Fishers Lifestyle May 2014

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elcome to the first edition of Fishers Lifestyle magazine! We’re humbled by the opportunity to be an addition to your household during such an incredibly exciting time in the town’s history.

With Fishers experiencing so much growth, we want to Photo: Josh Humble do our part to preserve that spirit of community that helped it rank as one of America’s Best Places to Live.

We’ll keep you updated on your neighbors as well as the latest developments in your town’s infrastructure, schools, downtown, parks, and, of course, the first mayoral election.

In this inaugural issue, we talked to Kelly Greene, who moved to Fishers with her husband, Paul Hansan, about two years ago. Chances are you’re already familiar with Kelly, who keeps us up with the latest weather developments in Central Indiana as part of WTHR’s SkyTrak 13 Weather Team. However, you may not be as familiar with the story of how she became fascinated with examining weather patterns at an early age. It includes a valuable lesson on persevering to go after what may seem like unattainable dreams.

editor Shari Finnell | SFinnell@LifestylePubs.com

contributing writer Sherri Coner contributing photographers Kyle Duell, Josh Humble, Peter Jonathan, Lisa Kays, Sara Pitcher, Maureen Welsh

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We also caught up with Coach Roz Harris, who has been helping local women get on the path to healthier lifestyles. She gives her philosophy on what it takes to make lasting change, instead of pursuing quick fixes. She inspires us to believe that it’s never too late to transform ourselves.

As Fishers continues to welcome new neighbors, new developments and a new mayor, we’ll be along for the journey, capturing the stories that make this community so great. We’re looking forward to it!

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Home Matters

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Parting Thoughts

Create a room with a stunning outdoor view.

20 Keeping an Eye on the Sky

Fisher’s Kelly Greene reads the signs of the weather as part of SkyTrak 13.

24 Coaching for Lasting Change

Roz Harris inspires women to overcome challenges and shed weight.

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reetings Fishers and Geist residents. I am happy and thrilled to bring you the first edition of Fishers Lifestyle! Fishers Lifestyle is a high quality publication that will come straight to most mailboxes every month. It will focus on the community, its people and businesses in the area in a fun and exciting way.

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As your Publisher, I am excited for several reasons. For one, being a 14-year resident of Fishers, I already know what a wonderful place Fishers is. During the process of putting this magazine together, it has really opened up my eyes even more to how great a place Fishers is to both live and work. I am honored to more greatly expose our town to all of you.

Secondly, publishing is a true passion for me. I started out my college career at Indiana University as a journalism major having been editor-in-chief of my high school paper – now many moons ago. I published a magazine (Urban Life) in Chicago in the late 90s and have always had a desire to do it again. It was the most satisfying experience of my work life. When I met my partners at Lifestyle Publications about 4 months ago, I jumped at the chance to do it again - hopefully this time for good.

Also, I know and have met some great business owners in the Fishers area as I have sought to build partnerships for this magazine launch and well beyond. There have been some wonderful things expressed to me. Things I will never forget by some people who have chosen to join me in this first edition and journey long term. People like Chuck Sadler, a well-known successful orthodontist I’ve known for 10 years, who said, “I want to be a part of this thing with you” with the scripture below his comment, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

And Kevin Brady, another successful businessman in the area I’ve known since our days as Pepsi district managers over 25 years ago who said, “I’m doing this because it’s you and I believe in you.” To all of you who are in this magazine as advertisers and partners with me, thank you. And thank you all for believing in me and in this concept.

Residents, this is your magazine. Please let me know at aleach@ lifestylepubs.com how I can make it better and make it more impactful for you. I am on the lookout for the best and brightest people, stories and business to feature, and to make those articles come alive right here in this magazine. Thanks for the opportunity. And thank you for reading!

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Around Town ness, Maurice Heitzman or Elaine Viskant be the voters’ choice? Only time will tell.

The fate of the candidates, all Republicans, starts becoming clearer after voters go to the polls this month to vote for the mayor and city council members. If have registered, you can start voting at 6 a.m. Polls close at 6 p.m. To make sure you’re aware of your voting location, log on www3.HamiltonCounty.in.gov/voterregistration. The site will verify that you’re a registered voter in Hamilton County as well as provide information about your precinct’s polling place, including a map. To view a sample ballot before election day, look for that option on the site.

New Nature Park Will Provide Adventure There’s really nothing to an area off 101st Street and Cyntheanne Road, but new plans will transform it into an attraction for adventure lovers. A groundbreaking this spring will pave the way to a park with mountain bike trails, tree houses, fishing areas and a sledding hill that could reach as high as 60 feet. While you’re waiting for the new park to open, don’t forget all the other parks that provide plenty of opportunities for you to explore nature. Several that offer trails, for example, include Billericay Park, Cumberland Park, Cheeney Creek Natural Area, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve and Fishers Heritage Park at White River. For more information on the many ways you can enjoy area parks, log on Fishers.in.us.

Narrowing the Mayoral Candidate Pool With primary elections set for May 6, the race to become Fishers’ first mayor is winding down. Will it be Walter Kelly, Marvin Scott or Renee Cox? Or will Scott Fad12 Fishers Lifestyle | May 2014

to drive more freely without repeated stops as a result of a new integrated signal system.

Unlike traditional traffic systems, the technologically advanced control system will be able to adjust signals to accommodate heavier traffic along certain routes. The plan will impact Allisonville Road, from 96th Street to 141st Street; 116th Street, from Allisonville Road to Brooks School Road; and 96th Street, from Allisonville Road to Lantern Road.

The Sound of Beautiful Music Just now celebrating its one-year anniversary, Fishers Music Works has managed to introduce yet another musical group to the community. The locally-funded organization, which was founded in April 2013, recently announced the formation of the 33-piece Fishers Chamber Orchestra, which per-

Easing Traffic Woes With Fishers’ population constantly expanding, it’s inevitable that traffic frustrations will grow right along with it. A couple of significant projects were launched recently to address potential issues. One of those, the construction of a roundabout at 106th Street and Crosspoint Boulevard is expected to wind down by mid- or lateJune. The intersection, which was closed down for the $1.5 million project, should allow traffic to flow more smoothly when it is re-opened. Motorists also should be able formed its debut concert earlier this spring.

The group, directed by Keith Kunday, brings to five the number of groups under Fishers Music Group. The others are the 45- to 50-piece Fishers Wind Symphony, the Indiana Heartland Brass Quintet, the Mudsock Jazz Combo and the 20-piece Nickel Plate Jazz Orchestra. To make sure you don’t miss one of these talented music groups in action, log on to FishersMusicWorks.org for upcoming concerts.

Summer Plans for the Teens If you expect to have one or two bored teens around the house this summer, maybe too young to work and too old for traditional summer camps, consider enrolling them in the Fishers Police Department Teen Academy. The event, which is in its 13th year, is June 2327 this year. During that week, teens will join in activities that will help them understand a police officer’s role in the community. The academy includes physical education and instructional sessions, talks with police officers and emergency tips. Instructional sessions include topics on building searches, domestic violence, drug investigations and emergency vehicle operations.

The daily sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Contact Officer Cory Robinson at robinsonc@fishers.in.us for more details about the program or enrollment.

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ith brilliant skies hovering over Central Indiana this summer, there’s a good chance you’re taking advantage of every opportunity to spend time outdoors. Why not make those moments even more glorious by expanding the comforts of your interior spaces to the outdoors?

All the features of the home--including everything from your sofa and dining room table to the kitchen sink--are heading outdoors as more and more homeowners invest in expanding their landscaping plans to include residential-type amenities.

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ers, swimming pools, hammocks, outdoor heaters, stereo systems, lighting, waterfalls and spas.

The trend for residential outdoor spaces--including kitchens, lounging and dining areas, and fireplaces--is only gaining in popularity, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects. A recent survey showed that 94.5 percent of 166 respondents considered outdoor living spaces as popular or somewhat popular.

That outdoor design element was closely followed by gardens/landscaped spaces at 94.4 percent, and then outdoor recreation amenities (pools, spas, tennis courts) at 76.3 percent. Gardens came in at 76.4 percent and turf lawns at 52.2 percent.

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before launching into a full-blown design plan. If you like to eat out with your friends and family most of the time, a kitchen should be a low priority to more aesthetic features, such as a fireplace. Carefully consider how you intend to use the space. A professional landscape designer or architect can help you sort out the many options. photo courtesyPride Family Brands

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3. Add plenty of seating spaces. Think comfort and style when

selecting outdoor furniture. Don’t limit your options to hard patio furniture with the expectation that those are the only pieces that can withstand our brutal weather. You can have plush comfy seating that stays beautiful, enduring both sun rays and rain, thanks to technological advances in fabric.

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Keeping

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Kelly Greene of Fishers reads the signs of the weather as part of SkyTrak 13’s Weather Team.

Article Shari Scales Finnell | Photography Sara Pitcher

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henever thunder rumbled and lightning flashed over her family’s Fort Wayne home, a young Kelly Greene would scramble into her sister’s bed to reassure her that everything would be OK. “I would ask, ‘Do you want me to hang out with you?’,” recalls the WTHR meteorologist. “Of course, she didn’t know I was actually scared too,” Greene says with a laugh.

These days, Greene still loses sleep during tumultuous weather patterns, but her fears stem from entirely different circumstances.

Thoughts of “Did I get it right?” plague her whenever a major weather event takes hold of Central Indiana -- at least one that she was involved in forecasting as part of the SkyTrak 13 Weather Team.

“There’s no doubt I have lost sleep,” says Greene, who moved to Fishers with her husband about two years ago. “If I forecast that something will be happening over the night, I’m constantly pulling out my phone to look at the radar, wondering ‘Is it here?’ You want the storm to end when you said it was going to end. And people are 20 Fishers Lifestyle | May 2014

already frustrated.” Greene refers to how the harrowing onslaught of winter storms this past season frayed residents’ nerves.

For Greene and other meteorologists, getting to an accurate forecast can require hours of analyzing and interpreting a flood of computerized data on weather patterns, and comparing results with colleagues and previous experiences. Predicting the amount of snowfall can be particularly challenging, says Greene, who time and time again this past winter was faced with that task.

“It is hard to narrow down accumulation to a couple of inches, which is why you’ll hear 2 to 4 inches or 3 to 6 inches,” she says. “You have to look at a lot of different parameters. Is it going to be a fluffy snow or a wet snow? If it’s fluffy, it will pile up a lot faster.”

The process can get extremely complex, Greene says. And she undertakes it with intensity, fueled not only by her own passion for accuracy--but the desire not to let the community down.

“When we have a missed forecast, people get very vocal,” she says.

An Early Fascination with Weather

Greene’s fascination with weather dates back to her childhood. As the oldest of four children born to Gary and Joanne Greene of Fort Wayne, Ind., Greene had a wide variety of interests that made her stand out as a student. She joined the speech team, got involved in theater, and tried her skills at broadcasting while attending Northrop High School.

“I was kind of use to standing in front of people and being on stage,” she says.

Her parents fueled those interests, encouraging their children to try out different activities, whether in sports or the arts.

“My parents are wonderful people,” says Greene, who also participated in various sports and played the violin. “I can’t believe how much they ran us around. They did that for every kid. They wanted us to find out what our passions were.

I’m so blessed to have them as part of my life.”

In addition to her varying interests in theater, music and sports, Greene was keenly fascinated with weather patterns. She veered toward weather experiments during science fairs. She made anemometers, wind vanes and hygrometers. She was the student flipping through the pages of the Farmers’ Almanac to compare actual highs and lows against those listed in predictions.

In hindsight, it’s easy to see how all of Greene’s interests--from public speaking and acting to studying the weather--pointed to a perfect storm of sorts. However, the idea of blending them to become a meteorologist didn’t set in with Greene until several years later.

gain the expertise she would need to excel in the field. Plenty of science was in her future. As a result, Greene attended the Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University.

What many people may not realize, Greene says, is that the requirements for becoming a TV weather forecaster have changed tremendously over the past 15 to 20 years. There was a time, she says, that you could become a successful weather forecaster without a background in science. “Now you do need that background,” Greene says.

Breaking into the Industry

After gaining the National Weather Association’s Seal of Approval, Greene landed her first position as a TV meteorologist in Lafayette, Ind., where she worked at WLFI-TV. For three years, she served as the station’s morning meteorologist before returning to her hometown of Fort Wayne, to fill in as the weekend meteorologist slot at WANE-TV. Through it all, she gained a healthy respect for the challenges facing meteorologists. When determining forecasts, you quickly learn there are no absolutes, Greene says.

“There’s no black and white way,” she points out. “The weather is so complicated. Even now, I’m still learning because things change so rapidly … technology changes. There are so many different ways to use tools to make a forecast and so many ways to tell the weather story. You do your own analyzing. There’s so much more that we still don’t know. What we have learned is that it’s not absolutely going to happen a certain way.”

Greene maintains a checklist, keeping a record of every different aspect of every weather situation. That includes maps, numerical data, atmospheric levels, wind speeds, jet streams … it all plays into determining a forecast. And one model does not work for all seasons, she adds. For example, a certain model may work better in winter during more severe weather.

Earlier this year, Greene and the rest of the SkyTrak team started training for a new weather system.

“There’s a lot to learn; it allows us to tell a better weather story by helping us narrow things down a bit, including the timeline of when events are going to hit,” she says.

Although this year was memorable, with Central Indiana recording its snowiest winter season since the late 1800s, Greene can quickly recall other weather events that left unforgettable impressions: The Blizzard on Valentine’s Day 2007 and the Winter Storm in November 2013.

With the Valentine’s Day blizzard, Greene recalls, the city of Lafayette was hit by 17 inches of snow. At the time, Greene was commuting from her home in Indianapolis, where she lived with her husband,

“There are so many different ways to use tools to make a forecast and so many ways to tell the weather story. You do your own analyzing. There’s so much more that we still don’t know. What we have learned is that it’s not absolutely going to happen a certain way.”

Finding Her Way

After graduating from high school, Greene headed to Indiana University, where she pursued at least two of her interests by majoring in telecommunications and theater. She went on to work in the broadcast business, landing a job at the university’s radio station. After a year, she moved on to Columbus, Ind., to work for another radio station. However, things didn’t work out quite as she planned.

“It was hard to survive,” she recalls. “I wasn’t making any money …

I was just a kid out of school trying to make ends meet.”

A peer who knew of her predicament suggested that she try out radio sales, which would give her the opportunity to boost her income.

It turned out that prospect had its own set of challenges.

“It was very difficult,” says Greene, who moved to Indianapolis to take on her career change. “You’re selling air.” It wasn’t long before Greene decided that a sales career wasn’t a long-term solution.

A bit frustrated, Greene decided to contact Kevin Gregory, a meteorologist at WRTV 6. She asked him what it would take to pursue a career in meteorology. Gregory advised her to return to school to

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Unfortunately, there weren’t any opportunities to transfer her skills to a full-time position in Indianapolis, so she started doing part-time work as a public speaker and taking on part-time gigs delivering weather forecasts for radio stations.

“It was tough … mentally hard,” Greene recalls of giving up part of her aspiration. “I had been living my dream. I really enjoyed it, in spite of the challenges of the hours and forecasting. I was very sad, wondering ‘How am I going to do this?’”

Fortunately, the opportunity came in 2013 as a result of her working part-time at WTHR with meteorologist Nicole Misencik, who also is from Fort Wayne.

“She helped me get my foot in the door,” Greene says of her friend letting her know of an opening. “We became fast friends. I felt so grateful because it’s tough once you get out of the industry to get back in. I’m very blessed. I get to do my hobby, watch the weather and share my enthusiasm.”

More than Watching the Weather

Paul Hansan. With the storm in the forecast, Greene called a co-worker, with whom she commuted, with a quick directive: “Pack your bags.” They headed to Lafayette where they eventually were snowbound for two days. As anticipated, the storm fit all the qualifications of a blizzard: 3 hours of heavy snowfall, 3 hours of wind gusts of 35 mph or more and reduced visibility of less than a quarter of a mile.

Giving Up the Commuter Lifestyle

Of course, with those types of weather conditions, Greene and Paul didn’t have the opportunity to properly celebrate the holiday.

It was just one of the many indicators that Greene’s dream job would eventually put a strain on her marriage. While she was working in Lafayette, it wasn’t unusual for Greene to wake up at 1 a.m. to make the commute from their Castleton home. And during her stint in Fort Wayne, she lived with her parents and returned home several days a week.

“I was tired a lot. To be honest, it was difficult on our marriage,” recalls Greene, who recently celebrated her 10th anniversary with the man she met on a blind date. “It was tough. Here I was living my dream and he was home by himself. It was hard. When my contract was up, I decided I needed to focus on my marriage.”

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When Greene is not obsessing over the accuracy of her weather forecasts, she manages to find time to actively give back to the community through the service organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She currently is president of the Fishers Chapter, Eta Pi, which she initiated after finding out a chapter didn’t exist in the northeast area of Indianapolis. Greene also shares her passion for exercise by teaching Zumba and Zumba Kids at Lifetime Fitness. On other occasions, Greenemay be trying to develop her golfing skills along with Paul; the two are members of the Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville. For Greene, the Fishers community has been an ideal landing ground for her and her husband.

“It’s very comfortable,” Greene says of Fishers. “There are a lot of families around. If we ever decide to start a family, it’s a great place to raise a family.” In the meantime, the couple plays the role of parent to two cats, Harry and McKinley, who was adopted from the Madison Humane Society. The adult cat had been given up by owners who couldn’t pay for his medical bills.

And, in keeping with her passion for meteorology, Greene frequently passes on her excitement for the weather to students in the area. She stresses that a career in meteorology is in reach, as well as other career aspirations students may find challenging.

“I always encourage kids to take speech classes,” Greene says.

“Getting up in front of people can be intimidating, but the more you do it, the more comfortable you will be with it.” She is concerned that many students are spending too much time texting on their cell phones, without actively communicating in person.

“I encourage parents to have their kids speak up for themselves.

Speech definitely helped me out,” says Greene, who is grateful she didn’t give up on her career in meteorology. “Whatever they decide to do, whether it’s TV broadcasting or something else, I also would encourage them to keep up with science and math.

“It can be daunting, but don’t give up your dreams. You can always look for your passion and try to find out what motivates you and drives you.”

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ithin the walls of a studio off 117th Street and Olio Road, transformations are ongoing that have nothing to do with the bricks and mortar aspects of the building. At any given time, Roz Harris, a certified coach, is guiding women through different stages of transition.

Those transitions could involve the 57-year-old obese woman who had struggled with weight issues for more than 40 years.

It could be the 49-year-old woman, who at 5’8 and 142 pounds, was not overweight but just didn’t like the idea of her body becoming “squishy.” Or it could be an array of differently shaped women who are interested in something more than a quick fix, says Coach Roz, as her clients call her.

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“It’s a total transformation,” says Coach Roz, who points out that, in many cases, weight loss for many people is often temporary. “Actually, there are two types of changes. Something you can change back is really not a transformation, such as your hair or your clothes.

“However, there’s a second kind of change that’s permanent. Everyone has experienced that one type of change,” says Coach Roz, the owner of the Fishers location of Get in Shape for Women. “For example with puberty, you don’t get to change back to adolescence once you’ve reached adulthood. In the same way, a butterfly can’t change back into a caterpillar.”

That’s the type of mindset she want her clients to have in

mind when undergoing the four-part program that includes weight training, cardiovascular training, nutrition counseling and accountability. “I’m helping people to be different,” says Coach Roz, who also plans to release that message as producer of The Coach Roz Show podcast, which is launching this year, and in her second book, “101 Ways to Successfully Lose Weight & Keep it Off,” scheduled for a 2015 release. As a result of that philosophy, regaining weight should no longer be considered an option; the habits and practices that led to excess weight are no longer part of their lifestyles.

Getting to the other side

One client had never lifted weights but had tried a series of popular weight loss programs, including a clinical plan. The weight still didn’t come off or, if it did, it never stayed off. At 237 pounds and just under 4 feet 12, the client was classified as morbidly obese.

Roz slowly engaged her in twice-a-week exercise routine, knowing that simply walking on a treadmill can be challenging or nearly impossible for people who are morbidly obese. After building her stamina, the workouts became more frequent. After six months, she had lost 30 pounds and went from a size 26 to a size 16 dress.

The weight training regime is key, according to Coach Roz. “If you’re just dieting or just running, your physical transformation will not be as nearly significant. Because she trained with weights, she not only lost the body fat she gained muscle.

It slims you out.”

However, as with many other people getting into an exercise routine, the client hit a wall--six month into her program. It’s not uncommon. “Clients start fading, perhaps sneaking out on weigh-in day, missing appointments or leaving early,” Coach Roz says.

This is a stage in which accountability can make the difference between succeeding and failing at your goals. Whether it’s a professional coach, a workout partner or a friend, it’s important to be accountable to someone. “”We empower women through accountability. No one gets to fade,” Coach Roz says of the clients at Get in Shape for Women. “As a coach, I encourage them to come on in to talk through it. It can be a 15-minute conversation and we get them back to weight training again. Then they’re back in.”

Inspired by personal experience

Coach Roz is able to readily identify with her clients for good reason. She struggled with maintaining her weight loss for years, sometimes losing 30 to 50 pounds, only to gain it back. At one point, she weighed 240 pounds. With the stress of her job as an HR specialist for a corporation, she found it increasingly

difficult to stay consistent with her health goals.

She decided to pursue surgery as an option for weight loss.

However, she was troubled to read that some surgery patients regained the weight. Although she went forward with the surgery, losing 90 pounds, she continued seeking answers for maintaining a healthy weight.

As part of her research, she discovered that there are often many factors at the root of excessive weight. It can vary from socioeconomic and environmental factors to medication and individual factors. While the combination of factors will be unique for each person, transformations starts by thinking differently and making different decisions, says Coach Roz, who eventually decided to leave behind corporate America to become a business owner.

While it’s important to identify the reasons why you may not be able to maintain your weight loss, don’t dwell on it, Coach Roz says. “To get unstuck, you must start moving. Motion creates emotion. Good motion creates good emotion,” she adds.

“When you feel better, you get unstuck. Just start moving now then you will make better decisions.”

Make a plan Before starting a weight loss or conditioning program, it’s essential to invest time in understanding what you want to accomplish and how committed you are to seeing it through, Coach Roz says. Your to-do list should include the following: • • •

Set a goal Identify the ‘Why?’ Determine if you’re ready to be coachable and accountable

“You must have a goal and then ask yourself why you want this for yourself,” Coach Roz explains.

Then as you continue to exercise and maintain a healthy diet, you can go back to the “why” for inspiration. It’s also important to be honest with yourself. If you’re not ready to be accountable, you may not be ready show the commitment needed for a long-term transformation.

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Star Students

Royal Blue Swag Hamilton Southeastern scores big with a history-making basketball season.

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That was the battle cry led by senior guard Mason Hankins before each of Hamilton Southeastern’s basketball games. This wasn’t just a saying for the Royals team. It was a symbol and a way of life on and off the court that helped fuel them to an unforgettable history-making season.

Yes, there was something special about these Royals, but it wasn’t just what happened on the court even though their accomplishments were gaudy enough. The team earned a school record 23 wins against only 4 losses and scored a critical early season win over highly regarded North Central High School in that school’s gym for the first time in school history. The Royals went on to knock off eventual state champion and then #5 nationally ranked Indianapolis Tech in February and beating then #1 state ranked rival Carmel in the sectional title game to secure the school’s 3rd Sectional championship in its history.

The victory over Carmel was huge after back-to-back years of disappointment in the sectionals. Carmel had beaten the Royals by one point, 55-54, in the regular season with leading scorer and

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senior Eric Davidson having a shot to win at the buzzer. But the team was ready this time in the 50-42 sectional title victory to stop Carmel’s state championship streak at two. Davidson was not to be denied in the championship game and led all scorers with 27 points.

But make no mistake. It was a team effort, especially defensively with HSE holding Carmel to one of that team’s lowest scoring outputs of the season with 42 points.

“It felt so good to get the sectional championship for our school,” says senior and emotional leader Grant Leach, an Air Force prep basketball commit. “A lot of people doubted us all year and it made us stick together and fight harder for each other.”

What truly gave this team its edge and its swag was its togetherness and bond on and off the court that will last well after basketball ends. “This team was special because we had the best chemistry a team has ever had. We played for each other and no one cared about individual statistics. We only cared about winning,” says Davidson, who averaged 18.8 points for the season.

This team was driven by its seniors, including Lehigh commit and second leading scorer Tyler Jenkins, Brendan Burns, Max Hankins and Jack Kramer. Jenkins, Leach, Hankins (DePauw Uni-

versity-bound) and Davidson (University of Indianapolis-bound) give this Royals team four players who will play basketball in college, the most ever for a senior class.

“I will miss the leadership, work ethic and skills that our seniors brought to this team. We didn’t have the most talented team in the state but we worked hardest and we got the job done while still having fun,” says junior Chris Ford.

HSE has gotten used to high rankings and winning in basketball the last few years with back-to-back Mr. Basketballs Gary Harris (2012) and Zak Irvin (2013) leading the attack, but what also made this team special and record setting was its depth. The team had significant contributions from the 7 seniors and a variety of play-

ers, including juniors Chris Ford, Tiger Guillory, Tyler Janney and Tyler Scholl who lead the team in offensive charges taken with 15.

All took turns having an impact on games. Freshman phenom Zach Gunn, who played like the best freshman in the state, also was instrumental this season. Jenkins (11.7) and Gunn (11.2) were the only other players scoring in double digits, making it a true team effort.

Coach Brian Satterfield, in his 13th year, had the pleasure of coaching both Harris and Irvin but even he knew early on this team was special. “This team is the deepest team I have ever coached” he says. “I felt confident having any of the guys on the floor and there was always someone on this team that stepped up for us. This team also had the strongest desire to get better; everyone always was in the gym early before school to get extra shots up, getting coaches to let them in the gym. It also has paid off for them … being able to play in college.”

Satterfield also knows he has big shoes to fill for next year. “We are going to miss the senior leadership from this team, but I hope the guys left over are ready to step up,” Satterfield says.

Partly due to an injury to Jenkins and an illness to Leach, Hamilton Southeastern came up short in the regional finals to Homestead 59-57, the furthest any team has ever gotten in the tournament.

They still had a season to remember and have a lifetime of memories to reflect on in the future. “This team was special because we were a family off the court. I spent the majority of my time away from the game with these guys because I love my teammates. They are like brothers to me,” Jenkins says.

This team has been one of the best high school teams Fishers has produced and did the city proud. And have many records and victories to prove it.

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Lifestyle Calendar

May Through May 10 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: Les Miserables Carmel

Take in the gripping Tony and Oscar winning production as performed by the Civic Theatre, during its Centennial season. The musical Les Miserables traces the story of Jean Valjean in 19th century France. Performances are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., the last Saturday at 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $36.50 for youth (up to age 18) and $46.50 for adults.

Log on Civictheatre.org for tickets and more information.

Through Sept. 25 Carmel Pedals Thursday Night Ride Carmel Cyclery Bicycle Shop, Carmel

Cruise around the city of Carmel on your bike, exploring new neighborhoods at night while getting in plenty of exercise. The bicycle ride, which is generally 10 mph for 10 miles, takes off from the Carmel Cyclery Bicycle Shop, 230 W. Carmel Drive.

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May 1-7 Devour Noblesville Historic Noblesville Square, Noblesville

Whether you’re into Italian, Asian or American, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste buds during Devour Noblesville. For a week, restaurants located throughout the 30 Fishers Lifestyle | May 2014

area will serve up tempting menus as part of the annual event. For more information, log on Visithamiltoncounty.com.

May 2-May 30 Movies in the Park at The Nickel Plate District Fishers

Grab a blanket or your lawn chairs. It’s up to you. But definitely grab the kids for an evening of family fun at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater lawn. Every Friday in May, you can take in some of your favorite films, including The Little Mermaid, Planes and Despicable Me 2, while enjoying the outdoors. Showings start at dusk. Some concessions are available, including popcorn, cotton candy and drinks. Free. For more information, log on Fishers.in.us.

May 3 Indy 500: OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Downtown Indianapolis

If you’re not among the 35,000 participants of the nation’s largest mini-marathon, then you may want to be among the thousands of observers of the event. The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon gets underway at 7:45 a.m., near the intersection of Washington and West streets. Log on 500festival.com for more details.

May 3-Sept. 27 Fishers Farmers Market Nickel Plate District, Downtown Fishers

Select from among fresh vegetables, fresh meats, pastries, canned goods, eggs and other tasty goods on Saturdays, during the Fishers Farmers Market. Local farmers will set up their stands in front of the Fishers amphitheater on the north side of Fishers Town Hall. Log on Visithamiltoncounty.com.

May 10

clowns and musicians during 500 Festival Community Day. This year’s event will include the old standbys, including a chance to ride around the famous oval in your own car. The event is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate, which includes admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. Free for children 6 and under. Log on 500festival.com for more information.

May 24 IPL 500 Festival Parade

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Colorful floats, high-stepping bands, costumed characters and celebrities will make the IPL 500 Festival Parade a festive event you won’t want to miss. Bring the family for an unforgettable experience from noon to 1:30 p.m. Log on 500festival.com for more information.

Park, Fishers

Are you into exploring all aspects of nature? Conner Prairie is inviting you to stroll through the park, whether you want to paint or shoot photographs of nature, do a bit of bird watching or to simply clear your head with a bit of meditation. Conner Prairie at Dawn is open to the public. For more details, go to Connerprairie.org.

May 10 Mother’s Day Tea R.L. Wilson House, Noblesville

Don your favorite summer hat and dress, and then take your mother out for an afternoon of tea at the R.L. Wilson House as it presents its Fourth Annual Mother’s Day Tea. You will be served tea and pastries as part of an elegant affair at the R.L. Wilson House, 273 South 8th Street. Log on Rlwilsonhouse.net for more information.

May 25 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The spectacular Indianapolis 500 Race gets underway at noon, with the big names in racing competing for the opportunity to drink a jug of milk at the finish line as a celebration of victory.

Also, be there to witness Jim Nabors end his decades-old tradition of singing “Back Home Again Indiana” to start the race.

Log on Indianapolismotorspeedway.com for tickets and more information.

May 17 Rascal Flatts Rewind Tour 2014 Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville

The award-winning country trio Rascal Flatts brings its Rewind Tour to the Klipsch Music Center for a night of high-energy entertainment. Known for memorable hits like “These Days” and “What Hurts the Most,” Jay DeMarcus, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox also will be performing music from their latest recording “Changed.”

The concert, which also includes performances by Sheryl Crow and Gloriana, starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $85. For more details, log on Livenation.com.

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Parting Thoughts

A Mother’s Day Gift that Lasts for Generations words Sherri Coner

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ith Mother’s Day being celebrated this month, a lot of you are probably thinking about how to celebrate the special women in your life. How about creating something long-lasting that will describe the many ways they made an impact on you and others around them?

One of the projects I’ve been working on lately is called “Life Slices,” which includes a book and a workbook. This project is all about teaching people how to write about their own lives and those of their family members.

Over the years, I’ve noticed that people tend to only fill photo albums with images and a few short captions. Or they may include their family tree or other basic information in a scrapbook. Hopefully, my book will inspire them how to include the more colorful stories of their family.

One of my family stories that immediately come to mind is a story about my grandpa and his twin brother. The pair, back when they were rowdy little boys, rode their horses straight through the front door of a church one Sunday morning--and then straight out the back.

Also, after my grandma died, I realized that none of us had recorded how she liked to do her planting by the moon. And, in my family, there is nothing recorded--not yet--about my mom’s amazing artistic abilities. She spent many years making beautiful dolls 34 Fishers Lifestyle | May 2014

and captivating paintings. Although, of course, I’m aware of these special talents I will want my grandbabies and great-grandbabies to know about her creativity.

There’s something about these colorful stories, talents and events that paint a better picture of what your family is all about-much more than a list of the number of aunts, uncles, cousins you have, along with their names.

If you’re like many people, you probably have a tendency to wait on writing your story or the stories of the people in your life. That could be a mistake. It’s human nature to forget some of the sweetest little details along the way. In my opinion, this is a project you should begin in your 30s and 40s, and then add to it as life unfolds.

Yes, computers seem to be taking over, but the heart of a family stays the same. It means so much to me to open my grandma’s cookbooks to peek at the handwritten recipes inside. Nothing could mean more to me than seeing her writing and preparing some of her favorite dishes.

Imagine, years from now, one of your grandchildren or great-grandchildren opening a book you created to read a colorful story about one of your relatives. When they open my book, I can imagine them saying, “See? I got my love for art from my great grandmother!” That’s magical stuff. I want my book to be a beautiful, fun and thought-provoking heirloom to share with future generations. That’s a gift that gives forever.