questions about “community” awkward, because, increasingly, they’ve been delegating and concentrating more and more money and power into everfewer, wealthy, globalist hands. Both
Middle School, among other locations. The Greenwood Public Library is available for early voting from Monday, Oct. 21-Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Early voting on the Southside at Franklin Township Government Center and Perry Township Government Center will be available on weekdays, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and on weekends on Oct. 26 and 27 and Nov. 2 and 3 from 11
Democratic and Republican parties have, for generations now, diminished the authority and autonomy of state, local, and interpersonal communities, in favor of an ever-more intrusive, costly, corrupt, and deceitful central power. I’m the only candidate who wants to decentralize and constitutionally limit power, and all the money that goes with it.
Website: horningforsenate.com
Jim Banks (R)
Antonio Xavier Alvarez (I) (Write-in)
Phillip D. Beachy (Phil) (I) (Write-in)
GOVERNOR and LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Jennifer G. McCormick and Terry Goodin (D)
Donald Rainwater and Tonya Hudson (L)
Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith (R)
Chrisopher Stried (I) (Write-in)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I am currently a call center agent for UPS. This is the third time (‘08,’16, and ‘24) of being a candidate for governor of Indiana. I had a TV Show, “Full Stried Ahead” in Indiana from 2006-2009.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
If fortunate enough to be elected governor I want to eliminate property taxes without raising a sales tax. I also wouldn’t be opposed to eliminating the state income tax. As far as education I do feel less is more; I’d adjust the age bracket 8 to 16 for grammar school and 16 to 20 for college. I’d shorten the school year 1 November to 1 March, and I also would be in favor of shortening the school/work week to three days a week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Third priority would be defunding the authorities putting more faith and trust in the citizens who keep their mouth closed, go to church every single Sunday, and know their right to a second amendment. I would clean house.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
The dedication of women in the area! Women would play an integral part in the administration of mine in the cabinet, judges, you name it! :)
a.m.-6 p.m. All voting centers are handicapped accessible. For questions, please contact either the Johnson County Voter Registration office at 317-3464467, or the Marion County Voter Registration office at 317-327-5040. For additional voting locations go to co.johnson.in.us or vote.indy.gov/vote-centers.
Destiny Wells (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I’m a proud first-generation college graduate who left home to attend Indiana University. At 19, in the aftermath of 9/11, I enlisted in the Army National Guard and later joined Army ROTC, seeking stability and the opportunity to serve my country. Today, I’m a U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel with 20 years of military service. I’ve also dedicated my legal career to public service, holding government litigation roles at local, state, and federal levels, including associate corporation counsel for the city of Indianapolis and Marion County, and deputy attorney general for Indiana. I also serve as the deputy chair of coalitions for the Indiana Democratic Party and sit on multiple boards.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
The most important responsibility of the Indiana attorney general is to serve as the state’s chief legal officer, protecting Hoosiers by ensuring the law is applied fairly and effectively. This includes safeguarding consumer protections, defending our institutions, and upholding the integrity of our legal system. The attorney general should focus on state-level issues that directly impact Hoosiers, working to promote public safety, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure transparency and accountability in government rather than engaging in political distractions or pursuing personal agendas.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
The greatest strength of our Hoosier community is the unwavering sense of resilience and hard work that runs deep across Indiana. We’ve faced tough challenges — but Hoosiers don’t back down. Instead, we come together, roll up our sleeves, and find solutions. It’s that neighborly spirit, combined with a commitment to innovation, that keeps our communities thriving. Hoosiers have a proud tradition of adapting, supporting one another, and building a future where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Todd Rokita (R)
Jefferson Shreve (R)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I started my first business, Storage Express, right after college, and grew it into the largest self-storage company headquartered in Indiana, with more than 125 storage facilities across six states. Twenty-six locations are here in the 6th District. In 2022, I sold most of the business to Extra Space Storage. Success in business has allowed me to invest time in causes I care about, including Indiana University, IU Health Foundation, IUPUI (now IU Indy), and animal welfare. I served from 2011-16 on the board and as the national chairman of the Indiana University Alumni Association. I am currently an executive dean’s board member of IU’s College of Arts and Sciences and serve on the IU Indy Chancellor’s Board. I also serve on the board and executive committee of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Between 2013 and 2019, I served twice on the Indianapolis City-County Council, representing council districts that included Indianapolis’ Southside.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
My first priority, if elected, will be to work toward a balanced federal budget that reins in wasteful government spending and brings down inflation. Our federal deficit is up to $36 trillion ... and rising! We can’t continue like this. We must fix it. My second priority will be to secure our southern border and fix our broken immigration system. We must have lawful pathways, but we cannot continue to let people into this country illegally. My third priority will be to continue to ensure we maintain our transportation systems of roads and highways, as well as affordable energy, which affect us all every day.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
I’m proud to have been born and raised on the Southside of Indianapolis, in Perry Township. It’s where my parents met. It’s home to much of my big, extended family.
I started and grew my business here. It’s where my wife, Mary, and l continue to call home. We have an incredible community. The same can be said for so many communities across the 6th District. People here work hard. They get up every day and want to do well for their families, their neighbors, and their communities. They’re honest. And they expect the same from their leaders. I would be honored to represent the people of the 6th District. I promise to work hard and represent them well.
Social media: facebook.com/ ShreveForCongress; @shreveforcongress
INDIANA STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 32
Katrina Owens (D)
Aaron Freeman (R)
INDIANA STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 36
Suzanne Fortenberry (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I grew up on a family farm, so I consider my first job helping my dad work the fields. I’m a working-class Hoosier by choice, with 26 years with FedEx Express. I own an engraving business and I’m a director of a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
I’m here to be a voice for working-class Hoosiers. They stand up for those of us who have felt unseen and unheard for so long.
1.We need to take care of our educational system by taking care of students and teachers.
2. We need to give back the freedom to make medical decisions for ourselves. What happens between a patient and a doctor is between those two people.
3. We need to get a handle on our state budget. This system of spending too much money and then raising taxes is hurting working-class Hoosiers. We need to work with the money we have, not the money we want.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Hoosier hospitality. Working together to take care of each other; there’s no obstacle we can’t climb. We each have different talents, and we need to work together in the statehouse to keep moving forward.
Website: fortenberry4indiana.com
Cynthia (Cyndi) Carrasco (R)
INDIANA STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 37
Kimberly M. Schofield (D)
Rodric D. Bray (R)
INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: DISTRICT 47
Michael E. Potter (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I am a geologist/environmental scientist
working as an environmental consultant for the past 23 years. As an environmental consultant, I have worked negotiating between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and our corporate clients (petroleum/ manufacturing/automotive/railroad/dry cleaners/family businesses). Additionally, I respond to environmental emergencies such as train derailments (Reed Point, Yellowstone River, Mont., 2023; Morristown, Ind., 2011) pipeline leaks (Refugio Beach, Calif., 2015), and warehouse fires (Avon, 2022; Menominee, Mich., 2022). Working in this industry has allowed me to work closely with companies on how their operations affect our environment and with communities on how cleaning up abandoned factories, gas stations, and buildings can revitalize a community. It has also offered me the opportunity to work within an incident command system directly with police, fire, community, responsible party, EPA, and Coast Guard. What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
1. The environment – I do believe in and generally understand climate change. Working through an environmental lens does not mean that petroleum or coal or plastics will be phased out immediately. Slow and steady with a sense of urgency. We all know that the weather is currently not happy about how we are treating the earth.
2. Healthcare – we need to give women back their right to make their own medical choices. We also need to work toward more affordable healthcare. This includes everything from removing the tax on women’s menstrual products to prescription drugs and elder care.
3. Education – first we need to keep tax dollars in public schools. The current voucher system is gutting public schools. I support a family’s right to choose another public school. If private schools want public school money, they can open their doors and become a public school following public school standards.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Our community’s greatest strengths are the people, the location, and the land. Of course it is the people. We are Hoosiers and hospitality is what we do best. Let’s remember that we really do like each other, and we are always ready to help those in need. With our location, we get to have it all. We sit along I-74, I-65, and I-69 between Indianapolis and the southern Indiana hills. Of course we have warehouses. We live among three interstate highways. These highways provide commercial and personal transportation. Lastly, we still have land. We have options. We have a great agricultural industry, and we have room for new homes and parks and small-town amenities. However, we must resist the urge to abuse
any of these tremendous assets. We need thoughtful and skilled planning to ensure this same quality of life for years to come. Website: friendsofmichaelpotter.com
Social media: Facebook and Instagram: @ friendsofmichaelpotter
Robb Greene (R)
INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: DISTRICT 58
Sandy James (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I’ve called Johnson County home for almost 40 years, and I’ve been a social studies teacher at Greenwood High School (GHS) for 30. In my tenure at GHS, I’ve taught U.S. history, sociology, current events, and psychology. Since 2005, all my classes have been Indiana University Advanced College Project psychology. What’s great about this program is that it’s conducted in tandem with Indiana University as dual credit, so my GHS students receive both high school and college credit for their work. This is my first run for office, but I have served as an election clerk and judge.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
My top priorities would be to help improve Hoosier schools, to restore reproductive healthcare to women, and to ensure equal rights for LGBTQ Hoosiers. The school voucher program has cost public schools a great deal of money when they are already struggling to meet the needs of all their students. Indiana needs to ensure that public schools are properly funded before allowing millions of dollars to flow to private and parochial schools. When Roe was overturned in what I believe was a highly partisan Supreme Court ruling, Indiana was the first state to enact a near total ban on abortion. Hoosier women deserve proper reproductive healthcare. Doctors and women should make decisions on healthcare, not lawmakers. I also want to be sure that LGBTQ Hoosiers are protected from discrimination, especially since samesex marriages are being threatened by Republican lawmakers.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Johnson County is a great place to live. I believe the people are the greatest asset of this area because of their welcoming and accepting nature. Having educated generations of Greenwood students, I’ve worked with so many wonderful families of all shapes and sizes. One of the main reasons I decided to run to represent Indiana House District 58 was because I believed the past representatives from this district weren’t taking ALL of their constituents into consideration, that they have consistently followed Republican party dictates rather than listening to their residents. I want to represent all Johnson
County voters, not just those from one party.
Michelle Davis (R)
INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: DISTRICT 60
Michelle Higgs (D)
Peggy Mayfield (R)
JUDGE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Andy Roesener (R)
JUDGE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1
Gloria J. Danielson (D)
Brandi Foster Kirkendall (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER: DISTRICT 3
Chele Heid (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
Currently I serve on the Johnson County Board of Health and the Johnson County Public Library Foundation. I am a physical therapist, an owner of Equality Engraving – a small business located in Johnson County District, and a retired firefighter/ EMT. While serving on the Johnson County Board of Health I learned of decisions our commissioners were making which ran counter to serving the community – opting out of $1.3 million of taxpayer funds being returned to the county from the State Health Department as well as refusing to pass a minimum standard housing ordinance thus shielding landlords and leaving tenants with no rights or recourse. In the absence of another candidate I decided it was my turn to step up and offer another option to voters. A county resident for over 20 years, I put service to the community over partisan politics and believe we thrive when both parties collaborate..
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
First, rent is sky high, and I am concerned about the number of residences being purchased by corporations for use as rental properties. Our commissioners have turned a blind eye, but I am actively researching collaborative solutions.
Second, our “population” is people –young adults getting started, families with children, and retirees. Infrastructure like sidewalks which can be used by bicycles/ strollers/mobility aids are sorely lacking here. Instead of making this a priority, our commissioners voted to spend $600K on pickleball courts. You can bet I would have used that money to benefit more of our residents.
Finally, we need to not only repair the streets we have but create a robust strategy to build road systems that can accommodate the increasing volume of vehicles. If our roadway network does not
keep pace with the increasing number of users, then community satisfaction will suffer resulting in an adverse impact on growth.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
I have been campaigning door to door as well as meeting with people who are “doing the work on the ground” – leaders of nonprofits from domestic violence resources to substance abuse counselors to those committed to assisting our unhoused population. I have had the opportunity to connect with the young and old, men and women, and folks of all economic backgrounds. What I have found is that people are full of hope and want to help. Our greatest strength in Johnson County are our neighbors who are ready and willing to use their hearts and their hands to serve our community.
Ronald H. (Ron) West (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL: AT-LARGE
Michael Chiappetta (R)
Blythe E. Potter (D)
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
Emerging Leaders Project graduate, White River 09 precinct chair since 2023. Ran for Bargersville Town Council in 2023. Volunteerism with many organizations such as Tri Kappa, Leadership Johnson County (2022 grad), fostering for Luv A Dog Rescue (and other no-kill rescues), regular community trash cleanups, Hoosier Women Forward (current) class 7 social chair, to name a few. My business, Bargersville Wellness, is also currently gathering donations for Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
Johnson County Council solely does budgets and taxes. I want to see the council fund and implement the adopted and neglected 2019 trail plan, increase pedestrian and vehicular connectivity throughout the county, and improve roads before the 2080s (the current timeline for “fixing” our roads).
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
We are resilient. In spite of historically terrible roads and planning for our growth over the last 20 years by the supermajority, Johnson County residents still love our county and believe the planning and needed infrastructure upgrades will catch up. We have a diverse, talented, and caring community. I believe that the residents are ready to bridge the divides we have experienced over the last several years and move forward stronger, together, and more connected literally and figuratively. Website: blythepotter.com
Veterans for Indiana PAC Chair:
veteransforindiana.com
Social media: Facebook and Instagram: @friendsofblythepotter
Saad Tawfeeq (D)
Ronald (Ron) Bates (R)
Michele Ann Graves (R)
Melinda Griesemer (R)
MARION COUNTY TREASURER
Barbara Lawrence (D)
Randy Wandell (R)
BEECH GROVE SCHOOL BOARD: AT-LARGE
April McManus
April Rinks
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I have worked as a cytogenetic laboratory technologist for over 20 years, the last 16 at Indiana University School of Medicine. I have a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in biology with a minor in chemistry. I have never been a very political person, but I have always been involved in the schools. I have coached cheerleading in Beech Grove for over a decade and have been the assistant coach at Beech Grove Middle School for several years. I volunteer for many charity events in Beech Grove throughout the year. I have two children that graduated from Beech Grove and a third that is a freshman.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
My priorities if elected would be:
1. Better pay/benefits for teachers to promote retention and recruiting. 2. Improved emphasis in attracting female students to STEM careers. 3. Providing support to Dr. Hammack so that her vision for Beech Grove Schools can continue to succeed.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Beech Grove’s greatest strength is the people. We are a small, but mighty community. I have witnessed this community come together whenever needed to help others many times during my 16 years of residency here. The people of Beech Grove are always so supportive of our community and I hope to serve and provide our children with the best educational experience that I can.
Beth Prindle
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
My background consists of being involved in community service organizations to help Beech Grove be the best community it can be. I spent a 30-year career in early childhood education.
What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
1. I will continue to work closely with the superintendent and administrative
team to set policies in place to ensure that all students will be successful and reach their potential.
2. I will continue to be financially conservative and fiscally responsible to stakeholders.
3. I will continue to be very transparent and visible in the community. Working together small must definitely be conveyed.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
I feel the greatest strength of Beech Grove is “We Are Family” – We love where we live, work, learn, and serve.
Dennis Wilson II Tara Wolf
COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD: ATLARGE
Amy Counts
Rob Daniels
Charity Flores
Nicole M. Kemp
What is your work/political/ philanthropic background?
I volunteered at the district with the PTO and on the Center Grove Education Foundation when my son was younger, and I currently work as a subsidiary teacher. I sit on the board for Greenwood Pride, and I co-founded Every Kid Eats Johnson County. This is my first time running but I have been active in my community advocating for teachers. What are your top three priorities if elected to office?
1. Teacher retention and recruitment
2. Student safety and wellness
3. Ensuring we are maintaining sustainable growth while being fiscally responsible.
What do you feel is/are the greatest strength(s) of your community?
Center Grove is such a tight-knit community where everyone rallies behind one another. I have lived here my entire life, and throughout the growth many people still remain grounded and kind.
My endorsements: Vote Common Good, Good Party, Central Indiana AFL-CIO, Defense of Democracy, Our Schools USA. I also earned the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense and Mental Health Now Candidate Distinction.
Website: nicolekempforcentergrove. com
Robert (Robbie) Williams
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 3
Sheila Martin Christoper (Chris) Zaborowski
INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: DISTRICT 57
Craig Haggard (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY CORONER
Michael D. Pruitt (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER
Kimberly (Kim) Hamilton (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY SURVEYOR
J. Gregory Cartwell (R)
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1
Brian P. Baird (R)
MARION COUNTY CORONER
Alfarena McGinty (D)
MARION COUNTY SURVEYOR
Debra Jenkins (D)
MARION COUNTY TREASURER
Randy Wandell (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 1 Richard Backus (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2
Todd Colip (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 3 Christopher Brown (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 4
Melissa Davis (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 5
Shannon Young Davis (R)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Ryan Donovan
Elizabeth Yoder
PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 1
James Sullivan (R)
PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2
Terry Trent (R)
PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 3
Randall Decker (R)
PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 4
Howard Howe (R)
PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 5
Timothy O’Connor (R)
PERRY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS: AT-LARGE
Astin Vick
Emily Hartman
James Hernandez
By Dawn Whalen
Whalen Realty Group at F.C. Tucker Company
Apartment or condo? Individuals and families looking to change their living arrangement and are not in the market for a single-family home should review both options. While condos and apartments have many similarities, there are several key differences to consider, including ownership, equity, and maintenance. The most notable difference between an apartment and a condo is ownership. Apartments are rented and usually part of a larger residential building, which is owned and managed by a landlord. Some condos may also be part of a large residential building, but each unit is owned by an individual who likely pays monthly or annual homeowner association (HOA) fees that cover exterior maintenance. Before signing a lease or placing a down payment, evaluate the following factors.
Condos offer an excellent entry point into the real estate market for those who prefer to avoid the responsibilities of lawn care and exterior maintenance, such as the roof, lobby, and parking areas. They’re also ideal for individuals looking to downsize from a single-family home, build equity, enjoy a range of popular amenities, and eliminate the hassle of maintaining
outdoor spaces. Just like with owning a traditional single-family home, condo owners enjoy tax benefits and building equity in a property. While there are several pros of owning a condo, there are also additional expenses and responsibilities.
When purchasing a condo, the steps are almost identical to buying a house and include obtaining a pre-approval letter and securing proper financing. Buyers should plan to pay for a home inspection, make a down payment, cover closing costs, and review the HOA fees and regulations. It’s crucial to understand how frequently fees increase and what is and isn’t covered by the HOA and maintenance fees. If a problem arises within the condo, such as a faulty dishwasher or a leaky faucet, the owner is responsible for repairs. However, if there’s a problem with the roof or if the siding is damaged during a storm, these costs are typically covered by the condo association.
Condo fees vary by location, but because they are structured similarly to apartments, they offer a wide variety of amenities covered by the owners’ association fees. Many popular condo amenities include a pool, gym, clubhouse, greenways, a dog park, and more depending on the location and style of the condo community.
“Ms. Cotter! Ms. Cotter! Look what I made for Mr. Robbie! He does so much for us!” said Taylor, a student at South Grove Elementary School. Taylor’s thoughtful gift to our amazing custodian, Mr. Robbie, reminds us all of the impact our support staff has on our school community. It’s the little moments like these that show the heart of Beech Grove — where appreciation and kindness shine every day.
Condo living is a popular choice for many people, but for anyone coming from a free-standing home, adjusting to sharing a wall, ceiling, or floor with neighbors can take some getting used to.
Apartment living is a good choice for those not interested in homeownership or only planning to live in a location for a short time. Some people choose to live in an apartment for a few years to acclimate themselves to a new city and decide which area they may wish to settle in the future.
When it comes to apartment costs, things are typically straightforward. The landlord sets a specific monthly rent amount, which the tenant is responsible for paying. Often, the first and last month’s rent is required up front upon signing the lease, but beyond these initial payments, there are usually few additional fees. Some places may require deposits to cover potential future damages or to accommodate pets. It’s a good idea to review the lease and find out if any regular maintenance or upkeep is required by renters and what to do if there is a problem within the unit or building.
Many apartment complexes try to offer some amenities to tenants, such as a playground or workout facility, but amenities will vary across locations and rent prices. Pay close attention to what’s offered and if there are any additional fees to access amenities.
One of the primary distinctions between renting an apartment and owning a condo is the matter of equity. When owning a condo, the monthly mortgage payments go toward equity that can be leveraged in the future. In contrast, rent payments go straight to the landlord without contributing to a financial investment. There are several reasons why someone might decide to buy a condo or rent an apartment. Regardless of the decision, it’s crucial to understand what is included in the agreement, who is responsible for maintenance, and the payment details. Talk with an experienced REALTOR® about condo living and how it differs from a single-family home and apartment. Many REALTOR®s have experience with condo transactions and can offer insight into this style of living.
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 is the founder of Whalen’s Heroes, which provides funding to purchase service animals for veterans. She can be reached at Dawn@whalenrealtygroup.com.
In Miss Royalty’s second grade class, students teamed up to save Fred the gummy worm! The goal was to move Fred to his life preserver using only paper clips. It required some serious teamwork, and they did an amazing job! Great work, second graders!
Austin Lowden hears it all the time: soccer is his whole life and personality. It comes with the territory when you take the path that Lowden has – he’s played club soccer his entire life and spent the first several years of his high school career choosing to forego playing with the Center Grove High School team and instead playing with the Indy Eleven Pro Academy, part of MLS Next.
That’s why this chapter Lowden finds himself in – donning a Center Grove uniform and helping the Trojans to what could end up being a historic season – is unique. And it’s why what could come next could seem jarring to some. But it’s right where Lowden wants to be.
The Indy Eleven Pro Academy, part of MLS Next, began in 2023 as a way to offer youth players to develop their game in hopes of playing at the next level. There, Lowden played with and against some of the best players in the country. But the commitment could at times be taxing. Lowden found himself driving an hour to and from practice each day. The MLS Next season was longer than a high school season. Travel was extensive. As time went on, Lowden found himself asking: What if I want to do something else?
He missed playing with the friends he grew up with in Center Grove. He would go to Center Grove games, experience the atmosphere, and wonder if he was missing something. And so, heading into his senior season, he decided to play for Center Grove. “I decided I’d rather end off my high school career helping my team and school win a state title,” he said.
It’s been nothing short of a smashing success. Center Grove finished the regular season undefeated with a 15-0 record, outscoring opponents 61-5. Lowden scored 13 goals with nine assists. Through his first seven games, he scored 11 goals. In his team’s last five games before the state tournament, he had seven assists. “He’s brought a presence up front where we can play him the ball,” Center Grove coach Jameson McLaughlin said. “He’s so big and strong, he can get the ball at his feet, he can hold it up and bring other kids into the play. But on top of that, he’s also so technically good. It’s really hard to defend that kid, because if you try to play him strong, he’s bigger than you are. If you try to do something else, he can dribble by you.”
Lowden has had to adjust his mentality playing for Center Grove. With the Indy Eleven Pro Academy, he was more of a facilitator. With the Trojans, he has had to learn to occasionally take a shot instead of making another pass.
Center Grove isn’t a one-man team. Nick Whitney scored 12 goals heading into the regular season with 10 assists. A trio of other players have at least five goals. Center Grove shut out 10 of 13 regularseason opponents. Its most impressive win of the season came against Noblesville, who had won 46 consecutive games and three straight state titles coming into the contest.
Whenever this season’s journey ends, a different one will begin for Lowden. Only, it will likely be off the soccer field. He doesn’t plan to play collegiate soccer. Instead, he wants to go to the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and learn how to start his own gym. When he tells people about his post-graduation plans, he’s often met with surprise. But he is ready “to open up my life outside of (soccer), to see what life has to offer.”
“I do get reactions every single time I tell someone. They’re like, ‘What? No way!’ But it’s what I want to do,” he said. “You can’t put all your eggs in one basket, is what my mom always tells me,” Lowden said. “Making sure that you’re not only focused on soccer, that you have some other things in your life that you enjoy, that you do with your free time, is very important.”
Join us for the 2024 Roncalli High School Open House! This year’s event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. The Ascension St. Vincent (ASV) Gymnasium will be set up to explore Roncalli. Check in at the main lobby of the ASV gymnasium. Visit booths to meet faculty, staff, and coaches. Check out our updated facilities. Get a tour of the school from a current student. See what it’s like to be a Roncalli Royal ... we love it, and we know you will too! Stop by and see why so many people are making Roncalli their choice for high school! For information about Roncalli, visit roncalli.org.
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Roncalli 38, Guerin Catholic 23 (Sept. 20)
Roncalli: Collin Ash — 18-23, 220 passing yards, 73 rushing yards, one passing TD, five rushing TDs; Conner Kessler — five receptions, 55 yards; Alex Toth — three receptions, 48 yards, one TD
Perry Meridian 35, Greenwood 28 (Sept. 28)
Perry Meridian: Allen Zupan — 15-19, 225 passing yards, 44 rushing yards, two TDs; Jonathan Hunter — 18 carries, 58 rushing yards, three TDs
Greenwood: Ayden Houseman — 7-16, 127 passing yards, three TDs; Anthony Scaramazzo — 37 carries, 192 yards, one TD; Davion Jones — three receptions, 88 yards, two TDs
Greenwood Christian 51, Clarksville 14 (Oct. 4)
Greenwood Christian: Trey Dobson — 7-10, 153 passing yards, 49 rushing yards, two passing TDs; one rushing TD; Evan Mcintire — eight carries, 109 yards, three TDs
Lutheran 62, Cardinal Ritter 21 (Sept. 20)
Lutheran: Jackson Willis — 10-11, 282 passing yards, six TDs; D’marco Wilson — nine carries, 126 rushing yards, two TDs; LJ Ward, Wilson, Landyn Hazelwood, Tj Clark, Javarrea Cooper, Isaiah Jones — one receiving TD
BOYS SOCCER:
Lutheran 6, Monrovia 0 (Sept. 26)
Lutheran: Abush Rolfsen — three goals; Nate Hughes — two goals, one assist; Al Kochan — one goal
Greenwood Christian 7, Christel House 1 (Oct. 9)
Greenwood Christian: Trey Dobson — four goals; Caden Camden — one goal, one assist; Max McNichols — one goal, one assist; Boden Campbell — one goal, two assists
Southport 10, Terre Haute North Vigo 0 (Sept. 14)
Southport: Dieu Ebuela — four goals; William John — three goals; Jean Paul Mlulei — four assists
Perry Meridian 3, Roncalli 1 (Sept. 23)
Perry Meridian: Kerrysyn Thang, Bawi Bik Hnin, Aaron Gary — one goal; Ti Ha Naing — two assists
Roncalli: Jonny Harlow — one goal
GIRLS SOCCER:
Greenwood Christian 9, Indianapolis Washington 0 (Oct. 9)
Greenwood Christian: Annaleece Jackson, Ava Hanson, Norah Herndon, Cristina Munsell, Danielle McLaughlin, Hope Schmidt, Kaylynn Tremblett — one goal
Perry Meridian 7, Warren Central 0 (Oct. 1)
Perry Meridian: Lana Mack —three goals, two assists; Sofia Terrell — three goals; Esther Hung — one goal, one assist; Bawi Za Vuang Tu — one assist; Eleanor Mennel — one assist
Roncalli 7, Whiteland 5 (Sept. 21)
Roncalli: Summer Fishel — four goals; Sophia Lewis — two goals; Addie Gates — one goal, one assist; Sammie Kegerreis — one assist
Whiteland: Maddie Fleury — two goals, two assists; Kinley Waalkins — two goals; Elmora Stevenson — one goal; Rylie Clark — one assist
Franklin 6, Southport 0 (Sept. 30)
Franklin: Jazlinn Diaz-Avalos — two goals, one assist; Izzy Traut — one goal, two assists; Grace Anderson — one goal, one assist; Charlee Cramer, Addie Harris — one goal; Amelia Richter — one assist
Roncalli 3, HSE 0 (Sept. 24)
Roncalli: Logan Bell – 15 kills; 14 digs; three aces; Lydia Stahley — nine kills; Ella Stone — four blocks; Eva Hurrle — 14 digs; Addie Haberthy — 31 assists
Center Grove 3, Franklin 0 (Oct. 2)
Center Grove: Ellen Zapp — 21 kills; 11 digs; Reese Dunkle — seven blocks; Maddi Higginson — 13 digs; Anabelle Schembra — 29 assists; 10 digs
Franklin: Rose Mahin — 10 kills; Addie Martin — three blocks; Aubrey Runyon — three blocks; Kate Pinnick — 17 digs; Karlin Burton — 25 assists
Southport 3, Lutheran 1 (Sept. 30)
Southport: Avanell Traylor — 12 kills; Tori Rwizi — 10 kills; Ryleigh Hamilton — seven blocks; Arianna Neese — 25 digs; Marlee Chafin — 36 assists
For the first time in school history, the Roncalli boys cross country team won the Circle City Conference championship. The Royals captured the title with a one-point win. Senior Sam Vaught placed third, sophomore Will Lewis placed fifth, junior Owen Lewis followed at sixth and sophomore Jim Buchmeier came in seventh. These finishes earned four of the eight All-Conference spots.
“The conference championship completed an unprecedented month of running by our team, winning four meets and defeating all 28 opponents.”
— Head Coach Jeff Buckley
Congratulations to the boys cross country team and coaches on their remarkable success!
Take a closer look. Open House, November 7, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
By Julie Brackemyre
1. How many years has Kelsay Farms been in business, and what inspired you to start/purchase/work with this business?
Kelsay Farms has been in existence since 1837, but the agritourism business started in 2007. This is our 18th season of Experience the Farm. I have a passion for youth education and started the agritourism business years ago to educate little ones about where their food comes from through field trips. It has grown over the years, but the education is still at the forefront of everything we do!
2. Are you the original owner?
I married into the family farm in 2000. My husband, Joe, and I are part of the sixth generation on the farm. I am the original owner of Kelsay Farm Tours, LLC which is the agritourism entity.
3. Describe your typical workday.
N/A (it varies too much to answer this)
4. What inspires your work, and what sets you apart from everyone else?
I love what I do and feel very blessed for the opportunity! I love young people as my background is in youth development. I love teaching the little ones on field trips and I also love working with my high school-aged staff! I am inspired when the school buses pull into our farm with excited children who are eager to learn and enjoy some time on the farm!
5. If you could go back to the beginning knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently?
N/A
6. What’s your best advice for someone who wants to start their own business?
I have a few pieces of advice to someone who wants to start their own business!
1. Do your research – make sure to visit other businesses and talk with business owners before you ever begin to make sure that this is really want you want to do. Do your market research as well!
2. Write a business plan and set yearly goals. Also find a business mentor!
3. Make sure it aligns with your passion and your goals for your own life personally. I wanted to work in an environment where I could raise my family. I wanted them to
learn work ethic within a family business, so it aligned perfectly. But make sure you are willing to commit the time and also fulfill your life goals! There will be long days ahead of you!
Check out the owner:
Amy
Kelsay
Kelsay
Farm Tours, LLC
1. How long have you worked with Kelsay Farms? Tell me a little about your background and how you developed your skill set.
I married into the family in 2000 after I met my husband, Joe at Purdue during college! We moved directly back here to the family farm and have been involved ever since. I worked off of the farm for Purdue Extension for six years coordinating the Johnson County 4-H program where I grew my passion of youth development and event planning. Once we started our own family, I was fortunate to find a place on the farm to enhance my skills and opened the agritourism business!
2. What has been your biggest success to date, and what has been your biggest challenge?
I feel very fortunate that I get to work with my family. Our children were born into this agritourism business and they do not know any other way of spending fall. From the time they were little they have been involved! Whether it was unloading and sorting pumpkins to cleaning animal pens to even working alongside some of the older employees – they have spent their entire lives at Kelsay Farms in October! I feel so blessed that all three of them are still involved in the business today. While our daughters are both at Purdue University now and our son is in high school, they have all taken on significant roles in the business and still spend their October weekends right here at Kelsay Farms!
3. What inspires you to hit the ground running each morning?
I feel very blessed that I love what I do! I am inspired by young people and I truly have a passion for education. I am motivated by kiddos that are excited and interested in learning about agriculture. I am also inspired by the fall weather – what a great environment to work in!
4. Tell me some of your hobbies, outside of working for Kelsay Farms.
I love spending time with my family whether it’s on our farm doing barn chores and working livestock for 4-H shows OR traveling. Believe it or not – I also love visiting other family farms! I always learn things or take away ideas that we can consider implementing to make our farm a better experience!
5. What’s an interesting fact about your business that most people don’t know?
Our agritourism business has gone through some changes over the years. We were a dairy farm when we opened for agritourism years ago, but sold the dairy in 2018. We changed our agritourism efforts that year in order to maintain that sector of the business. Then two years later, we (along
with the entire world) changed yet again to stay open during the pandemic. Those two major events have taught us that we live in a world where change is going to happen and how important it is to accept that change and re-route! You must be open-minded as a business owner and roll with the things that out of your control!
6. What’s an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I had the privilege of studying in France for my graduate school degree. I was working with a group on a high-end French food from on-farm production all the way to marketing to white-tablecloth restaurants. This really opened my eyes to agritourism years ago and how interested people were in this local food concept!
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By Chet Cromer
Two decades ago, many of the gadgets and conveniences we rely on today were either clunky, futuristic dreams, or straightup science fiction. Fast forward 20 years, and technology has made everything smoother, faster, and more fun! Let’s take a look at some of the wild advancements in tech, many of which we take for granted today.
Smartphones: your pocket-sized best friend
When the iPhone hit the scene in 2007, it was like a gadget straight out of a spy movie. Now, it’s your camera, GPS, social media hub, calendar, email, and alarm clock all rolled into one.
Cloud computing: bye-bye floppy disks
Remember that sinking feeling when you lost a floppy disk or USB drive with all your important files on it? Yeah, those days are long gone. Enter cloud computing, where you can store all your stuff in a magical place called “the cloud.” Now you can access your files from anywhere in the world, on any device, without carrying around those
bulky hard drives or worrying about losing your homework.
Social media: from LOLs to livestreams
Today, social media is how we stay connected, informed, and — let’s be honest — distracted. Social media platforms have changed the way we share (and overshare) our lives. They’ve even transformed the world of business, politics, and activism, allowing anyone with Wi-Fi to broadcast their message to the masses.
Streaming services: entertainment on demand
Thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Spotify, you’ve got an endless buffet of movies, TV shows, and music right at your fingertips. With streaming, you’ve become the master of your entertainment universe — no commercials (mostly), no waiting. Just hit play.
Electric vehicles: zooming into the future
Thanks to electric vehicles (EVs), we’re now cruising around town without even needing a drop of gasoline. Tesla sped onto the scene with sleek designs, and suddenly EVs weren’t just eco-friendly—they were
cool. Now, with more charging stations popping up and electric cars getting zippier, EVs are becoming more and more popular. Beyond just EV, many vehicles are now moving toward autonomous driving, meaning in the near future, traffic on your commute might actually be relaxing.
3D printing: creating ... well, everything Need a custom phone case? Print it. Building a rocket ship? Print the parts. Doctors are even 3D printing prosthetics and implants! It’s a game-changer in manufacturing, medicine, and even art. I watched a YouTube video the other day where they 3D printed a house!
Internet of things: your coffee maker is smarter than you
Imagine waking up to your coffee already brewing itself. Now imagine that coffee maker talking to your fridge, which tells you that you’re out of milk. That’s the Internet of Things (IoT) — a world where
your devices chat with each other to make your life easier. From smart thermostats that learn your ideal temp to fitness trackers that nag you to get off the couch, IoT is making everything from homes to factories run smoother and smarter.
5G and wearable tech: next-level connectivity
5G is here to bring faster speeds and seamless connectivity, which means your video calls won’t freeze just when you’re about to say something important. And you can track your steps, heart rate, and even sleep patterns like a pro athlete with wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers.
The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township is once again supporting Perry Township Schools with a $1,000 donation to help provide students with many of the supplies and services they need for the upcoming school year. Treasurer Scott Splichal presented the check to Stephanie Quinlan, assistant director of student services for Perry Schools and a member of the club. “The goal of the SHARE program (Students and Staff Helping to Acquire Resources for Everyone) is to support families in need across Perry Township during
back-to-school time, which can be very financially demanding,” Quinlan explained. The event was held July 20 and students who qualified were sent an invitation to register in early July via EventBrite. “Through this collaborative effort, we hope to provide more than 500 families with basic school supplies and backpacks as well as immunizations and information about activities and services offered by various community organizations,” Quinlan noted. She added that participants also will have a chance to fill out forms needed for the beginning of the school year (such as textbook and meal assistance applications).
Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom
Do you know an educator that deserves to be recognized? Please email their name, grade or subject they teach, school name, and reason(s) for nomination to nancyh@ myiconmedia.com. Congratulations to this month’s nominated educators of the month.
FRANKLIN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Julie is a leader in the Social Studies department as the GHW PLC team lead and teaches GHW and honors GHW. She took on a third prep in AP human geography and has done an excellent job building her course from the ground up.
*Nominated by Social Studies Department Coordinator David Fengya, Franklin Central High School
Lisa Durinzi
ROSA PARKS ELEMENTARY FIFTH GRADE TEACHER
Ms. Durinzi does a wonderful job building her classroom community. She gets to know every student, not only academically, but also personally. She then includes that information into her instructional lesson plans, but also makes sure she has personal one-on-one conversations with them to check in on their social, emotional, and mental state. Ms. Durinzi truly has a growth mindset not only for herself but wants to build that within her students. If there is an activity at Rosa Parks Elementary, you can count on Ms. Durinzi to be there. Even if events are outside of school for our students, she tries to make it to all the events that she can. Her love for her students truly builds that amazing relationship not only inside, but outside of the classroom. She is the true definition of being a Rocket. She always wants to do what is best for students, which increases her willingness to learn new pedagogical techniques and share those with others. RPE is very lucky to have Ms. Durinzi!
*Nominated by Perry Township Schools
Hope Academy is excited to announce the launch of our new music program during Student Resource Time (SRT)! Starting with a small but enthusiastic group, students are exploring a variety of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard. Thanks to a generous donation from Rock Garage, we now have a full drum set, and additional equipment is on the way to help our students rock out even more! Beyond being a fun activity, participating in music offers numerous benefits, including cognitive development, which enhances academic performance and memory; social and emotional growth that fosters teamwork, self-expression, and confidence; physical development, which improves motor skills and overall health; cultural awareness that introduces students to diverse musical traditions; and recovery support that provides emotional regulation, social connection, and a positive outlet for selfexpression. We’re excited to watch this program grow and look forward to sharing future updates –maybe even some student performances!
By Robert Gonzalez, M.D. Pediatrician with Eskenazi Health
Domestic violence is widespread in this country.
In one 24-hour period last September, 1,963 domestic violence victims were assisted by Indiana organizations alone according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Nearly 80,000 were served nationwide in that same period, the majority of whom were seeking shelter. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, designed to help advocates join forces to end this ongoing tragedy. Consider ways you can help yourself, your friends, and your neighbors by fighting to end this abuse.
One way to combat the violence is to identify abuse before it escalates into physical and sexual violence. Many methods are used to dominate a victim in intimate-partner relationships. The Power and Control Wheel, developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, details types and examples of these forms of abuse, such as coercion, threats, male
privilege, intimidation, financial abuse, threats/pleas involving the children, isolation, emotional abuse, denial of abusive actions, belittling the importance and nature of those actions, and victim blaming. For copies of this wheel, go to thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-andcontrol or theduluthmodel.org/wheelgallery.
A particularly dangerous and common form of exerting power is financial abuse. By controlling the purse strings, an abuser can keep a partner from escaping a violent household. When a friend or loved one seeks job opportunities or other forms of independence, do what you can to advise and assist, especially since some victims will not identify the reasons for their actions.
If you see signs of abuse in your own relationship, you can reach out to local and national hotlines for guidance on steps to take, such as creating an escape plan. These hotlines are also often accessed by those who fear for potential victims and by abusers seeking to change. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24-7. Through interpretation resources, callers can speak
to advocates in 140 languages. Call 1-800799-SAFE (7233), text “start” to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org. What occurs during a call is spelled out on the website if you’d like to know more. If your home is dangerous, be sure to wait until you are alone when contacting them or access the line elsewhere to ensure your abuser is not observing.
Indiana is home to numerous shelters and other resources for those experiencing domestic violence. You can find many of them through sites that act as service hubs, such as the Domestic Violence Network or Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In addition, allies of domestic violence survivors can assist during the month of October by attending events and/or donating time, funds, or clothing. For example, you can donate clothes to Thrifty Threads to assist survivors or to Dress for Success Indianapolis to help women achieve financial independence. Victims can find local help through health care providers as well, such as a primary care provider or counselor. In doctors’ offices victims can express worries and learn about resources safely. For help with domestic violence in particular,
consider contacting Eskenazi Health Center of Hope. This center collaborates with victims’ assistance agencies, prosecutors, and local law enforcement to help victims of sexual assault and family violence in the Indianapolis area. You can call 317880-8006 for their assistance or read about their resources on their website at eskenazihealth.edu/health-services/centerof-hope.
Let’s all do what we can this month to assist those who are enduring so much.
and pop tabs to Riley
Perry Kiwanis donated $2,500 and other items to Riley Hospital for Children during the recent Indiana District of Kiwanis convention. The target for the Indiana District to make its goal for the year was $250,000, and as of the convention it has raised over $275,000. The club also donated three tubs of items for the Riley Komfort Kart which serves parents of children who are in Riley. In addition, the club donated 20 pounds of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. The tabs are recycled and generate funds to help support the facility. In addition to Riley, Kiwanis supports various community organizations including Hunger Inc., Baxter YMCA, and others through its recent golf outing and its concession stand serving Baxter YMCA youth athletic leagues and winter basketball. The Kiwanis Club of Perry Township was formed in 1982. It meets at the IHOP restaurant, 7521 U.S. 31 South, Thursdays at 7 a.m. and on Zoom. Contact President Jeff Udrasols at 317-679-2438 for more information about the club or visit its Facebook page.
Halloween Pantry
Please join us for a Halloween pantry. You’re in for a treat! Celebrate with us as we debut our new pantry room! Enjoy some food, grab an ice cream, and shop in style! Ribbon cutting performed by Major Coffman. | When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: 317-788-4986; hornetparkcommunitycenter.com.
Mayor’s Clean City Initiative: Free Drive-Up Recycling Paper shredding, appliance drop off, eyeglass recycling, hearing aid recycle, unused medical disposal, and used syringe disposal. | When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.noon. | Where: Beech Grove City Hall, 806 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: 317-803-9108; beechgrove.com.
SHOTS & SHIVERS: An Interactive Spook Show
Prepare for a Halloween experience like no other with SHOTS & SHIVERS! Hosted by the enigmatic Mistress of the Night, this interactive spook show promises an evening filled with thrills, chills, and three shots of Jack Daniel’s to toast the ghostly spirits of Indianapolis. Don your best costume and join us for ghastly games, terrifying treats, and unforgettable fun. 21+ | When: Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. | Where: The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis. | Info: 317-522-8099; indydistricttheatre.org/ shows.
IF Theatre’s Play-Lovers’ Club
The newly minted IF Theatre (née IndyFringe), will host a new Play-Lovers’ Club, to bring audience members together in support of four unique performances at theatres across the city. The club is intended to function just like a book club, but for theatre enthusiasts looking to explore new productions. Each quarter, club members will attend a curated performance on their own time. After each show’s closing, participants will gather at IF Theatre for beverages, snacks, and a lively discussion moderated by IF Theatre’s staff. Judy’s Life’s Work by Loy A WebbPresented by Naptown African American
Theatre Collective will be discussed. The performances – not the discussion – will be held at The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center – visit phoenixtheatre.org/buy-tickets. |
When: Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. | Where: IF Theatre, 719 E St Clair St, Indianapolis. | Info: info@ indyfringe.org; 317-210-4639
Chair Yoga
Join us every Friday morning for a rejuvenating session of Chair Yoga designed to promote physical well-being and mental relaxation. These sessions are perfect for individuals of all ages and abilities, providing a gentle yet effective way to enhance flexibility, build strength, and find moments of tranquility. | When: Fridays at 10 a.m. through Jan. 3. | Where: Garfield Park Family Center Fitness Room, 2345 Pagoda Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: To register for this program/activity please contact the Indy Parks Customer Service Center at 317-327-7275 (option 2), or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov.
Critter Chat
No registration needed. Free dropin program for all ages. Will be held in Blake’s Children’s Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory unless weather is an issue. Otherwise, it will be held in the classroom or gazebo room of the conservatory. Check-in at the front desk to confirm the location of the program on the day. | When: Saturday, Oct. 26 noon to 1 p.m. | Where: 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: 317-3277183; garfieldgardensconservatory.org/ programsevents.
29th Annual Spirit & Place Festival
The 29th annual Spirit & Place festival will explore the topic and practice of GRATITUDE for 10 days beginning Nov. 1. Through family activities, insightful lectures and workshops, a variety of performances, and transformative dialogues, this year’s festival invites the community to intentionally practice and reflect on gratitude as a way to take care of themselves and each other. As Indianapolis’s largest co-created community festival that aims to shape both individuals and public life, the Spirit & Place Festival will host 10 days of events – created by artists, scholars, performers, congregations, cultural institutions, and more – at different locations around Central Indiana. | When: Nov. 1-10, various times. | Where: Various locations
in Indianapolis. | Info: spiritandplace.org/ events/month/2024-11/
First Thursdays
For all adults. First Thursdays are your FREE ticket to go behind the scenes at the Indianapolis Symphony! Enjoy a beverage and join us in our Hilbert Circle Theatre lobby along with ISO artists, staff, and special guests for an immersive experience. This season will include four hour-long programs featuring performances, exclusive interviews, and interactive activities. | When: Nov. 7, 7 p.m. | Where: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. | Info: 317-639-4300; indianapolissymphony.org/events
Eric Greenspan and The World Food Championships (WFC)
The World Food Championships (WFC), the globe’s largest food sport competition celebrating everyday culinary talent, is thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with Celebrity Chef Eric Greenspan. Known for his innovative approach to cuisine, Chef Greenspan will take on the role of culinary advisor and host of the highly anticipated “Taste of WFC” event, a premium gastronomic experience. This new premium experience will give guests an insider’s look into the world of food sport, featuring live cooking demos, tastings, and unprecedented competition access. | When: Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 opening rounds, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Monday, Nov 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (awards 6-8 p.m.). | Where: Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. | Info: Tickets to the 2024 World Food Championships can be purchased at World Food Championships (indianastatefair. com) For more information about the World Food Championships, visit WorldFoodChampionships.com.
Caregivers Support Group Franciscan Health is hosting a weekly caregivers support group. The group is open to those who provide care for a loved one, who need a safe place to talk and interact with others who understand the frustrations, weariness, rewards, and stress of being a caregiver. Topics discussed during sessions include signs of caregiver burnout, ways to reduce caregiver stress, and self-care. The support group is free, but registration is required. | When: Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. | Where: Franciscan
Health Senior Promise Conference Room, 8778 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: To register for the weekly caregivers support group, call 317-528-2636.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a faith-based program of grief support, help, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Led by trained facilitators Mike Louden and Roxanne Deardurff, the GriefShare sessions will include videos by experts in grieving, support group discussion, and personal study/reflection. All are welcome. Begin attending at any time; sessions are not sequential. | When: Wednesdays, Aug. 21Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. | Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: Contact the church at 317-783-2000.
Perry Township Kiwanis Club Meeting Oct. 24 meeting: Ariana Beedie, community journalism director, Mirror Indy. Oct. 31 meeting: Logan Clark, location leader, Isaiah 117 House, Marion County. Visitors are welcome! | When: Meets on Thursdays at 7 a.m. | Where: IHOP restaurant, 7521 U.S. 31 S., Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/ KiwanisOfPerryTownship; kiwanisperry@ kiwanisperrytownship.org
Connecting with the Community Perry Township Kiwanis’ eighth annual Connecting with the Community event. Families are invited to sign up for this event that supports Perry Schools students and their families who need help. We will be giving away shoes, socks, running shirts, coats, hats, mittens, new bras, underwear, leggings, and tops along with many toiletry items. Businesses contributing to the event will have their company logo on the event flyers and also be recognized in advertising for the event. | When: Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Where: Southport Middle School, Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/ KiwanisOfPerryTownship; kiwanisperry@ kiwanisperrytownship.org
Chair Aerobics
Join us for a 15-week, low-impact, themebased seated exercise and brain fitness class led by an instructor from Through the Ages Fitness. Please bring a water bottle to class. | When: Thursday mornings in August, September, October, and November, 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. | Info: 317-275-4512; attend.indypl.org/event/10011026.
blindsided by the tragic suicide of one of their own, an event that leaves them all shocked and confused.
By Bradley Lane
Having been a film fan on the internet, I was aware there was a Japanese horror craze in the early to mid-2000s both in Japan and abroad, but I had yet to dive into the j-horror scene for myself. Many of these films did so well in fact, I was familiar with their American remakes before I had ever learned they were based on Japanese films at all, like 2002’s The Ring or 2004’s The Grudge. However, this year with an ambitiously lengthy horror watchlist and October upon us, I decided to start my j-horror education with a foundational work of the movement, 2001’s Pulse directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. What I discovered was a film that not only stood the test of time but spoke past the time in which it was created in an effort to warn us about precisely the moment we find ourselves in now.
The film begins with a group of friends
This only gets worse as they discover a mysterious ghostly image of their friend on a disc he was working on before his death. Simultaneously, an economics student begins to have his new internet connection haunted by similarly ghostly entities. Separately, they seek to investigate and make sense of the digital horrors sent to haunt them. What stands out most when watching Pulse is just how similar it is to modern horror in America. The scenes with violent imagery and ghosts are certainly scary, but the real horror of the film comes from real world fears of isolation and loneliness. The film posits
that technology and modern life only serve to further disconnect people rather than to function as designed and bring people together.
The film states explicitly that the ghosts in the story do not seek to kill their targets, but rather that, “they’ll try to make people immortal, by quietly trapping them in their own loneliness.”
This fear of the modern world being designed to draw people further apart has been previously explored cinematically by masters like Ozu and Antonioni, but not until Pulse was the messaging focused tightly and clearly enough to be so immediately terrifying.
Ari Aster’s 2019 film Midsommar utilizes a similar effect by demonstrating how the main character becomes alienated
by the modern world to the point where she excuses eugenics, suicide pacts, and ritualistic murder just to feel as though she belongs to a supporting community. This serves as a perfect continuation to the horrific themes offered by Pulse in a time where it only is becoming more and more poignant.
The ghosts in Pulse are certainly unnerving, but like all great horror films, the real horror exists in the real world outside of the film, in the inescapable mundane horror of a world slowly pulling each of us further away from one another. Pulse is available to stream for free on Tubi. – 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.
Get ready … the witches are back! And they smell children of all ages!
Bring the whole family and “treat” them to a fun-filled musical evening featuring an absolutely terrific cast! Four witches, a vampire, and a zombie are being stalked by a “Hunter” whose mission is to rid the world of unworldly beings! Things, however, don’t go quite as planned and … well …we don’t want to ruin the treat they have in store for him … or you!
Witches BREW is repeating some past and bringing some new! If you missed last year’s sold-out performances, this is your second chance!
If you were with us in 2023, then we’ve already cast our spell on you and can’t wait to welcome you back to an even more magical, mystical, and mysterious musical revue brewed up just for you!
Production Director Jennifer Richins has added more chilling tales, new songs, and some devilish dancers and demons.
This show is a crowd-pleaser and is visually and vocally terrific. The cast includes Production Director/Mama Witch Jennifer Richins, Madison Fleener, Jonathan Pfifer, Nate Irskens, Josh Brooks, Paige Lundy, and Colleen Kincaid. The show’s Set, Lighting, and Technical Director, Chris Rose has a creative approach that creates an incredible ambiance from beginning to end.
This is a family friendly show that’s perfect to get you into the spirit of Halloween. We’ll be having our second annual costume contest, so get all dressed up and be part of the show!
Tickets are only $25 for two-and-a-half hours of pure entertainment! Make your reservations today at onstagelivecabaret.com or at the box office: 317-300-0603.
OnStage LIVE! Entertainment is at 916 E. Main St., Vista Run Plaza, in Greenwood.
If you prefer a thin pizza with more cheese and toppings that take center stage over the one that’s mostly crust, stop by Bazbeaux on Mass Ave. “The crust is thin and perfectly crispy but not burnt,” stated a satisfied TripAdvisor reviewer. “It’s amazing! Lots of cheese, the perfect amount of fresh sauce and great overall flavor!” Guests love the specialty pizzas, from the pizza alla quattro formaggio with Romano, cheddar, ricotta, mozzarella, and provolone cheese with bacon and mushroom to the Tchoupitoulas, with Cajun shrimp, house roasted red pepper, red onion, andouille sausage, and fresh garlic. Thick and gluten-free crusts are also available. Try the garlic cheese bread as an
appetizer and wash it all down with your choice of seltzers, lagers, light ales, IPAs, pale ales, ciders, sours, wheat or fruit ales, ambers, brown ales, porters, or stouts. A dozen white and red wine options and cocktails are available. Bazbeaux is taking part in this Saturday’s (Oct. 26) Halloween Bar Crawl downtown from 4 p.m.-midnight. For more information go to crawlwith.us/ indianapolis/halloween.
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.10 p.m. Address: 329 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-636-7662 or go to bazbeaux.com.
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Presented by:
Perr y Township Trustee, Patty Hagenmaier
Perr y Township Small Claims Cour t Judge, Cher yl Rivera
Perr y Township Board Members :
Jim Sullivan, District 1
Terr y Trent , District 2
Randy Decker, District 3
Howard Howe, District 4
Tim O’Connor, District 5
By Torry Stiles
10. Upchairing - (verb) - obtaining new office furniture in lieu of an actual promotion.
9. Grumpaw - (noun) - that older relative nobody wants to be around.
8. Trylinguist - (noun) - person who attempts to translate a foreign language using only the words they learned working the warehouse one summer.
7. Duckable - (adjective) - any object or animal that could be turned into a rubber duck.
6. Disclarkification - (noun) the cause for the precipitous drop in WNBA ticket sales.
5. Bummercial - (noun) - advertisement that features starving children, abandoned animals, or homeless veterans that thoroughly makes you forget the comedy program you were watching.
4. Flab tire - (noun) - not completely deflated …. yet.
3. Diligent - (adjective) - describing the food service worker who never forgets to give you an extra pickle.
2. Welping - (verb) - a Hoosier’s way of announcing when it’s time to leave; as in, “Welp, I gotta go.”
1. Flacculence - (noun) - the sound football fans make when they think it’s time to change quarterbacks.
Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE:
Methods: BAKE, BLANCH, FRY, POACH, SAUTE, STEAM;
Departments: DEFENSE, ENERGY, INTERIOR, LABOR, STATE;
Buys: DROP CLOTH, ROLLER, TAPE, TRAY;
String: BEAN, BIKINI, CHEESE; Cities: FORTVILLE, GREENFIELD; Chief Justice: LORETTA RUSH
By Dick Wolfsie
There are two filling stations near me where prices sometimes vary by as much as 40 cents per gallon. These two establishments are right across the street from each other. I wouldn’t drive downtown to save $4 on a new car, but I sure would venture 300 yards to save a few dollars on a tank of gas. I want a job pointing out to people who drive into the more expensive gas station how they can save some good money. I’d charge them 3 cents a gallon. I told Mary Ellen I’d find a good paying hobby when I retired. By the way, they are no longer called gas or filling stations. Oil companies prefer the term convenience store. They sell bread, milk, peach iced tea, pizza, lottery tickets, butane tanks, cheerleader calendars, and kindling wood. And, of course, Red Bull. I have never downed a Red Bull or eaten
biscuits and gravy. I am no longer an honorary Hoosier.
A real gas station, including someone to pump your gas, is only a distant memory for baby boomers like me. Back in New York, when I was young and virile and could pump my own gas, an attendant did it for me. Sixty years later, I have two bad knees, a sore elbow, and a bad back. Now I’m supposed to do it myself. This was abysmal planning on everyone’s part.
I still don’t know what side of the vehicle my gas tank is on. I drive into the station and try to look in my sideview mirror, but I can’t see the gas cap. So, I take a chance and pull up to the pump. WRONG SIDE. Then I return to the car and drive completely around the pump to the other side. Wrong side again. OMG, someone stole my gas tank. I thought the little arrow on my dashboard was telling me where to look out the window.
Now, how about that gas pump? It’s always asking me questions.
By John Chapin
Mums are the most popular flowers for displaying in gardens and on porches to add pops of color with the arrival of fall. Whether planted in the ground or displayed in pots and planters, these tough plants are able to survive frosts for weeks well into November. Available in many colors and usually inexpensive, they are easy to find in garden centers, nurseries, big box stores, and grocery stores.
Although usually discarded after blooming, it is possible to save mums to enjoy every fall for many years.
Do you want to pay inside? NO!
Do you want a car wash? NO!
Do you want a receipt? NO, NO!
Do you want a Krispy Kreme doughnut? Let me think about that one.
Do you want us to turn off that stupid music video? YES!!!!
Do you want to know why the gas price went up while you were pumping the gas? Oh, YES!
Inside a service center, milk costs are not quite so erratic but be prepared for this as you enter for your next fill-up.
WHOLE MILK: $2.39 and 9/10 cents per gallon
2 PERCENT MILK $2.34 and 9/10 cents per gallon
1 PERCENT MILK: $2.28 and 9/10 cents per gallon
½ PERCENT MILK: $2.17 and 9/10 cents per gallon
WHITE-COLORED WATER: $1.02 and 9/10 cents per gallon
I figured out last night that mouthwash
Some varieties are hardier than others, but all are worth trying to save, using a few methods. The main obstacle to mums surviving till spring is lack of time for them to get fully rooted before the ground freezes, which is necessary unless we have an unusually mild winter. If planted, it’s necessary to both keep mums wellwatered and heavily mulched with chopped leaves or straw. This keeps the soil warmer, delaying freezing, and giving the roots more time to grow after the foliage goes dormant. Leaving about half of the plant’s dead stems will help hold mulch materials in place. Remove the mulch in late March when new growth emerges. A more reliable way to save your mums is to simply put them in an unheated garage for the winter. Cut off the dead foliage, water well, and basically ignore the dormant plants till early spring. (Check the pots after the first of the new year and water, if the soil is dry.) In March, if successful, many fresh sprouts will start growing. It’s good to set the pots outside in the sun, watering when dry and bringing them back in the garage if temperatures get down into the 20s. Using either method, the original plant can be divided into chunks of three or more shoots and planted to grow into full-sized plants.
Happy gardening!
John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of Chapin Landscaping. He has over 30 years’ experience in the landscaping business. Contact him at jchapinlandscaping@gmail.com
would cost about $150 a gallon, and computer ink would cost about $4,000 per gallon.
I hope that makes you feel better about gas prices.
And some final good news. If you work for a company that pays you 67 cents a mile to operate your own car, you could hop on 465, drive 60 mph for 24 hours, and make almost a grand a day. That’s $365,000 a year.
“Sir, you were speeding. Where are you going?”
“Nowhere officer, just getting in enough mileage to feed my family.”
Dick Wolfsie’s weekly humor column
Sharon Louise Barker
Sharon Louise Barker, 77, Indianapolis, died Sept. 28, 2024. Born July 25, 1947, in Indianapolis, to Raymond Robert and Emily Whalen. Arrangements entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation Center. No formal service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Makayla Sue Bauman
Makayla Sue Bauman, 18, Indianapolis, died Sept. 29, 2024. She was born Oct. 23, 2005 in Indianapolis to Scott and Jennifer Bauman; they survive. Other survivors: brother, Kaden; grandfathers, Dan Bailey and Colin Bauman; extended family; and friends. Arrangements entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Captain James “Jim” Leo Bowman
Captain James “Jim” Leo Bowman, 69, died Sept. 30, 2024 in Franklin. Survivors: wife, Shana; children, Sarah (Ken) Ackermann, Laura (Joel) Pontius, and Andrew (Kimberly) Bowman; eight grandchildren; a sister, Linda (Doug) Hamilton; brother, Andy; and cousins, Libby (Bob) Converse and Gay (Russ) Duvall. Arrangements: G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Barbara Jean Clampitt
Barbara Jean Clampitt, 90, Greenwood, died Oct. 6, 2024. Survivors: sister, Alice Davis; stepdaughter, Dee Camic; two grandchildren, Chris and Melissa Camic; two nieces; three great-nieces; and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased: husband, Bill Clampitt. G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens of Olive Branch.
Daniel “Sarge” Nelson Clark, Sr.
Daniel “Sarge” Nelson Clark, Sr., 76, Phoenix, died Oct. 6, 2024. Survivors: son, Dan N. Clark, Jr.; siblings, Diana, Nancy, Mary Ellen, and Steven; numerous grandchildren, extended family. Predeceased: son, Benjamin Clark; sister, Connie Sue Clark; parents, Harold and Bertha Clark. Arrangements: G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Deette I. Durbin
Deette I. Durbin, 79, Bargersville, died Oct. 5, 2024. Survivors: daughters, Denise Anderson and Denene (Donnie) Moore; nine grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; niece and nephews; significant other, Jerry Riley. Predeceased: husband, Nicholas. Arrangements handled by G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at the Garden of Olive Branch.
Mildred “Inez” Jones
Mildred “Inez” Jones, 93, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2, 2024. Survivors: sons, Michael, Larry, and Roy Jones (Joe Lackner); two grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; brother, Roger (Dee) Doss. Predeceased:
husband, David; siblings, JP (Mary) Doss, Frances (Lamoin) Holland, Jack (Ruby) Doss, Claude (Norma) Doss, Willard E. Doss; two infant brothers. G.H. Herrmann.
Elias (Tiq) Lady-Ramos
Elias (Tiq) Lady-Ramos died Oct. 3, 2024. Tiq was born Jan. 23, 1997 in Panama Beach, Fla., to Elias Ocean Ramos and Lisa Starr Lady-Ramos; they survive. Other survivors: brother, Dezi; sister, Kiera; dog, Beau; grandparents, Diana Chestnut and David Lady; extended family. Predeceased: grandparents, uncles. G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Patrick Herman Maher
Patrick Herman Maher died Oct. 10, 2024. Born March 23, 1960 in Indianapolis to Elizabeth “Betty” and Herman “Bud” Maher. Survivors: wife, Jennifer; brothers, Mike (Jeannie), Tim (Debbie), Bob (Suzi); sisters, Cindy (John) Wilhite, Kathy Tudor, Shelley (John) Brennan. G. H. Herrmann East Street Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Royce L. Rhoton
Royce L. Rhoton, 91, died Oct. 12, 2024. Survivors: wife, Thelma (Masters); daughter, Donna Martin; friends, Ron and Tamara Anderson; siblings, Wayne Rhoton, Jean Davis, Joyce Rhoton, and Doyce Lawson. Predeceased: brothers, Charles Rhoton Jr., Mitchell Rhoton, and Doyle Rhoton. G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Jerry Lee Tomamichel, 89, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4, 2024. Survivors: three daughters, Patty McOuat, Nancy Bennett (Kenneth), and Janet Farris (Donald); eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Tomamichel; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased: wife, Velma L. (Wallace) Tomamichel;11 siblings. Arrangements: G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Larry K. Toon
Larry K. Toon, 84, Indianapolis, died Oct. 12, 2024. Survivors: children, Anita Miller (Tom), Richard “Rick” Toon (Dawn), Russell “Russ” Toon (Mary); 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased: wife, Katherine “Kathy” Jewel Toon; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Bendler; and a granddaughter, Kati Jo Miller. G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Carol S. Tumey
Carol S. Tumey, 82, Greenwood, died Oct. 1, 2024. She was born Dec. 30, 1941 in Crawford County, Ind. Survivors include her husband, Dale Tumey; sister, Rita Weakley; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Letha Corbin. Arrangements handled by G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Sondra “Soni” (Franklin) Wright
Sondra “Soni” (Franklin) Wright, Greenwood, died Oct. 1, 2024. Her husband, Steven “Steve” D. Wright, 83, Greenwood, died Sept. 18, 2024. Survivors: children, Rene Atkins, Jason (Amy) Wright; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nephews; sister; Angie Franklin. Predeceased: brother, Steven J. Franklin; stepdaughter, Amy. Arrangements: G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
“Steve”
Steven “Steve” D. Wright, 83, Greenwood, died Sept. 18, 2024. His wife, Sondra “Soni” (Franklin) Wright, died Oct. 1, 2024. Survivors: children, Rene Atkins, Jason (Amy) Wright; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Danny (Mary), Roger (Judy); nieces, nephews. Predeceased: daughter, Amy; nephew, Michael “Heath” Wright. G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Terry Yeagy, 81, Indianapolis died Sept. 28, 2024. Survivors: wife, Patricia “Pat”; daughters, Laurie Yeagy-Sobiski, Renee’ (Rick) Hawblitzel; son, Michael (Yan) Yeagy; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Predeceased: brothers, Hal and Bill. Private family services. Arrangements: G H Herrmann Funeral Home and Cremation Center and St. Patrick Catholic Church.
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By Nancy Hammerstrom
Friends and family of an 18-year-old Indianapolis woman known for her contagious smile, curious spirit, and energetic personality recently gathered to grieve and remember their loved one.
Makayla Sue Bauman’s life tragically ended on Sept. 29 after she was shot in Beech Grove, allegedly by a 15-yearold male.
“Makayla was known for her vibrant, outgoing personality, lighting up every room with her smile,” according to her obituary. “She was compassionate, smart, and intelligent, always ensuring there was never a dull moment whether she was shopping or hanging out with friends.”
Bauman graduated from Indiana Digital Learning School in May and was looking
forward to a future in the medical field.
“Makayla was the most beautiful and intelligent girl whose life was taken 24 days before her 19th birthday under tragic circumstances,” according to a statement on GoFundMe (gofundme.com/f/ hvxt6-support-makaylasfamily-in-their-time-of-need).
“Makayla had her whole life ahead of her and had just been accepted into college wanting to pursue a career in the medical field. Makayla was the most wonderful daughter and best big sister who always had a smile that would light up the room and the people around her.”
Makayla will be laid to rest in New Crown Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.
* Copies of The Southside Times are available each week in this church's office or lobby.
✞ BAPTIST
Southwood Baptist Church • 501 S. 4th Ave., Beech Grove | 317-786-2719 | Proclaiming Christ because we care | Pastor John C. Jones II | Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. | Sunday school 9:30 a.m.
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*Good Shepherd Catholic Church • 2905 S. Carson Ave., Indpls. | (317) 783-3158 | Rev. Jeffery Moore, Sac. Minister | Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. | Sun. Mass: 9 a.m. | Ordinariate Rite 11:00 a.m. | Completely Handicapped Accessible | All Welcome!
Holy Name of Jesus • 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove | (317) 784-5454 | Rev. Robert Robeson | Worship Times & Anticipation Sun.: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. | Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.
Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi • 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood | (317) 859-4673 | Fr. Steve Giannini | Sat. Anticipation Mass: 5:30 p.m. | Sun.: 7, 8:45 & 11:30 a.m.
✞ DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
First Christian Church of Beech Grove • 405 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107 | (317) 786-8522 |
In Person on Sundays at 10:30 or Zoom, same time: 121 813 648
✞ LUTHERAN
Calvary Lutheran Church & School • 6111 Shelby St. Indianapolis | clcs.org | (317) 783-2000 | email: info@ clcs.org | Worship — Traditional: Sat. 5:30 p.m. & Sun. 8:00 a.m.; Contemporary: Sun. 10:45 a.m. | Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:25 a.m. | 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
Emmaus Lutheran Church • 1224 Laurel Street Indianapolis 46203 | Fountain Square 317-632-1486 | elcindy.org emmauschurchindy@gmail.com |
Pastor Raymond Smith | Sundays: Bible Study 8:45 a.m., Service 10:00 a.m.
✞ NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Tallwood Chapel Community Church • 5560 S. Shelby St., Indpls. | (317) 787-5595 | 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
✞ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
St. John’s United Church of Christ • 7031 S. East St., Indpls (U.S. 31, Southport Road) | (317) 881-2353 | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
✞ UNITED METHODIST
Rosedale Hills United Methodist • 4450 S. Keystone Ave., Indpls. | (317) 786-6474 | Email: officerhumc@att.net | Senior Pastor Amy Lee | Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. | rosedalehillsumc.com
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: Jeff Worley, Eli Worley, Elizabeth Rose, Dajada Cowherd, Aissa Boucelha, Alfredo Ceja, Yolanda Del Rio, Kimberly Hudson, Unknown On Thursday October 31, 2024 at 6:30PM The location for the auction is: Mike Heimel Auction Services 59 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 PURUSANT TO IC 32-31-4-4, IC 32-31-4-5, IC 26-1-7-210(B)(5)
PUBLIC 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: Birkiria Brown, Brandon Borders, Rackee Marshall, Alexis Pierce , John Doe On Thursday November 7, 2024 at 6:30PM The location for the auction is: Mike Heimel Auction Services 59 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 PURUSANT TO IC 32-314-4, IC 32-31-4-5, IC 26-17-210(B)(5)
A guide to local Halloween celebrations across the Southside
Compiled by Nancy
Hammerstrom
Trick or treat hours in Beech Grove are 5:30-8:30 p.m. For other Marion County locations, the hours are 6-8 p.m., and in Greenwood, the hours are 6-8:30 p.m.
Local haunted attractions:
Fright Manor
Address: 350 Anniston Drive, Southport
When: through Nov. 2
Web: frightmanor.com
Hanna Haunted Acres
Address:7323 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis
When: through Nov. 2
Web: hannahauntedacres.com
Nightmare on Edgewood
Address: 1959 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis
When: through Nov. 2
Web: nightmareonedgewood.com
Witch Way Road Trip
When: Runs through Oct. 31. Closed on Mondays. | Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. | Info: To purchase tickets, call 317-334-4000 or go to childrensmuseum. org/haunted-house.
Haunted and Less Haunted Conservatory
When: Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 23 and 24. Less Haunted Conservatory hours: 5:30-7 p.m.; Haunted Conservatory hours: 7-9 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: 317-327-7183; garfieldgardensconservatory.org
K-5 Halloween Fun
When: Oct. 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. | Info: 317-881-1953; greenwoodlibrary.us/calendar#/events Boo Bash
When: Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m. | Where: Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender, 740 W. Main St., Whiteland. | Info: 317-535-4804; facebook. com/baileyandwoodfinancialgroup/events Feast with the Witches
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. | Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. | Info: Register at childrensmuseum.org/feast
Southport Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m. | Where: Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Road, Southport. | Info: events.in.gov/event/southport-trunkor-treat
Indoor Trick or Treat
When: Oct. 26, 3-5 p.m. | Where: The Nest Office Suites, 200 Byrd Way, Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/thenestofficesuites
Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m. | Where: Life Change Church, 2528 U.S. 31, Greenwood. | Info: lifechangeindy.com/events/harvest-partytrunk-or-treat
Carni-Fall
When: Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. | Where: Independence Park, 2100 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood. | Info: 812-526-6809; jocoparks.com/events
Fall Frenzy
When: Oct. 26, noon-2 p.m. | Where: Indianapolis Baptist Temple, 4002 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis. | Info: 317-783-6753; ibtlife.com
Trick or Treat at Kelsay Farms
When: Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. | Where: Kelsay Farms, 6848 N. County Road 250 E., Whiteland. | Info: kelsayfarms.com/fall-1 Trunk or Treat at Greenwood Christian Church
When: Oct. 26, 4-6:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood. | Info: 317-881-9336; facebook.com/greenwoodchristian/events
Greenwood Halloween Parade
When: Oct. 26, 5-6 p.m. | Where: Downtown Greenwood. | Info: 317-881-4545; greenwood.in.gov
Halloween CarneEVIL
When: Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. | Where: 719 Sunset Blvd., Greenwood. | Info: festivalcountryindiana.com/halloweencarnevil
11th Annual Bagg-‘R-Treat
When: Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson, 4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indianapolis. | Info: southsideharley.com/ event/33945/bagg-r-treat
Red Alert Robotics Trick or Treat
When: Oct. 26, 2 - 4 p.m. | Where: Center Grove Innovation Center, 2797 Trojan Lane, Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/ redalertrobotics/events
Free Community Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 26, noon-3 p.m. |Where: Bella Rose Design, 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood. | Info: bellarosedesign.com/ event.../trunk-or-treat-2024
Trunk or Treat at Christ Indy UMC
When: Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m. | Where: 8540 U.S.
31 S., Indianapolis. | Info: christindyumc.com
Haunted Harmonies
When: Oct. 31, 7-9:30 p.m. | Where: IF Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. | Info: 317-210-4639; indyfringe.org
Scare in the Square
When: Oct. 31, 4:30-7 p.m. | Where: 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. | Info: downtownindy.org/do/scare-in-the-square
Haunted Roll Call
When: Oct. 31, 4 - 7 p.m. | Where: IMPD Southeast District, 1150 Shelby St., Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/ IMPDSoutheast
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