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PUBLISHER ALISON GATZ alison@townepost.com (317) 829-6670 KEY CONTRIBUTORS

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THE LATEST HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS AROUND FISHERS

NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH

Fishers Youth Assistance Program

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Godby Home Furnishings Celebrates 50 Years

Camp Tecumseh Leaders and Staff Are Celebrating the Facility’s 100th Year

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LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM

Three Fishers Women Selected as 2024 500 Festival Princesses

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SERENE SETTING

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TOURISM SPOTLIGHT

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THE LATEST HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS AROUND FISHERS Writer / Larry Lannan Photography Provided

A Marion County Judge ruled a state law provision unconstitutional, sending about $10 million a year of local income tax money from Carmel to Fishers, as what Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness described as a “temporary solution” to what the City of Fishers views as an unfair tax distribution system.

ordinance. Fadness described this ordinance as a “measured approach” to the problem of car meetups in Fishers that fill city parking lots and parking garages.

HSE Schools Deputy Superintendent Matt Kegley wants to make one thing clear to families of graduating seniors at both high schools - the date for the 2024 graduation is set and is not changing. Rehearsal is May Two central office administrators for 31 and commencement is still on for June Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools have 1. However, there is a proposed change to resigned. At the March 27 board meeting, the 2025 graduation date. Instead of May the resignations of Katy Dowling and 31, the 2025 HSE Schools graduation will Going back to the days of Scott Faultless as Jimmy Lake were approved unanimously by be held on June 7. This will be the first town council president and Scott Fadness’ board members. Dowling has served as the commencement to be conducted at the time as an intern with the town staff, district’s chief financial officer since June new Fishers Event Center, currently under Fishers officials have been warning about an 2021. Lake was hired as chief operations construction. unfair tax distribution system established officer in May 2022. by the state. Fadness described the court The reconstruction of Allisonville Road decision as “a dramatic turn of events…an With a new school superintendent hired, and 96th Street has begun. The Michigan unfortunate one.” Fadness argued that if you there have been a number of other changes left is being reconfigured into a two-lane combine the two major revenue streams announced by HSE Schools in the top roundabout. Watch for updates on changes for Fishers, property and income taxes, leadership. Brian Murphy will be a new in the traffic pattern. The construction is Carmel receives $60 million per year more face to the HSE central office staff. He expected to be complete by the end of the than Fishers, even though the two cities comes to the local district from the Indiana year. are similar by most measures, including Department of Education, where he served population. as chief of staff. Before that, Murphy served Fishers police warn that “porch pirates” as executive director for the Indiana State are operating in Fishers, stealing packages As to what may come next, Fadness did not Board of Education. At HSE, Murphy before residents can retrieve them. Here are comment specifically, but said “We are still will serve as assistant superintendent for some suggestions from the police - know evaluating everything.” The $10 million human resources and will report directly to when your packages are going to arrive in local income tax funds from Carmel Superintendent Patrick Mapes. and have someone retrieve them, ship your to Fishers is described by Fadness as a packages to your office if allowed, install temporary solution, making the situation Cecilie Nunn, who served briefly as HSE’s a doorbell camera, purchase a package “tolerable - doing away with that [temporary chief financial officer before stepping down lockbox, and report suspicious activity. solution] makes the financial realities to be an accounts payable clerk, will assume literally unsustainable under the current the job of director of business/deputy Make 48, a competition pitting groups of form.” treasurer, a position she has held before. inventors against each other, is returning Stephanie Madison has served as director of to the Hub & Spoke in Fishers. Last year a The Fishers City Council wasted no time business for HSE Schools and is resigning, Fishers family won the contest. This year in enacting a new ordinance imposing a but will be paid via contract to handle the event is scheduled for the Makerspace $250 fine for those ticketed for loitering. It the transition. Ryan Taylor will move from May 3 through 5. The Fishers Board normally takes more than one reading from leading student services to assistant of Public Works & Safety approved the to pass such a measure, but the council superintendent of secondary schools. professional services agreement with Make can suspend the rules and pass such an Danielle Fetters-Thompson will go from 48 allowing the competition. There is no ordinance the same night with a unanimous executive director for elementary education cost to the city. Makerspace Manager Nick vote. That is what happened at the March to assistant superintendent of foundational Snyder told the board this event will be council session. The vote was 9-0 to learning. broadcast on PBS and a streaming service suspend the rules and 9-0 in favor of the available on a Roku device.

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Jim Godby at his original Sheridan location

Living the American Dream GODBY HOME FURNISHINGS CELEBRATES A HALF-CENTURY OF SERVICE Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Sarah Browning

Jim Godby was born on December 10, 1941, and grew up in a farming family in Sheridan, Indiana. He spent his youth in 4-H, FFA, and athletics. He feels these activities taught him commitment, selfconfidence, leadership and determination.

of Sheridan in 1974, and a family member co-signed a $5,000 loan so he could start his Jim studied agriculture at Purdue University. new venture.

He graduated with distinction while completing the ROTC program. He then On September 1, 1974, Jim opened a served his country in Vietnam.

600-square-foot showroom in Sheridan.

He displayed four sofas, a few recliners, a “If you compete to the best of your ability, Coming home from the service, Jim began bedroom suite and a mattress set. When you can be successful at whatever life throws a career in agriculture until a friend in the something sold, he went to a wholesale you,” says Jim. furniture business offered him a job, which furniture warehouse in Indianapolis and bought its replacement. He accepted help he accepted. After about three years he from friends and family whenever he could.

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and start a successful business.

the staff how they purchased their first piece of furniture at the Sheridan location.

Jim was content with the status of the company when his son, Jeff, approached him about joining the business several years later. Jeff saw the potential to grow the company to multiple locations. Jim wrote a letter trying to dissuade him, but in the end they agreed to give it a try.

Jeff began working with his father in 1992. In that time they succeeded in their goal of adding stores and increasing visibility through more advertising. A few years later they learned the expansion project on U.S. Highway 31 was going to take over their Westfield store, so they purchased land on U.S. Highway 37 at 146th Street. In 2005 the store was built to serve the growing areas of Fishers and Noblesville, and house the Godby corporate headquarters. The location has far exceeded their expectations, and serves customers from Hamilton County and beyond.

Jeff is now the second-generation owner of Godby Home Furnishings. Jim has retired, although he’s still very much a part of the business. “My dad’s not wired to sit around,” says Jeff. “He’s officially retired, but he still does what he calls the fun stuff, like mowing the yard at the warehouse and trimming the bushes. He’s also still a mentor to everyone because his work ethic is unmatched.

He doesn’t know anything besides working, which garners a lot of respect from our employees.”

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The team at Godby Home Furnishings takes great care in providing a comfortable work environment and recognizing individual talents. “It’s amazing when I go down the roster and see how long many of our staff have been with us,” says Jeff.

big family.

Several of the current sales staff at the Fishers location, including Donna Rhodes, have been selling furniture there since the doors opened in 2005, and many have passed the 10-year mark for their years “We employ around 100 people, most of service. Still others have worked their of whom have been there for a decade way up the corporate ranks. Matt Johnson or more,” says Jeff. The current staff has started at the Noblesville store 14 years ago over 800 years of combined service to and has proven such dedication, and he is the company. They enjoy great benefits now director of store operations. “We love including a 401(k) program and a yearly to promote from within whenever possible,” Christmas party, with bonuses based on says Jeff. “Those people already know our years served with the company, and describe system and share our goals, which makes for their co-workers as a big family. a greater experience for our customers.”

Many of their veteran sales staff members have been a part of the team for so long that they are now selling to their original customers’ grandchildren. Brian Cox, for instance, is a Sheridan resident who has worked at Godby Home Furnishings for more than four decades, having started right out of high school.

“He’s still one of our lead salespeople at the Carmel location,” says Jeff. “He has generations of people who come in and ask for him.”

Godby Home Furnishings employs around 100 people, the vast majority of whom have been there for a decade or more. The current staff has over 800 years of combined service to the company. They enjoy benefits including an unrivaled 401(k) program and a yearly Christmas party, with bonuses based on years served with the company.

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Their loyal customers come back, time and again, not just for the superior service, but also because of the high-quality product.

“That’s in our company motto: ‘Quality furnishings at affordable prices,’” says Jeff, noting that their starting price points are incredibly attractive. Plus, they treat all customers the same and never play games when it comes to cost. They are not about negotiating deals with customers. Everyone who walks in gets their best sale price.

The motto has been the foundation since opening in 1974. Fifty years later, Godby has locations in Avon, Noblesville/Fishers, Carmel, and a clearance store in downtown Noblesville. They’ve become one of the largest furniture companies in the Midwest.

From the furniture to the accessories, down to area rugs, they take pride in providing everything needed. All of their sales associates have extensive mattress training because a great night’s sleep is the key to the comfort and well-being of their clientele.

Having their own 75,000-square-foot distribution center in Westfield allows them to stock most everything you see on their sales floor. You can have your new furniture delivered in a matter of days by their own team of drivers, or pick it up yourself on the same day.

Godby Home Furnishings is involved in philanthropic efforts to help the community, especially for causes that are important to their employees, such as Little League, church outreaches, or charities that employees are passionate about. They also are big sponsors for local programs like the Sheridan Youth Assistance Program.

“We had success in those early days because lots of friends and relatives came to that first store in Sheridan to make the whole thing happen,” says Jeff. “They wanted to see a local kid in the community make good.”

And that he did, in so many ways.

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MAY 2024

THIS IS FISHERS HAPPENINGS FROM THE CITY OF FISHERS

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS 96TH ALLISONVILLE ROAD ROUNDABOUT 96th STREET Street AND & Allisonville Road Roundabout

Construction is underway on a new, roundaboutroundabout to replace Construction is underway on atwo-lane new, two-lane to the currentthe Michigan Left intersection at 96th Street and at Allisonville replace current Michigan Left intersection 96th Street and Allisonville Road, adjacent to the new and River Road, adjacent to the new River Place development sitePlace of the future development of the isfuture White River Park. The White River Park.and The site roundabout anticipated to be completed by the roundabout is project anticipated to be completed

by Allisonville the end of end of 2024. This is in conjunction with the city’s 2024.corridor This project is in conjunction City’s Allisonville Road revitalization, which featureswith road the and walkability Road corridor revitalization, which features road and improvements, enhanced green space, and new development.

Learn more walkability improvements, enhanced greenspace, and new at FishersIN.gov/AllisonvilleCorridor. development. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/AllisonvilleCorridor.

MAY MONTH MayMENTAL MentalHEALTH HealthAWARENESS Awareness Month

Join community during Mental Health Health Awareness Month in creating Jointhe the community during Mental Awareness Month ainstigma-free Fishers through events, community stories and community educational creating a Stigma Free Fishers through events, opportunities month long. Fishers High School and Hamilton stories, andall educational opportunities all month long. Fishers High SchoolHigh andSchool’s Hamilton High School’s Bring Southeastern BringSoutheastern Change to Mind student clubs, in Change towith Mind clubsDepartment, in partnership with Fishers partnership the student Fishers Health will host thethe annual Health will host the annual Hope forDepartment Happiness event at the Fishers FarmersHope Marketfor on Happiness Saturday, event the Fishers Farmers onabout Saturday, May 11 May 11 at from 8 a.m. to noon, to raiseMarket awareness mental health from a.m.Stigma to noon raise awareness mental health and the8city’s Freeto initiative.

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SPRING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Spring Construction Updates

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CUL-DE-SAC DRILLS RETURN THIS SUMMER Cul-de-sac Drills Return This Summer

The Fishers Department returns to cul-de-sacs The FishersFire Fire Department returns to the culbeginning in late May for neighborhoods de-sacs beginning in late May for to meet their local firefighters. Firefighters will allow little and big kids to neighborhoods to meet their local firefighters. handle the hose line, run through the spray and See Firefighters will allow little and big kids more. to handle the neighborhoods they’re visiting at Fire.FishersIN.gov/ the hose line, run through the spray, and more.

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GET FUNDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS

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Neighborhood Grants cover 80% of up to $25,000 for Vibrancy entrance and green-space enhancements, project up maintenance, to $25,000 playgrounds, for entrance pond andcosts sidewalk andand more. greenspace enhancements, pond and sidewalk Homeowners associations and neighborhood groups can maintenance, playgrounds, and more. apply at FishersIN.gov/Grants.

Homeowners associations and neighborhood groups can apply at FishersIN.gov/Grants.

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THIS IS FISHERS UPCOMING EVENTS Fishers AGRIPARK AgriPark FISHERS

Openingday: day: Wednesday, 1 | Florida 11171 Florida Opening Wednesday, May 1May | 11171 Road Road Fishers’33-acre 33-acre farm U-pick features u-pick opportunities, Fishers’ urbanurban farm features opportunities, livestock livestock encounters, playLearn areas, and more. Learn more at encounters, play areas and more. more at FishersParks.com/AgriPark.

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FISHERS FARMERS MARKET PRESENTED BY IU HEALTH

Fishers Farmers Market presented by IU Health

Saturdays, May 4-September 28 | 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 4 – September 28 | 8 a.m. – noon Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) | Free NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT AMPHITHEATER (NPD AMP) The Fishers Farmers Market showcases vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, specialty food items, meats, Free. The Fishers Farmers Market showcases vendors offering fresh coffee, honey, plants, and more.

Details at produce, baked goods, specialty food items, meats, coffee, honey, plants FishersParks.com/FarmersMarket. and more. Details at FishersParks.com/FarmersMarket.

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TOUCH-A-TRUCK Tuesday, May 21 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. | NPD AMP | Free

Opening Day: Saturday, MayOPENING 25 | Noon DAY – 8 p.m.

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Tuesday, MayFishers’ 21 | 4:30fleet - 7:30of p.m. | NPD | Free a firetruck, Check out big rigs, AMP including Check out Fishers’ fleet ofcar, big rigs, firethis truck, snowplow, police car and snowplow, police andincluding more aat family-friendly more at this family-friendly Learn more at FishersIN.gov/TouchATruck. event.

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YOUTH ACADEMIES Fishers youth can explore the inner workings of local government through the Mayor’s Youth Academy, the Fishers Police Department Teen Academy, and the Fishers Health Department Teen Public Health Academy. Registration is free and open for all programs at FishersIN.gov/CitizenAcademies.

Geist Waterfront Park Opening Day

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GeistWaterfront Waterfront (10811 Road) Geist ParkPark (10811 OlioOlio Road) The waterfront park features beach The waterfront park features beach and water and accesswater to Geist access to Geist Reservoir, a non-motorized boat Reservoir, a non-motorized boat launch and dock access for launch and dock access for kayaks and canoes, a kayaks and canoes, a playground, walking trails and more. playground, walking trails, and more. Details at Details at FishersParks.com/GWP. FishersParks.com/GWP. SPLASH DAY Splash PAD PadOPENING Opening Day

Saturday, May 25 | Daily, a.m.-8 p.m.10 Holland Billericay Opens Saturday, May1025 | Daily, a.m. –Park, 8 p.m.

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | NPD AMP | Free Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | NPD AMP | Free Join the City of Fishers to honor the service men and women Join the City of Fishers to honor the service men who made who the ultimate for our freedomsacrifice at this andhave women have sacrifice made the ultimate special ceremony.

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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Writer / Alison Gatz

What is mental health? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website, “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.”

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• Create a self-care routine • Discover various ways to meditate and practice deepbreathing techniques • Check in on others, and reconnect with friends or loved ones • Share your story • Support a local mental health nonprofit • Connect with a therapist Find local resources through the Fishers Health Department and Stigma Free Fishers, and also visit roadmap. stigmafreefishers.com.

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Luxury often lies within the smallest of details. From the finest fabrics in clothing to the sleek design of high-end cars, it’s the little things that elevate an experience to something truly special.

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turning her dream into a reality.

Ali’s new property spans 10 acres and boasts a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath log cabin as its centerpiece. Surrounding the cabin are additional amenities that promise a high-end experience for guests.

An 1,800-square-foot barn, two acres of wooded walking paths, a spacious riding area and a sensory garden all add to the allure of the property - not to mention the

oversized fire pit where guests can gather under the stars, and the whimsical carved wooden bear that stands proudly on the lawn.

With Ali’s keen eye for detail and dedication to creating a luxurious oasis, the property in Fishers was transformed into a haven for those seeking a truly upscale getaway.

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says. “Storybrook Estate provides modern elegance and rustic charm with gorgeous outdoor scenery. Plus, guests can dream up their own personalized experience based on their desires.”

property reminded me of a rustic, personal campground retreat that you might see in California or Montana,” Ali says. “The cabin was top notch and high quality but needed modern touches. The barn was a creative space that needed a little brightening up.”

others succeed. Guests can custom-curate experiences such as private dining with a local chef, sushi classes, private sessions with a licensed massage therapist or even a mobile petting zoo. Ali notes that if a guest can dream, Storybook Estate can deliver it.

Ali took on the role of interior designer, updating both spaces with new lighting, fixtures and furniture. As she was renovating and knew she wanted to market the property as a zen-like retreat in the middle of a city, she pondered what to call it.

“Wellness is also a luxury in my mind,” Ali says. “I offer custom retreats such as postpartum wellness, parents’ night out, a family experience with a child care expert, transformative therapy sessions, and group workshops, to name a few.”

“When I visited the property I felt like everyone could create their own story, so it felt appropriate to call it Storybrook Estate,” she says. “It’s the perfect backdrop to create any story.”

The grounds provide the scenery to get away from it all, host a family reunion or rent for a group work retreat. Ali valued providing a high-end experience while also making it affordable. She says she wanted her pricing to be comparable to Indy’s local five-star hotels.

Ali wanted guests to be able to choose their own retreat. Unique, indulgent add-ons are part of creating that perfect story when visiting. Ali wanted to partner with other local business owners to help

Storybrook Estate is nestled off of Southeastern Parkway in Fishers. For more information, visit storybrookestate.com.

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FYAP offers a free Summer Meals Program for youths living within the HSE Schools district who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program, or are identified to FYAP by its school partners. Kim Goss, FYAP board member and summer meals liaison, says this year’s program saw countless volunteers and one staff member serve 40,440 meals to an average of 425 students weekly.

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As the summer months approach and area schools let out for summer break, some students who receive free or reduced-cost lunches need help finding suitable meals while not in school. One local nonprofit, Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP), is working to provide a solution for those students.

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FYAP provides professional, familycentered casework and referral services to students aged 3 to 17, and families who reside within the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school district.

Kids and families are often referred to FYAP’s confidential services by the schools, police, court officials, and parents concerned about their children.

FYAP offers or connects students and families to various services, including food, clothing, financial assistance,

This year the Summer Meals Program will run weekly from June 4 to July 23, except the week of July 4. Registered children receive unprepared bags of grocery items, including five breakfasts, five lunches and a family meal, each week. FYAP has also partnered with dedicated community partners, including the health department, HamCo Love and Fishers Parks, to provide a little something extra for each family.

Registrations are sent out toward the end of the school year, identifying families with students aged 3 through

those entering 12th grade. Families then pick up the meals that have been hand-picked by volunteers.

The summer meal program is headquartered at 8766 East 96th Street in the old Marsh building.

Goss says the HSE community is encouraged to invest in local youth and support this valuable summer resource by volunteering, providing needed food items and making monetary donations. There is also an Amazon Wish List, making donating a breeze.

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CAMP TECUMSEH LEADERS AND STAFF ARE CELEBRATING THE FACILITY’S 100TH YEAR Writer / Renee Larr Photography Provided

For the last 38 years, seventh-grade students at Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools have embarked on a two-night, threeday pilgrimage to immerse themselves in outdoor learning at Camp Tecumseh. In 1924, residents of Carroll County purchased the 30-acre property along the swirling banks of the Tippecanoe River as a place where kids could explore the outdoors, build lifelong friendships, discover their best selves, and develop the character, compassion and confidence necessary to lead the next generation.

The employees at the beloved camp are celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It has grown to encompass 660 acres and welcomes 36,000 guests annually, providing memorable field trips to HSE students and year-round programming for kids of all ages.

Retired HSE middle and junior high teacher Bradley Jackson has participated in the annual trip in some fashion every year since 1985, even during his relaxing retirement years. Jackson says students participate in 18 different captivating school lessons in science, English, social studies and math, all related to the outdoors.

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“The students take water samples from the river and then look at them under the microscope,” Jackson says. “They work to identify the microscopic creatures in the sample and learn what they eat.

They may also identify different types of birds. It’s a unique way to learn outside the typical classroom setting.”

While many schools make an annual pilgrimage to Camp Tecumseh, HSE schools handle the trip differently than others.

High school students lead the lesson plans each day. Each year over 100 apply, and roughly 50% of those are chosen. The high school mentors create a theme for their study sessions, including a costume to define and identify their individual groups. Sarah Davis, an eighth-grade English teacher at Fall Creek Junior High, says this instantly bonds the group and puts the younger students at ease around their older peers.

“Many times the students are apprehensive because they don’t know the high school counselor or the other students in their group,” Davis says. “At the end of the trip they’ve developed these big-brother and big-sister-type relationships, or become friends with someone they might not have.”

She says that in addition to the obvious goal of learning, students also gain confidence and build relationships. They also develop personal responsibility. Davis says that for many students, it’s their first time away from their parents for an extended overnight stay, or the first time they’ve had to be responsible for their belongings for several days.

participates in reunions with other Camp Tecumseh alums. Her husband also attended the camp as a child.

Lindsey Schiesser has served on the board of directors for 20 years and currently serves as board treasurer. She says her children attended the trip as seventh-grade students and high school counselors, and the counselor experiences provided room for tremendous growth for those students as well.

“This is something they’re taking on in addition to their day-to-day studies and activities,” Schiesser says. “They’re missing school for those days, so they have to manage their time and coordinate. The other thing I was amazed at as a parent is that the younger students are engaged the entire time. There are activities planned for the whole of the trip, so there is no sitting around on devices.”

“My dad was the executive director of Camp Tecumseh for many years, so I grew up on the grounds,” Davis says. “I went to school in Delphi, Indiana, but I was on the campsite all year long. I started attending day camps when I was 5 years old and progressed through Davis says all seventh-grade students are encouraged to participate in the program. She says money should never be the reason a all the other programs as I got older.” student can’t attend, so financial aid resources are available for those in need. She also wants to encourage all students, regardless of age, Davis recalls one evening growing up, sitting in the dining hall for to look at the different camps and programs Camp Tecumseh has to dinner with other employees while HSE students attended the offer, as it’s made such an impact on her life. camp for their annual trip. She says a man in a trench coat was performing a skit for the students. Fast-forward many years, and Davis recalls discovering it was Bradley Jackson. Davis says she still For more information, visit camptecumseh.org.

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CROWN READY THREE FISHERS WOMEN SELECTED AS 2024 500 FESTIVAL PRINCESSES Story & Photography Provided

The 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis, has a long history of celebrating Indiana’s most civic-minded, academically driven young women. While holding the title of 500 Festival Princess, these 33 women will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections across the state, gain mentorship and leadership from the 500 Festival board of directors, and develop professional skills.

Three women from Fishers were selected, all of whom are graduates of Hamilton Southeastern High School: Hannah Mullen, a junior at Ball State University majoring in graphic design; Parmida Nazarloo, a junior at Indiana University majoring in human biology; and Kaitlyn Ross, a a first-year law student at Indiana University Maurer School of Law with an undergraduate degree in biology.

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These princesses will have the chance to experience the month of May in a special way, by educating Hoosiers about the iconic history of the 500 Festival through the statewide outreach program, celebrating the spirit of the Indianapolis 500, and serving their communities. The 2024 500 Festival Princesses represent 18 Indiana colleges and universities, and 23 cities and towns across the state. With a cumulative GPA of 3.74, this year’s 500 Festival Princesses were selected from hundreds of applicants.

Each 500 Festival Princess will receive a $1,000 scholarship, made possible by Marlyne Sexton, an Indianapolis philanthropist and president of The Sexton Companies, and the 500 Festival Foundation.

This year’s class represents a diverse group of women with various areas of study that include cybersecurity and global policy, graphic design, music therapy, public health, and neuroscience.

“We are thrilled to observe all the ways that this year’s class of 500 Festival Princesses will impact the communities in Indiana and enable them to showcase their leadership and academic skills,” said Bob Bryant, 500 Festival president and CEO. “The 500 Festival is proud to see these 33 young women take this opportunity to create lasting memories, outstanding networking experiences and meaningful friendships for years to come.”

Each year the princesses deliver over 1,500 hours of community outreach, impacting over 50,000 people and sparking the excitement of the Indianapolis 500 in a significant way. This outreach assists the excitement of the Indianapolis 500 in a significant way.

The 2024 500 Festival Queen Scholar will be announced on Saturday, May 18, during the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. The 500 Festival Queen Scholar will be gifted an additional $1,500 scholarship.

As these young women represent the 500 Festival, they play a vital role in fulfilling the 500 Festival’s mission to create a positive impact on Indianapolis and the state of Indiana, as well as celebrate the spirit of the Indianapolis 500.

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Explore Miles and Miles of Trails in Hamilton County

There are many levels of trails and loops for families, beginners, advanced cyclists and experts. Get your bikes out of the garage or rent from the Carmel Bike Share and pedal along the Monon Trail, connecting through Sheridan, Westfield, Carmel and south to Indianapolis. Be sure to include the other premier trails like the Midland Trace Trail connecting Noblesville and Westfield, Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers and White River Greenway in Noblesville in your biking excursions. These well-marked, paved trails will lead you to shopping, dining, sightseeing and family fun.

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Launching in late May, these quad bicycles offer a novel way to traverse the historic Nickel Plate Road directly on the rails.

Pedal-powered and following existing rail lines, tours range from 45 minutes to two hours. Glide north to the Devin Wye or south to downtown Noblesville, experiencing the beauty of the Nickel Plate Road in a whole new way!

may railbike. All children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

All riders must be secured safely in a seat of their own.

Infants under the age of 2 may ride strapped security to an adult in an infant carrier. Excursions are accompanied by trained staff members. The railroad does not operate on the line during railbike periods.

Rail bike rides will depart on select days during scheduled excursions. Space and times are limited so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased at NickelPlateExpress.com/railbike-rides/.

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BEYOND THE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM ONDCLASSROOM THE Hamilton Southeastern Schools has found a way to

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immerseSoutheastern students in deep learning.

Led by three Hamilton Schools has found a way to HSE Teachers-in-Residences, students in 2nd, immerse students in deep learning. Led by three 4th andTeachers-in-Residences, 5th grades engage in meaningful, one-of-aHSE students in 2nd, 4th Provided

by Emily Pace Abbotts, HSEaSchools kind experiences throughout the year that theasternand Schools has found way to 5th grades engage in meaningful, one-of-acorrelate to grade-specific learning ents in deep learning.

Led by three kind experiences throughout the year standards. that Hamilton Southeastern Schools has found a way to immerse correlate to grade-specific learning standards.

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In addition to these experiences, the City of Fishers hosts two to other experiences forthe HSE elementary Inaddition addition these experiences, City ofhosts Fishers In to these experiences, the City of Fishers two students, Nature First and Community Connect. hostsexperiences two otherfor experiences for HSE elementary other HSE elementary students: Nature First students, Nature First and Community Connect. and Community Connect.

In both the Fall and Spring, all HSE first graders visit Richey Woods Nature Preserve for hands-on In fallFall and spring, all HSEall first-graders visit Ritchey Inboth boththe the and Spring, HSE first graders exploration and an engaging standards-based Woods Nature Preserve for hands-on exploration and an visit Richey Woods Nature Preserve for hands-on lessons. engaging standards-based lessons. exploration and an engaging standards-based lessons.

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