Getting to know Dana

Altemeyer

Dana Altemeyer has been the director of communications in the MSD of Lawrence Township for the past nine years.

Q: What is your best habit, and what is your worst?

A: Multitasking.

Q: Do you have a hidden talent?

A: Remembering song lyrics

Q: What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

A: Spend time outdoors

Q: Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

A: “The Mitford Series,” by Jan Karon

Q: Is there a businessperson you admire? Why?

A: MSD of Lawrence Township Supt. Dr. Shawn A. Smith. He leads by example and inspires others to rise to meet him.

Q: Do you have a favorite podcast?

A: Not a huge podcast listener, but I enjoyed NPR’s “Schooled” and WFYI’s “Sick.”

Q: What is your biggest indulgence?

A: Cheesecake Factory Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake.

Q: How do you exercise?

A: Peloton

Obituary

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, to memorialize Sydney Jeanne Book, known by everyone as Jeanne Book. She passed away peacefully at age 91 on February 17, 2023. She was born May 13, 1931, in Champaign, IL, to the late Sidney and Dorothy (Deacon) Ewald. The celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St., Carmel, IN.

Leppert Mortuary, Carmel Chapel, is assisting with arrangements. To share a memory and view the full obituary, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.

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