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Memory Maker

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TIPS FOR HOSTING THE PERFECT HALLOWEEN PARTY SHELTERING WINGS

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pooky days are on their way, and many of us are in need of any reason to decorate or party lately. While the times continue to be a little hairy, there’s still room to have fun, especially during the Halloween season. Here are a few tips on how to throw a spook-tacular Halloween party for you and your friends.

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This might be the year to indulge in creative invites. With fewer social opportunities to see friends and family in person, an actual mailed invite to your guests would be appreciated. Depending on the guest list, create your own or order pre-made

invitations and add your own little touch.

Throw in something spooky like a slimy crawler or tiny spiders so that when your guests open it, they’ll really be wowed!

DECORATIONS

First, you might want to decide whether your party will be full-on scary, or just a little spooky yet family friendly. Regardless, a party is always more fun when the location LOCATION is decorated so don’t skimp. You can keep it Will the gathering be outside or inside? At simple with spiderwebs, pumpkins and bats, your house or another location? It doesn’t or go a little crazier by adding mischievous have to be fancy, but it can be. The biggest skeletons to every room. Maybe include factors to consider are restrooms and overall a skeleton that guests can pose with for space. This year especially, make sure that a photo. Add some haunted decorations whatever venue you choose has enough outside to welcome your guests in. Don’t be room for your guests to spread out a little. afraid to do something unconventional. If If the party won’t be at your own home, there is ever a time to try something crazy, check to make sure the venue owners allow it’s during Halloween. decorations, because that’s up next…

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Encourage your guests to dress up, and make sure this is included on the invite so there’s no confusion. Maybe even note that there will be a costume contest, with a few different categories and a prize. You can even make your own trophy to give out at the end of the night. Once people know there is a prize involved, they’ll really up their costume game.

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

Make sure there’s something available to entertain your guests as well. If you are partying outside, indulge in yard games like spooky cornhole with ghosts added to the boards. Pumpkin ring toss is a great game that’s super easy too. Use glow necklaces or bracelets as rings to play after dark. Consider a craft station where kids can make their own trick-or-treat bags to take home.

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Research websites like Pinterest, and you’ll find loads of horrific and bloodcurdling treat ideas.

MUSIC

This is key for any party. Curate your own playlist to ensure continued spooky sounds for the entire night. Make sure you include classics like “Monster Mash” and “Thriller” on there. Once you’ve completed it, make sure to put it on repeat so you don’t run out of mood music throughout the evening. Your guests will

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In the 1970s, Byron Hines began racing with Terry Vance at a drag strip. They started riding each other’s motorcycles and Byron, who was mechanically inclined at a young age, figured out a way to make them run quite a bit faster. After working together at a motorcycle performance shop, in 1979 the friends founded Vance & Hines Exhaust Systems, which has become a permanent structure in the motorcycle industry. As a result, Byron’s sons, Andrew and Matt, grew up around the sport of drag racing.

“I’ve never known anything different - it’s ingrained in my DNA,” says Andrew Hines, who in the early 1980s spent his weekends

tinkering on motorcycles with his dad.

In his youth, Hines rode motorcycles and dirt bikes but didn’t race initially.

“I’d hop on anything with an engine and wheels,” he says. “I liked figuring out how to go faster and ride harder.”

Hines quickly fell in love with the acceleration and agility that comes with riding a motorcycle.

“It’s unparalleled in a car,” says Hines, who notes that to be able to have complete control over something that’s not very heavy is exhilarating, since the power-to-weight ratio is extreme.

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“You’d have to have a really highhorsepower car to match a motorcycle that can accelerate the way these things do,” Hines says. “Besides, you can’t do a wheelie in a car.”

In the early 1990s, Byron raced professionally in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), receiving one win and the notable distinction of being the only man to ever win on a Yamaha motorcycle in the class. Hines’ older brother Matt raced from 1996 to 2002.

“In his era, Matt was the best racer-rider out there, with 30 national net wins and three championships,” says Hines, who began racing professionally in 2002.

In his 19-year career, Hines has amassed an impressive number of wins. He’s a six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion with 56 national event wins.

Although Hines always loved bikes, he didn’t always have his heart set on a racing career. Growing up in Trinidad, Colorado, he excelled in the junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program in high school, where he was the top cadet commander.

“I was the command sergeant major my junior year, then switched to the officer side my senior year and became a battalion commander,” says Hines, who was also a top marksman.

All through school, he was torn between pursuing a military career and studying human anatomy. Ultimately, after graduating from high school in 2001, he chose to focus on the family business.

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At the end of 2002, the Hines family decided it would be wise to move to Indiana.

“Most of the stuff we were relying on was Indy car-based technology, and we were sending so many parts to the Indy area,” Hines says.

There was the added benefit that twothirds of the NHRA races are based in the

Midwest.

“We did the math and saved 12,000 miles a year of driving on each of the vehicles,” Hines says. “Plus, we were back in the shop a day earlier on each end of the trip.”

A little over a decade ago, Hines was injured riding a motocross-style dirt bike when he came up short on a large jump and blew out both of his ankles.

“That was at a point in my career when I’d already won three championships, quite a few events and set multiple national records, so I got to thinking, ‘OK, what more do I have to prove? Do I still have a passion for doing this?’” Hines recalls. “I was feeling kind of burned out, but as soon as that injury happened, I was eager to do my next race. That told me that the passion was still there.”

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In this sport, if a racer hits the wall or crosses the center line, it’s a disqualification for that round, whether it’s a qualifying run or an elimination round. One of the most difficult factors in racing a Pro Stock motorcycle other than going 200 miles per hour is getting it to go from 200 back to zero. Early this summer, while in Norwalk, Ohio, Hines had trouble with his braking and suspensions and he ended up going into the sand trap (which is technically pea gravel).

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“That’s how I’ve always focused my career forget about the long term and worry about the short term because the short term takes care of the long term,” he says.

As he astutely points out, drag racing doesn’t care about the last corner, like on a circle track. Drag racing is about the here and now.

“You’ve got one chance to get it right,” he says. “There is no next corner where you can make up for it, as you’re only on the vehicle for six or seven seconds. Though there are three Gs of acceleration, tire shake and vibration, and 200-mile-per-hour wind on your shoulder trying to rip you off the back of the motorcycle, 90% of [the sport] is mental.”

Hines, 38, plans to continue racing as long as he is physically capable and still having fun. He’s also started to pass the torch on to Declan, who began his own racing career when he was 7. In the drag-racing world there are half-scale dragsters that have engines from five to 40 horsepower, based upon the age group.

“We go out to Lucas Oil Raceway for testing and streetcar nights,” Hines says. “Declan participates in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series.”

In four years he has progressed through three different age groups, running first at 13.9 seconds. He switched to the next age group at age 8, dropping to 11.9 seconds, and again at age 10, dropping to 8.9 seconds.

“Declan loves speed, acceleration and noise,” Hines says. “After his second full run in the 8.9-second car, he was like, ‘This is slow.’ He’s definitely a product of me.”

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October is here! For us at Sheltering Wings, this means a greater opportunity to share with our community what awareness and prevention of domestic violence looks like and how everyone plays a role! From a declaration of our county commissioners, to people wearing purple to show their support of survivors, and so much more in between!

However, there is a part of me that wishes to fast forward 20 years to see if the methods of awareness and prevention are working.

While I know this isn’t possible, I do know that it is working! We just have to be patient and keep motivating each other to keep at the good work we are doing.

The awareness and prevention of domestic violence go hand in hand. We can’t prevent what we aren’t aware of, but awareness alone won’t equip us to act (or react) properly.

Raising awareness about domestic violence includes educating people about how to recognize and act against abuse, and making help accessible to survivors.

Preventing abuse includes eliminating factors that contribute to abuse. This means creating protective environments in schools, workplaces and communities, as well as engaging men as allies and teaching parents, adults and young people the skills they need

for healthy relationships!

At Sheltering Wings, we are working to do a combination of both of these and we need your help as a community because it doesn’t have to be this way.

relationships, and businesses don’t have to be unprepared for domestic violence to enter the workplace. It doesn’t have to be this way. Use our many resources, training and educational materials to prevent abuse from starting or happening again.

The coming month of awareness and prevention reminds us that domestic violence doesn’t have to be part of life.

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CARING CALL CONNECTION, INC. Patricia Page-Tyree, RN/CSA 317-745-6440 patriciatyreern@gmail.com Caring Call Connection is a licensed Personal Services Agency for Seniors!

We are the trusted source of Senior Care for Hendricks County. 25 years of providing the most compassionate care and specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Our Owner, “Pattie Page” Tyree is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) with over 30 years of Hospital and Homecare experience. Compassion is our Passion!

CASS AND COMPANY SALON

Angi Snodgrass 317-272-3770 info@cassandcompanysalon.com Our mission since 2001 at Cass and Company Salon is to create a relaxing and positive environment. We strive to put our guests at ease as soon as they step into our salon and are greeted by one of our many talented team members.

Our motto “The Best Experience of Your Day” is the backbone of our business. We ensure to always provide just that to our guests through mutual respect and top of the line hair care and spa services.

CLUB Z TUTORING WEST INDY Gerrian deJong 317-565-2402 gdejong@clubztutoring.com Club Z in Home Tutoring is the largest in-home tutoring company in the country. Three things make our program successful. We work with students 1:1;Tutor helps student on school curriculum;We partner with the school/ teacher.

COCO & LEMON LLC Evelyne Hancock 801-899-3784 evelyne.hancock@houseoftoilets.com Houseoftoilets.com is an online retailer for toilets and bidets. We are based here in Avon. We look forward to help you find the best possible toilet/bidet at any price point with great customer support and free shipping for all our products!

DEKA LASH PLAINFIELD COMMONS Deborah Brown 317-667-0681 plainfieldcommons@dekalash.com Deka Lash is the fastest growing lash company in the industry providing services such as: eye lash extensions, lash lift and tints and brow lamination and tints. Deka Lash provides a clean relaxing atmosphere and a look that enhances your beauty, customized just for you.

DEKEN BENJAMIN INSURANCE AGENCY Michelle Benjamin 317-271-3900 info@dekenbenjamin.com Michelle Benjamin came to work for Deken in 1988 as a file clerk on the westside of Indianapolis, In 2005 she purchased the agency. She relocated the agency to Avon in 2010 as Deken Benjamin Insurance Agency. She is joined in the agency by Stephanie Buster and Rick Rowekamp who are also licensed agents.

EARTH WEAR ROCK SHOP Tracey Spivey 317-440-6108 traceydcollier@hotmail.com Locally owned and operated since 2018. Earth Wear Rock Shop offers a large selection of Gems, Minerals, & Handcrafted Jewelry all the reasonable prices. 309 West Main St. Plainfield IN. OPEN 11-4 Tuesday-Thursday & Saturdays Check us out on Facebook EARTH WEAR PLAINFIELD GOLD CLEAVER MEAT MARKET

Jennifer Bryer 317-271-69328 info@goldcleavermeatmarket.com Our mission is to provide our community with high quality proteins from your neighborhood meat market. We are proud to offer top quality beef, pork, seafood, chicken, in-house dry aged steaks and grocery items. We cut and grind fresh daily.

HANZYROSEARTT Hannah Scott 812-679-2329 hanzyroseart@icloud.com My name is Hannah Scott, I am a self taught traditional/digital artist from Bloomington IN. I create custom artwork, business logos, I sell my original paintings and prints.

HIPPIES CLOSET Kim Garner 317-667-4652 hippiescloset311@gmail.com Hippies Closet is a consignment boutique shop in Brownsburg. I carry women’s and men’s name brand clothing and accessories along with designer handbags like Louis Vuitton, tory burch and many more. I carry high end perfume and cologne. I have sizes XS to 4X. INNER BALANCE - PILATES & YOGA STUDIO

Heide Haas 317-939-2108 innerbalancepiyo@yahoo.com We are a boutique, contemporary Pilates & Yoga studio focused on small group and Private Training. We encourage you to come to classes because you enjoy it, because you want to be pain-free, you want to stretch, be strong, increase mobility, improve balance, and to feel the best you have ever felt.

INSPIRED HOME AND GIFTS Casey Smitherman 317-501-5469 casey@inspiredhomeandgifts.com Inspired Home and Gifts is your one stop shop for home decor, gifts, specialty foods, baby clothing, and more. We carry well multiple items from local vendors along with well recognized lines such a Farm House Fresh, Duke Cannon, and Soberdough.

INTEGRITY LEARNING CENTER Alicia Boyll 317-514-0442 alicia@integrityaba.com Compassionate pediatric therapy and support for autism, speech, and behavioral challenges in Plainfield, IN. Our program offers an inclusive, childcentered environment where kids learn through interactive play and positive reinforcement.

IVRY LANE GOWN & TUXEDO Synthia Nance 317-350-2197 ivrylane@gmail.com Ivry Lane Wedding Gown & Tuxedo is a wedding and occasion boutique specializing in making you look and feel as impressive as you deserve. Our mission is to provide each and every customer with outstanding gowns and unforgettable shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else.

JENNIFER SEGNER, MARY KAY INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Jennifer Segner 317-679-2093 jensegner@yahoo.com

I will help you with skin care and makeup options to help you look and feel your best. Contact me for a free facial. 317679-2093. I keep a full inventory in stock and can deliver the same day! Gift giving ideas and free wrapping.

KAY. RENAE DESIGNS Kaylin Carter 317-730-0761 kay.renaedesigns@gmail.com I’m a local seamstress who specializes in custom designs and wedding gown alterations! I graduated from Purdue with a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design.

See my work and more information at Kay. Renae Designs - Custom Creations and Alterations on Facebook.

Lledo Designs specializes in graphic design and other handmade items.

Invitations, logos, marketing materials, portrait retouching, party decor, home decor, gifts and so much more!

See more on Facebook @lledodesigns MARCIA’S PREMIER DESIGNS JEWELRY DEALS AND OUTLET Marcia Wirt 317-714-3494 marciawirt1014@hotmail.com Premier Designs Jewelry ceased operations December, 2020, but I was a rep for many years and have hundreds of items used for display only. Big Discounts! Contact me for more info!

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Carrie Hanni and Lesley Rhoden 317-839-9136 channi@kempercpa.com Carrie Hanni and Lesley Rhoden are proud partners of the Kemper CPA Group LLP Avon office. Kemper CPA Group LLP is a regional accounting firm with 28 locations. Kemper takes pride in being involved in the communities where they live and work, and 40% of the 66 partners are women!

KIDDIEWINKS Nikki Musser 317-625-7663 nmusser76@yahoo.com Kiddiewinks is a kids resale boutique, located in Brownsburg. We sell gently love kids clothes from infant to junior sizes, toys, equipment and more.

KITCHEN TUNE UP Jill Mirise 317-442-5924 jmirise@kitchentuneup.com We offer affordable Kitchen updates that will transform an your kitchen in 1-5 days. We offer 5 service options at different price points for every investment level. (Our original Tune Up, Cabinet Refacing/Redooring, Cabinet Painting, Custom Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash,& Flooring. We are locally owned and operated here in Avon.

LLEDO DESIGNS Laura O’Dell 317-625-7663 lledodesigns@gmail.com

Wendy Gehman 317-754-6284 brownsburg@mathnasium.com Our three nearby Mathnasium locations specialize in helping math make sense for school-aged children. Whether catching up or getting ahead, Mathnasium can craft a learning plan for your child.

Enroll monthly (with no large up-front payments, and flexible scheduling) we’re open five days a week! Visit mathnasium. com/indy or call/text (317) 754-6284.

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER OF PLAINFIELD Joy Dorsey 1-812-360-5831 meinekejoy@yahoo.com I not only love being a co-owner of a family- owned and operated independent auto repair shop along side my husband, but I also love that our business in Plainfield, Meineke Car Care Center as well as my partner- has always valued and respected my voice, and it’s been our main goal that the Community we serve on a daily basis know we feel the exact same way about theirs.

NEW STRENGTH COUNSELING LLC Marcia Wirt 317-868-7133 canderson@newstrengthcounseling.com New Strength Counseling provides trauma-informed, evidenced based, client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy to help everyone find their strength. New Strength Counseling strives to create a space that is welcome and accessible to everyone. In network with most major insurance and EAP providers.

NEXT GEN NEURO Olivia Martinez 219-741-7374 info@teamngn.com Next Gen Neuro partners with hospitals, physician offices and AEEG companies to deliver better neurological outcomes for patients of all ages through remote EEG/cEEG service solutions.

Whether you need remote monitoring coverage, reading physician support or are looking to totally outsource your neurodiagnostic department, we are here for you 24/7/365.

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Stephanie Bernhardt 317-373-2131 stephanie@orangeleafavon.net Orange Leaf Avon & Plainfield offer freedom from average every day options. From flavors, cups, smoothies, shakes and cakes, we give our guest the freedom to create whatever sweet treat they can come up with next. Our froyo flavors are the best, because we make them that way. No really, we do. Each flavor recipe is uniquely ours and you can’t get it anywhere else!

PREMIER ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS

Meaghan Molsberry 317-696-9043 dance@premieracademyofdance.com Meaghan Molsberry, is owner/creative director of Premier Academy of the Performing Arts. Serving both Hendricks County and Indianapolis west side, this Avon studio provides a welcoming environment and technically sound instruction. Ages: 18 months+ Recreational and competition dance programs available.

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QUEEN ANNE’S LACE FLOWERS AND GIFTS LeBlanc ee 317-858-8170 krysteeandkids@yahoo.com Full service flower and gift shop in Brownsburg. Servicing Brownsburg, Avon, West Indianapolis and other surrounding areas. We love to bring smile to people’s faces with fresh cut flowers! Let us help you make someone’s day!

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Tiffany Bates 317-468-3897 rebelfitgroup@gmail.com Yoga & Group fitness classes in a private, small-group, boutique setting that promotes body positive self care through physical, mental and spiritual wellness.

Learn more at www.rebelfitstudio.com RECLAIM AND RETHREAD Jess Cottongim 317-260-9074 reclaimandrethread@gmail.com Reclaim and Rethread fights the fast fashion epidemic by reworking previously overlooked clothing into new one of a kind pieces.

RELIABLE NUMBER MANAGEMENT Rachel Paul 317-383-0222 rachel@reliablecounts.com What can Reliable Number Management do for you? We offer services in Bookkeeping, Payroll and

COUNSELING LLC Laura Jay-Ballinger 317-207-1732 laura@ restorativeconnectioncounseling.com Private psychotherapy practice specializing in women’s health with concentrations in anxiety, trauma and disordered eating.

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ROZZI & ASSOCIATES Susan Rozzi 317-294-6121 susan@rozziandassociates.com Rozzi and Associates is a leadership and organizational development organization helping good leaders become great! Every one of our programs starts with the premise that great leadership skills are a product of time, practice, and focused development.

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RHEA SERVICES Sarah Kendrick 317-732-5181 sarah@rheaservices.com The mission of RHEA Services is to walk beside individuals in all stages of life: cataloging and securing their essential information, ensuring readiness for life’s many transitions, and providing assistance to families as they finalize a loved one’s estate.

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Michelle Maclin 317-850-0835 michelle@ruffhouseadventures.com Located off the square in Danville, we offer the following services for your best fur friend: doggy daycare, dog training and grooming. Schedule a reservation on our app: ruffhouseadventures. gingrapp.com/customer

Dr. Rebecca De La Rosa offers comfortable and cosmetic, state-of-the-art quality dental care at Avon Family Dentistry. Her patients comment on her commitment to detail and her gentle demeanor in a relaxed atmosphere. Dr. De La Rosa prides herself in being a good listener and enjoys getting to know her patients.

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SEIZE THE NIGHT DESIGNS Sarah Fentz 317-563-3190 seizethenightdesigns@gmail.com Custom Handmade Gifts and Accessories. Curated Boutique Clothing and Gifts.

SHAR’S MEDICAL SUPPLIES Shar Brown 317-652-6300 sharsmedicalsupply@gmail.com Shar’s Medical Supplies LLC, a womenowned small business, was established in 2008 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company is a retail and wholesale distributor of durable medical equipment. Shar’s Medical Supplies LLC provides quality durable medical equipment to a diverse community.

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SOMETHING SOMEHOW PRETTY AMAZING Nicol Adenekan 317-985-4654 nicol@somethingsomehowprettyamazing.org Indianapolis Micro Cut Flower Farm.

Locally grown from field to vase. We believe in sustainable, pesticide free practices and growing fresh, seasonal blooms. We hand sow our seeds, hand harvest our blooms and prepare our blooms fresh.

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SHELTER INSURANCE BRYNN COCHRAN Brynn Cochran 317-852-6959 bcochran@shelterinsurance.com I am proud to provide insurance services of all types to the Brownsburg community and surrounding areas. My goal is to make insurance as simple but effective for those “just in case” moments of life.

SIMPLE CHOICE AGENCY Chris Lynch 317-837-4960 chris@simplechoiceagency.com Full Service Independent Owned Insurance Agency

Suzy Pineda 317-271-9500 suzyp80@yahoo.com Since 2012, Style Threads Resale (formally Suzy’s Consign & Resale) has been Hendricks county’s premiere ladies resale shop! We carry name brand ladies fashion in sizes XS-3X, shoes, purses and accessories. Style Threads is a fun, friendly and fashionable place to shop and to consign your gently loved items. With over 1500 active consignors, our inventory changes every day!

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Shannon Austin 317-932-0099 shannon@slaaudiology.com SLA Audiology is a private practice audiology clinic independently owned

by Dr. Shannon Austin. We provide comprehensive hearing healthcare through evidence based practices to all ages. SLA Audiology creates a patient experience that goes beyond what is expected and ordinary by guiding patients through a consultative process and focusing on patient education.

SOLD IT REALTY GROUP Lori Redman 317-370-9413 lori@lorisoldit.com The Sold It Realty Group is an independent real estate company serving Hendricks, Marion, Boone, Hamilton, and surrounding counties. We have award

Emily Hawthorne 317-545-3880 emily@theacademyvolleyball.com We started Academy Volleyball Club to provide athletes quality instruction and competitive teams, in a positive and healthy environment. We offer camps, clinics, lessons, leagues and club teams for girls and boys ages 4-18, at a variety of levels. Call us today to join The Academy Family!

THE FUDGE KETTLE

Andrea Snyder 317-386-8031 info@thefudgekettle.com The Fudge Kettle is known for their fresh in-house made cream & butter fudge, which is cut in front of you when you order. You will also find several

varieties of candy including salt water taffy, chocolates, Jelly Belly, PEZ, several nostalgic candies, Albanese gummies and many more unique items. They also offer a selection of gifts made by local artists. It’s a one stop shop!

THE PAYROLL DEPARTMENT, INC. Teresa Ray 317-852-2568 teresa@payrolldepartment.biz We are a payroll processing company working with small to mid-size businesses. Est. 1990.

THE REAL FOOD SHOPPE Tabatha Starr 317-403-3606 tabatha@therealfoodshoppe.org We are a locally owned natural health food and supplement store located in Downtown Plainfield. We specialize in helping families not only find ways to achieve a healthier lifestyle for their personal optimal health but also work hard with them to find ways to make it convenient and affordable!

THE TIE DYE LAB

Terri Fisher 317-742-7008 tfisher@thetiedyelab.com The Tie Dye Lab is a hands-on, do-ityourself Tie-Dye Studio in Avon, Indiana.

We offer an organized, fun and colorful space for the customer, to create one-of-a-kind wearable items. Perfect for family activities, from preschool play dates to senior outings. The Tie Dye Lab is perfect for EVERYONE! THE VIRTUAL GALAXY Dawnella Brahos 317-600-3098 dawn@thevirtualgalaxy.com Come visit The Virtual Galaxy Virtual Reality Arcade today! Over 100 games to choose from single player to multiplayer for any experience level. Free play rewards for good grades each quarter!

TRAVEL GIRL VACATIONS Christina Price 317-514-6802 christina@travelgirlvacations.com Travel Girl Vacations is a woman-owned small business travel agency that was started in 2013 by one of Avon’s very own residents, Christina Price. The company has grown tremendously over the past few years. We now have 3 female travel agents focused exclusively on Disney, all-inclusive resort, cruise, and European travel. If you can dream it, we can plan it!

BUCKET LIST FOR FALL Writer / Claire-Ann Aikman Photography Provided

nother Fall Season is here and I feel like we can all use some fun and simple adventures (after we complete our fall home tasks like cleaning the gutters, servicing the HVAC, etc of course).

So, get those chores done and let’s get to some fun! My Fall Bucket List 2021 is below to help get you started: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hop in the car and take in the fun of a local fall festival Host a bake-off using pumpkin as the main ingredient Bake cookies for a neighbor Host a Halloween wienie roast Decorate your porch for Halloween Visit a haunted house Go on a hayride Visit an apple orchard Rake leaves and jump in (or let the neighbor kids do so) Visit a pumpkin patch Go on one last picnic before it gets too cold Attend a high school football game Visit a corn maze Visit one of our many local parks Get a jump on Thanksgiving and make a list of people and things you are thankful for

Let me know how many you accomplish – and any fun things you added to the list!

Claire-Ann is a West Side Realtor helping people make Hendricks County their home.

You can reach her at 317-345-6640 or caikman@encoresothebysrealty.com

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Memory Maker Lil’ Bikes Restoration Rebuilds Childhood Memories Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided

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n a warm Saturday afternoon in July of 1970, Tracy Schooler and his parents went to a Honda dealership where they purchased a Honda CT70 minibike.

“That’s what started all my childhood memories,” Schooler says.

As a little boy, he and his family spent their weekends on Raccoon Lake, where Schooler rode up and down the trails on his cool ride. He also zoomed around the family’s farm in Jamestown, Indiana, on his CT70.

“I have so many great memories of my time on that bike,” he says.

Fast forward 40 years, and after enduring a bitter divorce in the early 2000s, Schooler relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, to reinvent himself as a PGA golf instructor.

Following a decade of teaching folks how to swing and putt in the Charleston and Hilton Head areas, in 2016 he moved back to the Hoosier state, settling in Zionsville.

He taught at Wolf Run and later at Hickory

Stick in Greenwood, but became tired of the He began tinkering in his garage, working long commute and decided to retire from on minibikes - mainly Hondas and Yamahas. the golfing business.

One day he was asked to restore a friend’s 1971 Honda Z50. Around this same time,

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his wife Kellie showed him a photo of her as a child riding a minibike, and a feeling of nostalgia welled up in his soul. From there, an idea began to take root.

“I thought, ‘What if I could rebuild and restore memories for people?’” Schooler says.

The concept was to rebuild and/or refurbish these little minibikes to resurrect a slice of someone’s childhood. Hence, in August of 2018 Lil’ Bikes Restoration was born.

Schooler’s bikes made their way to BarrettJackson and Mecum auctions. As a result, his name began to circulate across the county. Customers found him from all over, including Seattle, Beverly Hills, Corpus Christi, Miami, Nantucket Island, Puerto Rico and Canada. Next thing he knew, he had celebrities and those in the race world like Tony George calling him to request rebuilds for their childhood bikes. Schooler was shocked by the demand.

“I had no idea the way it would take off,” says Schooler, who produces three to four bikes per week.

He has some part-time independent contractors work for him. He has a man in Pittsboro and another in Baton Rouge building him engines. Paint is done locally in Indianapolis, chroming in Fort Worth, and zinc plating in Oshkosh.

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Though he caters to all demographics, mostly he hears from those who are 55 and older, and have a little money socked away.

Usually their parents are no longer living, and they are looking to have a tangible childhood memory right there in their home.

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Sometimes people still have their childhood bike and just need it spiffed up. Other times they tell Schooler about a bike they used to have. In those cases, Schooler will get as many details from the customer as possible, playing detective in an effort to determine which minibike they once owned.

“They’ll say, ‘I know it was green, and I think it was a ’70 and had two tires on it,’” Schooler says. “He or she gives me enough information that I can put the pieces of the puzzle together and they’ll say, ‘Yes, build that for me.’ ”

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“People keep them in their home museums,” Schooler says. “I’ve also put them in the showroom of many automobile dealerships because they make great conversation pieces.”

Men will come by the shop and want to

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and it keeps us swamped,” says Schooler, noting that at any given time, they are usually booked nine months out. Currently, they are booking jobs for late spring of 2022.

They fully restore approximately 18 bikes per month, or about 220 bikes per year.

Sometimes customers will ask Schooler to put on tires or change oil, but he reminds them that they are purely a restoration business - not a shop that does service work.

rebuild their own memory, but they suspect their spouse may give them a hard time about doing it, so they sell that spouse on it by suggesting that their grandkids would enjoy having the bike one day.

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“What drives me every single day is making people smile,” Schooler says. “Helping people relive their childhood - there is no greater satisfaction in all the world.”

Lil’ Bikes Restoration is located at 1654 East Northfield Drive, Suite 300 in Brownsburg. For more information, call 843-475-8222 or visit lil-bikesrestoration.com.

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