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The Lost Cemeteries of White River Township Mark Messick, White River Township Trustee

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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME Did you know that one of the responsibilities of the Township Trustee is to care for abandoned cemeteries? In this month’s cover story, we reveal the secrets of the

six cemeteries that are under the care of Mark Messick. You will learn about the first settler in White River Township, brothers with different last names and many other

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tidbits about the early inhabitants of our community. Valerie Dilcher, who was featured in an earlier issue of Center Grove Community Magazine, is back this month sharing the story of her and her husband’s efforts to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal. This is a firsthand account of the devastation that hit this remote part of the world and the impact it has had on the residents. I also want to acknowledge the columnists who contribute to the magazine every month. Gardening Nana Nancy Craig discusses something you probably have seen, but I doubt you grow it in your garden: lichen! After reading her column, you will certainly notice them on your next walk. Leigh Lawson highlights the Athletic Training Department in this month’s CGHS Front Row. This team provides care for all the high school athletes. The trainers understand the need for consistency in the care provided by following protocols for each injury. They do not keep athletes from their sport, unless it is necessary. Leigh takes you behind the scene of this key group. Finally, in Kate in the Middle, Kate Rhoten has some observations on watching her boys grow. They are now at the point where they are able to provide an example for mom! That is, for me at least, an indication of a child well raised.

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Last month when I was telling my sister who lives in Florida about my article on moles, she thought I said molds or moss. She sent me pictures of the Christmas wreath lichen that she found on her walks in the Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine. Of course, I told her that was interesting, thinking what does this have to do with moles? Later when I was looking through the book, “Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World” by Julia Rothman, it has a chapter called “Take a Hike” that tells about lichens. “Lichens are a fascinating union of fungus and algae living as one organism. Lichens are not bright green like mosses and lack a leafy structure.” Lichens have very descriptive names like white-worm lichen, elegant sunburst lichen and tumbleweed shield lichen. In a bulletin by The Ohio State Extension called “10 Things You Should Know About Lichens,” they listed even more exotic names like rock pimples, fog fingers and dragon’s funnel. This article also answers other questions like “Do Lichens Damage Trees?” I was glad to find out that they do not damage trees since I have a red bud tree that looks like the lichens have possessed it. Other fun facts are that caribou and reindeer like to eat lichen. ohioline.osu.edu/sc195/029.html This month, my great nephews, Max and Eli, will be going with us on hikes through Turkey Run State Park, and we will search out lichens and mosses along the trails. The Rothman book also tells about water bears or tardigrades that live and feed on mosses and lichens. They are eight-legged microanimals less than a 16th of an inch long, so we won’t be able to see them unless we check them out in a microscope. Actually, I think they are creepy looking, and the name moss piglet is more descriptive. While we are hiking in Turkey Run, we won’t find the pretty Christmas wreath lichen, but maybe there is pumpkin face lichen. Who knows, it will be fun to check out nature’s curious parts and pieces.

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communities. These values include serving others with heart, passion and respect, placing residents’ needs above all else, acting with integrity and creating a positive atmosphere for all. They foster and preserve residents’ connections to their family, friends and community. “We are a very welcoming but elegant community with lots of activities to help residents enjoy their move into their new home,” said Tammy Summers, Director of Community Relations for Magnolia Springs SouthPointe. Residents go through an assessment before moving in, which allows the staff to customize a service plan based on that person’s individual needs. Once the assessment is completed, staff works with the resident and family to determine which services package is the right fit. Services offer a variety of amenities including assistance with daily living activities, assistance with medication, incontinence care management, assistance in and out of bed or chair, assistance during meals and escorts to and from activities and meals. Residents are also free to take advantage

of the laundry services as well as daily housekeeping. The community offers transportation seven days a week and a 24hour bistro for residents. Magnolia Springs SouthPointe also offers accommodations for various dietary needs. The building offers four sunrooms, a putting green, shuffleboard, a large balcony with a fire pit and a 1950’s themed diner. The SouthPointe community also has its own theater room, a unique feature. Many of the apartments also have individual front porches, back porches or balconies for more privacy. “Our company provides more common areas for our residents to enjoy a social atmosphere where they can celebrate life,” said Summers. The community is more than just petfriendly; Magnolia Springs offers pet services as well, including but not limited to daily dog walking and litter box services. Summers said the location is within close proximity to all local medical offices and hospitals. The appeal extends beyond the practical with the location being close to a variety of dining, entertainment and shopping options.

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“THREE JEWS WALKED INTO A SHOPPING CENTER...” A MEMOIR BY ELIZABETH KRAFT TAYLOR

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Elizabeth Kraft Taylor, known to friends as “Eliz” (Liz), is an indelible mix of grit and elegance. “Three Jews Walked Into A Shopping Center…” is Taylor’s new memoir, recounting amazing life stories that only she could share. Featured on the back cover of her memoir is a “want ad” she saw in the Chicago Tribune: “Wanted: Creative Director; wild, undisciplined, sometimes rebellious, raw talent seeks leadership.” She says, “I knew it was written for me.” After working in retail in Chicago, Taylor

was ready for her next challenge. Not surprisingly, she got the job and moved to Indianapolis, starting a career with Melvin Simon & Associates. “I’d met Melvin, Herb, and Fred 12 years prior to accepting the job at Simon when they visited a grand reopening for Madigan’s, the most successful store in any of their malls, which was the store where I was the Marketing Director in Chicago,” recalls Taylor. “These three Jews walked into the store and became my three wise men.” Taylor would work for Simon during the golden age of retail during the ’80s and early ’90s. She would be actively involved TOWNEPOST NETWORK / OCTOBER 2015 / TownePost.com

with the opening of the Mall of America as well as Circle Centre Mall, the Indiana Roof Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hotel, the Indiana Pacers and many other tremendous marketing events that she staged, raising the bar and attracting retailers such as Nordstrom to Indianapolis. Taylor has shared so many of her stories over the years, inevitably eliciting the response from her listeners, “Eliz, you should write a book.” Taylor dedicates the memoir to her three wise men and to Gerald Paul (Paul Harris, where she served on the Board of Directors), Jerry Gershman and to “Jewish men

everywhere who give a shiksa a chance.” Taylor steps further with her prologue, stating the reasons she wrote the book. The first is to honor and remember Melvin Simon because just attending a synagogue to hear his name read aloud once a year was not enough for her. Her second reason was to show the honesty and ethical values that serve as the foundation for the incredible success of the Simon organization. Lastly, she writes to share her personal story of determination and hopes to make the point that “we are all born with handicaps and blessings, and it’s our job in life to figure out which is which.” The delightfully creative copy for the want ad that drew Taylor to Indianapolis was written by then senior copywriter, Teri Moore. “Eliz was, of course, the ideal candidate! She brought structure and just enough organization, but never let that flame of creative freedom burn low,” shares Moore. “It was a madhouse most of the time – creativity, originality, lots of hard work, and above all, the license to thrive in a very loving and supportive environment.” The marketing events were nonstop with the number of malls across the country, and with the special events held at each, there was never a dull moment. Taylor shares one story about an event held at a mall in Idaho where the Lone Ranger was to make a celebrity appearance. “You never knew what was going on,” shares Taylor with a smile and a laugh. “I sent a girl to pick up the Lone Ranger, and he came to his hotel room door naked wearing only the mask.”

Eliz, Vic Ruthig and Jim Austin. Photo provided.

It’s far more than a fun memoir; it’s a living historical account of the rise of the shopping mall and the evolution of retail marketing. It’s funny, insightful and inspiring. Taylor had a tough start with an abusive drug-addicted mother who died prematurely, leaving Taylor with three younger sisters who she worked hard to raise after the death of their mother. “Eliz’s book is a great read for anyone from Indiana, anyone in retail and anyone who comes from less than ideal beginnings,” shares Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick. Taylor is still close to many of her employees and co-workers including Business Development Entrepreneur Jim Austin, who says of Taylor, “Eliz led the industry by leading Simon marketing. She has a brilliant marketing mind and provided me with great guidance throughout our work together which allowed me to hone my own marketing skills early in my career,” shares Austin. “It was a very special time to be a part of the Simon marketing department.”

Taylor praises the Simon brothers for empowering her, and she believes that their religion helped shape the company in very positive ways. “Whenever we opened a new mall which was three or four a year in those days, we would always be involved in that local community in a philanthropic way,” shares Taylor. “And Melvin would say ‘do more.’ I grew up Catholic and were always told to give to the church. The Simon brothers, through their belief of ‘our job is to heal the world,’ gave me a new perspective, and that became an integral part of my life and continues today.” The inner strength and grace that emit from Taylor come from a special place. She found a path enabling her to thrive which is nothing short of a miracle given her upbringing, an important and compelling story by itself. After experiencing a childhood of abuse, Taylor felt there wasn’t anything she couldn’t handle. Her strength of character and perseverance served her well, weathering tough circumstances and

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guiding her to becoming a successful Senior Marketing VP at Simon. Later, Taylor continued her career as President and CEO of the 500 Festival.

fact that this gave her a chance to come to terms with her childhood. I believe Eliz to be a superb example to people who’ve dealt with adversity.”

“Eliz Kraft Taylor had a significant impact on my career,” shares National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Executive Director Mi’Chelle Bettner. “When I worked with her at the 500 Festival, her creative vision was inspiring and a model for me moving forward. Eliz was a mentor to me, and I am blessed to have worked with her.”

“I have been blessed in so many ways and feel that I am called to devote my time to people in need,” shares Taylor. “I realized that there are people out there that are too shy to ask for help. People just need to love each other.”

Today Taylor is dedicated to serving not just the community but friends who may be dealing with their own challenges. “I am very happy that she got the opportunity to write this book,” shares Eliz’s husband Stephen Taylor of Stephen Taylor Design Residential Interiors. “Expressing her appreciation to Melvin and Herb was a cathartic experience and the

were wonderful, kind people.” If gold is to be purified, it has to pass through fire. That’s what Eliz is – gold.

Whether it’s a phone call or a note of encouragement, Taylor is dedicated to spreading compassion and love. “I am happy to share my stories,” says Taylor. “It was a great release for me and a cathartic healing experience.” “My first goal with my memoir is to bring back conversation about Melvin Simon,” states Taylor. “He was so important to shaping this city, and his impact nationwide cannot be overstated. My three wise men

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Community Health Network and Johnson Memorial Hospital have made it easy for Greenwood and White River residents to access medical services. With the addition of the Stone Crossing Health Pavilion located just south of Stones Crossing on State Road 135, patients who once had to drive to doctor appointments are finding care in their own backyard.

therapy and rehabilitation, recalled a clinic in the White River area that once served residents. However, it closed down, and patients transferred to the South Park location on the east side of Greenwood. Patients are able to see doctors from both healthcare organizations and have a variety of options to serve the needs of any family. When the Stones Crossing location opened two years ago, the facility began serving the

As a partnership between the two medical groups, the building houses an array of primary care and specialty care physicians, which include family medicine care, pediatric care, orthopedic specialty care, women’s health and general surgical care. “There was an obvious need for easy access to healthcare because of the tremendous growth in the area,” South Region Rehab Manager Nancy Lewark said. Lewark, who has a history in physical

community immediately, thanks to its solid understanding of the market and patients who were excited to visit their therapists closer to home. “The [physical therapy and rehabilitation] programs we developed were based on the services we felt were needed in this market,” Lewark said. With a large facility and access to state-of-theart equipment, Lewark is proud of the physical therapy and rehabilitation center. Located in 14,500 square feet of space, the practice offers physical, occupational and speech therapies. Services include a physical therapy program for adults. The majority of patients need orthopedic therapy for a defined area such as a hip, ankle or shoulder. Some come in with neurological problems that are a result of a stroke or Parkinson’s disease.

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The facility also offers physical therapy for sports-related injuries. This program’s goal is to get athletes back on the field or court as soon as possible.

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Middle and high school athletes make up the majority of these patients, but Lewark noted that “weekenders,” or children and adults who play for recreation, also benefit from this unique program. The building houses golf/batting cages and courts for sports performance exercises as well. Once an athlete is ready to move on from physical therapy, the center offers a Bridge Program that provides additional support to improve strength and performance. Aquatic therapy is also available, thanks to a HydroWorx pool that allows patients to work muscle and improve performance without aggravating injuries. The pool has a treadmill inside that can be raised to the top of the water level, so a patient can walk on the deck and be lowered into the water. With all the work involved in therapy and rehabilitation, making it seem like

play can be a challenge, but Lewark said that the occupational therapy offered for pediatric patients is exceptional, thanks to an impressive sensory gym. Pediatric specialists use swings, platforms, climbing walls, ramps and all kinds of toys to help children develop gross motor skills and to integrate sensory stimulants into daily life. “The kids think they are playing,” Lewark said, “but therapists have very specific goals they are trying to reach.” Most pediatric patients range in age from infant to 13 years of age. The facility also includes a track and enclosed treatment rooms for fine motor development such as writing, dressing and feeding. Finally, speech and language therapy services provide care to children and adults with various speech disorders. A therapist will sit down with patients and

work on exercises to improve swallowing, language, articulation and help minimize stuttering. Treatment rooms have mirrored windows so that families can observe and listen to sessions. Keeping in line with its goal of providing service to a growing community, Lewark said they have built the practice so that it can continue to accommodate the needs of its growing patient base for years to come. For more information, visit bit.ly/ community_stones_crossing.

Katie Burrell has been a southsider most of her life. She enjoys being part of a small community in a big city full of life and culture. She is a runner, writer and nature-lover. There is nothing she loves more than a nice, quiet afternoon at home with her husband and two beautiful, energetic sons.

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Editor’s Note: Featured in our October 2013 cover story “Center Grove Faces in Intriguing Places,” Valerie Dilcher (nee: Long) is a 2003 graduate of Center Grove High School. At that time, she was living in Jerusalem while completing her graduate degree. She continues to live an “intriguing” life. It was nearly midnight Friday, April 24, and most of us in the U.S. were already asleep, resting from another week’s activities. However, the weekend had already begun in the far-away country of Nepal. Just four minutes before noon Saturday, April 25, this poor nation was rocked with an astounding 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Without warning, the less than 60-seconds of earth-shaking caused homes, roads and public buildings to collapse, and “life-as-they-knewit” came to a complete halt for the Nepali people. The next morning, we in America saw the photos; the death toll would continue to climb until it reached 9,000. Just 17 days later, May 12, another just-as-powerful quake struck the capital city of Kathmandu. The destruction to the nation appeared almost endless. Before this, I felt that I had little to do with the nation of Nepal. I watched, however, a critical situation unfold: with 70 percent of the population living in areas unreachable by roads, I learned that getting aid to remote places quickly became an urgent priority for relief workers. This poor nation needed help. My husband and I were soon given an opportunity to help answer that need. Having just registered for a crisis-response training course through an organization called Crisis-Response International (CRI), we responded “yes” to join a series of teams deployed to Nepal to join the relief effort. We underwent four days of intensive training by nurses, chaplains and other aidworkers. The training covered topics such as assessing scenes of mass destruction, “triage” (“tagging” wounded to nearly-dead bodies,) basic first aid care and grief and Post Traumatic Stress counseling.

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• undispatch.com/nepal-earthquake-factsValerie Dilcher grew up in Greenwood and-figures and graduated from Center Grove A nine-hour car ride from Kathmandu took High School. Since leaving Indiana, • unicefusa.org/stories/nepal-earthquakeus into the remote village life of Nepal. Our she has lived in Mozambique, Kenya, relief-efforts-5-ways-you-can-help/24276 team camped in a region near the base camp of Israel, and Kansas City. Valerie and • Crisis Response International – Mount Everest, making ourselves available to her husband are currently based in deploying teams and sending funds: Colorado Springs, yet continue to work and support relief help the villagers in any way. We filled our days Greenwood & Center Grove Community Newsletters efforts in the Middle East. criout.com sharing meals, assessing homes, giving medical 1/2 page island - 4-color ad • (4.75" w x 7.125" h) treatment, removing rubble and helping Run Date: October 2015 issue families find some of their most precious things. One woman in the village begged us to enter her home (collapsed and hazardous) in an effort to recover her sewing machine. Realizing it was her means of livelihood, we tried our best but were unable to recover the machine. For another family, we worked an entire day trying to do the work of a bulldozer, destroying the home so they could rebuild on their land. They were immensely grateful for our work, though we often felt the smallness of our own efforts. Our hearts joined together with the people of this village, and during that time, we witnessed much deeper questions arise from their hearts. “Are the gods angry with us?” they wondered. “Why did this happen so suddenly and without warning?” These were not simple questions with easy answers. As we shared life with the people of Nepal in those short 10 days, however, one truth stayed deep in our hearts: we can’t fully understand their suffering, but to some degree, we share in a suffering common to humanity. Whether it is an earthquake the lasts mere seconds, a sudden phone call, medical diagnosis or car crash, events come into all of our lives that are beyond our control. As the rebuilding and reconstruction from “rock bottom” continues, let us not forget the people of Nepal nor hesitate to reach out to them in their need in whatever small or great way that we can. For more information about the Nepal earthquake or to make donations for the relief effort, visit the following sites:

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The Lost Cemeteries of White River Township Writer / Julie Yates . Photographer / Forrest Mellott

Many Center Grove residents may not realize that nestled close to housing developments and commercial expansions, there are six local parcels of land with a rich history. These tracts are the final resting places of pioneers, the founding families of Johnson County. Many of the interred are also the ancestors of people who still live in the area. The steward of these cemeteries is White River Township Trustee Mark Messick. Several years ago, the Indiana State Legislature realized that abandoned cemeteries were in bad condition, and city growth was threatening their existence. They are located on pieces of land that no one claims to own and for which no taxes are collected. A law was passed to ensure that any lost burial

ground that had existed since 1939 would be preserved. As a result, it is a Township Trustee’s responsibility to retain the grounds and surrounding fences of these plots as well as righting or replacing headstones as they fall into disrepair. During the time he has overseen the upkeep of the cemeteries, Messick has enjoyed becoming familiar with the lore behind the headstones. He recommends two resources available for historic information. There is a direct link to the website findagrave.com on the White River Township Trustee website, whiterivertownship.org/cemeteries. It records all interments and includes photos provided by volunteers of many headstones. The second source of information is a Google digitized book written in 1881, “A Historical Sketch of Johnson County” by D. D. (David Demaree) Banta.

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amounts of insects. During certain times of the year, horses could only plow for a few hours in the morning due to the large numbers of biting flies. At night, they filled the cabin with smoke in order to drive out the mosquitoes. Then they closed the doors to prevent them from returning.

Bargersville Cemetery CR 300 near the Bargersville Flea Market The Bargersville Cemetery is the southernmost pioneer burial ground in the township, and many of its 108 headstones bear the name of Doty. John Doty arrived from West Virginia in May 1821 and settled in an area that became known as Doty Hill. According to the Banta book mentioned above, Doty and his large family exemplified the hardworking pioneer spirit that tamed the area. It is said that his son George Doty killed 300 deer during their first year in the area, but unfortunately squirrels and raccoons ate every bit of corn they managed to harvest.

Messersmith, Peterman Rd. between Smith Valley Rd. & Fairview Rd. There are only 16 graves in the Messersmith Cemetery, but one of them belongs to Abraham Sells, credited as the very first settler in White River Township. Several members of his family, including a brother buried in Lowe Cemetery under a headstone that reads “John Sell,” accompanied him. They were indeed blood brothers, but for some reason, John dropped the “s” from his surname. Sells’ original headstone was made of sandstone that is susceptible to weathering. The family placed a new headstone next to it in order to maintain his place in history.

Lowe, Deerwood Subdivision Lowe Cemetery has 165 headstones, making it the land tract with the largest amount of recorded graves. North Carolina native Thomas Lowe, along with his eight children and their families, came to White River Township in March 1821. Thomas Lowe, Jr., was one of the first two elected Justices of the Peace, and later his brother Abraham held the same office. However, the first thing founding families such as the Lowes had to do was clear their land, so they could begin to plant crops. Neighbors would help each other fell trees during the day, and then they would return to their own land at night to burn the fallen brush and trees.

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If you look closely at these infant graves in Messersmith Cemetery, the baby angels actually have different expressions on their faces. “I’d like to think the headstone carver knew the family," Messick mused, “and cared enough to give them individual faces.”

Several of the 89 headstones in Lyons Cemetery mark the grave of more than one individual plot. Robert Lyons, who was originally from Pennsylvania and then Kentucky, settled in White River Township in 1827. In “A Historical Sketch of Johnson County,” Banta related, “No man could excel him in the Miller, CR 144 west of Whiteland Rd. about 1 mile performance of the arduous duties Miller Cemetery encompasses five acres, but there are only belonging to pioneer life.” The book told of the many hardships people of 27 marked graves which are mostly along the perimeter of the that era had to face, including massive property. Messick believes many others are buried there. 22 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2015 / atCenterGrove.com

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Lack of funds for headstones as well as widespread disease such as dysentery between 1832 and 1836 wiped out entire families, increasing the probability of unmarked sites in the center. He explained, “A family may not have had any money for a real headstone, or a church might have stepped in to help with the burial. A wooden marker may have been put up, but over the years, it would turn into mulch and then dirt.”

father.” Legend has it that Native Americans are buried close-by. Messick feels that this is probably true because the area was known as a popular hunting ground, and visiting tribes might have picked up diseases from interacting with pioneer settlers. All six of White River Township’s cemeteries are tangible documentation of the area’s first settlers. Luckily, the Indiana State Legislature recognized their importance before they were lost to sprawling development. Thanks to Messick’s diligent care in overseeing these abandoned cemeteries, they are far from being “lost” but will exist for years to come.

For those who had the economic means to afford a substantial headstone, inscriptions were often engraved on the markers. This one found on the edge of Miller Cemetery appears to be made out of marble, which is uncharacteristic of the era. The Tresslar Cemetery contains 53 gravesites and has been known by several names: Dresslar, Robinson and Shufflebager. Messick gave the following explanation for the name confusion, “Imagine a farmer homesteading with 12 or 13 children and perhaps some other relatives either visiting or living with the family. If someone died, they would be buried right there on the property. If they Tresslar, CR 375 W had a year of bad crops, the family may have west of Morgantown moved on to another about 2 miles area. A different family would take over the land, or the area would become a settlement for several families. Each time it changed hands, the cemetery on the property would be known by a different name.” Messick also gave the reason why it was once known as Dressler and is now Tressler: “One brother spelled his last name with a D, and the other one signed his name with a T even though they had the same

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Eligible patients will include those requiring 24/7 nursing support for symptoms American poet Langston Hughes once unmanageable at home and five-day respite asked, “What happens to a dream deferred?” stays to give families much-needed breaks. In Franciscan St. Francis Health responds addition, patients needing routine levels of with its newly constructed 27,000 square care will be admitted on a case-by-case basis. foot Hospice House built by Tonn and Blank Construction and dedicated in midA VIRTUAL TOUR September. Enter St. Francis Hospital campus from Emerson Avenue and continue east. First envisioned in the late 1990s, doctors Franciscan Hospice House is located south and nurses at Franciscan St. Francis Health of the hospital at 8414 Franciscan Lane, recognized a need for an extension of both past the private home for the Sisters of St. the home and hospital for those requiring Francis of Perpetual Adoration. specialized end-of-life care. Critically ill patients wanted to go home, but their loved Visitors will be welcomed into a living room ones were often not able or healthy enough with a stone fireplace, a donated baby grand to provide 24/7 care. piano and stylish seating selected by Dene Nidiffer, the hospital’s senior interior design “In my otolaryngology practice, I saw a lot project manager. To the right is Admission of head and neck cancer patients, so at that Coordinator Adrienne Bocchinfuso’s office. time, there weren’t many options,” said Lining the east side of the building is the Dr. Gerald Walthall, medical director of large community room with audio-visual Palliative Medicine. capability and a more intimate library.

North of the nurses’ station are rooms where Bereavement Coordinators Jeff Hauersperger and Karla Norton will counsel families. Nearby is a children’s play area for visiting families. A hydrotherapy room features a large bathtub with a lift for patients who prefer baths. At the end of the north hall, a large family room and screened porch make it possible for families to gather and relax away from the patient’s private room.

After a month of routine inspections and technology installation, Franciscan Hospice House will begin receiving patients in November. According to Director of Hospice Services Kris Basicker, “The whole purpose for the house is to make it warm and welcoming for families whose loved ones are entering the end-of-life journey.”

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Next to the living room are the nurses’ station and chapel. “Virtually everything in this chapel, including the stained glass windows, pews, organ and statue of the holy family, came from the hospital’s former Beech Grove location. The beauty of that continues the legacy of St. Francis,” said Media Relations Director Joe Stuteville.

The house features 12 patient rooms with expansion space for four additional ones. Each room has its own separate patio and faces the woods and garden. Besides the patient’s bed, the layout includes a sofa sleeper, refrigerator and power charging station. Loved ones are welcome to spend the night. Large handicap compliant bathrooms, individual temperature control and two flat screen TVs enhance each room. Nearby is a kitchen and laundry facilities that families can use. Franciscan Hospice House provides much needed office space for its staff and volunteers. Ambulatory and delivery along with a separate staff entrance line its west side. Medical Directors Drs. Nicolas Priscu and David Mandelbaum manage patient care and share an on-site office.

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Offices for the clinical staff and administration will also be located in the house. Their retreat room features a large table, lockers, kitchenette and a separate comfortable lounge. “Having been involved in critically ill patient care, I know how exhausting it can be. In this area, the staff can rest spiritually, emotionally and physically,” said Cecilia Quade, Director of Palliative Care and Hospice. Volunteer Coordinator Cheryl McMahon recruits volunteers who will take patients to the chapel, visit with patients and help with office work. “It is a very rewarding opportunity. We all play an advocate role because we are here to go on that journey beside our patients and their families,” said McMahon. To discuss volunteer opportunities, call 317-528-2092. Sister Veronica Lopez, who works with the Palliative Care Team, will regularly visit patients and their families. Sister Marcene

Franz, vice president of Mission Integration, will share the hospital’s vision for hospice and focus on spiritual care. “The whole cycle of life also includes death. The sisters have a long history of caring for patients from birth to death,” said Stuteville. Greg Williamson, executive director of Franciscan Alliance Foundation Central Indiana, has worked for the past four and a half years to raise money so that the Hospice House could become a reality. While $10.3 million was raised and covered construction costs, an additional $1.7 million will fund an endowment that will supplement training, updates and operating costs. Of the money raised, almost half came from Franciscan Alliance. Individuals including hospital personnel donated 29 percent, businesses and organizations 18 percent and grants 5 percent. Williamson emphasized donations are still needed to fund the endowment.

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3) McCordsville – Tuttle Orchard’s fall activities begin September 12 and run through October 31. Activities include u-pick apples, pumpkins and sunflowers. For an additional cost, a kid’s farm play area also is available with a miniature maze, miniature riding tractors and more. Famous Tuttle caramel apples, hot cider and pumpkin donuts are available for purchase as well. (indianapolisorchard.com)

1) Noblesville – Stony Creek Farm’s annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival runs September 26-October 31. Pumpkins, kid’s area, hoop house maze, sling shot, hayrides, pumpkin train, jumping pillow, farm animals and more. There is a charge for parking in addition to admission and attraction fees. (stonycreekfarm.net)

4) Danville – Beasley’s Orchard and Gardens is open every weekend in October, but the first and second weekends feature their Heartland Apple Festival with live entertainment, puppet shows, a giant jumping pillow, face painting, hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze and more. (beasleys-orchard.com)

2) Fortville – Piney Acres Farm’s annual Autumn Celebration begins September 26 and runs through October 31. You can find pumpkins, corn mazes, barnyard animals, hayrides, fall treats, and for an additional cost, an expanded kid’s play zone. (pineyacresfarm.com)

5) Whiteland – Kelsay Farms is the ultimate fall fun experience from October 2 through November 1. Tons of family fun around every corner including a children’s play area, daily planned activities, live music, hayrides, pumpkins and dairy farm tours (a calf is born almost every day). You also can enjoy yummy dairy snacks like grilled cheese and

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6) Greenwood – Waterman’s Family Farms has two locations – Raymond Street and Greenwood – open daily throughout the month of October for fall family fun. Both locations include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, farm animals, kid’s areas and photo ops. The Raymond Street location features a pumpkin-eating dinosaur, and for an additional cost, pony rides, rock wall and train rides. (watermansfamilyfarm.com) 7) Pendleton – Smith Family Farms has pumpkins and more. Weekends throughout the month of October, you can find pumpkins, a full playground, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, corn maze, caramel apples and more. (smithfamilyfarms.com) Disclaimer: We do our best to gather relevant and timely information for our readers. However, information is subject to change after the time of print. Make sure to check your fall pick’s website or call ahead for specific open dates, hours, pricing and activities before heading out for fall family fun.

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TRAINERS TO THE CGHS STARS their return and for the long term. The trainers ease anxieties as they assess and refer students to the correct facility or physician for further treatment. Doing what is best for each student is essential. Buchholtz states, “We ride that line of not wanting to get them back into a sport too soon and making sure they can perform the basic activities so they can perform in their sport.”

CGHS trainer Angela Fields and UIndy student Lauren MacNab Writer / Leigh Lawson . Photographer / Jessica Kelly

A common thread courses through all of the Center Grove High School athletics. It may not win an individual championship, but it is a vital part to the success of all sports. Striving to achieve the CGHS gold standard, the Athletic Training Department surpasses the mark. With the knowledge and talents of David Buchholtz and Tasha Taylor, the CGHS student athletes receive capable, compassionate care. Buchholtz, known as Trainer Dave by the students, has begun his 15th year as the CGHS athletic trainer. Buchholtz earned his degree as a certified athletic trainer from Minnesota State University at Moorhead. In his early years at CGHS, he was alone in the challenge of caring for the many athletes. The job spans vastly from injury prevention and assessing athletes after injury to providing treatments and returning athletes to their sports. Three years ago, Taylor joined the staff to meet the needs of the athletic department. Coming from Franklin College, Taylor has been a valued addition. She has made it much more feasible to cover the heavy game and practice schedules. When asked about her favorite part of being a CGHS trainer, Taylor responds that it is “working with the kids to help them get back to the sport they love to do, functioning properly.” She loves to interact and work with the students. While Buchholtz and Taylor are the foundation, there are other contributors to the department. University of Indianapolis students Jenny Dudash and Lauren MacNab receive the opportunity to apply their education. Along with these students, CGHS students have joined the training team. The student trainers for this year are Vanessa Kuechler, Marina Dietel, Laurinda Godfrey, Angela Fields and Elena Ponder. Buchholtz states that teachers recommend students or they have previous sports experience. Buchholtz and Taylor work tirelessly in caring and rehabilitating student athletes. They create a comfortable, loose environment, giving the care that students know will be the best thing for

The trainers understand the need for consistency in the care provided by following protocols for the various injuries. They do not keep athletes from their sport, unless it is necessary. It sometimes means that they must be brutally honest. Both Buchholtz and Taylor agree that the most difficult part of the job is having a student injured in a preseason practice or scrimmage which prevents the student from participating in the season. The coaches truly appreciate the trainers. Coach Cale Hoover shares, “Dave and Tasha are an instrumental part of our team. Wrestling is obviously a very physical sport, which causes our team members to work through many nicks and bruises. Our training staff is phenomenal in their treatment and keeping our guys on the mat in both practice and competition. I know when one of our guys goes to see them, any injury will be identified and treated the best way possible.” Buchholtz and Taylor know that they are part of the backbone of CGHS sports and consider all of the athletes as their own. They enjoy the successes of all of the sports and fully appreciate the hard work to achieve a state championship, but they never lose focus on the wellbeing of their students. Leigh and her husband, Mike, have called Center Grove their home for 14 years. They chose Center Grove as the ideal place to raise their two children, Eric and Julia. She is an active member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church where she writes an online Bible study.

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