CHERYL “CRICKET”
KOETTER
Owner/Operator
Cricket’s Cafe
THE
ISSUE
Boards, volunteer or community work:
I’ve volunteered in many platforms, but most recently, I’m the founder
of the Bryson A. Melton Forward Foundation, which is dedicated
to helping families in financial need after experiencing medical
emergencies or tragic circumstances; chaired several Our Lady of
Perpetual Help fundraisers; raised money for, performed in and won
the 2016 Dancing with Our Southern Indiana Stars event benefiting
Hosparus Health and judged the 2018 competition.
In terms of growth and economic development, where would
you like to see Southern Indiana in 10 years?
I know the question was about Southern Indiana, but I feel like most
of our area is moving forward in these aspects. However, I feel like our
lack of a better high school here in town is holding back growth and
development. Don’t mistake what I am saying. I love this community
and the people in it! However, I feel like our local school needs an
overhaul. I grew up here, I live here, I work and own my business here.
Our high school needs major attention. Somehow, we all need to let
whatever needs to be done get done. I’m unsure as to why we can’t get
it together enough to proceed forward.
Who or what motivates you?
Success motivates me. Not monetary success but success of people I
love bettering the community and helping other people to succeed.
What habits/routines have helped with your success?
I am an early riser. My bed is made every day and no laying around
in or on it later in the day either. I’m very strong-willed, sometimes
to a fault. Most importantly, I have a very strong work ethic. This
was ingrained in me long, long ago. I was taught that education was
important but most important was the fire in your belly and how
hungry you were for success! This helped me become a registered
nurse (RN) at an early age and move on to business endeavors later
in my 30s.
What pushes you through your most difficult times?
Faith and the will to push myself even just five more minutes when I
desperately want to throw in the towel.
What are you most proud of professionally?
Professionally, I am most proud of the trail I am blazing. I am proud
to be an RN, and I loved, loved, loved helping to care for and educate
people in the medical setting. However, I am also proud of the
companies we have built in our community and giving people a place
to come to and enjoy a great breakfast or lunch while seeing their
neighbors, friends and family. I feel like Cricket’s has finally made
itself a name and is recognized more and more but still holds the
mom-and-pop shop persona.
I am serious about becoming an elected leader in Clark
County. I possess leadership skills that will contribute on
many levels within our community. Please help me get
elected by voting for CRUM for Clark County Recorder!
Sincerely, Lincoln Crum
This ad paid for and approved by Lincoln Crum for Clark County Recorder 2018, Democrat.