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TOUCHING HOME: FORMER MLB PLAYER JOEY VANDEVER TALKS PASSION FOR SPORTS & LIFE IN HENDRICKS COUNTY Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joey Vandever came from a close family with two older brothers who were both athletic. All three boys loved passing the time playing football and baseball.

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Old Navy Debuts Open Design Concept In New Avon Store Writer / Jamie Hergott

In January, Avon welcomed Old Navy into its Avon Commons strip off U.S. 36, making many shoppers very happy. The Grand Opening was on January 12, and General Manager Dawn Henry says they have had a lot of positive feedback and the community is excited they are here. Shoppers have been coming from all over Hendricks County. “This is a great location,” Henry says. “We have already seen a lot more traffic than we originally expected, especially with the weather being back and forth.” This location is unique because it has a brand-new layout compared

to the other stories in the district. In fact, it’s the first layout of its kind for Old Navy. The open design, called a P3, is an open concept store with large openings in the walls, which is a big change from the segmented design most are used to seeing at the Plainfield store. “It looks a lot more like a boutique than a regular Old Navy,” Henry says. “We have all new fixtures, new mannequins and a lot of different visuals like pegboards and little cubbies.” The flow of the store moves shoppers from one “shop” to another

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with sections for each member of the family. Localized pricing is also a perk. Henry says many of the marked down units are cheaper than they are at the Traders Point location because the company considers what sells in certain areas and what doesn’t. The store also features price checkers and in-store ordering. If there’s something a shopper can’t find, Old Navy staff can locate the item online and have it shipped for free. Online shopping also is even easier because

online orders can be shipped straight from the store. Shoppers can also shop online from the comfort of home and pick up their order at the new Avon location. Old Navy sells clothes for men, women, kids and babies, as well as active wear, maternity and women’s plus sizes. Spring wear and swimwear are already displayed for those thinking ahead to spring vacations or warmer weather. Henry, who came from working at the Plainfield location, is loving the Avon store for a few reasons, one being she gets to work with all new associates. “They are all excited to be at the new store,” Hendry says. “They’re all very passionate and they own it, and it’s fun to see that.” In fact, this location is hiring daytime, evening and weekend associates. For those interested, visit Old Navy’s website at oldnavy.gap.com. Henry also loves how involved Old Navy is in the community, and the Avon location will be no exception. As the District Community Leader, she has plans for the store to hold community events as well as for her staff to participate by volunteering with local organizations. Patrons can expect several local events this year at the Avon location, including a community-wide safety event which will feature local fire trucks, ambulances, police officers, police dogs and local organizations. There will also be a back-to-school event in the fall.

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The store and associates also participate as a staff in community events, such as walking in the Pride Parade downtown each year with associates from Gap, Athleta and Banana Republic. Every summer, Old Navy partners with the Boys and Girls Club to run an “On the Job” event where they work with kids in the store for four to five hours, training them, doing fashion shows and having fun. During the holidays, the store will adopt a local family. Old Navy is also highly involved with the Ross Foundation on the East side of Indianapolis, supporting them through donations and backpack drives. Photos are displayed from some of their events on a community board in the back of the store near the water fountain. “We are big on volunteering,” Hendry says. “Every time we volunteer 25 hours toward an organization, they get a $250 donation from us.” Kelli Beckman is a Senior Merchandise Manager and has been with Old Navy for 14 years. She is also thrilled to be a part of the Avon location. “Come see us,” Beckman says. She has worked at five other Old Navy stores, and she’s excited to be part of the Avon community. “The visuals here just make the concept within the clothing come to life,” she says. “It’s a clear, concise circle so you can hit the whole family, which is really nice.” Beckman and Henry have high hopes for the Avon location and are excited to meet new customers. “We are getting so much excitement from our customers,” Beckman adds. “It just drives us to be the best that we can be.”

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ary Kingery had always wanted to run his own business. With a background in chemical engineering and an MBA in finance, it might be surprising he ended up owning Sky Zone Plainfield and Sky Zone South Indy, but for Kingery, the “jump” was easy. “This is a place of fun,” Kingery says, gesturing to the 21,000 square foot warehouse behind him, which houses 113 trampolines built for multiple activities. “People don’t come in here to be upset or to do work. They come in here looking for fun so I get to see a lot of smiles and a lot of happy faces.” The process is simple. People can purchase chunks of time for jumping (60, 90 or 120 minutes), purchase special jump socks (that they can keep and bring back the next time), and then simply play at any one of the several features offered: the Warped Wall, Freestyle Jump, Sky Slam, Dodgeball, Foam Zone or the Sky Ladder. Kingery’s path to Sky Zone franchise ownership seems a little serendipitous. In his career in corporate finance, Kingery had a co-worker who was building the Sky Zone Fishers location, which was the first one in Indianapolis. Kingery was able to see the growing pains of starting up a company firsthand as he watched his co-worker walk through the startup process. Once Kingery moved on from his corporate job, he did what any self-professing entrepreneur would do. He asked himself the question, “What business can I start?” He called his old coworker and began to talk more realistically about what it would look like to own a franchise of Sky Zone. “I really got to see the growing pains of starting it, operating it and maintaining it,” Kingery says. “She shared more with me about the process of building and how it needs to be run.” Kingery decided to visit Sky Zone headquarters in Los Angeles for a learning day to see if he was a good fit for the Sky Zone brand. Once Kingery was qualified, he began to scout out locations. But nothing seemed to be what he was looking for. That’s when his connection with his old co-worker provided another opportunity, and he decided to buy the Plainfield location. He’s been the owner and operator of Sky Zone Plainfield since 2014 and Sky Zone Indy South since 2016. Kingery takes a lot of pride in the culture of fun and exercise at Sky Zone. It’s not just a place to go jump. He loves providing a fun experience to customers and team members alike. Coming from the corporate world, this is a big switch. Kingery also finds fulfillment in leading his team members in a light-hearted environment. Many Sky Zone employees are young, and this is their first job. “I get a lot of joy working with them, teaching them what’s

expected out in the workforce and doing it in a fun atmosphere,” Kingery says. The demand and pace at a place like Sky Zone is a little different than at a fast food restaurant or waiting tables, but that’s what makes it unique, Kingery adds. Young employees can learn about working in the real world in an environment that’s fun and generally a positive experience. “Also, people don’t realize how much they’re exercising when they do this,” Kingery says, mentioning that most adults will feel it 10 minutes into jumping, not to mention how sore they are two days later. “Everyone’s always looking for new ways to exercise,” he adds. “This is one way, and it’s sure to get your endorphins going.” Fun is a small word to encapsulate all that Sky Zone offers. According to Kingery, the top three features of Sky Zone are the Warped Wall, a 10-foot and 12-foot steeply ramped wall inspired by America Ninja Warrior, Dodgeball, the age-old game played on, you guessed it, trampolines and the Freestyle Jump Area, a wideopen court of 34 trampolines, some of them even along the walls. Another popular feature is Sky Slam, an area where trampolines

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In the spring, Sky Zone typically works with the Sheltering Wings Youth Council made up of high schoolers from each of the Hendricks County schools to help build awareness for teen dating violence. In the past, Sky Zone has opened up the park and allowed them to publicize a spirit night where all proceeds go to Sheltering Wings. Currently, their spring plans to support Sheltering Wings are still being put together. What many might see as just a place for kids really has a lot more heart and soul. Kingery upholds and takes pride in his business that offers health, community, friendship, fun, safety, generosity and happiness.

“The great thing about Sky Zone is that it’s a place anyone can go and have a great time,” Shane adds. “Young or old, it doesn’t matter.” If bringing joy and fun to the world isn’t enough, Kingery uses his business in order to support local groups and non-profits, too. Spirit nights are always a fundraising option for school systems or youth groups. Three dollars from each ticket sold goes back to the fundraising group. In October, Sky Zone Plainfield donated $1 from every sock,

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Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joey Vandever came from a close family with two older brothers who were both athletic. All three boys loved passing the time playing football and baseball. As a kid, Vandever gravitated more towards football as he was attracted to the physical nature of the sport. Though he had scholarship opportunities to play football at a number of universities, when he graduated high school, he stood just 5´10´´and weighed 150 pounds. “I remember my dad looked at me and said bluntly, ‘Dude, I don’t know that you’re cut out for football,’” recalls Vandever with a chuckle. He visited Ohio, Michigan, Michigan State and Northwestern, contemplating his options

before ultimately choosing to attend junior college for two years, then later transferring to the University of Evansville for two more years. During his freshman year of college, Vandever began focusing on baseball. Ironically, that same year he grew four inches and put on 40 pounds. Though the growth spurt and weight gain made him better equipped, physically, to play football, he stuck with baseball, and it paid off. During his senior year, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. “It was pretty fulfilling not only as a player but also for my family because I was the first to graduate college and go on to play professional ball,” Vandever says. What many people don’t understand, however, is the arduous drafting process in Major League Baseball. MARCH 2019

“When you get drafted by the NFL, you’ve made it,” Vandever says. “There is no minor league system. With baseball, though, it’s a grind all the way up until you make it into the Majors.” He’s not exaggerating. Minor league athletes play 160-plus games each year, and the travel is exhausting. “We would be at the ballpark from 9 a.m. until midnight, then jump on a bus, take a 10-hour road trip to our next destination, and do it all over again,” Vandever says. “If you don’t have a strong work ethic, if you don’t have a drive or passion or love for the game, you’ll get swallowed up pretty quickly.” People say to Vandever all the time, “Wow! You played pro baseball! That had to be a blast!” In many ways, it was,

however they don’t recognize how the grueling schedule can take a toll on one’s health. During his rookie year, for instance, Vandever dropped a whopping 45 pounds due to the intense heat, crazy hours, exhausting workouts, demanding drills and sheer number of games. “It’s hard on the system,” Vandever says. “It’s easy to get homesick, too, living out of a suitcase.” As is the case with many pro athletes, injuries plagued him, too. He tore his labrum, and — even more painful — his glut. “The issue with injuries is that you have to play through them because if you sit out, another guy may come along and shine. Then you may be out for good,” Vandever says. Nevertheless, he insists that his pro baseball

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