Greenwood Community Magazine August 2015

AUGUST 2015

THE GREENWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION Allowing Students to Shine

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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME Little things sometimes go unnoticed, and sometimes little things are bigger than they appear. I’m not sure how big this change is, but you may have noticed that our masthead has changed. We replaced “Newsletter” with “Magazine.” The reason for the change is simple; it better reflects what the publication is. It’s a fourcolor monthly magazine. Maybe more important in this case is what hasn’t changed: our commitment to community. It is still part of our name and the focus of what we do, telling the stories of our community, our neighbors and things of interest to them.

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One of the strongest identifiers of a community is often its schools.

Greenwood is served by three different school systems, but this month, we look at the Greenwood Education Foundation. Although it was formed last year, it is gearing up for big things. The group was established to help raise funds and public awareness. Dr. Kent DeKoninck, superintendent of Greenwood schools, states, “This group of people has a genuine desire to help our students.”

Educational opportunities don’t end at high school in Greenwood. Central Nine Career Center offers lifelong learning opportunities. Many adults find their career paths or goals have changed, and Central Nine offers options to learn new things or receive certifications in a variety of areas. It is a great asset for our community. Read the story, and I think you will find out things you didn’t know about the center.

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We’re proud to be lighting the way with one of the most streamlined processes in the country. Known as NowER, it significantly reduces wait time to be seen by a medical provider in the emergency room.

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With federal and state budget cuts in education, this foundation will serve to improve the lives of students and teachers, providing grants, programs and support to enhance opportunities within Greenwood public schools. Teachers have learned to get even more creative with their budgets. However, this foundation will supply teachers with even more opportunities to create programs and supplies that will help each and every student.

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YOGA POWER: FITNESS AND PEACE IN THE POSTURES Writer & Photographer / Alicia Wettrick

I did not understand yoga power until my mom walked into the room, and I noticed how great she looked in her yoga pants. Yoga transformed her. She lost weight, toned up and increased her strength and flexibility.

You would never guess she is in her, well, I promised not to reveal her age, but you would be impressed.

STUDIO YOU YOGA

That is when she told me about Studio You Yoga, a new yoga center that opened up in Greenwood off S.R. 135 in front of Home Depot. The yoga instructors at Studio You Yoga are passionate about teaching yoga that focuses on you achieving mind-body balance through physical fitness, self-awareness and personal growth.

WHAT IS YOGA?

Yoga is a comprehensive workout that focuses on two things: holding poses, also called postures, and breathing — not just simple reflex-breathing but controlled, deliberate breaths that clear the mind. Breath, in yoga, signifies your “vital energy.” Yoga masters believe if you control your breath, then you control your body and calm your mind.

Yoga postures are movements designed to strengthen, increase flexibility and improve balance. They can be simple, such as lying on the floor while relaxed, to much more challenging movements that push you physically. No, you won’t be tied up like a pretzel, so don’t let that common fear scare you off. You modify your session to what you can do that day. That is why you need a good instructor to help you identify and work through your limitations. The biggest benefits of yoga: relief in back, muscle and joint pain.

Left to right: Karyn, Chia, Lori

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

Owner Lori Davis is a registered yoga instructor and a former figure athlete (a very competitive and strenuous sport). Yoga has been a lifeline for Lori.

“Why do yoga?” asks Jan Mosher. “For me, it’s about flexibility, strength and balance.

Also the oh-so-positive effect of calming and soothing of the mind. I have increased strength in my arms, legs and core. My flexibility has increased greatly, and my balance has improved.

As soon as you walk into the studio, you feel healthier because of the creative and soothing environment. They have a team of certified yoga teachers on staff that are kind, knowledgeable and eager to help. The three pictured are the owner and two of the teachers.

“Yoga led me to see myself from the inside to the outside. I am competing with no one; I am at peace.” The power of yoga inspired her to help others find balance in their lives as it did for her, so she opened the doors of Studio You Yoga in November of 2013. The studio has been doing well, and there are plans to expand into the space next door and offer nutrition education.

I confess I really did not pay attention to the power of yoga until my mom’s transformation.

Yoga has been an intricate part of her fitness.

The following are her thoughts:

“Sometimes it is difficult getting myself to class! However, once I begin to move through the postures, I feel better, and by the end of the class, an overall sense of well-being has replaced, for instance, an aching back or a sore neck. Instead, I feel relaxed and energized at the same time.”

DIVERSE YOGA CLASSES

Classes are available for different levels — For Karyn Krieger, registered yoga instructor, beginners, intermediate and advanced. There is also a cornucopia of dynamic and intriguing her yoga passion started in the golden state classes that involve essential oils and heated of California. She started teaching in 2011. rooms. Check out their website for classes, “Teaching yoga is the privilege of witnessing schedules and prices at studioyouyoga.com.

By the way, men do attend classes as well. the internal transformation that occurs at the junction of breath and movement. As we Yoga is a full-body workout and a great way to learn to balance on the mat,…we learn to achieve serenity, peace and — take a breath balance life’s challenges.”

— look fantastic in your yoga pants.

Registered Yoga Instructor Chia Bush’s yoga Alicia Wettrick is a Family Nurse passion was sparked in Taiwan where wellPractitioner working in OB/GYN for respected Indian yoga masters influenced her.

Community Hospital Network. She “I love to share my knowledge with people, and through yoga, I am willing to help and teach people to make them feel better for themselves.”

believes that Greenwood is a great place to lead a healthy lifestyle and raise a family. She is married to Don Wettrick and has three kids Ava, Anna and Grant. She has been a southsider since childhood and has lived in the Greenwood area since 1998.

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JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES: ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS Writer / Hannah Sturm . Photographer / Forrest Mellott

In our community, one out of every three senior citizens is going hungry on a daily basis. Senior citizens all around us are quietly suffering, putting their lives on the line because they are unable to pay for basic life necessities. They are struggling to balance their budgets between paying for groceries, doctor’s appointments and medication. In a generation that grew up in the Great Depression, the Executive Director of Johnson County Senior Services, Kim Smith, pointed out that "the seniors are truly thankful and have no sense of entitlement."

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Johnson County Senior Services ( JCSS) was created to meet the needs of our elders and "enhance their quality of life."

What makes JCSS stand apart from other transportation companies is that it is the only free door-to-door transit for the Johnson County area. The employees will do anything from taking someone to a hair appointment to holding someone’s hand while he or she goes through dialysis. Kim says, "Every day is a blessing fest here."

JCSS always seem to find a way to provide resources for those in need, even when it seems impossible. In addition to free doorto-door transportation, JCSS also provides free food and durable medical equipment in addition to information and assistance.

From the funds they won at Pay It Forward Johnson County, JCSS made 198 trips for patients to receive lifesaving treatments.

The organization is genuinely grateful and can’t wait to participate on September 17 for the fifth annual golf outing. Kim spoke about how she appreciates the fact that the funds raised through Pay It Forward Johnson County can be spent in whatever way the not-for-profit deems appropriate.

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JCSS will do just about anything for its clients who are seeking help. After being diagnosed with cancer, a man in his late 80s called JCSS asking if JCSS could find his high school best friend, so he could tell him the impact he had on his life. With only the name of the high school and the friend’s profession, JCSS eventually found someone who knew the man’s long-lost best friend. These types of connections happen every day in this organization, and it is the support from the community and the heart behind the mission that make it happen.

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They tend to buy and eat many things that they can’t see. This event will help attendees experience what it is like to eat a meal without seeing it. Yes, those who attend will come and eat dinner in a dark room while blindfolded. Attendees will also bid blindly on auction items after only hearing them described by the auctioneer, not seeing them. It is a one of a kind event.

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A MISSION OF LIFELONG LEARNING Writer / Alaina Sullivan Photographer / Amanda DeBusk

Learning is a lifelong journey, and the road is not the same for everyone. For many, the formal learning road ends with the completion of a bachelor’s or doctorate degree, while for others, it ends with a high school diploma. For some, it never ends, and for some, it is just the beginning.

EMPOWERING ADULTS WHERE THEY ARE

Students at the Central Nine Career Center Adult Education Program come in for a variety of reasons. It does not matter why you are there — whether that be due to illnesses, incarceration, teen pregnancy or learning difficulties that have kept you from being successful in a traditional school setting. For many older adult students, they

find their career paths or goals have changed, and they now desire to pursue another direction. Education does not require one specific reason and offers different benefits for everyone.

Central Nine’s mission statement encapsulates that perfectly: "As a provider of lifelong learning, the Adult Education Program at Central Nine Career Center is committed to inspiring adults to academic and personal development. Our mission is to empower adults through excellence in education, career pathways and life skills to achieve employment success in a diverse society."

PRACTICAL CLASSES

Central Nine hosts many different options for the adult learner including English-learning courses, Adult Basic

Education (ABE) courses and courses to assist students in taking the high school equivalency exam. It is the hope of all the staff of Central Nine that their program can guide students toward finding that right career path. The first step is obtaining a high school diploma or the equivalent.

The statistics are staggering. According to Dropping Back In’s website, nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. lack a high school diploma. To put that another way, one in five adults does not have a basic diploma.

Not only does the lack of a high school diploma place you at a higher risk of being unemployed, statistics show that people with no high school diploma are more likely to become teenage parents, live in poverty or abuse drugs or alcohol. Those numbers do not bode well for our society in general.

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Nurses’ Assistant, Welding and Dental Radiology," said Brooks.

WIDE RANGE OF CERTIFICATIONS

Central Nine Adult Education students can ABE classes offer adults the opportunity to participate in WorkINdiana, a statewide review, learn and/or improve basic academic program that allows students to attend skills. These classes are designed to meet the short-term occupational training and receive needs of each student and prepare them to take the high school equivalency exam by focusing on five different subjects including mathematics, writing, reading, science and social studies.

ABE and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered through Central Nine in the mornings or evenings to allow for flexibility in students’ schedules and are offered in over 17 locations through Johnson County, Morgan County and Marion County’s Perry Township.

"Whether you resolve to work on your skills as a new speaker of English, earn your high school equivalency diploma or add vocational training and additional job skills to your resume, Central Nine Career Center Adult Education Division has classes to help you accomplish your educational goals," said Gayle Brooks, Continuing Education Coordinator.

Students in the English Language Learner classes (ELL) do not speak English as a first language. ELL classes teach students the skills to increase their speaking, reading comprehension, listening and writing skills. To be enrolled in an ELL class, students must attend a mandatory, two-day orientation through Central Nine.

industry-recognized certifications, which are in high demand. WorkINdiana allows students to attend classes at Central Nine and take a certification class at the same time.

Alternatively, the student can first complete the high school equivalency exam and then begin certification classes within one year of completing the exam at no cost.

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Peace of mind is important. Families like knowing their loved one is treated with dignity and respect which is why we own and operate our own crematory. They want to remember their loved one, which is why we offer memorial tribute jewelry and other forms of tribute.

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In addition to the basics, Central Nine offers Continuing Education courses to help people advance in their current careers or explore different areas.

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"These certifications lead to not only professions and good jobs but give students in Adult Education the confidence and empowerment to go on even further, such as promotions and even college," said Life Coach Nicole Corn. "Plus, these experiences in Adult Education help students with their lives at home both financially and emotionally."

Currently, Central Nine offers 16 certifications including Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics.

"Over the last year, we have had WorkINdiana students gain certifications in CNA, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, Computer Support Specialists, Bookkeeping, Welding, HVAC, CDL, Aviation Maintenance and Forklift Certifications," said Corn.

LIFE COACHES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

As a life coach, Corn helps students reach their personal goals at various stages of

the learning process. These goals can be as simple as getting to class. Corn will assist students who have immediate needs like transportation by directing them to community resources and referrals. Corn then connects students with jobs, job skills training or post-secondary education options. Many times, a student may be unsure of what path to take. In that case, Corn and other life coaches will meet with the students, discuss the possibilities and conduct assessments to help them discover the right path for them.

"Helping a student to be successful and moving forward with a better job or into post-secondary job training is our focus," said Brooks. "Our teachers, aides and life coaches assist in helping with that transition. Beyond passing the test, they help with job and college applications as well as career exploration, guiding the student to set goals and have a plan for their future." Central Nine partners with educational organizations, schools, nonprofits, religious institutions and

correctional facilities to provide these opportunities. The variety of sponsors and partners pairs well with the mission of lifelong learning.

"Lifelong learning allows individuals to maximize the opportunities of the everchanging world around us," stated Director of Adult Education Michelle Davis on Central Nine’s website. "Lifelong education is in our collective best interest. Central Nine Career Center is here for you today for your productive tomorrows. I look forward to becoming your lifelong educational partner."

Visit centralnineadulted.org and central9.k12.in.us for more information.

Alaina Sullivan is an attorney in Greenwood, focusing her work on family law and estate planning matters. She is passionate about serving those who are not able to afford normal legal fees and devotes part of her practice to modest means cases. You can reach her by visiting alainasullivanlawoffice.com or email at alaina.sullivan.law@gmail.com.

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SAFETY FIRST

GREENWOOD RAILROAD CROSSINGS CURRENT GREENWOOD RAIL CROSSINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Meridian Street – warning signals and crossbucks

Academy Street – stop signs and crossbucks

Writer & Photographer / Jim Eichelman

If you drove your car around Greenwood today, chances are that many of you encountered a potentially dangerous situation and didn’t even realize it. Railroad crossings are so common and familiar to us that we often forget that, at times, tons of metal hurtle across those crossings with the potential to do damage to lives and properties.

The Louisville & Indiana (L&I) Railroad Company owns a rail line, leased by CSX Transportation, running through the city of Greenwood. In total, there are seven points where the rail line crosses streets, which are city responsibility. CSX and L&I unveiled plans to upgrade this rail line from Louisville to Indianapolis, which has been approved by the Federal Surface Transportation Board.

The upgraded rails and foundation will afford CSX opportunity to increase train throughput on this route. The upgrades will allow CSX to: q Increase the maximum speed of trains through the area from the current 25 mph to 49 mph

Broadway Street – warning signals and crossbucks

w Increase the maximum length of trains from 5,000 feet (almost a

Main Street – warning signals and crossbucks

e Significantly increase the weight limit of each car in the train r Increase the number of trains from five per day to 17 per day

Stop 18 Road – stop signs and crossbucks

If these increases for trains traveling through the heart of Greenwood don’t concern you, maybe this fact will: the municipality is responsible by federal law for any safety improvements required resulting from this upgrade, but the railroad has no responsibility for this at all. The cost of an upgrade to a cross-arm system can cost up to $300,000, according to Director of Community Development Services and City Engineer Mark Richards.

Worthsville Road – gate arms, warning signals and crossbucks (currently closed for Worthsville Road construction)

mile) to 7,200 feet

This planned upgrade with all its consequences concerns Greenwood city officials. Mayor Mark Myers has traveled to Washington three times to seek the assistance from members of Congress to resolve what he believes to be a serious inequity in the law.

Sen. Dan Coats and Rep. Todd Young worked together to lobby the Surface Transportation Board for some relief, resulting in a directive to the rail companies to talk with city leaders about what improvements the city feels are necessary, but according to Myers, “There’s no promise or guarantee that they are going to do anything.”

Once the upgrade is completed (perhaps as early as two years from now) and train traffic increases, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will conduct traffic studies to determine if crossing improvements are warranted. Then the state would conduct improvement projects where needed, but with limited funding themselves and nearly 5,800 crossings to consider across Indiana, it is obvious the state can’t take on all projects in a timely fashion.

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Mayor Myers and city leaders have concerns about the increase in train traffic, speed, length, etc. First and foremost is public safety.

Without improvements, there may not be adequate visibility for people to see or hear trains before it is too late.

Unfortunately, motorists still do try to “beat the train” when a crossing does not have cross arms blocking traffic. The increased speed of trains along with the longer breaking time for the longer, heavier trains increases the risk that motorists will misjudge their abilities to clear the tracks before the train arrives. “People do this all the time. It really scares me,” comments Myers.

WHERE ARE THE FIRE TRUCKS?

Another safety concern is that three of the four city firehouses are located west of the railroad. In the event of an emergency east of the tracks, the city could be faced with 75 percent of their emergency and fire fighting capacity unable to respond while waiting for trains to cross.

A final concern is the increased traffic jams caused by the increased number of trains blocking crossings on major thoroughfares.

But Mayor Myers says, “I don’t give up easy.” He, along with the Mayor of Franklin and several county officials, met to develop a strategy, which includes engaging an expert on rail crossings to

proactively assess all Louisville & Indiana crossings in Johnson County. This study will be near completion by the time of this publication.

A report with recommendations and priorities for improvement will be shared with officials from L&I Railroad, CSX Railroad and INDOT as well as municipality and county decision makers, according to Richards. Mayor Myers indicated the Indianapolis Regional Transportation Commission would also be involved in seeking a highway safety grant, which is 90 percent funded by the federal government with the remaining 10 percent becoming a local responsibility.

So take heart. Our government officials are pursuing every avenue to keep us safe. In the meantime, tips on rail crossing safety can be found on numerous websites. INDOT has a tips page at in.gov/ indot/2610.htm.

Be safe!

Jim Eichelman is a freelance photographer and writer. A longtime Center Grove area resident, he also operates James Eichelman and Associates, LLC, a computer consulting firm.

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THE GREENWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION Allowing Students to Shine Writer / Jessica Pflumm . Photographer / Ron Steimert

Formed in November 2014, the Greenwood Education Foundation (GEF) is gearing up for an exciting inaugural year. The GEF board consists of three groups of passionate advocates: teachers, parents and local business professionals — all of whom have volunteered their time and services to bring this foundation to life.

Led by President Donna Jones, a longtime supporter of the Greenwood school district, this foundation will serve the six

Greenwood public schools. This group was established to help raise funds and public awareness. Dr. Kent DeKoninck, superintendent of Greenwood schools, states, “This group of people has a genuine desire to help our students.”

With federal and state budget cuts in education, this foundation will serve to improve the lives of students and teachers by providing grants, programs and overall support to enhance opportunities within all Greenwood public schools. “Teachers have learned to get even more creative with the budgets they are given. However, this

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MISSION STATEMENT The Greenwood Education Foundation is committed to enhancing educational opportunities through engagement and collaboration of the staff, parents and the community to promote student excellence.

Other events that will take place in 2015 will be announced as well.

This will allow the Greenwood public school community to learn more and become more involved in many supportive ways.

The GEF’s primary goal is to have mechanisms in place to support all teachers and students. One of its first established goals is to create a teachers’ grant cycle. This will allow Greenwood public school teachers’ resources to apply for mini-grants to help with their classrooms and with special program needs.

Since every child learns differently, these grants will allow teachers to support their students as they see fit. Whether it is a technology need for the classroom or support for clubs such as robotics, teachers will fill out an application for these needs, and the board members will review and subsequently approve as funding allows.

Overall, having a foundation gives schools the resources they may not have had access to.

Board members of the Greenwood Education Foundation (left to right): Katie Webb, Stephanie Remetta, Chris Zaborowsky, Donna Jones, Marlowe Mullen, Kelly Brooks, Kyle Miller

foundation will supply teachers with even more opportunities to create programs and supplies that will help each and every student,” explained Jones.

The Greenwood school board wanted to form a foundation out of the basic desire to meet students’ and teachers’ needs that were otherwise unable to be met due to budget constraints. In its infancy stage, the GEF has spent the past few months working on organizational items — forming the board and its members, developing a mission statement, outlining desired goals and working on overall business development within the foundation.

These core elements will allow a successful start, so that once underway, the foundation will be solidly supported and organized for a successful future.

Moving into 2015, the GEF is planning its first private fundraiser to gather those within the community and to raise awareness and funding for everything the foundation plans to accomplish. This semi-formal evening will allow invitees to become aware of and provide support for the foundation’s mission.

By linking the community, the educators and the economy, the GEF will not only help teachers to support their students but will also allow for students to reach their full potential by allowing specialized programs to meet the individual’s needs. Forming this needed foundation allows Greenwood schools to be competitive with other Indianapolis schools as far as what programs and support they offer.

“Our goal is to provide students with the best possible advantages throughout their Greenwood school experience, so that when entering college, they are best equipped to succeed,” explained Jones.

This foundation will have a positive impact on all of those involved.

“With Greenwood being such a family-friendly community, we wanted to take this sense of community and use it cohesively to work towards the best possible outcome for our students,” stated Jones.

Further into 2015, the GEF plans to have a social media presence as well as a website, which will be hosted within the Greenwood public school site and will allow private donations to be made. This site will also promote the foundation and educate anyone looking to find out more about it and all it has to offer.

The Greenwood community welcomes this foundation and its critical support for our teachers, students and local businesses. For more information on this foundation, you may contact Foundation President Donna Jones at dljones1026@gmail.com.

New to Indiana, Jessica Pflumm has fallen in love with all things southside. She lives with her hard-working husband Matt, outdoorloving daughter Phoebe and enjoys antiquing, bulldogs, traveling and especially healthy cooking and baking.

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THE CHALLENGE TAKE THE CORPORATE CUP TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Writer & Photographer / Jim Eichelman

When Jess Carrasquillo hatched the concept for the Corporate Cup Challenge in 2007, he envisioned an event where coworkers could form teams to compete against teams from other companies. He had seen similar events before, but his vision was just a little different.

He targeted businesses on the southside of Indianapolis and northern Johnson County.

Participation was not limited to just the employees of the participating companies; spouses could also participate. And even though the games pitted company against company in order to win the coveted Corporate Cup, the primary focus was for everyone to have fun and want to return.

He gathered a group of volunteers that shared his vision. (I suspect his enthusiasm for the idea had a lot to do with their buy-in to his concept. j.e.) They then proceeded to create

the Corporate Cup Challenge. Instead of an “event,” it’s more a “group of events.”

Activities range from games such as euchre, bowling and table tennis to “sweatier” competitions like softball, soccer and dodge ball. (Ouch!)

As the volunteer leadership team prepared for the first Cup Challenge in 2009, they discovered an unexpected but desirable aspect to the endeavor. They realized that once event expenses were paid, there would be a surplus. So the leaders identified two community organizations in need of support, and the surplus funds went to those groups. Each year since, beneficiaries have changed, but surplus funds have always gone to support needy organizations.

In 2009, the initial two-day Challenge took place and was a success! “I see the

Corporate Cup as a win-win-win situation,” says Jess. It is a teambuilding activity to cement the bonds between employees within a company. It is a networking opportunity for companies and individuals to build relationships that may yield new, exciting business opportunities. And it is healthy fun. During our hour-long conversation about the Corporate Cup Challenge, the word “fun” was heard so often, it was clear that the fun aspect was incredibly important.

Fast forward to the completion of the 2014 event. The event had grown each year in terms of participants, sponsorships, events and awareness in the community. But some things had changed for Jess as well.

New grandchildren entered his life, and an exciting but time-consuming opportunity presented itself for Easy Street Insurance, a business he owns with his wife Sandra.

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Finally, six years of organizing the evergrowing Challenge experience had taken its toll. Jess felt that it was time to look for another individual or group to champion the event going forward. He approached a number of groups, seeking someone willing to take on the event and ensure its future survival. While some indicated it was a worthy cause, no one was ready to commit to the responsibility.

Enter Joe Sagorsky, a member of the Challenge’s leadership team from early on.

He offered to leverage his relationship with the Greenwood government to see if there was any interest in making the Challenge a community affair. Joe’s efforts resulted in a meeting between himself, Jess and Rob Taggart, director of Greenwood Parks and Recreation, to discuss possibilities.

According to Taggart, the decision for Greenwood Parks and Recreation to take on the organization of the annual event was an easy one. “This type of event is right in our wheelhouse … it’s everything we do,” says Rob. “The character of the event, the way it’s set up for the private-public partnerships, the events themselves, the activities, the amenities, everything about it” is a good fit.

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Water Relay Iron Man Competition Ultimate Frisbee Cornhole Frisbee Golf Tug of War Kickball Flag Football Doubles Tennis Plus free swim at Freedom Springs after Saturday’s events

For the Cup, 2015 is a year of change.

The event is moving under the Parks department’s umbrella with Jess advising the new leadership this year. The Challenge is growing from two to five days. According to Jess, it will be “the biggest five-day corporate sporting event on the southside.” The event is also moving from May to September, which Taggart indicates will likely be a permanent move. What hasn’t changed is the event will still benefit the community, and it will still be fun!

If your company wants to participate in this year’s Challenge, there is still time to register.

Registrations are being accepted between July 15 and August 24 with the events scheduled for September 8-12.

Jess feels it is worth it. “Where else can your company have a retreat for as little as $25 per person?” he asks, so check it out. More information can be found at CorporateCupChallenge.com. And remember, it’s mostly about having fun!

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Writer / Julie Yates . Photographer / Amanda DeBusk

The ninth annual Trail Trek 5K will be held on Saturday, September 12 to benefit the Greenwood Trails System and support local elementary schools’ physical education programs. This special community event is both a five-kilometer race and an untimed fivekilometer walk/run. Individuals that come to compete as well as families that walk the course together appreciate this occasion that raises money for the Greenwood community.

AN IDEA TO PROMOTE A SAFE PLACE

The event began in 2007 when local chiropractor Dr. Tony Origer recognized the potential that the Greenwood Trails System had to make a positive impact in the community. His three young daughters loved to ride bikes, but they needed a safe place to travel on them throughout the city.

The trail system "provided a safer way to get around the community as opposed to streets," Dr. Origer explained. He realized that the network of trails could be further developed to provide an environment for running, walking and biking which could be easily accessed at different points. He thought a community walk/run would not only raise funds for improvements but also promote public awareness that the trails existed.

He pitched his idea to Greenwood Parks and Recreation, and with the support of Mayor Mark Myers, the Trail Trek 5K was born. In the years since, the money raised at the event has helped provide amenities such as water fountains, bike racks and trash receptacles as well as the expansion of the trails.

Participation in the event has quadrupled from the first race, which drew about 100 participants. Last year, increasing attendance enabled it to not only benefit the trail system but also to present monetary awards to in-area elementary schools — enhancing their existing physical education programs. Westwood Elementary and Our Lady of Greenwood won the top two prizes in the School Challenge for the highest percentage of student involvement and received $1,000 and $500 respectively.

SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN

For the last eight years, the Trail Trek 5K was supported by Origer’s private practice, Performance Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation. This year, the major sponsor is Methodist Sports Medicine which acquired Origer’s practice in December 2014.

It was important to Origer that the merger included plans for the future of the Trail Trek 5K. When he joined Dr. Truman Alvey and Dr. Stephen Ritter at Methodist Sports Medicine’s new south

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L-R: Dr. Thurman Alvey III, Dr. Mark Ritter, Dr. Ryan Jaggers, Dr. Steve Ritter, Dr. David Porter, Dr. Tony Origer

office at 1401 W. County Line Rd. in January, he was glad they Activities Coordinator Jeff Madsen is organizing volunteers. He can were interested in supporting the Trail Trek 5K. "It fits right into be reached by phone at 317-881-4545 or emailed at Methodist Sports Medicine’s other outreach programs that focus on madsenj@greenwood.in.gov. getting people out and staying active," said Origer.

"It’s a fun event that keeps growing each year," Origer elaborated.

"We are glad to have several sponsors that have supported the event for many years." The ASICS Company donates a new pair of running shoes to the overall winner of the 5K race. Blue Mile gives a gift certificate to the leaders in each age division. Aqua Systems provides water, and Chick-fil-A has contributed fruit cups.

A SAFE ROUTE

The route begins at 8 a.m. at the Greenwood Community Center located at 100 Surina Way. While most of it runs along a portion of the Greenwood Trails System, a small part will follow sidewalks.

"The idea is to create a safe route that people can duplicate on their own after the race is over," stated Origer. There will be a water station at the midpoint as well as various vendors at the finish.

Registration for the event can be found on the city of Greenwood’s website, greenwood.in.gov. The cost for ages 11 and up is $20 (until September 2 when it increases to $25) and $10 for ages 10 and under. A shirt is included in the fee. Greenwood Recreation

BECOMING A GREENWOOD TRADITION

This highly anticipated event has become a yearly tradition for many families who enjoy the opportunity to spend quality time together while doing something that benefits the community. It also draws runners from around the area who relish the challenge of the little over three-mile race. Whatever the reason, Origer explains, "Running or walking strengthens cardiovascular health and reduces stress. And walking is often prescribed for spine injury recovery."

So grab your racing, running or walking shoes and plan to attend this fun event that will benefit both the Greenwood Trails System and local elementary schools.

Julie Yates is a former teacher and current food blogger. She enjoys sharing quick, easy, and healthy recipes with people who love to cook. Visit her blogs at yatesyummies.com and orangesandalmonds.com.

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elebrating over 118 years in business, the W.H. Bass Photo Company still resides in the same building since inception in 1897 along South New Jersey Street. The Bass Photo Building is now a historic landmark with its owners solidly rooted to the past but working towards the future.

William H. Bass was a local teacher at Shortridge High School who took up photography in 1887. By 1899, the company was operating as Bass and Woodworth. Woodworth sold his interest to Bass in 1904, officially creating the W.H. Bass Photo Company. Theodore (Ted) Abel became a Board member by 1936, and today his grandson, Gerry Abel, along with his wife, Kathy, run the company.

“My grandfather, Ted Abel, hung around Mr. Bass in the early

1900s as a kid. He was eventually given a broom and worked his way up," says Gerry, third generation Bass Photo Company owner. “Developer is in the blood. I grew up with a dark room at home and spent weekends at the shop.”

Gerry watched his father, grandfather and the technicians work, and he played hide and seek, enjoying the revolving doors on the dark room. “It’s an honor to be a third generation photographer with The Bass Photo Company,” shares Gerry.

“But what makes my experience so rewarding is working alongside my wife, Kathy.”

Perhaps Bass Photo is best known for its massive collection of historical photos taken of Indianapolis since 1899. “The photos of the street scenes were actually taken using extra sheets of film after a job,” shares Kathy. She explains, “The photographer would ride the trolley car along Virginia into downtown and snap shots of buildings and scenes of people in the streets with the extra photo paper leftover from their job.”

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These “extras” have served as the photographic history of Indianapolis, creating the notoriety that is associated with The Bass Photo Company. “We feel that these vintage photos are an integral part of recording the history of Indianapolis from 1897,” shares Kathy.

In 1987, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) purchased the vast collection of over 200,000 negatives. These negatives are now preserved and cataloged at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick History Center, creating a massive archive accessible online or by request in the IHS library.

Susan Sutton, Director of Digitization at the IHS located at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick History Center, pieced together these beloved negatives in the book “Indianapolis: The Bass Photo Company Collection by Indiana Historical Society Press,” 2008.

“I was really excited to write the book about this fantastic body of work. Like so many other people, I love these photographs,” shares Sutton. “Researching the company itself gave me an even greater appreciation of the images. Everything I found pointed to people who consciously recorded the history of the city.

“From William H. Bass instructing photographers to shoot

interesting scenes with unused negatives when returning from assignments to Ted Abel sending people out to photograph endangered buildings, this company has a long history of SERVING Indianapolis – not just doing business. Their photographers were talented, and they left a beautiful record of a city as it grew and changed through the 20th century.”

Given the incredible history of The Bass Photo Company, what will the future hold? “Our present and future is strong,” shares Gerry. “We are continuing on.”

With clients like Eli Lilly who have used the talents of The Bass Photo Company for over 118 years, it’s hard to not maintain a successful working relationship with that type of track record.

“Mr. Lilly used to come over to look at the historic negatives with my grandfather,” says Gerry. “And what’s more, Lilly moved closer to us out of convenience.”

The Abels are grateful for all of their clients. “We are so blessed by our wonderful customers,” says Kathy. “Our business continues to grow and move forward.”

For more information, visit indianahistory.org and bassphoto.com.

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FINANCIAL PORTAL BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT

GREENWOOD TAKES MAJOR STEPS TOWARD FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Writer / Alaina Sullivan . Illustrations / Graphic Staff

Financial accountability is more than just a buzzword for local, county and state governments. A question many ask regularly as they view their tax deductions from their paychecks: How is the city using my money?

Greenwood residents now have a means through which to answer that question. The City of Greenwood has collaborated with OpenGov, a cloud-based financial analyst platform, to make accessing statistics and data on how tax money is used all possible through the click of a mouse.

PERCENT EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT

This project came to fruition all out of a movement toward government financial accountability. Greenwood’s Mayor Mark Myers has made financial transparency a top priority since taking office in 2012.

“The city and its subdivisions are entrusted to prudently invest millions of taxpayer dollars,” said Adam Stone, City of Greenwood Controller. “Since 2012, the city has taken significant efforts to enhance the level of financial reporting and budgetary information that is available to stakeholders.”

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The Finance Department is responsible for providing quality data in approachable formats that private citizens, government officials, utility ratepayers and bondholders all can comprehend.

“Our new OpenGov Financial Transparency Portal is just another step for us to empower and engage our stakeholders,” said Stone.

OpenGov works with 300 different governments across 38 states. Greenwood officials looked at several cities in states including California, Texas, Colorado, Ohio and Florida. The project required no special funding, said Stone. The city funded OpenGov out of the existing budget. atGreenwood.com / AUGUST 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 33

EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT

“We first heard of OpenGov in July 2014,” said Stone. “After a couple of months of investigating the portals that were created for other cities, we decided to experiment with the software last fall. Our site went live this May, becoming the first in Indiana to offer the software to citizens.”

According to OpenGov’s site, use of this platform saves hundreds of hours of staff time, but more importantly, it generates trust among elected officials and citizens.

EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT BAR CHART

“This portal transforms complex financial data into actionable insight and information, enabling better analysis and understanding of the city’s budget,” stated Mayor Myers. “It will allow everyone access to see our finances in a whole new way and drill down to the raw data if they choose. We are the first municipality in Indiana to utilize this powerful technology, which I believe will set the bar for financial transparency.”

You can find how various departments are spending their money, pull up this data and share the information directly from the platform through email or social media.

The site also has a tutorial built in for firsttime viewers. Once a new user visits the site, the OpenGov software can recognize if this is the user’s first visit to the portal. If so, the system brings up a brief “how-to” tutorial.

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“One of the key reasons we chose OpenGov is how easy the product is to use,” said Stone. “After a few minutes on the site, many users are able to navigate through the data and create their own custom charts and graphs.”

OpenGov’s intuitive software will utilize this idea as a way of opening the doors to something the average citizen may not regularly comprehend. The Financial Portal brings openness, visibility and accountability for government funds in terms of its spending and distribution between departments as well as clarification as to which departments or initiatives are the “big ticket” items in the local budget.

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REVENUE VS EXPENSE 2012-2015

Stone says the best feature to the Financial Portal is its ability to aggregate large amounts of data into accessible charts and graphs, all with the click of a mouse. Being able to view information in this format better illustrates exactly what is being done with the tax dollars spent, much better than a simple list of expenses, or as Stone says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Leske. However, Leske said he has concerns structurally balanced budgets. Their first regarding whether a typical citizen could Comprehensive Annual Financial Report understand the graphs themselves.

“CAFR” (GAAP basis annual report) was prepared for the 2013 fiscal year. They are Leske does question whether an average currently working on the 2014 GAAP report. taxpayer can get a full grasp of the city’s financial status or direction by looking at “Greenwood is leading the way in Indiana graphs with no specific information, the and setting the standard for financial budget itself or explanations if there are transparency,” says Zachary Bookman, any variances. “The variances are without CEO and co-founder of OpenGov. The platform allows sharing of financial data explanation, such as when a category is $2 com. “The city is bringing their financial both internally and externally. OpenGov has million one year and $20 million the next data to life and engaging residents with the capability of creating custom reports, year, one wonders if it is an actual variance, a comprehensive picture of the city’s so city employees can manage department and, if so, why? Is it merely accounting finances.” budgets, keep administration officials for an item one way in the one year and informed and prepare presentations. You another way the next, or is it inaccurate or To access the portal, simply visit can then download the data into image unaudited numbers?” said Leske. greenwood.in.gov. Under the format, table format or spreadsheet.

“Departments” heading, click Finance, and Recently, Mayor Myers and Stone have had once there, click “Greenwood Financial The city has received positive feedback from the opportunity to present Greenwood’s site Transparency Portal.” citizens using the portal since its launch. to other cities at the 2015 Mayor’s Institute.

Several other Indiana cities as well as other Many mayors, Stone said, were impressed Alaina Sullivan is an attorney in cities across the country have reached out and excited with the demonstration and Greenwood, focusing her work to Greenwood government officials to have since expressed an interest to institute on family law and estate planning get more information to start their own their own Financial Portal. matters. She is passionate about serving those who are not able to financial portals. afford normal legal fees and devotes The results of financial transparency part of her practice to modest means cases. You can “This is a good step toward transparency,” speak for themselves. Since 2012, Myers’ reach her by visiting alainasullivanlawoffice.com or email said Greenwood businessperson David administration has passed three straight, at alaina.sullivan.law@gmail.com. atGreenwood.com / AUGUST 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 35

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Did you keep last month’s puzzle? I hope so. If you did, this puzzle will be much easier. Last month, we gave you the sounds, and you had to find the animal that made that sound. This month we do the reverse. We are giving you the animal and you have to find the sound, the same list, with a twist. As you find the sounds, write them on the blank beside the animal. Words will appear in a straight line in any direction.

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Lucy Stravers lives in Pella, Iowa, and is the mother-in-law of Dann Veldkamp.

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CHECK OUT OF HOTELS, CHECK IN TO AIRBNB CONTINUED Writer / Kate Rhoten

Last month, this column introduced readers to Airbnb. This month, I am providing more information about the costs of our rentals and presenting some things to consider when booking through Airbnb.

This is my "Top 6 Reasons to Consider" list: y SPACE Lots more of it. Hotels are small; they do not provide enough room for a family of four to spread out. The average hotel room ranges from 300 to 350 square feet, sometimes a bit more if you’re lucky.

Having space is nice if the weather doesn’t cooperate or if a family member doesn’t feel well. It’s good to be able to spread out — plus the added benefit of reduced sibling bickering. t CONVENIENCE The proximity to the beach was our main focus. Both places we rented were an easy walk to the beach. We don’t enjoy the hassle of driving to the beach, so we found places that made it easy to get to the beach whenever we wanted. Oftentimes, we would go out for a few hours in the morning and again for a couple hours in the late afternoon. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance were a bonus. r MEALS AND SNACKS Dining out while on vacation can add to the expense. We learned we could keep our costs down by dining in for some of the meals, which lessened the pressure on the budget. Breakfast at "home" was leisurely; we could sleep in a little bit if desired before heading to the beach or another activity. Doing this simple thing really can help the savings add up. e COOKING TOOLS If you choose to dine in for a few meals at the rental, take 10 minutes to review what kitchen pots, pans and utensils you have available to cook meals. Taking inventory before grocery shopping will allow you to plan accordingly. Think about what your family likes, keep it easy and be realistic. Resist the temptation to buy a lot of groceries; keep it simple. w COST Sometimes renting is as affordable as a hotel. This seems to be especially true with beach rentals. With a little time and effort, you can find a variety of places that, when you consider all the costs, are reasonable.

The Solana Beach cottage where we stayed six nights averaged out to $316 per night. The Hilton hotel we had originally booked was going to run approximately $2,200 for six nights. That averages out to $366 per night.

Hotels in the North Miami area were running approximately $350 per night. A recent search resulted in the nightly rate being slightly higher now at $359. When you factor in resort fees and taxes, the total cost would be over $2,100. The nightly rate of the condo in Sunny Isles was $249 per night. q THE OWNERS I found the owners to be super responsive. I sent inquiry emails asking about things such as the location, the time it takes to walk to the beach and the amenities in the area. Once I booked, the owners were still more than happy to assist with additional needs or concerns.

All things considered, Airbnb rentals have become our best option.

When planning your next trip, I encourage you to spend a bit of time looking into your options on Airbnb. Our next plan to use Airbnb may be an international trip. It’s a lot of fun looking into the options and messaging the owners. Where will you go?

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