Trieff and Joziak nuptials

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Mary Margaret Trieff and Steven Jonathan Jozwiak were united in marriage on July 2, 2010 in a ceremony attended by 50 people at Cypress Chateau in Cypress, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Dan and Rosine Korosy Trieff of Indianapolis and the groom is the son of Clem and Linda Jozwiak of Chappell Hill, Texas. The bride graduated from Perry Meridian High School in 1983 and attended Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Butler University and Ball State University where she received her Masters & Doctorate degrees in education. She taught at Roncalli and Lawrence North high schools before moving to Texas to become a principal at Huntington High School.

Community Announcements 09.02.10

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Auditions held for Kwanzaa Community Choir The Asante Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for Kwanzaa Community Choir Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Christamore House Family & Community Center, 502 N. Tremont Ave. Candidates, ages 18 and older, should prepare a song to be sung a cappella. Rehearsals will be held Monday evenings and some Saturdays beginning Oct. 4. The choir is also looking for musicians. For more information, visit asantechildrenstheatre.org or call (317) 459-4480. Walk honors memory of lost infants St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers will host the 25th annual Walk to Remember on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. The walk commemorates families from central Indiana who have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the walk starting an hour later. Transportation will be provided for those unable to walk. Families are invited to bring a lunch. Representatives will be on hand to discuss ways to cope with losing a child. For more information call (317) 865-5199. Tug-a-war with a FedEx Boeing 727 raises $126,500 for Special Olympics The 2010 FedEx Plane Pull Challenge and Runway Run brought in more than 2,000 participants to the former Indianapolis International Airport on Aug. 21. The event presented by Anthem benefited the Special Olympics Indiana and set a record in participation. The challenge puts teams of 20 people in a tug-of-war competition against a FedEx Boeing 727 aircraft weighting more than 160,000 pounds. The 70 teams pulled the aircraft a distance of 12 feet and raised more than $126,500 for Hoosiers with disabilities. Vehicles deliver care to St. Francis Home Health patients St. Francis Home Health Services purchased eight new Nissan Sentras. Nurses and specialists in physical occupational and speech therapies will use the vehicles to provide treatment. The hospital will acquire three more cars later in the year. The home health service cares for patients in Marion, Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, eastern Hendricks and western Hancock counties. For more information, visit stfrancishospitals.org or call (317) 865-2080. Radiation oncologist establishes practice at St. Francis Cancer Center Michael Scott-Soon Eaton, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the medical staff at St. Francis Cancer Center.   Eaton, who is board-certified in radiation oncology, also is affiliated with Cancer Care Group, P.C. in Indianapolis, and Major Hospital’s Benesse Oncology Center in Shelbyville. The new physician recently completed residency training at the University of Southern California. Previously, he completed an internship in preliminary internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.  Eaton earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he also earned a doctorate in microbiology and immunology. He received his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan. New cargo facility opens at Indianapolis Airport On September 1, a new cargo facility at 7899 S. Service Rd. opened at the Indianapolis airport to serve as the primary location for members of the public who ship or receive cargo via commercial airlines. The state-of-the-art building replaces two facilities on Pierson Drive and Cargo Drive near the old airport on High School Road. It is part of the airport authority’s continuing effort to consolidate its operations nearer the new airport campus for greater efficiency and improved customer service.

Johnson County Autism Support Group announces grant opportunities

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Johnson County Autism Support Group announces grant opportunities The Johnson County Autism Support Group is now accepting grant applications for its 2010 Innovative Impact Grant. The Johnson County Autism Support Group is interested in funding projects that improve the quality of life for individuals with autism in the Johnson County area. With this grant cycle, JCASG will provide support to organizations serving a need for individuals with autism in grades 5 -12 or ages 18 - 22. Letters of inquiry must be received by October 1. The autism support group was formed in 2005 to provide resources to area families affected by autism. The group hosts monthly activities, provides financial assistance for professional therapy and funds several local programs. Group efforts are supported by annual fundraisers including Jack’s Walk for Autism to be held October 3 at Province Park in Franklin. Contact Sheila Benham (317) 691-1196 or Sheila@jcasg.org to request grant guidelines.

Community Announcements 08.24

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Greenwood resident graduates from Excelsior College Jamie Paige Loyd, a resident of Greenwood, has earned a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College in Albany, NY. Janette Koon receives prominent award for sixth time Janette Koon, a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed, was named a recipient of the firm’s Crest Award, an honor presented to 164 financial advisors out of the 2,400 employed. This is the sixth time she has received this award. Koon has worked at Waddell & Reed since 1993. Clinic offers free tax assistance Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, a non-profit organization which provides free legal services to low income Indianapolis and surrounding residents, will now offer a Low Income Tax Clinic to provide help to taxpayers undergoing IRS audit and other controversies. To learn more, call (317) 429-4146 or visit nclegalclinic.org. Centennial plus birthday celebrated Pauline Saylor, who resides at Beech Grove Meadows, celebrated her 103rd birthday on August 1. She enjoyed cake and ice cream with her many children and family members. Roncalli teacher completes top training program Julie Albertson, a Roncalli High School journalism teacher, completed the 2010 American Society of News Editors Reynolds High School Journalism Institute. This is the nation’s best training program for journalism advisors. Albertson was one of 162 high school teachers from 41 states selected for the two-week program. State Fair attendance It’s clean-up time at the Indiana State Fair where 952,020 people officially walked through the gates during the event’s 17-day run Aug. 6 – 22.  The biggest crowd came on Saturday, Aug. 7 when 79,561 turned out to celebrate the “Year of Pigs” theme. Students achieve perfection on SAT Roncalli High School announced two members of this year’s senior class registered perfect scores on the SAT and ACT. Nick Strange earned a perfect 800 on the math portion of the SAT and Taylor Shackleford scored both a perfect score of 800 on the math subject area test on the SAT and a perfect score of 36 on the math portion of the ACT. Indianapolis resident volunteers in New Orleans five years after devastation Josh Lantz of Indianapolis is serving with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps., a leadership program for ages 18 to 24, to support the rebuilding efforts of New Orleans which began five years ago. Lantz is one of 219 young people to perform 10 months of public service throughout the country and will receive an education award of over $5,000 plus housing. For more information on the program, visit americorps.gov/nccc or call (800) 942-2677. Southport joins Indiana Main Street Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman announced the City of Southport will join the Indiana Main Street program, which encourages the revitalization and restoration of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. Nearly 100 other Indiana Main Street communities are part of the program, which is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. For more information about Indiana Main Street, please visit ocra.in.gov/mainstreet. Franklin Township Education Foundation kicks off fundraising campaign The Franklin Township Education Foundation (F*TEF) is kicking off the 4th annual Franklin 500 campaign on Sept. 1 at Chick-fil-A, 5420 E. Southport Rd. Chick-fil-A is donating 20% of the evening’s sales to any person who mentions the Franklin 500 campaign. Budget cuts in education force schools to make tough choices and in some cases to drop programs. F*TEF helps fill the gap. The money raised by the nonprofit foundation supports innovative, educational programs for students that the school corporation typically would not cover. Center celebrates 100 years of faith and service The Althenheim will celebrate its 100th Anniversary Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Althenheim Community, 3525 East Hannah Avenue, Indianapolis 46237. The Althenheim was created by members of Zion and St. John’s Evangelical Churches who saw the need for a home for the elderly. It now serves 139 residents on a 33-acre campus with more than 150 staff. Rev. Don Buckthal and former chaplains will share memories and the Friedens United Church of Christ Choir will perform at the celebration. Austin Sheperd achieved Eagle Scout status Roncalli High School Freshman, Austin Sheperd, earned the title of Eagle Scout. This is the highest honor available to a young man in Boy Scouts. Sheperd completed a project building benches and creating landscaping for the entrance to St. Vincent de Paul. St. Francis Heart Center earns echocardiography national accreditation  The St. Francis Heart Center has been awarded three-year accreditation with the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). The accreditation applies to the hospital’s Indianapolis, Beech Grove and Mooresville campuses where the echocardiography procedures are conducted. Eric Martin named president and CEO of Music for All Music for All, Inc announced that Eric L. Martin has been named the organization’s President and CEO. Previous President and CEO Scott McCormick has resigned his position with the organization.

Sex trafficking a way of life for Cambodian females

By Nicole Palmer

Sex trafficking is a growing problem in Cambodia. Women and children are sold, most often by their parents, to sex traffickers for money. Contracts for a specific period of time for the girls are sold to someone who then forces them to work as prostitutes. Many girls are taken to and from Cambodia, Vietnam and China. The Cambodian government enacted a law in 1996 which made trafficking illegal. Anyone trafficking girls under the age of 15 can receive 15 to 20 years in prison. However, one-third of females sold are children under age 15 because virgins command a higher price in the sex market. As the world becomes more aware, people of other nations have felt the urge to contribute to a solution. Andrea Reed, owner of Sophia’s Bridal Tux & Prom in Greenwood , is using her business to create an income-producing career for women and girls who might otherwise be sold into a sex trafficking situation. In Cambodia, more than 80 percent of girls are forced into contracts in sex trafficking rings. Even if they have a job, they don’t receive enough income from their jobs. Most girls work at a job during the day and then their parents sell contracts for them into trafficking at night or for weekends. That was the case for one girl, who is now learning to sew prom dresses for Reed. She previously worked in a Barbie manufacturing shop putting hair on the dolls during the day. However, her parents had sold her in a contract and she worked at night as a prostitute. Reed said the girls are ecstatic for the opportunity to make money in another way so they won’t be sold. “Honestly they were like little girls in Mickey Mouse shirts,” she said. “It’s not like offering a job to 30-year-olds.” Reed said they knew even if (the girls) go to their program during the day, they could still be sold in the evening. So Reed’s group rented a house and hired a house mother so the girls could live in a supervised environment. Reed, Krajewski and Chris Alexander, owner of Center for Global Impact, met with the girl’s parents to come to an agreement about (the girls) living in the house and no longer being sold. We didn’t really expect to meet at their parents homes, which were like the slums with open sewage running outside,” Reed said. “Having the parents look at the house where their daughters will live was difficult. The girls have to care for the families because they all have younger siblings they have to take care of so they don’t get sold. It was hard to realize you have to love the parents who sold them to hopefully save the siblings involved.”

Power plays: wheelchair soccer

By Sherri Coner-Eastburn

While her grandchildren recently participated in the US Power Soccer Team Training Camp at the Community Life Center in Center Grove, Nancy Dickey of Noblesville smiled from the sidelines. “Jordan flipped out of his chair yesterday,” she said of her 17-year-old grandson, Jordan Dickey of Pendleton. “I’m glad I wasn’t here for that.” Jordan, and his older sister, Katie Dickey, 19, also of Pendleton, have played wheelchair soccer for five years. Along the way, they have made friends with other athletes from around the globe, Dickey said. “The friendships are just unbelievable,” she said with a smile. “They’re competitive but yet they’re also very supportive.” This energetic team of players- from as far away as California, New York and Michigan- spent a weekend in training with the six Hoosier members of the US Power Soccer Team. They are already preparing for next year’s World Cup competition in Paris, France. Once the practice began, the whirring sound of electric wheelchairs somehow got lost in the fast-paced plays. With family and friends watching from the bleachers, the air filled with team mates’ voices, calling out to each other as they neared the goalie. Representing the nation’s best wheelchair athletes, these 12 players, ranging in age from 16 to 23, do not merely nudge the oversized soccer ball with their wheelchairs. They turn and spin, whacking at the ball with the caged area surrounding the front of the chairs. They often gracefully and strategically move backward in the chairs in an effort to catch up with opposing players. In the midst of the action is Michael Archer, a 2008 graduate of Greenwood Community High School, and a student at Purdue University- Indianapolis campus, studying aviation management. Playing power soccer for seven years, Archer not only plays with Team USA, he’s team leader for the Circle City Rollers. Archer’s skills also rank him number one for the last three years in scoring. That means this quiet and soft-spoken guy is ranked best amongst the 55 power soccer teams in the United States. He has always loved sports and he’s very competitive, Archer said. Even though he can’t run across a football field, participating in power soccer is the next best thing. It’s very competitive and it allows Archer to continue to exercise his skills as an athlete. “Playing power soccer has allowed Michael to be who he is,” said Archer’s mother, Carrie Hayes of Greenwood. “He’s the one in control. Nothing is holding him back. He’s learned a lot of leadership skills and camaraderie with the team. He has grown as a person.”

Roll with it

By Submission For The Southside Times

Fresh, light, crisp, cool—those are the first words that spring to mind when I think of summer rolls. Many people are familiar with spring rolls: the diminutive, eggroll-like appetizers filled with savory mixtures. But summer rolls are different. There are more than 1,000 languages spoken throughout Southeast Asia. With a little gastronomic detective work, you’d uncover a greater number of recipes and a wide variety of opinions about what distinguishes summer rolls from spring rolls. Overall, summer denotes fresh, cold rolls, while spring indicates rolls which are deep-fried. But what both appetizers share are their wrappers. Banh trang are the round, translucent rice skins used to make Vietnamese summer and spring rolls. The wrappers are made with minimal ingredients—rice flour, water and salt. After production, these paper-thin wafers are dried-out on mats under the sun, the mats giving the sheets their characteristic, dash-stitched imprint. Traditionally, summer and spring rolls are served with nuoc cham (a sweet and tart sauce) or peanut dipping sauce. Check out my website for a few dipping sauce recipes, as well as a couple deep-fried spring roll recipes. Get out from under summer’s humid heel with something different. And cool. Serving: 6-8 rolls As needed, spring roll wrappers (rice paper skins) Filling 2 ounces rice stick noodles (rice vermicelli) 8 poached shrimp, cooled and bisected 2 ounces mung bean sprouts 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 ½ ounces carrot, cut into thin matchsticks 1 green onion, sliced in to thin rings 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chile sauce 1. Soak rice stick noodles in boiling water until tender (about 5 minutes). Drain and shock in ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, thoroughly drain again and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and (with the exception of the shrimp) add in remaining filling ingredients: bean sprouts, sesame oil, fish sauce, carrot, green onion, cilantro, and chile sauce. 2. In batches, soak spring roll wrappers in warm water—or a solution of water and rice wine vinegar—until sheets are soft and pliable. Lay flat on a cutting board, dabbing with towel to soak up excess moisture. In the center of the wrapper, place several pieces of shrimp along the middle of the sheet (this will ensure a nice presentation with shrimp visible through the finished product). In a cigar shape, place several spoonfuls of the filling over the shrimp. Fold sides over filling, and being to roll from the bottom up. Make sure roll is tight as you complete the process. 3. Place the completed spring rolls on a sheetpan and cover with a damp towel to prevent from drying out. Repeat this process until filling is used up. Slice summer rolls, and serve over a bed of shredded lettuce, accompanied with nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce) or peanut dipping sauce.

Haines/Carter Nuptials

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Lora Elizabeth Haines, of Zionsville, and Brian Douglas Carter, of Beech Grove, were united in marriage on June 19, 2010 at Salem United Methodist Church. The bride was given away by her mother and father, Julia and James Haines who reside in Beech Grove. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carter and grandson of Elva Carter of Beech Grove. The couple honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica and will reside in Indianapolis.

Centennial Scouts honored at State Fair

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America (BSA). To commemorate this achievement, the Crossroads of America Council and BSA honored 100 Central Indiana scouts in a book titled Centennial Scouts of Central Indiana, 100 years of Scouting. 100 Profiles of Character. The book is available for $10 at the Indiana State Fair, Marsh supermarkets or Scout shops. All proceeds go directly to funding activities in Boy Scouts. Around 3,000 children in Marion and Johnson Counties belong to the BSA. Men and women who were chosen as Centennial Scouts for the book by members of the Crossroads of America Council. Each profile shows the person’s background and experience, as well as the contribution made to BSA. The 100 Centennial Scouts were inducted into the Hoosier Scouting Hall of Leadership on August 13 at the Boy Scout Adventure 100 Base at the Indiana State Fair. BSA Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca presented the awards. Senator Richard Lugar was one of the inductees. He is an Eagle Scout and remarked “we are so proud of the individuals in Boy Scouts and the part parents take to ensure Indiana’s future leadership.” For more information, go to becomeascout.org.

Community Announcements 08.19.10

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Physician joins cancer specialists at St. Francis Medical Group   Nadeem Ikhlaque, M.D., has joined St. Francis Medical Group Oncology & Hematology Specialists.   Ikhlaque most recently served as a hematologist/oncologist for Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.V. Board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, Ikhlaque’s clinical interests are focused on cancers of the breast, prostate, HIV-related malignancies and multiple myeloma. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. Ikhlaque completed a fellowship and internal medicine residencies at Wright State University (Ohio), where he also served as chief resident. He earned his medical degree at Rawalpindi Medical College in Punjab, Pakistan. Somerset hosts Success Strategies Series Howard Cox of Somerset and Lorraine Ball of Roundpeg will speak at Somerset Success Strategies: Marketing by the Numbers on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway. The breakfast series will present the fundamentals of a comprehensive marketing plan. It caters to entrepreneurial leaders such as CEO’s, Presidents, Plant Managers, Division Managers and anyone with direct profit and loss accountability for a business. The seminar is free of charge but participants much register prior to attending. Contact Somerset at seminars@somersetcpas.com with any questions. St. Francis physical therapist honored for patient screening research William R. VanWye, D.P.T., has been selected as the recipient of the Jack Walker Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). VanWye, a staff physical therapist for St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, was honored for his research, “Patient Screening by a Physical Therapist for Non-Musculoskeletal Hip Pain,” published in APTA’s scientific journal, Physical Therapy. – St. Francis Hospitals Local students receive degrees Two local students received Bachelor’s of Art degrees during Hanover College’s 177th annual commencement ceremony held May 29. Beech Grove resident Zachary Reed, English major, is the son of Richard and Shirley Reed. Prior to attending Hanover, he graduated from Lutheran High School of Indianapolis High School. Indianapolis resident Andrew Reynolds, Biology major, is the son of David and Joyce Reynolds. Prior to attending Hanover, he graduated from Franklin Central High School High School. Eiteljorg Museum cancels annual WestFest Eiteljorg Museum’s annual WestFest, a Western-themed festival set for Sept. 25, has been canceled. The event’s organizers apologize to supporters and said they hope to bring the festival back in 2011. In the meantime, staff will devote attention to the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience, which opened earlier in the summer, and Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure, which opens Nov. 6. For more information about the museum and events, call (317) 636-9378 or visit eiteljorg.org. St. Francis Cancer Center appoints new outreach coordinator   Mindi M. Matthews has been appointed community outreach coordinator for the St. Francis Cancer Center. Matthews comes to St. Francis from the Indiana State Department of Health where she developed and implemented a statewide diabetes education plan. Matthews earned a master’s degree of business administration at Indiana Wesleyan University and her undergraduate degree in health services at the University of Southern Indiana. She holds certifications as a diabetes prevention program instructor and health coach. Roncalli and Franklin Central compete in Chick-Fil-A challenge Roncalli High School will be competing in the Chick-Fil-A Challenge against Franklin Central High School from Aug. 21 to 27, culminating with their annual football game at Franklin Central. The Chick-Fil-A restaurant at 5240 E. Southport Rd. will be decorated in support of Roncalli on one side, the other half for Franklin Central.  As customers place their order, a flyer from either school must be presented.  Roncalli flyers are available online at roncalli.org. Both schools will receive a portion of the proceeds, courtesy of Chick-Fil-A at halftime of the football game. The school with the highest sales total will also receive the Chick-Fil-A Challenge traveling trophy. Southern Gospel Music 2009 Soloist of Year to perform at Smith Valley Baptist Church Southern Gospel recording artist, Ivan Parker will perform at the Smith Valley Baptist Church in Greenwood at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Ivan spent more than 25 years ministering in churches and arenas and has more than 13 solo recordings. To find out more about the event, call (317) 881-6888 or visit ivanparker.com. St. John Academy Alumnae celebration The St. John Academy Alumnae reunion will take place on September 12. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church in Indianapolis with a brunch following at the Convention Center. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by calling Sharon Kennedy at (317) 892-4798 or e-mail SKenn63523@aol.com. Local graduate receives fine arts scholarship Grant Russel, a 2010 senior from Lutheran High School, was one of three students awarded with The Blain Jarrett Memorial Scholarship of $1,000. The fund is managed by Buck Creek Players and is for furthering studies in the fine arts. Russel will be attending Ball State University with a major in Musical Theatre Performance & Theatre Studies. He has a performing arts background participating with Wayne Township Community Theatre, Buck Creek Players, Lee’s Theatricals and Lutheran High School.