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LEADING THE WAY MOSI BARNES STEPS IN AS LAWRENCE CENTRAL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ALWAYS AN HONOR

The Exchange Club of Lawrence Honors Heroes

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ALWAYS AN HONOR

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on helping someone,” says Jeffry Young, president.

As one of more than 600 National Exchange Clubs across the country, which include more than 1,600 members, the Exchange Club of Lawrence recently celebrated its 52nd year of service to central Indiana.

The club, which is one of 20 in the state of Indiana, strives to fulfill is mission every day - to help make our communities better.

“Everything we try to do is focused solely

One such project, which is focused nationwide, is a program for children who have suffered abuse. The club works year round to raise funds to help battle child abuse of all types, from physical and sexual to emotional. The group also raises money for Kids’ Voice, a program that represents boys and girls during litigation.

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More than 500 American flags are stored year round and are brought out for the national holidays honoring the military - current, retired and deceased. Recently the clubs around central Indiana wanted to honor the 13 lives that were lost in Afghanistan. They posted 13 flags in different sites throughout Lawrence and Hancock County, including churches, Veterans of Foreign Wars lodges, libraries and American Legion locations.

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“The Field is to honor our first responders, current military and our veterans, and then this year we opened it to honor those who went to work during the pandemic,” Young says. “We know we’re not a perfect country, but this is a good country and we want to continue to improve on how we do things and honor those who serve.”

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Another mission of the Lawrence club hits closer to home for Young, a veteran.

Young is passionate about Americanism, and honoring the men and women who serve the country, not only as enlisted soldiers and sailors, but also as first responders. Anyone driving by the Field of Honor around the Fourth of July will likely be in awe of the 500 American flags posted in the ground.

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the last five years, Lawrence and the other Exchange Clubs across Indiana have raised enough money to house more than 450 homeless Hoosier veterans. The clubs raise the money over a multitude of different events to pay for a veteran’s security deposit on a lease. Once a veteran has been released from the hospital, they find a job through the Veterans Administration (VA), and then they find a place to live. Unfortunately, most locations require security deposits prior to moving in, which can be hard for a homeless veteran to obtain.

“That’s where we come in,” Young says. “The VA here in Indianapolis will call in to the headquarters in Toledo to secure the funds needed.”

These projects, and so many more, are the lifeblood of Young and his comrades at the Exchange Club. Fundraisers are all aimed for specific needs and nonprofit groups, from homeless veterans to homeless gradeschool students and children in abused homes.

“Our whole mission is to make our community a better place to live,” Young says. “Our club started in 1970 at Fort Ben, and some of our leaders were World War II heroes. They were from Lawrence, they lived in Lawrence and they wanted to make their home better, so they started the Exchange Club to make it happen.”

As with most groups these days, the Exchange Club seems to always be working toward a fundraising goal here and there, and also a recruitment goal.

“In this day and age, it’s very difficult to get people to commit to a club,” Young says. “It doesn’t take a lot of dedication, financially or time-wise, to volunteer and to work with us. We get a lot of volunteers for our Field of Honor, and we are always so grateful to them for their time. It’s become a family endeavor, to come together to place the flags and then to respectfully remove and store them.”

For more information on the Exchange Club of Lawrence, visit facebook.com/ ExchangeClubof LawrenceIndiana.

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Hurricane Ida hit the state of Louisiana with a vengeance. With winds raging at 150 miles per hour at landfall, the hurricane displaced families across the state. One local woman has family ties in Barataria, Louisiana.

“My aunt and uncle live in Barataria,” says Terri Gegenheimer, a Fishers resident. “The town flooded because the bridge broke into pieces. Their house then caught on fire. The fire department was flooded and couldn’t help, so my aunt and uncle watched their house burn down.”

Her uncle built the home with his own two hands.

“There was nothing they could do but just cry,” Gegenheimer says. “They lost family photos and memories of loved ones they can’t get back. The fire went from their house to another six houses. It’s just

heartbreaking.”

Gegenheimer wanted to help, but struggled figuring out how to get essential goods like clothing, toiletries and cleaning supplies to her family. She sought out her online friends on Facebook for help.

“I’m in a neighborhood Facebook page, and I just posted on the page explaining what happened,” Gegenheimer says. “I just put the need out there, and the response was overwhelming. I thought we’d get a few things we could just ship down there.”

Instead, Gegenheimer received truckloads of donations.

Lydia Conley helped Gegenheimer pack and organize items.

“Originally, it was just going to be a few boxes that Terri was going to send down to her family,” Conley says. “It quickly grew into a garage full of items. It’s unfortunate because sewage pipes have burst in some of these homes. These people literally have nothing.”

Gegenheimer is a self-described introvert and has spoken to more people regarding this project than she has in a very long time.

“Talking to so many people and organizing all this is very far out of my comfort zone,” Gegenheimer says. “These past couple “My friends Lydia and Lisa helped me of years have been rough on everybody. because it was a huge undertaking,” Honestly, this project has restored my faith Gegenheimer says. “A neighbor was going in humanity. These women who donated down to Louisiana for work and volunteered really came out in full force. Many of them don’t know my family or me. It’s been to take a truckload himself. We still have refreshing to my soul to see that people more items to get down there.” really are good, and they do care.”

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Gegenheimer is working with a local organization called the Flexware Foundation to ensure the second truckload gets to Louisiana.

“We received grant money from Flexware Foundation,” Gegenheimer says. “Along with the cash donations from neighbors, we have the funds to rent a truck with a driver to pick up the items at my house and drive them to St. Anthony Church in Lafitte, Louisiana. Mutual Aid Disaster Relief will facilitate the distribution of the donations from there. We also received a wish list from a local teacher, for families in need. We’ll be working to get those items as well.”

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WELCOME TO LAWRENCE A Letter from the Mayor

Market, July Fourth Fest that concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, Community Safety Day and its annual wing eating competition between the Lawrence Police Department and The City of Lawrence offers a unique retreat within Marion County while maintaining strong connectivity to the urban core of the Lawrence Fire Department, as Indianapolis and Central Indiana. An ‘A’ rated metropolitan school well as “A Lawrence Christmas” tree district, a tightly knit business community, rich history, and a strong lighting and parade. Lawrence Parks hosts an annual Fall Festival complete with costume contest and treats as well as Spring Fling for residential market bolster Lawrence’s unique Fall Creek Valley children with an egg hunt and plenty of surprises. terrain and numerous recreational and athletic amenities.

Welcome to Lawrence, where residents, schools and businesses unite in its appreciation for the excellent location and strength of community. With great people and great schools, Lawrence is a great place to live, work and play.

Population growth, educational enrollment, educational attainment, and gross assessed values are all important community progress indicators that have upward trends. Through continued powerful partnerships between governmental entities and units, dynamic organizations, such as the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, area businesses, large and small, and our caring and committed residents, the City of Lawrence continues to be a distinctive place that fosters growth.

Lawrence has many tangible assets, including Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, an area that has seen a tremendous and ongoing rebirth as the center of the City of Lawrence with the convenience of easy access to multiple interstate systems. There are year round community events such as the Fort Ben Farmers

Lawrence is home to one of the highest ratios of green space to total land area in the State of Indiana. Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and the Fort Golf Course are favorites for residents and visitors alike. Lawrence Community Park is home to premier youth sports facilities such as soccer, baseball, youth football, and a skate park.

Strong civic organizations, community engagement, an educated and capable workforce and local business leaders who are committed to improving and investing in the City of Lawrence make Lawrence an ideal community.

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The Greater Lawrence Chamber Champions Local Businesses and Community Members GLC STAFF Brad Klopfenstein, President Rebecca McVay, Marketing & Events Coordinator

GLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cassandra Faroute, Past Chair Total Rewards Solutions Dusty Simmons, Chair of the Board State Bank David Blount, Chair Elect Office Works Michael Shreves, Treasurer MSD Lawrence Township Alan Becker, Secretary Bose McKinney & Evans Gina Apple, Board Member Conga Mark Clark, Board Member Citizens State Bank Ross Snider, Board Member USI Consultants Angie Dunst, Board Member Community Health Network Dave Humes, Board Member Edward Jones Kade Koch, Board Member Kade Koch Realty Nichole Reynolds, Board Member Stock Yards Bank Grace Rodecap, Board Member Cathedral High School Ryan Smith, Board Member BMO Harris Bank Camilo Colonia, Board Member Velo Indy Real Estate Company Shari Hinds, Board Member USI Consultants April Krowel, Board Member The Brain Center Mark Forcum, Board Member Envoy

The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce (GLC) exists to further the interests of local businesses and organizations while supporting the community. Originally tied to the City of Lawrence, it has expanded as Lawrence Township has grown. Its members are located throughout the northeast corner of Marion County and Indianapolis, which includes not only traditional Lawrence, but also the areas of Binford, Castleton, Geist and Oaklandon.

Members enjoy the perks of belonging to the GLC in an area that is continuing to expand and thrive. They find making contacts becomes much easier with increased opportunities for interaction. Membership also enhances credibility. Since February of 2020, the GLC has been enthusiastically led

by President Brad Klopfenstein.

“Businesses or organizations benefit by joining the chamber,” he says. “It gives members the chance to network and be exposed to potential clients and customers.

Belonging shows employees that their employer cares about the community. The chamber supports various festivals and many organizations such as the Lawrence Advisory Council on Disabilities. The chamber also attends mayor’s meetings, council meetings and city committee meetings. We stay up to date on issues affecting the community and we are a conduit of information to our members.

Plus, we are here to help members negotiate the bureaucracy of government.”

The GLC offers five levels of membership and corresponding benefits. Nonprofit organizations receive 20% off the price of any tier. Membership begins at $275 for the Copper level, and includes base amenities.

These include job postings, coupons and press releases on the GLC website, as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony and host duties for an after-hours business mixer.

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Each level adds increasing support. The midpoint membership stage is $1,600 for Silver, and this is the level where brand exposure kicks in. Logo placement and the opportunity to create a mini web page on the GLC website are some of the perks. The highest level is Platinum, for $5,500. At this point advertising is increased, and tables of eight are reserved for important city occasions such as State of the City and State of the School addresses.

The organization is structured in a way that promotes and advances both its members and the community. It is led and governed by a volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms. Day-to-day operations are executed by a professional staff of Klopfenstein and Rebecca McVay, marketing and events coordinator. A dedicated group serves as ambassadors, and works to recruit and maintain members.

“What is so great about the Greater Lawrence community is the diversity of people that you don’t find anywhere else in Indiana,” Klopfenstein says. “We have such a broad range from the whole City of Lawrence, Castleton, north Shadeland and Binford.

There is still a bit of military presence and the hub has shifted to the revitalized historic Fort Harrison campus, where you can walk to restaurants and businesses. It’s even got a 1,700-acre Fort Harrison State Park.

Klopfenstein says the organization has room to grow.

“Our goal is to give our members a feeling of belonging and a sense of place, with a leg up on everything Lawrence has to offer - and it’s got a lot,” he says.

The Greater Lawrence Chamber is located at 6501 Sunnyside Road in Indianapolis.

For more info, call 317-541-9876, email info@greaterlawrencechamber.org, or visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.

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LAWRENCE BY THE NUMBERS 128,747 2021 Population

6,394 Veterans

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Rate of Home Ownership

89.5% High School Graduates or Higher

$39,786 Average Earnings

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CREAM OF THE CROP MSD of Lawrence Township Makes a Massive Investment in Schools Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided

In January of 2014, when Dr. Shawn A. Smith became superintendent of schools for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, he saw a hole in the district with regard to facilities planning and long-term maintenance. Therefore, he spearheaded the Blue Ribbon Facilities Plan, the district’s multiyear initiative to update, secure and plan for the future.

“Every student and employee deserves a vibrant, safe environment that is conducive to learning and teaching,” Smith says. “Strong schools yield strong communities.”

Hill Elementary, Lawrence Central and Lawrence North softball stadium upgrades, Sunnyside Elementary, and Amy Beverland Elementary.

In 2020 district leaders broke ground on a new transportation facility, scheduled for completion in late 2021. They also started full renovations at Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, Brook Park Elementary, Forest Glen Elementary, Oaklandon Elementary, Winding Ridge Elementary, and the four Early Learning Centers.

The Early Learning Centers and elementary schools will be completed this fall.

“We have some buildings built in the 1960s and others in the 1990s, so the needs across buildings are vastly different,” says Dr. Between 2015 and 2020, more than $174 million have been invested Dana Altemeyer, director of communications. “One thing that’s in capital improvement projects. That is outside of 2019’s $191 consistent across the board is our commitment to safety, so we put million capital referendum, used to renovate the two high schools and enhanced safety and security measures in place in all buildings, four remaining elementary schools, make aesthetic upgrades to the including the reconfiguration of entryways to make them more Early Learning Centers, and update playground equipment. secure.”

To date, the district has completed Crestview Elementary, McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology, Lawrence Central and Lawrence North stadiums and auditoriums, Mary Castle Elementary, Belzer Middle School’s concessions area and track, Skiles Test Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, Harrison

Some of the security upgrades include bullet-resistant glass, keyless door access, new video systems and new cameras. The district leaders also implemented a buzz-in system for all visitors to the building, created separate bus and parent traffic, and zoned buildings for limited access.

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“I think sometimes there may be a misconception that the school just added a fancy facade onto the building, but there is so much more to it than that,” Altemeyer says.

“These spaces allow the students to better receive services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and needed medical support,” Altemeyer says.

Contemporary learning spaces are different than they were back in the 1960s, starting with bandwidth capacity in a 1:1 learning environment where students in all grade levels have devices. As for flexible learning spaces, elementary schools have now all been equipped with large maker-space labs, which are multi-purpose rooms that promote hands-on learning in areas such as design, 3D printing, audio-visual, hand tools and programming. New spaces for exceptional learners meet the cognitive and physical needs of students with more profound disabilities.

Over time the scope of the project has continued to grow.

Currently, there are 11 different construction projects happening simultaneously. Other projects have tackled inequities among facilities. For instance, Lawrence Central’s decades-old pool, lovingly referred to as a hot tub, needed to go. Lawrence North’s pool, built in 2012, had some structural issues.

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felt strongly that we needed to have two competitive aquatics facilities, and we were responsive to that by implementing a plan for a 50-meter pool at both buildings,” Altemeyer says.

The high school renovations are taking place in phases. Work will not be finished until 2024, as school remains in operation during construction. Plans are underway for building a threestory academic wing onto the front of both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North. Once students can move, additional demolition and construction can take place.

Capital projects planned for 2023 include Belzer Middle School and Fall Creek Valley Middle School, which will target specific needs at each building. Once those are complete, the district will start over with reassessing the needs of schools.

“The district was in a place where some of the buildings had areas that had fallen into disrepair over time,” Altemeyer says.

“Maintaining a cycle revisiting all facilities is far more cost effective.”

While academics are at the forefront of everything that the school corporation does, curb appeal matters too, as strong schools protect property values.

“People don’t want to send their children to dilapidated, outdated

facilities,” Altemeyer says. “We want students, families and community members to be proud of their schools.”

Take Forest Glen, which two years ago had carpet on the walls.

While the education was still of high quality, as evidenced by the year-round wait list, the building looked tired and dated.

“When you step inside a fresh, revitalized, colorful space, it’s inviting and exciting,” Altemeyer says.

Feedback from parents, students, faculty, staff and community members has been positive.

“As a parent, employee and community resident, the renovations bring an additional layer of pride and excitement,” says Lawrence Central Principal Franklyn Bush. “The vision to ensure that Lawrence Township schools are the top of the line in every aspect is important for alumni, and current and future students.”

“The community is proud to live and work in Lawrence Township,” adds Altemeyer, who notes that when they have dedication ceremonies, retired teachers and alumni often come back to see the renovated spaces. “There is a sense of pride as everyone feels the energy and vibrancy of a new facility.”

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Accounting

Teipen, Selanders, Poynter & Ayres, P.C. 

teipencpa.com 7340 E. 82nd St.,Ste A Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 598-6700

 Yount and Company LLC yountcpa.com 5665 North Post Road Suite 110 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 546-1020

Advertising/Marketing  Effectv effectv.com 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd, Ste 500 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 260-3889

Apartments

 Brigadier Apartments brigadierapartments.com 8961-A Brigadier Drive Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 898-6078  Merici Village Apartments villageofmerici.org 5707 Lawton Loop East Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 805-4312  The Otis at Fort Ben theotisfortben.com 9310 Otis Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 912-1100

Architects / Engineering  American Structurepoint Structurepoint.com 9025 River Road, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 547-5580

 Context Design context-design.com 5825 Lawton Loop East Drive INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216 (317) 485-6900  Curran Architecture curran-architecture.com 5719 Lawton Loop E. Drive, Ste. 212 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 288-0681

Attorneys

 Bose McKinney & Evans LLP boselaw.com 111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 684-5000  Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC ckflaw.com 5845 Lawton Loop E. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 545-1760

 Schmidt Associates, Inc. schmidt-arch.com 415 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 263-6226

 Eads Murray & Pugh, P.C. eadsmurraypugh.com 9515 E. 59th Street, Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 536-2565

 Wessler Engineering wesslerengineering.com 6219 South East Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 788-4551

 McKean Law Firm mckeanlaw.com Harrison Centre 9105 E. 56th St,. Ste 317 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 524-6320

Engineering Design Services  VITREON Group vitreon.group P.O. Box 402 Westfield, IN 46074 (317) 449-5700

Associations / Organizations Nonprofit  Lawrence Exchange Club nationalexchangeclub.org PO Box 26851 Lawrence, IN 46226

 Lawrence Sunrise Kiwanis Club lawrencesunrisekiwanis.org PO Box 26513 Lawrence, IN 46226  Rotary Club of Indianapolis NE 5613 Skyridge Dr Indianapolis, IN 46250 32 / GEIST / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com 32 MAGAZINE | GreaterLawrenceChamber.org

Automotive Sales/ Service/Supplies

 SIGNIFICANT CARS significantcars.com 626 North Park Avenue INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-0000 (317) 260-0472

INC

 Voelkel’s Collision Repair, Inc. voelkelscollision.com 6201 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 823-6200

Bail Bonding

 United Surety Agents, Inc. unitedsuretyagents.com 5153 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 254-8721

Banking/Financial Institutions  BMO Harris - Shadeland Ave. bmo.com/main/personal 7652 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 576-6340

 BMO Harris Bank - Castleton bmoharris.com 7652 N Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 558-6622  BMO Harris Bank - Sunnyside bmoharris.com 5835 Sunnyside Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 823-2064  Citizens State Bank mycsbin.com 902 S Rangeline Rd Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 844-5170  Financial Center First Credit Union - Main Center fcfcu.com 7101 E. 56th Street Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 916-7700

 First Financial Bank bankatfirst.com 9050 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 600-2480  Forum Credit Union forumcu.com 5760 Sunnyside Road Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 558-6000  Old National Bank - 56th St. oldnational.com/index.asp 8930 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 542-9010  Regions Bank regions.com 10869 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-2000

Business Consulting

 STAR Financial Bank starfinancial.com 9165 E 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 566-3171

 Don McQuade indianapolis.score.org (317) 771-9515

 Lushin, Inc. lushin.com 5655 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 846-9200

 State Bank statebank1910.bank 900 East 56th Street Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 858-6196

 Pellinore Advisors LLC pellinoreadvisors.com 8716 Sturgeon Bay LN Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 590-5278

 Stock Yards Bank and Trust syb.com 6840 Lake Plaza Dr Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-238-2860

Business Consulting PR Consulting

 Teachers Credit Union tcunet.com 6710 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 577-1313

 DehlerPR dehlerpr.com 10569 Camille Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-3494

 The National Bank of Indianapolis

Catering / Restaurant

nbofi.com 6807 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 598-9000

 Fitzgerald’s Lunch House and Catering fitzgeraldscatering.com 9130 Otis Ave Suite D Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 308-7010

Beer Distributor

 Monarch Distributing, LLC monarchdistributingllc.com 9347 E. Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 612-1310

Church

 Saint Lawrence Catholic Church and School

Bowling

saintlawrence.net 6944 East 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 546-4065

 Hindel Bowling Lanes hindelbowl.com 6833 Massachusetts Ave. Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 545-1231

 First Church of Christ, Scientist 7905 Hague Rd Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 842-9397

Brewery / Restaurant

 Triton Brewing Company tritonbrewing.com 5764 Wheeler Rd Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 735-2706

Membership Level  Platinum

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 Silver

College/University

 Ivy Tech Community College ivytech.edu 9301 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 921-4839

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College/University Nonprofit

Anderson University, Adult & Graduate Studies 

anderson.edu 1303 E. 5th Street Anderson, IN 46012 (765) 641-4562

Consulting

 MO Strategies mostrat.com 47 S. Pennsylvania St., Suite 201 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 514-1276

 Milestone Contractors milestonelp.com 7661 N. Perimeter Rd., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46241 (317) 788-6885

12403 CRYSTAL POINTE CIR Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 289-7581

Contractors Construction/Renovation

Community/ Nonprofit Economic Development Business Networking Group

 Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce lawrencechamberofcommerce.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd., Suite A216 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 541-9876

Community/Economic Development / Nonprofit

 Lawrence Community Development Corporation lawrencecdc.wordpress.com 9165 Otis Ave., Suite 201 Lawrence, Indiana 46216 (317) 542-0146

Concierge Service

Lighten Your Load Concierge Service 

lylconciergeservice.com 2441 N. Eustis Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 695-7082

Construction/Renovation  Envoy envoy-cm.com 5723 Bitrz Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 594-4600

 freije Engineered Solutions Co. fes-co.com 11800 Exit 5 Pkwy, Suite 106 Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 716-7920

Freedom Academy, Inc.

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Community/Economic Development

 The Carey Wilkins CommUNITY Foundation

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4330 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46236

 Amerifence amerifenceusa.com 4340 Hull Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 571-1200

Contractors / Electrical

 Fortune Academy thefortuneacademy.org 5626 Lawton Loop, E. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 377-0544 Fortune Academy is a comprehensive school dedicated to educating and equipping students grades 1-12 with language learning differences to become competent and confident life-long learners.

 InPwr, Inc. inpwrinc.com 10640 Deme Drive, Suite M Indianpolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-3375

Contractors / Roofing

 The Goddard SchoolLawrence at Geist

Contractors / Tile / Marble

 McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology

 Cochran Exteriors, LLC cochranexteriors.com 8461 Castlewood Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 288-5016

 Tremain Tile and Marble tre-main.com 8101 E. 47th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 549-1991

Copies

 Minuteman Press indyeast.minutemanpress.com 9105 E. 56th Street, Suite E Indianpolis, IN 46216 (317) 746-6703

Education

 Cathedral High School gocathedral.com 5225 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 542-1481

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goddardschools.com 10925 Cork Place Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 826-7522

ltschools.org 7250 East 75th Street Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 964-8006

 MSD Lawrence Township ltschools.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 423-8200  Primrose School of Geist primrosegeist.com 7615 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7808

 St. Mary’s Child Center smccindy.org 9230 Hawkins Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 543-0782

Engineering /Design Services

Funeral Care/Services

 Hillcrest Country Club hillcrestccindy.com 6098 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-1425 x222

 Flanner & Buchanan Geist flannerbuchanan.com 7855 Cork Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 454-7078

Government

 Indesign, LLC indesign-llc.com 8225 E. 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 377-5441

 Indiana Funeral Care harrymooremortuary.com 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 636-6464

 Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC shrewsusa.com 7321 Shadeland Station, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 841-4799

 Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services

 CIRTA: Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

General Contractor

 City of Lawrence Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 301 Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 545-6191

Entertainment / Nonprofit  Arts for Lawrence artsforlawrence.org THEATER at the FORT 8920 Otis Ave Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 875-1900

 Poindexter Excavating, Inc. poindexterexcavating.com P.O. Box 36399 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 823-6837  Poindexter Transport poindexterexcavating.com 10443 E. 56th St., P.O. Box 36399 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 823-6837

 Elite Beverages 5780 Sunyside Road Lawrence, IN 46235 (317) 823-8791

 Smoothie King smoothieking.com 9940 Pendleton Pike, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 932-0411

CIRTA.us 320 North Meridian Street, #920 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 793-7316

legacycremationfuneral.com 5215 N Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 562-0145

 Garmong Construction garmong.net 5988 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 (317) 658-8285

Excavation

Food & Beverage

 Ali for Indy aliforindy.com 11827 Rossmore Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 219-789-2615

City of Lawrence Department of Public Works

General Contractor/ Construction Management

Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 300 Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 545-5566

 Marten Construction Management, Inc.

Martencm.com 5719 Lawton Loop E Dr, Ste 211 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 714-4175

City of Lawrence Fire Department Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 547-4371

 Meyer Najem Corporation meyer-najem.com 11787 Lantern Rd Suite 100 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 577-0007

City of Lawrence Police Department CityOf Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 549-6404

General Distributor  Harris & Ford, LLC harrisandford.com 9307 East 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 591-0000

 Lawrence Township Trustee lawtwp.org 4455 McCoy Street Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 890-0011

Golf Course

 Old Oakland Golf Club oldoaklandgolfclub.com 11611 E. 75th Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7346

Membership Level  Platinum

 Gold

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Health Care Services

 Community Health Network ecommunity.com 7330 Shadeland Station Indianapolis, IN 46256 (800) 777-7775  Options Behavioral Health optionsbehavioralhealthsystem.com 5602 Caito Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 544-4340  Roche Diagnostics Corporation roche-diagnostics.us 9115 Hague Rd Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 521-3106

Health Care Services Counseling

 The Brain Center braincenterindy.com 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 9E Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 748-0034

 Indy Data Partners, Inc indydatapartners.com 5649 Lee Road, Ste 1 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 713-4040

Heating/Cooling

 Phoenix Data Corporation phoenixdatacorporation.com 5777 North Post Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 354-1187

 Williams Comfort Air williamscomfortair.com 12640 East 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 564-7340

Hotel

 Fort Harrison State Park Inn in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ftharrison/lodging.html 5830 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 638-6000

Hampton Inn NE Indianapolis/Castleton 

hamptoninn3.hilton.com 6817 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 576-0220

 Indy Counseling Professionals, LLC

indycounselingprofessionals.com 5660 Caito Drive, Suite 126 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 207-6095 Indy Counseling Professionals specializes in counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, or addiction. We are committed to partnering with you for successful results. Together, we can work to identify the skills and strategies you need to reach your mental health goals.

Health/Wellness

 Athletico Physical Therapy Geist athletico.com/locations/geist/?location=geist 11725 Fox Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-6500  Vesta Nutra, Inc. vestanutra.com 5767 Thunderbird Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 895-9000

HR Consulting /Consulting  Total Reward Solutions, LLC totalrsolutions.com 7962 Oaklandon Rd., Suite 112 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 589-8529

HR Consulting Payrolling Service  Managepoint Managepoint.biz 9119 Otis Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 374-6503

Information Technology

 Sondhi Solutions sondhisolutions.com 47 S. Pennsylvania St, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 435-2046

Insurance

 Associated Insurance Services (AIS) aiscoverage.com 11502 Moore St. Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 520-9300

 Gregory and Appel Insurance gregoryappel.com 1402 N. Capitol, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 634-7491  Insurance by George insurancebygeorge.com 9105 E. 56th Street, Suite 207 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 544-5207  Sterling Insurance Group sterlinginsgrp.com 402 West Main Street Greenwood, IN 46142 (317) 885-9105

 Bloomerang bloomerang.co 5724 Birtz Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 1-866-332-2999

 Shepherd Insurance shepherdins.com 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 100 Carmel, IN 46032 (800) 846-0204

 Electronic Strategies, Inc. esitechadvisors.com 8050 Castleway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 596-9891

Investment

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 Beck Financial Strategies Inc beckfs.com 5825 N Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 547-1200

 Edward Jones - Dave Humes, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com/dave-humes 9505 E 59th Street, Suite C Lawrence, Indiana 46216-2253 (317) 734-3148

 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, LLC morganstanley.com 800 E. 96th St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 818-7437

Library

 Lawrence Branch - Indianapolis Public Library indypl.org 7898 N. Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 275-4460

 Towne Post Network, Inc. townepost.com 8800 North St., Ste. 117 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 810-0011

Manufactured Homes

 Cohron’s Manufactured Homes, Inc

Land Surveying/Engineering  USI Consultants, Inc. usiconsultants.com 8415 E. 56th Street, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 544-4996

Landscaping

 Copper Canyon Landscape Design coppeercanyonlandscapedesign.net 9905 East 63rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7979  Midwest Landscape Industries mli-in.com 2828 N Catherwood Ave Indinapolis, IN 46219 (317) 363-7374  Ski Landscape skilandscape.com 9786 E. 56th St. Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 897-5885

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cohronhomes.com 9623 Pendleton Pike Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 897-1043

Manufacturing

 Alexander Screw Products, Inc. AlexanderScrew.com 8750 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 898-5313

Nonprofit

 Association of the United States Army ausa.org 10813 Stable Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46239 (317) 432-5538

 Indiana Custom Embroidery indianacustomembroidery.com 7750 Records St. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 251-7792

 Community Cupboard of Lawrence ecommunity.com/cupboard 7101 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 355-7395

 Meyer Plastics meyerplastics.com 5968 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 259-4131

 Crossroads of America Council, BSA crossroadsbsa.org 7125 Fall Creek Road North Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 813-7125

Marketing

Legal Services

 Legal Shield & I.D. Theft Protection - Clark & Associates cc747.wearelegalshield.com/benefits PO Box 26832 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 331-1077  Littler Mendelson, P.C. littler.com 111 Monument Circle, Suite 702 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 287-3600

 Clear Brand Story Marketing clearbrandstory.com 7098 N. Shadeland Ave., Suite F Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 288-2383

 Friends of Fort Harrison State Park friendsoffortharrison.org 5753 Glenn Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 964-1823

Media

 AIM Media Indiana Printing/ Greenfield Daily Reporter

 Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame imvhof.com 5360 Herbert Lord Road Indianapolis, IN 46226 317-916-6164

greenfieldreporter.com 22 W. New Road Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 477-3208

 Current Publishing youarecurrent.com 30 S Range Line Road Carmel , IN 46032 (317) 409-6367

Membership Level  Platinum

 Gold

 Lawrence Township School Foundation msdltf.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 423-8300  Silver

 Bronze

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Sometimes the best advocate can be the one you don’t even know.

Recently a customer was checking out at a local Walmart when they mentioned to the person scanning their items about EdEx. Short for Educators’ Exchange, EdEx is the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s (LTSF) free supply store that is stocked with office supplies, paper, books and craft items to use in classrooms. Staffed by volunteers and stocked with donations from the community, the purpose of EdEx is to supply teachers with free supplies that enrich the curriculum. It’s one of many programs that the foundation supports.

The Walmart employee shared the information with her supervisor, who was impressed with the work the foundation was doing and called Board President Barb Austin to encourage her to apply for a grant.

Ultimately the store awarded the LTSF a $500 grant, to purchase supplies from Walmart for donation to their teacher exchange.

“That all came to be because someone in the community advocated for one of our programs,” Austin says. “We love to inspire that kind of action from the community.”

This is why this year, the foundation’s message is, “The power of you.”

Established in 1983, the LTSF serves the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township teachers and students. Every dollar raised is allocated to various programs to support the students and staff.

“It’s a unique relationship between the foundation and the school district, as we work hand in hand to identify those programs that are of greatest value to both our students and our staff in terms of pushing achievement forward,” Austin says.

The school district leaders indicate programs they need assistance with, and the foundation works closely with the superintendent and his administrative team in identifying those areas where the LTSF can make a meaningful impact.

The programs are balanced across all 21 buildings to include programs for elementary, middle and high school students, as well as faculty and staff.

“Where programs aren’t supported by tax dollars, that’s where we fill in,” says Taylor Williams, development associate.

“Our foundation’s hard work allows for our school community to provide additional resources to our students that go beyond local, state and federal funding,” adds Superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith. “They support innovation for our district to be a ‘District of Destination.’ ”

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The programs fall into one of four categories. These student-centric initiatives include Year 13 Prep; Hands-On Learning; Healthy Body, Healthy Mind; and Today and Tomorrow.

This help may come in the form of grants that assist teachers in their classrooms. It may be actual scholarships. It may be a way to give students the chance to go on a legacy field trip. For instance, Creative Impact Grants give teachers the opportunity to apply for funding that supports creative and innovative projects. Last year one of the grants that was fully funded by the LTSF was submitted

by Lawrence Central’s performing arts department.

“It was a year of turmoil,” Austin says. “Students struggled with feelings of isolation as well as social emotional issues.”

Teachers recognized that student learning was being affected, and they needed an outlet for their pain, frustration and confusion.

The performing arts department did a documentary that mainly followed show-choir students in the midst of preparations, as they grappled with the notion that despite the hours of rehearsals, they didn’t know whether they would be able to perform.

“It’s a beautiful documentary that allowed students to speak their minds and share their struggles,” Austin says. “It not only provided an outlet for them, but it also shared great insight as to what was in their heads and on their hearts.”

The foundation hosts three annual fundraising events, two of which are spring and fall golf outings. Funds raised go towards the

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The school district’s tagline is, “Strong Schools, Strong Community.” It’s an adage they live by.

“There’s a saying, ‘It takes a village,’” Austin says. “In this case, it takes a community, and we are fortunate that the community rallies around the foundation. We want our donors to understand the impact they’re making. It’s significant, and recognized by the school and the staff.”

Lawrence Central alumnus Meghan Hughes says her schooling experience taught her much of what she still relies on now, nearly 40 years later.

“I learned how be part of a diverse community, and how to learn from my fellow students, musicians and athletes, as well as my teachers,” Hughes says. “Lawrence Central allowed me to grow and aim high for what comes after high school graduation. I believe all students deserve that. I admire the LTSF mission, and I hope my modest gift contributes to the vision.”

Neal Gore, school community liaison for Harrison Hill Elementary, maintains that the LTSF has been an outstanding community support.

“Thank you for all that you are doing to support our students and families,” Gore says of the LTSF. Still, the LTSF leaders would love to double or triple their capacity in order to spring forward.

“We need to do more, and we are definitely positioned for growth,” says Austin, noting that it will take a combination of fundraising and community outreach to continue to grow.

One group that’s stepping forward is alumni, who are eager to show their support.

“We aren’t picky about how people want to get involved and assist,” Austin says. “Anyone who has a philanthropic approach can reach out.”

The Lawrence Township School Foundation is located at 6501 Sunnyside Road in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-423-8300 or visit msdltf.org.

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“Every day is different,” Hennig says. “I do whatever is asked or needed in any of my three roles at the PD.”

a softball tournament, Hennig got out all the coolers and canopies prior to the event.

“If you want something done, just go do it,” he says. “Don’t sit back and say, ‘That’s so-and-so’s job.’ If you’ve got a weed in your yard, don’t blame the landscaper. Just pull the weed yourself.”

When the police chief read Hennig’s list of responsibilities (three single-spaced, typed pages), his eyes grew wide and his mouth Volunteering has been in Hennig’s blood dropped. These would be big shoes to fill well before he retired. When his daughter was in college, Hennig and his wife Lou Ann should Hennig ever step away - not that he has plans to. were asked to help with her crew team.

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“Once our foot was in the door, we were called upon to help with other events,” says Hennig, who grew up watching his parents volunteer with their church and local school board.

When Art Hennig retired in 2008 after working for 37 years as an attorney with the Internal Revenue Service, he didn’t kick back in his recliner with a drink in one hand and the television remote in the other. Quite “They were always involved in things,” the contrary - he got moving.

Hennig says of his parents. “When you grow up seeing that, it comes naturally.”

He had gone through the Fishers City Government Academy, then went on to When Hennig, 75, is not at the Fishers the Fishers Police Citizens Academy, and Police Department, he is volunteering then the Fishers Fire Department Citizens at the Fishers Fire Department and the Academy. When he heard in 2010 that the Indianapolis Sports Corp, where he oversees Fishers Police Department had volunteer the hosting of visiting teams for the NCAA needs, Hennig began filling in four hours March Madness basketball tournament. per week. Over time his responsibilities and hours have grown significantly, as has his Several months ago, the chief of police devotion to the department. Now he logs 30 asked Hennig to make a list of all of his hours per week and is there most every day, responsibilities at the department. He helping in whatever capacity is needed. wanted to have a sense of the holes that would be left should Hennig ever decide “Want me to sweep floors? I’ll sweep floors,” to stop volunteering. Hennig began jotting Hennig says. “I’ve done it many times.” down his duties and it was an impressive list.

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“If I didn’t believe in the program and the way they operate here, if I didn’t like the people and feel they were exceptional, I’d go find something else to do,” Hennig says. “I have no intention of stopping.”

When word around the office began to circulate about all that Hennig does, he was nominated for the Golden Hoosier Award.

It was established to recognize outstanding seniors for their lifetime of service to their communities. Hennig was one of the 2021 recipients of the honor. Though he was a little embarrassed by the recognition he received, since he is not one to toot his own horn, he was touched by the appreciation shown by his colleagues.

“I love this stuff,” Hennig says. “It’s not work for me.”

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“The Tuscan-Mediterranean style is a radical departure from what everybody builds,” Turek says. “This is a custom lot, so why build what’s basically a larger tract home? I thought, ‘I’m shooting the moon. I’m going to build something amazing and special.’ ” That he did. Turek, who started out as a draftsman when he was 14 years old, erected a five-bedroom, six-bath home in the Springs of Cambridge that boasts 12’ ceilings on the first floor and 9’ ceilings on the lower-level walkout.

“The custom cabinets, as well as everything in this house, is oversized,” Turek says.

There’s even a fountain inside the home, opposite the dining room, to create ambiance. The round dining room table, an 8’ slab of granite, is built on a custom base, and its shape was purposeful so as to not have any hierarchy to the table.

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to be involved with students and education.

He attributes that to his mother.

Mosi Barnes knows what it’s like to be a student-athlete as well as a coach and educator. These are the experiences that have shaped him, and are a part of what he brings to the table in his new role as Lawrence Central High School’s athletic director.

“I just kind of was raised in that environment,” he says. “My mother is an educator. She spent 42 years in education.

She worked as an English teacher for some years and also as an administrative assistant principal. She’s been a principal as well.

She’s been a director on the educational level. I just was growing up in that kind of environment with my mother in education.

It’s kind of instinctive for me, just being around her, being around her career and things of that nature.”

Barnes was born and raised in Indianapolis.

He graduated on the honor roll from Cardinal Ritter High School. An allAmerican and Indianapolis Player of the Year, Barnes committed to play basketball at Purdue University under Gene Keady. After two years at Purdue, Barnes transferred to Eastern Michigan University, where he continued his playing career and graduated with a degree in sports medicine.

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Barnes says some of the skills he learned from her prepared him to work in education.

After graduating from college, Barnes put his sports medicine degree to work as an athletic trainer. A few years later he got a job with Indianapolis Public Schools as a

strength coach. In 2009 he became head boys basketball coach at Northwest High School, where the team finished runner-up in the city tournament during his tenure.

In 2013 Barnes took on a dual role as both athletic director and head boys basketball coach at Howe High School, where his team won a city championship. From there he became assistant athletic director at Marion High School in 2018, and in 2019 he took the job of athletic director at Arsenal Technical High School.

Now he has taken over as the new athletic director at Lawrence Central.

“I’ve been a head coach,” Barnes says. “I had some success as a head coach and I’ve also had some success as an athletic director.

I’m relatable to coaches and I work directly with coaches. I’m from Indianapolis, so I’m relatable to families and people in Indiana and things of that nature, and relatable to student-athletes because I’ve been one pretty much half of my life. I’ve done it on some level at the highest level.”

Barnes says the people in the Lawrence Central community are a big part of what convinced him to take the job.

“I think Lawrence Central has a clear vision of the direction they’re going as a school community,” he says. “We have a lot of very capable, experienced people that work in this district and in this community.”

The people, he says, are what he finds most exciting about his new role.

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Lawrence in general and our kids at the elementary schools and middle schools and our high schools, our coaches here, our support team, our staff and all the parents really do a great job and put a lot of energy into this place,” he says. “I’m just really excited about being able to work with them.

I want to develop positive relationships with families and students here in this community. I work tirelessly to help Lawrence Central be recognized as the best school in the state of Indiana. I really feel like this place doesn’t have a ceiling. This potential is unlimited.”

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long time as well.

Foster moved to Indianapolis 15 years ago as a way to stay out of trouble.

“I was trying to get away from some things, some dangerous stuff - trying to set up my life,” he says.

He found a church, met his wife, and landed

a job in the food industry. Foster worked at Cici’s Pizza for 12 years, including 10 as general manager. Eventually he realized it was time to make a change.

“I just got burnt out and wanted to do something different,” Foster says.

“Somebody told me about Ivy Tech culinary school and I decided to make that leap. With my wife’s blessing, I quit a paying job to pursue that dream of cooking.”

Foster says it’s one of the best decisions he’s ever made. He enrolled in the two-year program and excelled, winning a cooking competition and earning himself an invitation to Paris, France.

“Out of the 200 to 300 people that were in the program, only eight got selected,” he says. “When I got there they voted me top student out of the eight, and that was kind of the day when I thought, ‘I think I can do this.’ ” Upon graduation, Foster worked as a sous-chef at Circle City Soups. He was promoted to head chef, and worked in that position for a year and a half before deciding to take another step toward his dream of owning his own restaurant. He approached Circle City Soups Owners Cindy and Roger Hawkins with a business offer.

“I love Ivy Tech and I love working in the

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school and with the students, and decided to see if there was a possibility that they wanted to sell it,” he says.

The Ivy Tech Circle City Soups location became Foster’s Catering in March of 2020.

A week later, the pandemic hit. Between March and August, Foster wasn’t allowed into his own restaurant.

Foster describes that period as heartwrenching. He credits his wife Stephanie, his four kids, and his faith with helping him through such a tough time in his life.

When Foster was allowed to open his doors again last August, he got right to work doing what he does best - cooking food.

“As an American, and as an AfricanAmerican, I want to provide food that black, white, Hispanic - anybody could enjoy,” he says.

Foster says he uses what he learned at Ivy Tech as well as at fish market settings, barbecue eateries, and restaurants like Cici’s, Rally’s and McDonald’s. The food and sauces are made fresh from scratch.

“I try to run it almost like a food truck,” Foster says, adding that the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive.

Foster’s Catering does business both with students and with customers from outside of Ivy Tech. Foster says none of it would be possible without the help of his employees, Charlie and Felipe.

Foster says his focus now is on providing people with good food, and making them happy. He wants people of all backgrounds to come in, taste something good and feel like they belong.

“For years I felt like I didn’t belong,” he says.

“And now I have my own place.”

Foster’s Catering is located at 9301 East 59th Street in Indianapolis. For more info, visit facebook.com/fosterscatering.

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