Fishers Newsletter May 2015 by Towne Post Network, Inc.

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8FISHERS MOM OF THE YEAR, FRIEDA DUNKERSON

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MAY WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Christy Watson / Janet C. Striebel / Janelle Morrison / Jennifer Lear / Jimmy Girot III / Kara Reibel / Lisa Abbott / Neil Lucas / Pat Carlini

Writer / Janet C. Striebel

Frieda Dunkerson, our 2015 Fishers Mom of the Year, is a proud mother of eight blessed children. Many outside of the family call her “Mom” or “Grandma D” (short for Dunkerson) because of her ability to inspire and nurture everyone she meets.

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A celebration is most certainly due—The Flats at Fishers Marketplace apartments has already leased 116 apartments and a booming community is being formed. Ginger Collins, Vice President at Ackermann Group, is excited about the progress and “could not be happier with where the community is today.” Collins continued, “The good weather will bring completion of many projects at the site including continuation of the landscaping, installation of the dog park, bocce ball court and opening of the pool.” As if those amenities weren’t enticing enough, residents will also be able to relax by the pond or lounge under the cabana. More reasons to celebrate can be found indoors, as well. The residents are already enjoying the clubhouse’s dynamic features

such as a coffee bar, beer tap, TV lounge, and billiard table. Not your average apartment community, The Flats also hosts a fitness center with 15 equipment options, Yoga Room, and an alreadypopular Zumba class program. Lifestyles are clearly a design priority, according to Dobbs Ackermann, the project’s President and Owner, “The proximity and walkability of the community really integrates the residents into the neighborhood as well as provides the conveniences to fit today’s renters’ lifestyles.” Enthusiasm for the new community is overwhelming as The Flats already has a waiting list for August move-ins. “It is all very exciting,” said Regional Manager Abba Raver – “The studios and one-bedrooms are [also] in such demand.” The Flats at Fishers Marketplace anticipates being 93 percent leased by July, so prospective renters are encouraged to reserve an apartment now! Come join the celebration during The Flats Carnival on Saturday May 16th with inflatables, ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, face painting and much more!

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FISHERS

Mom of the Year FRIEDA DUNKERSON

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2015

LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME & MAKING THE MOST OF EACH DAY Writer / Janet C. Striebel . Photographer / Brenda Walter Staples

family and friends call for any kind of guidance, advice and most of all prayer. She has lived in the same home since 1969 in Fortville/ Fishers. No one deserves Mom of the Year more than ours!” Frieda is a proud mother of eight blessed children. Many outside of the family call her “Mom” or “Grandma D” (short for Dunkerson) because of her ability to inspire and nurture everyone she meets. Frieda wears a comfortable smile and beams with joy, especially when she talks about her kids.

The Fishers Mom of the Year contest is a way to highlight all the wonderful moms in our community. It’s not about a competition between candidates so much as it is a great reason to focus on those who make a difference in the lives of our children. All the applicants this year were exceptional mothers, but your votes determined one “My children are all loving, marvelous, considerate and kind,” says worthy winner. Frieda. One of her favorite lines has always been, “I love you, but Jesus loves you more,” as she obviously instilled this doctrine within The 2015 Fishers Mom of the Year is Frieda Dunkerson who, by her children’s minds as they were growing up. She continues, “He the way, had no idea she was nominated by her daughter, Nancy died for us. Who else would ever do that?” Courtney. Nancy and her sister, Cyndi Jones, both planned this surprise for their 91-year-old loving mother. From oldest to youngest, her eight children are as follows: Judith “When Tom Britt called my mom and told her she was one of the top three finalists, my mom was so stunned,” says Nancy. “As soon as she hung up the phone, she said, ‘You girls did what?’” Here is the nomination that Nancy wrote about her mother, Frieda: “Our mom is the BEST! She’s 91 years young and still full of energy! She raised eight of us, and that was a full-time job back when there were no microwaves, she used a wringer washer, hung clothes outside on a line to dry and walked in the snow to a full-time job after our father was injured in a foundry accident. Mom is the first person our

Warner, Russell Courtney, Nancy Courtney, Marty Dunkerson, Cathy Parido, Cyndi Jones, David Dunkerson and Greg Dunkerson.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES RELIVED

During my interview with Frieda (who was accompanied by her two daughters, Nancy and Cyndi,) I felt like I was taken back in time as they reminisced about their childhood memories. “Mom has always said, ‘Be happy, happy, happy,’ which is one of her favorite expressions,” says Nancy. “It’s funny because years later, mom said, ‘Duck Dynasty must have stolen my line.’”

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Born in Evansville, Indiana, Frieda came from a very religious family. Her father was a pastor. She grew up in Elwood since age six and had three brothers and two sisters. She recollects her childhood as being raised in a very strict home with the pilgrim holiness denomination. “I was over-churched,” says Frieda who claims she wasn’t allowed to show very much skin as a child. She couldn’t expose her elbows or below the knees according to her parents’ rules. Sometimes she would sneak away from her mom and dad to roll up her sleeves and roll down her socks, so she could blend in with all the other kids in school. Further, she remembers searching for pennies that people had dropped on the ground, so that she could go with her friends to the 10 cent movie that was also forbidden by her parents.

AS A MOTHER BACK THEN

For most of her life, Frieda was a stay-at-home mom until her mid-50s when her husband, Marcus Dunkerson, was injured in a foundry. One year later, he had a stroke and was placed in a nursing home. Frieda had to find work to help support her family.

physically being a mother back when mom was raising us, it was more challenging with cloth diapers and doing laundry without a washer and dryer.” Ironing the family’s clothes was a big part of Frieda’s days. She remembers her methodology for creating steam for the iron and applying starch to clothes. “I had a cork sprinkler in the top of a soda bottle to help add water for steam in ironing. I made my own starch and used a vegetable brush to apply it to the clothes.”

DISTINCT MOMENTS THAT LAST FOREVER

Reminiscing back on old times, the ladies mentioned the time that the oldest brother/son named Russell thought he was Superman at age 6 and tried to fly down the basement steps with a towel around his neck. “I put some cold water on his head,” says Frieda. “I helped him back up the steps and gave him a hug to show him some love.” He never tried this stunt again.

“Mom worked at the school cafeteria making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She made homemade peanut butter,” recalls Cyndi, the Cyndi chimes in, “Mom has a fetish with shoes. She’s had close youngest of the daughters. Frieda later worked for a Hallmark store to 60 pairs at one time.” They explained how this evolved. When until she retired. Frieda was a young girl, her dad would put cardboard inserts into her shoes where there were holes. She would walk eight blocks to Frieda raised her kids at a time when there were no modern and from school and even came home for lunch every day. Her conveniences such as microwaves, crockpots, dishwashers, garbage shoes didn’t last long, especially when she would run home from disposals, disposable diapers and modern-day washers and dryers. school because she couldn’t wait to listen to Stella Dallas, one of the first soap operas on the radio. “It’s probably a lot harder to raise a child in the world we live in today,” says Cyndi as she justifies her idea of motherhood obstacles Some of Frieda’s greatest memories while growing up were with comparing the past to the present. “With the social media, her two best friends, Addie and Mary Francis. All three would technology, violence and drugs, parents have to worry more. Yet, ride on one bike together. One would peddle the bike, while one 10 / FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / MAY 2015 / atFishers.com

would sit on the trailer and the other would sit on the handle bars facing forward. Fortunately, 60 years later, these three gals were reunited in Kokomo, thanks to Frieda’s son, Russell, who found her schoolmates. In a way, he proved to his mom after all that he was in fact her Superman!

POSITIVE, INSPIRATIONAL & MEMORABLE

Nancy brags about her mother’s health when she says, “She isn’t on any medications and has only visited the doctor twice in the last 20 years….She had a hip replacement, and less than a year later, she was dancing on top of a picnic table at our family reunion….She danced for the entire song!” “Our mom taught us that we can choose our attitude each day to be happy or grovel in our mess,” says Cyndi who begins to tear up as she speaks. “My friends would always say how blessed I was to have a kind and loving mother who knows how to guide others….One time, a co-worker was facing a hardship in her life, and mom prayed for her and offered her advice. The co-worker couldn’t believe that someone would choose to comfort her without even knowing her. She was so moved that she wrote a thank you note to my mom.” Frieda, Nancy and Cyndi currently live together in the same home in Fortville that they moved into back in 1969. Frieda has lived

there ever since. This residence is now considered Fishers after the annexation. These three family members have an especially close bond that exudes a most heartwarming presence. Frieda shares her strategy for living life when she says, “Love conquers everything. I realize this more and more each day; that’s why I stay happy all the time. I live one day at a time. When the scroll stops on my name, I’m outta here. But I’m alive today. Today has never been here, and it won’t be here again. So be happy, happy, happy!” As a Fishers Mom of the Year winner, Frieda is entitled to three gifts geared toward the spa and one with flowers. She would like to donate the spa gifts to the other two finalists. She says, “I believe as younger mothers, they deserve this more than me. But I really would love those flowers!” Nancy adds, “Mom always has said, ‘Give me flowers every day when I’m alive; don’t wait until I die. I want to enjoy them now.’” Janet C. Striebel is a Fishers resident and freelance writer. She and her husband, Doug, have three children: Ryan, Jessica and Justin. She has been writing for atGeist.com for more than seven years and claims that the best part is meeting all the interesting people in her community.

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NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE GEIST HALF Writer / Janet C. Striebel . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

The medical needs of runners competing in the 2015 St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon, 10K and 5K have been preconceived long before the race begins. The safety management of runners has been researched and analyzed meticulously by a local physician here in Fishers. From the weather conditions to the projected numbers of the race, someone has already planned and organized for the proper routine as well as emergency care of athletes. This someone is Dr. Dan Ordaz—the new medical director of the Geist Half Marathon. “As the Medical Director, Dr. Ordaz coordinates the staff, equipment and supplies for seven stationary first aid stations, five ambulances and five medical carts,” said Steve Bingham-Hawk, race

director of Geist Half Marathon. “It’s a huge job, and he does it with grace and determination. His contributions are invaluable in our efforts to ensure each and every one of our participants crosses the finish line safely.” As an avid runner and endurance athlete himself, Ordaz has a sincere interest in evaluating and treating running injuries. Instead of running the race this year, he will be found in the medical tent located by the finish line. Ordaz is a Sports Medicine Physician with St.Vincent Sports Performance and works at the new office at St.Vincent Fishers. The organization employs seven sports medicine physicians across three central Indiana facilities.

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“Running is a passion of mine. It’s my goal to provide a safe environment and fun day. I don’t want to have to see anybody. The less we see in the medical tent, the better.” - dan ordaz -

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“This team approach of networking and having our special modalities all on the same page is invaluable.” These physicians diagnose, treat and manage non-operative musculoskeletal sports-related injuries, including overuse injuries, fractures and concussions. “Of all the sports injuries that occur, a very low percentage of them actually require surgery,” said Ordaz. “If in the event surgery is needed, then we can get these patients in the right hands.” The sports medicine physicians at St.Vincent Fishers treat patients of all ages with orthopedic and sports-related injuries including concussions. The athletic trainers as the ancillary staff provide necessary exercises to do at home, crutches and/or casts when needed. Further, they have the resources available such as strength conditioning specialists, sports psychologists and a sports dietitian to meet the needs and goals of each of their patients. “We have the luxury of an all-in-one collection of services,” said Ordaz. “For example, if we’re working to get clients back to their sport, I may run into the trainer or therapist at lunch the next week, and we can get an instant update about our patients. This team approach of networking and having our special modalities all on the same page is invaluable.” Ordaz admits he is looking forward to race day. He’s ready to

continue the fulfillment of his role as medical director and witness how his orchestration of careful planning will run its course. “I’m excited for this opportunity as a runner,” he said. “Running is a passion of mine. It’s my goal to provide a safe environment and fun day. I don’t want to have to see anybody. The less we see in the medical tent, the better.” Go to definingsportsperformance.com to learn more about Dr. Ordaz and St.Vincent Sports Performance.

The new sports performance office at St.Vincent Fishers is in the professional office building located at 13914 Southeastern Parkway, Suite 302. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome for acute sportsrelated injuries Monday through Friday from 8-10 a.m. During the fall sports season, the new sports medicine physician office will offer a walk-in clinic on Saturdays from 8-10 a.m. until early November. To make an appointment, call 317-415-5795.

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FORMER FISHERS RESIDENT GOES HOLLYWOOD Writer / Pat Carlini

The 32-year-old producer attended Hamilton Southeastern High School in the late ‘90s and says he was thrilled to see his work come to life on the big screen where he calls home. “I was so excited for its release!” said Hill who is often told he could double for Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. “I always say it is the closest thing a man will ever have to birthing a baby! You work on something for so long, and then you see it on the big screen for all to enjoy. It’s just thrilling.”

Local Fishers resident and Indiana University graduate Brenden Hill is celebrating the premiere of his first major motion picture! Hill is the producer of the short film “Walter,” which he worked on with Writer Paul Schoulberg whom he met while attending IU.

Fans were thrilled with “Walter” at the Palm Springs Film Festival earlier this year where the film got some very good reviews. “People came up and told me they could really relate to the character, and they felt like they saw themselves on the big screen,” said Hill. “And that is exactly what a good movie should do.”

The film — which was shot in Los Angeles and around some popular Indy spots such as Fountain Square and the Speedway — premiered in March at the IMAX Theater in downtown Indianapolis.

“Walter” is a 94-minute movie about a ticket taker at a local cineplex who, at 10 years old, made a deal with God to get his father into heaven. “It’s a comedy, but it tugs at the heartstrings at times,” said Hill who explains how they lived an emotional roller coaster themselves as Schoulberg lost his father during the making of the film. Hill says since he and Production Designer Michael Bricker knew Indianapolis well, they decided to shoot some scenes here. Schoulberg told audiences that a lot of filmmakers don’t shoot here because “Indiana is one of those states that doesn’t have a tax break for filmmakers,” but he hopes to see that change in the future. Hill is awaiting word on more theater showings, but in the meantime, viewers can enjoy the movie “Walter” now in digital release to download at home. Pat Carlini is an experienced television/radio personality associated with NBC in Indianapolis and the syndicated Bob & Tom Show. She can be contacted at patcarlini.com.

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KIDS TRI FOR KIDS: A TRIATHLON SERIES FOR KIDS!

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Swim. Bike. Run. This is what a typical summer day looks like for most kids. Thanks to a special series of triathlons for children ages 7-14, these three beloved activities are combined for a fun fundraising athletic event series. Since 2008, Kids TRI for Kids has raised money for Indianapolis area kids’ charities such as Best Buddies.

and healthy activities for kids. Second, raising money for a good cause like Best Buddies helps increase awareness in physically capable kids to do what others may not be able to accomplish.

case, the wheels are on a bike. She arranged for several bicycles to be transported around and shared by camps through Indy Parks, an important partner with Kids TRI for Kids.

“Teaching transitions is the key for a triathlon event,” said Osborne. “[When] instructing kids on how to get out of a pool and get on a bike, that is when they realize ‘I can do this!’” Brad Osborne says of his wife, Meg, “Not only is she able to capture an idea but can capture an idea and put wheels on it.” And in this

Bryan Boggs, Zionsville Swim Club and former IU swimmer who has crossed the English Channel (yes, by swimming the distance), is on the Board for Kids TRI for Kids. Osborne had coached Bryan’s kids in swimming, and when the idea was presented for the fundraiser back in 2008, Bryan and his

“Whether a kid participates in team or “We focus on giving back,” said Osborne. “We individual sports, every kind of personality want these kids to be totally conscious of the comes in, but the common denominator is giving of themselves, not just athletes.” that they all want to improve something in themselves,” said Osborne. Doug Robinson of Phoenix Fitness and Swim coach and former IU swimmer Meg Training LLC fully supported the effort. The When a kid came up to Osborne at a race Gates Osborne thought creating a kids first event in 2008 saw 80 kids take part in and asked, “I’m not going to win this race, triathlon event would be a great fundraiser on the triathlon fundraiser. Robinson, Osborne but what would I get if I do more than one?” many levels. First, the event promotes positive and all of the volunteers who orchestrated the Meg knew she had reached the very kid she event knew they had found something special had hoped to reach: a participant. That’s when for kids. they began offering prizes to multi-event participants. These are the kids that Kids TRI There is not a lot of equipment involved to is reaching out to – those that want to come participate. Kids ages 7-14 are eligible. Based out and have fun and keep on keeping on, on their age grouping, the kids swim 100-200 which is a good mentality since it is, well, a yards, bike 2-4 miles and run 1/2-1 mile. triathlon.

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wife, Sharon (also a former IU swimmer), were immediately supportive. Their son, Ian, was an early participant in a triathlon when he was 6 years old, held at IUPUI. An IU swimmer turned triathlete, Ian is the reigning champion of the USA Triathlon College Nationals. He was one of two athletes from Indiana.

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The first triathlons for children were run by Ed Merkling, assistant director of the Natatorium at IUPUI. Merkling coaches the Jaguar Aquatics swim team in addition to running camps and programs for kids at the Natatorium. When the idea for Kids TRI for Kids was evolving, Merkling was immediately brought into the conversation. With their first fundraising triathlon held at the Jordan YMCA in 2008, the popularity of the triathlon series immediately took off. This summer, the first two races had over 250 entries, a 20 percent increase over last year. “Not every kid is an elite athlete, but what I love is seeing the kid with streamers flowing off the handles of their bike,” says Merkling. These kids know how to keep it fun.

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With the May 22 grand opening of retailer Weekends Only, Indianapolisarea shoppers will have a new option for buying furniture. As its name implies, the St. Louis-based furniture and mattress store takes a unique approach by opening for business on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and special holidays) only. Company President Lane Hamm says that the concept of weekendonly shopping came from analyzing customer traffic patterns at one of its original St. Louis-area stores. Up to 80 percent of its business consistently transpired over the threeday weekend period. In an effort to decrease overhead and compete on price, management opted to limit store operations to weekend hours only and pass along the savings to its customers. The family-owned retailer launched its first Weekends Only concept store in 1997 and grew to five area locations in less than 10 years. Expanding to the Indianapolis market made a lot of sense, says President Tom Phillips. “We fell in love with the city. It has similar Midwest values, a stable, growing economy and great people.” Proximity to the St. Louis distribution center made Indianapolis an appealing option. Fishers resident and longtime furniture business executive David Gerdt has been named General Manager In Training of the new Indianapolis store. The company promotes its competitive, low price points on

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AVOIDING SECURITY DEPOSIT BLUES Writer / Jeffrey Heinzmann

Do you have a rental property in an Indiana college town that you lease to students for the year? Do you have children in college renting off-campus housing that they’ll soon be vacating after the school year to return home, head to a summer job, travel or join the “real world” workforce? If you are on either side of this equation, it’s important to remember to protect your interest regarding the security deposit that was probably paid as part of the lease.

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Tenants, your lease likely has terms regarding termination, like when to give notice that you will be leaving and your obligations regarding cleaning and maintenance. What’s important for the security deposit return is that you provide the landlord with your forwarding address in writing. Once that is done, the landlord will have 45 days from the date you provided the address or the date you surrendered possession of the property and terminated the tenancy to return or account for the security deposit. Landlords, you took that security deposit to protect yourself. If you do not handle it properly, you could lose not only the right to claim damages against the deposit, but also attorney fees for an effort by your former tenant to recover the deposit. Once the tenancy has ended and the tenant has provided you with a forwarding address, you have 45 days to return the deposit or to send an itemized statement listing all damages claimed for which the deposit may be used. You must include the estimated cost of repair for each damaged item, along with a check or money order for any remaining amount of the deposit, if any. A landlord may only apply the security deposit to certain damages. Allowable damages include actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are not the result of normal wear and tear (the lease might proactively identify some of these damages, including painting, carpet cleaning, etc.), delinquent rent, rent TownePost.com / MAY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

with any remainder of the deposit to the tenant within 45 days, then the tenant may bring an action (likely in small claims court) against the landlord for the entire deposit plus attorney’s fees. Jeffrey Heinzmann is an attorney with Heinzmann Law Office, heinzmannlaw.com.

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Alese McFadden is a bright-eyed fifth grader who attends West Clay Elementary in Carmel. From just talking to Alese, you would never guess that she once struggled with schoolwork.

Alese with her mother Cynthia Dubose McFadden

From all outward appearances, Alese appears to be bright, engaged and extremely capable with a big friendly smile. You are not surprised to find out that Alese won an election for Student Council in the third grade.

Increasing the frustration was Cynthia’s sense that Alese was capable of much more but did not know where to turn for help. Predictably, like many concerned parents, she “tried Hooked-On-Phonics and things According to Alese’s mother, Cynthia Dubose like that in the past, and it never really McFadden, Alese’s grades were mediocre, and clicked.” Finally, Cynthia’s boss suggested her homework simply took forever. Naturally, she contact LearningRx. Cynthia’s boss had two sons that completed the LearningRx Alese’s struggles with schoolwork were a tremendous source of frustration for Cynthia. program and had very positive experiences.

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After completing the LearningRx program, Alese’s grades have improved dramatically. Alese says she now enjoys reading because she gets more out of what she is reading. Before she would simply read the words LearningRx is different from the other As Alese approached middle school, while struggling to connect the words to Cynthia became more and more concerned programs with which Cynthia tried to help Alese because they were directed to tutoring grasp the larger concept being conveyed in that her daughter was falling behind. As the reading material. According to Alese, it for a specific subject. The LearningRx Cynthia described it, “We struggled with program provides a cognitive framework that is more fun to read as evidenced by the fact school for a while as it was going from that she now will have as many as five books children can use for the rest of their lives. learning to read and now you have to read she is reading at one time. to learn, and she just wasn’t getting it. So I was getting worried because we were getting “Many learning problems are caused by With regard to her experience with inefficiencies in how the brain actually closer to middle school.” LearningRx, Cynthia said, “I am proud of processes information, things like memory attention and processing speed,” says Heather [Alese] for sticking it out. I like how now she actually applies what she learned here to Koenig, Executive Director and owner of her schoolwork. I feel like that will benefit LearningRx in Indianapolis. “We aren’t tutoring which will only offer temporary help her in the long run, the fact that this is if there are underlying cognitive deficiencies. something she will have forever. We are brain trainers offering a permanent “It was not just a one-time thing. She knows solution to learning struggles. how to study now where before, she did not understand the concept of studying with “With our initial assessment, we can pinpoint the underlying cause for cognitive the object to retain the information. As a true testament to the results she saw with deficiencies and create a brain training Alese, Cynthia described her experience with solution that puts people on the path to LearningRx as a blessing for her and Alese. learning faster, easier and more efficiently atFishers.com atGeist.com / / MAY MAY2015 2015 // FISHERS GEIST COMMUNITY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER/ /7 33

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The Mock Trial team started its tradition at Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2001. The team is made up of a group of quick-thinking, passionate students that debate a fictitious court case against other area high school teams. “This year’s case involved similar circumstances to that of the State Fair grandstand tragedy,” said Janet Chandler, HSE Mock Trial facilitator. The case involved the death of a concertgoer from a

“It is rewarding to see our team’s hard work pay off this year. After competing in a trial when you know your side killed, it is awesome after all the hours of practice. Mock Trial’s uniqueness derives from the Throughout the Mock Trial season, one fact that every trial presents new challenges specific case is debated with the competitors and interesting spins on the case. One of the not knowing which side of the case they will most important skills I have gained from need to present or defend until just minutes Mock Trial is the ability to think quickly on prior to showtime. my feet and adjust to what curveballs are thrown at you.” “I love Mock Trial because of the challenge presented in the case and the great group The students develop close friendships with of people on the team,” said Mock Trial their teammates as well as improve their member and HSE senior Hannah Eaton. communication skills. “Some of my best

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friends are from Mock Trial,” said Eaton. “Mock Trial has taught me to work as a team.” Eaton plans to major in criminal justice and attend law school.

national invitational this summer in Chicago that is sponsored by the YMCA and the American Bar Association.

Senior Andrew Notar Donato enjoys Mock Trial because of the mental challenges it presents. “It is just a big puzzle of persuasion. The goal is always to make the court believe and trust in your side of the case, and when you hit a bump in the road, you have to piece your way back to what it is that you want to reveal. It’s the most complex mental game I know,” said Donato.

Chandler has had several former students go on to law school, and one of her former Mock Trial students went on to become a professional football player with the Colts, Joe Reitz. “It’s amazing to witness the positive impact

the Mock Trial experience has on a student,” said Chandler. “And with Mock Trial, you can count on it, given the dedication and focus of the team.” Chandler is the teacher sponsor for the Mock Trial team. She is the social studies department chair, teaches AP government classes and leads We The People at HSE. Chandler is also the Teachers’ Association representative.

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Self-confidence, public speaking experience, communication skills, competition and friendships are all enhanced by participating in Mock Trial. And while the cases are fictitious, the benefits that the students gain are real. This year the team won the Hamilton County Championship sponsored by the Hamilton County Bar Association and finished fourth at state. The team is scheduled to participate in a

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HSE LADY ROYALS TAKE ANOTHER SWING AT STATE TITLE Writer & Photographer / Kara Reibel

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In his 27th season as Head Coach of the HSE Royals softball team, Dave Cook always has high expectations for the season. “We consistently have a strong and talented team,” he says. The preseason rankings listed the Lady Royals as No. 1 in the state after finishing runner up last year in the IHSAA 4A Softball Championship. The Royals are a seasoned team with seniors taking up 10 spots on the varsity roster. Recently The Indianapolis Star selected the all-time best teams in each high school sport in our state. The 2007 HSE Royals softball team made the cut for the best all-time team. That year, the Lady Royals went 31-0, ranking 22nd in the national poll and becoming the most dominate 4A team in Indiana history.

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The girls on the team are pumped for the season that is in full swing. Senior Ashley Rohr shares, “I love this team! We all get along so well, our chemistry is absolutely incredible. We aren’t just teammates; we are family. We are all so excited about this season, it’s fun to be on the field playing with this group of girls.” Coach Cook is credited with creating a solid foundation for which his girls thrive. “Coach Cook is an awesome coach. He really pushes us to be the best people and players that we can be,” says senior Maggie Armstrong. “I can’t thank him enough for the past four years. I would not have wanted to play high school softball anywhere else!”

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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Writer / Kara Reibel

The Crump family wanted to preserve their father’s memories. After all, Leonard has had an exciting life. He is a Tech High School graduate, whose older brothers took over when his father died suddenly when Leonard was only nine. Then having all three of his older brothers head off to WWII inspired Leonard to enlist in the Army in 1948.

“It’s so meaningful to have Leonard share his story. Our kids and grandchildren live all over the United States, and they will want to know Grandpa’s story.” - Carolyn Crump

“One brother was a Seabee in the Navy, one was a Merchant Marine and the other was in the Army Signal Corps,” shared Leonard. “I wanted them to be proud of me.” “When I joined the Army, it was peace time. Then the North Koreans invaded South Korea, and playtime was over,” said Leonard. It was a secret that the U.S. troops were being mobilized and sent over to Asia. Leonard recalls, “I was with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. Low and behold, the 1st Calvary Division beat us there and cleared the area, and we headed straight to the mess hall.” Leonard’s unit would earn five Battle Stars during the Korean War. “Dad has shared a few of these stories over the years, but we wanted to document them on camera. I realized I had never heard the stories told in order before,” said Joe Crump. Filming his dad was natural for Joe, who owns Crump Publishing, Inc. With a professional recording studio temporarily set up in the Crump’s home, Leonard lit up with the camera’s red light. He spoke with clarity and thoughtfulness as he recalled his life experiences, most of which were of his Korean War adventures. It is easy to see where his daughter, Kristina Crump Wagner, gets her talent in front of a movie camera. Kristina is best known for playing Felicia on “General Hospital” and now has been seen on the Hallmark Channel in “When Calls The Heart.” atFishers.com / MAY 2015 / FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 39

Recently, she and her brother Joe created a documentary inspired by her graduate thesis on German and Japanese internment during WWII. “Children of Internment” has won awards at film festivals across the globe. Preserving history is something close to the Crump children’s hearts. And while it may not be award-winning, it is certainly their most rewarding. Carolyn and Leonard Crump have been married for 59 years. They have 3 children — Joe, Dan and Kristina — and six grandchildren. “It’s so meaningful to have Leonard share his story,” says Carolyn. “Our kids and grandchildren live all over the United States, and they will want to know Grandpa’s story.” Visit atFishers.com to view a portion of Leonard Crump’s interview. And visit ChildrenOf Internment.com for more information.

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There is another blue eyed beauty on the block in Fishers: Kim Kwiatkowski, owner of Blue Eyed Girl boutique in the heart of downtown Fishers. The fashion savvy entrepreneur opened her shop just six short weeks ago, and it is already a go-to destination for many local women looking for unique and exclusive fashions.

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With concerts, movies in the park and the farmer’s market season starting up, we can definitely see that downtown Fishers will be alive with visitors and locals alike strolling and enjoying all the unique shops, eateries and events. Read more online...

JAVA JUNCTION

Coffee Toffee Crunch might be my absolute favorite thing from Java Junction, but the cozy atmosphere inside their Main Street Fortville coffee shop is a close second. Okay, maybe it’s a tie. You might not realize, but the quaint Main Street Fortville coffee shop is in the process of transitioning from the Olivers to Belchers. The process has been so seamless with the same great service, smiles and conversation present at each visit that customers might not 100 percent realize. Read more online... 40 / FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / MAY 2015 / atFishers.com

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LEADING THE CHARGE FOR HEALTHIER COUNTIES Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan

Once again, the vision of Hamilton County resident and trailblazer, Nancy Chance, founder and executive director of the Good Samaritan Network (GSN), has led to the rollout of an unprecedented collaboration of GSN, five major area hospitals and relative area agencies to create the Partnership for a Healthier Hamilton County (PHHC). As charitable tax-exempt organizations, not-for-profit hospitals are required to provide community benefits, and since 2012, each facility must complete a Community Health Needs Assessment

every three years. This assessment must take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community; include input from persons with special knowledge or expertise in public health and they must be made widely available to the public. The PHHC partnering hospitals include Community Health, I.U. Health, Riverview, St.Vincent Health and St. Francis Health. In conjunction with the hospitals and GSN, agencies such as Aspire Indiana, the YMCA of Central Indiana and Fishers, the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program and WestLink Consulting have created a PHHC advisory council. Their mission is to collaborate across all sectors of the community to advocate for and implement strategies that help to improve the health of residents where they live, work, play and learn.

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“I THINK THAT IT IS A TRANSFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTY, AND CERTAINLY THE YMCA IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF HELPING TO LEAD THE WAY WITH THIS TEAM TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTY.” - JAKE REARDON-MCSOLEY Chance brought on board two individuals — Janet Gafkjen as director and Holly Wheeler as assistant director — to lead the newly formed PHHC and to focus on building vital relationships throughout Hamilton County and beyond. The needs of surrounding counties, such as Boone, are very similar to those in Hamilton. GSN has worked with pantries and churches in Boone County and will be able to share the PHHC model with their neighboring churches, agencies and food pantries. Gafkjen’s background is in healthcare, specifically in medical and clinical education and operations management. “The opportunity to offer skillsets from a diverse health-related professional background while sharing a sense of service to others matched well with the PHHC’s mission of collaboration and advocacy with local businesses, social service agencies, healthcare providers, education institutions, and residents in the communities to improve the many aspects of health in Hamilton County,” Gafkjen said. Wheeler relocated from Ohio with her family and has an extensive background in hospital communications. While in Cincinnati, she coordinated the “Ohio on the Move” project, a statewide initiative in which the mission was to encourage members to cut 100 calories and walk an extra 2,000 steps – about a mile – daily to help combat obesity and physical inactivity.

Hamilton County. We want to forge the path for PHHC and generate the awareness that there are great needs within our county, but also that there are resources available for people and families.” Well-being, substance abuse and mental health are not indicative to just one socioeconomic level background. These are issues of grave importance to every demographic – not just the impoverished. Recently, Hamilton County has seen a 14 percent increase in juvenile diabetes and a rise in suicide and substance abuse issues, across all demographics. The PHHC council is committed to working through theses issues through its advocating and education to the general public about the issues and the resources that are available. “Through PHHC, I saw how this partnership was going to help us as a network because our pantries and our agencies are so thread bare on people and resources. By having this collaboration and developing a central repository, we could be the ones generating surveys and collecting data,” Chance explained. “Prior to this group, there was no great data repository for Hamilton County reporting back to the State, and that is why few people have a clear understanding as to what is going on out here until they see the staggering numbers that we have been collecting over the years that depict the reality of our county’s needs.”

“When I saw the announcement for this position, I felt that this opportunity would be a good match with my background,” Wheeler Fellow council members weighed in on their organizations’ respective roles and offerings to PHHC. “We feel honored to be a said. “Our immediate focus is on communicating our message to part of this,” Jake Reardon-McSoley, associate executive director a county-wide audience and to several organizations throughout

PHHC COUNCIL MEMBERS Nancy Chance, Founder/ Executive Director, Good Samaritan Network

Ann Yeakle, MBA Community Benefit Director, Community Health Network

Janet Gafkjen, Director PHHC Joy Davis, Senior Marketing/ Public Relations Coordinator Holly Wheeler, Associate IU Health Director, PHHC Kelly Peisker, Community Development Liaison, St.Vincent Health Dianna Huddleston, LCSW, Director, Carmel Outpatient Services, Aspire Indiana Duncan Brown, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, Director, Noblesville Outpatient Services Aspire Indiana 42 / FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / MAY 2015 / atFishers.com

Jake Reardon-McSoley, Associate Executive Director, Fishers YMCA

Terry West, President, WestLink Consulting Kate Hill-Johnson, MA, Community Engagement, Franciscan St. Francis Health Tricia Akers, Director, Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program

of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis stated. “I think that it is a transformational opportunity for the entire county, and certainly the YMCA is proud to be a part of helping to lead the way with this team to improve the health of all of our residents across the county. One of our greatest challenges that we are dealing with is childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes. We are seeing a lot of inactivity and children who, unfortunately, are starting life out not appreciating the benefits of health and wellness. It paints a concerning picture as that generation continues to go through school and grows into the next leaders of our community. We will be hosting ‘Healthy Kids Day’ on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fishers YMCA. It is open to the public, free and focused on getting families and children involved in health classes and exercise together. More details are available at indymca.org.” Tricia Akers, director of Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program spoke about her organization’s goals for PHHC. “The Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program is authorized by statute and permits the juvenile court judge in every Indiana county to establish early intervention advocates to provide tutors, mentors, and the coordination of services for at-risk children and their families,” Akers said. “The Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program is a proud member of the Partnership for a Healthier Hamilton County. It is our hope that we can assist to collaborate across all sectors of the community to advocate for and implement strategies to help to improve the overall health of our residents.” One of the greatest challenges that have been identified is transportation for residents and the lack of ability to get to the resources that they so desperately need. Kate Hill-Johnson, MA, Community Engagement, Franciscan St. Francis Health, discussed this issue specifically. “As part of this council, we want to be a part of serving those most in need by addressing issues such as transportation, preventative health measures, behavioral health and other determinants that decide if the residents are healthy in their community,” HillJohnson emphasized. “One of the challenges that we have to focus on the most is transportation and finding ways for people to get to the medical or behavioral health forums that they need if they have challenges in their own lives and lack a vehicle to get there. We are also concerned about the rising suicide and substance abuse rates in our county. We are no exception to these issues that are affecting our families.” Aspire Indiana a non-profit comprehensive community mental health center serving adults in Boone, Hamilton, Madison and Marion counties, is also serving on the council. “We represent mental health in Hamilton County,” Dianna Huddleston, LCSW, director, Carmel Outpatient Services, Aspire Indiana said. “As we did the hospital assessments for the community, mental health was one of the top five issues. We know that this area is sometimes difficult for people to access and we want to be a part of the solutions for accessibility.”

Outpatient Services Aspire Indiana added, “Aspire has been operating in Hamilton County for over 25 years. We want to make sure that when we’re looking at the health care needs of Hamilton County residents that we are also looking at the behavioral needs and how that integrates with primary health care.” PHHC will launch a litany of programs as they progress including nutrition programs in tandem with GSN and Gleaners Food Bank where there are mobile food services. They are creatively seeking transportation solutions and expanding current or developing outreach programs to better serve the communities. “I have worked with and coordinated the community churches and pantries throughout the county,” Chance concluded. “Members of the churches and volunteers with the pantries are going to the mobile food banks and then they fill tubs with food and necessities. Then they will deliver these tubs to those who are not physically capable of coming out to get it for themselves. We are taking care of them in an indirect way, but inch-by-inch we are making a difference. Hamilton County can be the guiding star to help other people find the navigation to get their communities on board too.” For more information on PHHC, contact Janet Gafkjen or Holly Wheeler at 317-842-2603.

Janelle Morrison is the owner of MADD Media Solutions and a freelance writer. She specializes in PR and marketing for small businesses and individuals. She is also a Zionsville resident.

Duncan Brown, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, director, Noblesville atFishers.com / MAY 2015 / FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 43

HOPE OVERCOMING HEROIN Writer / Christy Watson

Most addicts don’t start their journey using heroin. It can start innocently enough with “experimentation” with their friends in high school or sneaking beer, cigarettes or a little “pot” here and there. Or perhaps it can be initiated by a simple sports injury and a prescription for an opioid that reads “Take As Needed For Pain.” But when not taken as directed or abused, the phenomenon of mental craving followed by the body’s physical dependence otherwise known as addiction can set in. And for some when the prescription has run out, a better, stronger, cheaper alternative is sought. That new drug of choice is called heroin, and contrary to reports, it has made its way into Hamilton County. Hope OVERcoming Heroin is a group in Hamilton County created to offer hope, support and wisdom for those who are in recovery from heroin addiction and also those family members struggling to deal with the havoc that this drug is eliciting on family members and the community. With heroin prices reportedly the cheapest in the country in Indianapolis, due to its “Crossroads of America” status, it is as cheap to get high on heroin as it is to buy a six pack of beer.

Kevin Moore and Bailey Jacobs

Kevin (right) and Bailey (left) after picking up Riley (middle) from the Marion County Jail where she served 7 months. They were on their way to the airport to send her to live in a sober living home out of state.

Riley Jacobs

Staying in denial only perpetuates the disease. Kevin Moore has firsthand knowledge of how this progressed with not one but two of his daughters (who, by the grace of God, are in recovery). “They spent a lot of time in the bathroom. I just thought it was girl stuff,” he said. “I could never find my aluminum foil, and my spoons were disappearing. Money went missing from my wallet, and then precious possessions from family members went missing. I wanted to believe they were too ‘good’ for this to be happening. I wanted to believe the lies in my head.” Moore has turned her experience along with others similarly affected to form the group Hope OVERcoming Heroin in November 2014. They are not only turning heads in Hamilton County by speaking to area schools, but have garnered statewide attention recently at the State Senate in support of Aaron’s Law which allows the use of Narcan to arrest an opioid overdose. They do this not to enable drug use, but to teach and educate parents about what to look for so they don’t fall into the same pattern of mistakes often repeated in the face of addiction. Heroin claims more lives than car accidents in Hamilton County. Neither parents, doctors, friends or teachers have the ability to foresee who it is that will become an addict. But there is help and there is hope for those families who are dealing with this most important issue. Lifesaving information can be garnered from websites like bitterpill.in.gov and meetings with groups like Hope OVERcoming Heroin. When one in five Indiana students surveyed reported using prescription drugs without a prescription

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(third highest in the nation), it is definitely a topic that needs addressed. After all, denial is not just a river in Africa.

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