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Winding Ridge Elementary Open House

Tom — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:48:04 +0000

Lawrence Township’s Winding Ridge Elementary will host their Open House on Monday, August 11th from 6 - 7:30 pm. All Winding Ridge students and their families are invited to begin the evening by visiting the classrooms and meeting teachers from 6:00 until 6:30 pm. Ice Cream Sundaes will be served in the school cafeteria from 6:30 until 7:30 pm. The school will be open for self-tours during this time, also. For questions, please call the office at 964-6800. We hope to see our Winding Ridge Adventurers there!

LN Swim Coach, Football Player Honored for Outstanding Achievements in 2007-08

ManagingEditor — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:53:28 +0000

Coach of the Year
Lawrence North High School swimming coach Mike Penrose, from Lawrence Township, had an unexpected and wonderful end to the 2007-08 boys and girls seasons July 13th. Penrose was named “Coach of the Year” at the second annual St. Vincent Spirit of Sport Awards.

These awards, unlike many others, are awarded not for the success of a program but rather for the values exhibited by a coach or athlete during his or her career. Penrose was nominated for the award by one of his graduating seniors. The nomination then went to a selection committee, which ultimately bestowed the award on the veteran Wildcat mentor.

Comeback Athlete of the Year
It has been a long and difficult year for Lawrence North football player Joe Moheban. The Wildcat athlete started experiencing headaches during football season that progressively grew worse. He was eventually diagnosed with a brain tumor, and removal of the tumor was not an option.

For many athletes, this incredible setback would have meant the end to any athletic career. Not so for Moheban. Less than four months after surgery to drain fluid off the brain and being told he could no longer play football, Moheban returned to run track for Lawrence North.

On July 13, the story had an impressive ending. Moheban was honored for his determination and tenacity by being named as the “Comeback Athlete of the Year” at the second annual St. Vincent Spirit of Sport Awards. Moheban shared the honor with Zionsville football player Dylan Bolden.

Lawrence Township Schools Hires Assistant Director of Special Education

ManagingEditor — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:55:05 +0000

On Monday, July 28th, the Lawrence Township School Board approved Mrs. Kristi Smith to serve as the Assistant Director of Special Education. The MSD of Lawrence Township is excited about the expertise and collaboration skills Mrs. Smith will bring to the district to support students and families.

Mrs. Smith obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana University and Masters from Anderson University. Most recently she achieved her Administrative license in Director of Special Education from Indiana University. She has taught special education for nine years in Chicago and locally in Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Last year she served as a Special Education administrator in Warren Township.

Lawrence Township welcomes her to our professional family.

Belzer Middle Ice Cream Social

Tom — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:24:30 +0000

Belzer Middle school welcomes all of the students back to school for the 2008-2009 school year. As part of the celebration, Belzer will host an ice cream social for all 6^th graders and their families that will be held on .August 14^thfrom 6-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We hope to have another successful year of academic success!

Lawrence Township Schools Receives New Chevy Tahoe

ManagingEditor — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:27:58 +0000

The National Insurance Crime Bureau donated a Chevy Tahoe to the Lawrence Township Schools to be used by the Coordinator of Safety and Security, Mike Fishburn. The NICB partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies throughout the country to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance fraud and car theft criminals.

The vehicle donated to the Lawrence Township Schools was secured from State Farm Insurance. The school district is one of the first school districts to receive a vehicle donated to use for their Safety and Security Division.

Lawrence Central Track Coach Going to Beijing

Tom — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:55:17 +0000

Mike Holman, head boys Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Lawrence Central High School, has been invited by the Olympic Committee to travel to Beijing China for the Olympic Games this summer. Coach Holman will be a member of the track and field video analysis crew during the workouts leading up to as well as during the Games. He will be responsible for breaking down the athletes’ performances for an event in order for the coaches to adjust approaches, angles, steps, speeds, etc. in order to maximize the athlete’s height, distance, time, etc.

We are extremely proud of Coach Holman. He has worked extremely hard to earn an invitation such as this. He is recognized nationally and now globally by his peers. We are humbled to call him one of our own!

Good luck to Coach Mike Holman as he represents Lawrence Township at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games!

Lawrence Fire Hosting Public Safety Day

Tom — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:36:36 +0000

The Lawrence Fire Department will once again host the city’s Annual Public Safety Day – a day of fun for all ages. This free event will feature exciting and informative events on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at 59th and Lee Road, Station No. 4, located at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. There will be live demonstrations of auto extrication police K-9, SWAT scenario, and dive simulations. Other attractions include a safety house, rock climbing wall, clowns, Ronald McDonald, fingerprinting and ID cards for children, as well as vision screenings, blood pressure checks, and much more. Children’s bike helmets will be available at no charge while they last, and other items will be given away throughout the day. A medical transport helicopter will land and will be on display. There will be a special appearance by “M.C. Axe and the Fire Crew.” Police and fire apparatus will be on display and kids will have an opportunity to spray a simulated fire with a real fire hose. Anyone attending the 9th Annual Public Safety Day event will not only get a glimpse of what their police officers and firefighters do on a daily basis, they will also walk away with valuable tips on fire and crime prevention. Questions should be directed to Dino Batalis at 547-4371.

Lawrence North Student, Teacher Honored as Top Volunteers

ManagingEditor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:29:30 +0000

HelpIndyOnline.com has announced the recipients for the 2008 Student Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Partner of the Year Awards.

Kelsey Kennedy, a Lawrence North graduate was chosen as the Student Volunteer of the Year because of her desire to impact her community, her enthusiasm in working with a variety of organizations and causes, and her willingness to engage and inspire others into action. Rebecca Cash, an English teacher at Lawrence North, was chosen because of her commitment and care for her students, her willingness and ability to collaborate with others, and her vision to engage students in improving and impacting our community.
The awards were presented on June 26th at the MYPassion Awards Breakfast, held on the Butler University campus. The awards recognize the outstanding efforts of those in the community who use volunteering as a tool for making positive changes in Indianapolis.

“The Emergent Leadership Institute is excited to recognize these individuals who through small steps of their own make a huge impact on our community,” explained Roger Williams, President of the Emergent Leadership Institute, which operates HelpIndyOnline.com.

HelpIndyOnline.com is an Internet-based volunteer center designed to build a bridge between the service agencies and the nearly 100,000 potential young volunteers in the Indianapolis area exclusively dedicated towards volunteer opportunities for 14-22 year-old students. For more information on volunteering opportunities, visit the website at www.helpindyonline.com.

Crestview Elementary Welcomes New Principal

ManagingEditor — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:34:07 +0000

Lawrence Township welcomes Mr. Tom Linkmeyer as the Principal for Crestview Elementary School. Mr. Linkmeyer has served as assistant principal at Wea Elementary School in Lafayette and for the past two years at Southport’s 6th Grade Academy in Perry Township. Prior to that, Mr. Linkmeyer was an athletic director and teacher in three other Indiana districts. He completed his administrative license and coursework in 2005 through Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Linkmeyer has demonstrated the leadership, instructional knowledge, communication skills, and collaborative personality to successfully provide leadership and professional development opportunities for Crestview Elementary.

A chat with Principal Linkmeyer…..
What experiences in your past will help you lead Crestview Elementary?
“I feel that my experience as an Assistant Principal, Athletic Director and Elementary Teacher have prepared me to lead Crestview. I believe that parents are one of the most important keys in a child’s education. I will encourage parent participation!”
What are you most excited about since joining the Lawrence community?
“The staff, parents and students at Crestview have been wonderful. They have made me feel so welcome. I look forward to assisting in the educational process of all our students.”
What message do you have for Crestview parents & students about the upcoming year?
“The 2008-09 school year will be an exciting year at Crestview. We hope you will find a way to get ‘plugged’ in to our school. We love to have parents visit our building….if nothing more than eating lunch with your child. Please stop in and see us during the school year.”

How Do You Upgrade Your Car to a Flex Fuel Vehicle?

Tom — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:48:01 +0000

Adam Goldstein with ASG Indy shows Tom Britt how to convert his 2005 Nissan Altima into a flex fuel vehicle. Goldstein's new service allows you to save money at the pump by making your car more fuel efficient and enabling it to burn E85 ethanol which is around 17% less than regular unleaded gasoline. To get more information or to see if your car or truck can be converted, visitwww.IndyFlexFuel.com.