Lawrence Newsletter December 2014

DECEMBER 2014

Reach Out & Touch

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The holidays are special for many reasons, perhaps most importantly as a time for personal reflection, and for sharing our blessings with those who are less fortunate. This month, our cover story Reach Out and Touch extends a challenge to Lawrence residents to step up and do more to help our fellow man. We also review local charities (Good People, Good Causes) featured during 2014 that deserve your support.

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10 Lighting the Way to Sobriety 12 Nominate a Mentor for the

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INDY HONOR FLIGHT Writer / Kathi Moore Photographer / Dancing Rooster Studios

68 veterans, mostly from WWII, traveled to Washington, DC on November 8, to see the WWII Memorial as well as other sites.

Lawrence Community Newsletter Co-Publisher Neal Moore had the honor of accompanying his father, Gene Moore as his official “guardian”.

The experience was courtesy of Indy Honor Flight, a non-profit organization that is part of the National Honor Flight Network. It was created solely to honor Indiana’s veterans for all their sacrifices.

The heroes are transported to Washington, D.C. for a day to visit and reflect at their memorials which honor their sacrifices. Senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those veterans who may be terminally ill are given top priority.

Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation — and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now, with over 600 World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out, says the Honor Flight website.

If you are interested in donating or being a part of the Honor Flight experience or want to learn more visit indyhonorflight.org.

The old photos they provided the veterans were remarkable.

More than 2000 people attended the “welcome home” event.

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Senator Joe Donnelly spoke with veterans and the crowd.

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You might say that the Lawrence Fire Department’s Needy Family program is on a roll. “We help around 500 families a year, and not just at Christmas time,” explains the program’s chairman, Dino Batalis.

For many years it has helped Lawrence families who are struggling financially, and Batalis believes that success means that the program is poised for growth. “Yes, I think we can take this to a new level. I have confidence in our citizens,” he says. It is, of course, the kind of charitable act one could hope won’t be needed in the future. That, however, seems wholly unlikely. In the meantime, there’s Batalis and company.

Spend some time with Batalis and you’ll quickly understand his passion for helping others. “I think it all has to do with the way I was raised: help when you can,” says Batalis, a longtime member of the Lawrence Fire Department and a battalion chief. He conceived of the Need Family program more than two decades ago to help Lawrence residents whose circumstances have them needing clothing or groceries or a few bucks for a tank of gas (Batalis usually meets them at the gas station and pays for the vehicle’s fill-up using donated funds.)

Typical examples of Needy Family’s touch are a family whose been burned out of their home, or an individual crippled by longterm unemployment. With donated clothes on their backs and food on the table, the gas money pays for transportation to job

interviews or necessary errands to get back on their feet.

During the Christmas season, Needy Family plays Santa’s helper by giving toys to local kids who might not otherwise have a gift under the tree. “My parents were always helping someone in need,” explains Batalis. In its early days the program was limited to operating a few weeks at the end of each year. In 2006, Needy Family became a year-round function paid for with private donations. In addition to Lawrence residents who contribute cash, toys and gently used household goods, many local churches and businesses also are involved. Some companies match, dollar-fordollar, money donated by their employees.

At Christmas, there’s always a need for toys and Batalis welcomes them with a couple of

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Community volunteers join Lawrence firefighters to prepare and pack food and toys for distribution to need families.

conditions. “They need to be new purchases, age-appropriate, and we don’t want them to be wrapped,” he explains.

Batalis wants people to understand that they are always welcome to come and assist with the preparation of the food boxes. “Sure, come on out to help. We can get the job done faster,” urges Batalis. Friday, December 19th a small army of volunteers will join Batalis and other firefighters at Station 38 (4450 McCoy St., 6:00pm) to fill several hundred boxes with food staples for delivery to hungry households in Lawrence. Fittingly, a version of the old “firemen’s brigade” is employed as different teams add pasta or canned goods or sugar and flour, while others pack in hot dogs, bread, fresh fruit, and so on. Then, the boxes are passed hand-to-hand for loading into a

Boxes of food product ready for distribution to needy Lawrence families.

refrigerated trailer for storage until deliveries are made the following day (December 20, 8:00am). “Over the years, I’ve tried to make sure that everyone has a part to play,” says Batalis, who is especially gratified by the help he gets from people previously assisted by the program. “They understand. they’ve been on the other side of the situation, and they want to give something back.”

Batalis is convinced the time has come to take the Needy Family program to a higher level—where more people can be helped year round. He’s asking the community to answer the call by flooding the fire station with packing helpers on December 19th, and with additional monetary donations during the three weeks leading up to Christmas.

Donations of money and toys are accepted

at the Lawrence Government Center. Tax deductible receipts are available upon request.

And, Batalis emphasizes that the program is a zero-sum game. “I’m especially proud that not one penny of donations goes into administrative fees,” says Batalis, who is quick to acknowledge that the program’s success is owed to the blessing of city hall. “I’ve worked for four mayors and all have been totally supportive.”

Ultimately, the value of Needy Family lies in the difference made in people’s lives. Lawrence is the better for it thanks to Dino Batalis and the scores of citizens and businesses who acknowledge those around them who have monetary needs, and take the time and effort to ensure that a child has at least one gift under the Christmas tree.

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LIGHTING THE WAY TO SOBRIETY When Amy Temple walked through the doors of The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center in April 2013, it was not her first attempt to conquer addiction. This time, though, would be different.

addiction, but each time she would fall off the wagon. “It’s true what they say about life getting worse and worse each time an addict goes back out,” she said. “Mine certainly did. My using ran rampant and completely ruled my life.”

Amy’s story looked much like any other Hoosier’s until about 14 years ago. That’s when she underwent bariatric surgery and developed medical complications during her recovery. Prescription narcotics helped with the pain, but it wasn’t long before Amy became addicted.

After an intervention by family, Amy found herself on the doorstep of the Harbor Light Center for the third time. Though embarrassed and filled with shame, Amy was welcomed with open arms. She saw this as her last chance to reclaim her life.

The facility addresses the medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of its clients. From detox to 12-step classes and “I was never one of those addicts who was in denial about having a problem,” Amy explains. “That was apparent to me fairly early. What counseling to chaplaincy, the program works with each individual I was in denial about was that I could control my using or get clean to create a unique path to a successful recovery. without working any kind of a program or without God in my life.”

“In the months before I came here, I was hopeless and suicidal,” Amy says, revisiting that heartbreaking time. “My family had had Amy began to seek help after more than eight years of active

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enough enabling me. They had to love me enough to stop helping me kill myself. My willingness to do something different and their tough love helped to make the difference.”

For the first time, Amy was able to fully embrace the changes that had to be made in order to overcome her addiction. “We have so many clichés in recovery, but one of the things that’s said a lot is ‘you only have to change one thing, and that’s everything’ and that really has been true for me. I feel like everything has changed. I went from having no hope and praying to God to die every single day, to having so much hope for the future, so much hope for what God has in store for me.”

“WE HAVE SO MANY CLICHÉS IN RECOVERY, BUT ONE OF THE THINGS THAT’S SAID A LOT IS ‘YOU ONLY HAVE TO CHANGE ONE THING, AND THAT’S EVERYTHING’ AND THAT REALLY HAS BEEN TRUE FOR ME.”

Now well into her second year of recovery, Amy is still at the Harbor Light Center, but now in a supportive role. She is a Ladies Resident Assistant for the Transitional Housing Program at the facility and teaches several classes for clients going through the 12step program. As a role model for residents, she is able to encourage them in their own difficult journeys.

Amy is thankful for the supportive staff at The Salvation Army who saw her through her darkest days. “I finally have some peace and serenity in my life,” she remarks, before adding, “but God both deserves and gets all the praise and all the glory for my transformation.”

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NOMINATE A MENTOR FOR THE INSPIRE AWARDS College Mentors for Kids wants to know who you consider a mentor. They are currently taking nominations for business professionals that have demonstrated mentoring skills in the workplace or their community.

Each category has a committee and a chairman from that industry that will review the nominations. The winners will be announced at the Inspire Awards, a luncheon that benefits College Mentors for Kids. Each category will have five winners and a Mentor of the Year will be recognized. The awards luncheon will also feature a Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are also being accepted for youth mentoring to celebrate people helping their community’s youth.

“I don’t think any of us can say that we’ve gotten to where we are in our careers, or our lives for that matter, without a mentor who has invested in us by providing wisdom, advice, and encouragement,” said Interim Chief Executive Officer Amanda Koushyar. “The Inspire Awards are an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate the mentors who make such a difference in the world while also raising awareness and funds of our mentoring program that’s committed to changing the stories of kids and college students through the power of mentoring.”

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CATEGORIES FOR NOMINATIONS: ☐ ACCOUNTING, LEGAL AND FINANCE ☐ BUSINESS, RETAIL AND SERVICES ☐ EDUCATION AND NON-PROFIT ☐ HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES ☐ MARKETING, MEDIA AND ATHLETICS ☐ TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING Richard Lugar was the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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IT’S TIME TO END THE WAR ON FAT Writer / Dr. Christy Watson

How many times have you read or been told that fat is enemy No. 1 and should be avoided? Diets are simply based on calories in versus calories out and all calories were created equal. This was the message given to the public in the early ’80s. The dietary food pyramid was based on grains and carbohydrates, with little fat or protein. It was a diet that was supposed to make us healthier, to lower our risk of heart disease.

Twenty years later the results are in, and the low-fat experiment was a failure of epic proportion. Americans are sicker and more overweight than at any time in history.

Obesity is not just an epidemic;v it’s a pandemic.

There are only three macronutrients – fat, carbohydrates and protein. Our dietary intake of them must equal a total of 100 percent. If we lower one, by definition we have to increase at least one of the others

to keep the total the same. Without fat, something had to be added.

The scientific concept seemed to make some sense – if we limited saturated fats in our diet, then it would reduce “fat” in our bodies in the form of cholesterol. The idea was that we would replace saturated fats with healthy fruits and vegetables. But that wasn’t the case. Refined, processed carbohydrates and added sugars replaced fats that should have been a part of a balanced diet. These carbs were found in wheat bread, low-fat crackers and pasta. These sugars caused our blood chemistry to change, which caused us to store energy and gain weight. This also increased our hunger, which made it even more difficult to lose weight. It created a vicious cycle and has had devastating consequences to our health.

How did this happen? Can fat free bread and corn be sugars? Yes, they can. To our bodies, a low fat bagel is no different than a TOWNEPOST NETWORK / DECEMBER 2014 / TownePost.com

bag of skittles. A calorie is NOT a calorie.

Since 1970, egg consumption is down 21 percent and refined white sugar is down 35 percent. Yet high-fructose corn syrup is up 8,853 percent, and corn products, 198 percent. These are the processed food products that the food industry used to replace fat. In that same period, there was a 42 percent increase in calories from flour and cereals.

As a result, consumers unknowingly increased caloric intake from 2,109 calories per day in 1970 to 2,586 calories in 2010.

From just calories (not even the kind of calorie) alone, if those were extra calories not burned off, this would contribute to ONE pound of weight gain EVERY WEEK! And unfortunately for us, the caloric pie (unlike the macronutrients of fat, protein and carbohydrate) is not one that must remain 100 percent. If we consume more than we need, we store that energy as fat,

which goes right to our waistline. Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and high triglycerides are the result, and it happens with little to no involvement of “evil” dietary fat!

So what is really going on inside our bodies in regard to proteins, carbohydrates and fats?

Think of your body’s metabolism as a fire.

It has to be stoked to keep the fire going.

If it doesn’t, then it starts to die down. We can stoke the fire in different ways. When we give our body sugar, we get a quick burst of energy, and our body uses some of this for basic functioning of our organs. The rest – usually quite a bit – gets stored. This is quick fuel for our cells. When this quick energy is used up and put in storage, our body thinks it is starving because there is no usable energy around. It tells our brain that it needs more energy, that we are hungry; even though we just ate and there was plenty of energy there. Therefore, we are constantly hungry and storing away more energy. And we never burn the extra because we never force our body to use an alternative fuel source.

When sugars are withheld from the diet, and we stop living on quick sugar metabolism, our body quickly figures out that it needs a fuel source. It turns to the most abundant supply of energy all of us have – our fat cells! This is called nutritional ketosis. And remember, in keeping with the 100 percent total for macronutrients, if one goes down, at least one other must go up.

This is where protein comes in. In simple terms, proteins have the same caloric energy as carbohydrates. But they have a drastically different effect on our metabolism.

First, we actually burn some calories just digesting protein. Second, proteins provide building blocks for our cells, especially muscle. Third, and in my opinion most important, protein is the best appetite suppressant we have. Protein fills our stomach, and sends a true signal of satiety or “fullness.” Now this isn’t saying that you can eat more protein than you can burn, because it all gets stored if it is in excess, but it does not stimulate the quick sugar metabolism like carbohydrates.

Where does dietary fat fit in? There has always been evidence that fat was not the

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problem. The Mediterranean diet includes healthy fats like olive oil, and has been proven to have many heart-healthy and waist-healthy benefits. It is a diet espoused by reputable medical groups such as the Mayo Clinic. It has been referenced in study after study as a healthy diet. Meta-analyses of even saturated fat in the diet have failed to unequivocally prove that it alone causes higher levels of heart disease and death. On the contrary, there is mounting evidence that added sugar in the diet has a direct and linear relationship to higher levels of cardiovascular disease and death.

So how can a consumer keep it all straight?

How can we guide our own diets and those of our families? First, read every label. The label on the back of the package, not the one on the front from the marketing department of the food company. And know what you are putting in your body. Just for fun, journal everything you eat in a week to get an idea of your actual caloric (energy) intake, and look at where those calories come from.

Are they sugars, flour, and processed foods?

Finally, do a little research yourself. Don’t rely on the government, the food industry or even the diet industry to safeguard your

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TIPS TO PREVENT HOLIDAY LOVE HANDLES DID YOU KNOW THE AVERAGE AMERICAN GAINS 10-15 POUNDS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON? CONSIDER THESE TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER HOLIDAY SEASON.

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Remember, waste it or waist it! ☐ Continue tracking calories and exercise more than normal. ☐ Don’t skip meals before the big holiday meal. You are more likely to overeat then. Do eat small, high protein, lower calorie meals during that day. ☐ Don’t deprive yourself. If we tell our brain we can’t have something at all, we obsess over it and end up overindulging more. Instead, allow yourself a small portion of that food, so you can stop thinking about it. But be aware of overall calories. ☐ Control your stress. We all tend to overfill our lives with commitments during the holidays. Don’t be afraid to say no. The less stress you have, the and the more likely you are to continue in your normal routine and organization.

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LINCOLN SQUARE PANCAKE HOUSE OPENS 9th LOCATION Lincoln Square Pancake House is a staple in central Indiana. Stop by on a Saturday or Sunday morning and the full tables speak for themselves.

The locally owned breakfast and lunch joint has opened its newest location in Fortville where there was once the Fortville Grill.

But the building is not the only thing that transferred from the original restaurant.

James Dowless, former owner of Fortville Grill, is now the most recent chef to be hired onto the Lincoln Square team.

The 11-year-old business has seen lots of growth, as Fortville will be their ninth location. And the business hopes to still grow, but Dowless has his own ideas for what the secret to success is.

“The secret is the people that work here and the food is pretty amazing,” said Dowless.

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“He’s a very talented chef, but he’s even a better person,” said Katris. “He takes great pride in taking care of people. He’s a great ambassador for Lincoln Square.”

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José Alejos (middle) with his US Naval Academy son, Marco (left) and West Point son, Andrés (right).

Lawrence North cadets reunite at the 2013 All Academies Ball with their dates (left to right) Ben Vittori, Collin Crane, Anna Vittori, Marco Alejos and Gigi Cabello.

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uring the holidays, college students return home during their mid-year breaks to reunite with families and friends.

It’s also a time when Naval Academy Midshipmen return from Annapolis and convene for the annual Indiana All Academies Ball with fellow military families from Indiana.

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This year’s chairperson of the event, Jose Alejos, has strong ties to the military and happens to live in one of the officer’s homes at historic Fort Benjamin Harrison. Alejos enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1979 and served 10 years. Following their father’s footsteps, his sons Marco and Andres graduated from Lawrence North High School and then were accepted into the Naval Academy and West Point respectively.

“It’s very difficult to get accepted at the academies,” said Alejos.

“Over 60,000 high school graduates apply to the academies every year with only about 3,500 getting accepted.”

Not only do applicants have to have good grades and show leadership capabilities, they also must submit letters of recommendation from U.S. Senators and Congress just to be considered for the program.

Central Indiana touts a high number of active U.S. Naval Academy and Merchant Marine “Midshipmen” as well as “Cadets,” and from the other three academies including Air Force Academy, United States Military at West Point and the Coast Guard Academy. There are 280 Hoosier Cadets and Midshipmen including those attending the associated prep schools, which will be returning home during the holidays. And while Alejos and his family love to spend time with his enlisted sons, he openly admits “they are our sons, but they belong to the USA.”

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Last year during the Navy’s sequestration, Navy Midshipmen were not allowed to fly on military planes to their away football games, including the Sept. 7 game against Indiana University. Parents of the midshipmen started reaching out to military families raising money on short notice to prepare for a tailgate event. Indianapolis Colts

owner Jim Irsay was one of the first donors to help fund the tailgate event, which attracted over 1,200 people.

“It was the largest tailgate ever hosted at IU,” said Alejos.

Dignitaries from the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense were so moved by the outpouring of support, they attended the tailgate and signed a football to give to Irsay as a token of their appreciation. The Colts owner has also sponsored the annual Indiana All Academies Ball among other military causes and functions.

INDIANA ALL ACADEMIES BALL

Military families and applicants to the academies are invited to the annual ball on Dec. 26 at The Crane Bay Event Center, located at 551 W. Merrill St. in Indianapolis.

Justice Steven David will be the keynote speaker highlighting an evening featuring a plated dinner and dancing. For other local businesses or families that would like to support these up and coming leaders in our nation’s military, sponsorships are also available to help offset the costs. For more information, go to indiana.usnaparents.com.

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TAKING STOCK: A BI-PARTISAN COMMON COUNCIL REVIEW Writer & Photographer / Neal G. Moore

The end of each year is a good time to take stock in how businesses performed during the previous twelve months. It’s also the right time to review the work of those responsible for the people’s business. Lawrence Community Newsletter sat down recently with two leaders of the Lawrence Common Council—one Republic, one Democrat—to discuss what went right for the Council, and what needs further attention.

Tom Shevlot, an at-large GOP councilor and chairman of the Administration, Budget & Finance Committee, and Carl Barnett, Democratic representative for Council District 1—the city’s largest—are in agreement that passage of a new city budget was the body’s most significant accomplishment of 2014.

“After a lot of work we passed a budget nine to zero [votes]. That’s four Democrats and five Republicans,” Shevlot said. Barnett added, “From the history of Lawrence, that I know, I believe this is the first time the council has actually pulled together on decisions, bipartisan-wise.” A bit hyperbolic, perhaps, but it is worth noting that the budget passed unanimously.

Highlights included restoration of a three percent pay cut invoked two years ago to close a budget gap, and financial decisions involving public safety. “We were able to find money to hire four new police officers,” said Shevlot. ”Since I’ve been on the council, that hasn’t happened in the last three years.” Monies were also appropriated to purchase a fire department ladder and make repairs to several ambulances.

Barnett believes that communication among councilors on both sides of the aisle has improved, leading to a more productive environment. “I think this year is the first time [the budget process] has gone as smoothly as it has, because of the bipartisanship,” offered Barnett. “I’ve always wanted to have a situation where all the councilors knew exactly what they were doing. I didn’t want what I call the ‘blue light special’, where you come in there and all of sudden somebody says well this is okay, just vote on it,” he added. “I always thought my job was to change minds, and I see that happening now. We’re starting to take the politics out.”

There also was considerable talk about the problems that still hound Lawrence: not surprisingly, money and politics. “I have, per capita, probably the lowest income district, even though it’s the largest populated district,” explained Barnett, whose district sits south of 56th Street and is roughly sixty-three percent African-American and Latino. “Some of the projects that come [to Lawrence] are not geared toward that district.” Barnett also is skeptical about both the quality and value of economic development achievements by the city. “I don’t agree with the types of businesses we’re getting here. We’re getting pizza parlors, tattoo parlors, hookah bars—that’s not business.”

What Barnett doesn’t cite are significant retail and housing projects currently under construction, albeit north of 56th Street. A multi-use office, retail and restaurant project is rising in the Fort Village. Soon to follow

will be scores of single-family homes. To be fair, the city can rightly point to these as evidences of economic development that bring jobs and prestige to Lawrence. “More people are going to come. I think the answer is we’re past the promises now,” said Tim Joyce, city economic development director, in an earlier interview.

Both councillors also took aim at what they called a failure by the city administration to enforce zoning ordinances in an equitable, consistent way. Barnett—who is vice chairman of the Zoning Committee—complained that violation of city safety, cleanliness, and building codes by disinterested property owners and off-site landlords are routinely ignored, particularly in his council district.

“The city’s not doing what it’s supposed to do.

We have a lot of code violations that are not being enforced.” Both councilors believe such oversights are, at least sometimes, politically motivated. “To me it’s a conscience choice not to,” said Shevlot. “Is it a question of manpower? Or, are there directives to work otherwise or work elsewhere? I don’t know the answer to that.”

Both councilors agree that Lawrence Police Department does a good job, though Barnett would like more interaction between officers and the community. “It’s not performance.

It’s more the image. You want people that the community can relate to with the police department.”

Next month, we’ll hear from the city administration as it looks back at 2014, and what’s in store for the coming year.

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LAWRENCE AREA SCHOOLS EARN TOP EDUCATION GRADES Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (MSDLT) has earned an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education for 2013-14. The ratings are based on improvement of ISTEP scores, graduation rates, career readiness and other academic standards.

This doesn’t give MSDLT schools more money, but it does allow for parents to compare schools. Private schools are not part of the state grading system.

Overall, Indiana saw an increase in performance. “I want to thank Indiana’s educators, administrators, parents, and most importantly, students for their countless hours of work over the last academic year,” Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz said in a statement. “This data shows significantly increased performance for our schools, particularly in schools that have been lower performing in prior years. I want the thank the Indiana Department of Education’s Outreach Division for their efforts in working with our Focus and Priority Schools.”

Lawrence Township Superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith said he is proud of the township schools. “It is an honor to recognize and celebrate the hard work of the dedicated teaching staff in our district,” he said. “This letter grade is an accurate reflection of the quality of instruction and academic opportunities that exist in Lawrence Township.”

Scientists to represent Indiana based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, executive director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Symone Dulaney are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.”

During the three-day Congress, Symone joined students from across the country to hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talking about leading medical research. The group also was given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school, and learned about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

A Lawrence Central High School senior also made news on the education front. Symone Dulaney was selected to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC last month. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

A Lawrence pre-school has been cited for excellence in pre-K education. The Goddard School has been named as one of the state’s best early education centers. The school was awarded the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation. Only eight percent of early childhood education centers and preschools will receive this accreditation. “We’re proud to earn the mark of quality from NAEYC and be recognized for our commitment to reach the highest professional standards,” said Rosita Hittle, onsite owner of the Lawrence school. “NAEYC Accreditation demonstrates to our community that children in our program receive the best possible care and early learning Symone was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the Medical experiences. Our management and faculty have earned this Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical achievement by performing their very best every day.”

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The school had to go through an intensive evaluation process and have an on-site check by the NAEYC staff. The Goddard school will also be subject to unannounced visits from the staff for the next five years. “The new NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for preschools, childcare centers and other early childhood programs,” said Mark Ginsberg, executive director of NAEYC. “The Lawrence school’s NAEYC Accreditation is a sign they are a leader in a national effort to invest in high quality early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start.”

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GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD CAUSES; PLEASE GIVE LOCALLY

Writer / Kathi Moore

This month completes the first year of publication of Lawrence Community Newsletter. As publishers, we pledged to highlight a Lawrence area non-profit each month. We as publishers pledged to highlight a different Lawrence-area non-profit each month, and also to donate dollars to help their causes. One by one, they serve our society in their own unique way, donating dollars and hours without much hoopla. They feed, help, and educate members of our community on a daily basis, often putting the needs of others before their own.

At this time of year you likely receive requests from numerous charities asking to donate so you can then write it off on your 2014 tax return. We ask that this year you keep those donations local to support your own Lawrence community. No donation is too small as all works toward the good.

Take a look again at these very worthy organizations and decide for yourself which ones mean the most to your own personal life and then write a check…or call them to volunteer your time…and thank them for taking care of your neighbors!

In alphabetical order:

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

relayforlife.org/ LawrenceTownshipIN (317)344-7800 This June event is part of a series of such events in communities nationwide. The 24-hour Lawrence relay event was the first in Indianapolis, more than ten years ago. It takes place at LCHS and raises more than $30,000 for cancer research.

THE BRIDGE FUND

bridgefundindiana.org (317)626-0015 Loosely attached to the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Twp. Foundation, this group opens small accounts at LCHS, LNHS and McKenzie Center to fund the needs of worthy students who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate in various school activities.

They give a boost to otherwise good and deserving teens.

CROSSROADS OF AMERICA BOY SCOUT COUNCIL

crossroadsBSA.org (317)813-7125 In central Indiana the Boy Scouts served 33,697 youth last year. Their mission is to provide character development, citizenship training and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness to help create the next generation of leaders. They are another arm to help parents raise their children into outstanding adults.

THE CUPBOARD OF LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

LawrenceTownshipCupboard. org (317)964-0801 Newly opened this year at 7107 Pendleton Pike, this food pantry helps families in need of food assistance, providing healthier food options for clients while relieving the strain on other food pantries in central Indiana. They need volunteers as well as dollars and food.

ANSWERS FOR AUTISM

AnswersAutism.org (800) 449-0560 Helping Indiana families touched by autism, this organization provides research and program grants, funding nearly a million dollars worth of grants and research over the past 13 years. They serve to help individuals with autism participate in and contribute to our community without fear of bias or loss of individuality.

KIDS VOICE OF INDIANA

kidsvoiceIN.org (317)558-2870 Protecting children’s best interests through advocacy, information and education, serving more than 5000 children and families each year through various programs such as The Children’s Law Center, the Bette J. Dick ad Litem services and the Supervised Parent-Child Visitation Program.

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THE SHARING PLACE

LIFE CENTERS

lifecenters.com (317)541-8101 This Christian-based pregnancy resource center is one of eight such centers in central Indiana. Together they serve more than 20,000 young women and men per year who find themselves in difficult pregnancy situations. Confidential, free services include pregnancy tests, ultrasound exams, peer counseling, 24-hour help line, support services and goods and post-abortion support groups.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR LAWRENCE

PFLArts.org (317)855-8166 Arts programming, public art projects and cultural events are all part of what this local organization does. Using the tools of arts & culture, their plan utilizes place-making and cultural development as a317-344-7800 boost to the Lawrence economy. Not only do these programs provide “something to do” for residents and visitors, but they also help to increase the positive reputation of the area.

lutheranfamily.org/sharingplace (317)760-0420 The former Craig Middle School on Sunnyside is the location for this pantry which offers food as well as baby items, hygiene products and clothing. They serve more than 800 families each month, with a huge need for donations and volunteers.

UNITED HOPE FOUNDATION

unitedhopefoundation.org (317)536-0298 The foundation specializes in helping individuals and families experiencing extreme hardship. Since 2005 they have donated nearly $1.5 million to individuals, families and other local nonprofits, often finding people who have “slipped through the cracks” and need a helping hand…some hope.

YOUNG LIFE LAWRENCE

lawrence.younglife.org (317)557-5933 A Christian organization not affiliated with a church, a school organization not affiliated with a school, this organization introduces teens to the Gospel and helps them find a church home. Feeding their souls is part of the plan; through relationships, programming and weekly activities.

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COLLIER ANNOUNCES FOR MAYOR Writer & Photographer / Neal G. Moore

Steve Collier, 5th District City Councilor, recently held an event at Monarch Beverage Company to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor of Lawrence. Collier, who retired after teaching 33 years at Lawrence North, grew up in what he calls historic Lawrence. Collier told the small audience that the city has amazing potential, and that he is prepared to move Lawrence forward. Following his announcement Lawrence Community Newsletter talked with Collier about his decision to seek the mayor’s office.

Republican candidate for Lawrence mayor, Steve Collier, chats with a supporter following his candidacy announcement.

Q: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE MAYOR OF LAWRENCE? A: First, I don’t need the job. I’m a retired

teacher—this wasn’t in my life plan four years ago. I honestly think that’s a big advantage for me. I don’t need the job, but I have so much interest in public service.

When I became a councilor I started seeing how we were doing things, and I thought there’s got to be better ways to make sure we are serving the needs of the people, and not serving those who work for the government.

We have reduced revenues because of property tax caps. They are reduced for a very specific reason—to make government smaller. There’s got to be a way in which we can make government more efficient and learn how to best use the money so that it helps our citizens.

Q: WHAT ARE THE CITY’S BEST ASSETS? A: Ft. Harrison State Park and the golf

course. Our parks system in the city of Lawrence. These should be attractions so that people will want to come here.

We’ve got Ft. Harrison Village that is just in its infancy of growing itself into a destination. We’ve got the Sterrett Center, the band building that could be used to bring plays and concerts there. Monarch Beverage. Poindexter Excavating. We made

Steve Collier (L) Sen. Jim Merritt (R) Lawrence Common Councilor and GOP candidate for mayor talks strategy with state Sen. Jim Merritt.

the decision a long time ago to move the city’s center from off Franklin Road to Ft. Harrison, but hardly anybody from that Franklin Rd area ever comes to Ft Harrison.

So, we’ve got to develop reasons for them to come and to stay. And I have quite a few ideas on how to make that happen. There are too may resources for this city not to continue to grow and progress.

Q: WHAT ARE LAWRENCE’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES? A: Our public safety personnel have been

asked to work for no raises for eight years now. That doesn’t happen in any other company or business. We have the best police department in central Indiana in terms of efficiency and getting out there and getting the job done. We’ve got the best firemen you could possibly think of. For the last three years they’ve been working 300 hours more a year than any fire department around us. Do the math—how much more

time is that away from your family? I’ll tell you right now, we need to pay our public safety more. We need to put more officers on the street. We need to do a lot of things with public safety—things that we can do if we spend our money wisely. Another thing is attracting and keeping quality business, and attracting and keeping quality people.

We want the city of Lawrence to become a destination, not a drive through.

Q: WHAT KIND OF CAMPAIGN DO YOU ANTICIPATE RUNNING? A: My campaign is going to be about what

I want to do for the city and where we can get better. I don’t want us to view ourselves as the ugly step-sister of Carmel and Fishers, Zionsville and so on. Lawrence used to be a place where people wanted to live. That wasn’t that long ago, and we’ve kind of lost that.

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DECEMBER LOCAL EVENTS

9 / KNOW YOUR NUMBERS HEALTH SCREENING

13 / BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

11-12 / LCHS HOLIDAY CONCERT

20-21 / LCHS CENTRAL SOUND PERFORMANCES

9 a.m. – noon / 8075 N. Shadeland; Main Lobby 2014 Know Your Numbers Cholesterol/Glucose screening dates for Community Health Network Hospitals. All of the FREE screenings will be offered from 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m. To ensure that you will be screened, you must arrive by 11:30 am to secure a screening opportunity. Fasting for 10 hours is recommended for best Total Profile results. Please be sure to take all necessary medication and drink 8-16 ounces of water prior to the screening.

7-9:30 p.m. / Lawrence Central HS Auditorium Enjoy traditional and not-so-traditional music from the various choirs at Lawrence Central. Its always a great evening of holiday entertainment.

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7 PM. / Celebrate the holidays as the choirs present their annual holiday spectacular, Winter Wonderland! Full of holiday favorites and new twists on traditional holiday fare, Winter Wonderland features all five choirs in a fun-filled evening of music for the whole family. Avoid lines and order tix online in advance at lnchoir.org.

13 / YMCA BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

8 – 11 a.m. / Benjamin Harrison YMCA Enjoy breakfast as well a meet and greet with Santa Claus. There will also be an opportunity for photos with Santa. $15/family (2 adults max), $5/person (10 & older), $3/person (3-9 years old) and free for 2 years and under.

9 -11 a.m.

Ft. Harrison State Park Inn 5830 N. Post Road Hot breakfast buffet and kids have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities and visit with Santa. Reservations required.

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8 p.m. Sat; 3 and 7 p.m. Sun. The Palladium 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN Enjoy the award-winning Central Sound song and dance group from Lawrence Central HS for an evening of holiday cheer.

24 / TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET

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Fort Harrison State Park Inn 5830 N. Post Road Full festive dinner buffet served in grand style in the Garrison Ballroom. Vast menu includes carved prime rib, lobster bisque, seared salmon and homemade pecan pie. $19.95 Adults/$10.95 kids 5-11 (4 and under free) Must reserve ahead 317-638-6000

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