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I-69 is coming through our community. Here are five things you need to know and a disclaimer. DISCLAIMER: Plans change. q TIMELINE: Environmental studies continue through 2017, the final Record of Decision comes early 2018. Then it needs to be funded and construction plans finalized. The likely completion date is somewhere from 2022 to 2027. w PROPOSED INTERCHANGES AND GRADE SEPARATIONS: Current plans call for interchanges at 144, Smith Valley and County Line Road. There are three options for each interchange. Final impact on homes and businesses won’t be known until alternatives are chosen.

e ROAD CLOSURES: There is no final decision on which roads get overpasses and which will end. Travis Road ends and connects to 144 via a new service road in all alternatives. Stones Crossing gets an overpass, and Olive Branch gets an overpass in one of the three cases. Fairview gets an overpass in two of three options. Remember, nothing is final, and no one will be cut off. Every business and home will be accessible; however, it doesn’t mean it will be convenient.

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is within Bargersville. They address the issue in their comprehensive plan. North of Stones Crossing Road, the county is in charge. They are already discussing how to prepare for the change. If you want to know more about I-69 and find maps and other information, visit AspireJohnsonCounty.org and click on “I-69.” We will also keep you updated in the magazine and via Facebook as more information becomes available.

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CENTER GROVE MOM OF THE YEAR EDIE CAITO Writer / Jessica Pflumm

While in high school, Edie’s son Dennis had no good options when it came to a place to hang out with other special needs students and friends. She began a quest to build a park for children and families with special needs to gather. After being inspired by a mother in another state and by the needs of her own son, she worked tirelessly to secure grants and host fundraisers. On September 17, 2000, she founded and opened Independence Park – Center Grove’s first park designed with equipment for people with disabilities. Edie explained, “This park was a community effort and truly a dream come true for me and my family.”

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and nasturtium pathway on YouTube with Linnea and Mr. Bloom. Monet’s masterpiece painting, Garden Path at Giverny, is in a museum in Austria. So if you can’t get to Austria to see the painting or to France to see Monet’s garden in Giverny, come see how we do at New Hope Church in Greenwood, Indiana, with our nasturtium pathway along our butterfly garden.

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Gala for the Grove The 10th Annual Gala for the Grove was held Friday night, April 2,2 at the JW Marriott White River Ballroom in Indianapolis. The annual fundraiser for the Center Grove Education Foundation attracted a record crowd of 455 people and raised a record amount estimated at over $50,000. The Gala highlighted the Center Grove Classes of 1966, 1991 and 2006. WRTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rafael Sanchez served as the master of ceremonies for the event, and four of the Indianapolis 500 Princesses, all Center Grove graduates, were also in attendance. Find all our pictures from the event on our Facebook page /AtCenterGrove.

Sound System, March 2016 Grand Champions at Shelbyville High School

ACHIEVING GREATNESS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE

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Center Grove High School has had a remarkable 2015-2016. Students won countless championships, awards and honors in show choir, band, athletics and other extracurricular activities. Center Grove High School Principal Doug Bird is extremely proud of the students’ achievements the past two years. “The best part of my job is seeing the kids that you make connections with during the school day experience a high level of success in areas they are passionate about outside the classroom,” said Bird.

“Grand Champion” honors in several competitions, including Edgewood, North Central, Huntington and Shelbyville High Schools. In 2015, Sound System took home the championship hardware at Danville, Pike, Huntington and Shelbyville High Schools. Also in 2015, Sound System was first runner-up at the Show Choir Nationals. Dice directs the group while Andy Haines serves as choreographer. They are assisted

by Jared Norman, Greg Sanders and Sheila Leachman. The CG Debtones, an all-female show choir, has enjoyed an equally successful 2015 and 2016. The Debtones were named Grand Champions this year at Edgewood, North Central and Shelbyville High Schools and Grand Champions last year at Danville, Pike, Huntington and Shelbyville High

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The Center Grove choral music department has achieved numerous championships in 2015-2016 under the direction of department chair Jennifer Dice. CG’s varsity choral groups consist of the Sound System, Debtones and CG Singers. This year, Sound System captured top

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Debtones . Photo / Chris Williams

Schools. The Debtones most prestigious accomplishment was being named Grand Champions at the Show Choir Nationals in 2015. Norman directs the Debtones, and Haines is their choreographer.

level while focusing on others, supporting and adjusting for the benefit of the group and audience.

CG’s marching band has been a state finalist and semi-finalists at the Bands of America The CG Singers are the top vocal ensemble Grand Nationals for the past two years due at CGHS. The group of ninth to 12th-grade to their intriguing programs and extremely students specializes in madrigal, concert and dedicated students and parents. This group chamber styles of choral music. Dice directs is the largest in the school. Schuessler says it takes a wealth of brain power to design, this group with assistance from Leachman. The Singers were named Grand Champions execute and perform at the level these this year at North Central High School and students do. at Huntington High School last year. “The lessons of time management, team One more notable achievement in 2015: all three choral groups were Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Qualification finalists.

cooperation, conflict resolution and emotional intelligence are some that we focus on to help students with current and future encounters in their life,” said Schuessler. This group is headed up by Schuessler, Joe Lapka, Josh Torres and Keith Potter. CG’s guard program in 2015 and 2016 blossomed into a wonderful performing ensemble that is now receiving medals at the Indiana High School Color Guard Association State Finals and moving up among the finalists in the World Championships. The group is led by Potter.

Dice gives credit to the students and parents, saying, “We have amazing students and parents who fully support our vision for the program and work very hard to make our students’ experience a success.”

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The cornerstone of the band program is the concert bands, symphonic band, wind symphony and wind ensemble. These three groups consistently receive Gold Ratings at ISSMA events, and 2015 and 2016 were no exception. CG Band Department Chair Kevin Schuessler says the Concert Band students learn the value of dedication, commitment and how to perform at a high

Marching Band . Photo / Dawn Lowry

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Color Guard . Photo / John Simon

“Seeing these young ladies follow the guidance of their leaders and develop trust in one another are attributes you cannot buy but must be invested in for the benefit of all,” said Schuessler. The CG percussion program has been extremely consistent and strong during the past two years with many students developing the skillsets of intrinsic drive

and focus to achieve greatness in their class. They have achieved silver medals in their state level contests and been finalists in the World Championships. Torres, the 2013 CGHS Teacher of the Year, has taken over writing the program for this group. Schuessler says Torres’ time and expertise have helped to maximize the experience and talents of this group.

The Jazz Program has received gold level ratings in Group 1 the past two years. It has availed many students the opportunity to learn about improvisation and ensemble awareness. This group is open to all instruments in the band and orchestra program. Schuessler believes the success of the CG brand program is due largely to the investment in quality programming and instruction while keeping a focus on the life lessons developed. He says he’s looking forward to future quality opportunities for students to express themselves on the state, national and world stages of life.

FOUR SPORTS, FOUR STATE TITLES, ONE YEAR

Three CG athletic teams and one studentathlete were crowned state champions in 2015. The softball team won a state best sixth state title under the direction of veteran head coach Russ Milligan. “Russ had this group on a roll, and soon, it became apparent that it was a team – and a season – of destiny,” said CGHS Athletics Director Jon Zwitt.

Cameron Tidd, Discus State Champion . Photo / Chris Williams

Junior Cameron Tidd won the next state title for the Trojans with a school record throw in the discus at the State Track and

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Field Meet. Zwitt says it has been a pleasure watching him develop, and we all get one more chance to see him display his talents this spring. The CG boys’ soccer team, after numerous Final Four appearances, finally advanced to the Class 2A state championship and won its first state title this past fall. Zwitt was impressed with the team’s comradery and the leadership of first-year head coach Jameson McLaughlin.

“So many high school head coaches dream of one day arriving at the precipice of a State Championship event,” said Zwitt. “It is absolutely amazing for a rookie head coach to be on that summit. It is even more incredible to take the final steps and to completely devour the opponent (Lafayette Harrison) 4-0.” The CG football team brought home the fourth state title of 2015 with a 28-16 win over Penn in the Class 6A championship

game. This was CG’s second state title in football, both under head coach Eric Moore, after suffering four straight Final Four defeats. “Four years, four empty trips at the Semi-State level,” lamented Zwitt. “Without grit, without character, without an all-out dedication for the program, it would have been difficult to accomplish what the team of 2015 did following those disheartening outcomes.” Zwitt is extremely proud of CG’s accomplishments.

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“Very few schools throughout the history of the IHSAA have experienced the thrill of winning three team State Championships in one year. And those three peaks were just a reflection of the overall year of success. Whether male sports or female sports, teams or individuals, CG Athletics experienced one of the best 12 month runs in CG history. It was a culmination of quality studentathletes dedicated to achieving goals. We work hard, within the rules, and enjoy the fruits of whatever achievements we are able to attain. So far, it has been a good recipe for success at Center Grove.”

excited to learn and compete with skills they learn from our group of outstanding mentors,” said Coulombe. “We have an excellent parent organization that helps with logistics, meals and travel planning.” Bird says it’s very rewarding to see the

students excel not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom. “It’s a mutually beneficial connection between their academic commitments and their extracurricular interests. By staying engaged in both, they’ve really raised their level of performance in all those areas.”

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The CG’s Red Alert Robotics Team participated in the state tournament in April. The Red Alert Robotics Team played on the fourth-seeded alliance (team grouping) and fell to the fifth-seeded alliance after going 1-2 in the quarterfinals. The team received the State “Team Spirit” award which recognizes excellence in partnerships at the event and beyond. Red Alert Robotics Engineering Coach Nathan Coulombe was very proud of his team’s effort this past season. “We competed at four events in Indiana, including the state tournament, this season and came away with awards in all four,” boasted Coulombe. “We received the District Chairman’s Award, which is the most prestigious award in FIRST, at the Perry Meridian event.” Coulombe gives some of the credit for the team’s success to the partnerships with community sponsors and continuted support of the school corporation which has built a new home for the team at the district’s new Innovation Center, a STEM Lab that will be used by students in grades K-12. “Our students are motivated and atCenterGrove.com / MAY 2016 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 15

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Center Grove High School’s Business Professionals of America club (BPA) gives students the opportunity to compete based on business classes. BPA sponsor and CGHS business teacher Debbie Nolan is proud of their achievements. “Most have taken more than one class and are able to use that information to excel at competitions,” said Nolan. Twenty-six CGHS students competed in the BPA state competition held in March. Those who placed in the state competition include: Second place Global Marketing ( Jenilee Smith, Joey Huberts, Christina Randall and Rosie Maharjan) and second place Network Design (Gus Caito and Logan Underwood). Both of these teams also qualified to compete in Nationals. The Small Business Management placed third (Andrew Rattin, Ian Elliott and Ethan Shepherd).

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#GETINVOLVED Pippa Mann is used to attracting attention for her athleticism rather than for the color of her clothing or race equipment. That all changed back in 2014 when she formed her partnership with Susan G. Komen. Mann was inspired initially to change her decadelong red and yellow helmet to pink with the intent of donating it as a fundraiser for the Komen Central Indiana auction.

title sponsorship of the car, they are gifting their most valuable real estate away, but it has also opened doors to include so many more individuals and companies who all had the same desire to create awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

Mann says, “This program is not an easy one to put together each year, but it’s an incredibly rewarding program to put But realizing the Indianapolis 500 was, in together and be a part of, and I could Mann’s words, “a massive national sporting not do any of this without the incredible event,” she and her team owner, Dale support from my team Dale Coyle Racing. Coyne, presented their idea to Komen’s They are a massive part of being able to national organization. By the time they were make this happen.” done, they created a unique partnership that involved Team Coyne and Mann donating At first, Mann was concerned about standing the entire title sponsorship of the car, out saying, “I have never been the girl in pink everything from the helmet to racing gear, at the race track. I never wanted to stand out and the race car became pink. in that way,” she said. However, she noticed that fans would wait outside her garage to For a team owner to basically gift the entire share their personal stories with her.

“I started to learn so much more about this color that I always eschewed,” Mann said. In the first year of the partnership, she was worried whether her fans would understand that this was not a “sponsorship,” that they were not taking money from a charity to run a race car. But much to Mann’s surprise, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. “We have so many survivors, co-survivors and those that have lost loved ones reaching out to me each year. It’s been an incredible experience.” As the program has evolved, the “Get Involved” campaign was created last May when fans did not connect with her original online campaign, “Race with Pippa.” Mann explains that the “Get Involved campaign connects fans through an Indiegogo crowd funding platform which allows them to purchase specific items in support of the racing program.” Mann notes that this allows funds to be raised to donate to Komen.

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The most impactful part of the program was giving people the opportunity to place the names of loved ones in the cockpit of the racing car with Mann. “Climbing in on race day last year surrounded by all of those special people was a pretty incredible experience for me personally, and both of those items are things we want to bring back for 2016.” With these two campaigns combined, they

have raised over $100,000 with the Get Involved Campaign generating $61,000. The goal for 2016 is to raise $100,000 which Mann feels nervous about but excited, and at the same time, she feels confident they can accomplish this goal because they have more people supporting the partnership than ever before.

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EASING THE WAY HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO FRY ROAD

Many of us have spent time in line waiting to turn south on State Road 135 from westbound Fry Road. The intersection has long been a bottleneck for Center Grove residents returning from Greenwood Park Mall and other points in Greenwood. That will change over the course of the summer as the city of Greenwood puts in place a plan to add a second left turn lane to the intersection.

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Over 10,000 cars go through the intersection on an average day. Naturally, rush-hour is a particularly busy time, and the cars back up well beyond the current 200-foot-long left turn lane. Slowing the intersection even more is the lack of a dedicated right turn lane. With the current design, drivers who want to turn right may be caught behind those who want to cross S.R. 135 and enter the Sable Ridge development. By combining the through lane with the middle left turn lane, the new design will eliminate this delay. Fry Road will remain open during the construction. Beyond the improvements to the intersection, the road will be repaved nearly 900 feet east toward the Faith Baptist Church. In addition, a sidewalk will be added for pedestrians along the south side of Fry Road. This, along with existing trails, will allow residents to walk to Northwest Park near the fire station. Greenwood city engineer Mark Richards expects the improvements to cost less than $400,000. The project should be completed in September. We may experience a bit of pain over the summer, but by next fall, we should all be enjoying smoother travels on our way home. 26 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / MAY 2016 / atCenterGrove.com

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As I enter the empty, darkened auditorium, I hear the echoing trill of a trumpet in the wings, running scales to warm up. Then I hear the blatt of a trombonist doing the same. Over the next few minutes, more instruments chime in — a clarinet, a French horn, a couple of saxophones, flutes and so on. I get nostalgic for my high school days in the band room. I realize that I miss playing music, and I’ll bet there are other ex-band geeks like me reading this story that do as well. But as adults, we found less time to spend playing our instruments, and they were relegated to the back of the closet. That’s where my saxophones live today. As parents of children in the school band, you may have become a “Band Mom” or “Band Dad.” But you found that living your musical life vicariously through your children wasn’t enough. Maybe you found that you miss the challenge, the artistry and the friendships that playing music brings.

Back in 1993, tenor saxophonist Duane O’Neil was looking for a way to continue to play music and allow other musicians in the community to perform as well. He knew community bands existed in some areas, but nothing was available around here. O’Neil felt the Greenwood community and surrounding area needed and would support a community ensemble, so he approached Jon Sutton, Director of Bands for the Greenwood Community Schools. The two created what is now the Greater Greenwood Community Band (GGCB). Through Sutton, a former Ball State band director and professor of music, Dr. Joseph Naumcheff was appointed the first Musical Director/Conductor of the GGCB. An organizational meeting was held May 25, 1993, with 27 members attending, and the GGCB was born.

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It started with 27, but now the band has grown to a steady state membership of around 80 musicians. A number of conductors have That is exactly the position in which Steve Roskowski found himself been involved with the band over its 23-year existence. Currently a little over five years ago. A trombone player in high school that the band is directed by Thomas Dirks, a faculty member at Franklin continued to play a little after college, he and his wife became College who is following a 26-year career as Center Grove School involved in their children’s school band as volunteers when the Corporation Director of Bands where he guided the band program family relocated to the Greenwood area. But for Steve, that wasn’t into national prominence. enough. He wanted to play, so he began a search to find out what opportunities existed in the area. That is how he found the Greater The GGCB also has the good fortune to have Ora Pemberton as Greenwood Community Band. associate director. 28 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / MAY 2016 / atCenterGrove.com

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Pemberton, in addition to heading band programs in several Indiana high schools and Concord College in West Virginia, helped found The Columbus City Band, which he also directed for six years starting in 1983. The organization is a volunteer affair led by a 12-member board that oversees things such as stage setup/teardown, instrument management, the management of a large music library, finances, promotion, printing (calendars, programs, etc.) and hospitality. Roskowski is currently president of the board and indicates that active participation by members enhances the experience. As soon as people get involved and help, he says, “They take a lot more pride in the whole organization.” Being active, members “have a lot more fun” and “find out things about people [they] didn’t know,” he says. “The band is becoming more of a community.” The band performs year-round with indoor concerts in the Greenwood High School auditorium and summer concerts at the Greenwood Amphitheater in Surina Square Park. A schedule of events can be found on the GGCB website. In addition to the full band, smaller ensembles play at different community events like the Bargersville Santa Train or visits to assisted living centers. As Steve says, the band members are looking for “any excuse to play.” GGCB is meant to be an adult band, post-high school age and older. The group rehearses every Thursday evening in the Greenwood High School band room with most performances occurring on weekends. Several members mentioned that they have a “no audition policy,” so everyone is welcome. They suggest that anyone interested should come to one of their Thursday rehearsals and sit in to see what it is like.

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Roskowski recommends two things before you come: 1) practice a little beforehand just to make sure your lips are in decent shape and 2) send an email through the band website letting them know your intentions, so the band can make your visit a welcoming experience. The last thought Steve left me with was the strong musicality of the band members. About the directors, he says, “The music they choose really pushes people,” and this “makes a much better band.” When he joined, he was amazed at the high level of musicianship he found. He hopes the challenging music is more enjoyable for the audience as well. From listening to their April 9 concert, I can tell you that they are very good, and you will enjoy the music. Jim Eichelman is a freelance photographer and writer. A longtime Center Grove area resident, he also operates James Eichelman and Associates, LLC, a computer consulting firm.

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Edwina â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edieâ&#x20AC;? Caito is no stranger to the Center Grove area. She has been near here all of her life. Graduating from Perry Meridian High School in 1983, she moved to Center Grove in 1999. Edie has a unique and inspiring story.

When her son Dennis was six weeks old, he had his first seizure. After eight years of suffering from uncontrollable seizures, the family was able to get him into the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. This clinic is top-rated in this region for neurosurgery. A mom is the woman who unconditionally After rounds of testing and research, loves you from birth, who puts others’ needs doctors at the Cleveland Clinic performed a hemispherectomy, a surgical procedure before her own and the one you can count where half of the brain is removed or on above everyone else. This definition fits disabled. The previous eight years of Edie very well. seizures had damaged his brain, but the surgery substantially helped control them. Nominated by her youngest daughter, Dennis went on to receive a general high Michaela, who is a senior at Center Grove High School, Edie is described as generous, school diploma from Center Grove High School. loving, accepting, encouraging, inspiring and extremely devoted to her family and her community. FOUNDING INDEPENDENCE PARK While in high school, Dennis had no good UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF FAMILY options when it came to a place to hang Edie’s three children are a huge part of her out with other special needs students and life. All three live in the Smith Valley area. friends. Edie took note and began a quest to Edie’s oldest daughter, Chera, is 34 and build a park for children and families with mother to Edie’s two grandchildren with special needs to gather. a third due this July. Her middle child, Dennis, is 29. He lives at home due to living After being inspired by a mother in another with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a disorder state and by the needs of her own son, characterized by neurological abnormalities Edie saw a story in the Daily Journal about and seizures. Her youngest daughter, land in White River Township becoming Michaela, 18, will be graduating in June available for a park. She worked tirelessly and plans to pursue a degree in computer to secure grants and fundraisers (as well as programming and website design. Edie’s receive some donations from Toys R Us and involvement with her children includes an Ray Skillman), and on September 17, 2000, open door policy where their friends can she founded and opened Independence come to her for whatever they need. Many Park — Center Grove’s first park designed of them call her “Mom” or “Mom Two.” with equipment for people with disabilities. Rearing three children — two girls and one boy — has given her the opportunity to shine in her role as a mother. So much so that she is this year’s Center Grove Mom of the Year.

Edie explained, “This park was a community effort and truly a dream come true for me and my family.” Edie is proud of the fact that this effort brought awareness to special needs in the Center Grove community. To this day, Edie and her family spend a lot of time at Independence Park. Edie earned a certificate from the Institute of Children’s Literature in 1996. She has always enjoyed reading and writing. She is a nonfiction-published author (“Indiana Bigfoot: The Beautiful Mind,” CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015) and has two other books she is currently writing. She loves to camp and hike at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, maintains a garden — one that is full of plants native to Indiana — and enjoys everything outdoors. All three of Edie’s children also have a love for nature and all things outdoors. Her appreciation for ’80s music is something she also shares with her children, including Def Leppard, KISS and Styx. She considers herself to be very domestic and enjoys cooking and baking. She was bitten by the travel bug and loves to go all over the U.S., particularly Sunny Isles, Florida, where she has visited with both of her girls on mother-daughter trips. Her favorite Center Grove spot is Hampton’s Market which she frequents to treat herself to their tenderloin and other housemade specialties.

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The Caito family also holds a special appeal within the paranormal community. They work together as a team, and in 2009, they created Helping Hand Paranormal Investigations of Central Indiana (HHPI). This company uses a scientific approach to any paranormal activity while helping clients when their families feel they have nowhere else to turn. In 2007, Edie started to feel achy. After two years of this progressing feeling and tests with no clear answers, Edie was diagnosed in 2009 with fibromyalgia. She explains this disease as “waking up with the flu and never getting better” and “having your skin feel like it is sunburnt with no relief.” Edie pushes herself every day — some days in excruciating pain — in an effort to take care of her family. She explains that her new normal is learning how to set personal boundaries on a daily basis. She is thankful that fibromyalgia is now recognized as a disease. Even though her body responds differently to doing the things she loves, she continues to live life to the fullest. Edie is fervent about helping others with fibromyalgia. She is a member of several Facebook groups that support the fibromyalgia community. She is also passionate about lobbying for legalizing the medical use of cannabis in Indiana. Currently, medical use is legal in 23 states. She is also working to help to amend Indiana’s tight opiate control law to exclude those with chronic pain conditions for which there is no cure. Thank you, Ms. Caito, for your generous contributions to the Center Grove community and the example you show to many in caring for your children. Moms will always hold a special place in our hearts, and this month especially, we will join Chera, Dennis and Michaela in celebrating you!

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oving his finger along the words on the page, Jim Anderson reads aloud in the nearly empty classroom. Jonathon, an audience of one, listens intently, his eyes bouncing along with each word.

housed in the back corner of Room B7. “He likes to read, and he picks up things quickly,” Anderson said of his young friend. “But being so young, it doesn’t come easy to him. He has some trouble with the larger words, the ones with more than one syllable.”

The tutor’s main purpose is to help the youngster understand the connection between speaking, reading and writing, Adcock said. “Do you know this one?” Anderson asks in a quiet voice. There’s a Each tutor is asked to read to the child at each session and have quick shake of the head. “That’s OK. We’ll get to it.” them dictate a journal. Ideally, the child would actually write out the journal. But Adcock said that simply takes too much time with Anderson, a 79-year-old retired United States Postal Service worker, children in kindergarten through third grade, so tutors generally now spends part of his day delivering TLC to Jonathon Chelf, a write out what their students say. first-grader at Westwood Elementary School in Greenwood. In this case, TLC stands for Treasure, Learn and Create – the core of the The weekly sessions usually last about an hour, and they can vary in OASIS tutoring program. form. Some tutors sit with their students at lunch. Others have oneon-one sessions in an empty classroom or alone in the hallway. Anderson is one of nearly 40 OASIS volunteers who tutor students in Greenwood’s elementary schools. OASIS is a Adcock, a former teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools, has national program that offers education, exercise and volunteer headed up the local program for the past six years after working as opportunities for adults 50 and older. The tutoring program has a tutor for five years. What started as a way to serve her community matched thousands of students with volunteers all across the has turned into a passion. She now spends countless hours country for the past 20 years. recruiting new volunteers like Sue Hacker.

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OASIS volunteers Treasure their students, Learn how to help them succeed in school and Create an environment of caring and empathy, said Janie Adcock, the OASIS coordinator in Greenwood. “I wish I could change the name from tutoring to mentoring because the best part is the relationship with the student,” she said. Jonathon and Anderson visit nearly every Wednesday. The pair usually read two books that Jonathon picks out from a collection

Hacker is a retired Christian counselor. She was recruited by Adcock about four years ago at a Greenwood City Council meeting where she had been speaking in favor of a smoking ban. Tutoring gave her yet another avenue to do something productive with her time. “There was a little void in my life at that time,” Hacker said. “I’ve always been interested in doing the right thing, so I said yes.” She hasn’t regretted the decision. Because for everything volunteers put into the program, they get back much more.

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“You really feel like you’re making a difference,” Hacker said. “These children share so much with you.” Hacker tutors a second-grade student at Isom Central Elementary school. She is well aware of how much this program means to both the students and teachers.“All of my children [work in the] education [field], so I know teachers can use a hand,” Hacker said. “They have so much paperwork to do.”

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Lending a helping hand is the advantage that OASIS tutors offer, said Andrea Held, a third-grade teacher at Isom. Held stressed it is not a program for failing students or “at risk” students; it’s for anyone that can benefit from a little help. “You can usually tell who needs just a little extra help,” Held said. “Sometimes they’re the last ones to turn in their assignments because they just don’t quite get it.” OASIS volunteers are trained to offer that assistance. They undergo a comprehensive 12-hour training session that includes the program’s philosophy and classroom methods. The training program gives tutors the skills to help students understand the relationship between speaking, reading and writing. Through reading books and talking about what they’ve just read, students begin to understand the importance of reading, writing and speaking.

It might seem that a 91-year-old and a second-grader may not have much to talk about, but it’s usually just the opposite. The children seem to enjoy talking to an adult other than their parents or teachers, Foster said. The two talk as much about what’s going on in their lives as they do about reading. “Some of these kids don’t need as much help in reading as they just need someone to talk to, someone to share with.” Foster said. That goes both ways. Foster, who retired from Mayflower nearly 30 years ago, gets just as much out of their meetings as Briar.

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The one-on-one connection is one of the most important aspects of the program, Held said. The students quickly learn their tutor is someone who cares, not simply someone to read to them. Held has had an OASIS tutor in her room for more than five years. She has seen how extra attention focused on a child helps them make the decision to work a little harder. “It can really have an impact on a student who may be struggling,” Held said. “It can really turn the tables for a child.”

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Spending some time each week with his tutor is what Briar Wharton likes best about the OASIS program. Briar, a secondgrader at Westwood, meets regularly with Tom Foster, who at 91 is the oldest tutor in the program. “The best part is talking about stuff and reading all the things we do,” Briar said.

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Thanks to being selected as the caterer for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grand Park, Jonathan Byrd’s has taken major presence In the late ‘60s, Carl and Lala Byrd met at Grand Park, becoming the naming rights Colonel Sanders, resulting in ownership of several franchises of Kentucky Fried Chicken. sponsor of the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse. The fieldhouse is an indoor facility at Grand The families became great friends with the Park for volleyball, basketball and futsal (the Byrds known to have hosted a few birthday newest rage in American soccer) featuring parties for the Colonel. Jonathan formally However, the family origins with racing Jonathan Byrd’s Concessions and a restaurant entered into restaurant ownership when he began with his mother, Lala Byrd. She owned purchased a KFC franchise from his father. known as Bleacher’s Cafe. a stock car in the late 1960s, becoming a Almost 30 years later, he sold his KFC pioneer for female race team ownership. In addition to the Fieldhouse, Jonathan franchises and build the famous Jonathan It wasn’t until 1982 that her son Jonathan Byrd’s will have two restaurants inside the Byrd’s Cafeteria in Greenwood. started his own race car legacy. giant Arena along with internal concessions. One restaurant will seat 200 on the main The original Jonathan Byrd’s Cafeteria Jonathan Byrd Racing would continue until level, and a small bar and restaurant on the structure boasted a roof that measured a full 2001 with Jonathan stepping away from second level will overlook the main playing acre and featured a cafeteria serving line 100 the sport. His sons, David and Jonathan field. Byrd Hotel Group is building a 176feet long with over 250 items on the daily II, made a brief return to IndyCar in 2005 menu. The dining room had a seating capacity room hotel that will be connected to the before returning in 2015. Their father passed of 600 with an additional 800-seat banquet Arena; it should be completed in 2017. in August 2009, five years after suffering a hall. This was maintained for nearly 26 years debilitating stroke. “The hotel at Grand Park is a natural until the company made a pivot in 2014. expansion of our hospitality positioning,” After taking a decade off from sponsoring shares David. “It’s our first hotel in Indiana Jonathan Byrd’s restaurant remains in a race team, brothers David and Jonathan but will be the 10th hotel that we have owned operation in Greenwood; however, there is along with mom Virginia (Ginny) decided it no cafeteria. Jonathan Byrd’s scaled down and operated.” was time to return to IndyCar. “We planned the Greenwood operation, although they to be a part of the 100th Running of the Indy maintain the Byrd Conference Center. David and his family moved to Phoenix, 500, but things evolved faster than expected, Deciding to expand north of Indianapolis, Arizona, in 1999 when Byrd Enterprises so we competed last year,” shares David, VP the Byrds opened the 502 East Event Centre expanded to include hotels. Since moving to and Director of Operations for Byrd Hotel in Carmel as their second banquet facility. Arizona, David has overseen construction Group. “We realized racing is a huge part Never to take on something on a small scale, and acquisitions of hotels across Arizona and of who we are as a company and our brand. the 502 East Event Centre is the largest event Utah. Currently their company owns and Therefore, we returned to racing.” space in Hamilton County with 38,000 operates five hotels. square feet of room to entertain. There are Jonathan Byrd’s Hospitality and Restaurant an additional 22 venues across the city of One of the closest race tracks to where David Group has evolved over the last three Indianapolis where they are the preferred or and his family live is a dirt course called decades. The family business actually exclusive caterer. Canyon Speedway northwest of Phoenix, began in 1952, marking the date when and the other is Phoenix International Lala Byrd opened a frozen custard stand Shortly after expanding into Hamilton Raceway. It’s tough to replicate the feel and in Greenwood. It was also the same year County and scaling down the restaurant tradition that surrounds the Indy 500. “My her son Jonathan was born. Her Custard operations in Greenwood, Jonathan kids don’t fully appreciate my love of racing,” Kitchen later added coney dogs to the Byrd’s secured the foodservice contract at says David. “But they’ll get there.” TOWNEPOST NETWORK / MAY 2016 / TownePost.com

Their driver for the Indy 500 last year was Bryan Clauson of Noblesville who is doing something completely crazy. In fact, the name of his racing quest this year is “The Chasing 200 Tour: Circular Insanity.” Clauson, who is driving for Jonathan Byrd’s Racing again this season, is scheduled to drive in 200 races in 2016. “It is ambitious, but it’s a dream of Bryan’s,” states David. “And he is literally on the track more than off and is doing quite well.” The Indy 500 should mark Clauson’s 65th race in his quest. Both drivers for Jonathan Byrd Racing are from Noblesville: Clauson and Conor Daly. Daly is the son of Derek Daly and Noblesville native Beth Blackburn. Jonathan Byrd Racing’s partner is the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, which is one of the top most-trusted brands in the country. The Byrd racing team is the only race team in the country to be partnered with one of the top five most trusted brands. For two weeks in May, the entertaining and networking for Jonathan Byrd’s customers and clients will be taking place alongside the straightaway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the event is only two weeks long, the impact and connections made between Byrd guests may contribute to building a lasting legacy, much like what they have created for themselves. With their restaurants, weddings division, two conference centers and other catering locations, plus the presence at Camp Atterbury and Grand Park, Jonathan Byrd’s will serve over three million meals in 2016. The company projects that they will serve over four million meals in 2017. “We have to be one of the fastest-growing companies in Indiana, certainly one of the fastest growing food service companies,” shares David. Making connections and creating value with business relationships like those between Grand Park and Jonathan Byrd Hospitality and Restaurant Group represents what’s possible through a simple catering contract. “The initial conversations with Westfield TownePost.com / MAY 2016 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

about a simple catering job for a ribboncutting ceremony is what has led to all that we are now doing at Grand Park,” says Kevin Manship, COO of Jonathan Byrd Hospitality and Restaurant Group. “You just never know.” The Jonathan Byrd Racing platform provides a business development tool for them. This provides Jonathan Byrd’s a

serious advantage over other companies in the same space. They are able to increase their brand profile in a way where they are more visible and linked to the Indy 500. This advertising platform is a win-win for companies wishing to make strategic relationships with other companies. “We have the ability to entertain clients at the IMS during the 500 and at other events

across the country,” says David. “We go about our racing sponsorships in a different way. We say, ‘Hey, we are going racing. We are investing in our brand. We’d like for you to do business with us and come along for the ride.’” For more information on Jonathan Byrd Racing, visit their Facebook page, follow them on Twitter and watch them race!

Jonathan Byrd’s Racing has successfully fielded 17 entries in the Indianapolis 500 beginning in 1985, scoring six top 10 finishes with a best finish of 5th in 2005.

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The roster of Jonathan Byrd’s Racing Indy 500 drivers includes: Rich Vogler (‘85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89) Stan Fox (‘91, ’92) Gordon Johncock (‘91) Buddy Lazier (‘91, ’05) Scott Brayton (‘93) John Andretti (‘94) Davy Jones (‘95) Arie Luyendyk (‘96) Mike Groff (‘97, ’98) Jaques Lazier (‘01). A Jonathan Byrd’s Racing car currently holds the all-time Indianapolis 500 one- and four-lap qualifying records (Luyendyk ’96). Jonathan Byrd’s Racing has won two IndyCar races (Luyendyk – Phoenix ’96, Paul Jr. – Texas ’98), along with two United States Auto Club National Midget Championships (’86, ’87) and numerous regional and short-track championships in both midget racing and late model stock cars.

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Jonathan Byrd’s Racing, along with its partner teams, was responsible for the first ever “double” in 1994 when John Andretti raced in both the Indianapolis 500 and the CocaCola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the same day. For more information, please visit jonathanbyrdsracing.com.

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LEMONADE DAY KICK-OFF

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“What is one thing that kids can do to earn money?” asked Ollie Dunn, the daughter of comedian and financial planner Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner) to begin the Family Feud game between “The Lemony Crickets” and “The Pucker Doodles.” Gerry Dick, creator and host of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, was quick to hit his button with the reply, “Sell lemonade!” This was the top answer on the game board, and his team, The Lemony Crickets, team were quick to dominate the game. Gerry’s fellow team members included Mandy Selke, cofounder of Just Pop In; Leslie Bailey, The Adventuress for the Indy Star; and Mike Kelly, managing partner of DeveloperTown, who also hosted the event. The Lemony Crickets dominated the Family Feud game over rival team, The Pucker Doodles, who included team

members Nicole Misencik, Meteorologist for WTHR; Carly Swift, cofounder of Just Pop In; Matt MacBeth, cofounder of pi lab; and Clay Robinson, cofounder and owner of Sun King Brewery. “Game Show Night is always great fun with some really cool people, and best of all, it helps support young entrepreneurs,” says Gerry of the Lemonade Day Kick-Off Party. “In 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths to win the Triple Crown…which is a comparatively small margin when measured against the beating we took,” says Pucker Doodle teammate MacBeth. “It’s all in good fun for Lemonade Day.” Presenting sponsors of the event included Eleven Fifty Academy and J.D. Byrider. Officially, Lemonade Day is May 21 with registration now open online. “To get the most out of the experience, we encourage kids to register early,” shares Jami Marsh, Director of Lemonade Day TownePost.com / MAY 2016 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

Greater Indy. “This allows our young entrepreneurs to get the most out of the digital curriculum available online.” “There is a role for everyone to play on Lemonade Day, whether you have kids participating or not, we want people out buying lemonade,” adds Marsh. “We’re excited for the chance to be involved in Lemonade Day,” shares Kelly. “Lemonade Day lights the entrepreneurial spark in students, teaches them what it takes to launch and grow a small business and illustrates how important it is to differentiate a product. That’s 100 percent congruent with what we do with our clients at DeveloperTown.” Lemonade Day is empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. The idea for Lemonade Day originated with Richmond, Indiana, native Michael Holthouse who now lives in Houston. Holthouse approached Scott Jones in 2010, and Jones then licensed the idea for

Greater Indianapolis in 2010. Since 2010, Lemonade Day has grown in popularity, inspiring young entrepreneurs across the state. Community Champions are selected to mentor the efforts of those participating and encourage young entrepreneurs in their lemonade endeavors. There are many kids who do this year after year as a tradition and host their own lemonade stand frequently throughout the warm weather months, regardless of prizes. “This is what we want – kids to start with a lemonade stand, and who knows what that may lead to? Many

successful entrepreneurs talk about having lemonade stands when they were kids,” shares Marsh. “Participating in Lemonade Day with fellow Indianapolis ambassadors is truly a highlight of the year!” states Mandy Selke. “Even if entrepreneurship is not a child’s path, the education, experience and engagement inspires for a more enriched childhood!” This year, the Community Champions are John Wechsler, serial entrepreneur and founder of the co-working space Launch

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Fishers (Hamilton County); Jon Gilman, CEO of Zionsville-based Clear Software (Boone County); Steve Spencer, President and CEO of Spencer Management Group and President of the City’s Economic Development Commission ( Johnson County); and Arin Anderson, Owner of Anderson Creative (Madison County). While early registration is encouraged, it’s never too late to participate in Lemonade Day! Please visit indianapolis.lemonadeday.org to learn more!

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PA RT N E R SH I P F O R A H E A LT H I E R J O H N S O N CO U N T Y Working to Improve the Health of Hoosiers

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A healthier community means a happier and more productive community. This motto is one that drove Johnson Memorial Health to create what is now called Partnership for a Healthier Johnson County (PHJC). Their mission is to plan and implement collaborative, measurable strategies to improve the health of the residents of Johnson County.

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PHJC developed in 1994 out of a small group of individuals from Johnson Memorial Health who shared the same vision of a healthier community outside of the hospital walls. “This shared vision led to a commitment to develop a healthcare plan that went beyond traditional hospital care, a proactive plan that would have positive health impacts before a hospital admission or emergency room visit was necessary,” said Jane Blessing, PHJC Executive Director.

by the Johnson County public, which is evidenced in the participation in programs and attendance at events. “Get Healthy Franklin!” has over 2,000 members, and the Dump Your Plump program has over 2,500 participants representing more than 100 businesses.

“Johnson Memorial Health oversees hundreds of citizens and organizations that have contributed millions of dollars in services to the community,” said Blessing. “With sustained backing from Johnson Memorial Health, PHJC has been able to create longstanding relationships with core The group conducted an extensive health assessment to determine community needs, county entities, creating action teams with a 90 percent attendance record at their which led to the creation of various action meetings who are willing and eager for any teams now in existence through PHJC. new challenge.” The research helped them identify gaps in Johnson County healthcare services, and According to PHJC’s website, “Improving the hospital resources allowed them to population health through communitycreate programs to help fill those gaps. wide partnerships is an effective way to “Inherent in all goals is improving access by prioritize health needs and streamline increasing communication and awareness, resources where they are needed most.” building capacity and coordinating existing PHJC is run by an Advisory Board as well as a four-member staff. The Advisory Board resources to maximize outcomes,” said regularly works to identify gaps in Johnson Blessing. PHJC has been well-received

County healthcare services and develop strategies to fill these gaps. According to Blessing, five action teams are at the heart of PHJC: Access to Care; Wellness; Maternal and Child Health; Tobacco-Free Johnson County; and Asthma Education/Management Programs. All the action teams identify current health concerns while developing strategies to address these health issues and coordinate existing resources to achieve this goal.

ACCESS TO CARE

Reducing the barriers to accessing healthcare is the first way to ensure a healthier community. Access to Care, according to the PHJC website, includes all types of care: insurance, mental health counseling and transportation to and from appointments for the disabled, low-income, elderly and mobility disadvantaged. This initiative also assists adults in registering for healthcare, whether private, on the market or through Medicaid, and it focuses on registering children for the Hoosier Healthwise program.

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PHJC also offers resources for behavioral health. The goal is to open doors for Johnson County residents who may not have access to mental and emotional health programs, may be hesitant to reach out to these resources or may not know that they even need these resources.

WELLNESS

Programs under the Wellness initiative include “Get Healthy Franklin!” “Dump Your Plump,” “Game on! and Beyond,” “Walk Across Johnson County” and the "Johnson County Health and Wellness Speakers Bureau.”

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The Dump Your Plump program is a 10-week weight loss and exercise competition in which community teams participate to see which group can lose the most weight and earn a $1,000 team prize. Teams consist of four to 10 members, and the cost is only $10 per participant. According to the PHJC website, you do not have to live in Johnson County to participate. Participants who exercise five days in a given week are entered into a weekly drawing for $25.

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The Speakers Bureau is a free service offering speakers skilled in a variety of health-related topics to Johnson County community schools, clubs, businesses, organizations and civic groups. The minimum number is 10 people registered to receive this free service. Throughout the next year, the Wellness Action Team will be working to fine-tune their Health and Wellness Speakers Bureau program as well as increase awareness of Johnson Memorial Health’s Weight Loss and Wellness Center.

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The board looks to reduce the Johnson County infant mortality rate. This can be done through improving access to healthcare, improving the availability of first-trimester prenatal care, promoting safe sleep practices, promoting breast feeding, reducing smoking during pregnancy and increasing the percentage of full-term deliveries. The action team also offers help through the Period of Purple Crying initiative, offering assistance to parents struggling with infants with what is traditionally known as colic. “Great Expectations” is also a free childbirth education program offered through PHJC.

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The advisory board looks to reduce overall smoking rates among adults, youths and pregnant women.

Tobacco is not the only inhaled substance covered. With the increased use of electronic nicotine delivery devices, this initiative will also cover education on this alternative.

ASTHMA EDUCATION/MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Asthma Education/Management Programs have also been covered as an initiative under PHJC. The main goal of these resources and programs is to reduce the burden of asthma in Johnson County. Workshops are available free of charge and are listed on the PHJC website. Blessing is proud to be a part of this growing program. “PHJC has been recognized as one of the longeststanding community coalitions in the state and shines as an example of Johnson Memorial Hospital’s continuing commitment to community outreach.” Alaina Sullivan is an attorney in Greenwood, focusing her work on family law and estate planning matters. She is passionate about serving those who are not able to afford normal legal fees and devotes part of her practice to modest means cases. You can reach her by visiting alainasullivanlawoffice.com or email at alaina.sullivan.law@gmail.com.

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In the spring and fall, Neighborhood Turf Care provides aeration and overseeding along with property cleanups such as winterization of shrubs and perennial plants and gutter cleaning. In between seasons, Driver also does mulch garden bed maintenance, weeding, landscape installs, shrub trimming fertilization and weed control and mowing. Driver explains in detail how his summer job at the age of 14 became a career. "I decided to buy a push mower from Lowes just because I thought my parents’ lawn would look better being pushed. A few of my neighbors on my street heard I bought a mower, so they asked if I could mow their lawns. At that point, I realized that I didn’t need to apply for a summer concession stand job like most middle school aged kids do!"

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While most of Driver’s clients are from referrals, he also makes it personal. "I knock on doors. I promote my business on Facebook, and I use things like Home Advisor and Craig’s List." Driver’s business has grown considerably in the last two years, saying that he’s currently doing twice the amount of work that he did last year, and it taking it all in stride. So how is this landscaping business different from the rest? Paul explains it quite clearly: "I look at each of my clients as a relationship. I like to get to know everyone the best I can on a professional level, and I take care of their property as if it were mine."

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Lemonade Day was created to gives kids in third through fifth grade the opportunity to learn the principles required to start any business by operating a lemonade stand. This year, kids throughout Johnson County may participate in Lemonade Day May 21. Kids keep the money they make but need to provide the stand, lemonade, cups, napkins and start-up money. Stands may be set up at any of the participating businesses. You can learn more about Lemonade Day and kids can register online at Indianapolis.Lemonadeday.org.

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1,000+ runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Rock the Block Run/Walk on Saturday, April 23. The event raised $15,750 for local charities. “We were thrilled at the turnout and the tremendous support we’ve received from our community,” said Erin Smith, organizer of Rock the Block. Find more pictures on the Rock the Block Facebook page /RockTheBlockRun.

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We hope the Black & White Ball 2016 will be an even bigger success than last year. We are adding a fun twist to the evening: a Gatsby / Roaring ‘20s theme. Your tax-deductible ticket will include: buffet dinner, live music, dancing and a keepsake photo. Plus, you’ll know that you are helping a wonderful cause by supporting “Community Angels.” There will be a cash bar. 6:30 p.m. – Midnight Biltwell Event Center 950 S. White River Pky. West Dr., Indianapolis  /Community-Angels/111306648957756

7 / 12TH ANNUAL GARDEN CELEBRATION

Saving the Monarchs is the theme of the 12th annual Garden Celebration sponsored by the Johnson County Garden Club and Purdue Master Gardeners. Featured will be plant and garden-related vendors, guest speakers throughout the day and tree giveaways (first come, first served). Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $2 Johnson County Fairgrounds

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7-8 / FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHORAL CONCERTS

The Franklin College music department will host its spring choral concerts Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer Theatre in Old Main. Approximately 100 students will perform, featuring the FC Singers, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus. Free Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin 317-738-8185 dbaumgardner@FranklinCollege.edu

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47. MURRAY

28. MELISSA

33. MICKEY

38. MINNIE

43. MONTY

48. MYRNA

29. MELODY

34. MILDRED

39. MIRIAM

44. MORGAN

49. MYRON

30. MEREDITH

35. MILLY

40. MITCHEL

45. MORLEY

50. MYRTLE

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 KATE IN THE MIDDLE

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In January, I wrote about my newfound tiny obsession – tiny homes that are less than 20 percent as large as the average sized home. In the spirit of having less space for all the stuff, I have made a conscious effort to ‘Spring Clean’ beyond the deep clean and dusting. I have taken the initiative to clear the clutter. The recent edition of “The Minimalists” podcast discussed how to reduce chaos and stress by “living with less stuff.” The hosts are childhood friends, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. They do a fabulous job of giving you insight into their viewpoint of the minimalist movement. It starts with living with less stuff. They say the average American home has 300,000 items.

The hardest items I will be going through in the near future will be the boxes of loose photos and albums as well as items from my father and grandfather. This is no easy task. But as I continue to sort through our household items, it gets easier. The last four to six weeks have been good. I feel like I am making progress. Perhaps I will count all the items we own when I am done cleaning out the rest of the house. Perhaps not. I don’t think I want to know what I have left nor guesstimate the number before I started.

Kate’s nearing mid-life in the middle of America raising her boys with her hubby building their dream one day at a time while feeling like she’s always in the middle of something.

I found the article that references this statistic. The Los Angeles Times ran the story, “For many people, gathering possessions is just the stuff of life,” by Mary Mac Vean. In this article from March 21, 2014, Regina Lark, professional organizer, said: “The average U.S. household has 300,000 things, from paper clips to ironing boards. U.S. children make up 3.7 percent of children on the planet but have 47 percent of all toys and children’s books.”

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That gave me pause. Do I have that much stuff in my own home? As I looked around, I realized I didn’t want to know, but I can remove the unnecessary items. Since then, I have taken time each weekend to remove clutter or items that are not used very often. This is a work in progress, but as I clean out closets or cabinets, I feel lighter and less stressed. Maybe it is the chaos leaving and calm settling in. Whatever the reason, I like the direction this is going.

“Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Thessalonians 5:16-18

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