Greg Schaub has spent 29 Christmas seasons lighting up his

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Greg Schaub has spent 29 Christmas seasons lighting up his
Southport home with an old-fashioned holiday display
Photos by Nicole Davis
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veterinary practice and drop-off location is open
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at 5425 Victory Dr., just south and east of the I-465
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A home for the holidays
AROUND TOWN
Greenwood Park Mall’s new Santa House is engineered
and constructed by its own maintenance team
Sunday Library services begin
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Members of
In 31 years of working in maintenance at
Greenwood Park Mall, Terry Morris has seen
four sets of holiday décor – but nothing like
the set that was constructed this year.
That’s because Morris drew the blue prints
for a new 16-foot-tall Santa House himself,
and built it with the help of two other members of the maintenance team: Kenny Fisher
and John Carroll.
“It gives us satisfaction to see this finished
project,” said Morris, a Franklin resident.
“None of us knew how this would turn out.
You really can’t picture it until you see the
whole thing.”
Last year, Fisher said they built the Santa
Mailbox which sits in front of Santa’s gated
area for children to send letters to Santa, demonstrating their craftsmanship. Lisa Vaughn,
an office administrator at the mall, gave them
a photograph and asked if they could build the
structure pictured.
“I like woodworking anyway,” Morris said.
“I’ve done several projects for myself, but
nothing of this scale. This is the biggest project I’ve ever done. It turned out better than I
ever thought. We didn’t have clear prints on
it. It had to be planned as we went along with
it. You couldn’t see the inside of the roof from
the picture so we had to make that up. It’s an
alpine design. Getting the arc in the roof, it
was difficult getting that arc right.
The cost of the house was $7,700 with
countless trips to Lowes, the men said. If the
mall administration would have purchased
the house pictured in the magazine, it would
have cost $25,000. The Santa House is made
from pine, with a cedar-sided roof. It is nine
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Santa awaits the children at Greenwood
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Beginning Jan. 4, the Franklin Road Branch of The
Indianapolis Public Library, 5550 S. Franklin Rd., will
provide regular Sunday library services from noon –
5 p.m., a move that results from increased demand
in a growing Franklin Township and follows similar
Sunday hours of service that exist at large township
branches in Marion County. The new Sunday hours
at the Franklin Road Branch were recommended
as part of the Library’s recently-approved Strategic
Plan, which was based on extensive research including demographic and population trends that indicated such need. Regular hours of the Franklin Road
Branch are Monday – Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 8
p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 noon
– 5 p.m. For more information, call (317) 275-4380 or
visit the branch on Facebook.
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Kenny Fisher, Terry Morris and John Carroll.
pieces, made with removable planter boxes
and coated in roll-in bed liner to make it waterproof.
“The stone (along the sides) was added after it was built,” said Fisher, a Greenwood resident. “We had the office staff come to help
with that because we wanted everyone to be
a part of it.”
While Fisher said they estimated the project would take four months; it actually took
10. They had it complete by their deadline, before Santa’s arrival, in late October.
“We basically built that house and kept up
with maintenance at the same time,”
Fisher said. “We had something like our
summer concert and would lose a day. A
lot of it was Terry staying over there and
being committed to it.”
Morris said they’ve received a lot of
compliments on the appearance of the
house in the mall, from staff and guests
alike. He said he heard of one elderly
couple traveling from a distance just to
have their picture taken with Santa and
the house.
After Christmas, the house will get
stored away until March, when it will get
repurposed as the Easter Bunny house,
with Spring flowers, a green fence and a
landscaping box.
“I look for this to last 20 years, I really do,” Morris said. “I’m sure they won’t
keep it that long, but it will last that
long.”
Photos by Nicole Davis
Individuals now have the capability of using their
Internet-connected smartphone or tablet (iOS, Android or Blackberry) from anywhere in the city to
print documents directly to print stations at the Garfield Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library
and other Library locations. There are two ways to
connect with the Library’s remote printing service,
via the Indy Library’s website (imcpl.org/printing/
mobile/) or by downloading the free PrinterOn app
available from Google Play or iTunes. Users then designate where the printing will occur among seven
Library locations. Following entry of the user’s email
address to identify the print job, documents, photos
or web pages can be selected for printing in black
and white or color. Patrons have two hours after submission to pick up prints at their designated branch,
where the process is completed by payment at the
print station’s vending device. Black and white prints
are 15 cents per page, color prints are 25 cents per
page. Wireless printing from laptops at all Indy Library locations while patrons are visiting the Library
is also available.
Take a 'selfie' at
Greenwood Park Mall
Taking a “selfie” at the Greenwood Park Mall through
Jan. 11 can send four persons into flight. As part of
a contest sponsored by the Vincennes University
Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, once a
week, the most creative “selfie” photo will be selected with the winner enjoying a discovery flight with
VU flight instructors. To be eligible, participants must
be 16 years of age or older and the “selfie” must also
include a VU airplane display at the Greenwood Park
Mall. The “selfie” must be posted to at least one of
VU’s social media outlets, including the Facebook
page, Facebook.com/IndyATC; Instagram, Instagram.
com/VUFlight, follow and tag @VUFlight in the photo; and/or tweeted on our Twitter feed @IndyATC.
Use #VUATCPickMe. In addition to the four discovery
flights awarded each week, one person will be selected at the end of the contest to win a grand prize
including a discovery flight to the Columbus, Ind.
Airport for a complimentary breakfast at Blackerby’s
Hangar 5 Restaurant for the winner and two guests.
For official rules, visit vinu.edu/contest.
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A great week for our Beech Grove
This week is another very important week
in our beautiful city and I would like to share
some great news with you. Before I do, I
would like to remind everyone that our 2014
leaf pick up program ends on Dec. 19. If you
have any leaves you want picked up, please
make sure you set them out at the curb.
We had a pre-construction meeting concerning the sign inventory and replacement
program. We received $775,000.00 in funding
from INDOT to change out over 2,000 signs
in our city and work is set to begin early next
year.
Meetings have begun to install drainage
inlets, grade and pave the parking lot at the
Beech Grove Little League diamonds on south
9th. We look forward to completing this project prior to the beginning of the little league
season.
We should receive word on whether we
will receive $791,000.00 in funding through
INDOT for the installation of sidewalks on
Churchman Avenue from Emerson to Arlington. As many of you know, people use the road
to walk on due to lack of sidewalks. This will
compliment the recently installed sidewalks
by the high school as part of the Safe Routes
to School program.
Work has begun on the Beech Grove Station senior development on Churchman Avenue. By next spring we should begin to see
construction take place.
As we approach the Christmas holidays, we
have much to be thankful for especially the
renewed health of our city. Many blessings to
all of you and on behalf of the City of Beech
Grove, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Dennis B. Buckley, Mayor
City of Beech Grove
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HUMOR
Holly jolly
price of gas!
Christmas seems to have come early for
Southside commuters as we’re experiencing some of the lowest gas prices since 2009.
The stations up and down the U.S. 31 corridor
flaunting figures in the low $2 range is a most
welcome sight indeed! But the drop from a national average near $4.00 per gallon in 2008 occurred as we experienced the worst financial
crisis since the Great Depression. So is the recent dip in the price of gas a good thing?
It depends on who you ask – for local communities, the savings on gasoline mean more
money in people’s pockets for last minute gifts
Top ten modern hazards
Santa has to deal with
By Torry Stiles
"For now, we’re going to
chalk it up to good Ol’
Saint Nick feeling extra
generous this holiday season."
or less expensive travelling throughout the holidays. Our wallets are definitely enjoying the
break from $3.50 prices we saw this summer.
The oil companies, on the other hand, may
have a difficult time seeing the profits they
have in recent years. The decline in cost has
been slow but steady, at least until now. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index
report, November was the fifth consecutive
month to see a decline in the energy index.
Even more staggering: “The gasoline index has
fallen 10.5 percent over the last 12 months, and
the fuel oil index has declined 10.1 percent,” according to the report.
Despite our slowly improving economy, is
this a foreboding sign of what’s to come? Only
time will tell.
For now, we’re going to chalk it up to good
Ol’ Saint Nick feeling extra generous this holiday season. Instead of coal, we’ve got gas in our
stockings!
OOPS…
A name was misspelled in the SST Dec. 4 issue of
The Southside Times, page 7. Lora Lee Curren is a
member of the Joyful Sound Handbell Choir. We
regret the error.
BELIEVE IT!
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share
one with you.…
In Kentucky, one may not dye a duckling blue and
offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at
once. -dumblaws.com
10. One more OSHA write-up and he'll
have to buy steel-toed pointy shoes for
all the elves.
BACKSHOP
T
Signs of goodness
everywhere on Southside
here has been, in recent weeks, a
tremendous amount of negativity that
we've been besieged with that calls into
question the decency of humanity. But we all
know, deep down, that this nation, in particular
our community, consists of good and virtuous
people. As we move toward Christmas Day,
there are signs of this goodness everywhere,
nowhere more than here on the Southside. Go
to many stores and restaurants and they are
collecting food and clothing for those who are
less fortunate. Churches and their congregations
are making the holiday season brighter for many
families. One example that comes to mind is
the work that Lisa Rollings, Center Grove, is
spearheading with Mount Pleasant Christian
Church’s “Giving Tree” which will make gifts to
281 children. The mainstream liberal media and
its minions, including those on the political left,
would have you think there is no good in this
country. And like most positions they take they
are wrong. Happy holidays.
9. Twinkletoes the elf went a little
whacko and they had to tear-gas him out
of the toy shop.
8. A few problems from last year means
Dasher and Dancer have to stay home
until they pee clean.
7. That Putin guy in Russia is getting very
ornery about the fly-overs.
6. Folks who don't believe he's not a
Domino's Pizza deliveryman.
5. Roller dogs at that last rest stop.
4. Having to unfold a road map at 2 a.m.,
20,000 feet up while traveling three
times the speed of sound in an open
sleigh. Time to upgrade to a GPS.
Brian Kelly
Rick Myers
Brian Kelly and Rick Myers are co-owners of Times-Leader Publications, LLC (parent company of The Southside Times). Write
them at [email protected].
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood
memories and love of kindred, and we are
better throughout the year for having, in spirit,
become a child again at Christmas-time.”
~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
(American writer, 1867-1957)
3. Teamsters picketing the whole nonunion reindeer thing.
2. North Korea's SCUD missiles. "SCUD"
= Santa Claus U Die!
(North Koreans are horrible spellers.)
1. Full body cavity search.
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The signage for The Gas Light Inn & My Ghost Story. Photo by Rick Hinton
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conclusion
the “paranormal & special events hostess”
leads these. Laura, an intuitive and history
buff, leads the two hour tours, starting with
have investigated the Gas Light through a walk along the perimeter of the cemeteries,
two different tenures of investigative teams ending in the Gas Light. Private investigations
and still consider it an ongoing
are also available. Regardless of
investigation. Yet, any paranormal
what you have heard about the Gas
group will (or should) admit there are
Light, Laura asks one thing—“Keep
going to be “good” nights and “bad”
an open mind.”
nights: nights when activity is off
For information, call the Gas
the scale, and others when nothing
Light Inn at (317) 782-1250 and
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they will happily put you in touch
It’s nothing like TV… it never really is.
with Laura.
My former group was also reI have a special fondness for the
sponsible for a one-shooter on My
Gas Light Inn. Yes, there were those
Ghost Story just a year after ParaRick Hinton
moments when I was in investiganormal 911’s exposure. The show Paranormal Examiner tor mode…exploring the possibilicentered on the experience of one
ties of the unknown. Yet, there is a
of my investigators and her son as they were significant other: meeting a girl there for our
in the basement of the Gas Light. Film footage first official blind date. She is now my fiancée!
from one of the basement cameras was used
Is the Gas Light Inn haunted? I believe that
in the broadcast. And I was fortunate enough it is. While every night is not a spectacle of
to witness the filming for the upcoming show paranormal activity (sorry, they never are)
as it was shot there. The cameraman flew in something lies just below the surface of the
from California, spent a couple of hours with Gas Light Inn; and it waits.
his camera and then was gone. Prior to his
Because… on occasion… even spirits need
arrival, the A&E network had flown my two a night off.
team members involved in the incident out to
California to film on-camera interviews. Was Rick Hinton, a Greenwood resident, loves researching things
that go bump in the night. His articles can be read on Faceit accurate?
book; Rick Hinton-Greenwood Paranormal Examiner or exWell… certain liberties were taken. Even aminer.com/paranormal-in-indianapolis/rick-hinton.
though the occurrence in the basement experienced by Elizabeth was part of a team investigation, My Ghost Story portrayed the drama
from her personal perspective, not that of a
team. And I get that. Yet, the show was not
quite as accurate as it had actually happened,
Send your news items to:
and one of my photos of a shadowy black mass
upstairs was credited to another team [email protected]
ber. Oh well, the show reignited interest in the
or call 1-317-300-8782
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it on the map. And interest continues to this
for mor information.
day.
Ghost tours are offered. Laura Frey Ash,
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Lights, Music…SANTAction
There are two nursing homes that will bring
buses by. If I catch them, I’ll go out and give
them candy canes. I will sometimes give peoBy Nicole Davis
ple a full tour...A little child will go, ‘Mister,
When Greg Schaub used to live in the inthis is really neat. Thank you.’ The kids really
ner city, he would put Christmas lights up on
enjoy it.”
the door. Shortly after, all the bulbs would be
Schaub said he sets up the display in such a
gone. He said he just gave up trying. But when
way that cars passing by might see something
he moved to Southport 29 years ago in 1985,
different each time. Small changes are made
he decided to put lights on the gutter of his
each year. Last year, he put up an LED Merry
home.
Christmas sign, an LED train and an LED na“Lo and behold, they were there the next
tivity scene. He said he did lose a couple pieces
day,” Schaub said. “The bug just bit.”
to vandalism. This year, he put LED lights all
For 29 years, Schaub has spent weeks decothe way up the big spruce tree and LED icicles
rating his yard, 2405 Tulip Dr., for Christmas.
along the gutter. The lights from the tree can
This year, he and some
be seen from the doors of
“elves,” or his neighbors,
the Southport Communigrandchildren and friends
ty Center.
from his work, have set
Schaub said his famup the Christmas-themed
ily has helped through
displays with plastic blow
the years when it comes
mold pieces, lights and
to the Christmas display.
even music. There are
His brother, Michael, also
more than 400 “pieces of
built the six reindeer and
plastic” decorating the
a sleigh that is on the west
yard. One of his favorside of the home. Each
ite pieces, though, flies
reindeer is made out of
above his roof.
iron rod and steel, and
“The main reason I do it
is slightly different from
anymore is for my broththe rest. Schaub said he
er,” Schaub said. “I lost
would have his two sons
my brother now 17 years
help make the electriago. He was sick four or
cal cords when they were
Schaub
updates
the
percentage
complete
sign
five years before that. So,
for people interested in viewing his yard to younger, so all of the cord
when he was sick, I had a know when he will be finished each year.
is made by hand. His six
challenge for him. I wantgrandchildren, those who
ed to fly a plastic reindeer
are old enough, help set up during the season.
and Santa across my house. The first year we
“My wife is the most patient person in the
flew three feet. We spent the entire season
world,” Schaub said, “to not only put up with
trying to get Santa to fly. The second year we
me, but to allow me to do this.”
flew nine feet. The third year we flew three or
Schaub, who is C.E.O. of E. M. Company,
four times back and forth. The fourth year my
Inc. in Southport, has electrical panels which
brother came up with a rigging to fly it back
he built in his garage to control timing of the
and forth. It’s a pneumatically driven, or airlights and a separate panel for the music,
pressured, Santa. The lights go on when he
which runs from approximately 6 to 9:15 p.m.
flies forward and turns off when he goes back
The Santa and his reindeer are set to fly across
because everyone knows Santa can’t fly backthe roof every two minutes. Schaub said last
ward.”
year, they used 100 amps of electricity on a
Schaub said it takes three weeks, plus or
240 volt system. Though the power bill might
minus, to set up the display. Though he said he
be high for December, he said it’s completely
begins prepping a little earlier, they start putworth it, watching the cars slow down to view
ting up the display the day after Thanksgiving.
the display and hearing the comments from
People began to drive by and stop to ask when
those who enjoy it, too.
they would be finished putting everything up.
“The day it becomes a job is the day I pack
In response, Schaub puts up a “percentage
all my plastic away and won’t touch it,” Schaub
complete” sign near the front of his yard and
said. “It’s supposed to be a hobby.”
updates it until the project is done. It was finished this year, with the help of his grandchilPhotos by Nicole Davis
dren, on Dec. 12.
“It’s amazing that the people, they seem to
really enjoy it,” Schaub said. “Some people will On the cover: Greg Schaub stands with one of his
park across the street and watch those three favorite pieces that decorate his yard. His brother,
pieces of plastic (Santa and his reindeer) fly Michael, made six reindeer and a sleigh out of iron
across the house. My neighbors have been rods and steel. Each piece is unique from the rest. Also
awesome about it. They haven’t said a word. picture are views of Schaub's yard at night.
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Greg Schaub has spent 29 Christmas
seasons lighting up his Southport home
with an old-fashioned holiday display
COVER STORY
Electrical panels in Schaub’s garage are dedicated to the Christmas display, controlling the lights, music and airpowered Santa with his sleigh above the roof.
A Nativity scene is placed in the center of Schaub’s front yard. He says he will place the baby Jesus in the manger
before he goes to Mass on Christmas Eve.
A line of penguins is among Schaub’s favorite pieces in
his yard. “Don’t ask me why,” he said. “They don’t light
up. I just put a spot light on them and line them up.”
Schaub has built an army of Christmas “soldiers” in the
front of his property.
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AROUND TOWN
Southport celebrates Christmas during Second Saturday
Q: Can you recall a childhood memory that made
your holiday season particularly special?
"That would be when
my mom came back
from Japan after
being gone for several
months and we found
Christmas presents
under the tree that
year from Japan. Lots
of little things that I
still have today. Some
things that my grandmother made and just
some other things that my mom bought."
Kathy Nover, Center Grove
"I have a huge family.
My grandmother had
seven children and all
of her children have
children. We would
get together at her
house. There wasn't
enough room in the
house for everyone.
They would decorate
the tree and everybody would get a gift.
We would gather around the tree waiting
for our name to be called. No matter how
big or small it was the biggest and best gift
to us. And then we would go to the back
room and trade."
Tahanna Jenkins,
works in Beech Grove
"It was just really
special because every
year we would go to
my grandmother's
house along with
my dad and his 12
brothers and sisters.
I think one time
we counted all our
cousins and we
counted like a hundred of us. We would
go to grandma's house and there would
be piles and piles of gifts under the tree.
We had aunts or uncles sitting underneath
the tree passing out gifts and we would go
home with this huge pile. It was a lot of
fun... That was a really nice memory for
me."
Regina McCabe, Greenwood
"My mom always
read the Christmas
story out of the
Bible to us before we
opened presents so
that we understood
the meaning of
Christmas. That it
was not just about
presents. It is more
than that."
Craig Stevens, Beech Grove
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GREENWOOD
COMMON
COUNCIL
Meeting, Dec. 15
What happened? Ordinance No. 14-54, which
would transfer funds ($28,500) within the
Information Technology Department budget
from category 337 to 445, passed its second
reading 7-0.
What it means: According to the ordinance,
Greenwood’s Information Technology
Department determined that there were excess
funds amounting to $28,500 in budget category
337 Rentals that would be better utilized in
budget category 445 Machinery and Equipment
in order to purchase various IT equipment to
secure the City Center Building (electronic door
locks, cameras and other IT equipment).
What’s next? The ordinance is now in full effect
and the funds shall be transferred.
What happened? Ordinance No. 14-56, which
would close certain dormant funds, passed its
second reading 7-0.
What it means: In the interest of “transparency”
and “ease of accounting,” 20 funds from as far
back as 2005 with a balance of $0.00 will be
closed and terminated by the City Controller by
the end of this calendar year.
What’s next? The ordinance is now in full effect
and the dormant funds shall be closed.
In brief…
• Greenwood will soon launch a new data
platform that transforms the way budget
information is shared, analyzed and accessed.
The intuitive visualization software is powered
by OpenGov. “This portal transforms volumes of
raw data into actionable insight and information,
enabling better analysis and understanding of
the city’s budget,” Mayor Myers stated. “It will
allow everyone access to graphically see our
finances in a whole new way, and drill down
to the raw data if they choose. We are the first
Indiana site for this technology that I believe
will set the bar for financial transparency.” Once
launched, the platform will display government
spending and revenue detail in a user-friendly
portal directly accessed on the city’s website.
Residents and staff can view the current year's
budget and compare to previous years through
interactive graphs that explain revenue and
expenses by fund, department and type.
• Greenwood Common Council meetings will
resume after the holiday season on Monday, Jan.
5, 2015.
SOUTHPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting, Dec. 15
What happened? Resolution 2014-13 was
passed.
What it means: This resolution adopted the
Southport Policy & Procedure manual. There
were no written policies and procedures for the
City of Southport and its employees prior to this
development. “This is a really big deal,” said city
councilman Jim Cooney. “It makes us much more
professional... It will help the employees and it
will help us.”
What’s next? The policy and procedure manual
will go into effect Jan. 1.
In brief...
• The Southport Parks Board is working on a
new master plan. A draft will be submitted to
the Department of Natural Resources by Jan. 15.
There will be two public hearings, dates to be
announced, to take place in early 2015.
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Roy T. "Pete" Brown, Jr.
Roy T. "Pete" Brown, Jr., 88, was born March 16,
1926 and died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at his home
in Beech Grove Meadows. He was the first born of
six children born to Roy T.
and Mary "Hazel" (Coffman)
Brown, and was a lifelong
resident of Indianapolis.
Roy enlisted in the Indiana
Guard, Company G, 3rd
Infantry on July 11, 1945,
and received his honorable
discharge as a PFC on July
7, 1947. He also received a
letter from the Governor
of Indiana, Ralph Gates, for
valiant and efficient duty at great personal sacrifice
on the 9th of Jan. 1946. On the 20th of April 1946,
Pete married Phyllis Elaine Widdifield who preceded
him in death in 2000. Pete and Phyllis were married
in a double wedding ceremony with his brother,
Alvin Earl Brown and Lydia Ciriello. Both couples, as
well as his parents, celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversaries. Pete then married Elsie Lude of
Martins Ferry, Ohio, where he lived until her death in
2010. Pete was a member of Faith Assembly of God
Church until his health wouldn't permit. He then
attended services at Beech Grove Manor. Pete and
his three brothers were employed with the Roy T.
Brown Plumbing Co., owned by his father for many
years, and then worked for Frank Irish Plumbing,
where he became a member of Local 440 Steam
and Pipefitters Union of Indianapolis. He and his
wife, Phyllis Brown also owned the former business,
The Fair Havens Tropical Fish and Supply Co. in
the Broad Ripple area for more than 25 years. Pete
is survived by three children, Carole Whittemore
and husband, Gary; Roy T. "Ted" Brown III and
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wife, Debbie; and Kathy Sue Worth and husband
David; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvin Earl
Brown and wife, Lydia; Ronald Lee Brown and wife,
Lois; and a brother-in-law, Dr. Duane Widdifield. He
was preceded in death by both parents; a brother,
Ernest Brown; and sisters, Marlene Widdifield
and Dorothy Jordan.; his daughter, Jennifer Kay
Shepard in 2011; and his great-grandson, Blake
Dickus in 2006. Services were Dec. 16 at Flanner
and Buchanan- Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington
Street, Indianapolis. Visitation was Dec. 15 and 16.
Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery.
William H. Carson
William H. Carson, 93, of Indianapolis, died Dec. 10,
2014. The son of Joseph H. and Ethel A. Pitman Carson, William was born Dec. 24, 1920 in Smithville,
Ind.
William graduated
from Smithville High School
in 1937. In August of 1942,
he was inducted into the
U.S. Army, serving during
WW II, earning the American Theater Ribbon, the
European-African-Middle
Eastern Service Ribbon, the
Good Conduct Medal and
the Victory Medal, being
discharged with the rank of
Sergeant in March of 1946. William attended Grace
Assembly of God Church in New Whiteland. He retired in 1984 after 38 years from Diamond Chain
as an industrial engineer. William is survived by his
daughter, Rita (Ken) Matney, grandchildren, Hank
Roedell, Amy (Tim) Lee and Carol Matney; greatgrandchildren, Madelyn Roedell, Claire Matney,
Graham and Jacob Gordon. Besides his parents, he
was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Kennedy
Carson, whom he married on Nov. 21, 1942 in Indianapolis; son, Terry Carson and brother, James Les-
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ter Carson. Funeral services were Dec. 15 at Forest
Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood. Entombment with military honors followed
at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Contributions may be made to Grace Assembly of God,
6822 N. US 31, New Whiteland, IN 46184.
Mary Jane Dougherty
Mary Jane Dougherty, 86, of Greenwood, died Dec.
14, 2014. She was born Aug. 1, 1928 in Greenwood
to the late Harley Otis and Eva (Morgan) Linzie. She
married Dale Dougherty on March 21, 1947 and
he survives. She is also survived by her children,
Brenda Hommell, Debbie (Russ) Andreas, Cindy
(Jack) Napier, and Ken (Donna) Dougherty; 10
grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Mary
Jane worked for more than 20 years before retiring
from the Greenwood Community Schools. She
was a lifelong member of Greenwood Christian
Church, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Greenwood Masonic Lodge #514, and she enjoyed
spending time with and caring for her family. A
service is Dec. 18, 10 a.m. at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral
Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W.
Main St., Greenwood. Visitation was Dec. 17 at
the funeral home. Mary Jane will be laid to rest in
Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children,
2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
Angela Marie (Goodall) Garcia
Angela Marie (Goodall) Garcia, 50, Indianapolis,
died on her birthday at her residence, after a battle
with cancer. She was born in Indianapolis to Wayne
Goodall and Sharon Witt
on Dec. 8, 1964. Angela
was preceded in death by
her father and brother:
Anthony Goodall. She was
a self-employed hair stylist.
Survivors include mother,
Sharon Witt; sons, Franky
Leon Jacobs and Justin
Robert Jacobs; daughter,
Marlana M. (Jorge) Garcia;
brother, Clinton Fowler
and sisters, Gwen Goodall and Dorothy Fowler; six
grandchildren. Visitation was Dec. 12 at Fountain
Square Mortuary, with Chaplain Hope Wade
officiating.
Larry Wayne Gilliam
Larry Wayne Gilliam, 66, Indianapolis, died on Dec.
11, 2014. He was born on Jan. 29, 1948 in Hicksville,
Ohio to Carleon and Ruby
(Jackson) Gilliam who
preceded him in death
along with his brothers,
James H. and Buel C.
Gilliiam and sister, Clairene
Robbins. Larry worked as
a lazer machinist for Areofab. Survivors include his
wife of 18 years, Janice
Kay (Bell) Gilliam; sons,
Tommy(Nicole), Brandon
Gilliam, Steven Gilliam; step-sons, John(Chanda)
and Danny Gatton; daughters, Dawn(Bud Sosbe,Jr.)
Gatton; Ronetta Wright, Christina Gilliam: stepdaughter, Kellie(Gary, Jr.)Keener; sister, A. Genevieve
(Dale) Robinson; and several grandchildren.
Visitation was Dec. 15 with Pastor Larry L. Dalton
officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Fountain
Square Mortuary.
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Amalia “Molly” Matsuzawa
Gonzalez LaFollette
Amalia “Molly” Matsuzawa Gonzalez LaFollette, 55,
of Greenwood, died Dec. 13, 2014. The daughter
of Eduardo C. and Teruko Matsuzawa Gonzalez,
Molly was born April 13, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan. She
was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include
her husband, Charles E. LaFollette; son, Kendall
W. LaFollette; daughters, Meta F. Christopherson,
Maxine E. LaFollette and Samantha J. LaFollette;
brothers, David M. and Peter M. Gonzalez;
sisters, Kaori M. Tagami and Marjori M. Rosas;
grandchildren, Anthony J., Sheen Michael, Kain and
Ethan Z. Zander. She was preceded in death by her
parents and infant brother, Dannyboy M. Gonzalez.
Services were Dec. 19 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home,
Greenwood.
Major Virginia Sanders
Major Virginia Sanders, USAF, Retired, 43,
Indianapolis, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. She was
born in Indianapolis on Sept. 5, 1971 to William E. and
Vincentia Noone Sanders.
Virginia was a graduate of
Roncalli High School where
she played softball and was
named Pitcher of the Year
in 1989. She continued
her softball career at IUPUI
where she was a member
of the 1991 NAIA National
Championship team. She
earned her Bachelor's
Degree in nursing from
the IU School of Nursing. Virginia joined the US Air
Force in 1994 and served for 18 years before her
retirement in 2012. While in the Air Force, she served
three tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait during the
Gulf War. She also earned Master's Degrees in
Nursing, Management and Transportation. Virginia
was preceded in death by her mother; and her
brother, John Michael Sanders. She is survived by
her father; children, Torey Edward Dunn II, Abigail
Vincentia Dunn, Cecelia Maria Dunn; sisters, Mary
Sanders, Veronica Thatcher; brothers, Bill Sanders
and Chris Sanders. Visitation was Dec. 12 in St. Jude
Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated Dec. 13 in the church. Burial is in Calvary
Cemetery. Memorial contributions are requested
to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517,
Topeka, KS 66675.
Tony "T.J." Dewayne
Steenbergen
Tony "T.J." Dewayne Steenbergen, 32, Indianapolis,
died on Dec. 7, 2014. He was born in Indianapolis
on Nov. 6, 1982 to Tony Brice and Sandra Kay
(Carpenter) Steenbergen.
He worked for FedEx as
a parking lot attendant.
Survivors include wife,
Ashey Nicole (Wiliams)
Steenbergen; daughters,
Makaylie Nicole Shyan
and Makenzie Elizabeth
Steenbergen;
parents;
and sister, Malea Michelle
Steenberegen.
Visitation
was Dec. 11 at House
of Victory Church, 1006 Laurel St., Indianapolis
with Pastors Earl Phumphrey and Eddie Carr
officiating. Burial followed at Floral Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fountain Square
Mortuary.
Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral directors are encouraged to send obituaries and print
size photographs to [email protected]. Information received by noon Tuesday will be published
Thursday.
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ANNIVERSARY
Boomershines reach 71
years of marriage
Robert “Bob” and Sarah “Sally” Boomershine celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on Dec. 15.
The couple married on Dec. 15, 1943 in Indianapolis. On their first Christmas together, they decorated their tiny tree
with folded cigarette wrappers.
He gave her a
handkerchief and
she gave him a
pen. They moved
to
Pascugula,
Miss. and finally
settled back in
Indianapolis. Bob
was a flight engineer in the Air Sarah and Robert Boomershine
Force. He retired in earlier years.
from General Motors, Allison Division, Plant 8 in
1983 after 40 years of service. Sarah was a full-time
mom and worked part-time at Blocks in Southern
Plaza. They have been members of Southport Baptist Church for almost 60 years. They have always
been active, including volunteering at St. Francis
Hospital for 28 years, dancing together and sharing
a love of traveling. They have three children, Janice
Nordsiek, Dan (Kim) Boomershine and Susue (Richard) Anderson; and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. When asked what the secret to
staying together so long is, they say, “Never go to
bed mad and always agree with your wife!”
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All Aboard • Conservatory Crossing returns
this year, transforming the Garfield Park Conservatory into a winter wonderland. Hundreds
of poinsettias, running model trains, villages,
lights and the annual scavenger hunt will be
displayed, done with support from employees of Indiana Rail Road Company. | When:
Now through Dec. 31. Conservatory is open
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday
1-5 p.m. Extended hours until 8 p.m. on Dec.
18-20 and 26-27. | Where: 2505 Conservatory
Dr., Indianapolis. | Cost: $3 per person or $8
per family with 2 adult maximum. | Info: Visit
indy.gov/parks or call (317) 327-7184.
Christmas Celebration • JCCOA will have a
meeting with a performance by The Brown
County Dulcimer Society immediately following. A pitch-in lunch will be served and Santa
is rumored to be in attendance as well. | When:
Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way. | Info: RSVP at
(317) 882-4810.
Chef Wendell Fowler • The Southside Time’s
columnist and host of Eat Right Now on WISH
TV, Chef Wendell Fowler, will have a book
signing. He’ll also be cooking holiday treats. |
When: Dec. 20, 12 – 3 p.m. | Where: Earth Fare,
2110 E. County Line Road. | Info: Visit chefwendell.com.
The Nutcracker • Beech Grove High School &
The Dance Refinery present Tchaikovsky’s The
Nutcracker. | When: Dec. 20, 7 p.m. and Dec.
21, 2 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove High School,
Mike McMorrow Auditorium. | Cost: $10 at the
door. | Info: Call the Dance Refinery, (317) 8811905.
Teen 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament • Teens
ages 13-19 can play in a tournament. Players
must sign up as a team of up to four or as individuals to be assigned to a team. Prizes and
championship shirts will be awarded to the
winning team. | When: Dec. 20. Games begin
at 1 p.m. | Where: Baxter YMCA, 7900 Shelby
St., Indianapolis. | Cost: $20 for members, $35
for non-members. | Info: Call (317) 881-9347 to
register.
Vintage Movie Night presents: The Great
Rupert • In this holiday classic a little squirrel
named Rupert, with lots of charm and character, helps out a New York family that are down
on their luck at Christmas time. Rupert lives in
the attic rafters of a building where the family
has just moved in and becomes their guardian
angel. (87 min). | When: Dec. 20, 7 p.m. | Where:
The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. | Cost: $5 at the door. |
Info: Call (317) 327-7135 or visit gpacarts.org.
Toastmasters • Vineyard Toastmasters in
Perry Township helps improve individual communication skills and corporate presentations.
Toastmaster members learn and demonstrate
communication skills in a positive learning environment. See how you can develop your listening skills; enabling you ace that interview
or unexpected questions. | When: Every Mon-
day evening, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Where: Perry
Township Trustee Office, 4925 Shelby St. | Info:
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Pictures with Santa • Children of all ages and
families can have their pictures taken with
Santa and meet some of Santa’s friends during
this event sponsored by the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce. | When: Dec. 20,
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Where: Franklin Road Branch,
5550 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis. | Info: (317)
275-4380.
Family Film Fest – Frozen • Join for family
films each month. After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna
teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer
named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven
to break the icy spell. | When: Dec. 18, 6 p.m.
| Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S.
Meridian St. | Info: Call (317) 885-5036 or visit
greenwoodlibrary.us.
Try It Tuesday: Cuponk Tournament • What
exactly is CUPONK? The object: sink your ball
into a cup and light it up. Miss the shot and
your friends get a chance to one-up you.
Snacks included in this teen program. | When:
Dec. 23, 3:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public
Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: Call (317)
885-5036 or visit greenwoodlibrary.us.
MUSIC
Joyful Sound • Come hear this advanced
community hand bell choir based out of Indianapolis, sponsored by the Franklin County
Arts Council. | When: Dec. 19, 7 p.m. | Where:
First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St., Greenwood. | Info: Visit joyfulsound.info.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
…An enjoyable ending to the series
run into Lancelot, who has other plans for the
magical grid. The gang soon finds themselves
ove ‘em or hate ‘em, some of the most racing against the clock as they chase down
original and creative films to come out Lancelot before time runs out. If they don't
get to Lancelot in time and reverse the decay
within the last several years have
that is taking over magical stone,
been the Night at The Museum films.
the wax figures will never come to
They were able to combine significant
life again.
historical figures in a way that was
If you enjoyed the first two films,
fun and exciting and something the
you’re going to like this one as well.
entire family could enjoy. While most
The story is much more detailed
films aren’t good enough to generate
and covers more ground as it ties
or sustain sufficient interest to even
up loose ends from the first two
warrant one film, the Night at The
films. While the old, beloved charMuseum films have been able to keep
acters are brought back, there are
the story fresh and new in both of the
Adam Staten
some new useless characters introprevious two films. The series of wax
MOVIE REVIEW
duced here without much effect.
museum figures that come to live at
The story is short, sweet, and wraps
night wraps up with the third and
up way too nicely as the characters
final film, Night at the Museum:
fix their problem entirely too easily.
Secret of the Tomb.
While the story is not a strong
This time around we meet the
as
the prior two films, the laughs
every-guy night guardsmen, Larry
and gags come at you fast and fu(Ben Stiller), and our favorite fariously. A lot of the jokes land and
mous wax friends as they put on a
a fair amount of the jokes fall flat.
show for the museum’s grand reBen Stiller plays the straight man
opening. Unfortunately, things do
as well as anyone. Rebel Wilson, a
not go according to plan. The maginew
addition,
does not add much to the film.
cal stone grid that allows the museum exhibits
Night
at
the
Museum: Secret of the Tomb is
to come to life is decaying.
In order to find a solution to the problem, an enjoyable and sweet way to wrap this fun
the gang heads across the pond to London to and enchanting series. 3 out of 5.
L
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get some answers. After they arrive, the guys
Adam Staten lives in Perry Township and is a movie buff. Staten graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a degree in
Communication Studies.
ART
SALI Super Sale • The Southside Art League’s
December show is the third annual SALI Super
Sale. Member artists will exhibit original artworks with a variety of styles, subjects, media
and prices including original unframed art,
jewelry and greeting cards. | When: Now - Dec.
20. Exhibition hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Where: SALI Off Broadway Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. |
Info: Call (317) 882-5562.
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Holidays!
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Blue Christmas Service • St. John’s United
Church of Christ will host a service for those
experiencing illness, unemployment, grief or
loneliness. | When: Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m. | Where:
Southwest corner of Southport Road and U.S.
31 S. | Info: Call (317) 881-2353.
Blue Christmas • A service of solace or the
Longest Night is a prayer service that remembers the names of the loss you experienced. |
When: Dec. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. | Where: Benedict
Inn Retreat & Conference, 1402 Southern Ave.,
Beech Grove. | Info: Visit bennedictinn.org.
Christmas Music Sunday • St. John’s United
Church of Christ will host a worship service
featuring carols, Joyful Noise Handbells, and
the Sanctuary Choir. Childcare is provided. |
When: Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. | Where: Southwest
corner of Southport Road and U.S. 31 S. | Info:
Call (317) 881-2353.
Christmas Eve Worship • St. John’s United
Church of Christ will have family worship service, a communion and candlelight service. |
When: Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. worship and 11 p.m.
communion and candlelight. | Where: Southwest corner of Southport Road and U.S. 31 S. |
Info: Call (317) 881-2353.
AROUND TOWN
'The Incredible Reindeer'
holiday program
Beech Grove fifth graders performed "The
Incredible
Reindeer"
holiday program for
the student body on
Dec. 8 in the afternoon and in the evening for their parents
and friends. The evening performance was
videotaped by On the
Spot Productions. If interested in purchasing
a DVD or Blu-ray of the
program, contact the
South Grove office. Performers in "The Incredible
Reindeer" included: the Singing Bees, Colin Keenan,
Keith Cox, Emma Pitz, Shyanne Thompson, and Mrs.
Addie Alkire. Pictured is Ava Carmin, a fifth grader
at South Grove Intermediate School in Beech Grove.
Mrs. Addie Alkire, her music teacher at South Grove,
said that "Ava loves to sing!"
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WHERE WE DINE
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AROUND TOWN
Patrice Hardy, director of
admissions and marketing
at Forest Creek Village
Where do you like to
dine? I love Cheddar's.
What do you like to eat
there? I love their lasagna.
It is amazing. The food is
very nice.
What do you like about
this place? It is serene and very calm. It is laid
back, and yet elegant. You can wear business attire
or dress casual. It doesn't matter.
Cheddar’s is located at 5221 Noggle Way,
Indianapolis. The phone number is (317) 807-0248.
Ziggy’s offers you wings, great food and fun.
BEHIND BARS
Ziggy’s Bar & Grill
The scoop: Ziggy’s Bar and Grill opened Aug.
1, replacing Bailey’s at Bluff on the west end of
the shopping plaza at West Southport Road and
Bluff Road, offering the neighborhood a great
place to eat, have a drink with friends, and enjoy
a fun evening. In addition to a great selection of
appetizers, Ziggy’s offers burgers, pizza, steaks,
salads, and wraps. Dine in or carry out. During the
Sunday games, dine-in and enjoy quarter wings,
both traditional and boneless. The buffalo chicken
wrap is getting rave reviews from patrons. Evening
fun includes Texas Hold ‘Em Saturday, Sunday,
Monday and Thursday; pool tournament on
Tuesday, free pool Monday and Wednesday, dart
league games on Thursday and live music on Friday
and Saturday.
Candy Cane Margarita
Bartender: Amanda Smith
Location: The Gaslight
Inn, 2280 S. Meridian St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46225.
(317) 782-1250
Ingredients and
directions: In a blender,
add ice, 1.5 oz. pina colada
mix, 1.5 oz. strawberry mix,
and .5 oz. triple sec tequila.
Coat the rim of a margarita
glass with crushed candy cane and pour drink into
glass. Garnish with a candy cane.
Southport Junior Dance Team performs for Pacer fans
The Southport Junior Dance Team recently showed Pacer fans some dance moves as they performed their
girl power routine, “Who Run the World – GIRLS”! (Beyonce). The team consists of 15 girls in grades six
through eight who excel on the dance floor and in the classroom. This is the second year for the dance team.
These ladies are coached by Heather Parker and Kayla Meyer. Pictured from left back, Hlawn Ci Tial, Katie
Underwood, Coach Parker, Biak Rem, Marsela Riddle, Taylor Jackson, Makenzie Lukas, Elizabeth Kaufman,
Annalia Wagner, Aliyah Wright, Coach Kayla; front, Cami Smith, Halie Lunsford, Modaka Vang, Madison
Snyder, Destiny Mulry, Abagale Dunn.
Type of food: American.
Specialties: Ziggy’s Wings, the various pizzas,
Ziggy’s Works Nachos, Mini Ziggy Sliders, and
Ziggy’s Club.
Recommendation: The Barbeque Pizza
Hours: Opens at 11 a.m. daily. Family-friendly
dining until 9 p.m.
Location: 1350 W. Southport Rd., Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 865-3900
Photos by Brian Ruckle
AROUND TOWN
Southport’s Brookshire part
of Butler Ballet’s 'The Nutcracker'
Southport Middle School student, Julia Brookshire, was part
of Bulter Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this past week.
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Burkhart choir to be featured on B105.7
Burkhart Elementary School’s All That Jazz group won the B105.7 Christmas Choir Competition. As the
winning elementary choir, they won $2,500. They will be featured in special half hour program to air on Dec.
24 and 25 on B105.7. Mrs. Sandy Rogers, HB music teachers, directs the choir.
Perry HS hosts Best Buddies Ball
The Perry Meridian
High School Best Buddies Chapter hosted
the Best Buddies Indiana 2nd Annual Friendship Ball. There were
approximately 600 attendees from more
than 36 middle schools,
high schools and colleges at the event. The
night was spent with
friends dancing, eating
and enjoying company.
All in attendance donated canned food items to Gleaners Food Bank which filled two 55 gallon drums. Pictured from left back,
Melissa Russell and Kylie Knoblett; front, Raylin Harris, Emma Jellison, Donte’ Millbrook and Elijah Huff.
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NEW YEAR, NEW HOME
Thinking of buying a home in 2015? Have questions about mortgages, and the home buying process?
January 10th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Joanna Sharp of Stonegate Mortgage and Dawn
Whalen of RE/MAX Select will be presenting a free, no obligation seminar answering all of your
questions. Seating is limited to the first 20 people, so please RSVP to [email protected] or
317-459-5182
Joanna Sharp, Mortgage Advisor
NMLS# 132031
Dawn Whalen, Broker
Lic# RB14040374
Seminar Location:
Beech Grove Public Library
1102 Main St.
Beech Grove, In 46107
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Resolve to remove your criminal history in the New Year
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For The Southside Times by Dave Byers,
(Holwager, Byers and Caughey)
2015 should be the year that stubborn criminal conviction is eliminated from your record.
Recent changes in Indiana law allows for individuals to get rid of their criminal records and
be treated as if they were never convicted of
the offense. Convictions have a wide array of
consequences on one’s life ranging from limiting job opportunities to eliminating your civil
rights, including the right to vote, serve as a juror, act as guardian, and possess a firearm. This
process is known as an expungement and can
allow individuals to finally remove the stigma
of being convicted of a crime.
In 2013, the new “Second Chance” law went
into effect in Indiana. The goal of this law
was to allow people to obtain more meaningful employment and to allow people to have
their civil rights restored. In a tight job market
any conviction can be hindering in your job
search. An expungement allows you to rest assured that your conviction will not be the red
flag keeping you from employment. Employers
are explicitly prohibited from denying you employment because of an expunged conviction.
Once expunged, you can honestly put on applications that you have never been convicted
of the crime.
Many individuals do not realize the lingering consequences of their convictions until it
is too late. A conviction for drunk driving not
only raises your insurance rates, but also can
hamper one’s ability to get a commercial license. A felony conviction stops you from possessing a firearm and prevents you from teach-
ing the art of hunting to your children and
grandchildren. A felony conviction also prevents you from being a guardian or the personal representative of the estate of a loved one.
These are only a few examples, but undoubtedly the effect of a conviction is harsh and lingering. The only means available to remedy
these effects is to pursue an expungement.
The law does require a waiting period. For
individuals arrested for a crime that was subsequently dismissed, you must wait one year
from the date of arrest to file. For those convicted of a misdemeanor offense you must
wait one year from the date of conviction to
file. Examples of misdemeanor convictions
are operating while intoxicated, possession of
marijuana, public intoxication, and shoplifting. For those convicted of felony offenses, the
waiting period is typically eight years from the
date of conviction.
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Don’t let that conviction be the lump of coal
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IN OUR SCHOOLS
BEECH GROVE
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
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Middle School students celebrated
at 'Start Smart' breakfast
Beech Grove Middle School held its semi-annual Smart Start Breakfast in December. The Smart
Start Breakfast is made up of students who exemplify the positive characteristics of Beech Grove
Middle School and who were nominated by Beech Grove Middle School staff. Each student
received a certificate with the signature of Mr. Gearhart and the staff member who nominated
him/her, a placemat with positive adjectives submitted from our staff describing the student and a
T-Shirt with a hornet made up of the words Beech Grove. Middle School Teacher,Mrs. Kathy Keller,
coordinated the event. Students celebrated at the breakfast include: Alex Lagle, Alexia Hernandez,
Alexis Byrd, Amy Dilley, Ana Ramirez, Ashlea Gerhing, Ashlie Rice, Ben Gearlds, Caitlyn Patrick,
Cameron Hester, Collin Eckstein, Dallas Culpepper, Diane Tucker, Emily Frye, Erica Redman, Garrett
Delk, Gavin Hess, Hannah Chandler, Haven Price,Isabelle Challis, Jordan Brickley, Jordan Smith,
Kaitlynn Harrell, Kaliana Duncan, Karina Almazan, Kayley Capps, Kelcey Williams, Keyon Johnson,
Jr., Kinzley Thompson, Kyle Aping, Lilli Ferguson, Lindsay Liddle, Linzee Glover, Litzy Lopez, Logan
Boyce, Noah Cleary, Olivia Marschke, Riley Judd, Robbbie'On McColley, Samantha Gross, Sara Hale,
Seth McCollom, Seth Rumler, Sierra Hodges, Spencer Chapman, Tony Hines, Trent Eckstein, Wendy
Flores, and Yara Rodriguez.
Principal of Bunker Hill Mrs. Wessel Burke.
Franklin Township schools
participate in an Hour of Code
For The Southside Times
Dec. 8-12 was internationally known as
the “Hour of Code.” A global campaign to
increase awareness for computer science
and make the art of coding less intimidating. Celebrities, athletes, and even President Obama actively promoted and participated in the event. Locally, Franklin
Township School Corporation had several
staff, students, and administrators participate. The event was promoted in computer
labs, classroom settings, libraries, and even
encouraged at home. Students learned basic block coding creating snowflakes with
Elsa and Anna. Middle and high school
students explored learning javascript
and basic app creation. Nadine Gilkison,
Franklin Township’s Technology Integration Specialist stated, “The art of critical
thinking and problem solving are key factors when learning to code, but making it
engaging for students hooks them to want
more.” Franklin Township may have some
future coders in the making.
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Center Grove's Strategic Planning 2.0
(SP2.0) process has reached the halfway point.
With this milestone comes the second CG100
meeting. All White River Township residents
are welcome to join.
The second CG100 meeting will be held
Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Center Grove High
School Auditorium. Everyone who plans to attend should RSVP.
The SP2.0 committee spent the last three
months reviewing the input from the first
CG100 and crafting goal ideas for the school
district. At the January meeting, the CG100
will review and rate those draft goals. That
feedback will be used by the SP2.0 to finalize
goals for the school corporation.
To learn more about the CG100 and see
survey results from the first meeting, go to
centergrove.k12.in.us/CG100.
Center Grove Technology Center
nearing completion
A $1.5 million addition to the former
Transportation building, located behind Center Grove High School near the football field
is nearly complete. The 8,000 square foot addition will become the new home of the Center Grove Technology Department.
The design is an innovative, yet still cost-effective, efficient use of an existing space. The
relocation of the Technology staff will free up
three classrooms at CGHS.
"We're excited to have all of our staff in
place, instead of scattered between buildings,"
said Jason Taylor, Center Grove Schools chief
technology officer. "Being in one centralized
location will certainly improve efficiency and
response for the buildings and classrooms
throughout the district." The 20 staff members are currently split between the Education
Service Center and CGHS.
The new location includes a space where
professional development and other training
will be held. It will also have a much-needed
loading dock and secure storage for the department. Servers will remain at ESC where
they are housed in a temperature-controlled
area with redundant power.
This project is being funded by a general obligation bond through the Capital Projects Fund. The architecture firm is Lancer and
Beebe.
An open house at the facility is being
planned for February.
Calendar of District Events
Dec. 22-Jan. 5
All day................ No School - Winter Break
January
12
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16
19
30
7:00 p.m............. CGCSC Board of School Trustees Meeting, Education Service Center
6:30 p.m............. CG100 Meeting, CGHS Auditorium
7:00 p.m............. Center Grove Night at the Pacers, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
All day................ No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
7:00 p.m............. Purduettes Performance, CGHS Auditorium
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PERRY TOWNSHIP
CENTER GROVE
RSVP for the next
CG100 on Jan. 13
Ronda Yoder uses technology to
facilitate learning in Perry Township
Ronda (Arndt) Yoder serves as the Technology Team Leader in Perry Township Schools.
Her department handles all of the district’s
technology, from installations to fixing broken equipment.
She began her career in the district in 2002
as a Building Technician at Homecroft Elementary School. After that, her experience
includes working as a dispatch technician and
manning the district’s busy HelpDesk.
Ronda graduated from Concord High
School in Elkhart, Ind. and earned her Bachelor’s Degree at University of Indianapolis. Her
experience with technology is “self-taught.”
She has always been an early adopter of technology. Since she was a child, Ronda has enjoyed figuring out how things work and has
always been able to work with technology
without getting frustrated. In fact, when she
was in elementary school, one of her favorite
Christmas presents was a manual typewriter!
Her family resides in Perry Township. She
has three children, Dan (IU student), Emma
(SHS student) and Nathan (HE student). Her
husband, Steve, is the Percussion Director at
Lawrence Central High School. He is also the
Coordinator for the Pacer Drum Line. When
they are not at work or school, they enjoy traveling to anywhere on the beach! Her “teams”
are the Pacers, Colts and Notre Dame. As
avid race fans, Ronda and Steve go to the Daytona 500 every year and are motorcycle enthusiasts! They were high school sweethearts
at Concord.
“I love gadgets and any kind of mobile de-
Submitted Photo
From left, Steve Yoder, Emma Arndt, Dan Arndt,
Ronda Yoder, (front) Nathan Arndt.
vice! One of the best things about technology is the ability to have thousands of books
at your fingertips. I read a lot. I also have a
goal to automate our home—the thermostats,
lights, locks and music!
At work, my best day is when we can make
a staff member happy. The technology in the
district is meant to facilitate learning in the
classroom, not cause frustration. We want to
do whatever we can to help." Ronda Yoder.
SOUTHSIDE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
Three Roncalli softball players sign letters of intent
Megan Choinacky, a Roncalli High School
senior, has signed to play softball at Ohio State
University under the direction of Coach Kelly
Schoenly. Choinacky, a four-year varsity player,
holds the Rebel school record with 50 RBIs in a
season in 2013. She was also named first team
All-County and first team All-District in 2013.
During her time on the team, she guided the
softball team to two sectional championships,
one regional championship and a county title.
She plans to study pharmacy while at Ohio State.
She is the daughter of David and Tina Choinacky.
Maddie Mulinaro, a Roncalli High School senior,
has signed to play softball at Marian University
under the direction of coach Scott Fleming. Mulinaro, a four-year letter winner, helped guide the Rebel
softball team to two sectional championships, one regional championship and a county title. She is the
daughter of Joe and Lori Mulinaro. Cat Yanis, a Roncalli High School senior, has signed to play softball at
Aurora University under the direction of coach Mike McKenzie. Yanis was also on the Rebel team that won
two sectional championships, one regional championship and a county title. She plans on being a predental student at Aurora University. She is the daughter of Jeff and Aimee Yanis. Pictured from left, Maddie
Mulinaro, Megan Choinacky and Cat Yanis.
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HEALTH
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The Immune system, the flu and you
load up on sugarplums this holiday season, be
aware what research and sources galore have
discovered about your old friend sugar:
ummer! According to the CDC, “This year’s
• Sugar of any kind suppresses immunity for
flu shots may be less effective.”
four to six hours.
You are the architect of your health, no
• Sugar has a dreadful impact on the building
one else. You were beautifully created to express
blocks of our immune systems.
perfect health. However, if you allow
• Sugar reduces the ability of white
Dr. Poppin’ Fresh, Dr. Tony the Tiger,
blood cells to kill germs by up 40
and Dr. Papa John to be your nutripercent.
tionist, good luck! Better make time
• Sugar destroys the germ-killing
for holiday sickness. Although when
ability of white blood cells for up to
you allow nature to nurture your imfive hours after ingestion.
mune system your chances will im• Sugar interferes with the transport
prove.
of vitamin C, an important nutrient
Did you know the excessive sugary
for all facets of immune function.
goodies you devour from October till
The immune-suppressing effect of
January routinely shuts down your
Chef Wendell Fowler sugar starts less than 30 minutes after
immune system leaving you defenseNUTRITIONIST
ingestion and may last for five hours.
less to invading virus and bacteria?
In contrast, the ingestion of complex
Less sleep, cocktails and extra stress
carbohydrates has no effect on the immune sysduring the holidays also weakens your immune
tem. Now, let’s positively focus on foods, beversystem during flu and colds season. Smell what
ages and supplements that Super-Charge your
I’m cookin’?
temples immune system:
Plus, when winter’s sun is lower on the hori• Plenty of raw fresh vegetables, greens,
zon our intelligent bodies aren’t able to absorb
fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
enough sun-power to synthesize vitamin D –
• Kombucha-fermented beverage loaded
the sunshine vitamin that feeds your immune
with billions of probiotics that feed your
system.
immune system. Probiotics feed the immune
It doesn’t take Einstein to figure out why we
system with good bacteria. Avoid candied
all get sick this time of the year. If you’ve been
yogurts with added sugar listed with the
eating extra sugar since Halloween and plan to
B
NUTRITION
ingredients.
•Oscillococcinum-(OSILIO-CASEENUM)
homeopathic medicine-at first signs.
•Colloidal Silver-Bio-active tincture (less is
more, so don’t overdo this one) stimulates
and boosts the immune system; kills bacteria,
viruses and fungi; and consequently fights off
infections.
•Multi-vitamin (Food-based).
•Citrus is loaded with Vitamin C.
•Ginger eases queasy tummies and has
a warming effect on the body and helps
circulation problems. Ginger is also antiinflammatory.
•Astragalus tincture helps boost white blood
cell fighting properties.
•Cayenne warms you and stimulates your
immune system.
•Zinc is excellent immune system food.
•Avoid sweetened, caffeinated beverages and
read your labels. (Dr. Sears, Seventy Six Ways
Sugar Can Ruin Your Health).
Be happy and healthy this holiday season and
participate in proactively maintaining a rockin’
immune system.
Chef Wendell Fowler is a nutritionist and motivational presenter.
Contact him at [email protected].
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Holiday treats to impress
RECIPE
For The Southside Times by Family Features
When planning a holiday
menu, two of the most important elements to consider
are cocktails and dessert, of
course. Consider a twist on
two seasonal staples: eggnog
and pie. With a little extra effort, and a pinch of pizzazz,
these holiday treats go from
mainstream to memorable.
A prominent ingredient in
both recipes, raw eggs are safe
to use thanks to Safest Choice Pasteurized
Eggs. Undergoing an all-natural warm water
pasteurization process, the risk of salmonella
is eliminated inside the shell, making the eggs
the ideal choice for raw and gently cooked
consumption.
Elevate your eggnog
Classic eggnog receives a makeover in the
delightfully indulgent Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog cocktail. With the sweetness of apple pie
filling and the smooth taste of homemade
eggnog, the addition of dark spiced rum creates a rich, full-bodied flavor for a satisfying
adult dessert drink. For younger guests, simply omit the rum for a sophisticated, yet fun,
alternative to the average “kiddy drink.”
Oh my, what a pie
A holiday showstopper, treat your guests
to Chocolate Peppermint Pie. Featuring a
blend of white and semisweet or dark chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candy and
whipped cream, the flavors and textures harmoniously combine to create a truly decadent
dessert. Use a knife to make decorative chocolate swirls on the pie’s top layer, and you have
your very own masterpiece.
During the holidays, and all year round,
look for the red circle “P” on the shell to ensure you are making the Safest Choice every
time. Remember, pasteurized equals peace of
mind.
For more recipes for all seasons and occasions, visit safeeggs.com.
Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog
Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 half-cup servings
In blender container, combine eggs and apple pie filling. Blend on high speed until very
smooth, scraping container as needed. Add
milk and apple pie spice. Blend on high speed
until smooth.
Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and
1/2 teaspoon caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional
apple pie spice, if desired.
Note: If desired, 3/4 to 1
cup dark spiced rum can be
stirred into mixture after final
blending.
Chocolate Peppermint Pie
Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 15 minutes
Freeze time: 6-8 hours or overnight
Servings: 10-12
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 Safest Choice Pasteurized Eggs
1 cup white chocolate chips,
melted and cooled
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
(about 20 candy rounds)
1 (9-inch) pie crust
1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate
chips, melted and cooled slightly
Place cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on
low speed to combine. Increase speed to high;
beat until smooth, scraping bowl as necessary.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
Remove 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture;
set aside. Add white chocolate to remaining
mixture; beat on medium to combine. Fold
in whipped cream. Gently stir in peppermint.
Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir semisweet chocolate into
reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture. Remove pie from refrigerator. Slowly pour chocolate mixture over pie. Spread to cover pie, or
use knife to swirl chocolate. Freeze, covered,
about 6 hours or until firm.
Note: Baked pastry crust or crumb crust
such as chocolate or graham cracker may be
used.
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4 Safest Choice Pasteurized Eggs
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon apple or pumpkin pie spice
10 tablespoons whipped cream
5 teaspoons caramel ice cream
topping, divided
• Apple or pumpkin pie spice
(optional topping)
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Compose vs. comprise
The trick to these two words is not so much
in differentiating their meaning, but in knowing how to use each of them in a sentence.
Question: "Dear Grammar Guy, I debate
Here's what you need to know:
with myself constantly about
• "Comprise" should fall between
whether or not I am using 'comthe
whole and the parts, with the
pose' and 'comprise' correctly.
whole coming first. (ex. "America
Are they synonyms that can be
comprises 50 states and several terused interchangeably, or should
ritories.")
I only be using one in certain circumstances? Your help is much
• Avoid using "of" after "comappreciated."
prise" (even though, yes, it is techAnswer: This is a tough one, benically standard English).
cause they are so similar. Fortunate• "Compose" should follow the
ly, there are guidelines that should
parts and lead into the whole. (ex.
Jordan Fischer
help you out of this pickle.
GRAMMAR GUY
"Two dozen apples compose today's
"Compose" and "comprise" are
harvest at the orchard.")
both used to talk about the parts
There is some disagreement about whether
that make up a whole. The former means "to "composed of" is proper English. After concome together to form or make (something)," sulting several sources, I'm going to take this
and the latter means "to be made up of (some- stand: You may use "composed of." However,
thing)" or "to include or consist of (some- when you do so it creates a passive constructhing)." Pay attention to the preposition "of" tion that functions the same as "comprise,"
included in both definitions of "comprise" – it and should thus follow the whole and lead into
will be important later.
the parts, like so: "America is composed of 50
Merriam-Webster notes that "comprise" states and several territories."
and "compose" have been used synonymously
Whew, complicated! Isn't grammar fun,
since the late 18th century – though not with- though?
out complaints. "You should be aware," it says,
"that if you use ['comprise' and 'compose' synJordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for The Southside
onymously] you may be subject to criticism Times. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfor doing so."
[email protected].
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TAP present recommendations for development
on the Southside along Madison Avenue
idates everything we’ve been doing here.”
The panel presented strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats that could come to
By Nicole Davis
redevelopment of the area. Weaknesses inWhat are the positives of Perry Towncluded the number of properties on the corship? Good schools, a growing population,
ridor that are vacant or underutilized, lack
local destination businesses, committed volof park or community gathering space, lack
unteers, diversity, safe
of restaurants, lack of
neighborhoods and a
sidewalks and complacommunity character/
cency.
Opportunities
neighborhood feel were
which could help develjust a few of the Southopment were said to be
side’s strengths menthe potential of the Red
tioned in a presentation
Line mass transit comto the community on
ing down the road, the
Dec. 11.
Photo by Nicole Davis
“Positively Perry” moniThe Greater SouthMembers of the Urban Land Institute’s TAP present ker, and grants and othside Business Alliance recommendations for development along Madier funding which have
sponsored a project to son Avenue at a meeting at Resurrection Lutheran
not yet been tapped.
bring in experts repre- Church on Dec. 11.
Threats to this developsenting the Urban Land
ment could be volunteer fatigue, competing
Institute for an all-day Technical Assistance
communities and threat of decay. They will
Panel (TAP) on Dec. 11, meeting at Resurrecprovide a full report at a later date.
tion Lutheran Church. The panel toured the
“The Urban Land Institute folks, were realstudy area, corridors along Madison Avenue
ly impressed with a lot of the positives going
from Thompson Road to Stop 11 Road.
on...” Said Joan Miller, president of the GSBA,
“I think it was a great day,” said Duane Lanat the council meeting, “With a little work,
greck as he spoke on behalf of the Southport
they can see prosperity down the road.”
Redevelopment Commission at the Dec. 15
For more information on the GSBA, visit
Southport City Council meeting. "It was very
gsba.web or on ULI, visit uli.org.
positive. There was very little negative... It val-
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Championship winner: ___ Lendl
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18. Indiana excursion
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25. Shakespeare's "___ Andronicus"
28. Element #10 in a Roncalli HS
science class
29. Greenwood United Methodist
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31. PetSmart obedience school
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34. Local car czar
35. In ___ straits
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37. Montana Grill name
38. Go like heck on I-65
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CHESTER'S CORNER
Note* This column was by Jim due to Chester’s
absence.
Chester, the ventriloquist dummy, and Jim's puppy, Clifford.
retired judge, named Oliver Wendell Hangem,
was in town. So Chester asked Cousin Oliver
to preside. I volunteered to prosecute and my
wife offered herself as a character witness for
Clifford.
It was a “bench trail” meaning there was no
jury. The judge decides guilt or innocence. It
didn’t take long.
I read the charge and was the only witness
for the prosecution. I saw a chewed up shoe
next to where Clifford was standing.
Chester, acting as Clifford’s attorney, cross
examined me. He seemed to lose his place and
got very nervous. Then he called my wife who
tearfully pled for mercy for Clifford (when she
weeps, she is very moving). He tried to use his
“dog whispering” skills to “channel” Clifford’s
thoughts but the judge ruled him out of order.
In my closing argument I said this was an
“open and shut” case. Puppies chew; he is the
only puppy in the house. Who else would do
it but him?
In his closing argument Chester (also weeping) cried that I was a mean old man and
couldn’t be trusted.
Judge Hangem reached his decision. He declared Clifford “not guilty” but ordered Chester into custody for 30 days. Chester protested
and asked why to which the judge answered,
“For misfeasance, malfeasance, and non-feasance as an attorney.”
Photo by Nicole Davis
Were you born that way?
DEVOTIONAL
By Paul Kirby
"For scarcely for a righteous man will one die:
yet peradventure for a good man some would
even dare to die. But God commendeth his love
toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us." ~ Romans 5:7-8
These two verses dispels any doubt that God
does love sinners. He does love us because He
created us and He did that as an act of love.
God had so much love to give so He created us
to exist in His likeness and His image so that
He would have a creature that could fellowship with Him on a par equal to Him.
Have you ever wondered what it was that
Adam and God talked about during their daily
walks together? I have. I have wondered what
it would be that the God of all things that exists would have to say to this creature that He
has made. We could speculate here but I have
found that to be futile.
What I do know is that God loved Adam
with a love He would give up heaven to maintain. I know this because that is just what He
did. Adam sinned and because of him we all
are born in sin. It is not that we have any personal sin the moment we are born, otherwise
the infant who died at birth or early on in life
would spend eternity in hell separated from
God. I don't believe they are. But, we are all
born with the sinful nature of Adam which
means that given the opportunity to sin, we
will. We cannot help ourselves; we are born
that way.
One might ask then, "if we are born that
way and we cannot help ourselves, where's
the personal accountability for sin?" Much indeed, because even though I am born with the
nature of Adam, God has given me and all of
mankind (including you) a choice. We have
the choice to either live in the likeness and image of Adam or the likeness and image of God.
AROUND TOWN
Ave Maria Guild presented with
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President Pat Ruth presented Sister Rebecca
Fitterer with checks of $4,800 and $500 to the
Capital Campaign to benefit St. Paul Hermitage on
Dec. 9 at the Ave Maria Guild Christmas luncheon
and meeting. Sister Rebecca and other Sisters of
St. Benedict, who work at St. Paul's, joined the
Guild members in their Christmas celebration
luncheon. The first meeting in 2015 will be March
10 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact
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Clifford Allen: Crime Dog?
By James D. Allen
Dear Readers:
As you know my wife and I recently received a mini “Golden Doodle” into our home.
His full name is “Clifford Yankee Doodle” but
we call him “our baby” which would make him
Clifford Allen.
Alas he appears to be a juvenile delinquent!
I caught him chewing on a shoe!
He stood there and tried to look innocent.
My wife scolded him and said “Bad dog! Bad
dog!”
But then Chester showed up and argued
that we were being unfair. I asked him what
would be fair. He answered that Clifford at
least deserved a trial. A trial for a dog – what
is this world coming to? Chester’s Cousin, a
BMW, the German car maker, has announced it
will start producing personal submarines for sale
to the general public. When asked what slogan
they will use to sell the devices a company
spokesperson said, “We’ll tell people they can
now buy the ULTIMATE DIVING MACHINE!”
Chester is a ventriloquist dummy who visits Edgewood United
Methodist Church in Perry Township on special Sunday services. Pastor Jim Allen and Chester enjoy joking back and forth
to drive home a serious message at church.
Holiday Mass Schedule
December 24 – Christmas Eve
It has been that way from the beginning and it
remains that way now. If I live in the image of
Adam, I will sin and there is no doubt about
that. But, if I come to God and seek His face
and turn from my wicked ways, God has a way
for me to live and He will enlighten me to see
it and enable me to walk in it.
While mankind was yet deep in sin, Christ
came and died for him so that he could come
to the Father with the confidence that God
would show him a better way to live. I, and
countless others have found that way. In the
eighth chapter of Romans this is made very
clear. God expects us to live a life of holy dedication to Him and not a life of silly selfishness.
Christ did not die for the righteous, He died
for the sinner.
My prayer is that God will show you the
way which or who is a Person, Jesus Christ.
God bless and go and have a great day.
Paul A. Kirby is the pastor at the Church of God
at 3939 S. Emerson Ave.
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Musical Prelude, 6:30pm
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Musical Prelude, 10pm
December 25 – Christmas Day
Morning Mass, 10am
Sacred Sing-A-Long, 9:30am
New Year’s Mass
December 31, 5:30pm
January 1, 10am
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church
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Christmas Eve Masses: 4:30pm & 10pm
Christmas Morning Mass: 10am
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Lighthouse Baptist Church
Greenwood Christian Church
Christ Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
186 Royal Road
Beech Grove, IN
Ph: 317-784-8566
Pastor: Lawrence Cook
Sunday: 10:30am & 6pm
Wednesday: 7pm
BAPTIST
Crossroads Baptist Church
1120 S Arlington Ave., Indpls, IN 46203
Ph: 317-357-2971
Pastor: Guy Solarek
Sunday Services: 10am, 11am & 6pm
Wednesday Service: 7pm
Weds Kids Patch Club & Youth: 6:45pm
www.crossroadsbaptistindy.com
Faith Baptist Church
1640 Fry Road; Greenwood, IN
Pastor: Steve Maxie
Sunday: 10:30am
Sunday School: 9:45am; Wed: 7pm
“Proclaiming The Historic Baptist Faith
With Conservative Worship”
LOVE
First Baptist Church
of Beech Grove
5521 Churchman Ave.; Indpls, IN
[email protected]
Sunday: 9:30am & SS: 10:50am
Wednesday Service: 7-8pm
Childcare & programs for all ages available for all
scheduled services. Join Us!
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Historic Grace Baptist Church
“Since 1927”
1907 E. Woodlawn Ave 46203
Ph: 317-638-3143 or 536-8655
Pastor: Rick J. Stone
Sunday: 10:30am & 6pm
Sunday School: 9:30am
6950 E. Raymond Street
Indpls, IN; Ph: 317-359-4275
Sun: 11am & 6pm; Weds Study: 7pm
Thursdays Youth Meeting: 6:30pm
Pastor: Dan Tidd
Ladies’ & Men’s meetings (call for times)
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2905 So Carson Avenue, Indianapolis
Ph: 317-783-3158
Rev. William M. Williams
Sacramental Minister Rev. John Beitans
Saturday Anticipation Mass: 4:30pm
Sunday Worship: 11am
“A Small Parish with a big WELCOME!”
Holy Name of Jesus
2045 Averitt; Greenwood, IN
Ph: 317-881-9336
Minister: Matt Giebler
Sat Worship: 6pm
Sun Worship: 9:30, 11am
Sun School Times: 8, 9:30 & 11am
Mount Pleasant
Christian Church
381 N. Bluff Road; Greenwood, IN
www.mpcc.info
Worship Sat: 6pm ASL Available
Sunday: 9 & 10:45am
10:45am Video Venue
at Student Ministries
Senior Pastor: Chris Philbeck
Southport Heights
Christian Church
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Madison Avenue Church of Christ
Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church
8224 Madison Avenue
Ph: 317-784-5454
Sunday Worship: 11am; 6pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm
Worship Times & Anticipation
CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist
7625 McFarland Road; 317-888-3204
Sunday School: 10am
Sunday Service: 10am
Wednesday Service: 4pm
Reading room hours: Tues: 11am-2pm
and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30pm
CHURCH OF GOD
Southport Baptist Church
2901 E. Banta Rd., Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-787-8236
Pastor Jeff Stratton
Reg Sun Service: 9:30-10:30am
Reg Sunday School: 10:45-11:30am
Christmas Eve Service: 6pm
Preaching on "My Sins Will be Forgiven"
The Rock Baptist Church
4855 S. Emerson Ave.
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Pastor: Steve Lawson
Interactive Children’s & Youth Ministry
Uplifting Worship; Simple Messages
Relevant to everyday life
222-1958 • www.therock-indy.org
St. Athanasius
Byzantine Catholic Church
1117 S. Blain Ave.
Indianapolis, In 46221
Ph: 317-632-4157
Sunday Worship Time (Divine
Liturgy Celebrated): 10am
Fr. Bryan Eyman
St. Jude
5353 McFarland Rd.; Indpls, IN
Ph: 317-786-4371
Fr. Stephen Banet
Sunday Worship Times: 7, 8:30, 10:30 & Noon
Anticipation Mass: Sat. 5pm
75 N. 10th Ave.
Beech Grove, IN 46107
Ph: 317-786-8522
Pastor: Paul Hartig
Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30am
Christian Education: Sunday, 9:30am
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Father William M. Williams
5901 Olive Branch Rd.
Greenwood, IN
Ph: 317-859-4673
Pastor: Fr. Vincent Lampert
Assoc. Pastor: Fr. David Marcotte
Saturday Anticipation Mass: 5:30pm
Sunday: 7, 8:45 & 11:30am
First Christian Church
of Beech Grove
LONG
SUFFERING
Sunday Bible Study: 10am
Saints Francis & Clare
Catholic Church
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
7154 S. McFarland Rd.; Indianapolis, IN 46227
Minister: Steve Ferguson
Sunday Worship Times: 10:30am
Sunday School Times: 9:00am
Deaf Ministry: James Wines 493-0414 VP
[email protected]
89 N. 17th Ave.; Beech Grove, IN
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am
6140 South Meridian Street
Ph: 317-787-9585
Pastor: Elmer Price
Sunday Worship: 10am, Sunday School: 9am
“Come Grow With Us!”
Church of God (Anderson)
3939 S. Emerson Ave.
Indianapolis, Beech Grove
Parsonage: 788-6845 or Church: 787-0467
Pastor: Paul A Kirby
Sunday Worship Times: 10:30am & 6pm
Wednesday: 7pm Youth/Adults
PRAY &
INTERCEDE
4702 S. East St. Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-786-7854
Rev. Michelle Elfers
Sunday School 8:15am all ages
Sunday Worship 9:30am
“We Welcome You”
PATIENCE
FULL GOSPEL
The Worship Center
90 South 7th Ave.; Beech Grove
Ph: 786-9802
Rev. James Archie Strong
Sunday Worship: 11am,Sunday School: 10am
Thursday: 6:30pm
www.worshipcenterindy.org
FAITHFULNESS
INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bethany Christian Church
4727 S. Sherman Dr.
Ph: 317-787-5103
Minister: Jim Clark
Sunday Worship: 10:15am
Bible Study Mon: 6:30pm & Weds: 7pm
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INDEPENDENT - NON DENOMINATIONAL
PRESBYTERIAN
Community Church
at Murphy’s Landing
Greenwood Presbyterian Church
7401 South Harding St
Ph: 317-807-0222 • www.yourccml.org
Minister: Paul Erny
Sunday School: 11am
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
Walking in the Old Paths
An outreach of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.
We invite everyone to worship with us. 5342 Elmwood
Ave., Suite E. Indianapolis in the Griffin
Buildings Across from Great Times.
For more information go to
www.walkingintheoldpaths.com
or call Scott at 317-502-1846
NAZARENE
102 West Main St.
Greenwood, IN 46142; 317-881-1259
Minister: Cheryl Montgomery
Sunday School Time: 9:30am
Free Community Meal: 3rd Monday, 6:30-8pm
READ
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Church of Greenwood
Real Church. Real People.
1477 West Main St
Greenwood, IN 46142
Ph: 317-888-6024
www.ccgonline.org
Sunday Worship: 9am & 11am
South Side Church of the Nazarene
2447 E. Thompson Rd.
Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 784-1373
Pastor Ray McCrary
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Beech Grove Bible Church
5245 Victory Drive
Indianapolis, IN
Faith Community Church
6801 South East Street
Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-787-6229
Pastor Chuck Shively
Sunday Worship: 10am-12pm
Sunday School: 11am-12pm
PEACE
REFORMED EVANGELICAL
Ph: 317-791-7260
UNITED METHODIST
KINDNESS
& GOODNESS
Southwood Baptist Church
“The End of Your Search for a Friendly Church”
501 S. 4th Ave; Beech Grove
317-786-2719; SS: 9:30am for Adults;
Youth & All Age Children Worship: 10:45am (Children’s
Church & Nursery provided); Sun PM Worship: 6:30pm;
Monthly Youth Meetings on 2nd Weds: 6:30pm;
Bible Buddies K - 6th Weds: 6:30 pm
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Faith United Church of Christ
St. John’s United
Church of Christ
7031 S. East St.
(US 31 at Southport Rd.) Indpls, IN
Rev. Ross Tyler; 881-2353
Sunday Worship Times
Contemporary Service: 9am
Traditional Service: 10:30am
Zion United Church of Christ
8916 E. Troy Ave.
Ph: 317-862-4136
Pastor: Beverly Kahle
Sunday Worship: 8:15am & 10:30am
Sunday School: 9:30am-10:15am
Sunday Worship: 10am
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Southside Seventh-Day Adventist
GATHER
TOGETHER
The Father’s House
1600 S. Franklin Road (just south of Brookville Road)
Ph: 317-358-8312
www.TheFathersHouseIndy.com
We are a multi-cultural, non-denominational Christian
church. Worship with us Sundays at 10am
Learn with us Wednesdays at 7pm
4801 Shelbyville Road; Indpls, IN
Ph: 786-7002; Pastor: Brian Yensho
Services Sat: 11am; Sabbath School: 9:30am
www.southsideadventist.org
Health Ministries, CHIP +, Beginning 1/19/14
www.chiphealth.com
SOUTHERN BAPTIST
Calvary Baptist Church
200 Sunset Blvd
Greenwood, IN 881-5743
Ernest E. James, D. Min.
Morning Worship Service: 10:30am
Sunday School: 9am
Something for All Ages
Both Hours
University Heights
United Methodist
UNITY
8814 Southeastern Ave.
Ph: 317-383-1614
4450 South Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 317-786-6474
Rev. Doug Wallace
Web: www.rosedalehillsumc.org
e-mail: [email protected]
JOY
Christ the King Church
Pastor Paul Belcher
Rosedale Hills United Methodist
4002 Otterbein Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-787-5347
Rev. Arch Hawkins
Sunday Worship: 9am & 11:05am
Sunday School: 10am
Minister: Dwight Washington
Church of Acts
525 N. Madison Avenue
Greenwood, IN
Ph: 881-1653
Rev. In Suk Peebles
Sunday School: 9am
NW Corner of intersec. of Thompson Rd.,
Gray Rd. & Shelbyville Rd.
Adult & Jr. Church Service: 10:30am
Pastor: Kurt Walker; 317-784-4856
God loves you! You are invited to
worship with us. We have a pew for
you & Nursery care
Sunday Worship Time: 9:00am
3740 S. Dearborn, Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-783-ACTS (2287)
Pastor: Bill Jenkins
Worship Sun: 10am; Wed: 7pm
Club Acts: Fridays 7-11pm
Latin Acts: Sat 7pm
www.churchofacts.org
Greenwood United Methodist
UNITED METHODIST
Center United Methodist Church
5445 Bluff Road
Ph: 784-1101
e-mail: [email protected]
Sunday Worship…
Traditional Worship: 9am
Contemporary Worship: 11:15am
Edgewood United Methodist
1820 East Epler Ave.; 784-6086
Minister: Jim Allen; We are on Facebook
Worship Services: 8:15 and 10:30am
www.edgewoodumc.com
“The Church for The Next 100 Years”
Unity of Indianapolis
Church of the Daily Word
907 N. Delaware St.; Indpls, IN 46202
Ph: 635-4066 • unityofindy.com
Rev. Bob Uhlar, Senior Minister
Rev. Carla Golden, Director Lay Ministries
Celebration Service: 10am
WESLEYAN
Greenwood Wesleyan Church
198 N Emerson Ave.
Greenwood, IN; 317-888-7563
Minister: Jim Hughes
Sunday School Time: Children's 10:30am
Southview Wesleyan Church
4700 Shelbyville Road
Indianapolis, IN; 317-783-0404
Minister: Rick Matthews
Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6pm
Sunday School Time: 9:30am
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We’re Looking for
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Expanding Ready-Mix
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Mechanics
Average Salary $18 - 22/hour
(Or more depending on work experience)
Spurlino Materials seeks experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanics
for Fleet Service of Ready-Mix Concrete Trucks.
Motivation, dependability, and knowledge of electrical and hydraulic
systems are a must!
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred, but not necessary.
Email resume to: [email protected]
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Responsible for maintaining proper
sanitation in the kitchen, submitting
weekly food order, assisting as
needed. Serves as assistant to Food
Services Supervisor. Must have
minimum of high school diploma
or GED. ServSafe certification and
cooking experience is helpful.
Apply in person.
501 N. 17th Ave.
(317) 786-2261
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MOVE INTO THE
NEW YEAR!
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RNs & LPNs
Martinsville, Mooresville,
Greenwood, Franklin,
Southside Indy
Please stop by or call…
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New Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-5223
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Container Life Cycle Management, LLC. has an opening
for a Maintenance Technician.
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading
Industrial Manufacturing Company located in Indianapolis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Follow job specific Work Instructions which
pertain to the job assignment
- Maintain gearboxes, conveyor systems, paint
systems & hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Receives and interprets instructions, work
orders, etc
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and
make repairs and adjustments using the
necessary test equipment, instruments and
tools of the trade
- Overhaul and repair all processing equipment
- Replace and repair component parts to
maintain and establish operational status
of equipment
- Install new systems, modify existing systems,
equipment and devices working from
drawings, sketches and verbal instructions
- Maintain a safe, clean work area
-Changing out and servicing all types of bearings
-Greasing and oiling processing equipment
-Mig and stick weld, and proficient with a cutting
torch system
-Pay is negotiable
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able and willing to work any shift
- Minimum 2- 4 years experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial environment
& verifiable work experience and work history
Interested candidates should send their resume to: [email protected]
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color,
disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
C.H. Ellis Co., Inc.
a leading industrial carrying case manufacturer
is looking for people with sewing experience for
full time day shift positions.
• $9.00 per hour to start
• Review after 60 days of service
• Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation
• Hours 6:30am – 3:00pm M-F
Apply in person: 2432 Southeastern Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN. 46201
Telephone: (317)636-3351 x220 Leslie
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
CNA
Part to full time position.
Evening shift
2:30pm-10:30pm
St. Paul Hermitage
Retirement Community
501 N. 17th Ave.
(317) 786-2261
Apply in person.
Part-Time
Housekeeper
We require a housekeeper
for our 4-building campus.
Hours of work are 7:00AM
to 12:30PM Monday thru
Friday. An individual with
cleaning experience in a
business/institutional environment who has their own
transportation, is attentive
to detail and is able to work
with little supervision is
preferred. Pay rate is $10
per hour. Interested parties
may complete an application at
Haggard & Stocking
I-465 Emerson Ave
Exit #52, Beech Grove
NIGHT CLERKS
MAINTENANCE
FRONT DESK
MANAGER
SALES MANAGER
BOOKKEEPER
EMPLOYMENT
Apply in Person
or Fax Resume:
to 317-791-9200
Fill out application online:
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EXECUTIVE
HOUSEKEEPER
HOUSEKEEPERS
LAUNDRY
BREAKFAST
HOSTESS
GROUNDSKEEPER
127 year old Commercial Laundry
seeks individuals for our
First shiFt OperatiOns
Candidates should have high school education or
equivalent, basic computer skills, can work in a repetitive motion environment and be able to lift up to fifty
pounds. Morgan Services offers profit sharing bonuses, 2 weeks paid annual vacation, healthcare benefits,
retirement & 401k benefits.
Must appy in person
Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm at:
5318 Victory Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46203 (EOE)
EXPERIENCED
CNC MACHINIST
Full Time Days
No telephone calls please.
Located in Monrovia
Must be able to make
own set-ups.
17.00-$19.00 Per Hour
(317) 996-3157
$
Morgan Services
201 Lincoln St., Indianapolis, IN
[email protected]
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Indianapolis Drum Service
a drum reconditioner on
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RENTALS
Carter Express
– Now Hiring CDL-A
Condos/Duplexes
FOR RENT 3619 Kealing Ct.
Freshly painted nice 2 BD, 1
BA Double w/garage&nice yard.
Comes w/stove&frig. $750/
mo+dep. Call Bob 317-697-0626
Solos up to 46 cpm;
Teams up to 56 cpm
Home Weekly; No Slip Seat;
Newer Equipment; Excellent Benefits;
Recent Driver Grads up to 40 cpm
Homes for Rent
No CDL-A, no problem we have
Small house: 1 large, 1 small
training for qualified apps
bdrm, quiet street, central air,
877-723-8932
off-street parking by Sarah
Shank golf course. $650 w/
utilities. 3175078697
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Residential Real Estate
Nice 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home
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month, NO SMOKING - NO
PETS. Call 317-862-4343
Commercial Real Estate
1-4 office suites available. 120 sq
ft - 10 x 12 per suite
$250 month INCLUDES. utilities.
Common Area - 7402 Lake Road
Indianapolis, IN 46217. Call Mark
317-281-8236
FREE $50 GIFT CARD!
DIPLOMAT
APARTMENTS
Corner of 25th & Albany, Beech Grove
On Bus Line
1 & 2 BEDROOM
APARTMENTS
Starting at $450
Water included. All electric.
317-607-9550
Commercial Space Available
A great opportunity to join Main Street. Over 2000 Sq. Ft. now available with parking
front & rear. This site is Zoned C-4 and has great traffic, both foot & vehicular. Come be a
part of an active Beech Grove Community. Long term owner occupant has outgrown the
space leaving you the opportunity to grow as well.
Call Dave Davis at Weichert Realtors – Tralee Properties 883-3333
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NO JOB TOO SMALL
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Rob Robinson
Flooring
Kitchen &
Bathroom
Remodeling
MacDonald
Construction
512-393-9999
Since 1957
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TREE SERVICE
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BASSETT
HEATING & COOLING
www.bassettservices.com
(317) 839-5877
Customer Satisfaction with No Excuses
Stan Bassett started Bassett Heating and Cooling in Clayton in 1978. He had
one used truck and worked on oil furnaces. Once he saw the future in heating
and cooling, he went to school for his HVAC degree. By 1982, he had moved his
business to Plainfield and began building his business. By 1996, Bassett Services
primarily worked in new construction for many builders in the area. But Stan saw
his future in servicing residents. This was the last and most successful transition
for the company.
Family owned and operated
Today, Bassett Services, Inc. has 35 employees including Stan’s sons Jeff and
Greg who grew up in the business, literally.
“They started in the crawlspace,” Stan said of his two sons.
In 2003, Jeff and Greg purchased the company that bears the family name.
Since then, the boys have doubled the business and completed two acquisitions:
Hession Heating and Cooling in Mooresville and Smith and Sons in Indianapolis.
Customer Satisfaction
The secret to the success of Bassett Services is simple: Customer satisfaction
with no excuses. This slogan is the bedrock of the company’s culture. It’s plastered
all over the walls in at least five locations within company headquarters on the
west side of Plainfield.
“We were trying to come up with a phrase to empower our employes,” Greg
said. “We will do whatever it takes to make sure our customers our satisfied. And
we give that power to our employees dealing with the customers. No excuses.”
To ensure the satisfaction, Bassett customer service representatives follow up
with a survey of customers a few days after service or installation is completed.
These “Happy Calls” ask customers if they valued their transaction and if there are
any questions or concerns. It’s also a great way to say thank you.
This philosophy has helped build Bassett Services into a leading company, not
only in Indiana, but across the United States. Jeff proudly points to the statistic of
repeat customers, which is almost double the average of HVAC companies in the
U.S.
“Our goal is to get to the customers quickly, give them choices of solutions, and
then carry out their wishes as soon as we can,” Jeff said. “This year, we expanded
our office hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon
on Saturday. It’s been a tremendous boost to our customers who can now call us
and get service after their work day.”
Of course, Bassett Services are available 24 hours, seven days a week.
24 HOUR
SERVICE
From left, Jeff, Stan and Greg Bassett.
Maintenance Club members get maintenance every six months and a discount. In
addition, the members are never charged for overtime, and receive priority service
on any repairs.
Quality work guaranteed
Bassett Services installs Trane and services all other brands. They also have
become experts in geothermal units and carry the Water Furnace brand.
All Bassett technicians train at least 100 hours every year. It’s mandatory and a
huge investment for the Bassetts, but with their name on the door, they don’t take
chances.
“We want to be the experts advising our customers,” Jeff said. “Anybody can
install a furnace or air conditioner the same way. We make sure we focus on
customer service. That’s what separates us.”
Learn more about the Bassett Services Inc. motto: Customer satisfaction with no
excuses, by calling Bassett. Whether you need maintenance or service, we are there
for you. Please also ask us about the benefits of the Maintenance Club.
800-318-5877 or 839-5877
check out our website: www. bassettservices.com

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