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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME May is a special month for the Greenwood and Center Grove Community Newsletters. It’s the month we have the honor of recognizing an outstanding mother in each community. This is the first year for a Greenwood Mom of the Year, and we are pleased to introduce Shandra Swails. Besides raising four children, she is the music leader in her church and is guiding a growing catering business. You can read all about her starting on page 25. The Humane Society of Johnson County provides a valuable service to the community, rescuing and finding homes for cats and dogs. Earlier they faced severe financial challenges, and while the crisis has passed, their needs are ongoing. The needs go beyond financial. Because space is limited, they are looking for foster homes for some of their charges, people who will take a cat or dog for a few weeks while they search for a permanent home. No tax dollars go to the Humane Society, so your support is all that much more important. If you have a craving for a craft brew, you have many options in the Greater Greenwood area. Writer and photographer Jim Eichelman
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had the enviable task to join an afternoon tour of some of our local microbreweries. There is even an option to brew your own beer if you can’t find something to satisfy your discerning palate! In addition to his reviews, Jim also breaks the news that the Indy Brew Bus is now serving Johnson County. Your tour starts on page 21. Perhaps your developing tastes prefer something softer like tea. Three of our contributors visited the Sassafras Lunch and Tea Room and shared an English Tea experience. I’ve heard it from good sources that this is one of the best locations for tea in the metro area. While there is much more in this month’s issue, I also want to point you to page 31 where you can learn how, through the inspiration and hard work of Greenwood’s John Bass, Indiana’s 1941 Mr. Basketball was finally inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. This story defines Hoosier Hysteria! It’s time to get back to work on our June issue. We are working on stories about an Indy Honor Flight, how to save money with the help of your utility company and much more. See you in June.
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What it takes to be a great mom isn’t much different from what it was in the 1950s when June Cleaver was top mom in the “Leave it to Beaver” show. It just looks different today. Moms today don’t wear dresses and heels around the house, cook three meals a day for their families or wear pearls while gardening, but one thing hasn’t changed; a great mom has a love for her family. Shandra Swails’ love is unquestionable.
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HOPE
MANTRA OF AN ORGANIZATION HELPING VETERANS
Loren Minnix, the founder and president of Warrior’s Hope
Writer / Tonja Talley . Photographer / Chris Williams
Americans everywhere salute our men and women of the armed forces both present and yesteryear for their sacrifices to defend our nation and her freedom. When a Hoosier veteran’s tour of duty ends, their thoughts head home to the beautiful hills of our southern counties, north through valleys of waving corn and grain, to the white foam on the northern shores of Lake Michigan. It is a time of peace and celebration. Nevertheless, for many veterans and soldiers who experienced combat, coming home may trigger the start of a personal, private war. Shell shock. Combat fatigue. Vietnam syndrome. All are evolving terms of an affliction we today call combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting from the way war invades, wounds and transforms many a combat service member’s spirit.
many soldiers and their families. One of the effective treatments used today by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its mental health recovery program involves peer support recovery groups, such as Warrior’s Hope, Inc. in Greenwood. Loren Minnix, the founder and president of Warrior’s Hope, explained the organization started meeting with veterans and military service members in September 2006. “Our organization’s desire has always been to help the soldier or veteran, no matter what branch of the military of any war or of any gender, readjust back into civilian life.”
Minnix believes the support groups bring hope and success to a service member’s readjustment, including those who suffer from various military traumas, such as PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI). A Marine veteran himself, Minnix understands the need to talk with others who can relate WARRIOR’S HOPE, INC. to the same experiences. “Veterans attend History, along with combat veterans’ stories, and enjoy the support groups because they has given mental health professionals a feel comfortable discussing personal issues greater knowledge of PTSD and other among other veterans who have ‘been there mental health disorders, bringing hope to and done that.’”
EXPERIENCING PTSD I swerved, crossing the three-lane highway, and came screeching to a halt in the side ditch. Shaking, cold and weeping, I realized I had had another flashback. The noise on the highway sparked a time when bombs exploded all around us. I swerved to miss them. – Desert Storm Veteran Angry and short-tempered, I had no tolerance for anything. I drove fast, listened to dark music and talked war. Nightly nightmares disturbed any type of restful sleep. – Vietnam Veteran
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Trained by the lead psychologist at the Roudebush VA Medical Center, Warrior’s Hope facilitators keep the sessions focused and any misunderstandings corrected. Minnix says the sessions start out with a reminder of conversational conduct, plus a statement of encouragement from the Bible or other sources. The bulk of the sessions focuses mostly on issues of life hopes, fears and frustrations. Within each group, informational resources, books and study materials offer guidance for the members in experiencing life’s joys and successes. In fact, one of the veterans recently shared how his Warrior’s Hope peer-to-peer group helped him. The veteran explained how he had suffered PTSD, anxiety, anger and frustration every single morning since Vietnam. Recently, the veteran’s wife commented how he seemed different on that particular morning. While taking his dog for a walk, the veteran realized what had changed. For the first time since Vietnam,
he had awoken free of any sense of anger or anxiety. He later told the group, “I was sad about what I had experienced, but it no longer has a grip on me.” The veteran’s chains had been broken, and now he lives free. Hope is the mantra of Warrior’s Hope. If you need assistance and new hope from your personal war battle, contact Warrior’s Hope at 317-412-2428. The organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity and not connected with any other Warrior organization. There is no charge for any services performed.
Tonja Talley has called Center Grove home since 1993. An 11-year bi-lateral lung transplant survivor, Tonja enjoys speaking on behalf of the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. She also volunteers for the CF Foundation, byTavi and her church.
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DNA SAMPLES NEEDED FOR MIA IDENTIFICATIONS More than 6,300 families need to be located in order to collect DNA samples to identify missing soldiers from World War II and the wars in Korea and Vietnam. There are 83,000 missing and unaccounted for Americans from World War II forward, yet many families of the missing have yet to provide a family reference sample to assist in DNA identifications. The military maintains a database of mitochondrial DNA samples from family members of missing-in-action soldiers in the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab, according to Army Lt. Col. Julius Smith, chief of past conflict repatriation for Army Casualty and Mortuary Affairs. Currently, 89 percent of Korean War families have provided samples, as well as 83 percent of Cold War families and 81 percent
of Vietnam War families, but only 4 percent of WWII families have. The government last year identified 107 MIAs, but more could have been identified—and faster—if more family reference samples were on file. If you have any information available, you can contact one of the numbers below or contact Quartermaster Steve Milbourn at Greenwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864 at 317-525-7291 or steve.milbourn@aol.com.
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KIDS TRI FOR KIDS: A TRIATHLON SERIES FOR KIDS!
Writer / Kara Reibel
Swim. Bike. Run. This is what a typical summer day looks like for most kids. Thanks to a special series of triathlons for children ages 7-14, these three beloved activities are combined for a fun fundraising athletic event series. Since 2008, Kids TRI for Kids has raised money for Indianapolis area kids’ charities such as Best Buddies.
and healthy activities for kids. Second, raising money for a good cause like Best Buddies helps increase awareness in physically capable kids to do what others may not be able to accomplish.
case, the wheels are on a bike. She arranged for several bicycles to be transported around and shared by camps through Indy Parks, an important partner with Kids TRI for Kids.
“Teaching transitions is the key for a triathlon event,” said Osborne. “[When] instructing kids on how to get out of a pool and get on a bike, that is when they realize ‘I can do this!’” Brad Osborne says of his wife, Meg, “Not only is she able to capture an idea but can capture an idea and put wheels on it.” And in this
Bryan Boggs, Zionsville Swim Club and former IU swimmer who has crossed the English Channel (yes, by swimming the distance), is on the Board for Kids TRI for Kids. Osborne had coached Bryan’s kids in swimming, and when the idea was presented for the fundraiser back in 2008, Bryan and his
“Whether a kid participates in team or “We focus on giving back,” said Osborne. “We individual sports, every kind of personality want these kids to be totally conscious of the comes in, but the common denominator is giving of themselves, not just athletes.” that they all want to improve something in themselves,” said Osborne. Doug Robinson of Phoenix Fitness and Swim coach and former IU swimmer Meg Training LLC fully supported the effort. The When a kid came up to Osborne at a race Gates Osborne thought creating a kids first event in 2008 saw 80 kids take part in and asked, “I’m not going to win this race, triathlon event would be a great fundraiser on the triathlon fundraiser. Robinson, Osborne but what would I get if I do more than one?” many levels. First, the event promotes positive and all of the volunteers who orchestrated the Meg knew she had reached the very kid she event knew they had found something special had hoped to reach: a participant. That’s when for kids. they began offering prizes to multi-event participants. These are the kids that Kids TRI There is not a lot of equipment involved to is reaching out to – those that want to come participate. Kids ages 7-14 are eligible. Based out and have fun and keep on keeping on, on their age grouping, the kids swim 100-200 which is a good mentality since it is, well, a yards, bike 2-4 miles and run 1/2-1 mile. triathlon.
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wife, Sharon (also a former IU swimmer), were immediately supportive. Their son, Ian, was an early participant in a triathlon when he was 6 years old, held at IUPUI. An IU swimmer turned triathlete, Ian is the reigning champion of the USA Triathlon College Nationals. He was one of two athletes from Indiana.
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The first triathlons for children were run by Ed Merkling, assistant director of the Natatorium at IUPUI. Merkling coaches the Jaguar Aquatics swim team in addition to running camps and programs for kids at the Natatorium. When the idea for Kids TRI for Kids was evolving, Merkling was immediately brought into the conversation. With their first fundraising triathlon held at the Jordan YMCA in 2008, the popularity of the triathlon series immediately took off. This summer, the first two races had over 250 entries, a 20 percent increase over last year. “Not every kid is an elite athlete, but what I love is seeing the kid with streamers flowing off the handles of their bike,” says Merkling. These kids know how to keep it fun.
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The true success of these events and the vision of Kids TRI for Kids comes from its incredibly talented and dedicated Board and volunteers. All of these people share a common thread: they all believe in the participants’ abilities, whether the kids know this about themselves or not. All of these people inspire and already see the greatness in the participant. They see potential. There is nothing more important to them than the positive experience that a kid will take away from an event. It’s not about competition, it’s not about winning. These kids are all winners already and should feel that way when they cross the finish line.
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If you haven’t visited recently, the Humane Society of Johnson County (HSJC) is a happening place to be. In 2014, 305 cats and dogs were placed in new forever homes! atGreenwood.com / MAY 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 17
WISH LIST For the Dogs and Cats • Cages: 28” wide x 30” tall x 42” deep – or bigger • Bedding (Full Sized Bath Towels & Fleece Towels in Good Condition) • Assorted Dog and Cat Treats • Towels and Blankets • Clumping Cat Litter Adoptable Cats – Cat Food • Iams Dry Adult Cat Food • Iams Dry Kitten Food • Assorted Types and Flavors of Friskies Pate’ Canned Food (for their morning breakfast treats) • *We will accept other types of dog and cat food, both dry and canned, but those donations will be part of our Pet Food Pantry and to help feed animals in our community. • *Donations of food for our adoptable cats is probably best made with a cash or gift card donation, so that we can stagger purchases as needed to ensure it is always fresh. General Shelter Supplies • Gift Cards from Walmart, Target, Meijer, Menards, etc. • Paper Towels (We use LOTS of paper towels) • Trash Bags (13 and 30 gallon) • Dawn Dishwashing Liquid • Heavy Duty Spray Bottles • Duct Tape • Industrial Strength Washer and Dryer • Clorox Wipes • Bleach • Toilet Paper • Vinegar • Travel Crates Office Supplies • Gift Cards from Walmart, Target, Staples, Office Depot, etc. • Copy /Printer Paper • Ink Cartridges for HP Laserjet 312A (380A, 381A, 382A, 383A) • Tabbed Manila Folders • Blank Mailing Labels • Post—it Notes (3″ x 3″) • Postage Stamps
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Last year, this organization was on the brink of shut down. Since they are a not-for-profit and not supported at all by tax dollars, HSJC relies heavily on personal funding, mainly through donations and fundraisers. Luckily, before their doors were shut, they received an endowment that allowed them to keep their facility open to serve the Johnson County area. While the endowment was able to keep the doors of the HSJC open, they have ongoing needs that need community support in order to meet them. As of today, the majority of animals housed at the HSJC are feline, but one of the opportunities created by the endowment was the addition of facilities for some canine companions as well. Chuck Shoemake, treasurer of the board, could not have been more proud as he showed the space that will house the resident dogs. Space is limited though, and HSJC is still in great need of foster homes, especially for dogs. While acting as support in the foster program, foster parents are able to play an important role in determining the temperaments of all types, from loving and docile cuddlers to more spunky personalities that may require some special care. Foster homes need to be available to bring their animals to various weekend adoption events. The weekend availability for attending adoption events is of vital importance to candidates in order to show these dogs’ needs to the people who want to take them in and give them forever homes. If they never get a chance to go on owner dates, how are they ever going to find someone with whom they can settle down? While acting as a catalyst to find cats and dogs their forever homes, HSJC has several programs that allow them to fulfill their mission of enriching the quality of life for animals, their owners and the community.
One of the most popular programs is the low cost spay and neuter clinic available through a partnership with Pets Alive of Bloomington. This program takes place the first Wednesday of every month and is limited to the first 60 applicants (pre-registration is available on the HSJC website). Through this program, pets
are dropped off at the HSJC location (with proof of their rabies vaccine) on the day they are scheduled for surgery and picked up the following afternoon. In 2014, this partnership program allowed for the low cost spaying and neutering of 77 dogs and 199 cats.
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Another program that is gaining popularity is the Trap/Neuter/Release effort. In this effort, feral cat populations are trapped, brought in to be neutered and then released back into their environments. If feral populations are merely removed, then new feral populations just move in to replace them. By releasing the animals back into their environments after being neutered, a larger population is avoided. HSJC also provides a Pet Food Pantry. Its main function is to help feed animals that would otherwise be surrendered when their owners are in financial hardship. Open the first Monday of every month from 11 a.m.-
2 p.m., the food pantry distributed over 20,000 pounds of food in 2014. HSJC has two main events upon which they rely for continued funding. The first is a Critter Classic golf outing, currently scheduled for June 18, 2015, at Hillview Country Club in Franklin. For more information, please contact Kim Pauszek at kimpauszek@gmail.com. The second event doesn’t even require your presence, just a good bit of audience participation. The “Do Nothing Ball” runs for the month of December and calls for donations any day, any time, any place.
Outside of these two events, HSJC is in need of great support from the community in the areas of volunteers, foster homes, direct donations of items on the organizational wish list and friends to shop using “Amazon Smile” with HSJC as the recipient of donations. For more information, please visit hsjc.org.
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An initial short ride landed us at Oaken Barrel Brewing Company. This is Johnson County’s oldest brewery and one of the state’s first, opening July 1994. "We were creating craft beer before craft beer was cool," said owner Kwang Casey. Oaken Barrel is not just a brewery, however. Casey believes that food service is important and strives for a 50-50 mix of focus between food and beer. Casey believes this differentiates them from many craft beer businesses. You can also enjoy Oaken Barrel products at other local restaurants as well, and it can be found in a variety of retail outlets. Casey, a southsider at heart, is socially minded, closing his restaurant every Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve to feed approximately 200 families. Purchasing from local vendors wherever possible is also a priority.
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PLANETARY BREWING COMPANY
FROM OLDEST TO SMALLEST
The next stop on our tour was Old Town Greenwood. Here, we found Planetary Brewing Company. Planetary is the smallest on the tour – so small in fact that owner Andrew Groves describes it as a "nanobrewery." His company just celebrated two years in existence, having "blasted off " in March 2013. The small batch size — a two barrel system with approximately 60 gallon capacity — and high turnover through the taproom allows a lot of variety in what they produce. During their first 10 months in business, they produced over 20 different styles of beer. Groves feels this flexibility makes his brewery distinctive from others in the county. Besides their own taproom, Planetary provides brew for restaurants such as Shallo’s Antique Restaurant & Brewhaus, Hal’s Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille, McGilvery’s Taphouse and most recently, Revery, in Old Town Greenwood.
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Owner Jeremy Hough
Owner Andrew Castner
MASHCRAFT BREWING
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BEER
Next, we traveled to Mashcraft Brewing. Contrary to some other craft brewers in Johnson County, Mashcraft is all about the beer. A midsize brewer, open since June 2014, their focus is strictly on producing a variety of high quality craft beers and they leave the food up to you. While they have partnered with Zoey’s Pizzeria to provide a very limited menu, they allow patrons to bring in their own food to enjoy with their beer. The décor of the taproom is simple, mostly picnic table seating and a few seats rescued from the demolition of Indianapolis Bush Stadium. Mashcraft believes in making and selling a quality product and being a responsible member of the community. Therefore, you will see an emphasis on responsible consumption when you visit.
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Want to try making it "your way" but don’t have the equipment, don’t want the mess or don’t have the knowledge? The next stop may be for you. Brew-By-U provides all you need to make your own craft beer masterpiece. Owner Jeremy Hough got the idea after attending a Wine & Canvas party and wondered how he could do something entertaining around beer. The process typically requires two visits, during which you select your recipe, purchase and assemble your ingredients, "cook" your brew, and bottling your creation. During both visits, Brew-By-U experts are on hand to oversee your effort and make sure you are delighted with your result. Now you can have all the fun and none of the mess!
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Owner Nathan Huelsebusch (R)
Leah Huelsebusch (L)
TAXMAN BREWING COMPANY
THE TAXMAN COMETH
The final stop for the afternoon took us to Bargersville to visit Taxman Brewing Company. Nestled in small town Bargersville, this gastropub brings a taste of Europe to JoCo. After living in Belgium for several years, owners Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch returned to settle in the Center Grove area. They wanted to bring a bit of Belgium back with them where, Leah said, every village had a brewery. To them, Bargersville was a small town in need of its own brewpub. Voila! Taxman. One of the larger brewers in JoCo, Taxman typically focuses on Belgian-style ales. Nevertheless, the large line of taps usually includes a number of guest beers so you will likely find something to your taste. Food service is also important to the Huelsebusch’s, where Leah aims for an even balance between focus on food and beer. A large dining room and bar downstairs can accommodate many diners, and on busy weekend evenings the crowd spills over into a large upstairs room. Taxman goes out of its way to source its food offerings locally, utilizing items from many local farms.
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THE ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON ENDED WITH A MELLOW GROUP OF BEER FANS RETURNING HOME, COURTESY OF INDY BREW BUS, WHICH HAS RECENTLY EXPANDED ITS BREWERY TOUR BUSINESS TO INCLUDE THE JOHNSON COUNTY BREWERIES.
Mom of the Year GREENWOOD’S
SHANDRA SWAILS
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Congratulations to Shandra Swails, the first winner of the 2015 “Greenwood Mom of the Year� contest. The annual contest was open to residents of Greenwood with the nominations made in March and voting online through April 10. Shandra’s sister Robin Close nominated her for the honor.
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Twenty family members recently went on vacation together to Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they made some memories chillin’, grillin’, strummin’ the guitar and singing while kids played Kemps and Uno card games. They even made up a new drink to commemorate the vacation, Mahi-Mahis, a frozen nonalcoholic concoction. Recently they started a new family practice of kickball, tennis and picnic lunch in the park to keep the family connected. Shandra’s advice to herself for making these kinds of events successful is not to set your expectations too high. “Enjoy the moment and go with the flow," she says. "It keeps things more relaxed.� Shared laughter and good times are the basis for a desire to spend time together. Shandra and her husband, Steve, have four children: three boys and one girl. They are her greatest accomplishments, and she admires them for the people they have become. Jessey, 24, is married to Jordan; Hunter, 23, is a traveler; Chandler, 20, is a pianist; and Alexandra, 14, is the spoiled one as the youngest and only girl. Shandra admits that she relaxed a little in her parenting as each child came along. Her only regret is that she shouldn’t have been so tough on the kids about the little things, like potty training. “After all, you never see a kid going to school in diapers," she said. "They eventually get it. Potty training
Shandra, her husband Steve, Alexandra, Jessey, daughter-in-law Jordan, Hunter and Chandler.
was only a small space of time in our lives, and I took it too seriously at the time.”
SHE’S MOM AND MORE
She also runs a shuttle service. She shuttles kids back and forth from school, including When asked about a typical day, Shandra laughed and said, “Depends on the day. I have her brother’s children. “They kind of feel A LEGACY OF LOVE a growing catering business, so it depends on like my own,” she says. She is very close Staying close to family is something Shandra what events I am catering.” Two days a week, with her brother, David Roy, and his wife, learned while growing up. Shandra’s parents she caters lunch for Greenwood/Whiteland Kelly. Both are teachers and very involved both came from large families who stayed with kids and sports. Shandra was 9 years teachers because there are a limited number connected. Her dad was one of 12 siblings, of eating establishments close to school. She old when her baby brother David was who all lived close by, and her mother’s born. “I learned how to be a mother with brings them lunch when they order on her family was from Liberty, Kentucky, where website, mylunchpail.net. Her family refers to him. I was whatever he needed me to be. they visited regularly. Even now, Shandra, her as “Meals on Wheels” because she always I was his pony when he played cowboy Steve and Alexandra live 17 houses from and his cheerleader when he played shares leftovers and is usually in charge of Shandra’s parents. Her father, Mickey basketball.” food at family get-togethers. Roy, has been a pastor for 30 years. He currently pastors Mount Pleasant Christian Her dream is to grow her catering business, Shandra also volunteers at church as the Fellowship, and her mom, Brenda, is the although she was reluctant to start it when her worship leader. Music has always been a part church secretary. “My parents were the of her and her family’s lives. Most of them sister-in-law, Kelly Roy, suggested it. Shandra example of spiritual leadership for me,” says said she designed a website and hit the launch have learned to play musical instruments Shandra. “They have always taken people without formal training. Her volunteer button before she had time to think too hard in and cared for everyone. I guess I learned about it. But she loves it and is looking forward duties involve choosing the music for the that from them.” In addition to raising their to more events like meetings and weddings. services and leading the worship team own children, she and Steve have helped in practices as well as during the regular She is seeking a larger facility than the church teenagers who have needed a place to stay kitchen to rent during the day because requests services Sunday morning and evening and Wednesday evening. while figuring things out. for catering beyond lunch keep coming in. atGreenwood.com / MAY 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 27
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Besides a catering business, shuttle service and volunteering, Shandra still manages to fix dinner for her family about three times per week. The other nights, everyone fends for themselves. Steve does the laundry and is never slack about it. He’s also a deacon at the church and runs sound for the musicians. He stays busy during the day with his job in distribution at The Indianapolis Star where he and Shandra met years ago. His job took them to Idaho, then Wisconsin, and Shandra was elated when they moved back to Greenwood where she was born and raised.
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“My mom is my rock,” says Shandra. “She’s the best of the best.” Her mom helps her with everything in her busy life. Brenda and Mickey Roy, Shandra’s parents, were both 17 when they married and had three children by the time they were 21. Shandra’s role model has been her mom’s unfailing love through the years. Even though the family has faced tragic events, they have learned that forgiveness is the key to moving forward as they seek a peaceful existence. Shandra sees being “Mom of the Year” as hilarious. In her eyes, she’s done nothing to deserve the honor. She says she screams and shouts orders. In fact, the others refer to her as the “Family Boss.” Seems her sister Robin thought otherwise. There is no doubt Shandra is loved as much as she loves. Shandra says if she could give advice to other moms, she would say, “Enjoy the little moments more, take pictures in your mind of special times and develop a quote book of things the kids say and do as a memory keepsake. You don’t want to forget anything.” Frieda Dowler is co-owner of The Color Café with husband Bruce. She is a longtime Johnson County resident, freelance writer and author. Her third book, “Heaven Bound in a Hollywood World,” is due to be released this month. Friedadowlerbooks.com
TEA A Revolutionary Experience Writers / Frieda Dowler & Tia Nielsen . Photographer / Amanda DeBusk
Drinking establishments have been a center for socializing throughout history. Visiting them is a break from the duties of life. We equate drinking and conversation with relaxation. However, the kinds of drinks we imbibe vary widely. In addition, the kind of drinks the establishment serves determines the type of socializing that occurs.
HIGH TEA
Seeking a change from the ordinary, colleagues and I from the Greenwood Community Newsletter freelance staff, met at Sassafras Lunch and Tea Room on Madison Avenue for the English Tea experience. As we entered the historic home, we were transported back in time to a culture of finery. One look set the stage for a leisurely afternoon, with twinkle lights shining their welcome and sparkling china teacups atop vintage chargers plates graced each place setting. We nibbled on cucumber and chicken salad finger sandwiches served on a three-tiered tower along with scones, and other delicately sweet treats, as we exchanged thoughts about the miracles that occur throughout life. Of course, there was tea; exquisite vanilla almond served in antique cups. This charming home was filled with daylight and soft background music that didn’t compete with the conversation. Tia observed, “It’s like taking a vacation for a couple of hours but without airport parking, bags and a passport.”
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Cheryl Doni, owner of Sassafras, has lived an evolution of change. Following a degree in interior design, she worked from home as a window treatment designer then entered the restaurant business. Her food service resume includes Serenity in Zionsville and the Propylaeum in Indianapolis. She said, “People come here as strangers but leave as friends” and have even come into the kitchen for a goodbye hug. Doni specializes in events. She will arrange bridal showers, baby showers, anniversary parties, holiday parties and even weddings, for the cost of the food you want served. She doesn’t charge for the use of the restaurant. atGreenwood.com / MAY 2015 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 29
Special parties can also request the food to be served on antique china.
TEA CULTURE
Tea is the most popular beverage in the world and has been associated with everything from health to spiritual rituals. Drinking tea began in China, spread to Japan, eventually England and then America. Tea was a heavily imported commodity in America’s early days.
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However, after the Revolutionary War, when America gained independence from Great Britain, drinking tea became unpopular and was considered unpatriotic. To this day, coffee is more popular than tea in the U.S. Nevertheless, a recent surge in U.S. tea sales has given rise to teashops like Sweetea’s (pronounced Sweeties) in Nashville, Indiana. They carry 50 varieties of tea, and serve it hot, iced or with their popular bubble bursts of flavor.
Greenwood offers a variety of establishments that serve liquid refreshments. Sassafras stands apart as a way to connect with history and tea culture. It’s a way to step back from the frantic rush of life and enjoy a timeless experience cradling a warm soothing drink, nibbling quality, freshly made food in a restoring atmosphere. Visit Sassafrastearoom.com and Sweeteasteashop.com for more information.
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A BARBER SHOP, BASKETBALL GREAT JOHN BASS AND THREE WISE MEN
David Jones, Jim Higdon, John Bass Jr.; Dan O'Brien and Jeff Davis, the second generation owner of Tom's Barber Shop. Writer / Tia Nielsen . Photos / Jeff Davis and Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Tom’s Barber Shop in downtown Greenwood has been a local hangout since 1956. On the wall are framed photos, many of them of local basketball players. A solo shot shows a young man in a classic basketball stance. It’s John Bass, Indiana’s 1941 Mr. Basketball from Greenwood High School.
RECORD SETTER
Yes, Greenwood has a son who reached lofty basketball heights. Those regularly viewing that photo of honor assumed that Bass was in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. After all, the center was the Johnson County scoring champion three years straight. He fueled his team to three county championships and a shocking sectional win in 1940 over Franklin, a team that had a 22-year lock on that title. To prove that win wasn’t a fluke, Bass and his talented teammates won the 1941 sectional as well.
The problem was no one ever nominated Bass for the Hall of Fame. Greenwood High School burned down mere months after Bass graduated in 1941, and World War II broke out the same year. When Bass returned from his Army war stint, he went to work. His father had died tragically in a crash less than a week into Bass’s freshman basketball career. As the only child, he always worked to help take care of his mother. After the war, Bass came home. He worked. He married. By then, the community had moved on. However, Bass did love basketball, says his son, Johnny Bass Jr. His father played semi-pro basketball well into his 50s. The younger Bass also played semi-pro baseball for several years.
THE THREE WISE MEN
Different reasons prompted three men who had never met to begin working on the nomination of Bass for the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Jeff Davis and Johnny Bass Jr. examine a photo of the team.
David Jones wrote the nomination motivated by his father’s deep respect for John Bass and his under recognized accomplishments. During the process, he went to the barber shop to gather more information. Freelance sports journalist Dan O’Brien saw the photo at Tom’s Barber Shop every time he went in for a cut. Once he found out Bass needed to be nominated, he began researching old newspaper clippings on microfilm. Game by game, O’Brien reconstructed the stats Bass had accumulated. It was not unusual to discover Bass scored close to 25 to 50 percent of his team’s points in each game. He gave those stats to Jones for the nomination. Jim Higdon grew up playing with Johnny Bass, Jr. He saw the Bass, Sr. photo in Tom’s Barber Shop too, but it was an article by a local sportswriter about Bass that prompted Higdon to call the Hall of Fame. Finding that the nomination would close the next day, he was told he could speak for three minutes in favor of the nomination come fall. Higdon drove to New Castle to give his pitch.
Dan O'Brien, Jim Higdon, Johnny Bass Jr., David Jones and Jeff Davis with the plaque awarded when John Bass was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
One such personal story concerns the All-Star shirt: The boys who played with Johnny Jr. got to try it on when they visited the house. However, Bass says his dad was not outspoken about his Mr. Basketball status. However, people would often point to his dad and ask the person next to them, “Do you know who this guy is?” Bass Jr. adds, “I think his proudest moment was being Mr. Basketball.”
HALL OF FAME
Give honor to whom honor is due, says a proverb. For Mr. Basketball 1941, Greenwood High School’s own Bass, that time arrived in March 2015 when he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Bass never lived to see the induction. He died in 1989. His wife died in 2014. But their son lived to see the honor.
Johnny Bass Jr. holding the plaque awarded when his father was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Tia Nielsen has explored human interest, business, parenting, faithbuilding and sports stories for 20 publications. She started out at a bilingual newspaper, despite not knowing more than 50 words in Spanish. Her background includes community event productions and working for the Indiana Department of Education. You may reach her at Tia@tiaconnects.com.
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AVOIDING SECURITY DEPOSIT BLUES Writer / Jeffrey Heinzmann
Do you have a rental property in an Indiana college town that you lease to students for the year? Do you have children in college renting off-campus housing that they’ll soon be vacating after the school year to return home, head to a summer job, travel or join the “real world” workforce? If you are on either side of this equation, it’s important to remember to protect your interest regarding the security deposit that was probably paid as part of the lease.
due for early termination of the lease if the lease provided for the last payment of rent, and utility or sewer charges the tenant was responsible for but failed to pay.
If the landlord fails to return the deposit or fails to provide an itemized statement that includes item-by-item estimated costs along
Tenants, your lease likely has terms regarding termination, like when to give notice that you will be leaving and your obligations regarding cleaning and maintenance. What’s important for the security deposit return is that you provide the landlord with your forwarding address in writing. Once that is done, the landlord will have 45 days from the date you provided the address or the date you surrendered possession of the property and terminated the tenancy to return or account for the security deposit. Landlords, you took that security deposit to protect yourself. If you do not handle it properly, you could lose not only the right to claim damages against the deposit, but also attorney fees for an effort by your former tenant to recover the deposit. Once the tenancy has ended and the tenant has provided you with a forwarding address, you have 45 days to return the deposit or to send an itemized statement listing all damages claimed for which the deposit may be used. You must include the estimated cost of repair for each damaged item, along with a check or money order for any remaining amount of the deposit, if any. A landlord may only apply the security deposit to certain damages. Allowable damages include actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are not the result of normal wear and tear (the lease might proactively identify some of these damages, including painting, carpet cleaning, etc.), delinquent rent, rent TownePost.com / MAY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK
with any remainder of the deposit to the tenant within 45 days, then the tenant may bring an action (likely in small claims court) against the landlord for the entire deposit plus attorney’s fees. Jeffrey Heinzmann is an attorney with Heinzmann Law Office, heinzmannlaw.com.
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in-ground fiberglass swimming pool shells out of its 25,000 square foot, ultraefficient facility in Fortville, Indiana. With over 30 years of fiberglass manufacturing experience, Thursday Pools has been channeling their fiberglass expertise into the swimming pool industry. Their vision is simple—to set the standard for high quality fiberglass swimming pools. After a brief exploration of Thursday Pools, it is clear that they are living this simple vision and truly changing their industry.
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The overarching theme of Thursday Pools’ innovation is in a system they’ve developed that allows a fiberglass pool to be safely drained and still maintain a valid structural warranty. According to CFO and Co-Founder Bill Khamis, fiberglass pools are much easier to maintain, require less chemicals to maintain and are faster to install. Fiberglass pools manufactured by Thursday Pools are equipped with two patent-pending technologies, the Geo-Hydro Valve™ and the Geo-Anchor Pool Wall™.
Thursday Pools staff at their Fortville, Indiana headquarters.
Together, these technologies are known as the Fiberglass Pool Anchoring System™. This system addresses two common concerns with in-ground fiberglass pools: pool floating and bulging walls. The Fiberglass Pool Anchoring System™ innovated by Thursday Pools is revolutionizing fiberglass pool construction, according to Office Manager Anne Davis who gave me an amazing tour of their world-class facility.
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Another shining aspect of Thursday Pools’ processes is that all of their materials come from North America— quality and safety are far more important to Thursday Pools than costs and profitability. This commitment to quality and safety is a key element of their rapid success, success that is evident through their extensive North American presence and in their current facility expansion project. So what factors should you consider when planning your new backyard paradise? While a lot of things come into play throughout the process, Khamis believes the most important factor is purpose. “Are you going to use it for swimming or backyard parties? Your pool’s intended purpose is an important factor to consider,” he said. No matter where your passion for poolside leisure comes from, Thursday Pools is innovating a fiberglass solution. Jimmy Girot III is a freelance writer, Health Fitness Specialist and the Training Supervisor of Geist Fitness LLC, a micro-health club located at the Geist Marina.
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Writer / Alicia Wettrick
Nothing can be more stressful on the health of a marriage than transitioning to parenthood. For example, right now, I am listening to my kids fighting upstairs while my husband is fending for himself. He’s OK. I’m busy. Then I hear “Alicia, can you give me some help here!?” … sigh. Children bring endearment, fulfillment and a sense of purpose to a marriage, but they also can bring lots of conflict as well. In fact, sociology studies found 90 percent of couples reported decreased marital satisfaction when transitioning to parenthood. Furthermore, marital issues are ranked at its highest during the child’s first year. Don’t fret! This is temporary! Studies also showed marital satisfaction goes up as the child gets older. In fact, the rate of satisfaction returns to the previous (before baby) level.
There’s hope amidst the spit-up and diapers. Couples who have a solid relationship before going into parenthood have less conflict and cope better when issues rattle the marriage. Knowledge of these problems is the key; this is important because studies show a happy marriage leads to a happy baby. The following is a list of common conflicts and research-supported solutions.
WHAT ISSUES RATTLE A MARRIAGE?
Studies identified four top issues of conflict: 1. Sleep deprivation 2. Imbalance workload – Women do 75 percent of childcare/housework. (Ramp it up, guys!) 3. Social isolation 4. Depression – Occurs in 10 to 20 percent of mothers and one-tenth to onequarter of fathers.
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Reachers identified three top strategic ingredients for couples to implement: 1. Awareness – Couples need to be aware of the common issues. 2. Exercise empathy – Research shows a little empathy goes a long way. 3. Devise a Game Plan – For example, to help avoid feeling socially isolated, have a social outing or date night once a week. From “Brain Rules for Baby” by John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist. This book is a must read!
LOCAL MARRIAGE AUTHOR AND BLOGGER GIVES ADVICE
Lori D. Lowe, Indianapolis resident, is a marriage researcher, writer, blogger and author of “First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope and Inspiration for Your Marriage.” She is committed to providing marriage advice supported by research. I contacted Lori for marital advice for new parents, and here is how she eloquently responded.
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“To help prepare for the transition from married couple to parents, first be ready for a wide range of emotions. My husband and I were surprised at the blissful feelings we felt upon becoming new parents. Everyone warned us of the work and exhaustion, but there are often feelings of overwhelming joy. On the
other hand, friends have shared experiences with postpartum depression, so be aware that changing hormones can bring mood changes. “Prepare your marriage for this transition by discussing the lifestyle you want to live with your children. In what faith will you raise
them? What church will your family attend? Are sports and the arts important for them to participate in, or will you try to keep a less hectic schedule where kids can explore and learn on their own? Will one parent stay home, and if so, how will your finances be affected? Discuss these topics while you have the time and energy. Make a financial plan, so that money stresses do not overwhelm you.
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“Don’t think you can split the workload for home and childcare 50/50. While it’s great to say both partners will contribute equally, the truth is that when one partner is exhausted, the other one may have to give 100 percent. If you have family and friends who are willing to help on occasion, use that time to reconnect as a couple. “Prioritize your marriage. A strong marriage is one of the best gifts you can give your children.
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“It’s an amazing blessing to transition from a marriage to a family with children. Remember you are part of a team. Work together to encourage one another. Give each other the benefit of the doubt. Instead of complaining to others about your spouse, focus on what they are doing right. Research shows that focusing on gratitude and expressing it to your spouse will enrich your marriage.” For more research-based marriage tips, visit Lori D. Lowe’s blog at marriagegems.com. So while caring for your new bundle of joy, don’t forget about your biggest baby … your husband (I’m kidding). Remember, “Happy Marriage Leads to Happy Baby.” Happy Mother’s Day! Alicia Wettrick is a Family Nurse Practitioner working in OB/GYN for Community Hospital Network. She 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.
MAY LOCAL EVENTS 15 / SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY
The event is free, open to the public and will feature helpful information from local businesses as well as free health screenings and door prizes. A free lunch, donated by Lincoln Square Pancake House, will be served while supplies last. “It’s a great event! We enjoy partnering with so many local businesses to serve the older adults in our community and provide them with the information and services they need all under one roof,” said Associate Wellness Director Bobbi Finley. 9 a.m.-Noon Baxter YMCA 7900 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis 317-865-6464 bfinley@indymca.org indymca.org/baxter
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Enjoy music by the Southside Ramblers and food and drink from Johnson’s BBQ and other food trucks, Taxman Brewing and Mallow Run. Sponsored by Johnson’s BBQ, Town of Bargersville, Center Grove Community Newsletter, Greg Hicks State Farm and Inabnitt Agency. 6-10 p.m. Free
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Join the ride to support the family of Jaxton Scott Burton. Little Jaxton was with them for only a month, but now the family is facing high medical bills. Enjoy the ride and help the family. A 1997 Titan Sidewinder-Softail will be raffled. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. $20 per rider, $5 for passengers Desperation Depot U.S. 31, Amity, IN 317-626-6392
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This event features Debby Knox, Channel 4 News Anchor as our emcee. The breakfast will be a kick-off for a women’s giving circle. Our goal is to have 75 women attend and make a gift of $75. The funds raised will be used to support our Capital Campaign which launched in October 2014. 8 a.m. Dye’s Walk Country Club 2080 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood 317-691-4923 girlsincjc.org
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Join Red Alert 1741, an award-winning robotics team from Center Grove High School, in getting a hands-on look at robots! Learn about this incredible team, view a competition and even try your hand at driving a robot in this informal program for families. The team will be on hand from 2-4 p.m. for demonstrations and to answer questions. 2 p.m. Free Greenwood Public Library 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood 317-885-5036 VMoore@greenwoodlibrary.us greenwoodlibrary.us
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The Indiana Department of Transportation has opened a project office to better serve the public during the development of Interstate 69 from Martinsville to Indianapolis, known formally as Section 6. The I-69 Section 6 project office is located centrally within the project area near Waverly and the Johnson/Morgan county line. It is just northwest of State Road 37 at 7847 Waverly Road, Martinsville, IN 46151. The office will be open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed on state holidays.
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The project office will accept walk-ins and appointments made through 317-881-6408 or section6pm@indot.in.gov. Maps and other information will be on display and members of INDOT’s I-69 Section 5 project team will be available to answer questions or explain the environmental-impact study process. They also have meeting rooms that citizens can use to discuss the project. Information about Interstate 69 is always available on the Web at in.gov/indot/projects/i69. The public may continue to contact INDOT’s project team by phone, email or the Web comment form at in.gov/indot/projects/i69/2463.htm.
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FREEDOM & WORRY WITH A LITTLE GRAY Writer / Kate Rhoten
February was another milestone in our home. One of our sons is now a driver and with that comes new opportunities. Not surprising, I worried a little, OK a lot. It just seems like a handful of years ago that he was heading off to kindergarten. Now he is driving on his own. Driving is a rite of passage, a feather in your cap. Now my son can drive without an adult in the vehicle. I recall watching him head out with the driving test administrator at the BMV. Nervousness came over me. I was worried that he would get nervous and make a mistake while out on the drive. As a parent, you do all you can to prep your child from practicing out on the road to reminders before going out with the BMV examiner. Time moved slowly while he was out. What was only about 15 minutes seemed more like 30. Sooner than I expected, my oldest reappears in the BMV. The corner of his mouth turned, and across his face, a smile spread. He passed. He was getting his driver’s license.
assist with his brother’s transportation needs. This change in our household opens up a new set of opportunities as we head into the summer break. The hope is that he will have a job at a nearby business or will create his own opportunity to make money through mowing lawns. That remains to be seen. His brother will be able to participate in other activities this summer rather than be stuck at home. It is an interesting time having a teen driver. There are more drivers as well as more distractions than when I received my license. But it has become easier over the last couple of months as my son gets more experience under his belt. It’s not to say that I don’t worry, but I do enjoy the new freedom for both of us. I am sure my son enjoys the freedom to drive to school and other activities. However, as a mother, I will always worry even just a little bit. I have the gray hairs to prove it. Kate’s nearing mid-life in the middle of America raising her boys with her hubby building their dream one day at a time while feeling like she’s always in the middle of something.
After he received his license, when he would leave the house to head out somewhere, I would watch him leave. Not just because I worry as a parent, but the fact that my son is driving reminds me that in a few short years, he will be heading out on his own. Nevertheless, with this little bit of worry comes freedom. It’s not just freedom for him, but also for us. We don’t have to take him back and forth to his practices or church commitments. No longer do I have to be the only chauffeur. Our teen can help run errands to pick up a few things from the grocery. Even better, he can
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