Fishers Magazine July 2024

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LOCAL BUSINESSMAN UNDERTAKES ADVENTURES IN SPORTSWEAR AND FRAGRANCES

The Best Fishers-Area Patio Dining Spots

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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

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SMELL OF SUCCESS Local Businessman Undertakes Adventures in Sportswear and Fragrances

GIVING OF HIMSELF

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HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2024

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Hoosier Burn Camp

Class of 2024

FISHERS HIGH SCHOOL

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MOVEMENT MATTERS

THE BEST FISHERS-AREA PATIO DINING SPOTS

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Tips on Increasing Everyday Movement for Improving Overall Health

TRAIL CROSSING 101

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RENEE LARR NATALIE PLATT LINDSAY WILLARD

Justin Davis Finds Fulfillment in Helping Others Through Multiple Means

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NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH

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MICHAEL DURR ALISON GATZ CHRISTY HEITGER-EWING LARRY LANNAN

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THE LATEST HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS AROUND FISHERS Writer / Larry Lannan

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness was direct in his comments before the City Council on May 20, expressing that his city is as efficient as any municipality in the state, yet state tax distribution systems shortchange Fishers. To remain competitive with surrounding communities and the private sector, the City Council voted unanimously to provide city employees a midyear hike in basic pay.

Public safety workers will see a $2,500 increase in their annual pay. Other city employees will receive a $1,000 annual hike in pay. Fadness says this will cost the city about $500,000 in 2024 and roughly $1 million in 2025. The pay increase will be effective in the current pay period. Fadness emphasizes this pay increase will not apply to any elected officials. The mayor says this midyear pay action is unusual, but the gap in compensation has been growing. This is not a bonus, but part of the base pay for each employee.

Fadness repeated an assertion he made on a recent podcast with me, saying the property tax and income tax distribution system established by state law penalizes Fishers, and it is his long-term goal to work toward advocating for what he describes as a system that treats Fishers fairly. He cites Carmel as an example, in which that city receives $60 million more per year in property and income taxes compared to Fishers. Fadness calls this gap “staggering.”

HAND Inc, a local nonprofit with a goal of providing affordable housing, is finishing its first project in Fishers, Cumberland Cottages, at 141st Street and Cumberland Road. The 11 units will feature five at 6 | July 2024 | TownePost.com

market-rate rents, and six with rents based on affordable-housing criteria. The original Cumberland Cottages plan was for 11 detached units, but budget challenges changed that. However, HAND is looking forward to opening the project. “We’re really excited,” says HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis. “This is the first of this kind of design that we’ve done with the homes oriented around shared green space.

It’s called a cottage court design.”

As the school year ended for 2023-2024, the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school district announced the Teacher of the Year for this school year, and the winner is Aimee Bastin. She has 30 years of public education experience. She currently serves as a resource teacher and also chairs the exceptional learners department at Fall Creek Junior High School. “I think of teaching like if you want to go into sales, and you want to be a good salesperson, you have to believe in the product,” says Bastin. “I believe in what we do here at HSE.” She is also a leader in professional development, sharing the latest information on new accessibility tools and learning strategies for students. Along with the honor of being named HSE’s Teacher of the Year, Bastin was awarded a $500 prize from the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation. She will also move forward as the district’s nominee for the Indiana Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year competition.

For several years, people living in the northeast part of Fishers, in the area of Southeastern Parkway and Cyntheanne Road, have wanted a grocery store nearby.

Meijer is proposing a grocery at that location, but several residents of the area voiced their opposition to this store in this location. The Fishers City Council listened to a presentation from representatives of Meijer, describing the proposed store as smaller than most other locations, such as the current facility in Noblesville. This Meijer store would offer only groceries and a pharmacy. Since this is the first reading of the proposed text amendment, there was no public hearing, but a public hearing will be part of the Plan Commission consideration. Even though there was no formal public hearing, residents in the area of the proposed grocery voiced their concerns and outright opposition to the project during the community comment time at the end of May 20th’s council session.

Family Express describes themselves as a family-owned enterprise that began in northern Indiana with 81 locations, and wants to build a convenience store, fueling station, car wash and pet wash near the interchange at State Road 37 and 135th Street, near the Zaxby’s and Taco Bell. If all goes as planned, Family Express expects to open in late 2024.

With a new school board in office for more than a year and a new school superintendent hired, many top administrators have chosen to leave the HSE school district, which means new administrators come on board.

Tige Butts will be the new principal at Fishers Junior High School. Drew Tower has been hired as athletic director of Hamilton Southeastern High School. Bryan Rausch is poised to take the HSE assistant superintendent of operations post in July.

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SMELL OF SUCCESS LOCAL BUSINESSMAN UNDERTAKES ADVENTURES IN SPORTSWEAR AND FRAGRANCES Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Michael Durr

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In 2005, Anthony Leach was proud when his son, Grant, made the fourth-grade basketball travel team - so much so that he also decided to jump in as a coach.

Hoopmatics Basketball was born, which has led Leach down a path towards sports.

former NBA player-sponsored programs Jeff Teague, George Hill, Trey Lyles, Kyle Guy, Jake LaRavia and Blake Wesley.

SVI is also MBE and Mid-States certified, and boasts Indianapolis Pal Club, Indy Chamber, Indianapolis Public Schools, Leach, who has worked for several Fortune Residence Inn, Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving 500 companies, spent the first half of his Drive, Jack & Jill, and Card & Associates as career in consumer products, and the clients. They are also the official sportswear second half in sales and marketing for partner for Card & Associates, which owns biopharmaceutical companies. In 2017 he Mojo Up Sports Complex in Noblesville, also founded Prep Ball Stars, designed to Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield and help student-athletes highlight and promote Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon. their skills. Ultimately, Grant not only “Working with SVI has been great, and we received a Division I college scholarship, but consider them a true partner with us”, says also helped 25 other players get to college Eric Schellhamer, President of Mojo Up through basketball; two of them attended Sports Complex. medical school. While coaching, Leach began making gear for the kids at his camps. “Our partnership also allows us to connect Coaches kept approaching him to ask if he our customers with our branded gear for could make gear for their teams too. retail on the weekends or at special events,” says Leach, who has two sons, Grant, 28, “I thought, ‘I don’t want to just create and Maxwell, 16. Grant is currently chief uniforms for people. I want to create a operating officer of the company, with a brand,’” Leach recalls. plan to be chief executive officer within five years. Grant, a 2014 Hamilton Southeastern So in 2020 he launched Sports Ventures grad, is also building the business in Illinois International (SVI) Sportswear, which has where he currently resides. Leach has lived since become one of the fastest-growing in the Fishers area for 24 years and has seen sportswear companies in the Midwest. the city’s growth firsthand.

Its primary targets are schools, teams and businesses. They have 150-plus schools and “This is a family business, and we want colleges in more than 18 states. More than to continue to grow with Fishers but also 120 AAU programs either wear or have expand globally,” Leach says. SVI’s motto is worn the brand, including six current or “Create your own adventure,” so they strive

to help companies and programs create their own look and image for their sportswear.

“We want our customers to have the best and most creative experience at a competitive price,” Leach says.

SVI sponsors Dizzy Runs Pro Am, to be held at Mojo Up Sports Complex. It is hosted by Kyle Guy, 2016 Mr. Basketball.

Last year Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jeff Teague, Jaden Ivey, and 2024 Mr. Basketball Flory Bidunga all played. Admission is free.

SVI also provides the gear for City League, another local Pro Am of mainly local players and overseas players, which is held at the Boner Community Center downtown. The Flory Bidunga Basketball Camp takes place on July 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youths in grades three through eight. Campers get a T-shirt, drills/instruction, and lunch.

Registration costs $125 per child. Prep Ball Stars EPO is a girls and boys high school league for elite players only. It will be held at Mojo Up Sports Complex on August 7, 14 and 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ($10 admission).

In June 2023, SVI sponsored a basketball camp in Grasse, France. While there, Leach and his partner, Kelley Peoples, attended a fragrance-making class. They enjoyed it so much that they researched the concept and brought it back to Indy. In May, the couple TownePost.com | July 2024 | 9

opened Truly Fragrance Bar near Keystone at the Crossing, where customers can curate, name and bottle their own one-of-akind fragrance.

“It’s nice to be the only person to have your scent,” Peoples says. “You can make it spicy or rosy - whatever you want.”

Customers can sign up online for a 90-minute Scent Event class, held at 12:45 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. They begin each class by giving customers a brief introduction to the history of fragrance before giving them step-by-step instructions on making their own. At the end of class, guests indulge in a complimentary champagne toast.

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create. After making three scents, customers choose the one they like best to take home.

Should they want two or all three of their creations, they are available for purchase.

The Scent Event costs $99 for one, or two for $149. They also have VIP and Corporate Scent Events that include food. These prices are $1,000 for up to 12, $2,000 for up to 24, and $2,500 for up to 30. In addition, five Signature Fragrances are available for $59 in-store and online.

When Truly Fragrance Bar opened on Mother’s Day, Chris Evans, the Cincinnati Bengals’ running back, brought his mom and dad in for the event. In addition, Jannon Lampley, who became the first black female coach to lead a girls team to an IHSAA state championship, has been a client. The Scent Event is a fun experience for couples, friends, mother-daughter duos,

family nights or even business parties. Truly Fragrance Bar hosted a VIP event for a family in the Cambridge community last month. They also have VIP and Corporate Scent Events that include food.

“It’s great for couples, date night, or an outing for your team or staff,” Leach says.

SVI Sportswear is located inside of Mojo Up Sports Complex at 16289 Boden Road in Noblesville. For more information or help with creating your team or business’s next adventure, visit svisportswear.com or call 317-743-0784.

Truly Fragrance Bar is located at 4901 East 82nd Street, Suite 600 in Indianapolis. For more information, visit trulyfragrancebar. net or call 317-516-1141.

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The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization that provides hope to children, adults, and veterans living with disabilities through partnerships with service dogs. Since its establishment in 2002, ICAN has successfully placed over 250 service dogs with Hoosiers in need, helping them unleash their abilities and lead a more independent life.

Visit ICANdog.org to learn how you can get involved.

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Since 1997, Hoosier Burn Camp has been providing support and lifechanging experiences for children who have suffered mental, physical and emotional trauma after a burn injury. The nonprofit offers monthly activities and an annual summer camp for young burn survivors, where they can be just one of the kids in a safe and supportive environment. The office of the Indiana State Fire Marshal and Riley Hospital for Children conceived the concept. Children are now referred to the program from Riley Hospital for

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Children and St. Joseph Hospital in Fort provides character-building experiences to help participants develop the Wayne. personal strength to reach their highest “Burn victims suffer not only physically, potential. Monthly activities include going to see Disney on Ice, trips to a but mentally and emotionally as well,” says Mark Koopman, executive director. dude ranch, winter skiing trips, spa “Sometimes survivor’s guilt is involved. days, camping trips, boating excursions, King’s Island trips, Colts games and However, the parents, siblings and more. extended family are also suffering. We wanted to support the entire family “Most of our volunteers and board alongside activities where kids can be members are retired firefighters just one of the kids for a while.” volunteering their time,” Koopman says.

“They’ve said it’s been so meaningful Through the tireless work of dedicated to them that they cannot imagine not board members, staff and hundreds being a part of our organization. We’re of volunteers, Hoosier Burn Camp

also seeking more volunteers to assist in our mission.”

has had great support from the Fishers Fire Department since 1999.

The perennial event of Hoosier Burn Camp is the annual summer camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, each May. Campers participate in various outdoor activities and personal enrichment exercises during the week-long stay. The campers get to choose three activities during the week of camp. These range from dance, LEGO Masters and Top Chef activities to fishing, paddleboarding and swimming. Kids also participate in camp games that go with that year’s theme. Individual cabins can spend time doing activities together as well.

For more information, visit hoosierburncamp.org.

“Each year there is an annual visitors day for people to come to check out the camp,” Koopman says. “There is a parade, opening ceremonies, children and guest activities, lunch, check presentations, and tours of the camp.”

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THE BEST FISHERS-AREA PATIO DINING SPOTS SALT AT GEIST 10158 BROOKS SCHOOL ROAD IN FISHERS / saltatgeist.com

Are you ready to experience fine dining in a casual coastal atmosphere at Salt at Geist? Prepare your tastebuds to indulge in true sea-to-plate seafood, and enjoy the beautiful open-air patio less than one mile away from Geist Marina. You can sip on wine and savor some of their most popular dishes like hand-rolled sushi, lobster bisque, and pan-seared sea bass with creamy Parmesan risotto. Salt at Geist’s main focus is serving delicious, fresh and sustainable seafood, expertly prepared just for you. So, get ready to turn on vacation mode and treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience at Salt at Geist!Be sure to head over to Salt at Geist for their unbeatable weekly special: 50% off select wines on Wine Wednesday. Don’t miss out on their breakfast and brunch, served Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VERDE 11680 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, SUITE 1000 IN FISHERS / verdeflavorsofmexico.com

Welcome to Verde Flavors of Mexico Fishers, where culinary excellence meets a vibrant and cozy atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of Fishers, our restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to all tastes, featuring locally sourced ingredients and crafted with love by our expert chefs. Enjoy dining in our beautifully designed indoor space or relax on our charming outdoor patio, perfect for any occasion.

Join us for a memorable dining experience, where good food and good times await!

101 BEER KITCHEN 9708 DISTRICT NORTH DRIVE IN FISHERS / 101beerkitchen.com

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine alongside delicious food and drinks? Look no further than 101 Beer Kitchen’s expansive patio! We’re your friendly neighborhood gastropub featuring a chef-crafted seasonal menu, extensive selection of craft beers, hand-crafted cocktails, and wine. Whether planning a date night, family outing or a casual gathering with friends, our open-air atmosphere provides the perfect place to relax and unwind. We’re located in the Fishers District.

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Inside Hotel Nickel Plate, there is a full-service bar and restaurant - Derailed at Hotel Nickel Plate. The restaurant specializes in delicious food and craft cocktails, featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by the Derailed culinary team. If you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and appetizer at the bar, Derailed at Hotel Nickel Plate has a lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere, making it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates. You can find us downtown in the Fishers Nickel Plate District off 116th Street, with direct access to the Nickel Plate Trail. Enjoy our indoor and outdoor patio space, fire pit, live music, delicious food and craft cocktails.

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WOLFIES GRILL GEIST 11699 FALL CREEK ROAD IN INDIANAPOLIS / wolfiesgrill.com

Nestled along the serene waterfront of Geist Reservoir, Wolfies Grill offers an enchanting experience on its picturesque patio. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the calm waters, patrons at Wolfie’s Grill are treated to a breathtaking vista, with the gentle lapping of waves providing a soothing soundtrack to their dining experience. The patio, adorned with twinkling string lights and lakeside seating, invites guests to unwind and savor the moment. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two or gathering with friends for a lively evening out, the ambiance at Wolfie’s Grill is nothing short of magical. The menu boasts an array of delectable dishes, from fresh seafood to familiar favorites. With attentive service and unparalleled views, Wolfie’s Grill’s waterfront patio is certainly something special.

WOLFIES GRILL FISHERS 7695 CROSSPOINT COMMONS IN FISHERS / wolfiesgrill.com

Wolfies Grill is an iconic bar nestled in the heart of Fishers, serving as a haven for those seeking solace, camaraderie and a good drink. With its warm, dimly lit interior and the welcoming bar of mixed drinks and aged whiskey, it’s a place where regulars and newcomers alike find refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The bar’s rustic charm is accentuated by its mahogany furnishings and the timeless sound of laughter echoing off its wooden walls.

Beyond the bar and through the dining room is a spacious patio sitting beneath a half-covered roof, lined between tall pine trees. If the weather permits, this patio becomes a priority for our diners enjoying an array of great food accompanied by thoughtful service. Get to know the wonderful staff like many of our returning guests, and become a regular!

RED HABANERO 8133 EAST 96TH STREET IN INDIANAPOLIS / redhabanerogrill.com

Craving authentic Mexican cuisine in a cozy outdoor setting? Look no further! Our newly renovated patio is the perfect place to savor delicious dishes and refreshing beverages while soaking up the sun. Experience the lively atmosphere and vibrant decor while indulging in your favorite Mexican flavors. Whether it’s a casual lunch, a family dinner or a fun get-together with friends, our patio provides the ideal backdrop for a memorable dining experience.

WHAT WE OFFER: • A spacious and colorful outdoor dining area • Freshly prepared, traditional Mexican dishes • A wide selection of margaritas, cocktails, and Mexican beers • W arm and welcoming customer service

FOUR DAY RAY 11671 LANTERN ROAD IN FISHERS / fourdayray.com

Enjoy outdoor dining at Four Day Ray Brewing with friends and family on one of the best patios in Fishers.

Our patio is family friendly and dog friendly. Relax and enjoy one of our award-winning beers and food from our scratch kitchen. Check out our menu at fourdayray.com. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Cheers!

WALK-ON’S SPORTS BISTREAUX 11655 FISHERS CORNER BOULEVARD IN FISHERS / walk-ons.com

Experience the ultimate in outdoor dining and entertainment at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Fishers. Nestled in a vibrant community, their 2,200-square-foot patio offers the perfect setting for events or leisurely meals under the open sky. Get ready for weekly music acts, adding a lively soundtrack to your dining experience.

Whether it’s a DJ’d brunch or Wine-Down Wednesdays with live serenades, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And mark your calendars for July 1, when Happy Hour kicks off with tantalizing specials you won’t want to miss. Walk-On’s is dedicated to serving up not just great food, but also unforgettable moments for the Fishers community. So grab your friends, bask in the summer breeze, and indulge in the finest dining and entertainment Walk-On’s has to offer.

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The Parks Place Pub patio is the perfect place for pleasurable, picturesque panoramas and palate-pleasing plates. Positioned in a prime part of town, this pub patio promises a peaceful, playful and positively perfect atmosphere. Patrons can partake in our premium pints, potent potables and perfectly prepared pub grub, while being pampered by our personable, professional staff. Whether planning a party or popping by for a pint, the Parks Place Pub patio provides a premier, pleasurable experience underneath the pergola. Come, participate in the pure pleasure of our patio paradise and make precious memories at Parks Place Pub! TownePost.com | July 2024 | 15

TRAIL CROSSING 101

WATCH VIDEO FROM THE CITY OF FISHERS HERE

DID YOU KNOW? • “Trail users” include pedestrians, cyclists and scooters.

• Trail users do NOT have the right of way at trail crossings.

• Trail users must stop at all trail crossings.

Pushing the button to activate warning lights alerts motorists to use caution when crossing the trail. Motorists are NOT REQUIRED TO STOP unless warning lights are red.

2. STOP. All trail users are required to obey stop signs on the trail and stop before crossing.

• Motorists should approach with caution 3. WAIT for traffic to stop. Only begin to but aren’t required to stop unless cross when traffic is stopped or traffic has flashing lights are red. cleared.

• Drivers must yield to trail users in the crosswalk.

STEPS FOR MOTORISTS: 1. Always approach trail crossings with STEPS FOR TRAIL USERS: caution and reduce speed.

1. Always PUSH the BUTTON to turn Be prepared to stop unexpectedly when on overhead warning lights.

crossing trails. There are many blind spots and trail users may not see motorists approaching.

2. STOP. If trail users are waiting to use crosswalk and it is safe for you to do so, stop and let them cross. If trail users are actively in crosswalk, you must yield to trail users. If flashing lights are red, you must stop.

3. WAIT. Wait for all trail users to clear trail crossing before continuing through intersection.

For more information, please visit playfishers.com for more trail rules and safety info.

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GIVING OF HIMSELF JUSTIN DAVIS FINDS FULFILLMENT IN HELPING OTHERS THROUGH MULTIPLE MEANS Writer / Natalie Platt

One individual can make a difference. That’s what Justin Davis, a Fishers resident, realtor and global missionary, wants everyone to know. For Davis, the groundwork for adventure and serving others was laid early. He remembers his father taking a month-long trip to Sierra Leone to build schoolhouses, and recalls being very intrigued - and proud - that his dad took the opportunity to help people who needed it.

Years later, after starting his freshman year at Indiana University, Davis got involved with Christian Student Fellowship, an oncampus student ministry.

“I owe so much to that ministry and the folks involved,” Davis says. “That’s when I started taking mission trips, working at 18 | July 2024 | TownePost.com

summer camp and getting plugged into a good church back in Indy. Everything good seemed to flow from that campus ministry.”

Davis has spent a week in India helping at a children’s home through ServLife, an Indianapolis-based mission organization, 12 days in Nepal helping at another children’s home, and a month in Turkey for a cultural immersion trip through Common Ground Christian Church. He also spent a week in Provence, France, where he stayed with a family of seven and helped on their organic grain farm, waking up at 3 a.m. every day to help the father bake over 100 loaves of sourdough, rye, baguettes and focaccia in a massive wood-fired oven.

For 23 years, Davis has been visiting various

parts of Mexico. He’s been to San Luis Potosí, home of the Casa De Niños mission, over a dozen times through Christian Student Fellowship.

“Casa De Niños [now Emanuel Mexico Mission] takes children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned and loves them as much as they can,” Davis says. “I keep visiting this mission because I just love it. These children who have no family and no one to love them are given an ultra-safe, Christ-centered family and it completely changes their lives.”

He has also led a group of students from IU Christian Student Fellowship in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2007.

Together they helped clear out mold and

debris from homes that were flooded by the hurricane. Shortly after, in 2010, Davis visited Haiti just four months after the devastating earthquake that took the lives of more than 100,000 people. He assisted one of his mentors, James Gray, on a documentary that interviewed Haiti locals and missionaries. The trip was through Christianville, a mission based in Gressier, Haiti, with a stateside headquarters in Indianapolis.

On most mission trips, Davis’ work involves construction projects, painting, cleaning out water tanks on top of children’s homes, teaching kids and helping them with daily tasks, leading teens on adventure trips, fundraising, organizing and throwing big neighborhood garage sales, and taking medical supplies and food to locals who need it.

“When I became a Christian shortly before college and started going on mission trips, a whole new world was open to me,” Davis says. “I could not only get to visit new cultures, make new friends, learn new languages and try new foods, but I was able to do that while engaging in work which I believe honored a loving God and humanity. There’s no better feeling than helping someone.”

When Davis is not serving others, he is spending time with his wife, Sarah Wright Davis, a longtime teacher at Fall Creek Junior High, and growing his real estate career with the Fishers-based Berkshire Hathaway office as a real estate agent. The couple also has a 16-month-old son, Jack.

“I love real estate,” he says. “I love meeting and serving new people and walking them through one of the most important times of their lives. I try to give my clients the same devotion and commitment I’ve seen missionaries devote to the children in Mexico. It’s less philanthropic work, of course, but it’s still a very tangible and real way to serve others when they need it.”

Above all, Davis urges those interested in serving others to seek it out. He is proof that one person can make a difference.

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MOVEMENT MATTERS

TIPS ON INCREASING EVERYDAY MOVEMENT FOR IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH Writer / Lindsay Willard

Activity levels during the day have a lot to do with our health. We all know that a daily walk or jog on the Nickel Plate Trail is ideal, but what about the little extras that you do to add more overall movement into your day? Increasing your total daily energy expenditure can lead to impressive health benefits.

How does movement - even leisurely movement - help?

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Any type of activity will burn calories, which could lead to increased energy levels, better mood and improved sleep. Movement also helps to maintain muscle tone, which is important, considering sarcopenia (agerelated muscle loss) can begin in our 30s.

What are some ways we can increase movement in our daily routines?

BE INEFFICIENT Carrying kitchen towels from the upstairs laundry room to the kitchen? Take multiple trips. Bringing in groceries from the car to the home? Again, multiple trips! Need to use the restroom at work? Visit one a little further away from your desk. Stopping for coffee? Go into the store to pick up your order rather than using the drive-through.

Obviously, being productive is never a negative thing, but embrace the moments when you’re a little less structured. It may work to your advantage!

BECOME AN EXPERT AT FIDGETING Consider a typical day. How much time is spent behind the wheel of your car? How much time is spent in front of a computer?

How often do you sit and scroll on your phone? Does your work require you to attend meetings where (you guessed it!) you spend the time seated? Whenever you’re able, stand up and stretch. Take a few deep breaths before you sit back down.

Practice some seated stretches at your desk.

Perform seated toe raises beneath your desk.

Bounce your heels as you work. There are plenty of ways to fidget your way to more activity.

TURN CHORES INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOVEMENT. Is takeout or DoorDash your go-to after a long day? When time allows, make an extra meal or two at home. Walking through your kitchen, chopping vegetables and cooking

meals are all great ways to move more.

Water your garden or flowers on a more regular basis. Walk to your mailbox to grab the mail. There are probably a few items on your spring cleaning list; make a concerted effort to tackle a few of those each week.

Our bodies are smart little machines; we use energy for the most basic of functions, including breathing, blinking our eyes and smiling. But while a great workout is always a welcome thing for our heart, lungs and muscles, don’t underestimate the power of the small things that truly add up. Now go grab those last few kitchen towels from the upstairs laundry room. Trust me; you’ll feel amazing.

Lindsay Willard is the owner of 10MoreSeconds, LLC, a Fishers-based company that focuses on nutrition coaching, private strength training and Pilates reformer sessions, as well as corporate wellness strategies for healthy, happy associates. You can find her at 10moreseconds.com.

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EMBRACING THE EMPTY NEST Writer / Alison Gatz

The last day of school hit a little bit differently this year. My youngest became a senior and the floodgate of emotions broke open; I am officially beginning the process of becoming an empty nester.

I feel so conflicted about this next stage of life. While I know beyond a doubt that the pain of losing my identity and purpose as “mom” is going to hit hard, I also find myself feeling a little excited.

Dare I even say that out loud? I’m going to lean into that because the excitement of discovering a new me in this new chapter of life sounds way more fun than sitting on the couch every night feeling sorry for myself.

I realize everyone’s life circumstances are different and becoming an empty nester may not be as impactful due to existing obligations, but just in case you might find yourself looking for some inspiration, let’s dream a little, shall we?

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Since I just bought Fishers Magazine last year, I know a lot of my time will be spent diving deeper into my work life, but my free time will be different whether I like it or not. Dinner can be optional. Laundry can wait. Practices and games won’t fill the gaps. How do I want to fill that time? Is this a new hobby? Does this also include finding a new social life? I believe both can be achieved at the same time if that’s desired.

First, let’s reintroduce ourselves to ourselves. Surely our interests and likes have changed over the years, so we have to figure out what gets us fired up, what gets our wheels turning again and what ignites that spark for life. Think about what you used to like before adulting became your hobby. How did you like to spend your free time? If those interests need to be replaced, think about the things you’d like to experience or do before your time on Earth is over.

“WHEN YOU STOP LEARNING, YOU START DYING.” —ALBERT EINSTEIN EXAMPLES OF THE WHAT: • Knitting, crocheting, quilting; cooking, baking, wine/beer/liquor crafting.

• Bird watching, along with photography.

• Woodworking, furniture restoration and flipping.

• Pickleball, hiking/walking, biking.

• Music and/or voice lessons.

• Learn new skills, go back to school.

• Volunteer, foster, host a foreign exchange student.

• Get a part-time job, start a side hustle, do freelance work.

• Host parties, gather the neighbors for cards/trivia/dominoes.

• Exercise, take care of your body and mind, join a gym.

Once you get an idea of WHAT, finding the HOW and WHERE is easy! Here are some ideas to get you into action and on your way to evolving into this new chapter: • Go online and browse groups on Facebook, Meetup or WhatsApp. • Find classes at the local library, Maker Playground or Fishers Art Center.

• Events of all kinds can be found on Facebook, Eventbrite and townepost.com.

• Online classes can be found through Ivy Tech, Udemy, Coursera, MasterClass, FutureLearn and many more!

No matter what chapter you might find yourself in, find inspiration and stay curious.

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