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agency in 2012, and in the past few years, the firm grew so much that they had to open up a branch in Greenwood to Corey Chriswell knows that his company’s complement their Westfield office. As reputation is on the line with every patient a Center Grove resident, Chriswell was they take on. As the director of operations only too happy to take the new endeavor for Select Home Health Services, Inc., his on. mission is to build trusting relationships with his clients, their families, physicians and everyone devoted to patient care in the home. Writer / Julie Young Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer
“That’s also when we began to think about offering non-medical services as well,” he adds. The result was Select Senior Care, an extension of the original agency that enables clients to receive non-medical care
“We collaborate as a team to help our patients reach their maximum potential as quickly as possible,” he says. “We know that they have a choice when it comes to their care, and we want them to be happy that they chose us.” Founded in 2011 by Tim Leonard, Michael Shide and Michelle Porter, Select Home Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated home health care agency that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to those who want to convalesce and recover in a familiar environment. Their clinicians, which include physical, occupational and speech therapists, are highly-trained professionals who are committed to their patients’ positive outcomes. Select Home Health also offers a social worker and home health aide. “When we meet with a patient, we conduct a basic health assessment and then work with your physicians and other caregivers to formulate a customized treatment plan that will help you reach your goals,” Chriswell says. With a background in respiratory therapy and medical sales, Chriswell joined the 4 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
inside the home. Chriswell’s wife Amanda, a Greenwood native now residing in Center Grove, is the executive director of this arm of the agency and says that this service allows clients to live safely in their home, provide them with the assistance that they need and give families the peace of mind they need knowing that their loved ones are being properly cared for. Some of the services that they provide include feeding, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meal prep, transportation and housekeeping. “We do not use a staffing agency to hire our caregivers,” Amanda says. “We hire our own employees, give them a national background check, screen them for drugs, run a motor vehicle check and make sure that they have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.” They also endure an intense, hands-on training program to make sure that they adhere to company procedures and are comfortable with the moral and ethical values that the company holds dear. “Unlike a lot of in-home care companies, we have a minimum of one hour and can provide care around the clock if you need it,” Amanda says. “We also have someone on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you know that if you call, you will speak with a live person.” With both skilled and non-medical services, Select Home Health Care and Select Senior Care providers are able to collaborate with one another and coordinate schedules in order to give their patients and clients the biggest benefit for their buck while respecting all applicable privacy laws. “Our goal is to get everyone back on their feet as quickly as possible,” Corey says. “It’s important to remember that you have a right to choose your own home care team,” Amanda adds. “While your doctor may recommend an agency in their own network, you do have options. Why not choose one that offers the best of both worlds?” Select Senior Care is located at 1459 E Brunswick Ave in Indianapolis. They can be reached at 317-804-7115 or online at selecthhs.com. atGreenwood.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 5
Co-owners Melissa Stephens and Anne Nolting.
A Real Fixer-upper Friends Fully Restore 125-Year Old Greenwood Home Now Named The Corner at Broadway Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer
Two best friends drive by a house, fall in love with it and buy it. Well, that’s sort of what happened anyway. Best friends Melissa Stephens and Anne Nolting owned Indianapolis Welding Supply in Indy’s downtown area. After the business was sold, the property was used for event parking. Then the ladies became interested in fixing up vacation homes and long-term rentals. That’s when they began revamping and remodeling homes, including vacation homes in Florida which they offer as rentals through IWS Realty. The properties in Florida were so successful
that the ladies decided to try their hand back home in Indiana. So, two years ago, when the entrepreneurs were on the hunt for a new property and project, something caught Melissa’s eye. The charming, albeit rundown, two-story, white, Victorian style home with inviting wrap-around porches sitting on the corner of Broadway and Madison just seemed to beckon. “We drove by the house several times when it was on the market,” Melissa says. “I grew up in Richmond in old homes, and the charm has always appealed to me, so, I asked Anne what she thought about the house, but she hadn’t even noticed it.” But as best friends who’ve known each
other for 12 years do, they talked about it, consulted a realtor and bought the home. Through the years and their many projects, the business partners had expended plenty of blood, sweat and tears and were no strangers to the many surprises that can arise during a rehab. But they’d never done a full-scale restoration, especially one of this magnitude and age, so, it’s safe to say, these ladies had no idea what they were about to get in to. “It was in really sad shape at 125 years old, and we wanted to restore it to its former glory and preserve its historical integrity,” Melissa says. As they dug in and began to uncover all
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the work that needed to be done, they uncovered something else about the home that stole a piece of their hearts forever. The home has a rich history with countless stories about the owners and their neighbors. Melissa discovered much of the house’s history through maps and newspaper clippings. The home was built for David and Fannie McGuire Foster in 1891. They were one of the biggest horse team dealers in Greenwood. But when Mrs. Foster decided she wanted a house in town, they called upon builder Isaac Reed. When the house was complete, it became a boarding house. David passed away in 1920, at which point Fannie decided to build an addition. After the 1920 addition, it became a hotel. “I discovered that coincidentally, Fannie added on about the same time the community center was being built right across the street,” Melissa says. “At the same time we were rehabbing the house, the community center was being redone and it became the Cornerstone, while our house became the Corner at Broadway.” As the project progressed, Melissa continued to uncover more interesting facts about the house. After Mrs. Foster passed away at age 100, the house was sold to the Day family, and it became the Day hotel. Then when the Day’s daughter married into the Tucker family, they bought it and named it the Broadway Hotel. In the 80s, it was a baseball card shop. “It was an amazing journey of historical discovery,” Melissa says. “I’ve always had a passion for history and now a passion for remodeling, and this was the perfect blend of both.” During the two-year process, Melissa and Anne restored the exterior wood and painted it a historical soft blue color, sanded and refinished hardwood floors, peeled wallpaper and restored and painted plaster walls, restored fireplaces and revived the glorious wraparound porches, adding plenty of seating and a porch swing. The final result is a breathtaking 4,200 square foot home with a large gathering room and dining atGreenwood.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 7
room, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, 7-bedrooms, two guest baths, a laundry room, an upstairs lounge area and movie room. Though the seven separate bedrooms are set up to provide for private access, the entire home can be rented through their IWS Realty service for a minimum of two days up to a maximum of 30 days. Four of the seven bedrooms are master suites with an ensuite bathroom. Each master is tastefully decorated while still preserving as much of its original form as possible. The rooms come adorned with modern appointments like a smart TV, Xbox or blu-ray player and phone charging stations. Melissa and Anne were able to restore original clawfoot tubs for three of the master baths and the two guest baths, but they installed a walk-in shower in the first ground floor suite to accommodate guests who may need disabled access.
The house’s proximity to the Greenwood Park Mall and convenient access to restaurants, activities and downtown makes it a perfect location. It’s also a popular choice for guests in town for Gen Con, sports tournaments, the Indy 500, the Brickyard or other Indy events. Melissa and Anne have already heard
from many local residents who have shared their memories of the house or the area, but they’d love to hear more. So, be sure to visit their Facebook page to share your memories. The Corner at Broadway is located at One North Madison Avenue, Greenwood, Indiana. Visit thecorneratbroadway.com for more details and to make a reservation.
The other three guest rooms are equipped with bunk beds, which are great for families with kids, but they’re big enough and comfortable for adults to use too. The lounge area is wonderful for guests to gather to play cards or games. Right behind the lounge is a movie room with an enormous, comfortable couch, where you can pull up a movie on the T.V. which comes preloaded with a whole library of films, pull the blackout drapes shut and enjoy. The Corner at Broadway celebrated its grand opening with a wildly successful Open House July 6-7. Local businesses brought housewarming gifts to Melissa and Anne, and guests entered drawings for prizes. Reservations for the house opened in June and have already started coming in steadily. “Guests can rent this entire house for company visiting for a family reunion, wedding or holiday. But it can be used for wedding or bridal showers or even a girls’ weekend. It sleeps up to 18 people,” Melissa says. “But companies rent it too for training or other company celebrations. You can bring in your own food and prepare it in the kitchen or have it catered and delivered.” 8 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
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For most of his professional life, Todd Anthony has been an innovator. In the mid-1990s, Anthony had taken notice of the dot-com industry and the potential for growth and success therein and launched his own job-posting website. After selling the business to a publicly traded company in 1999 he took a sales manager position with an HVAC supplier and soon began noticing a dearth of online businesses offering quality water and air filter products nationwide. “The internet world back then was like the Wild West,” says Anthony, whose family
moved to Greenwood in the mid-1960s when he was just a few years old. “I was an internet guy pretty early on, and then when I went to work for an HVAC supplier I just kind of put the two together. It gave me an advantage in that I was an internet guy getting into the HVAC world instead of vice versa. So that came as a good head start.” Anthony officially founded DiscountFilters. com in 2003 and has grown from working out of his house with one employee to overseeing a staff of 120 at his Greenwood shipping and manufacturing facility. The company offers refrigerator filters for water and ice, as well as furnace and air conditioning filters, directly to consumers. The biggest production, sales and staffing
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leap in the company’s 15-year history came in 2013 when Anthony decided to begin manufacturing his own filter products right here in Greenwood. “We were selling other people’s products online and were starting to outpace some of our suppliers, so we started manufacturing our own,” he recalls. “A big advantage is that we were the first American manufacturer of some of these products. A lot of water filters used in the U.S. come from China and the same with air filters from Mexico. So having an American brand was a big boost. Now we make our stuff in the same building that we ship from.” National Trade Supply, Anthony’s umbrella company under which his filter business
operates, was named one of the top 25 fastest-growing Indianapolis area private companies by the Indiana Business Journal in 2007 and 2010. With such steady growth and success, just what is Anthony’s biggest professional challenge as his company continues to thrive? “Not messing it up,” he says with a laugh. “We’ve grown so fast with our core group of people and none of us have had the experience of running a manufacturing facility or managing well over 100 employees. None of us expected the business to grow like it did.” He adds that the City of Greenwood’s supportive business community has also helped to facilitate his professional success. “There’s such a great workforce here,” Anthony says. “Greenwood is just a great place to have a business. Anybody here will tell you that.” Technology and business aren’t the only arenas in which Anthony likes to innovate. Five years ago he purchased a plot of land on State Road 37 that he’s singlehandedly converted into a vineyard, and he expects his first grape harvest this year. Anthony plans to invite charity groups to pick grapes, sell them to Hoosier wineries and keep all of the proceeds. After spotting a couple boxcars on the property from the 1890s that he discovered was part of the White Line railroad, he decided to dub the operation White Line Vineyard and hopes the idea will strike a chord with charitable organizations locally and throughout the state. “I just thought it would be a cool charity idea, and I love working outside, especially since I’ve spent way too many years in front of a keyboard,” Anthony says. “I’ve trained the vines myself for the past five years. It’s a really nice break from being behind a desk. And hopefully, it’ll be for a good cause.” DiscountFilters.com is located at 2011 Southtech Drive, Suite 100 in Greenwood. SEPTEMBER 2018 / CENTER GROVE / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE
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Living for Logan Local Family Honors Son By Educating Public On Dangers of Distracted Driving Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography provided by the Living For Logan Foundation
The Scherer family, originally from Center Grove, moved to Florida in 2007 so that Brooke Scherer (a Center Grove graduate) could pursue post-secondary education. In 2010, she took a job as a graphic design professor at the University of Tampa. Her husband Jordan worked for a marketing company. Together, they had two beautiful children: Logan and Mallory. On September 15, 2016, the family was headed north of Tampa on I-75 when suddenly a horrific traffic jam brought them to a complete stop. Moments later, their
SUV was struck violently from behind by a driver who was estimated to be going 100 MPH. The man didn’t break, swerve or attempt to move out of the way because he was looking down at his phone. Nine-yearold Logan was killed instantly in the crash. The rest of the family sustained serious injuries but miraculously survived. According to Brooke, it’s not that people don’t recognize the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. It’s just that they think nothing bad will ever befall them. As a result, the rate of distracted driving is growing exponentially by the day.
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Last year the Scherers moved back to Center Grove. In the two years since the accident, the family has done what Brooke calls “a tremendous amount of grief work.” Part of the healing has also come from creating a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation called Living for Logan — the only Indiana-based non-profit for distracted driving. Brooke and Jordan launched the foundation not to shame but rather to educate the public on the dangers of looking down even for a second. “Everybody does it. We were offenders as well,” Brooke says. “The problem is that people are addicted to their phones.”
She notes how the population is notorious for checking their phones while sitting at a stoplight — a seemingly innocuous time to do so. But Brooke cites research conducted by David Strayer, a psychologist at the University of Utah, who found that 27 seconds after checking technology, the mind is still distracted. “If you receive an emotional text while at that stoplight, you’re going to be thinking about it after the light has turned,” says Brooke, who is quick to point out that it’s not just about texting. Distraction can come from changing a radio station or handing a snack to a child in the backseat. “In that split-second of looking down or glancing behind you, what could be in front of you?” Brooke says. According to her research, 20 to 44-year-olds are the worst offenders for distracted driving. And since a large portion of this demographic is parents, they are leading poorly by example. “Children see the two people they look up to as being all-knowing driving with phones in their hands, so they think it’s okay to do it, too,” Brooke says. In addition, teens are big into Facetiming, snap chatting and live streaming. “People are watching movies in their vehicles because technology allows for it,” Jordan says. “We had a friend who proudly told us that he had an iPad mounted where the radio would go in the car. Just because something is possible doesn’t mean it’s intelligent.” The Living for Logan Foundation is comprised of three major initiatives: 1) Logan’s Drive, which encompasses the educational and fundraising aspects, 2) Logan’s Hope, which is about advocacy for other families who have experienced the same type of tragedy, and 3) Logan’s Legacy, which is about fighting for uniform laws across the nation. Their ultimate goal is for everything to be hands-free. “Logan was and will forever be the brightest shining old soul we will ever meet in this
lifetime,” Brooke says. “He was like an older person with so much knowledge in the ways of the world.” He loved to read about history and was well-versed on historical landmarks. He was obsessed with the Titanic and Abraham Lincoln. The night before he passed away, he told his mom that he wanted to go see Big Ben. But he also loved soccer, video games, music and drawing. And he was kind — always smiling to passing students in the hallway. “Logan had so much to offer this world — and he still will, just in a different way,” Brooke says. “He’ll leave behind a legacy that will save lives. I always felt that he was going to do something big, and he is.” On September 15, the family kicks off their annual fundraiser to be held at Rascal’s Fun Zone. For more information, visit livingforlogan.org or email them at info@ livingforlogan.org.
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The time has come for Greenwood Veterans at the VFW post 5864 to have a new home, and they need your help raising the funds for it. For more than 30 years, the VFW Post 5864 at 333 South Washington Street in Greenwood has served its mission to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of foreign war, serve them and advocate on their behalf. The post has welcomed veterans and their guests to gather, enjoy a meal or a drink together and share some good times. But the VFW is more than a great hangout. It is home to volunteer members who’ve volunteered countless hours to help other veterans and the community. Volunteers for the non-profit organization file claims on a veteran’s behalf, obtain financial assistance through the Veterans Relief Fund, and the Greenwood Post alone participated in 212 community service projects logging an astounding 4,500 service hours. The community service projects are far-reaching and include providing clothing and toiletries
to veterans in need, providing scholarships to local high school students and giving awards to law enforcement and first responder personnel, educators and scouts. Some might think that the post can serve and provide those functions in their current building. But several factors have made it obvious that the post has outgrown its current building. “The building is aging and needs lots of repairs,” Post Commander Steve Milbourn says. “It would cost about $400,000 dollars to refurbish this place.” Milbourn recognized the need for a new space a few years ago and proposed the idea to Mayor Mark Myers to look for land for a new building. Along with needing costly repairs, the current building has limited accessibility for older veterans with disabilities, has limited parking and seating in the building and doesn’t have the modern technology and appointments to serve the younger generation of veterans and their families. But, despite Milbourn’s efforts to convince the mayor, the timing wasn’t right to proceed. SEPTEMBER 2018 / CENTER GROVE / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE
He kept pursuing the idea for a new building. Finally, last year, all current members of the post took the proposal to a vote, and 81 percent of the voters said yes. With the member vote secure, Milbourn secured the mayor’s approval, and they continued scouting land. The committee finally had three options on the table, and each plot of land presented its own set of challenges like the nature of the terrain and access to utility connections. The winner is a 3.63-acre property at 500 Commerce Parkway West Drive in Greenwood, near Main Street and I-65. The property, which sits in an industrial park, already has access to water, sewer, gas, electric and cable hookups, and it provides twice the land of the VFW’s current property. The committee acquired permission to rename their access road Veteran’s Way. These soldiers act quickly and raising the funds for this venture is no exception. The 11-person committee organized a fundraiser with several options to contribute, and it all kicked off in May 2018. Right off the bat, the VFW has raised $250,000 in charitable donations from individuals and companies.
Milbourn is working a campaign to send 650 packets to target donors they’ve already identified as likely donors and some who are not. He anticipates identifying and reaching out to another 250 potential donors. Some donors prefer to leave a dedication on the property, and the committee offers that option too. The new building plans call for several walkways leading up to the flagpole at the new building, and the VFW hopes to line those pathways with bricks inscribed with dedications. You can purchase a four-inch brick for $100, or an 8-inch brick for $175, and have it inscribed with your dedication, like a family or company name, in honor of someone currently serving in the military or even in memoriam of a loved one.
coin jar in their lounge for donations. The committee is also applying for grants to secure even more funds. “I’m passionate about this organization as a veteran and as someone whose father and uncles served in World War II and received Purple Hearts,” Milbourn says. “My passion for the VFW and this project comes from my deep love for our country and my love for all veterans who served in a combat zone to make sure our country remains free. I’ve been doing fundraising for 50 years. We’ll make this happen.
Runnebohm Construction from Shelbyville broke ground on the new 12,000 square foot facility in August. It features a 4,000 square foot banquet room designed to be more For good measure, the fundraising committee accommodating for guests planning a large party or event, making it a primary revenue is doing a letter campaign offering the source for the VFW. The facility will also have opportunity to make a donation to have a a day room for recreation, a canteen, plenty of room or space dedicated in your name. Since every little bit helps, the VFW has an oversized storage and more office space.
One of the most noticeable things about the building is that it will be equipped with modern appointments that appeal to the younger generation of veterans. While providing a space that accommodates all generations of members is the goal, recruiting new members is essential for the organization’s longevity and that means targeting younger soldiers and their families. Family members of veterans can become members of the VFW auxiliary and be equally active. “This is critical because barring any unforeseen new overseas conflicts, the membership base could steadily decline. We can’t let that happen,” he says. Support our veterans and become a part of bringing this new building to life. Visit greenwoodvfw.com and click on the DONATE button on the homepage to make a pledge to the capital campaign, buy a brick or sign up to make a monthly donation. You can also stop by the post in person or call 317-8882488 to make your tax-deductible donation.
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JOHNSON COUNTY REWIND Southside Barns Have Stood the Test of Time Courtesy of Johnson County Historical Society
Driving through Johnson County reveals a variety of beautiful barns in different architectural styles. They were built to last forever, with strong beams and wooden pegs. Meant to be entirely utilitarian, time and weather have softened and altered the barns into nostalgic works of art. Here are a few from Johnson County history and from modern days. See if you can find these styles today as you travel through Johnson County. Traverse Crib Barn The earliest barns were simply “cribs” for storing grain. When several cribs are joined together under one roof and separated by an aisle, the result is the transverse crib barn. When the same barn form is made of dimension or saw-cut lumber, it is called a transverse frame barn. In a photo from early 20th century, Peter Jacobs and his family sit in a “horseless carriage” in front of their traverse crib barn.
Midwest Three-Portal Barn The Midwest 3-portal barns have three aisles that extend through the barn, parallel to the roof ridge. Large hay hoods at the top of the gable are typical features of the 3-portal barns which are used for hay storage and for feeding livestock. The White River Township barn belonging to Charlie and Judy Stewart is a prime example. The three openings are clearly visible.
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Dairy Barn The gambrel roof, roof ventilators and multiple windows are the typical features of dairy barns built in the early 20th century when the dairy industry was booming. Many have attached silos. This barn is on the grounds of the Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana.
German Bank Barn Sometimes called Pennsylvania or Sweitzer barns, the German barns are typically built into an earthen bank and are characterized by their massive size and the cantilevered floor - called a forebay - that extends over the feedlot above the basement level. Owned by Marvin and Louise Beaman in Franklin Township, this barn was built in the late 1800s. English Barn Also called a Yankee or 3-bay threshing barn, the English barn is a common type throughout the county. Its form and function are rooted in the English tradition of barns devoted to grain processing and storage but not originally to house animals. Doors are always located on the broad sides. John Overstreet was owner of this barn, photographed ca. 1900.
Polygonal and Round Barns Round barns were promoted by agricultural experiment stations at land-grant colleges as a way of using the same amount of material as a traditional barn to provide more useable space. This Clark Township hexagonal barn was built around 1854, 30 years before the idea became a fad. It was owned by Taylor Ballard.
Basement Barn Similar to the German Bank Barn in structure, but with both sides open, the basement barn permitted farmers to increase the usefulness of barns by exposing all or most of the basement story. This provided space for animals while grain processing and storage, as in English barns, occurred above. Look out for these barn styles as you drive through the Southside.
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9 T I P S F O R T H E U LT I M AT E TA I L G AT I N G E X P E R I E N C E
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It’s September and that means a few things: fall is coming, the kids are back in school, and it’s officially tailgating season. We are actually spending Labor Day Weekend at Notre Dame for the most epic tailgating experience I’ve had to date.
And I don’t just mean with your cocktail of choice. Make sure you bring plenty of water especially if it’s going to be a hot day. Water, vodka, water, vodka. It’s so easy to get caught up in the environment that you forget about your water bottle to keep you hydrated. Stay safe out there.
We are going with our good friends, Emily and Nick, and Emily’s family, who has tailgating down to a science. They come prepared with coolers of dips, themed desserts, a portable grill, home team décor for the car, the pop-up tent and a full bar menu. I’ve learned a thing or two from them about tailgating so I thought I’d share with you so you can create your own epic tailgate this year. 1. ARRIVE EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
If you’re like Emily’s family, you have a certain spot you like to park the truck for your day of food and fun. If you arrive too late, it’s likely all the prime parking spots will be taken and you’ll be stuck in the back, away from all your tailgating buddies. 2. DELEGATE FOOD PREP
3. STAY HYDRATED
4. DISPOSABLE VS. REUSABLE.
It’s important to use a combination of preserving the environment and making sure trash gets thrown away at a tailgate. It’s easy to use casserole dishes for dips and paper plates that everyone can eat off of and throw away later. I’d suggest bringing a stack of tumblers or requesting that everyone bring reusable drinkware. That way, you don’t have to worry about accidentally drinking someone else’s drink because you lost track of your own red solo cup. 5. MASON JARS ARE YOUR FRIEND
Continuing with food packing tips that are environmentally friendly, mason jars are lifesaving. Making tacos? How about walking tacos in a mason jar? Making apple crumble? Utilize a mason jar for this delicious dessert. You can even use mason jars for drinks.
If you are tailgating with a group, delegate the food situation. It’s likely that more people will be eating your food than you’ve planned as people drink and wander to other tents to 6. RING WIPES AND make friends. It’s better to over-prepare than to PAPER TOWELS. run out of food. Maybe you can be responsible for the main course like the meat, but ask Tailgating can be messy business. Bring a everyone else to bring finger foods or desserts. package of hand wipes and some paper towels
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in case someone spills. 7. MAKE A PLAYLIST AND BRING A WIRELESS SPEAKER.
Don’t exhaust the car battery trying to play through the radio that no one can really hear anyway. We have this portable Bluetooth speaker that we take to the lake and events like this. I charge it the night before and it’s good to go all day. If someone in your group is a music guru, ask them to make a playlist to keep your day going with great tunes. 8. BRING TRASH BAGS.
Generally, trash cans are not nearby which leads to the cans all over the parking lot at the end of the game. It amazes me that people still think the ground is an acceptable trash can, but nonetheless, bring your own trash bags. Attach them to the popup tent, your car door, wherever is convenient for people to dispose of their paper plates and beer cans. 9. BRING GAMES.
Cornhole, cards or at least a ball should be packed somewhere in your car that looks like you’re going on a week-long camping trip. Games are a great way to keep people entertained and meet your tailgating neighbors. If you follow these tips, your tailgating experience is sure to be a fun one. Here’s to sporting events and the good friends that make tailgating all the more fun. Let’s be honest, I’m not there for the game, just the great food and even better company.
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ONE OF GREENWOOD’S FINEST MEN IN BLUE, LIEUTENANT BOB DINE, RETIRES AFTER 41 YEARS Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer
A guiding force on the Greenwood Police Department who came from a long legacy of law enforcement officers has hung up his hat. Lieutenant Bob Dine has retired from the Greenwood Police Department after 41 years of service in law enforcement, five of which he served as Greenwood’s Police Chief. But just because Lieutenant Dine won’t be showing his face at work daily, don’t expect the police department to forget about the Dine family too quickly. Bob’s father was one of three officers with the Greenwood Police Department in the late fifties to mid-sixties. Bob’s brother Jeff was the Police Chief in Speedway, and the two became the only brothers to serve as Police Chief simultaneously. Bob passed his “blue” gene to his family. His oldest son is an officer with the Westfield Police Department, his youngest was on the Greenwood Police department, his middle son is a jailer for Johnson County and a nephew is with the Speedway Police.
That’s quite a legacy on its own, but you’ve got to reach back three more generations to find the first Dine in the Greenwood Police Department. Bob’s great-great-great Grandfather was a Town Marshall for the Greenwood Police Department in 1900, when Greenwood consisted of just three street corners, forming the intersection of Madison and Main Streets. You might think Bob was ready to jump at the chance to join the force after college, given the family legacy. But instead, he attended Franklin College and majored in Physical Education, planning a career treating sports injuries for football and basketball teams. Until one night during his senior year, when an incident at his fraternity house changed it in an instant. “The police came to the house to follow up on a complaint about loud music, and I was the delegate to handle such visits,” he says. “After handling the matter with the officer, I asked him if I could do a ride along. He said yes, we jumped in, and I loved it. I was hooked.” Bob completed his training, and when it
came time to extend a job offer to him, then Greenwood Mayor Larry Myers, came straight to the Dine home. “That’s how the police department dealt with things back then, right in the family home,” he says. “So Mayor Myers offered me the job right in our living room in front of my parents. I told him I wanted to start immediately, and he told me I’d have to wait two weeks. So, two weeks later, I was sworn in and I never looked back.” Bob earned his badge in 1977 and began his career being mentored by experienced officers like Sergeant Richard Bumps. He was given the opportunity to shadow other police departments, attend an FBI training course, assisted the secret service during a special dignitary visit and more. “I’ve been so blessed to receive the training I had and participate in other law enforcement organizations,” he says. “I got to do a lot of things that a lot of people will never be able to do in their lifetime. I wouldn’t trade my career for the world. I wish Mayor Myers and Police Chief Ed Stephens were here today to see it.”
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No one in the world would want to trade a career that included such exciting memories as being selected for the FBI National Academy in Quantico, being part of an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Special Task Force to infiltrate gangs on the city’s East side. But his favorite memories of his career included his relationships in the community, especially the kids. Dine spent several years as a resource officer in Greenwood Schools. He got to know the kids at the school, earned their respect and their trust. He was often in a position to learn of pending trouble, and he was the most trusted person for a student to tell. He recalls leveraging that position to intervene and prevent a fight over a stolen guitar. “I always treated the kids with respect,” he says. “I understand how hard it is for some kids living in a one parent home. In many ways, I hope I taught them that cops are human too, and we have our good days and bad days. I’ll really miss the high fives from the kids. But I hope that in some way, through those relationships, I’ve instilled some hope and positivity in at least some of them.” Dine has seen a lot of changes in Greenwood over the years. “There’s a lot more cultural diversity these days, and we’re doing our best to overcome language barriers,” Dine says. “We also see mental health issues a lot more.” Besides changes in the community, much has changed within the police department as well. Technology has played a significant role in that. Along with the changes, Lt. Dine warns about some key things he hopes will never change. “The younger, newer officers love the technology,” he says. “But I warn them they’ve got to get off the computer and get out and talk to these people. If you talk to them, they’ll trust you to help them.” 26 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
Whether Lt. Dine was in the schools or on the streets, his mission never wavered. “As a police chief, I wanted to be sure the drug dealers were put in jail and keep the schools safe,” he says. “Being a cop is a lot like being in a chair, looking out the window to the world. It feels good to put the right ones behind bars.” The state of school safety has changed dramatically over the years and weighs heavy on Dine’s mind these days since he spent so much time in the schools. “Times have changed so much, but if it’s going to get better, it’s going to take a whole community to change things,” he says. “ The schools and the police department can’t solve every problem. We have to change attitudes, be supportive of teachers, be supportive of the entire community and be involved in your kids’ lives. It’s a team effort. To succeed, we’ve got to be the best we can be together and be at the top of our game before something happens. Above all, we have to remember the most important things are faith and family. We have to remember to encourage and love our kids and give them hope. Without it, there’s nothing.” Now that Dine has closed the door on his long and storied law enforcement career, it’s hard to imagine him not being in on the action. “I’m going to take some much needed time off, but I’ll still get around and see people in the community,” he says. “I’ve seen people being born, and I’ve seen people die. That connection will be with me forever.” Congratulations, Lt. Dine on your retirement. Thank you for your dedicated service in keeping the streets of Greenwood safe. atGreenwood.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 27
Shayla Pulliam began her new role for the City of Greenwood in May.
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Investing In Tomorrow Meet Greenwood’s Director of Economic Development Shayla Pulliam Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer
Shayla Pulliam, Director of Economic Development for the City of Greenwood since May 2018, took a long and winding path to get to this career. Growing up with dreams of becoming a police officer, Pulliam longed to protect and serve the people around her. Once she discovered that she had an aversion to running and an automatic freeze reaction to danger, she decided to switch gears and pursue criminal law. One day she realized that she was not reaching back far enough to fix the issue of economic hardship so she focused on employment law. “I found a lot of joy and purpose in [that area], but I still wasn’t fulfilling my mission of serving people to the extent that I believed I could,” says Pulliam, who earned Political Science and Sociology degrees
from Purdue and a law degree from IU. Pulliam wanted to do something different by improving the quality of life for people in her community and beyond by increasing the opportunity for legitimate economic growth and sustainability. Tired of seeing drug crimes and robberies, which stem largely from environmental influences and lack of means, she wanted to see people have the chance to live an honest life. “In sociology, there is a theory known as the Broken Windows theory, which essentially means that due to serious crime within a community social bonds are broken and incivility takes over,” Pulliam says. “People are afraid to leave their homes, which leaves communities unmonitored and criminals undeterred. It’s a cyclical effect as crime breeds reclusion and reclusion breeds crime.” Pulliam’s end goal, even when she was
considering a career in law enforcement, was always to restore social order within communities and eliminate the excuse of “there was no other way.” The first person to take on this role for the City of Greenwood, Pulliam provides a high-quality representation of the city to current and future businesses, collaborates and cooperates with local, state and federal economic development representatives, markets the city and its programs and leads public education and outreach campaigns. “It’s a dream job that combines my passions and skill sets as I help bring new business to the Greenwood, but I also work in business retention and expansion,” Pulliam says. “This is a key element in my role because we want companies who have decided to call Greenwood home to feel cared for and valued even after all the paperwork is signed and construction is complete.”
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Greenwood is a big supporter of small business and entrepreneurship. As such, Pulliam has the opportunity to work with the city and the Greenwood Chamber to help cultivate the small business community and support their growth and longevity. “A personal passion turned initiative has been working on workforce and professional development,” Pulliam says. “My goal is to increase the quality of life for Greenwood residents by providing them opportunities for economic mobility.” By focusing on workforce professional development, Pulliam notes that they can train and develop the eligible workforce to help maximize their talents, which, in turn, benefits the companies that employ Greenwood residents. “By bringing business to the City of Greenwood, I’m helping to bring resources, which cuts down on illegitimate means of making money and, in theory, reduces crime, which helps restore social order and provides people with the opportunity to live a better life,” she says. According to Pulliam, these redevelopment projects will increase the quality for Greenwood residents. “We want residents and guests to feel excited when they come into the city and eager to return when they leave,” Pulliam says. “Having the Amphitheater with free summer concerts, Freedom Springs Aquatics Park and the beautiful trails will leave people wanting more, and Greenwood will be delivering more and more in the months and years to come. The walkability factor that Greenwood has carefully crafted will be a very special addition to the city.” Pulliam notes that redevelopment shows that Greenwood is willing to invest in its own future. “We want to ensure that Greenwood is a thriving City that people are excited to visit and call home,” she says. “We really do believe in pride and progress, and to show that we take pride, we are investing today for tomorrow.” 30 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
Canned Craft Beer Festival Returns Sept. 8 The Midwest’s largest canned craft beer festival is back. The 6th annual Sun King CANvitational will return to downtown Indianapolis on Sept. 8. Located on the west block of Georgia Street, known for Super Bowl XLVI festivities and the famed Pan Am Plaza, this year’s CANvitational will showcase more than 55 craft breweries from across America that can their beers. Award-winning breweries will offer samples of craft beer, and patrons can enjoy local food trucks and music, all in an urban downtown atmosphere. All proceeds from the event will benefit six central Indiana not-forprofits. “For our 6th year hosting the Sun King CANvitational, six central Indiana charities will benefit from the festival proceeds,” says Sun King Brewery co-
founder and head brewer Dave Colt. “Sun King has invited over 55 can craft beer friends from near and far to join us in celebration, and we are excited to announce this year’s CANlaboration is with Founders Brewing of Grand Rapids, Mich. Founders has been instrumental in the craft beer movement and our CANlaboration will be released during CANvitational.” Sun King Brewing Company is the brainchild of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson. With the help of family and friends, the first keg of Sun King beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Now available on tap and in cans at hundreds of locations statewide, Sun King has grown into a leader in the craft brewing movement in Indiana. Sun King’s brewers handcraft flagship, seasonal and
specialty beers that have been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions, and the brewery donates to hundreds of community organizations throughout Indiana. Sun King has three locations: A downtown Indianapolis brewery and tasting room, a small batch brewery and tasting room in Fishers and Sun King Spirits, a distillery in Carmel that opened in July 2018. Tickets are on sale now and available at all Sun King locations (135 N. College Ave., downtown Indianapolis; 7848 E. 96th St., Fishers; 351 Monon Blvd, Carmel) or at canvitational.com. A sampling glass and event tasting notebook will be provided to each ticket holder.
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