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After graduating from culinary school in Chicago back in 2003, Mark Henrichs spent time in several cities around the country and beyond honing his craft as a chef before settling here in Central Indiana to launch Revery, his family-friendly Greenwood eatery.
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Stimulating Young Minds: 6th Annual Community Career+Education Forum Coming Up September 19
8 Taking The Lead: Greenwood
14 The Mills House: History, Memories & Progress
18 10 Pins: New Duckpin Bowling
Alley Celebrates Grand Opening In Johnson County
Community High School Alum Sierra Hignite Talks Excitement For New WISH-TV Gig
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Stimulating Young Minds 6th Annual Community Career+Education Forum Coming Up September 19
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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The acronym has been used often through education outlets within the past several years, making an impression on both educators and students, but do we really know what it means in the career field? Endress+Hauser, a global process automation company whose U.S. headquarters is in Greenwood, has stepped up to help bridge the technical skills gap that exists in the industry. In an effort to raise awareness, educate and inform the community about the skilled trades, technical careers and advanced manufacturing opportunities available to them locally, Endress+Hauser, along with ASPIRE Johnson County and Central Nine Career Center, have pioneered an event geared towards middle schoolers - the Community Career+Education Forum. The 6th annual Community Career+Education Forum (CCEF) on September 19, is aimed to inform, inspire and raise awareness about local career opportunities in the STEM field to middle schoolers in the Johnson County area and surrounding communities, their parents and educators. “We have organizations from the community who believe in this long term, proactive strategic approach to the talent pipeline,” says Brandyn Ferguson Vice President of Human Resources at Endress+Hauser. “Many things can and will happen if we believe in this generation.”
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The forum will not only show middle schoolers the different career paths they can take with manufacturing and technical jobs, it will also give them an opportunity to interact with hands-on activities and people directly from the field. What Will Be There? Robotics, interactive booths, games, and active 3-D printing are just a few activities you can expect. There will be no shortage of things to do and learn in the three-hour event. Have you always been curious about what goes on at Cummins, Duke Energy or Caterpillar? Now is your time to find out. Cummins, Duke Energy and Caterpillar are three of the industry partners that have participated in the past few years. Every year, CCEF has nearly 30 industry exhibitors in attendance. Industry partners set up interactive booths where students, parents and educators can stop by to speak with a company representative and gather information about their company and what they do. This is a chance to see real equipment from the companies, too. “We have booths set up at the event staffed with employees in specific careers,” Ferguson says. “They are able to inform attendees on the path they took to get them to where they are, the education they received, the company they work for, what they do at their job and why they do it.” “We have many opportunities for the students, educators and parents to engage in fun activities during the event,” says Juliana Cleveland, Event Planner for Endress+Hauser. “We have games like Are you Smarter than An Engineer? where kids can answer math and science questions against one of Endress+Hauser’s engineers.”
Robotics teams will show off their robots in demonstrations and will be able to answer questions from those who might be interested in participating in robotics in the future. Both Johnson County and Greenwood libraries also participate in the forum. They highlight the STEM initiatives that are happening in their branches.
“Last year there were multiple submissions received, one being from a middle school science teacher who had the idea for an aquaponics project,” says Jackie Renforth, Content Development Specialist at Endress+Hauser. “Students were able to learn hands-on how to sustainably maintain an ecosystem right in their classroom.”
Who’s Behind It? The forum is a collaboration between Endress+Hauser, Central Nine Career Center and Aspire Johnson County.
You Don’t Want To Miss This. Working to join talent, curiosity and ambition with technology and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Endress+Hauser and CCEF industry partners truly believe the generation that will be entering the workforce can solve the world’s challenges.
“Central Nine is the connection to the school systems,” Ferguson says. “Aspire Johnson County is the connection to the industries. We’re here as the host, main funder and the thought leaders.” Their goal is to create a space that allows participants to see the local opportunities that are available in construction, manufacturing, HVAC, electrical, technical or skilled trades. Not only is the forum a great way for students and parents to learn about future opportunities, there are also opportunities for educators to receive a classroom STEM grant. Educators often have creative projects and ideas that they would like to implement in their classroom but don’t have the funding to see it through to fruition. Many times, teachers fund their projects with their own earnings. Through CCEF, educators can apply for a classroom STEM grant. Educators fill out an application form describing their STEM-related classroom project and how much it would cost to execute. The CCEF committee reviews the submissions and roughly $10,000 is awarded in the process.
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“Retaining, inspiring and raising awareness of local opportunities is what the forum is all about,” says Ferguson. “Networking among the industry partners and the educators is another added benefit of the forum. Educators are always looking for companies to partner with on multiple levels.” “This is a unique opportunity,” Ferguson says. “Up until the last six years, this type of community event did not exist where parents or guardians can take their kids and learn about hundreds of different job opportunities available here locally. It’s going to be the best three hours you’ve spent for you and your child since Disney World.” Interested in Attending? Visit www.us.endress.com/ccef to register. If you are a local middle school STEM educator and are interested in applying for STEM grant, please email ccef.us.sc@ endress.com
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Taking the Lead Greenwood Community High School Alum Sierra Hignite Talks Excitement For New WISH-TV Gig Writer / Megan Stephens Photography Provided
Sierra Hignite stands confidently in front of the camera and reports on the happenings of Central Indiana. Finding stories, interviewing subjects, shooting video footage, writing, editing and tying it all together is all in a days work. Her new title as multimedia reporter and journalist at WISH-TV in Indianapolis has been her latest step in her storytelling journey. As a Greenwood Community High School and Indiana University graduate, Hignite brings justice to her community by telling their stories. On the 5-6 o’clock news during weekdays, you can see Hignite reporting on Channel 8 about everything — from how Two Chicks
and a Hammer donated horses to IMPD’s mounted patrol to the housing market in Indianapolis. You’ll also be able to catch her on the nightly news during the weekend. However, the road to get where she currently is didn’t happen overnight. Her first job was babysitting, then retail. In her younger days, you might have seen her selling shoes at Finish Line in the Greenwood Park Mall. During her school years, she participated in Greenwood’s journalism program. She was on the newspaper staff as an entertainment editor and she worked with the school’s broadcast program. This was the first time Hignite got a taste of what it would be like to be a storyteller. “It’s what sparked my interested [in journalism],” she says. “I didn’t
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know why I liked it, but I knew that I did.” However, once she donned the gown, threw her cap in the air and graduated high school, she set out for college to major in chemistry — she was determined to become a dentist. But while at a dentist office where she had to observe an oral procedure taking place, she almost passed out. That’s when she realized dentistry was not for her. Journalism would be the path she’d take. Once she changed majors, Hignite knew that the IU Media School was her rightful home. During her college years, she worked on IUSTV, a student-run television station at IU, where she was a reporter and news director. “[IUSTV] really solidified that this is what I want to do and this is how I want to do it,” Hignite says. Her two influences were Anne Ryder, one of her IU professors who worked for 30 years in television news, and Catt Sadler, an entertainment reporter best known for her work in E! News. “They’re cool on TV but they’re genuinely good people,” Hignite says. “I look up to them in a lot of ways, as women, as professionals and as individuals.” Hignite graduated college in May 2017 and got a job as a reporter for WTWO-TV in Terre Haute where she worked as a reporter and anchor. It was during her time at WTWO-TV where she covered the story about Billy Joe Henry, how he found God on the floor of the Vigo County jail, and then opened a church. It was for this story that she won a Wilbur Award — one of the oldest awards in journalism. “ Being able to win something prestigious within a group that is so important to me and that I identify with was really nice,” Hignite says. Although she was in Indiana, Terre Haute didn’t quite feel like home. She kept her eyes out for opportunities back in Indy. Seeing an opening for a reporter at WISH-TV, she applied quickly. After several months of waiting, she finally heard from the news director that they’d like to give her an interview, then things went fast. Her interview was on a Tuesday, she had an offer by Wednesday, and four weeks later in March 2019, she was on the job. Now five month in, she says she feels more comfortable with the atmosphere and she loves chasing bigger stories. Sometimes mercury is in retrograde, crime strikes and the flashing blue and red lights tell her there is a story. Other times she has to go out and find stories herself. “Finding a story is random searching and not closing any doors,” she says. “The stories that are my favorite are those where you can see change. I like to give people a voice who wouldn’t necessarily
have one on [the TV] platform.” In journalism, they say that you’re with someone during their best days and worst days. The hardest part of her job is covering death. Deaths, no matter how they happen, the news covers them — and for Hignite, she is deeply affected by those whose stories she captures. “I always think about it in that you’re telling a story of a person who is hurt, and who better to tell it than the person closest to them,” Hignite says. So while she’s out telling the stories of the community, she is also living her own. Making it this far so early in her career was never intended but she knows that being in Indy, giving justice to those who need it most and helping people is her favorite part of it all. “My biggest goal for myself professionally isn’t to hold a certain position or work at a certain station, but it is more so just to keep growing and making an impact,” Hignite says.
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DANNA GREEN: HEALTHMARKETS INSURANCE AGENCY 3147 Smith Valley Rd, Suite E Greenwood 317-430-7094 HealthMarkets.com
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Serving Center Grove, Greenwood and surrounding states, Danna Green represents HealthMarkets Insurance Agency by advising individuals, families and small businesses concerning their health insurance, life insurance and benefit needs. As a busy, single mom of three, she is passionate about her career. “I was a stay-at-home mom for 10 years, so this was a completely different ballgame for me, but I absolutely can’t see myself doing anything else,” Green says. “I love it!” Recently, Green celebrated the opening of the new HealthMarkets location in Greenwood with a ribbon-cutting on June 20. The grand opening was received with a positive turnout by the community. “It turned out to be a successful day,” Green says. “We had a really nice turnout of clients and potential clients. The weather wasn’t great, but even with the weather, we had a great turnout. We had carriers present to hand out giveaways. We hope to make this a yearly event.” Green is happy to serve the Southside and for the opportunity to give back to the community as well. “I am excited that we are able to have a location right here in Center Grove,” she says. “We sponsor many of the Greenwood and Center Grove sporting events. I try to give back to the community as much as possible.”
“I feel like, now more than ever, people need the guidance of an agent to help them decipher what plans are available for their family and within their budget,” Green says. Green’s business success is noted by her appointment to HealthMarkets 2019 Agent Advisory Board and as a member of the HealthMarkets 2019 Chairman’s Club, which recognizes the top producing agents in the nation. She is in the Top 30 producers out of thousands of agents across the country. In addition to meeting health and life insurance needs, the office provides guidance for beneficiaries looking into Medicare plans, as well as assisting those interested in dental, vision, critical illness, disability, accident, longterm care insurance or wellness programs. “Maintaining and taking good care of my clients is what is important to me,” Green says. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is located at 3147 Smith Valley Rd, Suite E in Greenwood. For more information, Danna Green can be reached at 317-4307094 or by email at dgreen@healthmarkets.com. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is licensed in all states, including the District of Columbia. Service and product availability varies. HM007052
HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is one of the largest distribution groups for benefits in the United States, working with many of the available options and representing more than 200 insurance carriers across the nation. This allows Green to help people shop for and tailor plans that are targeted to meet their specific needs instead of steering them to a particular company or product. People may not be aware of the alternative methods that are offered. atGreenwood.com / AUGUST 2019 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / 11
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After graduating from culinary school in Chicago back in 2003, Mark Henrichs spent time in several cities around the country and beyond honing his craft as a chef before settling here in Central Indiana to launch Revery, his family-friendly Greenwood eatery. After working in restaurants in California, Louisiana, New York, Virginia and the Caribbean, Henrichs was invited by a colleague to Indianapolis in 2012 for the position of executive chef at Mesh on Mass downtown. He became enamored with Central Indiana and figured it was an ideal setting to eventually start his own passion project. Owner Mark Henrichs
Revery Celebrates 5 Years In Greenwood Owner Talks Success & Future Plans
In 2014 Henrichs spotted a historic building on Main Street in Greenwood dating back to 1863 that reminded Henrichs of a restaurant he used to frequent during his time in Chicago. He knew it had to be his, and by October of that year Revery was open to the public. Five years on, Henrichs hasn’t regretted it for a moment. “I love big cities but there’s something about Indianapolis and the southside specifically, where it feels like home,” he says. “And the cool, old building that I found still makes me want to go there every day. We actually found old whiskey and perfume bottles and medicine vials under the floorboards dating back to the 1880s, which was so cool.” Revery’s rustic-yet-modern interior is welcoming and refined without being too formal, and the menu is rather diverse. You’ll find steak, seafood, burgers and short ribs, as well as appetizers like poutine, cheese curds, bruschetta, crab cakes and calamari. “When we first started we were more high-end dining because I was used to cooking that way in New York City and Chicago,” Henrichs recalls. “But we found that there weren’t enough people here to be attracted to that type of menu. So for the first few months we were like chameleons — we changed the menu every single week and started to find what works.” Eventually, Henrichs and his team arrived at a casual lunch and dinner concept that includes a few items for those wanting a fine dining
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experience, such as filet and braised lamb. The rotating lunch menu ranges from braised beef poboys to fried chicken sandwiches to tenderloins and more (check Revery’s social media for daily lunch and dinner menu updates). “The menu is for everybody,” Henrichs says, adding that Revery sources locally whenever possible from Shamrock, Maple Leaf and Eli Creek farms among others. “If you want foie gras here you can find it, and if you want fries you can get fries. I’d say we’re a casual restaurant, and we cook and serve what we like to eat. You don’t have to come in wearing a dress or a suit and tie.” Henrichs also offers a diverse drink menu at BarReV, which sits at the back of the restaurant, including a local beer selection and more than 100 whiskeys to choose from. “The cool thing about having a mom-and-pop shop like ours is that we can change things up on the menu if we want to, and bring back something if people tell us they miss it,” Henrichs adds. “We don’t have to have anybody’s approval. It’s hard work when you do it on your own, but it’s a labor of love.” Word has slowly spread about Revery over the past five years, and Henrichs says the bulk of his clientele now comes from at least 10 miles away to dine. “We’re getting customers from Carmel, Avon and Zionsville now too, and we have a bunch of locals that we see a lot,” he says. Henrichs currently has plans to construct a multiuse facility next to Revery, which he envisions with a ground-level restaurant and bakehouse, an upstairs area for private event rental, as well as 10 to 12 private office workspaces. “I think it would be cool to have office space for local startup companies and business people where they can get something to eat and then work there,” Henrichs says. “I’m still working with an architect on plans for that project and it’s something I hope will happen in the not-toodistant future.” Revery is located at 299 West Main Street in Greenwood. For additional info call 317-215-4164 or visit them online at reverygreenwood.com. atGreenwood.com / AUGUST 2019 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / 13
home’s original owner, the Mills family. Susan Mills England reached out via the Facebook page. Now living in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she heard about the renovation and related article and was eager to share her story. Mills states when they broke ground on the house in 1954, its original address was RR2 Box 18A, until the post office gave the property its official address as 944 Fry Road. The home soon earned two nicknames — the Glass House on Fry Road and Southwind.
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“The property had dense, thick woods,” Mills England says. “When we came on the weekends to clear the property, we noticed the winds came up from the south, so we named it Southwind.”
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No matter its official address or nickname, the family had difficulty explaining to people how to get to the house.
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This second article in the series about the iconic property at 944 Fry Road in Greenwood, affectionately known as the Mills House, promises to deliver the much-anticipated updates on the project and more. Several months have passed since Todd Anthony and his crew began work on renovating the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home and the inquiries keep pouring in on the Mills House Facebook page. Thanks to the power of digital technology and social media, more stories about the home have come to light. It didn’t take long to realize this series was evolving into so much more than a story about a house renovation. Immediately after the Mills House Facebook page went live, people began connecting and sharing their stories. Dozens commented about how delighted they are to see the majestic home being restored to its former glory. Some commented about how they admired the classic contemporary style house with its cantilevered overhangs and clerestory windows. Many shared memories of passing the home through the years
and admiring it. Within days, hundreds of people were connected through the Facebook page. But most unexpected were messages from the home’s former residents, including Ernie and Edith Mills’ only child, Susan, the original owners. Meanwhile, work continued on the house. The initial phase involved stabilizing the property to prevent further damage. “We removed dead trees that were threatening the home, abated the wildlife living inside and removed dangerous electrical,” Anthony says. “We have successfully replaced the joists that hold up the cantilevered roof and removed the temporary jacks returning the home to its original style. Next up, will be sending all the interior woodwork offsite to be refinished and replacing the HVAC and plumbing.” The electrical updates proved to be a challenge. Much of the electrical work had to be replaced including the pole at the street. All the attention to detail and care to preserve this house was befitting of a structure bursting with memories. None were more powerful than those from the
“We used to tell people to turn at the two big trees,” she says. There were also sheep on the property which presented some challenges, but it proved helpful as there was less area to mow. It’s no surprise that Mills decided to build a home featuring the cabinet and countertop products from his business. He was a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and even traveled to Wisconsin to meet with him to share design philosophies. With a design already in mind, Mills fashioned a model of his dream home out of balsa wood. He took his original model with an L-shaped design to an up and coming local architect, Harry Cooler. Cooler just happened to share the same affinity for Frank Lloyd Wright’s style, and even better, he studied under the famous architect at the University at Illinois. “Dad had lots of connections with builders, and he’d heard a lot about Cooler,” Mills England says. “So they met, discussed it, Harry made some modifications to it, but he stuck with Dad’s vision.” The house was complete in 1956, and the memories were just beginning. Of course, there were fond memories of parties and events held at the house, like bridal showers,
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parties for classmates, sorority sisters and even Susan’s wedding reception. More than the memories of happy times, what remained after the Mills family left was the legacy the house left behind. A classic way ahead of its time, the home had features which most homes of that era did not. “Our house was heated with copper tubing. We also had air conditioning,” Mills England says. “Dad had a unique vision to bring the outside in, so he installed terrazzo floors. He also wanted lots of natural stone, so we hauled stone all the way from Brown County in his Chrysler New Yorker. He wanted to create a peaceful setting among nature.” The Smith family was the second family to live in the home. Ron Smith, a local attorney, loved the classic architectural design, its unique, unusual layout with a fireplace on the main floor. “Ernie was a unique craftsman. The radiant heat was very modern, especially by 1950s standards,” Smith says. Smith’s daughter Jennifer spotted the February 2019 Mills House article and told her dad right away. The home was the first place she lived after she was born. With plenty of their own fond memories of living there, she asked her dad to reach out and share the family’s thoughts. Smith shared how the family remodeled the kitchen, converted part of the garage into an office (reserving two bays for Ernie’s vehicles), and kept the sheep for weed control. “We also tried goats for a while,” he says. Smith eventually completely converted the entire home into a law office, and clients began to appreciate the home’s splendor. As the journey continues, more connections and memories may be revealed. Although they have a monumental task, Todd Anthony and his crew will continue working hard to preserve all those special touchstones the home evokes.
The renovations are still on track to be completed by the end of September. Anthony plans to open the home for meetings and conferences at that time. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mills House Facebook page.
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Owner Pat Hagan
New Duckpin Bowling Alley Celebrates Grand Opening In Johnson County Writer / Megan Stephens Photographer / JW.creative.indy
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esides the Fountain Square Theater building, home to Action & Atomic Duckpin Bowling, duckpin bowling is sparse in Central Indiana. However, this July the Baltimore born sport was established in Franklin, Indiana. In January 2018, Pat Hagan, a Dish Network Operator, purchased the former Smallwood Appliance building at 27 W. Monroe Street on the Southside of the Franklin courthouse. Spending a year and a half on renovations, he turned it into a place that has fun to spare — 10 Pins. “The building came first, the idea for duckpin bowling came second,” Hagan says. “We gutted the place. We took all the plaster off the walls to reveal the brick. All the flooring was uncovered. We got it down to the bare bones.” Hagan was originally going to rent out the building to become a restaurant or microbrewery, but when he and his family took a trip to the Fountain Square’s Duckpin Bowling scene, he started to consider the business for the Franklin property. Hagan couldn’t resist adding an entertainment spot to the courthouse square. “I called three or four companies who did mini-bowling and duckpin bowling,” Hagan says. “I thought, ‘let’s get some numbers and give it a shot.’” The idea was to foster an activity in downtown Franklin. The city has a lot of great restaurants and shops but not a wider range of recreation. Being located on the one and only courthouse square in Johnson County is fantastic and the support from the community has been great. The atmosphere of the alley is retro restoration. With the original brick walls exposed, industrial hanging lights and three large TVs above the six bowling lanes catch your eye when you walk in. While renovating the space, Hagan and his crew became salvage savvy — almost everything is reclaimed from the building. The white oak countertops of the bar and registration
counter were originally old floor joists. “This building was built in the 1800s, the tree [of which the floor joist were made] was probably here a hundred years before that,” Hagan says. “It’s pretty amazing if you think about it.” A piece of porcelain that will be used as the food serving counter was found when the crew was reconstructing a retaining wall in the basement. The all-wood bathrooms are decked with reclaimed roof decking and wainscoting. There is also a hand-drawn elevator turned showpiece near the back of the building. All natural light floods the area — with overhead doors flanking the front and back of the building, opening up to expand the space during nice weather. Another cool feature? Pay attention to the chairs you’ll be sitting in. Bought at a flea market in Nashville, Indiana, the theater-style seats will flank the floor in front of the bowling lanes. The chairs were originally located at Bob Jones University’s Rodeheaver Auditorium in 1947, then they were refurbished and moved to Performance Hall around 1980. Hagan hired Global Fun Pros, an entertainment and attractions company based in California, to build the lanes. When demonstrating how the lanes work, Hagan picks up a ball, swings it back and then sends it rolling fast down the lane. Landing a strike the first time, the stumpy pins are connected to strings that lift up and place them back up on their feet. With up to six people on a lane, about three games can be played per hour. “We’ve been bowling a lot to fine-tune the machines,” Hagan adds. “It can be addicting, it’s tough to walk away from.” At a glance, duckpin bowling and standard atGreenwood.com / AUGUST 2019 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / 19
bowling are similar. Standard bowling uses 15-inch pins and bowling balls with a diameter of 8.5 inches, while duckpin bowling uses 9.5-inch pins and bowling balls that are five inches in diameter with no holes. Although the main floor isn’t technically considered duckpin bowling, the lanes are not quite wide or long enough to be dubbed the sport, it is considered mini-bowling. The second phase of construction is currently taking place in the basement and that’s where the real duckpin lanes will be installed. If you get hungry, there is no shortage of food options. 10 Pins partnered with Jason Tapp from Greek’s Pizzeria, providing personal pizza’s that will be stocked inhouse and kiosks where you can order other options from the Greek’s menu and have it delivered. Gourmet hot dogs and local brews are also served. “Kwang Casey from Oaken Barrel is my beer mentor,” Hagan adds. “Oaken Barrel beers will be on tap, along with Shale Creek, Nailers and others. We’re trying to keep it local.” With 10 Pins offering a nostalgic, fun entertainment experience, the South Side feels like it just rolled a strike. Now after you’re done seeing “Mamma Mia” at the Artcraft (showing August 9th at 7:30 p.m.) your night can continue across the square with duckpin bowling. “We’re providing a safe place and a safe activity, one that anyone can do,” Hagan says. “Come on down, have a slice of pizza and bowl.” 10 Pins is located at 27 W Monroe St in Franklin, Indiana. You can give them a call at 317-739-3578 for more information.
A Heart for Education Writer / Julie Yates
From its beginning, the Greenwood Education Foundation has been committed to providing Greenwood Community School Corporation (GCSC) students with the best education possible. By awarding grants to district educators, the foundation lifts the financial obstacles that can limit teachers from having access to needed resources and curriculum. In the four and a half years it has been in existence, the all-volunteer organization has given over $125,000 in grants to multiple teachers in the district. In 2014, Superintendent Dr. Kent DeKoninck, along with the GCSC Board of Education, realized there was a need for a community education foundation due to cutbacks in government funding and the changing demographics of the area. It was discovered that not all families had the resources to wprovide expensive educational materials that went beyond normal school supplies. To give students the best chance of educational success, some teachers were paying out of their own pocket for supplies and programs the district was unable to fund. DeKoninck began to search for motivated people who were committed to the idea of providing Greenwood students with quality educational experiences. Beth Henry, principal of Southwest Elementary, recommended Donna Jones, who served for several years as president of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. The first six months were spent organizing and creating bylaws. Today, the foundation is made up of 15 members and Jones serves as the president. “I had zero experience with working for a foundation, but I was up for the challenge,” Jones says. “I am surrounded by people who want to make things better. Every single person on the board has a shared passion and heart for education. Our mission from the start was to engage teachers, parents, students and the community in giving students every opportunity possible for advancement success.” Applications are accepted two times a year and 20 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2019 / atGreenwood.com
the recipients are notified in the fall and spring, often with a visit to their classroom during school hours from Jones and other foundation members. Each potential grant is independently assessed by a committee of individuals with no affiliation to teachers in the district. The evaluators do not see the name of the teacher or school submitting the grant. The requests are rated by a rubric so the process is fair, equitable and impartial. Grants have been awarded for endeavors that range from helping new teachers by providing money for initiatives that range from Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to teaching manipulatives, special needs, the arts and more. Initially, the awards capped at $1,500, but the foundation realized that some programs may be significantly more expensive. The cost for grants submitted now may reach $5,000. The foundation also has a focus on both trauma care grants and providing funds to families quickly when a need arises. For kids that come to school affected by issues such as divorce, items such as weighted blankets calm them so they are able to focus and learn. In addition, the foundation has enabled each school to maintain a Helping Hands Fund to meet monetary needs which may need immediate resolution. The foundation raises money to fund the grants entirely through individual donations, a bit of community corporate support and one huge event, Monte Carlo Night. Usually held in February, it has become an annual Greenwood fundraiser that is highly anticipated in the community. This year the event raised $43,235. “It’s a very fun night,” Jones says. “We hold it at the Sycamore at Mallow Run and include a raffle, silent auction and live auction for items such as Brick Yard race tickets, a trip to Ashville and an Indy Car Race Experience. It features casino style gambling and Rat Pack music. We are grateful to our major corporate sponsor, Endress+Hauser, who made a $10,000 donation this year. Next year’s Monte Carlo night will be held on February 29! “There is a sense of family and community in Greenwood that is tough to find anywhere else. It is an honor to serve on the Greenwood Education Foundation board,” Jones says. Visit Greenwood Education Foundation on Facebook or the Greenwood Community School District website at gws.k12.in.us.
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